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Arkham Asylum Sequel Announced
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well, that WAS him in the trailer. granted, it was probably just left-overs from the AA recordings.FunnyBunny said:
Buckethead
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Not to be an asshole, but why are you in the sequel thread if you haven't completed 5%?kikanny said:Dude WTF. Spoiler tag that man. I haven't even completed 5 % of the game.
What he said isn't exactly a terrible spoiler anyway.
FunnyBunny
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kikanny said:Dude WTF. Spoiler tag that man. I haven't even completed 5 % of the game.
Apologies. I didn't even consider it was a spoiler given it's the sequel thread and the way AA is set up (as in, the entire island is taken over and inmates are running wild). I'll go back and spoiler that bit.
That said, you want to stay out of this thread; the trailer itself gives a big part of the game away.
The Joker is f'ed up. Makes me think Hamil may not return; Mr. J in that trailer has an IV and is in no shape to take on Bats. Two Face must be calling the shots.
Buckethead
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Calling it now...I'll make the Arkham 2 official thread.
And yeah, the clip doesn't sound 100% like Hamill. Maybe my brain is just messed up from that.
I'd like to see Joker do a Jigsaw deal 50% of the game then have Two Face take over for the rest, or something along those lines.
And yeah, the clip doesn't sound 100% like Hamill. Maybe my brain is just messed up from that.
I'd like to see Joker do a Jigsaw deal 50% of the game then have Two Face take over for the rest, or something along those lines.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Alright. Time to look for some clues in the trailer and do some batman-style detective work! I'll user spoilers for those who haven't played the first one.
After getting beat up in the first game, Joker is sent to the hospital to get all stitched up (Blood tube says "Property of Gotham General", thus confirming that he escapes from the Hospital (most likely the second level/location that you play. Good news for those who want closed-environment similar to the first game). Arkham looks very well guarded in the beginning so everything is stable... for now. Joker's Goons have freed Harley Quinn and with they help Joker escape. All this happens while Batman and the Police is busy taking care of Two-face who is busy robbing a bank (this can be the first level/location that you play. Could be an awesome stealth-based map where you rescue hostages from the bank, if any.
After escaping the hospital, Joker's goons have over-run the city (or atleast certain sections of it, including Amusement Mile and Old Gotham. It also looks like Two-face has taken over too (with "I Want You" slogan posters... maybe he is running for the District Attorney again? Or maybe he is just being propagandist).
Other things that can be noticed in the trailer is the "Iceberg Lounge", owned by the Penguin. Iceberg Lounge looks deserted and since it is the hottest place in Gotham and always jam-packed, Joker's Goons have fucked shit up big time. The Clock Tower (or atleast I think it is) can also seen, already defaced by The Joker.
At the end of the trailer, you hear someone whisper but I can't quite make up the words...
After escaping the hospital, Joker's goons have over-run the city (or atleast certain sections of it, including Amusement Mile and Old Gotham. It also looks like Two-face has taken over too (with "I Want You" slogan posters... maybe he is running for the District Attorney again? Or maybe he is just being propagandist).
Other things that can be noticed in the trailer is the "Iceberg Lounge", owned by the Penguin. Iceberg Lounge looks deserted and since it is the hottest place in Gotham and always jam-packed, Joker's Goons have fucked shit up big time. The Clock Tower (or atleast I think it is) can also seen, already defaced by The Joker.
At the end of the trailer, you hear someone whisper but I can't quite make up the words...
Buckethead
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That and given the degree that Rocksteady/Eidos whored this game, it's unlikely that people didn't see atleast a screenshot of Arkham being all fucked up atleast a little.hamchan said:
I'm all for a take on No Man's Land if that's the direction they're going with it. One of the best things about the first game is how tight the design was, so if they can figure that part out for this new version of Arkham/Narrows/whatever it should be fine.
I'm also partial to NML because it introduced of my favorite DC characters, Cassandra Cain, but I doubt she'd show up in this.
I'm also partial to NML because it introduced of my favorite DC characters, Cassandra Cain, but I doubt she'd show up in this.
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hamchan said:
Ivy's plants destroyed a good chunk of the island and caused significant structural damage to the island itself. Arkham is in no shape to accept new patients; especially considering a blew a hole in every wall looking for Riddler trophies!
I doubt it takes place that soon after the first game. It would take quite a bit of time to build a high security wall around a large portion of the city. This must be months to years later. Game probably has different crime lords vying for control over sections of the asylum; Joker, Penguin, Two-Face, Black Mask, etc.shagg_187 said:
If this is a 2010 title, then it's definitely in my short list for most hyped. Gotham would be the ideal environment, but I'd like to see it broken up into smaller areas like the different buildings of Gotham. One of the great things about AA was it's pacing and level design, both of those things would be jeopardized by it going open world.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Snuggler said:
From the looks of it, it is indeed broken down into sections.
ILOVEASIANS
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Awesome news. I really enjoyed the first one. Probably my GOTY for 2009.
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Just recently finished Batman AA and wanted some more. Wonder what bad guys they bring in for this one.
a Master Ninja
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I feel like this announcement came too soon. It's a no-brainer announcement, but still. I gotta say I'm a little disappointed to see that the Joker is apparently the main villain again.
FunnyBunny
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Blader5489 said:
Say what?
I don't know if anyone has pointed this out yet, but after the camera pans inside the dilapidated fun house, before heading up to where J is sitting, you can see a sign which reads "Sionis" overhead. Roman Sionis aka The Black Mask being one of the primary bad guys possibly?
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I hope it's not set in the Asylum again. Looks like the city is running rampant with goons, and as a result Two Face (Harvey) is trying to get elected to bring them in. They could do an origin story with Two Face in the game itself if they wanted to with that context. Then again I doubt that's really what those posters represent.
benjipwns
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Yeah, plus a few more things: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=18864942&postcount=205HappyAppe said:
They already did some character design for a lot of these guys in the first game.
As much as I'm stoked for another quality Batman game, I still think the announcement was too soon.
And well I like that they are moving away from Arkham, I hope they don't make it too much of Gotham, one of the best things about Arkham was just going around the various building and they were in close proximity.
With that said, would love to see some new villains
-Some Two-Face would be cool
-Maybe a visit to the Iceberg Lounge
-Catwoman in some capacity
-Maybe cameos frm the Batfamily
And well I like that they are moving away from Arkham, I hope they don't make it too much of Gotham, one of the best things about Arkham was just going around the various building and they were in close proximity.
With that said, would love to see some new villains
-Some Two-Face would be cool
-Maybe a visit to the Iceberg Lounge
-Catwoman in some capacity
-Maybe cameos frm the Batfamily
Prince of Space
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Excellent news -- my GOTY is getting a sequel! Hope Rocksteady takes their time with it though.
Buckethead
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benjipwns said:
A lot of those were pretty shit though too. :lol
I just hope that they keep the amount of villains contained.
There was pretty much no reason for Bane to be in AA. Would say the same for
Poison Ivy
They could have done the
plants destroy Arkham
......Ivy
But generally, keep it small and focused for a nice narrative and buildup to each one.
This spoiler shit is pissing me of btw.
Chuck Norris
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Well if Hamil isn't even doing the voice over, why would they shoe-horn Joker in again?Rez said:
Batman has such a huge list of enemies, there's no reason for joker to be the center of everything.
Arkham felt so fresh. I'd hate to get into the sequel and feel like it's a rehash
PIMPBYBLUD
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This was the best news of the whole damn awards show, way to go Rocksteady!
Buckethead
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Chuck Norris said:
It could be a re-direct to mess with our heads. Who knows.
I'm taking everything with a grain of salt until I see gameplay.
But your fears are my fears, broheim.
akilshohen
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you all think this is all warner bros, or is SE/Eidos involved still?
a Master Ninja
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Even that announcement had some breathing room. When do you guys expect this to come out?mattalos said:
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I would hope not until early 2011 at the very earliest.a Master Ninja said:
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Wait, what?Blader5489 said:
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All of the Titan fights SUCKED. If they do bring it back, I hope for something very different.
Also maybe
is going to be the big boss 'cuz of the ending of AA. I would like some of the Bat Family and a whole new crop of villians. As long as Joker the main villian.
Also maybe
Scarecrow