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    Batman: Arkham Asylum

    Game » consists of 28 releases. Released Aug 25, 2009

    Batman: Arkham Asylum puts you behind the cowl of the iconic Dark Knight, fighting his way through Arkham Asylum to stop the Joker from enacting a sinister plot that would have grave consequences for Gotham City.

    Batman: Arkham Asylum Gets GOTY Edition

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    Edited By jeff

    I'm Batman. 
    I'm Batman. 
    It's been kicked around a bit as a foreign release for Europe, Australia, and Asia, but Eidos and Warner Bros. have confirmed a North American release for an updated version of Rocksteady's hell-of-rad Batman game, Arkham Asylum.

    Content-wise, this new "Game of the Year" release will toss four maps that were previously released as downloads onto the disc. It'll also include support for TriOviz 3D, which is a glasses-only display mode that doesn't require you to own some crazy fancy 3D TV. 3D glasses will be included with the package.

    While Europe and Australasia will get this new release on March 26, those of us in North America will be left hanging until May 11. The GOTY version of the game is scheduled to be released on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Also, I believe this may have a fresh set of achievements, which could add something like two more sets to the achievement list. Considering there are already three discreet points-containing versions of the game, that leaves Batman-loving points fiends with a lot more points potential.

    But only crazy people would play Batman to completion five times, right?    
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    #1  Edited By jeff

    I'm Batman. 
    I'm Batman. 
    It's been kicked around a bit as a foreign release for Europe, Australia, and Asia, but Eidos and Warner Bros. have confirmed a North American release for an updated version of Rocksteady's hell-of-rad Batman game, Arkham Asylum.

    Content-wise, this new "Game of the Year" release will toss four maps that were previously released as downloads onto the disc. It'll also include support for TriOviz 3D, which is a glasses-only display mode that doesn't require you to own some crazy fancy 3D TV. 3D glasses will be included with the package.

    While Europe and Australasia will get this new release on March 26, those of us in North America will be left hanging until May 11. The GOTY version of the game is scheduled to be released on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Also, I believe this may have a fresh set of achievements, which could add something like two more sets to the achievement list. Considering there are already three discreet points-containing versions of the game, that leaves Batman-loving points fiends with a lot more points potential.

    But only crazy people would play Batman to completion five times, right?    
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    #2  Edited By Ryax

    i dont think im gonna be missing much here

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    #3  Edited By Milkman

    3D glasses? What? Really?

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    #4  Edited By PhilESkyline

    I don't think I could buy it again for a few more achievements.  No wait....okay yeah I can't do it.

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    #5  Edited By CornontheCobbe

    3D glasses for real? Sounds pretty awesome. Might check it out. How is it going to work correctly though?

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    #6  Edited By Hamz

    Sounds awesome, thanks for the news Jeff :)

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    #7  Edited By Rhombus_Of_Terror

    i've yet to get Batman AA, so this sounds pretty good :)

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    #8  Edited By choffy21

    Time to get my 1000/1000 on the 360.

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    #9  Edited By dbz1995

    Somebody already posted this, Jeff. I'm requesting a lock.

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    #10  Edited By Regal

    Wait what? Four maps? The only DLC that was available for Batman was one stealth challenge and an "endless" combat challenge, that sounds like two maps to me, or have I missed something? 

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    #11  Edited By Bandit_Fox

    The 3D sounds... interesting. Not a selling point, but... interesting. I just don't know how the game would benefit from this addition. What would be popping off the screen? Batman's cape as he glides?

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    #12  Edited By RHCPfan24

    Sounds boring....what you say about 3D? STILL not interested.

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    #13  Edited By lockload
    @CornontheCobbe:
    Probably worth waiting for reviews hopefully the 3d is ok
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    #14  Edited By CyleMoore

    I hate how everything now days is going to 3D.

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    #15  Edited By Brackynews

    Five times is too much. Three is enough!  For one year anyway.

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    #16  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @lockload said:
    " @CornontheCobbe:Probably worth waiting for reviews hopefully the 3d is ok "
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    #17  Edited By Ghostiet
    @Regal said:
    " Wait what? Four maps? The only DLC that was available for Batman was one stealth challenge and an "endless" combat challenge, that sounds like two maps to me, or have I missed something?  "

    Probably Joker maps from the PS3 version.
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    #18  Edited By 234r2we232

    I want me some Bat-Glasses plz

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    #19  Edited By spiceninja

    Wait, so if I already played this on 360 and play the GOTY edition also on 360 I'll get more points? I'm willing to do that.

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    #20  Edited By the8bitNacho

    Whatever, until they release this game in Real-D it's not even worth playing.

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    #21  Edited By MeatSim

    Not really interested in 3D. 

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    #22  Edited By rNilla

    More BAA achievements? Don't tempt me Eidos...

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    #23  Edited By SilverArrows

    And how much is this version going to cost? Please tell me its $30 or $40, and not full price.
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    #24  Edited By End_Boss
    @SilverArrows said:
    " And how much is this version going to cost? Please tell me its $30 or $40, and not full price. "
    Considering its a GOTY Edition, its probably safe to say it will not be full price.
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    #25  Edited By SteamPunkJin

    Have Batman show up twice on my completed game list? Hells yea!  
     
    Speaking of - what were the 'other' versions Jeff mentioned?

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    #26  Edited By SilverArrows
    @End_Boss:
    I dont know. There are many GOTY editions that end up being full price. Thats the reason they have the GOTY edition, so the publishers can package the DLC, and get away with charging $60 for it. If I were to bet, I'd say this is going to start out at $60
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    #27  Edited By I_am_Lono

    Hell-of-rad? I will never understand Americans.
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    #28  Edited By jacksukeru

    Haven't bought this game yet, so great! 
     
    But then again, I don't care about the 3D glasses and stuff. Gimme an artbook or a soundtrack CD or a metal casing any day though.

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    #29  Edited By JJOR64

    I haven't picked up the game so I might just wait till this version comes out to get the game.

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    #30  Edited By Sanryd

    Double S-rank FTW! Now on to a quadruple S-rank... *rubs hands together*

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    #31  Edited By bybeach

    I could see this game working in 3-d. but I can`t see shelling out twice for it, though long down the road I very well may. 
     
    This game absolutely shined on PC. 
     
    Thanks jeff.
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    #32  Edited By landon

    Good game, but 4 maps and a few new achievements isn't enough for me to buy this.

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    #33  Edited By Bionicicide

    Maybe if the X360 version would get the Joker challenge maps... but I don't want to support 3D. Seriously, Avatar was the flagship title for 3D and all I saw was a layered effect with blurry ashes; not worth it to see longer development cycles and CPU space being wasted to run 3D tech. 
     
    If you love 3D, just make sure your TV has the proper refresh rate and you don't wear prescription glasses (if you do, then forget about enjoying 3D).

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    #34  Edited By HitmanAgent47

    I already have two copies of the game and i'm a really big batman fan. Maybe i'll have a third copy of the game, I like to see it in 3d.

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    #35  Edited By Oni

    Well... I did complete it 1000/1000 on 360 and PC, if the GOTY version has a separate points tally... No I can't. Nuh-uh, can't justify the expense, or even the time I'd spend S-ranking it again. No way.
     
    ...maybe?

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    #36  Edited By vigorousjammer

    YESSSSS!!! good thing I was so busy playing other games around that time of year last year... now I can GET MAH BATMANS ON!!

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    #37  Edited By Willy105

    I like Batman and I like good games. Maybe I should get this.

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    #38  Edited By Andorski

    There were four maps released as DLC?  I only remember the two maps from the Insane Night Map Pack.

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    #39  Edited By Ghosthead84

    I'm Batman. 
     
    Or at least I like to play this game.  New trophy bonuses?  DLC I already have?  Pointless 3D gimmick? 
     
    SOLD!
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    #40  Edited By knorglux

    I'm Adam West.

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    #41  Edited By sin13
    @Regal:  Insane Night which was 2 maps, Prey in The Darkness which was another 2 maps which I think was a PS3 exclusive but it can be downloaded on 360 if you make a European account. I'm not sure what the other stuff is but there was the PS3 Joker stuff and I believe there was a Gamestop pre-order map where you fight skeletons.
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    #42  Edited By brazzle

    If you thought that Batman's cape couldn't get more intrusive and in the way imagine it in 3D.

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    #43  Edited By NickNorman
    @SteamPunkJin said:
    " Have Batman show up twice on my completed game list? Hells yea!    Speaking of - what were the 'other' versions Jeff mentioned? "
    PC (GFWL) and Japanese Xbox 360.
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    #44  Edited By bobsully

    GOTY Edition... Great, but for someone like me who never bought the game back when it was fresh the only thing I am hoping for is a reduced price. 

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    #45  Edited By psmgamer

    I just bought this on Amazon for $39.99 and now they announce the GOTY edition is coming to NA in May.

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    #46  Edited By Linkyshinks

    The only thing that would tempt me to ditch my current copy is playing as Joker on 360.

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    #47  Edited By ReaperOfLiving

    Doesn't a game have to win GOTY to get a GOTY edition?  Obviously not in BAA's case.

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    #48  Edited By buzztone

    I could do without the 3D glasses stuff.  But this sounds like a deal for someone who hasn't played Arkham Asylum yet. :)

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    #49  Edited By Claude

    I haven't played it yet, but I'll go the cheap mode as in a used copy.

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    #50  Edited By DavidSnakes
    @ReaperOfLiving said:
    " Doesn't a game have to win GOTY to get a GOTY edition?  Obviously not in BAA's case. "
    It's won GOTY on a few websites, GameRevolution for example

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