GamingShogunThe Dark Knight Manual Releases With NYC Signing
To celebrate the release of the definitive volume about all things Nolan Batman there will be a book signing in NYC with the author Brandon T. Snider at Midtown Comics July 26th from 6-7pm. Even if you can’t make it to the signing, all Dark Knight fans should get the book The Dark Knight Manual! In 2005, filmmaker Christopher Nolan redefined Batman for a new generation with Batman Begins, followed in 2008 by The Dark Knight, and now 2012’s conclusion to the trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. Here, for the first time, is an in-world exploration of Christopher Nolan’s Batman:…
DCUO The Last Laugh DLC Pack Details
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 8, 2012 – The battle between heroes and villains in DC Universe™ Online (DCUO) continues as Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that The Last Laugh, the fourth downloadable content (DLC) pack for DCUO, will be available in June for download on the PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Last Laugh will pit players against each other in high-intensity multiplayer brawls, feature an all-new weapon, and introduce new Light-Powered Legends PvP characters. “We created this DLC purely for the players that like to take the fight to each other in DCUO’s amazing PvP…
Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition Announced
BURBANK, Calif. – April 23, 2012 –Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman: Arkham City™ Game of the Year Edition. The expanded version of the award-winning blockbuster videogame developed by Rocksteady Studios is scheduled for release in North America starting May 29, and in Europe, Australia and other global territories in September, for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Batman: Arkham City is one of the highest reviewed titles of 2011 and with the release of the Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition, fans can extend…
Gotham City Impostors Review (XBLA)
Gotham City Impostors is a rare breed. Coming along mere months after the critically acclaimed and long anticipated Batman: Arkham City, Impostors offers you a skewed look at the Batman universe through a pair of mentally imbalanced eyes. Playing as either a member of the ‘Bats’ or the ‘Jokerz,’ two street gangs taking after their favorite costumed celebrity, you will find yourself running and gunning through the streets of Gotham in an inspired and satirical FPS. “His is the path of righteousness, ours is the path of cordite and home-brew explosives.” The game is spawned from a four issue story…
The Dark Knight: Golden Dawn Deluxe Edition (Graphic Novel/DC Comics)
It really isn’t too surprising that with the success of the Dark Knight movies, the incredibly well done Batman Arkham games and the cancellation of Batman The Brave and The Bold for a darker Knight animated series in development that Dark Knight graphic novels and comics would start to take a grittier, darker approach than previous incarnations of the caped crusader. As a result, a lot of jewels of the writing world got to shine in this element. A couple of the more notable being the dynamic duo of David Finch and Jason Fabok who were given the reins of…
Batman: Arkham City PC Release Date Announced
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Rocksteady Studios have announced that the Games for Windows PC version of Batman: Arkham City will be available in North America beginning November 22, in Australia beginning November 23, in France and Benelux beginning November 24, and in other European territories beginning November 25.
Nightwing Bundle Pack Available Now
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment have announced that the highly anticipated Nightwing Bundle Pack for Batman: Arkham City is available today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 560 Microsoft Points and PlayStation Network for $6.99.
Batman: Arkham City Review
Let’s face it, now is an excellent time to be a fan of the Caped Crusader. Between Christopher Nolan’s films, direct-to-DVD features like “Batman: Year One,” and Rocksteady’s critically-acclaimed mega-blockbuster “Batman: Arkham Asylum” there has never been more quality Batman media to feast upon. Rocksteady has come along once again to add to that list with “Batman: Arkham City,” undoubtedly poised to rise to the top of many of this year’s Game of the Year lists. 2009’s Arkham Asylum offered gamers a chance to feel what it’s like to be the Batman. With a quality story drawing upon a decent…
Arkham City Sells Over 4.6 Million Worldwide
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that their new Batman: Arkham City has topped over 4.6 million units sold in its first week at retail. These figures are for worldwide sales, not just in North America! This is not counting the Windows PC version of the game, which is due out next month. “Batman: Arkham City is one of the best action adventure games, proven by the tremendous reviews, and it further establishes the Batman brand as a marquee franchise for our growing business,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Rocksteady Studios went above and beyond in delivering…
Batman: Arkham City PC Requirements Revealed
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has revealed the official PC requirements of their upcoming Batman: Arkham City on the Windows PC platform. The PC version of Arkham City is due out next month. The complete list of system requirements are as follows: Minimum System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or 7 CPU: Dual-Core CPU 2.4 Ghz RAM: 2GB Graphics Card: NVIDIA 8800 or ATI 3800 with 512MB of VRAM Sound: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista or 7 compatible sound card (100% DirectX 9.0c-compatible) DVD-ROM: Quad-speed (4x) DVD-ROM drive Hard Drive: 17.5GB free disk space Input Devices: 100% Windows XP/Vista or 7…
First Video of Arkham City on PC
Nvidia and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released the first video showing off Batman: Arkham City on the Windows PC platform. That version of the game is due out in November, but enjoy the taste of all the graphical treats to come!
Batman: Arkham City Launch Screenshots
Along with today’s release of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s Batman: Arkham City, a series of launch screenshots were also released. Enjoy! Screenshots
Batman: Arkham City Launch Trailer
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the official launch trailer for their upcoming Batman: Arkham City, which is due out on October 18, 2011 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms. The Windows PC version is said to be released later this year. Launch Trailer
Meet Nightwing of Batman: Arkham City
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has revealed the Nightwing Bundle Pack for their upcoming Batman: Arkham City. The DLC pack will cost 560 Microsoft Points ($6.99) and be available on November 22, 2011. Batman: Arkham City is due out on October 18, 2011.