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Batman Arkham Asylum Demo Out On The 7th August!

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Hey Guys,

Got the news yesterday that the demo for Arkham Asylum is going on the PSN, Xbox Live and PC on the 7th August, yes the 7th as in Friday. Not the usual Thursday update it would appear.

I personally cannot wait for this demo, should decide whether or not i purchase the game. I'm currently having mixed feelings about it as to whether it really is worth the hype that is surrounding it or whether its going to be another god awful comic book game.

I'm praying it's going to be good though, i have wanted a good Batman game for years and with reviewers saying things like 'this is the Batman game we have all been waiting for' i'm hoping it lives up to its hype!

Arikardo
2009-08-04 11:24:00

Author:
Arikardo
Posts: 158


Omg Awsome
thanks forr saying
2009-08-04 11:25:00

Author:
Unknown User


Haha no problem Let's just hope the game is awesome!2009-08-04 11:53:00

Author:
Arikardo
Posts: 158


I'm looking forward to it :kz:

Hope it's gewd D:
2009-08-04 14:50:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882


FYI, PS3 has the joker as playable character, xbox doesn't. (full game)2009-08-04 15:10:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824


FYI, PS3 has the joker as playable character, xbox doesn't. (full game)

I think it was announced a few days after that that Xbox would be getting the Joker as well
2009-08-04 15:14:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100


I think it was announced a few days after that that Xbox would be getting the Joker as well

I googled it and I only came up with articles about it staying exclusive.
unless you can link me to a valid article I'm staying with my point
2009-08-04 15:17:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824


Nope the Joker is exclusive DLC for the PS3 There has been no word of the 360 getting it yet, although it is inevitable that they will get it eventually. Just not at launch.

I'm counting the days now!
2009-08-04 21:33:00

Author:
Arikardo
Posts: 158


yes! i cant wait for this to come out2009-08-04 21:38:00

Author:
lbptrophyluver
Posts: 103


Ah just reread the article, it says it'll only be on Xbox as DLC2009-08-04 22:58:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100


2 days to go! can't wait 2009-08-05 00:40:00

Author:
creelers
Posts: 275


Ah just reread the article, it says it'll only be on Xbox as DLC
don't you mean PS3? :arg:
2009-08-05 12:52:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824


I think it was announced a few days after that that Xbox would be getting the Joker as well

Nope, nothing but false rumors and *un*wishful thinking
2009-08-05 17:16:00

Author:
Jack
Posts: 999


Ah just reread the article, it says it'll only be on Xbox as DLC

Can you provide a source for the article so we can have a look at it?
2009-08-06 09:34:00

Author:
Arikardo
Posts: 158


Can you provide a source for the article so we can have a look at it?

Sure

Can't find the original article though, I can find a few on Google but they don't seem as reliable.

Well heres one
http://www.n4g.com/News-317611.aspx
2009-08-06 12:11:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100


Published: 103 days 13 hours ago | Rumors | PlayStation 3 (http://www.n4g.com/ps3/) | Xbox 360 (http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/)

2009-08-06 12:17:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824


Downloading it right now.

EDIT: OMG!
Instabuy.
2009-08-06 17:44:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112


Yes, i have downloaded it also!

Looks like Eidos made a mistake with their own game demo release date!

THE DEMO IS OUT NOW GUYS!
2009-08-06 22:43:00

Author:
Arikardo
Posts: 158


I figured it would be on a Thursday, the only time I can remember when they broke this was during E3 this year when they updated it everyday with new content.2009-08-06 22:48:00

Author:
BSprague
Posts: 2325


Yeah, doesn't the store update every thursday?2009-08-07 04:03:00

Author:
Ryutei
Posts: 244


woah, this game is AWESOME.
everyone DOWNLOAD THE DEMO NOW.
2009-08-07 11:41:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824


This demo is awesome, but I don't know about an instantbuy, but hopefully the local dvd store will get it so I can rent it.2009-08-07 18:16:00

Author:
creelers
Posts: 275


The demo was kind of fun but didn't make the game seem worth buying

Some aspects like the combat were done really well but it started seeming repetitive before the demo had ended :/

Oh and after recently completing Uncharted i can't stand it when the characters talk to each other outside of cutscenes xD
2009-08-07 18:49:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100


Yer nice demo. I loved it all but didn't see any puzzle solving, though finding the riddler trophy was cool.2009-08-08 18:20:00

Author:
Shermzor
Posts: 1330


Yer nice demo. I loved it all but didn't see any puzzle solving, though finding the riddler trophy was cool.

I think there are 2 of them.

I thought the demo was ok. Combat was heavily scripted and was either button mashing or hitting triangle when the lights appeared above enemies heads.

I thought the camera was terrible. Batman stands a way off to the left of the screen and blocks out that side with his cape.

I`ll get this at some point when I see it for 15 quid or something.
2009-08-09 22:16:00

Author:
Matt 82
Posts: 1096


The atmosphere and great visuals are what make this game, the gameplay was not special in any way.

I have been a bat-fan since I was like 6 years old so I will buy this the first day it comes out but I will not be expecting a brilliant game, just a good one with great visuals and respect to the franchise.
2009-08-11 09:48:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173


I don't read comics, and the only Batman stuff I've seen in recent history are Christian Bale's two movies (which I love) but I played this game not knowing what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. In short: I'm really pumped about this game. I'll probably just rent it, but when I do, I'll be playing the heck out of it. I just wish the demo was a bit longer...2009-08-11 16:23:00

Author:
dandygandy2704
Posts: 1002


I like the graphics.. Looks like something on the next gen console. (Not this gen)

This game kind reminds me of Mass Effect. But I found the slow-mo kinda corny for some reason. The Bio's are a nice touch.

It's fun but I'm not sure if it's gonna have a long gameplay. But really something worth checking out!
2009-08-11 21:19:00

Author:
Count
Posts: 315


http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/952338-batman-arkham-asylum/index.html

9.5 from GI...

It's owned by Gamestop, and Eidos said that only people who would give their game awesome reviews could review it early, but... <_>

Edit: Just preordered. If you get it from amazon, and use

5OFFARKM

as your preorder code, you could get up to 10 bucks off. When shipping and handling was applied to it to get it the day it comes out, it all got up to 55 dollars, or 5 bucks off the standard price, and I'm getting it the same day. just a tip for anyone who wants to save, like, a buck- plus there's supposedly other bonuses like a comic and 5 dollars for amazon mp3s, so... yeah. just sayin.
2009-08-14 17:31:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882


Day one for sure....been almost a year since I've said that.....ehm, wow since LBP. Hmmm...coming up on a year...crazy.2009-08-16 07:20:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564


Woah... just downloaded the demo for PC. It's awesome!! Used a 360 controller so it was all good. I really love this... I may just have to get it when it comes out. Didn't think it was so stealthy (which i love) as well as great combat.2009-08-19 22:50:00

Author:
ryryryan
Posts: 3767


idk if i'm going to get it, I'll get the demo after the release.

If its good and doens't take up much HDD i'll probably get it.

FYI: For Home you get the Batcave personal space for playing the full version
2009-08-19 22:52:00

Author:
JKthree
Posts: 1125


If you're worried about HDD space and whatnot, just rent the game and then delete the data when you're done with it. I've done that several times because I can't always afford a new game/don't want to take a chance on a game I might not like.2009-08-19 22:53:00

Author:
dandygandy2704
Posts: 1002


yeah thats always true but then there's the problem of DLC.

Now say i bought Batman and loved it but it takes 2GB, and then we get DLC for it. Now say i want to play Batman again 10 years from now (since sometimes we take a trip down memory lane with old games) If i delete it and reinstall it, i can't reget the DLC cause the store no longer works.

Yeah we're talking a very long time now but still. I might just get the demo early just to see for myself. Did this deicision with Infamous (cause of the Gigawatt blades in case i liked it) and i didn't like it Infamous. so things worked out there. (else i would've wasted memory and a code just to play a game i wind up no liking)
2009-08-19 23:01:00

Author:
JKthree
Posts: 1125


I see what you mean with the DLC thing.

And I'm really glad I used my rent strategy for inFamous, because there really wasn't all that much to do once you beat it twice (Good and Evil with one on Hard) except a couple trophies. I'm like two away from Platinum on that game but I turned it back in because I just got so BORED with it...
2009-08-19 23:05:00

Author:
dandygandy2704
Posts: 1002


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