Batman: Arkham Knight

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In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever.

Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City.

Be The Batman.

So does this mean we're finally getting a Batman game that isn't about the Joker?

I think we all know, even if deep inside, the Joker will have a twist return from the grave to hijack the plotline AGAIN.

Man, they really wanted to let everyone know the Batmobile was a thing in this one.

It is easily the most famous of his Bat-Gadgets.

Batarangs, dawg.

Also it was just a little jab at them shoving it on the cover.

Anyway, GameInformer has exclusive coverage, and a trailer will be going up on their site.

Edit: Soon is now!

edited 4th Mar '14 8:14:17 AM by JotunofBoredom

https://www.batmanarkhamknight.com

Harley, Two-Face, and Penguin working together after all that happened in Arkham City?

My guess is that, between the massive gang warfare and protocol 10, both lost so many men and equipment during the events of Arkham City that it's in their best interests to combine resources. Both tend to be amongst the more pragmatic of Batfoes (Harvey's predilection for all things binary aside). Probably a similar situation for Harley and whatever's left of the Joker's gang.

What is up with this series' aversion to just letting Harley wear her jester costume?

Not dark and edgy enough.

I just hope they do more with Two-Face. He was completely wasted on AC.

I hope this game isn't Generation 8 exclusive, since it looks like it's coming out this year.

It is announced for PS 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Coolest teaser for these games yet.

I just hope they get Arleen Sorkin back as Harley... and a really hopeful part of me wishes that Cillian Murphy decides to come back as Jonathan Crane.

okay. this... this pleases me.

Pumped. Can't wait to see more. Hopefully Rocksteady has the foresight to do QA and not include multiplayer trophies.

Because that costume looks ridiculous in anything that isn't a cartoon. It's not something a person would actually wear, especially not in the Arkhamverse.

I'm surprised that Harley is making an appearance. That was one of the things that disappointed me the most about her DLC: I assumed that after sucking and failing at her own scheme that was the end of her story in this series. I won't argue, Harley is one of my favorites.

Anyway, I'm excited. Not to say anything negative about Arkham Origins, I imagine it's as high quality as the rest, I just had no interest in a prequel after the end of Arkham City and the plot points they were hinting at.

Riiiiiiiight. Batman's cape and bat-eared cowl, on the other hand? Totally realistic.

My point exactly. I also feel the argument that Harley's costume is unrealistic, impractical or not edgy enough falls apart when you consider that this is Harley we're talking about. She's the craziest, bubbliest, most devil-may-care character imaginable. What does she care if she looks ridiculous? No, given the way the series portrays most of its female characters, I suspect the developers have a different reason for not showing Harley in her outfit.

edited 4th Mar '14 11:00:06 AM by DrDougsh

Uh, what? The Batman series has absurd villains since forever. Heck, the basic premise itself is silly. And there's nothing wrong with being ridiculous, things don't have to be uber-gritty all the time.

Hell, did you see Batman's getup in the first two games? He's got Underwear of Power. I don't see how Harley's jester outfit is that much more ridiculous. She's not some normal person dressing in regular outfits.

That said, trailer looks awesome. I've really wanted to finally drive the Batmobile; games with drivable vehicles rarely give you a supercar of that caliber. Also really digging the new Batsuit. Is it just me? Or does it look less...roided out, than previous ones?

I just find unitards really silly. I don't think it fits with the aesthetic of the rest of the series. The only time that costume has ever made sense to me is in a 2D animated context. The jester horns, specifically, don't play well in 3D. Their main use in the cartoon is expressiveness, which you can't make a 3D model do the way you can a hand-drawn character.

Anyway...back to the trailer. So glad we get to actually drive the car.

Looks like fun. Hope they don't screw up the PC version.

All I'll say is that it better be the last game in the franchise, 'cause that bat deserves to die.

It's Rocksteady's last Batman game. Dunno about the franchise, but I'm betting it'll feel pretty spent after this one.