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No more Arkham games coming says Kevin Conroy
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ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
I think Conroy is right.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1396831
Rocksteady and WB Montreal are doing live service games now it seems.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1396831
Rocksteady and WB Montreal are doing live service games now it seems.
osnameless
Member
Smith handled the voice of a younger Batman quite well, same goes with Troy Baker and the Joker.
I don't think I have a problem with ending the series (it is highly unlikely though) except that I wished for a better and more fitting ending than Arkham Knight.
But no matter what, Rocksteady made one of the best game series I ever played
FunkMiller
Gold Member
Bear in mind that A) Conroy is desperate for attention most of the time, and is notorious for making public announcements about things he has tenuous links to at best. B) He didn't do Origins.
On one hand, I'm pretty sure Rocksteady wants to move on and the original trilogy (Arkham Origins doesnt count) had a pretty definitive end
On the other hand, WB is a big publisher, and Batman is maybe the most valuable IP the company as a whole owns. So it's hard to believe that the property would lie untapped for long. I mean really, there's no reason to include the Arkham name in there at this point for any reason other than branding, right? Batman: Arkham is just a sub-brand of Batman, and all it takes is a good game without Arkham in the name for that shit to be de-emphasized
i guess what im saying is they'll make another batman game eventually but it might not involve rocksteady and it might not be called arkham: something
On the other hand, WB is a big publisher, and Batman is maybe the most valuable IP the company as a whole owns. So it's hard to believe that the property would lie untapped for long. I mean really, there's no reason to include the Arkham name in there at this point for any reason other than branding, right? Batman: Arkham is just a sub-brand of Batman, and all it takes is a good game without Arkham in the name for that shit to be de-emphasized
i guess what im saying is they'll make another batman game eventually but it might not involve rocksteady and it might not be called arkham: something
Duchess O'Death
Member
I hope they don't make a direct sequel. Though I would love a new trilogy set in a populated Gotham and we get to play as Bruce Wayne a lot. Think Spider-man PS4 game but with Batman.
Roni
Gold Member
Knight was, in many ways, like Asylum for me. Marvelous moment-to-moment gameplay, great set pieces and not so great bosses. Really surprised, if this information is reliable, that WB is not doing any more of those.
But I think he's just denying it because he did sort of leak Knight was happening when Origins was coming around. So I guess his default answer is 'no' now...
But I think he's just denying it because he did sort of leak Knight was happening when Origins was coming around. So I guess his default answer is 'no' now...
Cheat Code
Member
Why would Conroy know anything when WB Montreal would use Roger Craig Smith for their Batman games?
That's fine. I'm always hoping for more big-budget batman games, but the arkham formula has had it's time. Same goes for Kevin Conroy in the voice role - it's iconic, but it's not definitive.
After Knight there's nowhere else you can really go. Wrapped everything in a bow, while Origins pretty much cemented any need for a prequel. The games don't really have enough material for a spin-off or anything that focuses on characters. Plus, that Arkham prefix really lost any need after City.
Plenty of places they could play around with the formula - replace the open world with something a little smaller and more linear, or expand on the detective gameplay for a more puzzle focused game. Combat can be changed, so can how you use the gadgets.
I am genuinely curious what Rocksteady are cooking up though.
After Knight there's nowhere else you can really go. Wrapped everything in a bow, while Origins pretty much cemented any need for a prequel. The games don't really have enough material for a spin-off or anything that focuses on characters. Plus, that Arkham prefix really lost any need after City.
Plenty of places they could play around with the formula - replace the open world with something a little smaller and more linear, or expand on the detective gameplay for a more puzzle focused game. Combat can be changed, so can how you use the gadgets.
I am genuinely curious what Rocksteady are cooking up though.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
It's a Justice League game like Destiny in structure.
dragonyeuw
Member
Was Origins on PC ever 'fixed'? That's the only one I haven't played and I recall there being some bugs? I'm kinda in the mood for another Arkham game.
Shambalakan
Member
So sad. 
Really loved Arkham Knight and want more games...
Really loved Arkham Knight and want more games...
Jawmuncher
Member
I played it last year and didn't run into any issues. So it must've been for the most part.
dragonyeuw
Member
Ok thanks, I'll probably pick it up the next time steam puts it on sale.
There have been rumblings of Superman, but also of multiplayer Justice League.
I'd be livid if they were making a God of War like Wonder Woman game.
Strider311
Member
Bummer for me personally. One of my most favorite series. I replay one of them every year, and loved every game. I've been holding out, hoping for a reveal on the rumored/leaked games, but now I'm wondering if that isn't ever going to come.
Sad Affleck
Member
Boo! I love all Arkham games except Knight.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Rocksteady are great, I want to see them do something else. I like the Arkham games but I'd rather they leave it before it becomes stale.
UnlovedJew
Member
Seems like Knight bombed. Just look at how quickly it's dropped in price everywhere and how quickly it fell out of discussion. This is probably for the best.
It's a shame because I thought Knight was the best of the series, but four games of the same formula is one too many.
It's a shame because I thought Knight was the best of the series, but four games of the same formula is one too many.
Man, this news saddens me. I got in late with the Arkham games, starting with Knight, and going back and replaying all the others after 2 playthroughs of Knight. Also loved Arkham VR on the Vive.
Would've loved more of this.
Having played all in very close proximity in time, I agree. Knight was the best game, most QoL improvments. Felt strange playing Asylum after Knight.
Roger Craig Smith was great as Batman in Origins, took me a while to even notice it was a new voice. But I'll take a hard pass on Troy Baker as the Joker. Irked me as hell, as it wasn't Troy doing Joker, it was Troy, trying to do Mark Hamill doing the Joker. Him and Gordon were the worst parts (VA considerd) about the game, imo.
Would've loved more of this.
Having played all in very close proximity in time, I agree. Knight was the best game, most QoL improvments. Felt strange playing Asylum after Knight.
Roger Craig Smith was great as Batman in Origins, took me a while to even notice it was a new voice. But I'll take a hard pass on Troy Baker as the Joker. Irked me as hell, as it wasn't Troy doing Joker, it was Troy, trying to do Mark Hamill doing the Joker. Him and Gordon were the worst parts (VA considerd) about the game, imo.
Doctoglethorpe
Member
Nah they just hired the Origins VA instead, because he's actually better.
Is what I am hoping. It's a damn shame if there's never a follow up to Origins. Secretly best Arkham game that people only shat on because they went in expecting a toilet.
Is what I am hoping. It's a damn shame if there's never a follow up to Origins. Secretly best Arkham game that people only shat on because they went in expecting a toilet.
Id like to know this too. I adored Arkham Knight, one of the best games ive played this gen (yes ive played your favourite games too).
dancingphlower
Member
I would probably rank Knight higher than Asylum, but they're pretty close. With hindsight I think City is the best in terms of pacing, moments, and that intangible feeling of being Batman, although Knight has the best mechanical elements.
dead souls
Member
This would have made me sad, but after Batman: Shitty Batmobile I'm glad the series is over.
MAX PAYMENT
Member
Bummer. Knight wasn't the best note to end on.
bonesmccoy
Banned
I'm ok with this, if true. I feel like the Arkham formula has been pushed beyond it's limits.
I'd love for the next Batman game to be a take on GCC.
I'd love for the next Batman game to be a take on GCC.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
For Suicide Squad. Which was cancelled. And even when it was in development it was a borderlands-inspired coop loot-driven game, not a conventional Batman-style title.
Full campaign of Batman: Arkham VR with RCS as Batman? why not!
Also, man people really disliked the Batmobile sections, I thought they were a nice way to break gameplay every now and then.
slick7rick
Member
I'm saddened but also relieved. I'm anticipating RS's next game, whatever it may be. It'll be good to try something new. Knight was an excellent end to an excellent trilogy.
Man, so sad to know Batman video games are over
I wanted more Batman Arkham Knight style games, really really loved the game even though Gaf seems to despise it.
Hopefully Rocksteady are not working on an awful DC property like Suicide Squad-that would put me to sleep and be a great waste of talent there.
I wanted more Batman Arkham Knight style games, really really loved the game even though Gaf seems to despise it.
Hopefully Rocksteady are not working on an awful DC property like Suicide Squad-that would put me to sleep and be a great waste of talent there.
Diablohead
Member
I feel like the rough start to knight pc and the remasters of asylum and city being rather basic and filled with design issues was enough to scare WB away from wanting more arkham for a bit.
What started great slowly went downhill.
What started great slowly went downhill.
dragonyeuw
Member
I'm surprised there hasn't been any follow-up DLC for the VR Arkham game, unless they were waiting for the receipts to know whether to invest in more content.
pretty done
Member
Knight was incredible so I'm in for whatever Rocksteady does next. Easily the best gameplay in the series, especially the predator rooms.
About 23 000 sold on Steam according to steamspy, might not be enough for them to pursue it really. VR user base is quite small still, and I think specially for a game with the level of polish Arkham VR had, the time spent developing vs the return isn't as good as these larger publishers really want.