The Amazing Spider-Man returns to New York City

Activision and Marvel Entertainment, have today officially announced 'The Amazing Spider-Man' video game for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, 3DS and the DS.

Planned to launch summer 2012 and tied to the upcoming feature film of the same name. The Amazing Spider-Man video game is created as an epilogue story occurring entirely after the events of the movie, the game features the return of free-roaming web-slinging and evolutionary improvements to navigation and combat.

The Amazing Spider-Man features an original narrative crafted by Hollywood writer Seamus Kevin Fahey ( episodes of Spartacus: Gods of the Arena and the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica) that continues young Peter Parker’s adventures following the events of the new film. Using the game’s new Web Rush mechanic allows players to pull off a vast array of moves never before possible. With a story that takes players through many areas all over (and under) Manhattan.

Fans can check out the World premiere exclusive trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man video game during Spike TV’s Video Game Awards, airing live on Saturday, December 10th at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.