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Sr. Mints · 10-12-2011, 01:43 AM

Oh yeah, just FYI:

If for some reason you haven't played the first game, by purchasing Arkham City at Wal-Mart, you get a free copy of Arkham Asylum (both PS3 and 360.)

Hockeyguy15 · 10-12-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lionel Steel

So excited for this game. Arkham Asylum is the most fun I've had playing a game on this generation of consoles.

Ditto on the awesomness of Kevin Conroy. I grew up with Batman TAS and still watch them today. These games are pretty much the video game tie-ins of that series, which is fantastic.

Also, what a line-up of villians. Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, the Riddler (actually in the game this time). I can't wait for the Scarecrow sections, those were ridiculously awesome in the first game.

/nerdgasm

There are a lot more villians that that too...I believe there is Joker, Talia (don't know if she is bad), Killer Croc, Ivy, Bane, Hugo Strange, Penguin, Calendar man, Solomon Grundy, Mad Hatter, Deadshot

I'm not too sure but I think I read that there are no Scarecrow sections like last time, but something similar.

Lionel Steel · 10-12-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

There are a lot more villians that that too...I believe there is Joker, Talia (don't know if she is bad), Killer Croc, Ivy, Bane, Hugo Strange, Penguin, Calendar man, Solomon Grundy, Mad Hatter, Deadshot

I'm not too sure but I think I read that there are no Scarecrow sections like last time, but something similar.

That's too bad about Scarecrow, hopefully the new sections hold up!

I'm interested to see how the boss fights are done. The first game had one of the best combat systems I've played and fit Batman perfectly. We'll see how they incorporate it with a villain like Mr. Freeze or Deadshot

SebC · 10-12-2011, 10:09 PM

I disliked the Scarecrow segments.

Hockeyguy15 · 10-13-2011, 09:31 AM

Game has been leaked early for some people (as usual)...If you want to see some spoilers go to youtube, I guess the intro of the game is up.

I myself don't want to look so that's why there is no youtube link...Can we try and keep the spoilers to a minimum if you watch it? Thanks.

Flash Walken · 10-13-2011, 02:17 PM

SOLOMON GRUNDY BORN ON A MONDAY!@?

omg.

Hockeyguy15 · 10-13-2011, 02:46 PM

You know who he is right?

3 Justin 3 · 10-13-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

You know who he is right?

Yeah, he was Christened on a dark and stormy Tuesday.

CaptainCrunch · 10-13-2011, 03:06 PM

C'moooonnnn

Hockeyguy15 · 10-13-2011, 03:06 PM

After he got married on the Wednesday he really went down hill...Coincidence? I think not.

photon · 10-13-2011, 03:08 PM

Man they really are trying every single crappy tactic with this game.

http://kotaku.com/5849594/batman-ark...es-online-pass

Hockeyguy15 · 10-13-2011, 03:13 PM

^^^
Can't see the link at work since it's blocked, but is that going on about the Catwoman 'online pass' to unlock extra missions for her? If that is what the link is I don't have an issue with it, if you buy the game new you get the code so it isn't an issue.

Also what are all the 'crappy tactics' they are trying that you are talking about? I don't know of any...

photon · 10-13-2011, 03:26 PM

Yeah the catwoman thing. It's a crappy tactic because it basically makes anyone who either rents the game or buys it used have to pay extra to play the full game.

Plus they showed the game before with Catwoman being playable with no mention that you'd have to pay to play it unless you were the first owner.

The other ones are all the exclusives for different vendors for different costumes, cross promotion (buy the Blu-ray for Green Lantern extended edition from Best Buy to get a specific costume), and in general how DLC has gone from free content to improve replay-ability or reward fans to a profit centre.

Hockeyguy15 · 10-13-2011, 03:34 PM

You still get the Catwoman missions the relate to the main story, you just wouldn't get the extra side missions.

The other DLC is just skins, I think there is only 1 DLC for a Robin Challenge map but I think that's it for gameplay DLC.

Overall I think this game is way better for not screwing you on DLC than most games.

LockedOut · 10-13-2011, 06:36 PM

It's just another crappy step toward having codes for the full game so that used copies are eliminated. Welcome to PC gaming.

silentsim · 10-13-2011, 08:18 PM

IGN's review will be up in the morning. Any guesses!

photon · 10-13-2011, 08:46 PM

/ 10

LockedOut · 10-13-2011, 10:14 PM

It's already gotten 10/10 from a couple of reviews including Game Informer.

3 Justin 3 · 10-13-2011, 10:41 PM

I can see how it will be 10/10. The first one was one of my favorite single player games and this one seems to be better in every way.

Hopefully they make the end boss better and I can really see this being a near perfect game.

Meelapo · 10-14-2011, 09:43 AM

The Walmart deal seems really good. Both games for $60. I'm sure waiting till Christmas the games will be cheaper but these games are amazing and are a steal for $60 for the both.