A new developer diary for Batman Arkham Asylum is available below the fold. It’s a “making of” video that touches on the game’s narrative and environmental design, as well as motion-capture and Rocksteady Studios’ desire to create a solid Batman title (for the first time, ever). The last bit is the sticking point. Game director and studio co-founder Sefton Hill describes, in the video, what it feels like to attempt to create a great Batman title:
“Rocksteady is taking on that challenge [of creating a great Batman game],” Hill says. “It’s half exciting and half terrifying. You know, the burden’s out there that the world wants a great Batman game. And to be honest, we all want a great Batman game. So that’s the inspiration as well for us. He’s such a cultural icon; he deserves a game to match.”
Indeed he does. If Arkham Asylum turns out great, we suggest Rocksteady moves on to Captain America. Now that’s a hero that needs a solid game. Make it happen.
@ FalconReaper: While that seems like a good choice, I think if we keep hearing Nolan North's voice as different characters we're eventually going to get sick of him. I like him as Nathan Drake, and he was good as the Prince in PoP, but that's enough for me. Both characters already sound so similar to my ears.
@Lunitix, Nah, Raven want Deadpool, and after Wolverine I'd be happy to see them get it. Want to see a Midnighter game, he's Captain America, Batman and Wolverine all rolled in to one nasty package, and his main superpower would be an interesting challenge and game mechanic
I wonder if a Midnighter game would have the guts play out his homosexual relationship with Appolo (the Superman of the Wildstorm Universe) as they are lovers....That'd be pretty interesting.
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Having played through the demo and PS3 exclusive Joker levels at E3, I pretty much knew what to expect from this demo. Which is a good thing. Only thing, the demo is so damn short. Guess that's why it's a demo, right?
Anyway, the game is stunning. The fighting system and voice acting are superb. Mark Hamill does a terrific job with the Joker.
Also, Kevin Conroy.
And Arleen Sorkin. =)
@kjohnson1585
The Adventures of Batman and Robin for the SNES was, indeed, damn awesome. I'll throw it in my SNES every once in a while and realize how cool the game is. It had a few flaws, but overall is a very, very good Batman game. I especially heart that Catwoman chase level and the game's music. Sweet.
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9:00 PM on 08.07.2009
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Fanboy: It was the fucking shit! Can't wait for this, day 1 purchase!
Realist: What's up with there being Gargoyles everywhere that you can Grapple to? What is this, Knight Boat™
GET ROCKSTEADY ON THE PHONE!
Having played through the demo and PS3 exclusive Joker levels at E3, I pretty much knew what to expect from this demo. Which is a good thing. Only thing, the demo is so damn short. Guess that's why it's a demo, right?
Anyway, the game is stunning. The fighting system and voice acting are superb. Mark Hamill does a terrific job with the Joker.
Also, Kevin Conroy.
And Arleen Sorkin. =)
@kjohnson1585
The Adventures of Batman and Robin for the SNES was, indeed, damn awesome. I'll throw it in my SNES every once in a while and realize how cool the game is. It had a few flaws, but overall is a very, very good Batman game. I especially heart that Catwoman chase level and the game's music. Sweet.