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Posted 9/14/09 2:45 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
I don't think anyone finished "Batman: Arkham Asylum" wanting more content, but it seems WBIE, Eidos and Rocksteady are unwilling to let this game go without tossing a freebie.
On September 17th, owners of all versions of "Batman: Arkham Asylum" will be able to download the "Insane Night" map pack, which includes two new challenge maps.
Posted 9/8/09 10:30 am ET by Russ Frushtick in News, PS3, Xbox 360
"Batman: Arkham Asylum" had a bunch of downloadable content right out of the gate. The Joker's challenge maps on the PS3 and the Scarecrow's challenge maps if you pre-ordered from GameStop definitely added some more life to an already lengthy game.
Posted 8/25/09 12:00 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in Lunchtime Twitter Poll, PS3, Xbox 360
"Batman: Arkham Asylum" has over 40 unlockable bios for various characters in the Batman universe. Many of these are relatively obscure villains from the series like Ratcatcher and Humpty Dumpty. In the pic above is Condiment King, whose bio is sadly missing from the game, but should certainly appear in a sequel.
Here's your wishlist of obscure Batman villains who you think should've been behind the evil plot of "Arkham Asylum."
Posted 8/25/09 12:00 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in Game Plan, PS3, Video, Xbox 360
Despite the fact that there are actually a few solid games coming out this week ("Final Fantasy: Dissidia" and "Professor Layton" spring to mind) we decided to focus this week's episode on the game that'll be spinning in most 360s and PS3s starting today: "Batman: Arkham Asylum."
If you read my review of the game, the video may be a little redundant. If you're too lazy to read (even though you're reading this right now), this week's "Game Plan" is kinda a wrap-up of the high points of "Batman," specifically why it's my favorite game of the year so far.
Posted 8/21/09 6:30 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in PC, PS3, Weekly Wrap-up, Xbox 360
Friday's here once again. Things are really coming into their own with regards to gaming news, as we had a truckload of new info this week regarding the lead-up to BlizzCon, next week's "Batman" game and the next "Fable. Oh, and giant blue cats making out in "Avatar." Here were the week's top 5 stories:
Posted 8/21/09 12:00 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360
I'll lead with what matters most: If the year ended tomorrow, "Batman: Arkham Asylum" would be my easy Game of the Year pick. It's nothing short of superb and should be played by fans of the franchise as well as fans of video games in general.
The Basics
"Batman: Arkham Asylum" starts off with Batman hauling the Joker back to the asylum for a long-term lockdown. Things quickly go awry, though, as the Joker escapes and manages to take control of the entire facility, opening up the cells and giving the inmates the run of the place. It's up to Batman to bring order to Arkham.
The gameplay jumps across several genres. At times it's a straight-up brawler, at others it's a stealth adventure game. In a lot of ways it feels like a mix between "Splinter Cell" and "Metroid," with a heavy emphasis on exploration.
Posted 8/14/09 1:00 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in Lunchtime Twitter Poll, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
We're just about out of the woods. Decent games are finally starting to come out again, and the gloomy, crap-filled days of July are long behind us. There are a lot of games that have either come out already this month or are coming out over the next week or two. Which are going to steal the most of your precious time?
Posted 8/14/09 11:46 am ET by Russ Frushtick in PS3, Stuff That Came, Xbox 360
One of the more interesting promotional items I've ever gotten came just moments ago. Yes, it's a straitjacket, fresh from Arkham Asylum.
It came in this box, had had a bunch of creepy playing cards. And, oh yes, reviewable builds for PS3 and 360 (seen at right):
Posted 8/7/09 6:00 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in PC, PS3, Weekly Wrap-up, Wii, Xbox 360
Another slow week for game releases, but there was still plenty of news to keep us occupied in the gaming world. "Batman: Arkham Asylum," gearing up for its release in a couple weeks, is finally starting to reveal its secrets, and we got more details on "Guitar Hero: Van Halen." There was also some time talking with Neill Blomkamp, the former director of the canceled "Halo" movie. And off we go!
Posted 8/7/09 11:00 am ET by Russ Frushtick in News, PS3, Xbox 360
Arguably the most anticipated game of the summer, "Batman: Arkham Asylum," is finally available for you to play in the comfort of your own home. A demo of the game was released on Xbox Live and PSN today, which gives players a taste of what it's like to punch psychopathic inmates in the face.
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