by Andrew Yoon, Oct 25, 2011 9:30am PDT
Samsung is seriously trying to push its new SSD drives to gamers. Promising faster game loads than conventional hard drives, Samsung's newly released 830 series of SSDs, 128GB and above, will come with a special bonus: a free PC download of Batman: Arkham City.
But don't think of this as a way of getting Arkham City early. Because of the PC version's delay, the drives will ship with a download code, which can be redeemed once the game is available.
Read more: But how much does it cost? »
by Steve Watts, Oct 25, 2011 7:00am PDT
by Jeff Mattas, Oct 21, 2011 1:00pm PDT
The minimum and recommended PC requirements for Batman: Arkham City have been revealed so that now everyone can assess how well their rigs will handle the Dark Knight's latest adventure. Released last Tuesday, October 18 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Arkham City is due to arrive for PC on November 15 in North America, and November 18 in Europe.
See: Arkham City specs »
by Xav de Matos, Oct 18, 2011 6:30pm PDT
We're not sure why you're stuck online looking at these fresh images of Batman: Arkham City when you can be sitting in front of your televisions playing the game right now! Maybe you're at work. Maybe you're waiting for the PC version. Maybe your television was destroyed due to an unforeseen, yet completely expected, indoor Batarang test throw. Either way, here are some new shots of the game.
Look: Batman, Joker, and Catwoman in action »
by Jeff Mattas, Oct 18, 2011 4:15pm PDT
With high-grossing franchises like Batman, Mortal Kombat, and multiple LEGO titles, Warner Bros. has been largely successful in its recent forays into the video game business. President of Warner Interactive, Martin Tremblay, asserts that he expects 2011 to be the company's most profitable year in interactive entertainment, "on track to generate close to $1 billion in sales." Today's release of Batman: Arkham City for consoles is sure to help matters.
Read more: Success explained and upcoming titles teased
by Andrew Yoon, Oct 11, 2011 7:30am PDT
As we noted earlier, all pre-order "exclusive" DLC for Batman: Arkham City will be made available for purchase after release. GameStop has inadvertently confirmed this, revealing the dates and prices for three upcoming DLC packs. The first pack will be the Nightwing character pack, available on November 1st for $6.99 (560 Microsoft Points).
Nightwing will feature his own "unique gadgets and special moves," and is playable in all challenge maps in the game. The DLC includes two additional challenge maps: Wayne Manor and Main Hall. The pack also contains a bonus Animated Series Nightwing character skin.
Read more: Robin, Skins DLC dated and priced »
by Andrew Yoon, Oct 05, 2011 12:45pm PDT
Curious how the Boy Wonder plays in Batman: Arkham City? Well, you're about to find out in this first video look at the Robin DLC, available first with Best Buy pre-orders. You don't have to worry that Robin's sidekick status will somehow make him any less intimidating than the bat. In fact, with his staff and meticulous ability to hide his face at all times with his hood, Robin may actually be more terrifying than his mentor.
See Rocksteady's interpretation of Robin in this short, but sweet 30 second clip.
Read more: Play as Robin »
by Andrew Yoon, Oct 05, 2011 6:30am PDT
Okay, Rocksteady. We understand the need to overachieve sometime. But, don't you want to save some villains for a sequel after Arkham City? No? Okay, then.
The latest episode of Qore, available free for PlayStation Plus subscribers, showcases two enemies for the upcoming Batman simulator. The Mad Hatter makes his first appearance for the franchise, while Poison Ivy makes a welcome return.
Read more: Subplots and side-missions »
by Jeff Mattas, Oct 03, 2011 10:15am PDT
by Andrew Yoon, Sep 23, 2011 2:45pm PDT
Batman: Arkham City has "gone gold," according to developer Rocksteady. That means development has finally completed and the game is now being printed and packaged, to be shipped for its big October 18th release.
"I'm really proud of the work the team has done," Rocksteady community manger Sefton Hill said.
Read more: Focusing on DLC »
by Andrew Yoon, Sep 20, 2011 10:30am PDT
There's no shortage of skins being made for Batman: Arkham City. The problem is, for collectors like myself, is that it is seemingly impossible to get your hands on all the available DLC. The "Sinestro Corp" skin, for example, will require purchasing The Green Lantern on Blu-ray. Getting the Animated Series skin will require pre-ordering at GameStop with a PowerUp Rewards membership.
Some skins, like the Batman Beyond and Earth One skin, require traveling to Europe, as an American release hasn't been announced.
Read more: Timed exclusive skins »
by Xav de Matos, Aug 31, 2011 6:30pm PDT
When players complete Batman's latest Rocksteady-developed adventure, they can look forward to replaying the game without being forced through the game's gadget progression system.
Rocksteady's Dax Ginn has revealed that Batman: Arkham City will feature a 'New Game Plus' mode, allowing players to begin the adventure again with everything they've collected, upgraded, and unlocked available to them.
Read more: The adventure won't be easier a second time around »
by Andrew Yoon, Jul 01, 2011 9:30am PDT
"Sorry to disappoint you boys, it's just little old me." - Catwoman
There's no need to apologize, Selina. Publisher WB Interactive Entertainment has released ten minutes of gameplay footage from the upcoming Batman: Arkham City, highlighting Catwoman's FreeFlow combat skills. Finally, you'll get a chance to see what Garnett has been raving about since E3. Read more »
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