Batman: Arkham City (Asylum 2)

[Akiyama]

Ah yeah? Well pre-ordering is still nice. When's it come out again? Haven't tracked it nearly as much as I should have. :<

[Qalbert]

Tuesday

[Akiyama]

Ah. May pre-order this weekend though because technically.. free Robin is better than having to pay for it.

[Correction]

Batman online pass unlocks Catwoman

By Wesley Yin-Poole

13/10/2011 @ 15:34
UPDATE: Warner Bros. has confirmed to Eurogamer that the Batman: Arkham City VIP pass unlocks playable Catwoman content.

On Xbox 360 the Batman VIP pass costs 800 Microsoft Points. On PlayStation 3 it costs £7.99.

Warner issued Eurogamer the following statement: "Further to your story, players who purchase previously owned copies of Batman: Arkham City can access the playable Catwoman content for £7.99/ 800 Microsoft Points.

"Playing as Catwoman is not required to complete the game."

ORIGINAL STORY: The Batman: Arkham City online pass unlocks Catwoman as a playable character, it has been revealed.

Streams of the game being played reveal that Catwoman is only playable for those who have bought a new copy of the game or buy a code.

"Catwoman is a unique character with her own story, moves, and weapons. Unlock Catwoman by redeeming the 1st purchaser included in the game case or by visiting Xbox Live Marketplace," says the game's title screen.

Eurogamer has had this verified by a source.

Batman: Arkham City's VIP pass unlocks four story scenes that feature Catwoman as a playable character.

It also unlocks Catwoman as a playable character in challenge mode (called Riddler's Revenge).

Without the VIP pass code, Catwoman still appears in the game as part of the story, but her playable missions remain locked.

Meanwhile, reports indicate the Xbox 360 version has been leaked online and is available to download from torrent sites.

Those who wish to avoid story spoilers are advised to watch new gameplay videos with caution.

Eurogamer has contacted publisher Warner Bros. for comment.

Hooray for anti-consumer DRM!

[BadKarma]

I dont mind online passes tbh. I.buy all my games new anyway

[Katlan]

Does amazon get anything as a pre-order bonus aside the $10 gift card?

[Correction]

Does amazon get anything as a pre-order bonus aside the $10 gift card?

You get a print version of the digital comic. Outside of the US they get various skins and bonuses. Amazon.de is giving people Robin, for example.

Yeah it's pretty crummy but that's true of almost all exclusive preorder bonuses.

[Tyrath]

That sucks. I have $20 amazon credit from my Dark souls purchase that I need to use by the end of this month so I sorta have to use it on this.

[Atreides]

Gametrailers review is up:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/re...-arkham/722268

Looks amazinggggg

[Qalbert]

http://kotaku.com/5849828/dont-fret-...ity-purchasers

The Batman: Arkham City new copy-only Catwoman content issue won't be affecting used sales at GameStop, as an internal memo reveals that customers purchasing the game preowned will score a Catwoman code as well.

Sent to us by an anonymous tipster and since verified with GameStop retail locations, used copies of Batman: Arkham City will feature a code to download the full Catwoman content pack printed on the customer's receipt. Normally this code would only be available in a new copy of the game, with second-hand owners forced to purchase the content as a $10 download.

GameStop and Warner Bros. had a similar deal in place for Mortal Kombat, allowing the retailer to print out online passes with used copies so customers would avoid the additional purchase.

wut

[Insanecyclone]

[Correction]

http://kotaku.com/5849828/dont-fret-...ity-purchasers

wut

Well at least they're admitting it's a greedy cash grab from people who rent the game or buy it used from anywhere else rather than making excuses 'piracy herp derp publisher value herp'

[Boyiee]

I didn't play the first, should I go straight ahead and pick this up? If so, from where?

I still have 4ish games on my todo list. Metro2033, Deadspace1/2, The witcher1. Friend has been playing the shit out of assissins creed and telling me to get that as well.

[Azull]

You should go out and buy the 1st and play it over the weekend..i would say you could play this standalone even though i guess it continues from the story in the 1st one...but the 1st is such a great game.. and is cheap now to.

[Boyiee]

20$ on steam, amazon wins yet another battle.

[Lazaruz]

If you guys had the choice would you get this game today and forgo all the extras or should just wait til Tuesday and pick it up from bestbuy/gamestop/ etc ?

[Jaxzer]

Seems I've mastered the art of the gamefly gameQ. Keep one spot open for new releases and it's guaranteed to ship. Who else is ready?!

[Serra]

If you guys had the choice would you get this game today and forgo all the extras or should just wait til Tuesday and pick it up from bestbuy/gamestop/ etc ?

Bit of a delayed response, so might not be an issue anymore, but I would wait. From what I hear, the Catwoman campaign alone is pretty substantial, so not having access to that would be pretty lame..

[XalienLevi]

Bit of a delayed response, so might not be an issue anymore, but I would wait. From what I hear, the Catwoman campaign alone is pretty substantial, so not having access to that would be pretty lame..

You get Catwoman content as long as you buy the game new. However, Gamestop will be giving out Catwoman codes on receipts of used copies.

1:56pm EST: Best buy just informed me that it's on the way. Foot injury keeping me from going out tonight to get it

[Doombear]

Seems I've mastered the art of the gamefly gameQ. Keep one spot open for new releases and it's guaranteed to ship. Who else is ready?!

I did the same. Well actually I knew I wouldn't get one of my rentals back in time to free up the slot... so I just paid $23 for Ico/SotC. PROBLEM SOLVED! Batman has shipped! The first was great, and judging from the feedback on this one it is even better!