Why Are Heroes And Villains Fighting In Injustice?

Am I weird for really wanting to play this game for the story?

@RipTheVeins said:

@Yanngc33 said:

@Coketruck said:

They've started putting out a weekly mini-comic that explains the story leading up to the game. It's actually not bad. You should really read it to get the full impact of the story, but if you just want the details:

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Issue #3 came out yesterday. So far, Lois Lane has become pregnant with Superman's son. Joker kills Jimmy Olsen and kidnaps Lois. Joker links Lois' heartbeat with a nuclear detonator and hides the nuke in Metropolis. Not knowing this, Superman attempts to save Lois, but Joker uses Scarecrow's fear toxin to trick Superman into killing Lois and the baby (he grabs what he thinks is Doomsday and carries it into space to get it away from Lois, not realizing he's carrying Lois herself). When Lois dies, the nuke goes off, obliterating Metropolis.

That's fucking insaaaaaaaaaane

Wowww... That's pretty dumb in a way that I can definitely get behind.

@Cleric22: When I saw Under the Red Hood I shat myself with delight. I was expecting mediocre Batman and instead got one of the best Batman movies to date. Animated or not

@Cleric22: When I saw Under the Red Hood I shat myself with delight. I was expecting mediocre Batman and instead got one of the best Batman movies to date. Animated or not

Uncanny Valley like crazy in this game. Why haven't tried going in the style of those latest Naruto fighting games? Or just straight up comicbook style visuals. What they're doing now just isn't working IMO.

Those are some bad character models. :(

Man, I'm so into this. MK9 really took me by surprise, immediately becoming one of my favorite fighters and usurping my favorite fighting series (Tekken). Very excited to see how they apply their Story Mode stuf into a DC universe (not a cross one like MK VS DC).

My guess most people will think the back-story presented in the game is nonsense and will just make the funny spandex suited people fight...then sell the game back to EB Games for $15 a moth later.  THE END.

@CH3BURASHKA said:

Attention all comic book people: is there any precedent for the name "Injustice" in DC comics? I physically cannot understand why there's not identifying moniker or subtitle that clearly states this has the Supermans and the Batmans in it. I can't see Joe WalMart knowing that Injustice has superheroes in it.

Nope. I'm a comic book guy and I thought this was a Mortal Kombat game with some guest DC heroes until like 3 months ago.

@bathsalts_zombie said:

@VoodooTatum said:

@Cleric22: When I saw Under the Red Hood I shat myself with delight. I was expecting mediocre Batman and instead got one of the best Batman movies to date. Animated or not

SOrry, batman was in that movie? All I saw was The Joker, an entire movie of The Joker :) But I do wonder what their explaination is going to be for Superman not absolutely obliterating every opponent other than Batman or Luthor. Kryptonite worms in everyone's skin?

There have been MUCH DUMBER reasons in comics, so maybe?

@VoodooTatum said:

@Cleric22: When I saw Under the Red Hood I shat myself with delight. I was expecting mediocre Batman and instead got one of the best Batman movies to date. Animated or not

Under The Red Hood is some good shit, as is the animated Dark Knight Returns, Batman Year One, and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. If we're not just talking about Mask of the Phantasm.

Also, have a soft spot for the "Working Through Pain" short film in Batman Gotham Knight:

@dvorak said:

@CH3BURASHKA said:

Attention all comic book people: is there any precedent for the name "Injustice" in DC comics? I physically cannot understand why there's not identifying moniker or subtitle that clearly states this has the Supermans and the Batmans in it. I can't see Joe WalMart knowing that Injustice has superheroes in it.

Nope. I'm a comic book guy and I thought this was a Mortal Kombat game with some guest DC heroes until like 3 months ago.

Yeah, I'm fucking baffled by the name choice. It would sell double if it had DC anywhere in the title.

I think we see why all fighting game stories are dumb. When you go to enough lengths to create a good story, then the fighting game ends up seeming like the ridiculous part again. Might play as a third person action game ala AA.

When it shows up in stores, the boxart should probably clue people in on it being a DC game. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

@dvorak said:

@CH3BURASHKA said:

Attention all comic book people: is there any precedent for the name "Injustice" in DC comics? I physically cannot understand why there's not identifying moniker or subtitle that clearly states this has the Supermans and the Batmans in it. I can't see Joe WalMart knowing that Injustice has superheroes in it.

Nope. I'm a comic book guy and I thought this was a Mortal Kombat game with some guest DC heroes until like 3 months ago.

Yeah, I'm fucking baffled by the name choice. It would sell double if it had DC anywhere in the title.

Dude, so stoked for this. I'm not even planning on playing it (not a fan of fighting games), but after watching an LP for the last Mortal Kombat, I'm totally ready to watch a crazy-ass DC story unfold.

Just watched the trailer. Is this a variation on the Justice Lords story arc? And where's my Superman: Red Son adaptation?! That story was awesome!

@Shaanyboi said:

@Vigil80 said:

@Oni said:

Really dislike Batman's armor, the cowl looks dumb. Also the models look really primitive. I LOVE Batman but don't give a rat's ass about DC Universe (it's dumb and THEY KEEP REBOOTING IT!!), so I'll probably skip it.

That's basically how I've felt for a long time, too. I like Batman, and that's pretty much it. And Batman is at his best when I can pretend the rest of the DC universe is separate. I've never liked anything that attempts to couch him in the rest of DC.

I used to strongly feel this way, but now it's more just become a case-by-case basis. With the right people and the right story, he can totally fit in and it can be surprisingly awesome. It doesn't always need to connect with that greater universe though.

I like Batman living, working and existing alongside the DC "god-like" characters. I like it, because he is still the more powerful character. The plain ol human could take down any of them if the situation called for it.

This looks...incredible! Like a combination of the Justice Lords storyline and Marvel's Civil War event. Also nice to see that Netherrealm will (apparently) continue the tradition of a free alternate costume for every character. Take notes, Capcom.

@AssInAss said:

@VoodooTatum said:

@Cleric22: When I saw Under the Red Hood I shat myself with delight. I was expecting mediocre Batman and instead got one of the best Batman movies to date. Animated or not

Under The Red Hood is some good shit, as is the animated Dark Knight Returns, Batman Year One, and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. If we're not just talking about Mask of the Phantasm.

Also, have a soft spot for the "Working Through Pain" short film in Batman Gotham Knight:

GOD, what a great scene! And yeah, DC absolutely knocks it out of the park with most of their animated movies.

@DarkbeatDK said:

Am I weird for really wanting to play this game for the story?

I had almost zero interest in this game, because it just looked like MK9 with DC characters and I thought I'd had my fill of that style of game for awhile, but after seeing this trailer I am ALL THE WAY on board. If it even approaches the length and scale of MK9's story, that'll be reason enough for me to buy it.

Bonus!

More details  

If it's half as good as MK9's storyline, than I'm sold.

@Charlee_CoCo: WHAAAA???? That is AWESOME. I had no idea they were doing that! Point goes to you, duder!

Alright, go Chicago.

@ZZoMBiE13 said:

@Shaanyboi said:

@Vigil80 said:

@Oni said:

Really dislike Batman's armor, the cowl looks dumb. Also the models look really primitive. I LOVE Batman but don't give a rat's ass about DC Universe (it's dumb and THEY KEEP REBOOTING IT!!), so I'll probably skip it.

That's basically how I've felt for a long time, too. I like Batman, and that's pretty much it. And Batman is at his best when I can pretend the rest of the DC universe is separate. I've never liked anything that attempts to couch him in the rest of DC.

I used to strongly feel this way, but now it's more just become a case-by-case basis. With the right people and the right story, he can totally fit in and it can be surprisingly awesome. It doesn't always need to connect with that greater universe though.

I like Batman living, working and existing alongside the DC "god-like" characters. I like it, because he is still the more powerful character. The plain ol human could take down any of them if the situation called for it.

See, THAT is fucking lame to me. Him having a contingency plan for countering the rest of the Justice League, him being able to use strategy and his wits to hold his own in the fights they all get into, that's totally cool.

But this whole fucking overhyped self-felating internet culture bullshit that Batman is so invincible and can take down anyone because "He's the goddamn Batman" and "He always has a plan" is dumb as FUCK. Way to take the tension out of any and every story he has or ever will be in.

Yes, he's stubborn, borderline psychotic, and paranoid. If he is cornered, he'll put up the fight of his fucking life and be totally awesome doing it, but he can still fucking die.

@AssInAss said:

Also, have a soft spot for the "Working Through Pain" short film in Batman Gotham Knight:

That short was great, except for that one INCREDIBLY awful "What white people think brown people sound like" line from one of those thugs in India... That alone grossed me the fuck out.

I am a huge comic book fan and I was really on the fence about this game. But this is looking way different from what I was expecting and I am 100% on board with it now. I was afraid they were just going to make it, "All the Superheores are evil here!" This route looks way more interesting. I can't wait to get my hands on this.

Between the fantastic gameplay, great story, and tons of content Mortal Kombat 9 is my favorite fighting game this generation and what I compare every other fighting game to. I'm super excited for this, the DC Universe can be pretty awesome.

Batman is top tier, becuase he's Batman.

Is this a fighting game?

@The_Ruiner: I was just about to say that too. It was a good story arc.

@Shaanyboi said:

@ZZoMBiE13 said:

@Shaanyboi said:

@Vigil80 said:

@Oni said:

Really dislike Batman's armor, the cowl looks dumb. Also the models look really primitive. I LOVE Batman but don't give a rat's ass about DC Universe (it's dumb and THEY KEEP REBOOTING IT!!), so I'll probably skip it.

That's basically how I've felt for a long time, too. I like Batman, and that's pretty much it. And Batman is at his best when I can pretend the rest of the DC universe is separate. I've never liked anything that attempts to couch him in the rest of DC.

I used to strongly feel this way, but now it's more just become a case-by-case basis. With the right people and the right story, he can totally fit in and it can be surprisingly awesome. It doesn't always need to connect with that greater universe though.

I like Batman living, working and existing alongside the DC "god-like" characters. I like it, because he is still the more powerful character. The plain ol human could take down any of them if the situation called for it.

See, THAT is fucking lame to me. Him having a contingency plan for countering the rest of the Justice League, him being able to use strategy and his wits to hold his own in the fights they all get into, that's totally cool.

But this whole fucking overhyped self-felating internet culture bullshit that Batman is so invincible and can take down anyone because "He's the goddamn Batman" and "He always has a plan" is dumb as FUCK. Way to take the tension out of any and every story he has or ever will be in.

Yes, he's stubborn, borderline psychotic, and paranoid. If he is cornered, he'll put up the fight of his fucking life and be totally awesome doing it, but he can still fucking die.

I'm not talking about some stupid internet meme and I never said "Batman can't die".

Batman is awesome because he's just as psychotic as the villains he fights. Because while the rest of the world says "Thank you Superman!", Batman says "I'm keeping an eye on this one". And because he can (and has) stood toe to toe with all the toughest the DC catalog has to offer. He's mistrustful and obsessive in ways that would make most conspiracy theorists say "damn man, take a chill pill". I like the character because he's so completely damaged.

Only in comics. :)

Joker's voice sucks. And I'm not just saying that because it's not Hamil.

Alright maybe I am a little bit, but it's still not very good.

Anyway game looks purty kewl

I don't really care for any game that plays like Mortal Kombat, but this video made me think of this incredible song so who cares.

So excited for this.

@NoelVeiga said:

@CH3BURASHKA said:

Attention all comic book people: is there any precedent for the name "Injustice" in DC comics? I physically cannot understand why there's not identifying moniker or subtitle that clearly states this has the Supermans and the Batmans in it. I can't see Joe WalMart knowing that Injustice has superheroes in it.

I'm gonna go ahead and assume the inevitable cover with Batman and Superman punching each other will subtly hint at it.

Anyway, nice trailer, even if it runs on the low poly models they have for non-fighters a bit too much. I like bad guy Supes more than bad guy Bats as a concept. It's the idea of Bats as the underdog, I guess. And the fact that everybody thinks Batman is the more conservative of the two because he's a rich kid.

I mean, Superman is the small town guy wrapped in a flag ranting about the "American Way". Batman is a city boy with money that shares his time between doing community work and having casual sex with models. If one of them is going to go fascist dictator, my money is on Superman for sure.

Really? My money would be on the guy whose whole schtick is criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot. Controlling people through fear and intimidation is pretty much his thing. Dude was granted a Yellow Lantern Ring. Heck, the self control Superman needs just not to accidentally murder everyone kinda makes that whole scenario difficult to accept without a radical change in characterization.

@huser said:

@NoelVeiga said:

Anyway, nice trailer, even if it runs on the low poly models they have for non-fighters a bit too much. I like bad guy Supes more than bad guy Bats as a concept. It's the idea of Bats as the underdog, I guess. And the fact that everybody thinks Batman is the more conservative of the two because he's a rich kid.

I mean, Superman is the small town guy wrapped in a flag ranting about the "American Way". Batman is a city boy with money that shares his time between doing community work and having casual sex with models. If one of them is going to go fascist dictator, my money is on Superman for sure.

Really? My money would be on the guy whose whole schtick is criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot. Controlling people through fear and intimidation is pretty much his thing. Dude was granted a Yellow Lantern Ring. Heck, the self control Superman needs just not to accidentally murder everyone kinda makes that whole scenario difficult to accept without a radical change in characterization.

Hey, don't go nerd quoting on me, there are also plenty of instances of Bats commenting how isolating Superman's position is and how he thinks he may snap if and when Lois is gone (I guess that doesn't apply anymore, but still).

Obviously I'm joking, but really, whenever somebody does "evil Justice League" as the point of their comic (and plenty have, both inside and outside DC), Superman is always the god-like tyrant that sees humans as insects. A bit more seriously, I do think Supes is the more conservative character, money notwithstanding.

The visuals are... less than stellar.

Well, shit. Guess it's up to Batman to clean up after the rest of these bozos again.

My interest in this game is going to be determined by how many characters have teleport moves

@NoelVeiga said:

@huser said:

@NoelVeiga said:

Anyway, nice trailer, even if it runs on the low poly models they have for non-fighters a bit too much. I like bad guy Supes more than bad guy Bats as a concept. It's the idea of Bats as the underdog, I guess. And the fact that everybody thinks Batman is the more conservative of the two because he's a rich kid.

I mean, Superman is the small town guy wrapped in a flag ranting about the "American Way". Batman is a city boy with money that shares his time between doing community work and having casual sex with models. If one of them is going to go fascist dictator, my money is on Superman for sure.

Really? My money would be on the guy whose whole schtick is criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot. Controlling people through fear and intimidation is pretty much his thing. Dude was granted a Yellow Lantern Ring. Heck, the self control Superman needs just not to accidentally murder everyone kinda makes that whole scenario difficult to accept without a radical change in characterization.

Hey, don't go nerd quoting on me, there are also plenty of instances of Bats commenting how isolating Superman's position is and how he thinks he may snap if and when Lois is gone (I guess that doesn't apply anymore, but still).

Obviously I'm joking, but really, whenever somebody does "evil Justice League" as the point of their comic (and plenty have, both inside and outside DC), Superman is always the god-like tyrant that sees humans as insects. A bit more seriously, I do think Supes is the more conservative character, money notwithstanding.

In terms of charisma, personal connections, and raw power, Superman is the most obvious hero capable of taking over the world either peaceably or through force. Batman's got the first two, but not the last and works better as an underdog anyways. That said, I think Kingdom Come had the right of it, given half a chance, Batman would turn all of Gotham into a prison, regardless of his personal convictions, which I'm not entirely convinced goes one way or another. He might be a city boy, but he's also a product of old money, not just being rich, but basically American aristocracy, and whether it's relevant or not, the playboy act is generally shown to be just that, an act.

That, and the easiest shorthand in the comic world to show how dysfunctional a setting is, is for Superman or a convenient expy to be a badguy. Batman going just a little farther than he normally does isn't going to carry as much weight.

@Undeadpool: Not the biggest Gotham Knight fan, but 2 or 3 of those segments make it worth owning. Mask of the Phantasm is still my favorite though.

Wow. That looks like crap.

@Cleric22 said:

@Undeadpool: Not the biggest Gotham Knight fan, but 2 or 3 of those segments make it worth owning. Mask of the Phantasm is still my favorite though.

I agree that Mask is better than Knights, though if I had to choose, I think I'd go with Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.

did anyone else notice that superman scream at 1:57? HILARIOUS.

Every costume in this game looks terrible. Just sayin'.

It's the Justice Lords or the Crime Syndicate of America. Good idea so that "heroes" can fight each other.

Why do those cinematics look 75 percent shittier than the ones in MK9? That shit looks like it fell out of a PS2.