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* DarkerAndEdgier: Though it isn't nearly as dark as the ''Arkham'' series in terms of overall story, the 'M' rsting allows the game to get away with more in terms of content -- characters use harsher expletives like "shit" and "goddamn", and the violence is ''very'' bloody (Batman's first crime scene involves [[LudicrousGibs a man torn to pieces in an explosion]]).
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* BashBrothers: A short segment features Bruce and a childhood friend he used to get in trouble with beat up some muggers. Said childhood friend is [[spoiler: ''Oswald "The Penguin" Cobblepott.'']]
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* MultitaskedConversation: When being introduced to her boyfriend Harvey Dent's best friend and campaign contributor, Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle makes a point of letting him know that [[SherlockScan she notices the scratches she left on Batman's face.]] Bruce can do likewise, with Harvey being none the wiser throughout.
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* WhamShot: When Batman confronts Falcone [[spoiler:at the end of "Realm of Shadows", the mob boss defensively blames everything on the Waynes, who he claims was one of Gotham's most powerful crime families. The scene then cuts to a picture of Thomas and Martha sitting with Falcone at a table...]]

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* WhamShot: When Batman confronts Falcone [[spoiler:at the end of "Realm of Shadows", the mob boss defensively blames everything on the Waynes, who he claims was one of Gotham's most powerful crime families. The scene then cuts to a picture of Thomas and Martha Wayne sitting with Falcone at a table...]]
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* WhamShot: When Batman confronts Falcone [[spoiler:at the end of "Realm of Shadows", the mob boss defensively blames everything on the Waynes, who he claims was one of Gotham's most powerful crime families. The scene then cuts to a picture of Thomas and Martha sitting with Falcone at a table...]]
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* DatingCatwoman: But of course. [[spoiler:Though at least initially, it's Harvey doing so, there's their BelligerentSexualTension as always...]]

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* DatingCatwoman: But of course. [[spoiler:Though at least initially, it's Harvey doing so, there's their her and Batman's BelligerentSexualTension as always...]]
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* DatingCatwoman: But of course. [[spoiler:Though at least initially, it's Harvey doing so, there's their BelligerentSexualTension as always...]]
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** Part of the major plot impetus at the beginning (replacing Arkham Asylum with a modernized hospital as Bruce's parents would have wanted, Oswald Cobblepot playing a part) are definitely taking cues from ''Series/{{Gotham}}''.
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** One of the influential, old-money couples attending Bruce's ball in the first episode advises him that, "Old families like ours should flock togther. [[ComicBook/BatmanTheCourtOfOwls Like birds.]]"

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** One of the influential, old-money couples attending Bruce's ball in the first episode advises him that, "Old families like ours should flock togther. [[ComicBook/BatmanTheCourtOfOwls [[ComicBook/NightOfTheOwls Like birds.]]"
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** One of the influential, old-money couples attending Bruce's ball in the first episode advises him that, "Old families like ours should flock togther. [[ComicBook/BatmanTheCourtOfOwls Like birds.]]"
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1. Realm of Shadows (August 2, 2016)
2. Children of Arkham (TBA)
3. New World Order (TBA)
4. Guardian of Gotham (TBA)
5. City of Light (TBA)

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* 1. Realm of Shadows (August 2, 2016)
* 2. Children of Arkham (TBA)
* 3. New World Order (TBA)
* 4. Guardian of Gotham (TBA)
* 5. City of Light (TBA)

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''Batman: The Telltale Series'' is an episodic AdventureGame by Creator/TelltaleGames. The game is based on the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' character by Creator/DCComics. The first episode, ''Realm of Shadows'' was released on August 2nd, 2016.

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''Batman: The Telltale Series'' is an episodic AdventureGame by Creator/TelltaleGames. The game is based on the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' character by Creator/DCComics. The first episode, ''Realm

Episode List:
1. Realm
of Shadows'' was released on August 2nd, 2016.
Shadows (August 2, 2016)
2. Children of Arkham (TBA)
3. New World Order (TBA)
4. Guardian of Gotham (TBA)
5. City of Light (TBA)
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* BigGood: Harvey Dent is ''trying'' to be this at the beginning of the story, running for mayor against CorruptPolitician Hamilton Hill on a platform of cleaning up the city.


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* DramaticIrony: In the first episode, Bruce can suggest one of several slogans for Harvey's mayoral campaign. A couple ("A New Face for Gotham!", "Let's Put a Dent in Crime!") foreshadow Harvey's transformation into Two-Face.
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* CoolCar: The Batmobile, obviously.

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* CoolCar: The Batmobile, obviously. This one can ''change color'' and transform a little to look a lot like a Ferrari.
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* MythologyGag: This version of Batman has the same crime scene reconstruction system as in the Arkham series.
** The Batmobile shares a resemblance to the one from ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman''.
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* SherlockScan: [[spoiler: Selina Kyle almost instantly figures out Bruce Wayne is Batman from the scratch marks on his face that she gave him during their fight at City Hall.]]
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* MythologyGag: This version of Batman has the same crime scene reconstruction system as in the Arkham series. * PopUpTexting: Texts appear in color-coded boxes in the bottom-left of the screen. * SherlockScan: [[spoiler: Selina Kyle almost instantly figures out Bruce Wayne is Batman from the small scratch marks on his face she gave him during their fight at City Hall.]]

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* MythologyGag: This version of Batman has the same crime scene reconstruction system as in the Arkham series. * PopUpTexting: Texts appear in color-coded boxes in the bottom-left of the screen. * SherlockScan: [[spoiler: Selina Kyle almost instantly figures out Bruce Wayne is Batman from the small scratch marks on his face she gave him during their fight at City Hall.]]
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* PopUpTexting: Texts appear in color-coded boxes in the bottom-left of the screen.

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* MythologyGag: This version of Batman has the same crime scene reconstruction system as in the Arkham series. * PopUpTexting: Texts appear in color-coded boxes in the bottom-left of the screen.screen. * SherlockScan: [[spoiler: Selina Kyle almost instantly figures out Bruce Wayne is Batman from the small scratch marks on his face she gave him during their fight at City Hall.]]
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* EmpireWithADarkSecret: [[spoiler:As the game begins, a chance encounter with Carmine Falcone slowly leads Bruce to allegations and evidence that the Waynes -- a family "synonymous with Gotham" and a symbol of its rebirth and potential -- may once have been one of the biggest crime families in the city.]]
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* CoolCar: The Batmobile, obviously.
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* AdaptationalAttractiveness: Oswald Cobblepot is portrayed as a younger, slimmer, and much more charming character than his bald, portly comic book counterpart.
* AdaptationalNationality: As in the ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries Arkham]]'' games, Oswald Cobblepot once again hails from England, and speaks with a thick Cockney accent.

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* AdaptationalAttractiveness: Oswald Cobblepot is portrayed as a younger, slimmer, and much more charming character than his bald, portly comic book counterpart.
* AdaptationalNationality: As in the ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries Arkham]]'' games, Oswald Cobblepot once again hails from England, and speaks with a thick Cockney accent.



* LivingADoubleLife: Bruce Wayne/Batman, naturally. The gameplay is reported to be an even split between both identities.
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* AdaptationalNationality: Just like his ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries Arkham]]'' counterpart, Oswald Cobblepot once again hails from England, and speaks with a thick Cockney accent.

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* AdaptationalNationality: Just like his As in the ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries Arkham]]'' counterpart, games, Oswald Cobblepot once again hails from England, and speaks with a thick Cockney accent.

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''Batman: The Telltale Series'' is an episodic AdventureGame by Creator/TelltaleGames. The game is based on the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' character by Creator/DCComics. The first episode, ''Realm of Shadows'' will be released on August 2nd, 2016.

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''Batman: The Telltale Series'' is an episodic AdventureGame by Creator/TelltaleGames. The game is based on the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' character by Creator/DCComics. The first episode, ''Realm of Shadows'' will be was released on August 2nd, 2016.


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* AdaptationalAttractiveness: Oswald Cobblepot is portrayed as a younger, slimmer, and much more charming character than his bald, portly comic book counterpart.
* AdaptationalNationality: Just like his ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries Arkham]]'' counterpart, Oswald Cobblepot once again hails from England, and speaks with a thick Cockney accent.
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''Batman: The Telltale Series'' is an episodic AdventureGame by Creator/TelltaleGames. The game is based on the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' character by DCComics. The first episode, ''Realm of Shadows'' will be released on August 2nd, 2016.

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''Batman: The Telltale Series'' is an episodic AdventureGame by Creator/TelltaleGames. The game is based on the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' character by DCComics.Creator/DCComics. The first episode, ''Realm of Shadows'' will be released on August 2nd, 2016.



* AlternateContinuity: Not related to the [[{{ComicBook/DCRebirth}} comics]], the [[{{VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries}} Arkham Series]] or [[{{Film/DCExtendedUniverse}} DC Expanded Universe]] version of the character, ''Batman'' is an entirely new rendition of the Batman story. At the very least, Harvey Dent is still a popular politician at the start of the series.

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* AlternateContinuity: Not related to the [[{{ComicBook/DCRebirth}} [[ComicBook/DCRebirth comics]], the [[{{VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries}} [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries Arkham Series]] series]] or [[{{Film/DCExtendedUniverse}} [[Film/DCExtendedUniverse DC Expanded Universe]] version of the character, ''Batman'' is an entirely new rendition of the Batman story. At the very least, Harvey Dent is still a popular politician at the start of the series.
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* AlternateContinuity: Not related to the [[{{ComicBook/DCRebirth}} comics]], the [[{{VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries}} Arkham Series]] or [[{{Film/DCExtendedUniverse}} DC Expanded Universe]] version of the character, ''Batman'' is an entirely new rendition of the Batman story.

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* AlternateContinuity: Not related to the [[{{ComicBook/DCRebirth}} comics]], the [[{{VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries}} Arkham Series]] or [[{{Film/DCExtendedUniverse}} DC Expanded Universe]] version of the character, ''Batman'' is an entirely new rendition of the Batman story. At the very least, Harvey Dent is still a popular politician at the start of the series.
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* AlternateContinuity: Not related to the comics, the Arkham Series or [=DC=] Expanded Universe version of the character, ''Batman'' is an entirely new rendition of the Batman story.

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* AlternateContinuity: Not related to the comics, [[{{ComicBook/DCRebirth}} comics]], the [[{{VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries}} Arkham Series Series]] or [=DC=] [[{{Film/DCExtendedUniverse}} DC Expanded Universe Universe]] version of the character, ''Batman'' is an entirely new rendition of the Batman story.
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[[caption-width-right:350:''You're'' Batman.]]

''Batman: The Telltale Series'' is an episodic AdventureGame by Creator/TelltaleGames. The game is based on the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' character by DCComics. The first episode, ''Realm of Shadows'' will be released on August 2nd, 2016.

The official trailer can be found [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za8G70bbKRY here]]
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!!''Batman: The Telltale Series'' contains examples of:
* AlternateContinuity: Not related to the comics, the Arkham Series or [=DC=] Expanded Universe version of the character, ''Batman'' is an entirely new rendition of the Batman story.
* LivingADoubleLife: Bruce Wayne/Batman, naturally. The gameplay is reported to be an even split between both identities.
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