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New gameplay footage from Batman: Arkham Asylum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Asylum) and it looks awesome.

Link (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/27/gdc09-actual-batman-arkham-asylum-gameplay-footage-no-joke/)

I can't wait for this to come out so I can kick some ass as the Caped Crusader.

And they say Canada has nothing in common with us, lol (jk)

It does look pretty awesome Ill probably give 'er a shot...

Im also curious to see how their MMO turns out...

And they say Canada has nothing in common with us, lol (jk)

It does look pretty awesome Ill probably give 'er a shot...

Im also curious to see how their MMO turns out...Which MMO is that?

Which MMO is that?

This (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Universe_Online).

And they say Canada has nothing in common with us, lol (jk)

It does look pretty awesome Ill probably give 'er a shot...

Im also curious to see how their MMO turns out...

Batman transcends nationalities.

Im also curious to see how their MMO turns out...

This (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Universe_Online).

That depends on how well it does. If it does well, it'll be fine. However, if it doesn't, then SOE will let it slowly bleed until there's nothing left but the shell of the game that it once was.

That depends on how well it does. If it does well, it'll be fine. However, if it doesn't, then SOE will let it slowly bleed until there's nothing left but the shell of the game that it once was.

Continues Mourning Star Wars Galaxies :(

Continues Mourning Star Wars Galaxies :(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Old_Republic

This certainly has the potential to be one of the few good comic-to-game adaptations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Old_Republic

It could turn out okay, They are going to need ALOT of NPCs though in order to keep up the impression of Jedi/Sith being a Minority in the galaxy...

That was Galaxies biggest problem, IMO especially after just anyone could just up and become a Jedi...

This (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Universe_Online).

they are going to have to work hard to draw people away from City of Heroes/Villians.

No Two-Face or R'as in the villain's list? For shame.

Granted, R'as might not work well if the whole setting is Arkam, but Two-Face would.

No Two-Face or R'as in the villain's list? For shame.

I think it may be set in the Dark Knight universe, or at least it seems to me thats what they are alluding too...

So, he may be Dead...

I think it may be set in the Dark Knight universe, or at least it seems to me thats what they are alluding too...

So, he may be Dead...

I suppose they might be trying to capitalize on the movie by setting it in the same universe. But then, some of these other villains have made no appearance in either Batman Begins or The Dark Knight (nor has Oracle), and might even be a bit too campy for that more serious setting.

If its in a setting where Two-Face is alive, he should be in it. However, if I know greedy corporate executives, its possible they're holding some villains back for a sequel or expansion, so they can milk fans for more cash. Or, depending on their plot, they might have a legitimate reason why Two-Face can't be in it I suppose.

Saw the footage and was not all that impressed. It looks ok, graphics-wise, but it was a lot of jumping back and forth like an acrobat with very little fighting, and goons too stupid to look up. Granted, its way to little to make a final opinion based off of, and from the opening logos it looks like it was made by a company that did Battlestations Midway, which is one of my favorite games. So I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.

Other questions regarding this game: will Batman be able to kill? Normally it wouldn't be an issue, but most interpretations of Batman have been quite explicite that he kills rarely if ever, to the point where people will ask why he doesn't just put a bullet through the Joker's head.

Edit: Apparently their was some footage I missed, and it got better as it went. Plus, games should be more fun played than watched. And was that the Joker's voice at the very end?

It does look fun. Joker and Riddler will be the main draws but Bane might be a close second.

I think it may be set in the Dark Knight universe, or at least it seems to me thats what they are alluding too...

So, he may be Dead...

I suppose they might be trying to capitalize on the movie by setting it in the same universe. But then, some of these other villains have made no appearance in either Batman Begins or The Dark Knight (nor has Oracle), and might even be a bit too campy for that more serious setting.

If its in a setting where Two-Face is alive, he should be in it. However, if I know greedy corporate executives, its possible they're holding some villains back for a sequel or expansion, so they can milk fans for more cash. Or, depending on their plot, they might have a legitimate reason why Two-Face can't be in it I suppose.


From Wiki
The story is being written by Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Detective Comics) while Wildstorm is crafting the appearances of the characters. Game Informer teases that Arkham Asylum will be the ultimate Batman experience and the voice cast will reflect that with Mark Hamill as The Joker, Kevin Conroy as Batman and Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn in the game.

The game will be based on the 70-year Batman series as a whole rather than being tied to any particular adaptation, and it is said to run on Epic Games Unreal Engine 3.

it's not tied to the movies but it does use the voice actors from the old cartoon.

Saw the footage and was not all that impressed. It looks ok, graphics-wise, but it was a lot of jumping back and forth like an acrobat with very little fighting, and goons too stupid to look up. Granted, its way to little to make a final opinion based off of, and from the opening logos it looks like it was made by a company that did Battlestations Midway, which is one of my favorite games. So I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.

Other questions regarding this game: will Batman be able to kill? Normally it wouldn't be an issue, but most interpretations of Batman have been quite explicite that he kills rarely if ever, to the point where people will ask why he doesn't just put a bullet through the Joker's head.

Edit: Apparently their was some footage I missed, and it got better as it went. Plus, games should be more fun played than watched. And was that the Joker's voice at the very end?

Didn't he kill that guy at the start of the demo when he blew up the wall? I thought he did.

It looked to me like he snapped a random goon's neck, which would I think be horribly out of character for most versions of Batman.

I don't know, giving him a kill option wouldn't be bad, as long as their were reprecussions for using it. You could actually get a good story out of it. If Batman kills too much, his allies will turn against him and hunt him as well. Kind of like the choice between Light Side and Dark Side in KotOR maybe.

Regardless, though, I don't see any mention of Robin. Maybe due to the success of the Robin-less films, we'll get to enjoy a decline in the character's popularity.

Really, their's nothing I can see about Robin that doesn't make Batman incredibly campy, incredibly dickish, or both.

It looked to me like he snapped a random goon's neck, which would I think be horribly out of character for most versions of Batman.

I don't know, giving him a kill option wouldn't be bad, as long as their were reprecussions for using it. You could actually get a good story out of it. If Batman kills too much, his allies will turn against him and hunt him as well. Kind of like the choice between Light Side and Dark Side in KotOR maybe.

Regardless, though, I don't see any mention of Robin. Maybe due to the success of the Robin-less films, we'll get to enjoy a decline in the character's popularity.

Really, their's nothing I can see about Robin that doesn't make Batman incredibly campy, incredibly dickish, or both.

Don't forget incredibly pervy as well.

It looked to me like he snapped a random goon's neck, which would I think be horribly out of character for most versions of Batman.


It looked to me more like he was strangling him, a la MGS. I don't recall hearing a snap, and it did seem to skip/flash at that point.

Don't forget incredibly pervy as well.

I doubt the intent was to portray a gay relationship with a minor, but its hard not to make the comparisons. The Joker's even alluded to it in-universe.

Really, I can't think of any good reason to keep the kid around. Batman is a dick for putting a kid in danger (how many Robins have been tortured and/or killed?), and comes off as a possible pedophile to boot. If the new movies and his notable absence have delt a blow to the character's popularity, good riddance.

I doubt the intent was to portray a gay relationship with a minor, but its hard not to make the comparisons. The Joker's even alluded to it in-universe.

Really, I can't think of any good reason to keep the kid around. Batman is a dick for putting a kid in danger (how many Robins have been tortured and/or killed?), and comes off as a possible pedophile to boot. If the new movies and his notable absence have delt a blow to the character's popularity, good riddance.

I like Batman Begins and Dark Knight, and honestly I think the director should be hanged if he introduces Robin, at all.

Of course, Batman's questionable relationship with Robin doesn't top this.

http://superdickery.com/images/stories/seduction/supespank1.jpg

I like Batman Begins and Dark Knight, and honestly I think the director should be hanged if he introduces Robin, at all.

Agreed.

No worries, though, Nolan has explicitly stated that he has no intention of introducing Robin.

Agreed.

No worries, though, Nolan has explicitly stated that he has no intention of introducing Robin.

What did he say about Bat Girl, or Bat Dog, or any other Bat related thing that would ruin the whole thing?

What did he say about Bat Girl, or Bat Dog, or any other Bat related thing that would ruin the whole thing?

You have nothing to worry about. If he has no plan to introduce Robin, he sure as hell won't be introducing those people/things, either.

You have nothing to worry about. If he has no plan to introduce Robin, he sure as hell won't be introducing those people/things, either.

Awesomeness.

Awesomeness.

Agreed. Unlike some other directors (I'm looking at you, Joel Schumacher), Nolan actually takes his audience seriously, and actually makes movies, not two-hour toy commercials.