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New Batman Arkham Game Scheduled For 2013, Potential Developer Swtich Inbound [Rumor]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 08:55
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This may be a case of shocking and not so shocking news, but the Batman Arkham series is poised for a return once again.  After the release of Batman: Arkham City in 2011, gamers eagerly anticipated the continuation of the series, even given the shocking ending, and now they’ll receive their wish but there could be a catch to it.

Batman Could Be Poised For A Radical Video Game Departure

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 12:12
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This week brings us the always glorious event that is the San Diego Comic Con. Filled with comic book goodness and our first look at major films that get our blood pumping and in some cases make our hearts flutter, the SDCC is simply an awesome event that over the years has grown to become more game centric.  While not becoming as major as other tradeshows such as E3 or even PAX Prime, the SDCC does bring its fair share of video game goodies, one of which may be the announcement of a new Batman game.

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 07/09/2012 - 13:40
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Overall Feeling: 

Despite being someone that hasn’t enjoyed the previous Lego games I walked away from Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes with nothing but a smile on my face since it’s that good.  Combining the things we know about Batman, Superman and their other super powered friends, Lego Batman 2 delivers a game that has engaging gameplay and more importantly has a narrative that isn’t scoff worthy or falls flat towards the end.  The game may not be perfect as things like the open-world Gotham don’t feel fully utilized, but if you’re a fan of Batman and want a fun game to play while we wait for the next masterpiece from Rocksteady then Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is definitely worth your time.

The Pros: 

+ Gameplay is really fun and has a tremendous amount of variety.

+ Each of the heroes feels perfect and are used in interesting ways.

+ Graphically the game may not be a beast but it has a lot of charm and more importantly it looks good most of the time.

+ The writing and voice acting adds a lot of depth and its fun to see key characters react in unique ways.

The Cons: 

- Co-op play being limited to local only is just odd.

- Having an open-world Gotham is nice but it doesn’t feel like it was pushed to its full potential.

- A few of the stages drag on for far too long.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
8

I always like to try new video games since that’s not only my job as a writer extraordinaire but it’s what we as gamers like to do.  Most of us have our go-to games or genres, but every once in a while it’s good to pick up something new and give it a shot. With that said, I was never a fan of the Lego games by any means of the imagination. I don’t know if it was their simplicity, the whole Lego gimmick, or the somewhat shoddy controls, but whether it was Lego Star Wars or Lego Indiana Jones I tried my best to stay as far away from those games as possible.

Gotham City Impostors [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 10:02
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Overall Feeling: 

Gotham City Impostors isn’t the best Batman game we’ll ever get, but the somewhat simplistic nature of the game combined with action that is manageable results in a game that isn’t perfect or exemplary, but is just basic fun. While a little too reliant on micro-transactions and spending lots of time to unlock things via ranking, the action offered in the game isn’t too unbalanced and is slightly reminiscent of old arena based FPS games instead of the Perk heavy action of Modern Warfare.  If you’re a Batman fan you may not be incredibly impressed with Gotham City Impostors since the Batman feel is simply superficial, but FPS gamers may get a kick out of the zany and twitch heavy action that is dished out.

The Pros: 

+ The guns may not feel real-world accurate, but everything controls easily and no particular gun feels too cheap or overpowered.

+ Secondary abilities may take a long time to unlock, but they do add a nice balance to the game along with slightly boosting the effectiveness of your character.

+ Maps are designed perfectly and still have the unique spots that make a FPS game thrilling.

The Cons: 

- Unlocking stuff the old-fashioned way takes a long, long time.

- The Batman angle of the game doesn’t feel pushed too far in relation to the maps, modes and weapons.

- Having only five maps and three game modes is a bit low, even for a $15 digitally distributed game.

- The existing game modes are fun, but they do become a bit predictable over time which could lead to people becoming burned out fast.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
7

Over the last few months I’ve been lucky enough to play quite a few games, some of them months ahead before their eventual retail release.  Most of the time when playing an early demo of a game I know what to expect so seeing a glitch or slightly rough gameplay element isn’t too alarming unless it’s so bad that the demo should have never been made public. Most of the time I would walk away from a demo session satisfied if not excited about what the future would hold.

Concept Images Surface For A Cancelled Batman Game

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 09:27
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There isn’t a whole lot going on today in the world of gaming, outside of purely trivial things, but something mildly interesting has arisen.  At this point in the current console generation Batman video games and superhero/licensed games as a whole have been redefined based on the work Rocksteady has done in Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.  

WB Games Issues Release Date For Gotham City Impostors, The FPS Batman Game

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:46
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In case you’re yearning for yet another Batman video game experience you may or may not be interested in Gotham City Impostors, the new Batman FPS spin-off game.  Helmed by Monolith Productions (F.E.A.R), Gotham City Impostors has gamers assuming the roles of would be vigilantes mimicking themselves after Batman and the Joker. WB Games unveiled Gotham City Imposters earlier this year but it hasn’t been until now that the studio has announced when the game would drop.

Gotham City Impostors - Hands-On [E3 2011]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 07:59
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As a kid I absolutely adored Batman and loved every aspect of the character.

WB Games Announces The Double-Whammy Surprise That Is Gotham City Impostors

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 11:35
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For some ungodly reason WB Games have decided to move forward with a new Batman game that is somehow a spin-off of sorts instead of being a proper adventure like Batman: Arkham City.  Hinted earlier this year in the form of some retail listings which soon led to several unique domain registrations, WB Games will be releasing Gotham City Impostors this year on the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade and PC.

Warner Brothers Appears To Be Making A New Multiplayer Focused Batman Game

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 16:07
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Warner Brothers could be doing what may be considered blasphemy amongst gamers: they could be making a comic book inspired Batman game without Rocksteady at the helm. Yes, I know such a thing may be shocking enough that you either lost your breath or performed a Batman style falcon punch to your computer monitor, but just stay with me for a bit before you go into gamer rage mode so I can fill you in on the details.

Batman: Arkham City Gameplay Trailer Finally Rises From The Night

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 09:52
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Batman: Arkham Asylum was one of those rare games that upon release won near critical acclaim from every media outlet and everyone who played it. Sure, the game had a few issues and there were some flat out haters out there, but developer Rocksteady simply created a game that from top to bottom was entertaining and more importantly it felt like the Batman simulator we were all wishing for.

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