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Pre-E3 06: Spyro returns once again (The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning )

8/05/2006

Spyro, the much-travelled purple dragon, will be returning this autumn for all present generation consoles, GBA and DS in Vivendi's The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning. The game apparently "uncovers the true origin of Spyro the Dragon as he evolves into a living, breathing weapon of explosive destruction," which suggests that the action will be more dynamic than we've come to expect from the aging platform hero. Spyro will be able to unleash ground-to-air melee combos and other furious ...

Spyro returns once again (The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning )

8/05/2006

Monday 8 May 2006 Spyro, the much-travelled purple dragon, will be returning this autumn for all present generation consoles, GBA and DS in Vivendi's The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning. The game apparently "uncovers the true origin of Spyro the Dragon as he evolves into a living, breathing weapon of explosive destruction," which suggests that the action will be more dynamic than we've come to expect from the ageing platform hero. Spyro will be able to unleash ground-to-air melee combos and ...

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon revealed (The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon)

28/04/2008

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon will be coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2 and DS this autumn. PS3/360 shots right here.

Both Elijah Wood and Gary Oldman will return to voice Spyro and mentor Ignitus respectively, and the pair will also be joined by Christina Ricci and Mark Hamill. Our childhood hero and adolescent fantasy girl together at last! Sweet!

Dubbed the last chapter in the Spyro ...

Colorful new Spyro revealed, first screens (The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night)

6/07/2007

Vivendi is adding to the growing list of games due this autumn with the second game in the Legend of Spyro trilogy, subtitled The Eternal Night. Some Ape King dude turns up at the Temple of Souls and starts acting all evil and stuff, predictably plunging the land into darkness. Meanwhile, Spyro is having strange visions, and it's up to you to unravel the mysteries of these visions and defeat the Ape. In other words, more fire-breathing platforming antics. There'll be new breath powers and ...

The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night Announced - 23 New Screens (The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night)

8/06/2007

Sierra announced the second entry in The Legend of Spyro trilogy. Scheduled for release fall 2007, The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night, developed by Krome Studios and Amaze Entertainment, is a scorching jump'n run game featuring Lord of the Rings' Elijah Wood as Spyro and Harry Potter's Gary Oldman as the dragon Ignitus.

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Rockstar VS Media Molecule In DIEA (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

6/06/2009

Nominations for Develop Industry Excellence Awards are unveiled, and two developers are likely to walk away with most of them.

Rockstar and Media Molecule will be contesting for the most category nominations. Rockstar snags six of them with GTA: Chinatown Wars and GTA IV: The Lost and the Damned from Rockstar while Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet alone is nominated for another five.

Lego Batman Happy Meal toys promote cheating in videogames (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

27/09/2008

According to Gamertell, the latest McDonald's Happy Meal toy promotion is for the Lego Batman videogame.

There are eight toys in the set - four vehicles and four characters - and each toy has a videogame cheat code stamped on the bottom.

The cheat codes unlock playable in-game characters (the article offers two codes) in any version of Lego Batman: The Videogame.

PS Blog: Limited Edition PlayStation 2 LEGO Batman Bundle on Shelves Today! (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

24/09/2008

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that the limited-edition LEGO Batman: The Videogame PlayStation 2 bundle is now available at retail. You can find it at all major retailers for $149.99 (MSRP). We are excited to team up with fun, exciting partners such as LEGO Batman and Justice League to offer a bundle that is perfect for families and comic enthusiasts alike.

The bundle includes:

* The Black PlayStation 2 system
* DUALSHOCK 2 Controller
* LEGO Batman: The Video Game - The fun of LEGO, the drama of Batman and the uniqueness of the combination make for a comical and exciting adventure to save Gotham City. Fight the mayhem as super-heroes Batman and Robin, or spread anarchy as one of the city's many super-villains…all in LEGO form.
* Justice League: The New Frontier (DVD video) - Based on Darwyn Cooke's award-winning graphic novel, this thrilling adventure reveals the origin of the Justice League.

As mentioned these are in limited supply, so be sure to pick one up before they are gone!

LEGO Batman Official Launch Trailer, Plus Tons of Screens and Renders (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

22/09/2008

The time is finally here: The Dark Knight makes his triumphant return to video games with Traveller's Tales' LEGO Batman: The Video Game. Check out their official launch trailer to commemorate the event below, and be sure to check back shortly for our gallery full of new screens and renders.

Lego: Batman Introduces New Villain "Hush" (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

16/09/2008

GamersPlatform Reports: "Starting next week, fans of the Batman series will be able to enjoy the all new Lego: Batman for all platforms. A lot of villains will appear in the game but Warner Bros. introduces one more villain that will make Batman life's hard. Will Batman have the power to stop the madness of Hush?

Full details of Hush after the jump!"

Lego Batman New Screenshots (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

29/07/2008

Warner Bros have just released some new screenshots of Lego Batman and one Artwork.

Man-Bat to Appear in Lego Batman (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

25/07/2008

The villain ranks for the Lego Batman game due out later this year continues to swell. Last month 1UP reported on the inclusion of Bane, Clayface, and Nightwing. This month 1UP only has one, but it's a wild one, literally. Man-Bat will be bringing his genetically mashed up bat powers to the bad guys side. Like many villains, Man-Bat is the product of good intentions gone wrong. Dr. Kirk Langstrom in an attempt to cure his deafness creates a serum using bat DNA. While it successfully granted him bat-like sonar, it also turned him into a man-sized bat. He gained wings, allowing him to fly, and superhuman strength, but like a bat lost much of his ability to see in daylight.

LEGO Batman: Bruce Wayne & Poison Ivy Revealed - Screens (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

4/07/2008

WorthPlaying writes: "The LEGO Batman: The Videogame story unfolds with Batman's greatest foes escaping from Arkham Asylum and creating mayhem throughout Gotham City. Tracking criminals, including The Joker and The Penguin, players will utilize Batman's gadgets as well as build and operate fantastic vehicles in one or two player cooperative gameplay.

An Arkham Asylum psychiatrist assigned to treat The Joker; Dr. Harleen Quinzel was instead driven mad by the Clown Prince of Crime. She helped him escape confinement and became Harley Quinn, The Joker's devoted and love struck companion. Nearly as insane as The Joker himself, Harley Quinn is a violent and unpredictable felon who will do anything to prove her love and loyalty to her beloved Joker."

Retail Radar: UK dates for Fable 2, Ghostbusters (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

17/03/2008

Play.com let slip dates for a bunch of titles including Fable 2, Ghostbusters, Prototype, Ninja Gaiden II, and The Bourne Conspiracy.

The dates:
- Fable 2: May 30
- Ghostbusters: September 26
- Prototype: June 27
- The Bourne Conspiracy: June 27
- Ninja Gaiden II: March 28
- Iron Man: May 30
- WALL-E: May 4
- Lego Batman: "sometime in September"

Joker spotted in new LEGO Batman shots (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

19/02/2008

The new screens from LEGO Batman: The Videogame have tickled us pink; or should we say green and purple? It's not the first time we've seen The Joker so far, but Harley Quinn is looking mighty fine in these new shots. Check out their awesome lair, too: ...

Lego Batman: 16 new screens (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

8/01/2008

Jan 8, 2008 There's no reason whatsoever that Lego Batman shouldn't be quality, considering it's coming from Lego Star Wars crew Traveller's Tales. New screenshots have been ...

New Lego Batman details released (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

13/11/2007

The new franchise to follow Traveller's Tales successful Lego Star Wars games, which was hinted at over a year ago, and finally confirmed earlier this year, will be published on all platforms in Europe in 2008.

Following the developer's acquisition by Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment last week, for which the Lego franchise will have been the prime sweetener, the company has released new details on the gameplay elements.

Players will be able to take control of Batman or Robin and explore Gotham City capturing several of the criminals found therein, including The Joker and The Penguin.

LEGO Batman storyline revealed (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

13/11/2007

Nov 13, 2007 Details on the storyline for the LEGO Batman game along with info on playable characters has materialised in the wake of the first teaser trailer hitting the 'net. Obviously you slip into the Caped Crusader's boots - and sidekick Robin's - and crime-bust in what we're promised is an "interactive" LEGO Gotham City (whatever that means), but Warner Bros. has whispered in our shell-like ears that players will additionally get to control villains in the ...

Holy cow! First LEGO Batman trailer (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

12/11/2007

Nov 12, 2007 The first official teaser trailer has appeared online for LEGO Batman. The second LEGO tie-in from the studio (and with LEGO Indiana Jones on the way) carries the same old PR tag-line, with TT hoping to take both franchises "and make something unique." Well Star Wars wasn't all that original, but it was certainly bloody good fun (and you can get the missus to play it as well). So far we know pretty much bugger all about Batman, but we reckon it's safe to assume Robin, The Joker ...

LEGO Batman has us... excited? (LEGO Batman: The Videogame)

30/03/2007

We're still 99 percent in the dark where LEGO Batman is concerned, but first artwork released suggests that the Dark Knight's sidekick Robin will be appearing alongside Bats in the game. Look at the art - how cool is that? What's currently confirmed about LEGO Batman is that a) it's being developed by LEGO Star Wars developers Traveller's Tales, b) is heading to multiple platforms and c) is due out in 2008. We can't wait. Seriously. And we'll add a d), e) and the rest of the alphabet as soon ...