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[DrBo42]

Ok I captured the stuff and uploaded it to Youtube. Don#t know how the quality will be though. Capturing a flash video and then Youtube processing might not look great. Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64swfFxnLmc

You're my hero, it looks great. Thanks Xater.

 

[Xater]

You're my hero, it looks great. Thanks Xater.

No problem. Maybe I should also mention translate some of the most important stuff:

- Tells it's own story but it has parallels to the graphic novel Arkham Asylum.

- In the video you see the Xbox 360 version.

- Fight system looks flashy but is quite simple. You should movew the stick in the direction of the enemy and hit the attack button.

- Batman is very vulnerable against bullets.

- You have to use the detective mode to find clues, take samples etc.

- Detective mode also helps to find secret ways through the asylum and scan for enemies.

- They really enjoyed what they palyed in the preview code.

- Release: July 6th 2009

- Game reminds them of Metroid: open world, you have to scan for stuff, use a grappling hook to get rid of ostacles and find secret tunnels to get through the world.

 

[Twig]

I don't even know the comics or cartoons that well. I've seen The Dark Knight, and some of the older Batman movies (which I don't remember at all).

I like almost everything I see here.

Except Harley.

 

[mujun]

No problem. Maybe I should also mention translate some of the most important stuff:

- Tells it's own story but it has parallels to the graphic novel Arkham Asylum.

- In the video you see the Xbox 360 version.

- Fight system looks flashy but is quite simple. You should movew the stick in the direction of the enemy and hit the attack button.

- Batman is very vulnerable against bullets.

- You have to use the detective mode to find clues, take samples etc.

- Detective mode also helps to find secret ways through the asylum and scan for enemies.

- They really enjoyed what they palyed in the preview code.

- Release: July 6th 2009

- Game reminds them of Metroid: open world, you have to scan for stuff, use a grappling hook to get rid of ostacles and find secret tunnels to get through the world.

reading this cements this as my 2nd most wanted game this year (after ufc 2k9).

 

[SketchTheArtist]

Thanks a lot for uploading the video. Looks so good.

Is it still releasing on May 30th in North America?

 

[Xater]

Thanks a lot for uploading the video. Looks so good.

Is it still releasing on May 30th in North America?

Nope, IGN says June 23rd.

 

[DrBo42]

I'm getting a little worried about detective mode. From that video it seems like there's no real challenge to it, everything is spelled out for you.

 

[NameIess]

This is starting to turn into an unexpected day one purchase...
I hope they release a demo, because that would confirm a day one purchase.

If they choose not to release a demo I may wait for some of the reviews to confirm my purchase.

 

[bathala]

great vid, get to see some combat.

I like that cape animation during the combat

 

[Shake Appeal]

This is starting to turn into an unexpected day one purchase...
I hope they release a demo, because that would confirm a day one purchase.

If they choose not to release a demo I may wait for some of the reviews to confirm my purchase.

Tell me more about your purchase and the potential avenues it may take.

 

[The Nature Roy]

Wow, this game just keeps looking better and better. Can't wait.

 

[AgentOtaku]

lookin' fantastic!

 

[∀ Narayan]

I don't mind Harley's look too much.

Game is going to own.

 

[The Nature Roy]

I don't mind Harley's look too much.

Game is going to own.

I agree. I realize I'm in the minority, but the art style is bang on for me, visible irises (especially visible irises) and everything. For me it's a great combination of mixing some sense of realism with the exaggerated and stylized nature of comic book art.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Agreed ....I dig the art direction quite alot

In fact, I was wonderin' if someone knew what piece it was pulling it's looks from?

 

[blindrocket]

I'm getting a little worried about detective mode. From that video it seems like there's no real challenge to it, everything is spelled out for you.

Yes, it seems developers can't make a really good detective mode in a game. For example I had high hopes for that in Condemned.

 

[The Nature Roy]

Agreed ....I dig the art direction quite alot

In fact, I was wonderin' if someone knew what piece it was pulling it's looks from?

I'm not sure if it's based on any specific comic, but I know I've read that the basic art design was being handled by Wildstorm (Jim Lee's DC-owned studio).

 

[kizmah]

Thanks for the vid Xater.

This just keeps looking better and better. It feels like a day one already. Any comparisons to Metroid is a huge plus as well.

 

[∀ Narayan]

I think this is mostly based off of the Arkham Asylum graphic novel. I'm not sure though.

 

[Aske]

I'm getting a little worried about detective mode. From that video it seems like there's no real challenge to it, everything is spelled out for you.

Hopefully the challenge will lie in knowing when to use it. If the game overwhelms you with suspicious looking items that turn out to be red-herrings, or doesn't always say "turn on detective mode here to progress" it could still make players work for the information in spite of all those obvious icons we see in the video. But I agree that it would have been nice if the clues were more subtle. It seems like you switch on detective mode to overlay the environment with giant 'CLUE HERE' captions, rather than a few judicious highlights that the player has to be mindful to register and then interpret correctly.

 

[neight]

I fear a lot of you are hyping yourselves to disappointment. I'm not expecting the gameplay to be anything but mediocre but I'm in it for the overall Batman experience with the awesome production values.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

This game could be the worst thing to ever happen to gaming, but I would still buy it. For my inner Batman: The Animated Series fanboy, this is a godsend.

 

[DrBo42]

Watch this space for more videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV7mT58HX9Q

And now a video of someone who has no idea what they're doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-uuXIcZDiI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNLjs8yPPOY

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

This actually looks good. I am surprised.

 

[Shake Appeal]

Yes, it seems developers can't make a really good detective mode in a game. For example I had high hopes for that in Condemned.

The early levels of Condemned 2 have well-implemented detective work. Then it all falls apart in hilarious fashion.

 

[Dreavus]

This game could be the worst thing to ever happen to gaming, but I would still buy it. For my inner Batman: The Animated Series fanboy, this is a godsend.

This.

Seeing most (all?) of the original voice acting cast back from the old animated series is absolutely incredible.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Interview with the games writer here

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/batmanarkhamasylum/news.html?sid=6208260

 

[∀ Narayan]

What the Hell is this from?

Anyway, I hope they fix the cape clipping.

 

[rockman zx]

What the Hell is this from?

Anyway, I hope they fix the cape clipping.

BlazBlue.

 

[SolidSnakex]

New gameplay vids

HD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48330.html
SD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48331.html

HD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48332.html
SD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48333.html

 

[Raide]

This game is looking more and more interesting.

Thanks for the links SolidSnakex.

 

[Ruprit]

The first video is incredibly annoying, cept for the gyrating dude near the end :lol. The second video though, that sells the game.

 

[Htown]

I was sold when he just nonchalantly grabbed the leg of the dude trying to kick him from behind.

 

[AgentOtaku]

New gameplay vids

HD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48330.html
SD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48331.html

HD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48332.html
SD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48333.html

Thanks!

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

New gameplay vids

HD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48330.html
SD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48331.html

HD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48332.html
SD: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48333.html

terrible ragdoll

 

[xray49er]

They put this game in the ps3 kiosk at the bestbuy I moonlight at. I havent got a chance to play it but it looked and seem to run pretty good on the Ps3. If you guys have a bestbuy around you check it out it may be there as well

 

[Kagari]

Old? http://kotaku.com/5224844/play-as-the-joker-in-arkham-asylum-ps3

 

[chubigans]

Old? http://kotaku.com/5224844/play-as-the-joker-in-arkham-asylum-ps3

This game sure is getting a lot of PS3 love. Awesome.

 

[Somnia]

Old? http://kotaku.com/5224844/play-as-the-joker-in-arkham-asylum-ps3

Oh snap! Gonna beat down some fools with the Joker for sure.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Took me a minute to realize this wasn't Batman disguised in a giant suit.

 

[Guzim]

I finally got the chance to play the demo today, and I liked it a lot. Gameplay was fun. I can't wait for it.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Took me a minute to realize this wasn't Batman disguised in a giant suit.

:lol

 

[Gully State]

Anyone know of any stores in the Los Angeles area that have the demo kiosk?

 

[JudgeN]

Have we seen PS3 version footage yet?

 

[Fanboydestroyer]

Wait a second! This game is coming out in June? I thought it had a Fall release date. I'm so glad that my information was wrong. I cannot wait to play this game. I am a little skeptical about it being good, but with the people involved like Paul Dini, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamil, and Arleen Sorkin I can't help but get excited. I will be paying close attention to this game and depending on how much money I have, I will be picking it up in June.

 

[icecream]

Have we seen PS3 version footage yet?

If you'd actually, you know, watch the videos that were linked, you'd see they were the PS3 versions.

 

[Returners]

http://kotaku.com/5224844/play-as-the-joker-in-arkham-asylum-ps3

ps3 version totally bought

 

[JudgeN]

If you'd actually, you know, watch the videos that were linked, you'd see they were the PS3 versions.

Links aren't working, i tried.

Edit: O there back, looks good

 

[esbern]

you know how i know this game is going to be fucking awesome? the only thing you kids can find to complain about is fucking Harley Quinn.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

http://kotaku.com/5224844/play-as-the-joker-in-arkham-asylum-ps3

ps3 version totally bought