{
  "id": 2029561,
  "title": "Director of Marvel’s Wolverine Responds After Extended Gameplay Footage Sparks Backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/director-of-marvels-wolverine-responds-after-extended-gameplay",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-19T21:55:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/director-of-marvels-wolverine-responds-after-extended-gameplay-footage-sparks-backlash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marvel's Wolverine director Mike Daly addressed the recent backlash surrounding the game's extended gameplay footage. Fans had a closer look at Insomniac's upcoming PS5 exclusive earlier this week, which showcased story beats, character interactions, traversal, combat, and even a boss fight against a Sentinel. The intense scrutiny led to numerous viral posts mocking the footage, with many comparing certain elements unfavorably to past games. Director Daly expressed understanding and acceptance of the criticism, stating that Insomniac is \"pretty used to\" such responses and even calling it a \"good problem to have.\" He emphasized that the game's primary goal is to deliver the best possible experience for the character, acknowledging that critics will always find something to complain about. Despite the negative reception, IGN's hands-on experience with the game left a mostly positive impression, with praise for Wolverine's combat. Wolverine's highly anticipated release on September 15, 2026, is exclusively for PlayStation 5.",
  "summary": "The director of Marvel’s Wolverine, Mike Daly, opened up about the recent backlash toward the game after its extended gameplay showcase drew criticism online.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}