Author Topic: Batman: Arkham City -> Update: Batman AA + AC PC ditches G4WL, now uses Steam (Read 17384 times)

MysterD · « **on:** Sunday, December 13, 2009, 07:47:59 AM »

MysterD · « **Reply #1 on:** Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 03:09:15 PM »

Warner Bros. buys out Rocksteady Studios.

beo · « **Reply #2 on:** Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 03:35:15 PM »

they don't own them in their entirety - square-enix still holds about 20%.

iPPi · « **Reply #3 on:** Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 05:36:40 PM »

Hopefully that won't affect the quality of the game.

MysterD · « **Reply #4 on:** Thursday, August 05, 2010, 01:41:00 PM »

Batman: Arkham City is official title for Batman: Arkham Asylum 2.

scottws · « **Reply #5 on:** Thursday, August 05, 2010, 02:29:11 PM »

Is there an "Arkham City" in the Batman universe? The Nolan movies place it in "The Narrows". I think all the other lore has it in the outskirts of Gotham.

Xessive · « **Reply #6 on:** Thursday, August 05, 2010, 02:54:38 PM »

Well, the game places the asylum on the isolated Arkham Island.

I think the title is more of a reference to the madness of Arkham Asylum taking over Gotham city.

Cobra951 · « **Reply #7 on:** Thursday, August 05, 2010, 08:35:16 PM »

I completed the game and found out the identity of Amadeus Arkham. That gives me a general idea of where the plot might be headed, and why the name of the 2nd installment.

Pugnate · « **Reply #8 on:** Thursday, August 05, 2010, 08:56:21 PM »

Never heard the name "Arkham City" before. This is all for brand recognition.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #9 on:** Thursday, August 05, 2010, 09:39:05 PM »

I really did love the first game. I'm looking forward to this.

MysterD · « **Reply #10 on:** Monday, September 06, 2010, 04:56:07 PM »

I'm curious to see what kind of MP component and modes Batman: AC might have...
...Even though I have this feeling it probably won't need it.

I hope it ain't the usual generic, typical cookie-cutter, or "Me Too" MP portions we've seen a lot of, of late..

PyroMenace · « **Reply #11 on:** Saturday, September 25, 2010, 06:05:35 AM »

According to this interview, this will be the last time Mark Hamill reprises his role for the joker. Well this is it, the age of Heath Ledger and Mark Hamill as the joker will come to a close, the best its ever gotten.

MysterD · « **Reply #12 on:** Monday, February 14, 2011, 02:51:02 PM »

Destructoid -> NO MP for Arkham City.

We can all start rejoicing - since we won't have to worry if it'll be a generic "Me Too" MP, since there is no MP.

sirean_syan · « **Reply #13 on:** Friday, July 01, 2011, 02:04:26 PM »

Holy crap this looks awesome.

Xessive · « **Reply #14 on:** Friday, July 01, 2011, 02:58:17 PM »

Oh yeah. I'm on the edge of my seat in anticipation!

EDIT:
I am so glad Catowman resembles Adam Hughes' version:

MysterD · « **Reply #15 on:** Friday, July 22, 2011, 08:06:01 PM »

G4TV -> Looks like Batman: AC will have DLC later on.

scottws · « **Reply #16 on:** Friday, July 22, 2011, 09:18:48 PM »

Update: The sun will rise tomorrow.

PyroMenace · « **Reply #17 on:** Saturday, July 23, 2011, 02:23:46 AM »

Ice is slippery if you try to walk on it. That's the latest news I've heard.

Pugnate · « **Reply #18 on:** Saturday, July 23, 2011, 06:15:37 AM »

I hear AngryKeebler was a great man... but that was another life.

Cobra951 · « **Reply #19 on:** Saturday, July 23, 2011, 08:30:11 AM »

Tonight's forecast: dark! Continued mostly dark overnight, becoming widely scattered light in the morning.

idolminds · « **Reply #20 on:** Saturday, July 23, 2011, 09:21:36 AM »

+1 for Carlin reference.

MysterD · « **Reply #21 on:** Saturday, August 27, 2011, 10:04:51 PM »

Bluesnews -> NO G4WL support for Batman: Arkham City PC.

Xessive · « **Reply #22 on:** Saturday, August 27, 2011, 10:19:03 PM »

Awesome news!

Now, the question is will it be a Steamworks game instead?

MysterD · « **Reply #23 on:** Saturday, August 27, 2011, 11:18:39 PM »

Quote from: Xessive on Saturday, August 27, 2011, 10:19:03 PM

Awesome news!

Now, the question is will it be a Steamworks game instead?

That'd be my guess - given how some recent Warner Bros. published PC games have used Steam -> FEAR 2, FEAR 3 and Bastion.

We'll have to wait and see for the official announcement, of course...

PyroMenace · « **Reply #24 on:** Sunday, August 28, 2011, 04:30:15 AM »

Here's a look at Mr. Freeze. They do such a great job with the villains.

Xessive · « **Reply #25 on:** Sunday, August 28, 2011, 10:15:44 AM »

The game just popped up on Green Man Gaming with 15% discount ($42.45 USD) and it has a tag "Cannot be traded in" which is a strong suggestion that it's gonna be a Steamworks title. Not certain but very likely.

EDIT:
Just ran a search on the forums and of the moderators had this to say:

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GMG Twitter Quote: Our version is a Capsule title that will be using Securom, sorry. /Rob

For the record - if it's going to be Capsule version of SecuROM DRM it will not have the activation limit standard SecuROM does (like the one featured in Arkham Asylum).

EDIT 2:
Forgot to mention, they have a 20% off coupon HAPPY-PAYDA-YSITE which can be stacked with the 15% pre-order discount, bringing Arkham City down to a very tantalizing $33.96 USD!

MysterD · « **Reply #26 on:** Thursday, September 01, 2011, 02:51:22 PM »

So Batman: AC PC will use G4WL, actually.

I dunno anymore... [shrug]

Xessive · « **Reply #27 on:** Friday, September 02, 2011, 09:04:09 AM »

Holy schnitzel... Why? WHY?!!

UPDATE:
I pre-ordered it on GMG along with Assassin's Creed: Revelations for $58 total. Using the 20% coupon along with some credit I racked up from referrals

MysterD · « **Reply #28 on:** Friday, September 02, 2011, 03:02:02 PM »

Quote from: Xessive on Friday, September 02, 2011, 09:04:09 AM

Holy schnitzel... Why? WHY?!!

If only Microsoft would FIX the MAJOR problems G4WL has, then this wouldn't be an issue....

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UPDATE:
I pre-ordered it on GMG along with Assassin's Creed: Revelations for $58 total. Using the 20% coupon along with some credit I racked up from referrals

Hope they both are awesome.

I'm betting given Batman: AA and how great AC series been since AC2, it's a VERY safe bet.

Xessive · « **Reply #29 on:** Friday, September 02, 2011, 11:27:27 PM »

I'm really psyched for the games but I need to develop some patience and stop buying pre-orders! Granted in this case I think I got a great deal.

MysterD · « **Reply #30 on:** Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 03:22:23 PM »

PC version delayed until November.

MysterD · « **Reply #31 on:** Monday, October 03, 2011, 07:13:05 AM »

Official PlayStation Magazine Australia is giving Batman: Arkham City a Perfect 10.

EDIT:
IGN -> There might be more Batman games from Rocksteady after Arkham City.

idolminds · « **Reply #32 on:** Thursday, October 13, 2011, 11:28:46 AM »

Playing as Catwoman requires a code. Only in new copies, of course. Oh, and you have to download the content. Its 600MB. So anyone with their consoles offline or with shitty internet like me are going to have ever so much fun with this.

Pugnate · « **Reply #33 on:** Thursday, October 13, 2011, 01:15:29 PM »

Quote from: MysterD on Monday, October 03, 2011, 07:13:05 AM

There might be more Batman games from Rocksteady after Arkham City.

Really?

MysterD · « **Reply #34 on:** Thursday, October 13, 2011, 02:50:24 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Thursday, October 13, 2011, 01:15:29 PM

Really?

Well, Pug - you never know w/ some designers.
Some might actually want to do SOMETHING else, you know...

Example: David Cage usually REFUSES to do sequels.

MysterD · « **Reply #35 on:** Thursday, October 13, 2011, 04:10:35 PM »

Quote from: idolminds on Thursday, October 13, 2011, 11:28:46 AM

Playing as Catwoman requires a code. Only in new copies, of course. Oh, and you have to download the content. Its 600MB. So anyone with their consoles offline or with shitty internet like me are going to have ever so much fun with this.

That's garbage for all y'all console gamers.

So, what are they going to do w/ the PC version?

idolminds · « **Reply #36 on:** Thursday, October 13, 2011, 05:36:49 PM »

Apparently it comes with the Catwoman thing, since there really isnt much of a used PC market.

Pugnate · « **Reply #37 on:** Thursday, October 13, 2011, 10:40:05 PM »

Quote from: MysterD on Thursday, October 13, 2011, 02:50:24 PM

Well, Pug - you never know w/ some designers.
Some might actually want to do SOMETHING else, you know...

Example: David Cage usually REFUSES to do sequels.

They've been contracted for seven Batman games. They've done two now. Lots to go!

idolminds · « **Reply #38 on:** Friday, October 14, 2011, 10:57:39 AM »

Everyone buying used copies at Gamestop gets Catwoman DLC free.

So, now things are a little clearer. WB hides Catwoman behind a DLC code. People buying new get it (unless your console is offline or you have a shitty internet connection). Then they make a deal with Gamestop where GS buys the DLC codes in bulk from WB and then gives them to people buying used copies. Its a ploy to get money out of Gamestop. This also will keep the price of used copies at GS higher than normal which is less incentive to buy it over new.

Of course this just pushes people to only buy and sell with GS, making them bigger and probably pissing off everyone else. Its sneaky and weird.

MysterD · « **Reply #39 on:** Friday, October 14, 2011, 03:21:32 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Thursday, October 13, 2011, 10:40:05 PM

They've been contracted for seven Batman games. They've done two now. Lots to go!

Crap, I didn't realize they're under contract for THAT many Batman games...geez!

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