Batman: Arkham City Coming 2011

[darth los]

Finally some news on this game. The 1st was suprisingly kick ass. Imo, you could have put a generic character in batman's role and that game still would have been awesome. Yes, it had it's flaws but I have high hopes for this one.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1110583p1.html

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[bassman]

Carlos...you just made my morning, brother.:D

We knew the sequel was coming, but it's nice to finally get a title and a few details. And YES....Batman:Arkham Asylum is one of my all time favorite games. I love it that much. Then again, I'm also a huge batman fan so that makes me a bit biased. Regardless of my love for the franchise, it was a very fun game on it's own merits.


Actor Mark Hamill confirmed it us in an interview last May he'll be reprising his role as the voice of Joker for the game for the last time ever. "This will be my last, there's no question about that," he said. "But it's the last hurrah."

Bullshit. Hamill's been doing the Joker for almost 20 years and he's always saying how it's his favorite role. I would bet he'll be doing this character until he physically can't anymore...

And the original teaser in case anyone missed it:

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[darth los]

Check this out Bass. It's a really cool easter egg if you still have the game and wanna check it out...


http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1111471p1.html

New Batman: Arkham City Details

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/111/1111529p1.html

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[CooperWasRight]

More details from the new gameinformer:

- Sharp took credit for getting the Joker situation under control
- Sharp used that incident to help win the election
- He then declares Blackgate and Arkham unfit
- Sharp buys off a portion of the slums of Gotham
- He walls off the area, calls it Arkham City
- Sharp contracts a mercenary group named Tyger into defending the walls
- Prisoners given one rule: “Don’t try to escape”
- Penalty is death
- Prisoners free to do anything besides that within
- People who look into Hugo Strange disappear
- A year has taken place
- Two-Face is admitted into Arkham City
- Two-Face realizes he needs to make a move to assert himself in the prison so that he won’t be eaten alive
- He captures Catwoman, thinking that a public execution would help out his situation
- Devs. want a highly detailed city
- Can use gadgets while fighting
- Example of this: Putting explosive gel on the back of an enemy
- A lot of the super villains have formed gangs, have control of different areas in the city
- Devs hoping to use more of the “forensics” angle from the first title, incorporate puzzles in them that will get more complex as you progress
- Most of the key gadgets unlocked late in the original are immediately available, but it seems it hasn’t been confirmed that all of them will
- Explosive gel, line launcher confirmed to be available by default
- Interrogations instead of Riddler maps now
- Press a button and Batman will taunt enemies
- Optional sidestories for some characters, including Zsasz
- New costume for Harley
- Broadcast analyzer: Mainly used so that Batman can listen to a message from the Joker
- There are several broadcasts Bats can listen to, including the GCPD dispatch and Gotham FM
- Orcacle is missing
- Because of this, Alfred is the one in Bruce’s ear
- Rocksteady not talking about multiplayer plans yet

Game Informer quote about Harley’s costume:

“Instead of a nurse outfit, Harley now wears red and black pants, and a matching midriff-baring top. Her face paint has been scaled back to a much more subtle degree, and she now has a Joker tatoo on one of her hips peeking out over her waistband.”

http://www.gamingeverything.com/2010/8/more_batman_arkham_city_details

[darth los]

Good stuff coop.

The game already kick ass. Al they need to do is brush up a a few things here and there.

I know it's a Batman game and he's supposed to be the world's greatest dectective an all but more forensics? I don't know about that, atleast for me anyway.

Imo, most gamer's nowdays find it annoying to get stuck at a certain juncture in a game and have to find some obscure clue to proceed. It could definitely slow the game down to a point were it's not even fun anymore.

Back in the day when i played the first couple of tomb raiders that kind of thing was common, to get stuck in a room and be there for an hour trying to figure out what to do next.

Gamers just don't have the patience for that nowdays.

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[bassman]

I absolutely loved the detective side of Arkham Asylum. It was a nice change of pace from the generic fights that occur every ten minutes. I loved the game, but the fights with thugs became just a wee bit repetitive.

And Harley better look good. I think she was the first video game character to give me wood.:lol:

[Danny]

Sounds like a lot of fun, but i cannot imagine batman being cool with killing unarmed prisoners in his city.

[bassman]

Sounds like a lot of fun, but i cannot imagine batman being cool with killing unarmed prisoners in his city.


Good point. I didn't consider that....

Then again, explosives were also used to collapse huge chunks of concrete debris onto the thugs in the first game. Did they survive?:shifty: Batman isn't supposed to kill....

[BillyRay]

Then again, explosives were also used to collapse huge chunks of concrete debris onto the thugs in the first game. Did they survive?:shifty: Batman isn't supposed to kill....


Basic Comic Book Logic, Bass. -- If you can't find a body, they ain't dead.

[Danny]

Good point. I didn't consider that....

Then again, explosives were also used to collapse huge chunks of concrete debris onto the thugs in the first game. Did they survive?:shifty: Batman isn't supposed to kill....

i guess masked killer ala rorschach sells more units than the worlds greatest detective...

[bassman]

Basic Comic Book Logic, Bass. -- If you can't find a body, they ain't dead.

So when they disappear, that means they're just kicking it somewhere else? I thought they were going to heaven....

[Danny]

So when they disappear, that means they're just kicking it somewhere else? I thought they were going to heaven....

A- team logic, batman rounds a corner and they stamp a foot and make a fist in a 50's style sign of displeased annoyance.

[BillyRay]

So when they disappear, that means they're just kicking it somewhere else? I thought they were going to heaven....

They're beamed immediatly back at their secret base, reovering and making new plans for world domination.

Or it was a clone.

[darth los]

Good point. I didn't consider that....

Then again, explosives were also used to collapse huge chunks of concrete debris onto the thugs in the first game. Did they survive?:shifty: Batman isn't supposed to kill....

Good point, I hadn't considered that.

There's s definite contradiction there.

Is Gar writing this stuff? :lol:

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[bassman]

Lots of screencaps (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/106516-batman-arkham-city-screenshots).

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/arkhamcityshot19.jpg

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/arkhamcityshot13.jpg

[clanglee]

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/arkhamcityshot12.jpg http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/arkhamcityshot15.jpg Ahhhhhh. . .Betty or Veronica. . . . I never could decide.:D

[CooperWasRight]

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/arkhamcityshot12.jpg http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/arkhamcityshot15.jpg Ahhhhhh. . .Betty or Veronica. . . . I never could decide.:D

Wow and I thought the sexed Harley up in the last game...

[darth los]

Awesome guys. I like the character models very much.

Is that the Hale Berry catwoman?

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[bassman]

Is that the Hale Berry catwoman?

Fuck. No.

And never mention that again.:p You can talk about Batman & Robin like it's Citizen Kane before you can mention Catwoman. That movie was a spit in the face to all DC fans...

[darth los]

Fuck. No.

And never mention that again.:p You can talk about Batman & Robin like it's Citizen Kane before you can mention Catwoman. That movie was a spit in the face to all DC fans...

Agreed the movie is a piece of shit but that woman looks like Hale to me.

Hey, bad movie or not the woman is still fine as hell. They could do worse.

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[CooperWasRight]

The catwoman is very much based on Jim Lee's stint on the book.

[bassman]

The catwoman is very much based on Jim Lee's stint on the book.

Yup. Only here they unzipped part of her suit to show off the cleavage for the little virgin gamers to get all excited about.:p

[darth los]

The catwoman is very much based on Jim Lee's stint on the book.

I'll never forget the work he did on the X-men in the early to mid 90's. It was magical. It was so far ahead of any of the artists that marvel had at the time with the exception of McFarlane and maybe one or two others.

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[darth los]

Update:

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/707812/Batman-Arkham-City-Detective-Mode-Features-New-Interrogation-Mechanic.html

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[darth los]

Update:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/113/1135646p1.html

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[bassman]

:lol:

"show ICP how magnets work"

And yes....I'm sick of waiting for this game. Need....NOW. Please?

[darth los]

:lol:

"show ICP how magnets work"

And yes....I'm sick of waiting for this game. Need....NOW. Please?

I guess this is going to have to tide you over. :thumbsup:

http://www.toplessrobot.com/ididntcropthis.jpg

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[bassman]

Eh, I don't want to see Ivy again. She was in the first game.


Wait....that wasn't the proper response, was it?

[darth los]

Eh, I don't want to see Ivy again. She was in the first game.


Wait....that wasn't the proper response, was it?

Don't know.

Mine was: BoiIIIIIINNGGGGGGG!!! :evil:

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[bassman]

Clip of the teaser trailer. The full trailer will be available this weekend after the Spike Video Game awards.

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It really shows nothing...but I still got a little bat chubby. :lol:

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Full Trailer.

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Wasn't expecting Hugo Strange. The trailer is all cut scenes, but still looks pretty damn cool...

[BillyRay]

[QUOTE=bassman;255698Wasn't expecting Hugo Strange. The trailer is all cut scenes, but still looks pretty damn cool...[/QUOTE]

This would seem to point to Hugo Strange indeed being the villain in Batman 3...

[bassman]

This would seem to point to Hugo Strange indeed being the villain in Batman 3...

It's been rumored that he could be the main baddie in TDKR, but I don't think this is really any sort of indication of that. Although they're both Batman, these games and Nolan's movies aren't related.

I would certainly be interested in Nolan's version of Strange, though! :)

[Trancelikestate]

Haha! that was awesome! Was that Conroy doing his voice?!

[bassman]

Haha! that was awesome! Was that Conroy doing his voice?!

Yeah, Conroy and Hamill are both returning for the sequel. Hamill says it will be his last time voicing The Joker, but I doubt it.

Speaking of voices....does Hugo Strange not sound like Christopher Lee?

[bassman]

Release dates announced. October 18th for the US, October 21st worldwide.

New Batman, New Walking Dead....October's going to be fun. :D

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Gameplay trailer.

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Six to Midnight...

[Mitchified]

I can't wait for this game to come out, but I have to say that the image on the video before it plays makes it look like Batman is holding a S&M version of the kid from Ico.

I really hope that the game has some completely random enemy encounters. Ones that don't actually have anything to do with the plot, but just sort of Easter Eggs. I mean, the plot is that an entire section of the city has been blocked off for the Arkham inmates, right? That means that C and D list villains like the Cavalier, Film Freak, Cluemaster, and Cornelius Stirk are running around out there somewhere. It would be extremely cool to bump into them from time to time for a short fight.

[CornishCorpse]

Yeah, Conroy and Hamill are both returning for the sequel. Hamill says it will be his last time voicing The Joker, but I doubt it.

Speaking of voices....does Hugo Strange not sound like Christopher Lee?

They are replacing Sorkin with a soundalike who is doing a bad job from the latest trailer and the guy who stood in for Christopher Lee in the Clone wars animated films is voicing strange, luckily he is very good at what he does. I only found out that it wasnt lee by research, perfect voicing.

[p2501]

It sucks that they lost Sorkin, i wonder why.

[darth los]

Update peeps.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1177294p1.html

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[bassman]

Although i'm not really interested in playing as anyone other than Batman, I would rather have Nightwing over Robin. I believe they've said you also have to play as catwoman at certain points of the story, right?

[darth los]

Yes sir:

http://pc.ign.com/articles/117/1172189p1.html?RSSwhen2011-06-02_070800&RSSid=1172189

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[bassman]

"Da ice man cometh!"

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They've got a HUGE portion of Batman's rogues gallery in this one...

[Rancid Carcass]

Surely I can't be the only one who was slightly disappointed that it wasn't Arnies voice in that clip... :shifty:

[Andy]

Surely I can't be the only one who was slightly disappointed that it wasn't Arnies voice in that clip... :shifty:

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me too :(

[bassman]

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It had to be done...

[bassman]

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It's so close I can feel it...

[Mr. Clean]

Preorder anyone?

http://game-preorders.com/batman-arkham-city-preorder-bonus-list



United States

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Arkham-City-Xbox-360/dp/B002I0JAVK): $10 promotional credit, and exclusive Batman: Arkham City comic (with Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions only).
Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-Batman+Arkham+City): exclusive Joker’s Carnival (http://game-preorders.com/batman-arkham-city-preorder-bonus-list/jokers-carnival-map) challenge map (reported 4 hours of gameplay), and a digital copy of Batman: Gotham Knight anime movie.
BestBuy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17071&type=page&st=Batman+Arkham+City&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960): exclusive Robin (http://game-preorders.com/batman-arkham-city-preorder-bonus-list/robin) character with his own unique gadgets and moves. Playable in all challenge maps of the game, including two additional maps that are only available with Best Buy preorders (Black Mask Hideout and Freight Train Escape).
Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=4811&IsNodeId=1&Description=Batman%20Arkham%20City&name=Pre-order&Order=BESTMATCH): free Batman t-shirt with console versions of the game.
Walmart: $10 eGift card and a free copy of Batman: Arkham Asylum with console versions of the game.
United Kingdom

Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=amb_link_161257227_3?ie=UTF8&hidden-keywords=B005OI91G2%7CB005OI8Z2I&rh=n%3A300703&page=1&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=auto-sparkle&pf_rd_r=1YVA60VRBWCYB05M36QM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=254401287&pf_rd_i=Batman%20Arkham%20City): exclusive Catwoman Steelbook edition and Batman Earth One DLC.
HMV (http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleMultiSearch.do?searchUID=&pGroupID=0&adultFlag=false&simpleSearchString=arkham+city&primaryID=0&btnSubmitSearch.x=56&btnSubmitSearch.y=11): exclusive LTD edition DC Batman Arkham City comic, a LTD edition Batman Arkham City T-Shirt and a LTD edition lenticular sleeve.
Blockbuster (http://www.blockbuster.co.uk/product/xbox-360/xbox-360-games/batman-arkham-city-steel-book-exclusive/269735.htm): SteelBook CE of the game featuring the Penguin (Xbox 360 only).
Tesco (http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/games/sony-playstation-3-batman--arkham-city-%28joker-steelbook-edition%29-with-tesco-exclusive-jokers-carnival-challenge-map/8:779744/): Joker’s Carnival challenge map, and SteelBook case with Joker cover art.
ShopTo.net (http://www.shopto.net/PRODUCT/6XB2BA26CIYIPF15251): exclusive 1970′s Batman Suit DLC. This store also offers a Two-Face SteelBook edition for a slightly higher price.
GAME (http://www.game.co.uk/en/batman-arkham-city-robin-edition-93653): playable Robin character with two challenge maps and two costumes. This edition of the game also features Robin box art.
GameStop (http://www.gamestop.co.uk/core/common/default.aspx?quickSearch=batman%20arkham%20city): exclusive “Batman Beyond” Batsuit DLC.
I bet the UK's 1970's batman suit DLC is P-I-M-P. I'll probably end up going with Gamestop and get the extra 4 hour map just because I don't care to play as Robin so screw the Robin skin.

[slickwilly13]

Gamefly shipped it today, so game in hand by Wednesday. I enjoyed the first game, so I am excited about the sequel.

[childofgilead]

Anybody else beat it yet? I thought it was supposed to be really long!

[clanglee]

Anybody else beat it yet? I thought it was supposed to be really long!

Ahem. . . . .That's what she said!!. . . . .sorry. . .had to be done.

[bassman]

grrr...i'm having to hold off in getting this. Already blown my recent nerd/fun funds on several hundred bucks worth of movie props. Hopefully next week. It's killing me...

[Mr. Clean]

Anybody else beat it yet? I thought it was supposed to be really long!

For reals? You rush through it and not do side missions?

[slickwilly13]

I started to play it yesterday evening. There is a lot to do and explore. But I have read that some people have beat the main story. Why would anyone want to rush through it? I have no clue.

[childofgilead]

I wasn't trying to rush through it, I just thought that the main plot wouldn't be resolved so quick. Guess I was wrong..:(

[slickwilly13]

I am having a difficult time staying with the main story. I keep getting sidetracked on side quests.

[Mr. Clean]

Yeah, I'm about 10 hours in and haven't really done much besides side missions. I got the smoke pellets and eletric gun then started messing around the levels. Some of the AR side quests were HARD! Took me a bit to master the art of gliding.

[LoSTBoY]

WTF

I see everyone everywhere playing their Batman Arkam City.

WHERE'S MY FUCKING BATMAN!!!!

*New supervillan develops*

[Mr. Clean]

Bane encounter was really cool. Rumors of croc from the inmates makes me want to see him. I hope scarecrow didn't really get eaten.

[slickwilly13]

I beat the main story.

The Joker dies. During the ending credits, the Joker sings during a voice mail. Kind of creepy.

[bassman]

Finally picked this up over the weekend. As I had hoped, it totally lives up the high standard set by the first game. I've only just defeated Freeze, but man i'm loving how many characters/villains they've squeezed into this game. As others have mentioned, the side missions are equally as fun as the main story and keep me busy most of the time.

Currently at work and dying to get back home to play some more. Until then, I'll just read Batman comics while at work. :lol:

[Andy]

Been absolutly loving this game too, i was a huge fan of asylum and arkham city really does top it.. i completed the main story at the weekend there but im still at it trying to do riddler stuff and side missions.

Highly recomended game.