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Predictions for gaming's biggest sequels (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Nov 25, 2009

Anticipation is supposedly sweet, but you know what? Instant gratification is a hell of a lot sweeter. Sure, we could sit patiently and wait for official announcements on our favorite franchises. We could avoid assumption, steer clear of speculation and only publish our opinion when it’s unequivocally backed by cold, hard press release fact. That wouldn’t be nearly as much fun, though. ...

Useless game heroes who couldn’t save the girl (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Nov 3, 2009

There are several sure-fire ways to check for heroic DNA in a video game character. An addiction to wearing tank tops (the more torn the better). Crew cuts so kempt you could grate cheese on their craniums. But the one thing sewn into the heart of every true hero’s genetic makeup is an unwavering talent for saving the girl.

Above: Not a hero (we’re assuming the racoon’s a chick)

Sure, it might be a bit sexist, ...

TalkRadar UK #8: PSP Go, or no? (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Oct 7, 2009

TalkRadar UK #8: PSP Go, or no? ...

TalkRadar 69 – time attack! (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Sep 18, 2009

The Topics:

Top 7… oddest Japanese videogame heroes – does it count as racist if they’re making fun of themselves?

Modern Warfare 2 hands-on – Tyler and Lizzie played it for hours. Want to hear about it?

Ballad of Gay Tony hands-on – four editors discuss the ups and downs of GTA returning to San Andreas-levels of silliness.

And more! ...

Which villains will appear in Batman: Arkham Asylum 2? (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Sep 4, 2009

How do you follow a game like Batman: Arkham Asylum? You’ve just created arguably the greatest superhero title of all time. You’ve just raised the bar for every licensed adaptation to come. You’ve just won over the critics, the customers, the hardcore nitpickers and the casual fans. What can you possibly do next? Easy. Make another one.

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What other superhero games can learn from Batman: Arkham Asylum (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Sep 3, 2009

The Bat’s latest adventure is amazing. Don’t believe us? Then read our Super Review. It’s guaranteed to have 93% more Columbo than any other Arkham critique on the webs. But what exactly makes Mr. Wayne’s new game so great and what can other superhero titles learn from it? Below you’ll find our five favourite things about Batman: AA and how these elements could reinvigorate the likes of Spidey’s and ...

The 28 hidden characters in Batman: Arkham Asylum (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Sep 2, 2009

Are you finished with Batman: Arkham Asylum? No, you’re not.

You may have reached the ending. You may have solved all the riddles and collected all the items. You may have visited every room and unlocked every character bio. Until you’ve read this article, however, you won’t fully grasp what those things mean. ...

TalkRadar 66 – a winner is YOU (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Aug 28, 2009

The Topics:

Top 7… trendy game design crutches – gravelly voices and hoods unite!

Batman: Arkham Asylum kicks all our asses – we’ve dubbed it “the Bioshock of 2009,” and brought some moody audio for your discerning ears.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy voiceovers – are as stilted and plodding as ever. Anyone tell Square that it’s 2009, not 1999?

And more! ...

Batman: Arkham Asylum Boss Guide (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Aug 27, 2009

Arkham’s insane-o inmates aren’t simple pushovers for Batman. Sure, Batman’s a badass, but he’s also vulnerably human, and if you’re having trouble taking down the worst of The Joker’s entourage, check out our succinct guide to get you through the rough spots.

Spoilers ahead! ...

Batman: Arkham Asylum – Riddler Guide (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Aug 26, 2009

Defeating Joker is just the beginning. The clown may have escaped custody, unleashed hundreds of insane prisoners and threatened the entire population of Gotham, but his plans are mere child’s play compared to another super villain living on the island.

For the so-called World’s Greatest Detective, the real foe is Edward Nigma, aka The Riddler. ...

Arkham Asylum in 90 seconds (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Aug 26, 2009

The reviews are in and by all accounts Arkham Asylum is the definitive Batman videogame. It’s this year’s BioShock, according to our Batman: Arkham Asylum Super Review . So what’s all the fuss about? For those of you don’t care to savor the experience with fresh eyes, we’ve chopped together one of our famous quickfire plot digests so you can absorb the Dark Knight’s newest escapade in one concentrated dose. ...

TalkRadar 64 – Get N or get out (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Aug 14, 2009

Top 7… sexy text adventures – Chestnut hair, tousled by the wind, frames the tanned oval of his face. ...

The most accurate/inaccurate comic book games (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Aug 11, 2009

It's tough being the biggest comic nerd in the office. For instance, when a new Green Lantern film is announced, everyone wants to know the very detailed reasons why Hal Jordan's one-time weakness to yellow is no more. Then I have to educate everyone about the original Green Lantern - Alan Scott - and his weakness to wooden objects. ...

The games of summer 09 (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Jun 19, 2009

Summer’s right around the corner (starting tomorrow in fact) and despite the glorious weather that comes with it, this time of year is usually thought of as the unsufferable months until the real games come out this winter. Seriously, we’re getting tired of a hundred games flooding stores between October and December. Spread the love throughout the year, dummies! ...

E3 09: Why wait? E3's hottest games reviewed NOW! (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Jun 4, 2009

Every game looks great in screenshots and trailers. Do you really want to wait four months before finding out the game you’ve been lusting after actually sucks and just got its face rocked off by some other game? Of course not. That’s why we’re here. We’ve played everything at E3, and this is what we’re rating each game in its current state, right here and now. Let’s get it on ...

Batman: Arkham Asylum - Exclusive new villain reveal (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

May 21, 2009

VIDEO: A svelte and slinky new foe for Bats to tackle. ...

Long lost movie games (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

Feb 11, 2009

Why shouldn’t we be able to play all of our favorite movies? Who cares if they barely have relevance outside of a VH1 retrospective, it’s not like this is a new concept. Chow Yun-Fat getting too elderly for a Hard Boiled sequel BAM: John Woo’s Stranglehold! Dan Aykroyd’s getting the run around from Hollywood? BOOM: Ghostbusters is hitting every platform this summer. Hell, both The Godfather and Scarface have gotten revisionist updates, Al Pacino’s participation be damned! ...

TalkRadar UK #4: Urine trouble (Battlefield 1943)

Jul 29, 2009

You're listening to...What to expect...

- The rugged beauty of Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood- George's politically incorrect beat 'em-up game idea- Is the increased RRP for Modern Warfare 2 a rip-off. Answer: Yes. Sort of- Find out which console and game the gang would save from a burning building- Confession time turns into a group therapy session about pee-ing while drunk

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Post date: Wednesday 29th July ...

The most sick, morally questionable Achievements and Trophies (Battlefield: Bad Company)

Sep 24, 2009

In the context of a game, Achievements and Trophies are harmless. They're just carrot-dangling tactics that we're happy to indulge for our greedy pursuit of intangible virtual rewards. We wouldn't think twice about nail-bombing a kitten orphanage if it meant five more gamer points.

But, let's say, purely for the purposes of this here article, that we take Achievements and Trophies out of their virtual world settings and reconsider them ...

The Most Gratuitous Headshots Video Ever (Battlefield: Bad Company)

Jul 3, 2008

Two minutes. One video. Fifty-five perforated skulls. ...