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    Batman: Arkham City

    Game » consists of 23 releases. Released Oct 18, 2011

    When Gotham City's slums have been transformed into a secluded super-prison, it's up to Batman to uncover its conspiracy in the sequel to 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum.

    Catwoman announced as new playable character.

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    #1  Edited By Franstone

    Just saw an article on gamespot announcing Catwoman as a fully playable character in Arkham City.
    Don't get me wrong I loved Arkham Asylum but was going to wait for some sort of Steam sale for AC just like I did with AA.
    This is quickly becoming a day 1 purchase.

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    #2  Edited By Origina1Penguin
    Article Link  

    Interview:
       Trailer:
       
    My first thought is that it is a bad idea. Then I think about how amazing Rocksteady did with the first game and realize they will probably pull this off just fine, so I'm excited.
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    #3  Edited By ShaggE

    YES. Imagine the potential with Catwoman challenge maps. (and the campaign, of course, but what keeps AA in my rotation after all this time is the side stuff) 
     
    ... Is it out yet? Now? Now?

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    #4  Edited By MachoFantastico

    Could be awesome. 

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    #5  Edited By benjaebe

    Awesome. Still, a part of me wishes the rumors of Batman/Catwoman co-op were real, since I'd love playing through this with a friend.

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    #6  Edited By TaliciaDragonsong

    Awesome.

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    #7  Edited By Cloudenvy

    Please for the love of god let it be optional.

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    #8  Edited By Yummylee
    Dat feline ass.
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    #9  Edited By Slaker117

    Initial reaction is that of skepticism. Could be fun, but it's a strange route to take. Definitely interested though.

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    #10  Edited By PhatSeeJay

    That trailer was awesome, or rather: Me-fucking-OW!
     
    Take my money already!

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    #11  Edited By DrMcKittrick

    Hell to the Yeah!!! My most anticipated title of the Fall.  I hope they make a killer CE of this game unlike that shitty batarang they did.

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    #12  Edited By TheFreeMan

    Mixed feelings. I'm all for solo Batman stuff, but extra content like this can't be a bad thing as long as it's not forced on the player, and Rocksteady has earned my trust after AA. 
     
    She's got some slick moves.

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    #13  Edited By priorityseven

    If you could chose either Batman or Catwoman and play through the campaign, I'd be up for it.  If it switches between the two, not so much. 

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    #14  Edited By IkariNoTekken
    @PrioritySeven 
     Looks as though you'll be switching back and forth: 

     "Ginn noted that while you'll only play as Catwoman for a tiny portion of the main story, she'll have her own mini progression path that will let you upgrade her moves and gadgets using experience earned from taking out enemies. In addition players will be able to use her to explore the environment and snag unique Riddler trophies only she can reach."

    "Once Ginn's basic overview of Catwoman was done he showcased one of the story missions she'll take on. Unlike Batman's altruistic narrative that has him focused on keeping Gotham safe, Catwoman is more on the opportunistic side. Her part of the story will revolve around her stealing the stolen goods."
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    #15  Edited By Eversoranimus

    Sounds awesome, here's hoping they will take the RE4 route.

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    #16  Edited By AhmadMetallic

    I love that ass 
     
    wait, we're not talking about the ass.  
    Ok, yeah, sorry, um, yeah playing as Catwoman sounds terrific

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    #17  Edited By probablytuna

    Looks hot.

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    #19  Edited By penguindust

    I am stoked since she is one of my all-time favorite "heroes".  I read somewhere yesterday in a hands-on preview that you will need to play as Catwoman in parts of the game, but not an obtrusive amount (maybe 10%) since Batman is still the main focus, however you can take breaks and do optional Catwoman missions to explore other areas and steal stuff.  What they said was that she played a lot like Batman although with more acrobatics and flair.  Her unique moves were a ceiling crawl and use of bolas, caltrops and her whip.  She also has her own special enhanced sense feature similar but different than Batman's detective vision.

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    #20  Edited By sameeeeam

    Yup, could be awesome.

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    #21  Edited By gamer_152  Moderator

    This is actually pretty good news.

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    #22  Edited By BBQBram

    I wonder how it is integrated into the campaign and if you can switch to her optional stuff on the fly. 
     
    Considering how awesome AA was, I have no worries. If they pull off an interesting open world, they're set for a GOTY contender.

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    #23  Edited By PhatSeeJay
      
     Not a big fan of IGN's Rewind theater thing, but they say some things that would explain how the Catwoman part plays out. 
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    #24  Edited By Yanngc33
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    Could be awesome. 
    Or could be like tha last catwoman game
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    #25  Edited By ArcBorealis

    They made playing as the Joker different enough from Batman very fun, I'm interested to see how they pull it off with Catwoman.

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    #26  Edited By Bestostero

    Awesome news, this is definitely the biggest contender for my GOTY along with Mortal Kombat... can't wait!

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    #27  Edited By televisionomy
    @Underachiever007 said:
    Yup, could be awesome.
    Not could be, kinda cool, I first thought robin but then it's like if they were to bring robin it'd have to be Jason Todd to fit with the themes of AC and he has to be brought back to life in the game to work. because Jason Todd is kinda more serious then a boy dress up as a target, also Catwoman is going to be awesome even if she mainly use for sex-appeal.   
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    #28  Edited By sameeeeam
    @televisionomy: I'll reserve from passing judgment on how well it's actually integrated into the game until the game is finally out.
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    #29  Edited By televisionomy
    @Underachiever007 said:
    @televisionomy: I'll reserve from passing judgment on how well it's actually integrated into the game until the game is finally out.
    Yeah, but hopefully the hype isn't wasted.
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    #30  Edited By SHADOWINFINITE

    I wonder if co-op would come with this sweet package. 
     
     @Ahmad_Metallic said:

    I love that ass  wait, we're not talking about the ass.  Ok, yeah, sorry, um, yeah playing as Catwoman sounds terrific
    Lol
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    #31  Edited By Solemn

    Fuck yeah.

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