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The long-awaited return of Batman: Arkham Knight on PC should occur this month. As many of you know, we released a major patch for Batman: Arkham Knight PC a few weeks ago,” Warner Bros has said. While there were significant performance improvements made to the game, the teams are continuing …
Read More »Batman Arkham duo in line for next-gen remaster, report claims
Warner Bros’ Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City are the latest games to be given the PS4 and Xbox One remaster treatment, if online claims are to be believed. IGN Italy, as reported by GameSpot, reckons both games will be released on next-gen consoles this Christmas. The report also suggests …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: March 23-29
A 75 per cent discount on Batman: Arkham Origins has the game ahead of the rest on the latest Steam top ten sales chart. WB’s licensed title finished ahead of DayZ for the top spot over the past week on Valve’s digital distribution hub. South Park: The Stick of Truth …
Read More »New Batman: Arkham Origins DLC dated
Warner Bros has confirmed the release date of its Arkham Origins DLC Cold, Cold Heart. It will be available for download across PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on April 22nd Wii U owners will miss out on the new DLC following Warner Bros’ decision to scrap the platform’s Arkham …
Read More »No more patches for Batman: Arkham Origins as resources put into DLC
Warner has told fans not to expect any further patches for Batman: Arkham Origins. Instead, Warner Bros Montreal is focusing its development resources on DLC. The team is currently working hard on the upcoming story DLC and there currently are no plans for releasing another patch to address the issues …
Read More »Warner Bros spends big on Batman: Arkham Origins
Forget PS4 and Xbox One, one of the biggest marketing campaigns of Christmas will be for a current-gen game. Warner Bros has revealed a huge advertising push behind its new Batman title – Arkham Origins. It includes a blockbuster TV campaign, events, drinks promotions with Kick, plus heavyweight online, digital …
Read More »Batman Arkham Origins free-to-play brawler revealed for iOS, Android
A free-to-play version of NetherRealm Studios’ upcoming Batman: Arkham Origins is in development for iOS and Android, publisher Warner Bros. has announced. The brawler pits Batman against a number of DC Comics’ most deadly assassins,” with victories earning players unique” Batsuits, in-game currency, and other rewards. No word yet how …
Read More »Splash Damage developing Batman: Arkham Origins multiplayer mode
Warner has revealed that Batman: Arkham Origins will introduce multiplayer to the series for the first time. Furthermore, that segment of the game is going to be developed by London-based Brink developer Splash Damage. The main game is being developed by Warner Bros Montreal – both Arkham Asylum and Arkham …
Read More »SONY: Batman and GTA exclusives confirmed for PS3
Exclusive content and bundles for major third-party games are coming to PlayStation 3. Sony’s Jack Tretton announced the platform holder is rekindling its partnership with Warner Bros to bring PS3 owners exclusive skins for Batman: Arkham Origins, including one based on the classic 1960s TV show. Both previous Arkham titles …
Read More »Batman: Arkham Origins is official; Rocksteady not developing
We know it exists of course. But now Batman: Arkham Origins exists officially. The game, which is a prequel to Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, is being developed by WB Games Montral and not the series’ long-term developer Rocksteady. WB Montral handled the Wii U port of Arkham City. The …
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