Spider Man 3 is an action-adventure video game for the Xbox 360. It was developed by Insomniac Games and published by Microsoft. It is the third game in the Spider Man series, and the first game in the new trilogy. The game is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and takes place after the events of Spider Man 2. It features new characters and villains, as well as a new level of detail and attention to detail in the game's graphics. Spider Man 3 is a side-scrolling game with a 3D environment. The player controls Spider Man through his web-shooters and his powers, including the ability to fly, shoot webs, and swim. Spider Man 3 was announced at E3 2005, and was released in November of that year. The game was well-received by critics, who praised its graphics and new gameplay mechanics. It sold over two million copies worldwide.