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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by discostu1337
(Post 9615678)
It's 1 stupid challenge room with the Joker, no big deal. Buy the 360 version and be happy with it. Or DL the Joker a month later since it will most likely hit the marketplace.
When a game developer or Microsoft (or both) puts up a middle finger at 360 owners, even if that finger just twitches a bit, and is barley noticeable, I twitch back, even if the 10-15 bucks the game developer loses, and the 5-8 bucks Microsoft loses from me is an even smaller twitch of the middle finger to them. That being said, this game looks amazing and is REALLY close to being a Day one purchase. To bad.....as if they REALLY care I am not buying this day one...but I MIGHT not be the only one. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I doubt the Joker challenge map will be on Xbox anytime soon...Sony is working with DC comic projects and even publishing DC Universe Online so they're likely getting some bonus for the promotion of it.
Sony deserves to get an exclusive DLC since XBL got GTA IV DLC and even Fallout 3 DLC 6 months before PS3...nobody complains then but when Sony gets something there's a riot. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by sg2386
(Post 9615877)
I doubt the Joker challenge map will be on Xbox anytime soon...Sony is working with DC comic projects and even publishing DC Universe Online so they're likely getting some bonus for the promotion of it.
Sony deserves to get an exclusive DLC since XBL got GTA IV DLC and even Fallout 3 DLC 6 months before PS3...nobody complains then but when Sony gets something there's a riot. Really? I saw a LOT of complaints from PS3 owners. Nobody complains? There were hundreds of threads closed, sometimes 10 a day, at the Fallout 3 forum about the PS3 not getting DLC. No one complains?????????????????????????????????????? |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by chess
(Post 9615762)
Apparently, Eidos will allow publishers to break the review embargo provided they give the game a 9.0 or better. It seems those asshats didn't learn anything from the Kane and Lynch fiasco.
I want this game to be good, I really do. I remain extremely skeptical... ...and I await DVDTalk's glowing review. ;) |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by foxdvd
(Post 9615823)
It is not just the "stupid" challenge room and the Joker that is keeping me from buying it. By waiting just a bit, I will also be saving 10-20 bucks at least, and still get to play the game. The "stupid" challenge room is just the icing on the cake that will ultimately save me money. I am already picky when it comes to day one purchases anyway.
When a game developer or Microsoft (or both) puts up a middle finger at 360 owners, even if that finger just twitches a bit, and is barley noticeable, I twitch back, even if the 10-15 bucks the game developer loses, and the 5-8 bucks Microsoft loses from me is an even smaller twitch of the middle finger to them. That being said, this game looks amazing and is REALLY close to being a Day one purchase. To bad.....as if they REALLY care I am not buying this day one...but I MIGHT not be the only one. GTAIV Fallout3 Rock Band Orange Box ...all much much much bigger games than this one. So cheer up, and don't take it so personally. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by chess
(Post 9616448)
As a PS3 owner, this amuses me a bit. 360 has done just fine in terms of high profile DLC exclusives.
GTAIV Fallout3 Rock Band Orange Box ...all much much much bigger games than this one. So cheer up, and don't take it so personally. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
x360a says Eidos said a demo is due on Friday the 7th for the 360. I can't find a corroboration or mention of a PS3 version.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Yup. PC, PS3, and 360 demos on Friday:
Batman: Arkham Asylum™ Demo Available August 7 Monday 3rd August/…The consumer demo for Batman: Arkham Asylum™, published in the United Kingdom by Eidos Interactive, will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 entertainment system and Games For Windows® LIVE worldwide on August 7. The full game will be available at retail stores nationwide in the United Kingdom beginning August 28th. The demo will be offered on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PlayStation®Network for the PLAYSTATION 3. Fans can visit www.batmanarkhamasylum.com for details on how to download the Games For Windows LIVE version. The Batman: Arkham Asylum™ demo opens as the DARK KNIGHT and COMMISSIONER GORDON return The Joker back into confinement at ARKHAM ASYLUM. But things soon fall apart as THE JOKER gains the upper hand and springs a trap, setting Arkham Asylum’s occupants upon Batman. The demo offers gamers a taste of the fierce FreeFlow™ combat system, the cunning stealth of the Invisible Predator™ mechanic, and the feeling of becoming the WORLD’S GREATEST DETECTIVE as they navigate Arkham Asylum’s imposing Intensive Treatment facility. Players can unlock character bios, as well as get a sneak peak at some of the infamous foes that BATMAN will encounter within the cavernous and macabre confines of Arkham Asylum. Featuring amazing graphics within an intense, immersive setting, Batman: Arkham Asylum™ exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham City’s psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Gamers will move in the shadows, instigate fear amongst their enemies, and confront The Joker and Gotham City’s most notorious villains, including Harley Quinn, Bane, Killer Croc and Poison Ivy, and the newly revealed Scarecrow, who have taken over the asylum. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by chess
(Post 9616448)
As a PS3 owner, this amuses me a bit. 360 has done just fine in terms of high profile DLC exclusives.
GTAIV Fallout3 Rock Band Orange Box ...all much much much bigger games than this one. So cheer up, and don't take it so personally. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by DVDChris
(Post 9616483)
What's specific for Rock Band and Orange Box? As far as I know, the DLC is the same on PS3 for Rock Band and there is ZERO DLC for Orange Box.
Rock Band 2 was released early, promotional DLC has been 360 only a couple of times (Disturbed comes to mind), and 360 is getting an exclusive song on Beatles. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by foxdvd
(Post 9616769)
True, and if I owned a PS3, I would have waited to get Fallout 3 until the Game of the Year version...nothing wrong with that. Fallout 3 also happens to be my favorite game on this generation of systems.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
There's a code for Amazon 5OFFARKM that's good for $5 off any version of the game. That kind of made the decision for me since the PS3 regular version is now $42.69 with coupon and ECA discount while the LE version of the PS3 is $79.60 with the discounts. No way that plastic boomerang is worth $37 to me.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I'm torn between the 360 and the PS3 version. Is this offering any sort of multiplayer or graphical superiority that might sway me towards the 360?
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I would assume smoother frame rate and graphics on 360, but the Joker map on PS3...
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I'm guessing they'll both look the same and the challenge map will eventually make it to the 360 as DLC.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Eh, I went for PS3. Without a compelling reason to choose the 360, the Joker level wins it.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by Suprmallet
(Post 9621218)
Eh, I went for PS3. Without a compelling reason to choose the 360, the Joker level wins it.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I stopped achievement hunting a long time ago. :shrug: Besides, most games now have trophies on the PS3.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Awesome. Just got a note from the PR company and I should be getting a copy for my own review purposes. Awesome. He even gave me the choice of console...in a twist, I went PS3 simply for the Joker.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
(Post 9624316)
Awesome. Just got a note from the PR company and I should be getting a copy for my own review purposes. Awesome. He even gave me the choice of console...in a twist, I went PS3 simply for the Joker.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by foxdvd
(Post 9624403)
How soon will you get it? Any early impressions would be much appreciated, as long as you don't violate any early review agreement you made.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I played the Ps3 demo today and I am not overly excited . It's not bad but the demo didn't wow me either the graphics were solid. I think that the one thing that sticks out for me is it's one of those games were you press the attack button and it sort of feels like you aren't in control of what's happening. But on a positive note when you do hit guys it looks real cool and when they zoom in on the hard punches it is sweet.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I just played the demo on the ps3 also, I really liked the detective work you do to find a way to take out criminals, and hide in shadows. It kind of almost feels like a Splinter Cell or MGS game in that respect. If you go in guns blazing you will get your ass handed to you. I agree the graphics really didn't wow me either. It is a Unreal Engine game and has the look of Stranglehold or the Punisher game on PSN with way better graphics of course. I think I'm sold and can't wait to pick it up.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Did you download the ps3 demo from the HK PSN store, or is it already up on the American store?
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by TLwizard
(Post 9626698)
Did you download the ps3 demo from the HK PSN store, or is it already up on the American store?
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by Mok
(Post 9626581)
I just played the demo on the ps3 also, I really liked the detective work you do to find a way to take out criminals, and hide in shadows. It kind of almost feels like a Splinter Cell or MGS game in that respect.
Originally Posted by Spicollidriver1
I think that the one thing that sticks out for me is it's one of those games were you press the attack button and it sort of feels like you aren't in control of what's happening.
I had the chance to pre-order this for under $20 the other day, with cheap trade-ins at GameStop, but went for BlazBlue instead. I haven't opened it yet, so I can still exchange it for the Arkham Asylum pre-order, but I am thinking that AA will be at $30-$40 (in Canada) within 6 months (max), whereas BB is one of those games that will be hard to find very soon (it is already!). |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
The demo is already up for download on the American store.
Originally Posted by TLwizard
(Post 9626698)
Did you download the ps3 demo from the HK PSN store, or is it already up on the American store?
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Is it different than the combat demo that's been available in Game Stop for a while?
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Liked the demo, but didn't realize it was such a stealth game. I will probably take a pass on this one for now as I rarely play stealth action games, but will get it down the road when it is cheap. The combat was great and I love the look and style of it. Bet it sells a ton.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Where is the demo? I looked in the Marketplace on the 360 in the Demo section under new release and saw nothing...
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
It is supposed to come out tomorrow
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by clappj
(Post 9627331)
The demo is already up for download on the American store.
Originally Posted by Spicollidriver1
(Post 9627708)
It is supposed to come out tomorrow
I will check it out tomorrow. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Sorry I figured you meant the 360, I had said earlier the one I played was the PS3 version. I will dl the 360 one tomorrow and try it again I am not down on the game but I am not as excited as I was either.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Originally Posted by Spicollidriver1
(Post 9627831)
Sorry I figured you meant the 360, I had said earlier the one I played was the PS3 version. I will dl the 360 one tomorrow and try it again I am not down on the game but I am not as excited as I was either.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I was going to download it for the 360, and I only found it on PS3.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
The PS3 demo is decent...something I might get down the road when it's cheap, but there's no way I'd be even remotely interested if not for the batman license.
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I loved the demo. But yeah, alot of games are like that. You take away the license, and it's just a generic game. The detective mode is great, and Joker reminds me of an older, crazier Stewie.
I am pre-ordering this at Amazon right now. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Played the PS3 demo, absolutely loved it. I'm all over this...
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Just played the demo as well. It was pretty short, and I only had to replay the final stage more than once to successfully complete it. Definitely got Splinter Cell deja-vu from playing it, and I remember how I sucked at Splinter Cell after getting deep enough into that game.
Visuals were ok, but for some reason didn't wow me as much as I thought they would. Saw quite a bit of aliasing as well. Other nitpicks: the camera angles were bothersome at times, and I found tapping L2 for toggling detective mode wasn't always as responsive as it should have been. I'm 50/50 on this one, but I might just wait a few months when the price drops on this one, as I'm sure it will. |
Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Add me to the list of people impressed by the demo. The stealth gameplay was surprisingly fun. Still only a rental for me, but that's more about saving money than it is the quality of the game.
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