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Guardian: First look at Batman: Arkham Asylum

Guardian writes: "OK, confession time: I didn't like Batman Begins or The Dark Knight. I know, I know, I've committed cinematic sacrilege by way of my admission, plus I'm fully aware I'm part of a clearly incorrect minority, but for me Christopher Nolan's films were too straight and too serious, too grounded in realism for me to enjoy."

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Christopher5413d ago

But the author just rubs me the wrong way. Doesn't seem like the person this game is directed regardless of his enthusiasm towards the game.

I can't get past him not liking the latest Batman movies, but then to go on to talk about how Batman is about being dark and gloomy is kind of weird. That is what Batman is, which is who you play in this game. That's who he was in the movies as well. The part where there's light and sunshine out is when you see Bruce Wayne. When you see the person who isn't hiding in shadows but is standing out in the brightest of lights so that you don't think he's the one that also skulks around in shadows.

And, desaturated hues is very key on with the latest renditions of Batman. It's not Nolan's direction, it's the direction of Batman for the last 10+ years in general. It's how Batman is envisioned in a real-world rather than an animated world where you are intended to use starkly contrasting tones to put just as much emphasis on how dark batman is compared to the real world at all times.

Anyway, the game seems to have a lot of potential, I think I just need to wait for someone who doesn't rub me the wrong way to do another write up.

/end_weird_rant

Kleptic5413d ago

I totally agree...

if you didn't like Nolan's batman films...then you shouldn't like any batman films...the Dark Knight was actually way more similar to the original Burton batman film than many would realize at first...Burton's is of course a lot more campy and cheesy at times, but the overall tone of Batman, Wayne, and especially, the Joker, are very similar...

and then there is Batman Returns, which I am one of the few that didn't care for...Batman Forever was simply watchable but easily forgettable...and Batman and Robin was one of the worst 'summer blockbusters' ever created...topping even Armageddon on the suckage meter...

but I loved Batman Begins and TDK...i liked how it set up that 'if batman was real, this is how it would be'...and it holds for the joker in the second film too...batman is basically a friggin' ninja billionaire...and the joker is just a crazy guy that puts face paint on, but more than anything is simply smarter than most of his enemies and allies...

but if you take the darkness and eeriness out of batman...you end up with batman and robin...something that no true fan of the series should have any reason to enjoy...and I'm glad this game seems to hold to that, even if it is a step backwards from realism and much more of a comic spin off than anything...

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Xbox 360/PS3 Ports That Would Be Great on Nintendo Switch

Here's a list of Xbox 360/PS3 games that would be great on the Nintendo Switch (at a modest, reasonable price of course). These games could really flourish if given a new lease on life, introducing a new generation to their greatness.

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MichaelKnight83671d ago (Edited 671d ago )

I'm sure R* knows the Nintendo Switch install base and probably dont really care to port over more R* games to the Nintendo Switch tho i gotta say playing GTA4 & RDR1 on the go on the Nintendo Switch would be dope

Knightofelemia671d ago

I would buy Lollipop Chainsaw, Alice Madness Returns, Enslaved, Splatter House, Brutal Legends, Dante's Inferno, and Dead Space for sure if they were ported to the Switch.

Mobis-New-Nest671d ago

Deus Ex Human Revolution would be a great title to The Holy Grail of All Consoles aka The Nintendo Switch*. Also Haze Remastered, Grand Theft Auto 4 and 5 Remastered, Silent Hill HD Collection, Max Payne 3 Remastered, Call of Duty World At War Remastered, The Orange Box Remastered, Halo Master Chief Collection, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 Remastered, Metal Gear Solid 4 Remastered, Afro Samurai Remastered, Demons Souls Remastered, Xmen Destiny Remastered, Jack and Daxter Collection, Def Jam Icon Remake, Folklore Remastered, Spiderman Edge of Time Remastered, Persona 5 remastered, the list goes on. (*Best Selling Console of All Time)

MontyeKristo671d ago (Edited 671d ago )

Can we just get a Bully 2? 😒

iplay1up2671d ago

Seriously? Isn't it time Nintendo make a Switch successor? I mean they have the sales and money.

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10 Games that Break the Fourth Wall

"From winks & nods to straight-up gameplay-altering sequences, video games often break the fourth wall. Read on for some of the best moments." Mike @ Thumb Culture

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NecrumOddBoy720d ago

COMIX ZONE came to mind before even reading this.

Yui_Suzumiya719d ago

Doki Doki Literature Club 🥰

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The Humble WB Batman Collection Bundle packs eight games for just $10

Humble Bundle has just released its new bundle that brings together eight popular Batman games. With every purchase of this bundle, you will be supporting the charity of your choice.

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Garethvk892d ago

I wonder how many already have them.

gamefreaks365892d ago

Yeah, that's a good point. Still, if anyone missed out on them, this is a great deal.

Jeriphro892d ago

Wow. That is so cheap, but I know I personally already have all the games in the list. haha. I guess I should have waited.