New Batman: Arkham City screens, featuring 'Joker's Extreme Closeup'
by Ben Gilbert 
on Feb 16th 2011 12:10PM
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Reader Comments (46)
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:14PM 2late2die said
I really would rather see Harley's closeup ;)
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:27PM thisredengine said
@2late2die
She looked better in the 90s batman cartoon. There, I said it.
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She looked better in the 90s batman cartoon. There, I said it.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 1:22PM Psychoplasm said
@thisredengine
i'm not so sure. the whole "victorian-whore" look really suits her well.
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i'm not so sure. the whole "victorian-whore" look really suits her well.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 1:38PM DeadInside said
@thisredengine
I will agree that she looked better in the 90s cartoon than in Arkham Asylum but Arkham City might change my opinion. Its more of the red and black.
http://www.gamejunkster.com/wp-content/gallery/batman-arkham-city/batman-arkhamcity-harleyquinn.jpg
And don't forget Catwoman in AC!
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I will agree that she looked better in the 90s cartoon than in Arkham Asylum but Arkham City might change my opinion. Its more of the red and black.
http://www.gamejunkster.com/wp-content/gallery/batman-arkham-city/batman-arkhamcity-harleyquinn.jpg
And don't forget Catwoman in AC!
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:14PM Dirty said
The joker is in that photo? I didn't notice.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:19PM BigE4284 said
I look at that screenshot and you just know the last word of the sentence the Joker has uttered is "BATS!"
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:19PM kph59 said
Do want. Why can't all superhero games be like these?
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 1:53PM TraceurRyuk Prepping for LBP2 said
@kph59
Definitely. I think Superman needs a reboot like this.
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Definitely. I think Superman needs a reboot like this.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 3:35PM Raiki said
@TraceurRyuk Prepping for LBP2
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-LXkVVmjOl8/S1wbE9Kn4iI/AAAAAAAAAq8/E7id3aUTEC4/s1600-h/superman_asylum.jpg
Maybe not quite the same.
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http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-LXkVVmjOl8/S1wbE9Kn4iI/AAAAAAAAAq8/E7id3aUTEC4/s1600-h/superman_asylum.jpg
Maybe not quite the same.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:23PM Cypher FDP said
I'm getting a serious Fallout with Batman photoshopped in vibe.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:26PM Pure Black World Tendency said
Things are looking grim for Riddick in picture #2
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:26PM MrWolf said
I think I speak for everyone here when I say that what the fans really want it a deep, probing, revealing view of Harley.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 1:59PM LENSconcept said
@MrWolf
upvoted. i like any sentence with the words 'deep' and 'probing.' ANY sentence...
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upvoted. i like any sentence with the words 'deep' and 'probing.' ANY sentence...
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:29PM mywhitenoise said
Is Joker on meth?
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:35PM DV8ing1 said
Does anyone know who will be the voice actor for joker in this game? I remember hearing something about mark hamill not doing another joker role which would be really sad considering his amazing job in the cartoons and the last game.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:43PM gordogg24p said
@DV8ing1
I think THIS is Hamill's last time. Arkham Asylum was going to be the last one, but due to its success, they had to make another one. And it wouldn't be the same without the eternal voice of the Joker.
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I think THIS is Hamill's last time. Arkham Asylum was going to be the last one, but due to its success, they had to make another one. And it wouldn't be the same without the eternal voice of the Joker.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:45PM oOWallaceOo said
Step 1: Make Harley Quinn costume
Step 2: Find girl willing to wear Harley Quinn costume
Step 3: Bring girl to e3
Step 4: ???
Step 5: Profit
Step 2: Find girl willing to wear Harley Quinn costume
Step 3: Bring girl to e3
Step 4: ???
Step 5: Profit
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:47PM The Joy of Cooking DeMat said
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 12:52PM HardBoiled2009 said
Harley looks nice in the screen shot but not as good as she looked in AA
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 1:03PM JonahStein said
Arkham City: Bruce Wayne's World 2.
You know you wanted to say it...
You know you wanted to say it...
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 1:23PM religiousjedi said
Wait, when did Harley turn into Gothwoman?
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 1:42PM DeadInside said
And I'm still confused why the game is called Arkham City and not Gotham City or something else. Its like they really wanted to use the word 'Arkham' again and just put 'City' after it because this time you run around Gotham. So the next games will be Batman: Arkham State, Batman: Arkham Country, Batman: Arkham World...Batman: Arkham Universe?
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 2:06PM LENSconcept said
@DeadInside
I initially disliked it, but it makes sense for two reasons.
SPOILERS (in case anyone on here hasn't played AA for some godawful reason...)
1) plot-wise, they cordoned off a segment of the city to function as a slum of sorts to hold all the criminals that were temporarily (Blackgate explosion) and more permanently held in Arkham Asylum. it's a small city, thus Arkham City
2) marketing-wise, the "Arkham" segment of the name is pretty notable and valuable so people will recognize it as the brand, and sequel to the first game. it seems silly to us, the ones with gaming knowledge, but it's kinda meant to lure in the non-gamers, buying it for a gamer. "hey ricky, loved that batman game...Park-sham somethin. this sounds similar, lets get it."
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I initially disliked it, but it makes sense for two reasons.
SPOILERS (in case anyone on here hasn't played AA for some godawful reason...)
1) plot-wise, they cordoned off a segment of the city to function as a slum of sorts to hold all the criminals that were temporarily (Blackgate explosion) and more permanently held in Arkham Asylum. it's a small city, thus Arkham City
2) marketing-wise, the "Arkham" segment of the name is pretty notable and valuable so people will recognize it as the brand, and sequel to the first game. it seems silly to us, the ones with gaming knowledge, but it's kinda meant to lure in the non-gamers, buying it for a gamer. "hey ricky, loved that batman game...Park-sham somethin. this sounds similar, lets get it."
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 2:40PM DeadInside said
@LENSconcept
Thanks for Point 1. But kinda depressing for Batman to have to re-catch all the guys he beat up in the first game. Such is life for a comic hero.
Point 2 was what I was getting at.
Bewoulf, I didnt say that I didnt enjoy the game. I said I didnt like the title of the second game. Big difference. I would buy the second game even if it was called Batman 2: Arkham's Revenge
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Thanks for Point 1. But kinda depressing for Batman to have to re-catch all the guys he beat up in the first game. Such is life for a comic hero.
Point 2 was what I was getting at.
Bewoulf, I didnt say that I didnt enjoy the game. I said I didnt like the title of the second game. Big difference. I would buy the second game even if it was called Batman 2: Arkham's Revenge
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 9:33PM LENSconcept said
@DeadInside
ugh, you're right and stated it first... my dumb ass just didn't read the second half of your post..
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ugh, you're right and stated it first... my dumb ass just didn't read the second half of your post..
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 2:02PM aray48 said
oh my god let me bang harley quinn
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 2:08PM Omega2k3 said
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 2:14PM pitseleh0 said
@thisredengine I agree. But that is because it was actually creative and a play on the name harlequin. These days it is sufficient to make a chick hot, skanky, and emo then it is such a cool design.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 2:21PM SgtDookie said
Its not often but every once in awhile i get so excited about a games release that i imagine i have a time machine and go into the future untill the games release and come back with a copy.This is one of those times.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 2:45PM DeadInside said
@SgtDookie
Cartman froze himself when he couldnt wait for the Wii to come out.
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Cartman froze himself when he couldnt wait for the Wii to come out.
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 5:31PM JasonGW said
You know, I waited on Arkham Asylum until it was $7 on clearance at Target. And it was an *incredible* game, one of the best I've played in the last few years. It may have convinced me to pay full price for AC.
Well...maybe not *full* price. Maybe "first week on sale at Target for $40" price :)
Well...maybe not *full* price. Maybe "first week on sale at Target for $40" price :)
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 5:41PM Bedlight said
Anybody else think Harley looked hotter (and different) in Arkham Asylum?
Posted: Feb 16th 2011 7:18PM Riley said
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I'll be in my bunk.
I'll be in my bunk.
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