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WB Games Montreal is looking to return to the world of comic book spin-offs. The Batman Arkham Origins studio has posted a job listing on its recruitment site revealing its plans for at least a couple of new titles based on the work of Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman publisher …
Read More »Warner Bros pulling plug on Infinite Crisis
DC Comics-themed MOBA Infinite Crisis will shut down just two months following official launch, publisher Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has announced. An update on the game’s Steam page confirms work on the free-to-play game will cease immediately at developer Turbine, and servers will go offline for good on August 14th. …
Read More »Joystick Junkies opens new website
Merchandise brand Joystick Junkies has continued its expansion by opening a brand new website. Gaming fans can browse and buy goodies based on a number of different brands on computers and mobile devices. In addition to launch its new site, the firm has signed a partnership with Warner Bros to …
Read More »Vita SKU of Injustice: Gods Among Us outed
A new ratings classification suggests Warner Bros’ superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us could be heading to Vita. The listing on Germany’s USK rating board was spotted by Siliconera, although there’s no indication of a release date. Injustice was released earlier this year for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U, …
Read More »VIDEO: Scribblenauts embarking on DC Comics crossover
The worlds of Scribblenauts and DC are to collide in a new title for Wii U, 3DS and PC. Called Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, the 5th Cell developed title is said to contain over 2,000 superheroes and villains. The studio boldly claims that it has studied every super …
Read More »LEGO Batman 2 officially announced
We all knew it was coming, but Warner Bros has confirmed that Batman will once again get the LEGO treatment this year. As was previously leaked, this time the Dark Knight will be joined by other DC Comics superheroes including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern. The game will feature …
Read More »New toy sets confirm LEGO Batman 2: Super Heroes
Artwork printed inside a new range of LEGO Super Hero toys confirms LEGO Batman 2 is in development for Wii, 3DS, 360 and PlayStation formats. LEGO’s new Super Hero line of building sets begins are due to official release in 2012, but some US retailers are already stocking them. The …
Read More »DC Comics increases games focus
Warner Bros. has created DC Entertainment, a division set up to realise ‘the power’ of the DC comics brand. The new company is tasked with prioritising DC characters and franchises as key growth points for Warner – which includes creating feature films, TV shows, video games and other consumer products …
Read More »Batman swoops into Mortal Kombat
The eighth in the classic Mortal Kombat series is set to feature Batman, according to CVG . An image featuring the caped crusader was leaked to fansite Mortal Kombat Online, with online rumours insisting this could be a Mortal Kombat Vs. DC style video game. MCV revealed yesterday that Midway …
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