It stands to reason that with a "Kane & Lynch" movie in the works -- potentially starring Bruce Willis -- IO Interactive would want to keep their franchise in motion on game systems. An announcement today indicates that they intend to do just that in 2010 with "Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days" for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The sequel, which IO says will come laden with a "new visual experience," already has a trailer up on KaneandLynch.com and sounds like it will play up violent shock-value scenes just like the series' first installment did.
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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.
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"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.
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"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."
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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.
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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):
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I've been dying to show this footage for a month now, but finally you get to see just how "Batman: Arkham Asylum" begins. It's one of the cooler video game intros I've seen and is a great way to kick off the adventure. So here ya go, the first 10 minutes of gameplay footage from "Batman: Arkham Asylum." Enjoy!
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Wondering who will be appearing in "Batman: Arkham Asylum"? Apparently Warner Bros. and Eidos know exactly what you're thinking, as they've gone and released a trailer which brings all of the villains in the game together in one place.
Wait a minute, that's not everyone! There's at least one notable Batman villain who is definitely in the game, but is most definitely not represented here. Embargoes prevent me from saying who, but you can be rest assured that this trailer only scrapes the surface of who you'll be facing. And no, I'm not talking about Mr. Myxlplyx.
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By Rick Marshall
FROM SPLASH PAGE: Okay, let’s face it — I have an unhealthy obsession with the upcoming “Batman: Arkham Asylum” video game. Every new glimpse of the game has impressed the heck out of me and made me more eager for its release date to arrive… but I know I’m not the only one around here feeling that way.
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