Austin ツ Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Warner Bros. has announced the next title in the Batman: Arkham franchise will be Batman: Arkham Origins, currently in development for the PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U. It's currently slated for release on October 25 this year, but there's no mention of the game appearing on next-gen consoles. The game, which is the subject of Game Informer's latest cover, will not be developed by Rocksteady Studios this time around, instead being worked on in-house at Warner Bros. Games Montreal. The new development team will be using many of the assets that Rocksteady has used in the past, including its customised Unreal engine so as to try and avoid any discrepancies in the aesthetic of the franchise. Eric Holmes, lead designer of games including The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction and Prototype, is heading up the project. The game will apparently take place long before both of the existing Arkham titles, when a young and inexperienced Batman will encounter many familiar villains for the first time. As can be seen in the Game Informer imagery, the assassin Deathstroke will be one such foe, making his core Arkham game debut. Alongside the console game though, Warner Bros. has also announced a handheld title, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate. The game, which will be released on PS Vita and 3DS again on October 25, is set after the events of Arkham Origins and is being developed by Armature Studio, the company that was founded by several of the brains behind the Metroid Prime trilogy. With this in mind, it's not too surprising to find it described as a "2.5-D Metroid-style exploration action game". Source: IGN.com I'm pretty excited, but at the same time I'm not too sure about this, kind of worried since Rocksteady won't be developing this time around, but I'm trying to stay positive since change isn't always a bad thing and they're keeping the combat style and Unreal Engine from Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Moon Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I'm sure I'll buy this game. Can't wait for it, especially if Deathstroke is the apparent main boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Evil Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Ew at Rocksteady not developing. Not as hyped already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Royal Nakamura Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I don't know if not having NPC civilians will be a positive impact on the mood and atmosphere of the video-game per se. I like the concept, though, I can see that they are attempting to loosely base their own original concept on particular battles that Batman has had in the comics. I'm happy at Rocksteady not developing it since they claimed Arkham City was their last. It would've made me feel a bit bitter if they broke their promise to develop a prequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah, I don't think not having Rocksteady do it is that big a deal. Especially since it says WB-Mon is pretty much just copy-pasting Rocksteady's assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 No Rocksteady worries me a bit. But eh, I'll most likely be getting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeG Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Ew at Rocksteady not developing. Not as hyped already. Yeah, thats my thoughts right now... Hopefully they surprise us. But right now, I feel bummed about hearing this. Plus I'll be jumping next gen a month later so dunno if its worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzle. Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsie Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Very much looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarDaddyPlease Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 The 2.5D Metroid style is kind of irking me as I don't know how that'll hold up, but they're pretty versed in that style so shouldn't be a big worry. But the Arkham series of games so far has been a very unique experience that everyone has loved, I don't know how well they do if they change too much in it since this game is such a big title now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugLife Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 There are so many games coming out this year that I want. This will probably be added to that list unless I don't like what i see whenever gameplay trailers are released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Loved the previous two games so I'll be picking this up for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSmex. Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I'm looking forward to this. As it is a prequel, and said to not be on Next Gen. I am hoping we may hear something about Rocksteady working on a next gen sequel to City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlterNation Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 The lack of Rocksteady highly dissapoints me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeG Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 New images of some baddies: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/TheAlexLynch/news/?a=77292 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Those Arkham Orgins: Blackgate images remind me of Shadow Complex. Im actually pretty souped for that. What happened to the game that was suppose to have other DC superheros in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Nakamura Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Are you talking about Injustice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 What happened to the game that was suppose to have other DC superheros in it? I think it was rumored that this game would be when the Justice League formed. Jury's still out on whether that happens, but it doesn't seem likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Batman Arkham = new Assassin's Creed. I already feel like they're overdoing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkedmindz Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I have very mixed feelings on this. I love the series of games, but no Rocksteady worries me. I still have high hopes, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 What happened to the game that was suppose to have other DC superheros in it? I think it was rumored that this game would be when the Justice League formed. Jury's still out on whether that happens, but it doesn't seem likely. Damn I was getting psyced fly around Arkham as the Green Lantern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning116 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I will be watching this. I'm not so sure about the Metroid 2.5D thing or the fact that Rocksteady aren't making this game. BUT I'm willing to try it if it's any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neg Crepe Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 WM Montreal worked on Batman Arkham City for the wiiU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin ツ Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 The 2.5D Metroid style is kind of irking me as I don't know how that'll hold up, but they're pretty versed in that style so shouldn't be a big worry. But the Arkham series of games so far has been a very unique experience that everyone has loved, I don't know how well they do if they change too much in it since this game is such a big title now. The 2.5D game is just the DS and Vita versions of the game. The PS3 and 360 versions will be free roam like Arkham City and Arkham Asylum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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