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[keakster]

Confirmation of Wii U DLC? This ad seems to suggest it, however, fine print says "not available on all platforms"

Edit:

I posted about this in the other thread:

No mention of Deathstroke for Wii U and it's missing from the box.

The press release:

Deathstroke confirmed as playable character in Batman: Arkham Origins challenge mode pre-order now for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC for exclusive early access to the Deathstroke pack

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment confirmed that Deathstroke will be a fully playable character in the challenge mode for Batman: Arkham Origins™. Fans who pre-order the game for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 system or Windows PC will receive exclusive early access to the Deathstroke pack.

However, some retailers are listing it, like GameStop and Amazon.

 

[pixlexic]

I really hope the Wii u version is not an afterthought. The second screen could help a lot in this game.

 

[Nirolak]

Split bump.

Might as well have a separate thread to speculate about which platforms aren't getting it and hopefully get a response out of Warner.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

WII U

 

[Meelow]

On Gamespot it also lists "Deathstroke" DLC for Wii U, so yeah it's coming.

 

[Jawmuncher]

if injustice is any indication it'll be WiiU. Seems to be the trend for some reason.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I posted about this in the other thread:

No mention of Deathstroke for Wii U and it's missing from the box.

The press release:

Deathstroke confirmed as playable character in Batman: Arkham Origins challenge mode pre-order now for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC for exclusive early access to the Deathstroke pack

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment confirmed that Deathstroke will be a fully playable character in the challenge mode for Batman: Arkham Origins™. Fans who pre-order the game for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 system or Windows PC will receive exclusive early access to the Deathstroke pack.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

Probably WiiU.

EDIT: WiiU.

 

[Captain Smoker]

WII U

http://www.ebgames.ca/nintendo-wii-u/games/batman-arkham-origins-with-bonus/316454

 

[jimi_dini]

however, fine print says "not available on all platforms"

PS3/Wii U exclusive?

 

[guek]

Is Deathstroke one of the villains in this game? Cuz if so, Slade should be able to beat the living snot out of Batman with his eye closed any day of the week.

 

[Meelow]

I posted about this in the other thread:




The press release:

Amazon also lists Deathstroke for Wii U.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7107DU/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Blood Diamonds]

I posted about this in the other thread:




The press release:

I AM A FUCKING WIZARD

Spoiler

not really

 

[Eusis]

PS3/Wii U exclusive?

Wii U anti-exclusive going by those pictures.

EDIT: Actually what are the odds they're counting 3DS/Vita for some reason? Because, uhh, yeah, not going to be there for an entirely different game.

 

[bigkrev]

Did they end up doing the Injustice stuff on WiiU? If not, this isn't coming to WiiU

 

[Assault]

Oh, come on!

 

[guek]

Did they end up doing the Injustice stuff on WiiU? If not, this isn't coming to WiiU

Yes, it's just coming a bit later (scheduled for summer)

 

[Spongebob]

Wii U constantly receiving the short end of the stick.

 

[Gartooth]

Kind of guessed this would happen after the Injustice DLC situation.

 

[Nirolak]

Wii U anti-exclusive going by those pictures.

EDIT: Actually what are the odds they're counting 3DS/Vita for some reason? Because, uhh, yeah, not going to be there for an entirely different game.

That's what I'm wondering.

The whole thing is kind of strange and mixed message.

 

[guek]

Kind of guessed this would happen after the Injustice DLC situation.

-_-;

 

[JimboJones]

eShop logo isn't listed, despite PSN and XboxLive logos being there.

 

[Creaking]

So, is there any sort of specific issue with Nintendo's store infrastructure or business system that makes publishers not want to provide DLC for the Wii U? It's a little baffling.

 

[Totobeni]

This is completely weird seeing that WB is actually one of Wii U best supporters so far.

 

[Meelow]

.

 

[Squire]

On Gamespot it also lists "Deathstroke" DLC for Wii U, so yeah it's coming.

I wouldn't be so sure considering GS isn't a retailer or WB.

 

[jimi_dini]

That's what I'm wondering.

The whole thing is kind of strange and mixed message.

Or maybe everywhere but PC?

It's "preorder for any platform now to get this DLC(*)"
(*) - not available on all platforms

Doesn't make sense.

 

[pixlexic]

eShop logo isn't listed, despite PSN and XboxLive logos being there.

Does eshop even have a logo? lol

 

[Nirolak]

Or maybe everywhere but PC?

It's "preorder for any platform now to get this DLC(*)"
(*) - not available on all platforms

Doesn't make sense.

PC is listed in the press release along with PS3 and 360.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

This is completely weird seeing that WB is actually one of Wii U best supporters so far.

Not so weird when you consider they had DLC issues with Injustice on Wii U, too.

 

[Captain Smoker]

I wouldn't be so sure considering GS isn't a retailer or WB.

amazon and ebgames list it too.

 

[Mileena]

Not surprising, but yea this stuff and online population (for games that apply) is why buying multiplats on Wii U is a bad idea. Not even WB are supporting it right and they're one of the only ones giving support at all.

 

[jimi_dini]

PC is listed in the press release along with PS3 and 360.

Didn't see the edit smh WB

Or maybe they will just put it on disc for Wii U? Unless that Wii U cover is faked or obsolete

 

[gogogow]

Does eshop even have a logo? lol

Yes it does.

 

[JimboJones]

Does eshop even have a logo? lol

Yeah, well it's just the name with the orange lower case e and Shop but you do see it listed along side the WiiU logo sometimes.

 

[Vorundor]

So, is there any sort of specific issue with Nintendo's store infrastructure or business system that makes publishers not want to provide DLC for the Wii U? It's a little baffling.

I don't get it either. Aside from the whole "smaller install base", does the Wii U have anything else that causes companies NOT to release DLCs?

 

[GulAtiCa]

Man, WB what are you doing?..

 

[Fantastical]

Can't wait for Reggie to spin this. "IT'S AN EXCLUSIVE VERSION FOR WII U. NO DLC!"

 

[Captain Smoker]

I don't get it either. Aside from the whole "smaller install base", does the Wii U have anything else that causes companies NOT to release DLCs?

No, since Ubisoft and Capcom have no problems.

 

[MrValtor]

I told you guys that the Ouya wouldn't get the DLC

 

[pixlexic]

So, is there any sort of specific issue with Nintendo's store infrastructure or business system that makes publishers not want to provide DLC for the Wii U? It's a little baffling.

Not really its just anything you add needs testing.. and testing is money.

 

[jimi_dini]

Can't wait for Reggie to spin this. "IT'S AN EXCLUSIVE VERSION FOR WII U. NO DLC!"

"Not the same game, not the same

Spoiler

preorder

content"

 

[Squire]

amazon and ebgames list it too.

WB doesn't in their PR though. Horses mouth.

 

[Eusis]

Can't wait for Reggie to spin this. "IT'S AN EXCLUSIVE VERSION FOR WII U. NO DLC!"

EXCLUSIVE FOR WII U: You get a nice clean cover art, we listened to everyone's complaints about the Arkham City GotY cover!

 

[pixlexic]

Maybe the wii u gives you that content free right off the disk? I can not imagine that its real DLC. just unlocked.

 

[ColdBlooder]

Yes it does.

Nintendo Network logo is not the eShop logo.

This is the eShop logo:

 

[Amir0x]

What can Nintendo realistically do, guys? Seriously. With a platform as consumed in flames as the Wii U is at the moment, can you blame any dev for not putting in extra effort?

It sucks if you're a Wii U only owner though, no doubt about that... that's why I only get the exclusives on the platform

Not that there have been many exclusives worth a damn, but, soon... Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3...

 

[Meelow]

We should wait before assuming, 3 big retailers list it for Wii U, boxart shows that it's coming as well.

 

[Ridley327]

I've had this theory in my head for a while now that the eShop infrastructure doesn't currently support direct DLC code redemption. The Wii U versions of games have been left out of all the pre-order stuff thus far, with Rayman Legends being the only exception (which hopefully means that it's being updated prior to its release), and I think this also helps explain why there aren't any season or online passes on the system, too.

One would think with Rayman Legends coming out two months prior to Arkham Origins that WB would be able to offer it, but perhaps they're playing it safe for now.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

I think it's pretty clear it's WiiU that won't be getting the DLC. It's clearly not going to be PS3 or 360 getting left out in the cold, and there's no reason not to release it on PC.

The only other option is that they could be getting cagey and referring to the 3DS and Vita versions of the game, even though they have different storylines and (I believe) completely different release dates.