Why My Time With Arkham City Makes Me Nervous About Batman: Arkham Origins
Thursday, 11th April 2013Posted in Industry
Tags: Arkham Asylum, arkham city, batman, batman video game, opinion
Written by: R Bryant Francis
I loved Batman: Arkham Asylum. Rocksteady’s first entry in the now-franchised Arkham games was a masterclass in game design and mythology adaptation that wove combat, stealth, and the general sense of “being Batman” into a high-class game that hadn’t felt like anything I’d played before. By bringing back Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy and Arleen Sorkin to voice their characters from Batman: The Animated Series, they were able to create a cartoony-yet familiar aesthetic that updated the noir-influenced style of the 90′s animated show, and to top it off, by slinging players through a rogue’s gallery, created a game that really felt quintessentially “Batman.”
So why does the news about Batman: Arkham Origins worry me? Mostly because I played Arkham City. Which despite containing many of the same ingredients as Arkham Asylum, felt as nowhere near a satisfying experience.
There were a lot of reasons Arkham Asylum worked, and I’ll admit one of them was novelty. Even though the core combat wasn’t that dissimilar from other combo-based brawlers of the time period, the game’s integration of stealth and puzzle solving contributed to a unique sense of flow that catered to Batman fans of all generations. Continue reading “Why My Time With Arkham City Makes Me Nervous About Batman: Arkham Origins” »
DAILY GAMING: Trouble for Rocksteady as Batman Loses Writer Paul Dini
Monday, 6th August 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: Arkham Asylum, arkham city, batman, Harley Quinn, Paul Dini, rocksteady, The Dark Knight Rises
Written by: Craig Hunter
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If Rocksteady decides to create a third Batman iteration in the Arkham series of games it looks as though award winning writer Paul Dini wont be around to see it.
According to Game Informer Dini recently said that he wont be writing for the next Arkham game, does this spell disaster for an otherwise flawless game franchise?
Continue reading “DAILY GAMING: Trouble for Rocksteady as Batman Loses Writer Paul Dini” »
DAILY GAMING: Gameloft’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Available Now in the App Store, Arkham City Lockdown only $1
Thursday, 19th July 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: App Store, arkham city, Bane, Bat Pod, batman, bruce wayne, Christopher Nolan, Gameloft, Gotham City, iOS, iPhone, Selena Kyle, The Bat, The Dark Knight Rises, warner bros
Written by: Craig Hunter
Last week Gameloft teased us with the second trailer, seen below, for the official movie-tie-in game, The Dark Knight Rises for iOS. The game is now available in the New Zealand App Store for $9.99 and is expected to appear in the U.S App Store very soon for $6.99 (via 9to5mac).
The title, inspired by the film of the same name, will be the epic conclusion to the Christopher Nolan trilogy of Batman films and will be available as a universal app for iPhone and iPad.
The game’s story follows Bruce Wayne on his return to Gotham City as Batman after an 8 year hiatus. Continue reading “DAILY GAMING: Gameloft’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Available Now in the App Store, Arkham City Lockdown only $1” »
Batman: Arkham City Follow-up Based in the 1950′s
Wednesday, 11th July 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: 1950, arkham city, batman, Joker, Justice League, prequel, rocksteady, Silver Age, Superman
Written by: Craig Hunter
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The follow up to 2011′s Batman: Arkham City will be a prequel and will be based on the 1950s Silver Age of DC Comic books. During this era Batman teamed up with the likes of Superman and the Green Lantern while founding the Justice League of America.
According to Variety (via The Verge) the popular Batman developer Rocksteady Studios, will create a prequel that will be based on the Dark Knight’s first encounter with the Joker. Continue reading “Batman: Arkham City Follow-up Based in the 1950′s” »
New Harley Quinn, Robin DLC for Batman: Arkham City?
Tuesday, 3rd April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: arkham city, batman, campaign, DLC, Harley Quinn, ps3, Robin, trophies, XBOx 360
Written by: Craig Hunter
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Today we get some new clues that all but officially confirms new DLC for Batman: Arkham City. New trophies have been uncovered by ps3trophies.org pointing to what looks to be new content featuring Robin and Harley Quinn.
According to the report from CVG, we will be getting playing time as Robin as well what looks to be more than just new challenge rooms. In total there are 10 different trophies listed under what is called “DLC: Harley Quinn DLC”. Continue reading “New Harley Quinn, Robin DLC for Batman: Arkham City?” »
Raveonettes Debut Their Soundtrack for Batman: Arkham City
Friday, 23rd September 2011Posted in NERDCORE, Pop Culture
Tags: arkham city, Arkham City The Album, batman, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, David Lynch, game, Oh Stranger, The Raveonettes
Written by: Jeff Nau
Widely hailed as one of the greatest things to come out of Denmark since this guy, The Raveonettes walk a big fuzzy line between the spectral melodies of David Lynch composer Angelo Badalaenti and dance punk. They’re known for their ambient, haunting electronic minimalist melodies and ethereal keyboard work – not exactly the stuff of Hans Zimmer or really even Danny Elfman, the two longtime composers for the Batman franchise. Continue reading “Raveonettes Debut Their Soundtrack for Batman: Arkham City” »
How’d Harley Quinn Get So Sexy? Going Behind the Scenes of ‘Arkham City’
Friday, 16th September 2011Posted in Gaming, Offbeat, Pop Culture, Technology
Tags: arkham city, Asian Dude, Harley Quinn, motion capture
Written by: Jeff Nau
If you thought Harley Quinn was hot in Arkham City…obviously you’re not alone. But if you ever wanted a more in-depth and behind the scenes look at Gotham’s sexiest villain, we have a special treat for you… Continue reading “How’d Harley Quinn Get So Sexy? Going Behind the Scenes of ‘Arkham City’” »
How to be ALL THE BATMEN in Arkham City
Tuesday, 2nd August 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: arkham city, batman, batman beyond, Batmen, beyond, DLC, gamestop, pre-order
Written by: R Bryant Francis
Batman Geeks, take note: This is how you pay tribute to Batman–by namedropping all of them! First, take a look at this picture below.
If that doesn’t fill you with some kind of collective nerdgasm I don’t know what will. Batman Beyond. Frank Miller’s the Dark Knight Returns. Batman the Animated Series. All these iterations of Batmen can be played in Arkham Asylum, for the low low price of—probably several hundred dollars. Continue reading “How to be ALL THE BATMEN in Arkham City” »
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