Posted May 2, 2010 Over Xmas? It came out the end of August. It sold over two million copies in the first three weeks. I hadn't realised. None of my mates or anyone at work picked it up, I kinda assumed that was pretty normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 2, 2010 I hadn't realised. None of my mates or anyone at work picked it up, I kinda assumed that was pretty normal. It sold incredibly well for the time it was released, I recall it being sold out across Leeds when I tried to track it down a week after release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 4, 2010 You could say it's been out nearly a year - high time for a sequel to be announced, especially with NATAL looming. I'm All up for Batman: Escape from Gotham... ok so that doesn't work, but I just think of the Pliskin movies when I see the trailer. I don't care if it's exactly the same game but with another 10 hours of new locations. Not one bit do I care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 4, 2010 You could say it's been out nearly a year - high time for a sequel to be announced, especially with NATAL looming. I'm All up for Batman: Escape from Gotham... ok so that doesn't work, but I just think of the Pliskin movies when I see the trailer. I don't care if it's exactly the same game but with another 10 hours of new locations. Not one bit do I care. Honestly, that might not be too far from the truth. I would also be pretty much fine with a fairly straightforward sequel. The only major change I'd like to see in the formula is that in the first game each of the upgrades you got were a bit flash in the pan: You'd get all this cool shit then use it for a few minor environmental puzzles and wall destroying then never use them again. More 'troid influence in the consistent use of toys, please. That aside, wouldn't mind more of the same at all. Splinter Cell offers another source of steal-that-if-it's-legally-possible inspiration for co-op; I'd like to see some kind of puzzle based asymmetric play online with one player as Batman and one as Robin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 4, 2010 I'm assuming that, narratively speaking, a chunk of this sequel will be about explaining how we've gotten to this point since the previous game. Inserting Robin straight off the bat would mean a huge missed opportunity -- but yeah, I'm always up for co-op play! I know what you mean about the gadgets etc. They only really served a purpose if you were willing to backtrack and seek out all the secrets (I was). Ideally we'd start with all the gadgets we finished off with last time, then have more added -- but of course how that could work with limited button assignment options let alone the unfortunately necessary 'tutorial' needed for new gamers in order to know how/when to use the current gadgets... Errr... tangent a little, there. But yeah! I like your idea of the game pushing the player to decide which course of action would be best. Also, the combat - while hugely fun, was sometimes a bit awkward to control. I found that the game often refused to do precisely what I wanted, but that may've been down to a bit of heavy-handed button-mashing on my part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 12, 2010 WB have been trademarking names for the game. -Arkham City -Ashes of Gotham -Batman: Grand Delusion -Batman: Rise of Arkham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 12, 2010 I really cant wait for some more info on this, if Uncharted 2 hadnt come out in the same year then Arkham Asylum would have been my favourite game of last year. I traded my original copy in but im really in the mood to play it at the moment so im just waiting until a good deal comes up for the game of the year edition before I buy it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 12, 2010 WB have been trademarking names for the game. -Arkham City -Ashes of Gotham -Batman: Grand Delusion -Batman: Rise of Arkham http://whois.domaintools.com/arkhamcity.com http://whois.domaintools.com/batmanarkhamcity.com http://whois.domaintools.com/batmanashesofgotham.com http://whois.domaintools.com/batmanbrokenground.com http://whois.domaintools.com/batmannewarkham.com http://whois.domaintools.com/batmangranddelusion.com http://whois.domaintools.com/batmanriseofarkham.com http://whois.domaintools.com/batmansiegeofgotham.com http://whois.domaintools.com/batmanstateofvillainy.com http://whois.domaintools.com/cityofarkham.com http://whois.domaintools.com/closearkhamcity.com http://whois.domaintools.com/peopleforgotham.com http://whois.domaintools.com/stopmayorsharp.com http://whois.domaintools.com/waringothamcity.com http://whois.domaintools.com/wheresbrucewayne.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 12, 2010 Makes you wonder if some of those will end up being easter eggs and we'll see some of the web addresses dotted about. PeopleforGotham, StopMayorSharp and WheresBruceWayne seem like they could be that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 12, 2010 I'm absolutely dying to see a new trailer.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 12, 2010 Havn't heard much from this for a while, have watched the teaser several times to keep wetting my appetite for this title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 13, 2010 Havn't heard much from this for a while, have watched the teaser several times to keep wetting my appetite for this title. You should read Batman: No Man's Land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 21, 2010 Thought I'd drop in to say Hamill still has one more Joker performance left in him: DC Universe Online! Hopefully if there's a Batman: AA 3 he'd come back again.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 21, 2010 he said AA was his last ever Joker performance when that came out. i wouldn't take any notice of what he says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2010 thing is he is THE definitive joker voice he isn't gonna drop it if the money keeps rolling in, lets face it what else is he doing?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2010 Numerous other voice acting gigs? Check out his IMDB profile, he is pretty big in the voice acting business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 27, 2010 John DiMaggio was a great Joker in 'Under the Red Hood'.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 27, 2010 I didnt like him at all in that, thought he played it too thugish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 27, 2010 Really? I thought it suited the tone of the film. What isn't thuggish about murder with a crowbar.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 27, 2010 Yeah but its not the act but the character and I dont think that the Joker should ever be depicted as thugish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 5, 2010 'Batman: Arkham City' dated for late 2011 The sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum has been detailed. Subtitled Arkham City, it will be released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC for Autumn 2011. "Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security 'home' for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds," read a press release. "Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight." The cover for GameInformer's September issue also reveals that the title will feature Catwoman. Batman: Arkham Asylum was released in August 2009. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/news/a256539/batman-arkham-city-dated-for-late-2011.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 5, 2010 A) Shit name. B) Bet its got driving sections. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 5, 2010 1) BATMAAAAAANNN!!! 2) Rez sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 5, 2010 1) BATMAAAAAANNN!!! 2) Rez sucks. Are you just reading off the wall of a nursery toilet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
