Shaba Studios, the developer responsible for Spider-man: Web of Shadows, was shut down today by owner Activision according to several reports.

Though the doors of the San Francisco-based studio were closed, Kotaku put the number of terminated employees at just 30 out of the 61-strong team.

Founded in 1997, Shaba was largely responsible for ports of Tony Hawk games before shipping Web of Shadows in 2008.

Activision also recently cut 30 employees from its wholly-owned 7 Studios, a move it chalked up to "realignment" of its music genre workforce.

Providing a break from today's continuous BlizzCon 08 coverage, publisher Activision has provided a new trailer for Shaba Games's Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, which arrives on October 21 for PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP.

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A slew of Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (PC, PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP and Nintendo DS) has been released, including screenshots featuring the characters Moon Knight, Electro, Rhino and Black Widow. There are also Moon Knight and Electro gameplay videos.

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Activision has released new media for Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, focusing on the Black Cat character.Voice work for Black Cat will be handled by Tricia Helfer, known for her role as Number Six in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica series.

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Spider-Man: Web of Shadows will be released for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and PSP October 21st.

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From publisher Activision comes the latest trailer of Spider-Man: Web of Shadows. Originally debuted at Comic-Con, the trailer details the game's backstory and offering a brief glimpse at fan-favorite Wolverine's appearance in the game.

Web of Shadows is expected to release this fall on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, PC, Nintendo DS, and PSP, with the various versions handled by Shaba Games, Treyarch, Amaze and Aspire.

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Publisher Activision has released new footage from Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, showing off the title's retooled combat system.

Developed by Treyarch, Shaba Games, Amaze and Aspire, Web of Shadows is planned for release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, PC, Nintendo DS, and PSP. No release date has yet been announced. Registered users can use the HD Stream.

On the heels of yesterday's announcement, publisher Activision has released a single screenshot, a piece of concept art and a debut trailer for Treyarch and Shaba Games' Spider-Man: Web of Shadows.

Web of Shadows will see Spider-Man's return to a free-roaming, open-ended New York that combines web slinging with customizable powers, with an emphasis on vertical combat as well as traditional ground-based assaults on foes.

The game is planned for release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, PC, Nintendo DS, and PSP. Neither Activision nor Treyarch have made any announcement as to the Web of Shadow's expected release window.

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Activision announced that the legendary comic hero Spider-Man is set to return in Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (PC, PS2, PS3, X360, Wii, NDS, PSP), developed by Shaba Games and Treyarch.

According to IGN, Web of Shadows will see Spider-Man's return to a free-roaming, open-ended New York that combines web slinging with customizable powers, with an emphasis on vertical combat as well as traditional ground-based assaults on foes.

Moreover, publisher Activision says that the new title will allow gamers choose how they want to play—take up the mantle of the hero, complete missions and protect the innocent, or ignore them and be an anti-hero. Scores of Marvel heroes and villains will appear in the title, offering players the choice of switching sides whenever they want.

Screenshots and a teaser trailer will be available tomorrow morning.