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E3 09: Batman: Arkham Asylum - Interview

By GamesRadar_ US published June 8, 2009

Lead Narrative Designer Paul Crocker discusses the game's story, gameplay, and short delay

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Paul Crocker, Lead Narrative Designer at Rocksteady Studios,donned one of ourmagical interview headsets at E3 last week to give ushis thoughtson Batman: Arkham Asylum, which mayturn out to be the best Batman gamewe've ever played.Crockerdiscusses the reason for thegame's short delay, itsinspiration, story, gameplay, and more. Have a listen below!

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