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[SJRB]

O my god it's happening. Awesome boxart.

 

[t hicks]

Day 1.

 

[Sub_Level]

No last gen versions? Now that makes me way more excited for this game.

Same here.

 

[Fancy Clown]

Woo. The kings are back. I didn't play Arkham Origins so I'm more than ready for a new Batman game.

Same here. I can't wait to see what Rocksteady does with that next gen goodness

 

[ekim]

Open world with Batmobile and no last gen versions? Day 1!

 

[pilferk]

I'll wait for both reviews, and tech/glitch reports from other GAF'ers.

After Origins, and the myriad of tech issues that plagued it (and continue to plague it, esp on 360)...I don't care if it's by different devs, I'm out until they prove they can make a stable, playable game.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Christmas release date? Maybe later I guess.

 

[Sevket-Erhat]

Open world with Batmobile and no last gen versions? Day 1!

No doubt

 

[Napalm_Frank]

Scarecrow the main villain? Interesting.

 

[TheGreatDirector]

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/b...knight_announced_for_ps4_xbox_one_and_pc.html

So Scarecrow is the main villain? I guess the Easter Eggs in Arkham City actually will tie into this game. Next gen Hush coming soon.

 

[FaintColt388301]

That discription. So good. Now give me an estimated release window

 

[RytGear]

Wait, so if this is GameInformers cover, what was PS Magazines cover going to be?

 

[Albo]

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/b...knight_announced_for_ps4_xbox_one_and_pc.html

According to GAME's listing, Arkham Knight is the "explosive finale" to the Arkham series, and sees return to face "the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever."

The game will also introduce "Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City."

Hype rising!

 

[IdreamofHIME]

Scarecrow as the main baddie is awesome, but I swear if he turns out to be Joker I will be seriously pissed.

 

[Forkball]

Arkham Origins bored me after two hours.

SAVE US ROCKSTEADY.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

I'll wait for both reviews, and tech/glitch reports from other GAF'ers.

After Origins, and the myriad of tech issues that plagued it (and continue to plague it, esp on 360)...I don't care if it's by different devs, I'm out until they prove they can make a stable, playable game.

Asylum and City were glitch-free and they were developed by Rocksteady so hopefully it shouldn't be a problem with Arkham Knight.

 

[friskykillface]

whoa cool box and if it's open world with bat mobile unlocked from the start B^)

really surprised by no last gen version but by release I can sorta see why

 

[Alienous]

Lol at the batmobile being front and center.

"There you go. Happy now?"

Also that Batman's looking more lithe. Good news.

 

[Endo Punk]

The game takes place in Gotham? Like the whole of Gotham? And no last gen version!? Batmobile!!!!?? Oh yeeeaaaaah, now if they can just keep Joker out of the game I can't wait to get my hands on it, Arkham or not.

 

[Aostia]

Only boxarts for PS4/Xbox One/PC? No last gen or Wii U versions?

it seems so, and it's ap ity, 'cause I don't have a nextgen system yet...I'll add it to my nextgen backlog then..

 

[Bgamer90]

I'll wait for both reviews, and tech/glitch reports from other GAF'ers.

After Origins, and the myriad of tech issues that plagued it (and continue to plague it, esp on 360)...I don't care if it's by different devs, I'm out until they prove they can make a stable, playable game.

Did you play Arkham Asylum and/or City? They were completely fine. I fully trust rocksteady.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

Wait, so if this is GameInformers cover, what was PS Magazines cover going to be?

Probably still Batman. GI got the exclusive on it while OPM isn't out for another 2 weeks and is a UK magazine.

 

[Acquiescence]

https://twitter.com/ArkhamVideos/status/440859496978448386

Gotham City, fucking called it! Good on them for following the natural trajectory after the second game and having this be set in the main city. Now I'm very interested.

 

[Markitron]

So excited for this, especially as its not cross-gen. Something tells me that that Arkham Origins existence is probably what kept this game next-gen only

 

[Slixshot]

That discription. So good. Now give me an estimated release window

Holiday 2014, for sure. Pretty sure that's why Arkham Origins exists: to give Rocksteady the time to make their game and release on a yearly basis.

 

[nelsonroyale]

Next gen only has my interest. I was a bit burnt out after Arkham CIty, but this has my attention.

Also rather pathetic if this is the OPM cover....

 

[Miles Quaritch]

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/b...knight_announced_for_ps4_xbox_one_and_pc.html

Holy shit, we finally get to drive the Batmobile. HELL YEAH! Also fantastic that it's seemingly current gen only. That alone has me incredibly hyped.

As for the description, not sure what to make of it. Sounds an awful lot like Origins...

 

[bbd23]

Bought both games while they were on steam sale but found it hard to get into both...Interested to what see it looks like though

 

[Sub Zero]

So this is their last Arkham game? Maybe they will reboot it afterwards or just go for the long rumored Justice League game

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Fingers crossed that this means no more ghost-town.

 

[FaintColt388301]

I'll wait for both reviews, and tech/glitch reports from other GAF'ers.

After Origins, and the myriad of tech issues that plagued it (and continue to plague it, esp on 360)...I don't care if it's by different devs, I'm out until they prove they can make a stable, playable game.

Rocksteady has proved it already. I trust them with my unborn babies

 

[Moze]

Are we going to get a gameplay trailer today?

 

[ZeroX03]

I'll wait for both reviews, and tech/glitch reports from other GAF'ers.

After Origins, and the myriad of tech issues that plagued it (and continue to plague it, esp on 360)...I don't care if it's by different devs, I'm out until they prove they can make a stable, playable game.

They did prove they can make a stable, playable game. They made Arkham Asylum and Arkham City.

Scarecrow is a great villain, and I'm sure there'll be plenty of story twists to keep things fresh. No Joker will help too.

 

[DigitalOp]

I bought Arkham City but I haven't even booted the damn game. I completed Asylum and left it at that. So I am MORE than ready for some Bats on PS4

 

[McHuj]

If next-gen only, my hype went up 10X.

 

[block tower]

here's to hoping this game is PS4, X1, PC only. i'd love to see the Arkham art style get a new code of graphical paint. i would be very pleased if it's announced the new batman game is running in the Unreal Engine 4. seeing something close to this type of fidelity would really set the mood for a Batman Arkham game. i feel like something of this detail would be very doable on the PS4 and X1, especially after seeing what Sucker Punch has been able to pull off with Infamous Second Son on the PS4.

Batman Arkham City CGI Trailer Screenshot

Infamous Second Son In-Game Cinematic Screenshot

 

[Appollowexx]

Could not get into Arkham Origins despite loving the first two games. However that wasn't by Rocksteady so I'm pretty excited about this game, especially as it appears to be a next-gen only title - perhaps we can finally get a Gotham City done right.

 

[Endo Punk]

Are we going to get a gameplay trailer today?

I hope so and after 3 games the core combat needs to be greatly enhanced. I trust Rocksteady will do just that.

 

[Alienous]

They did prove they can make a stable, playable game. They made Arkham Asylum and Arkham City.

Scarecrow is a great villain, and I'm sure there'll be plenty of story twists to keep things fresh. No Joker will help too.

With Scarecrow you know some dreamy shit will go down, likely involving Joker.

It'll be cool if the explore hallucinations in gameplay.

 

[Mugy]

Man i'm getting hyped just to looking at the boxart. I need a high-res Gameinformer full cover to set as wallpaper in my PC

 

[Ampersands]

Next gen only, Batmobile, finale...

Checking all the boxes Rocksteady!

 

[Pharaoh 117]

Scarecrow, Batmobile, Gotham, Next-Gen only... Hype level is in the stars right now.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

Hmm..with this being next gen only+infamous+the order 1886 coming this year ,I might be purchasing a ps4 sooner than planned.

 

[Blader]

Is it actually next-gen only or are these just the only SKUs revealed so far?

I find it really hard to believe that they're skipping PS360, especially if it's still on UE3.

 

[Appollowexx]

Are we going to get a gameplay trailer today?

Doubtful. Typically Game Informer has the exclusive shots, which then launch a few days later on the web to other sites / mags and then a trailer is released a sometime later.

This can be seen with Evolve, The Order, The Witcher III, South Park Ect.

 

[8 X 11 Printer Paper]

Is it actually next-gen only or are these just the only SKUs revealed so far?

I find it really hard to believe that they're skipping PS360, especially if it's still on UE3.

Wouldn't surprise me if a second studio is doing PS360 ports of it.

 

[Slixshot]

I hope so and after 3 games the core combat needs to be greatly enhanced. I trust Rocksteady will do just that.

2 Games. Rocksteady didn't make Origins, which essentially just took the combat from City and added a couple new combos. But the transition from Asylum to City was pretty great, so I trust Rocksteady will make a similar jump, as well. Now, here's to hoping the story isn't as convoluted as City.

 

[ZeroX03]

With Scarecrow you know some dreamy shit will go down, likely involving Joker.

It'll be cool if the explore hallucinations in gameplay.

This series has a massive hard-on for hallucinations, Scarecrow in AA, Mad Hatter in AC and Copperhead/Mad Hatter/Joker in AO. They really went overboard in that one.

But yeah, fear toxin-induced Joker seems like the best fit for if they have to shoehorn him in there.

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

Another Batman game? Gotta squeeze that last money.

 

[PLASTICA-MAN]

Finallly! I hope they ditch the old UE3 and use UE4 this time and try to reach the quality of Arkham City intro (which they promised they could achieve it next-gen) or the UE4 Infiltrator demo.