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Turbine Entertainment has released two more Champion spotlights for its upcoming DC Universe MOBA Infinite Crisis, this time showcasing the abilities (and tactical capabilities) of Gaslight Catwoman and Poison Ivy.

Gaslight Catwoman fills the "glass cannon" archetype by outputting ridiculous amounts of damage, at the heavy cost of having virtually no defensive utility. Keeping with that theme, her play style seems built for stealthy ambushes rather than full-frontal assaults. Poison Ivy, whose profile can be seen after the break, is a ranged character capable of performing both support and offensive duties, thanks to a mix of healing, shielding and AOE damage techniques.

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JoystiqNew Infinite Crisis trailers profile Gaslight Catwoman, Poison Ivy originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 May 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>catwomanchampionsDCgaslight-catwomaninfinite-crisispcpoison-ivyturbine-entertainmentWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentSat, 04 May 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Scribblenauts DC comics game in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/#comments Rumor DC super hero Scribblenauts game in developmentScribblenauts Unlimited developer 5th Cell is reportedly working on a DC super hero entry in the write-em-up series, called Scribblenauts Unmasked. According to IGN sources, the game is currently mired in redesign and may even lose the Scribblenauts Unmasked moniker altogether, though the game is assuredly focused on the DC Comics license.

The original design called for a game where Max would embark on adventures to help out DC super heroes, but that may not be indicative of the final product. One scenario detailed includes Max trying to bypass a hungry Killer Croc to infiltrate Wayne Manor through the sewers below. Another anecdote provided presents Max with two seemingly identical police officers, yet one is the villain Clayface and must be discovered.

IGN's sources say the game announcement is due at this year's E3, with PC, Wii U and 3DS being listed as supported platforms.

JoystiqRumor: Scribblenauts DC comics game in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-celldcdc-comicsnintendopcscribblenautsscribblenauts-unlimitedscribblenauts-unmaskedwarner-broswii-uThu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DC promises Injustice action figures among us this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/dc-promises-injustice-action-figures-among-us-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/dc-promises-injustice-action-figures-among-us-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/dc-promises-injustice-action-figures-among-us-this-summer/#comments DC promises Injustice action figures among us this summerNetherRealm's interpretation of select DC comic heroes and villains in Injustice: Gods Among Us are being turned into action figures. Twelve different figures are coming in the first run, available only in pre-determined two-packs for $29.95 each.

Each figure stands 3.75 inches and has over 20 points of articulation. On May 31, the first two packs will ship: Wonder Woman vs Solomon Grundy and Green Arrow vs Deathstroke. The other packs - Superman vs Nightwing, Flash vs Raven, Aquaman vs Black Adam and Cyborg vs Harley Quinn - will have staggered releases, available this summer on through September.

With Batman conspicuously missing from the list of figures, we're left wondering if he's the action figure we want, but not the one we deserve.

JoystiqDC promises Injustice action figures among us this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figuresdcdc-comicsinjustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftNetherrealm-Studiosnintendoplaystationps3wii-uxboxThu, 25 Apr 2013 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Injustice: Gods Among Us comic book currently underway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/06/injustice-gods-among-us-comic-book-currently-underway/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/06/injustice-gods-among-us-comic-book-currently-underway/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/06/injustice-gods-among-us-comic-book-currently-underway/#comments Ed Boon has announced that NetherRealm Studios' take on the DC universe, Injustice: Gods Among Us, is "for sure" getting its own comic series sometime in the future, according to Polygon.

"We're working on an Injustice comic book to carry the story and tell the events that came before the game," Boon said at the EB Expo in Sydney, Australia. "Obviously the extreme version is it would spawn a lot more things, but I know for sure we are making an Injustice comic." Boon hopes that DC fans will accept the new Injustice universe as they have the Arkham Asylum/City canon.

You guys remember back in the 90s, when they made a Street Fighter movie starring Jean Claude Van Damme and then later made Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game? Well, this is like that, but here's hoping that Comic Books: The Video Game: The Comic Book works out a lot better.

JoystiqInjustice: Gods Among Us comic book currently underway originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comic-booksDCinjustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftNetherrealm-Studiosnintendoplaystationps3Warner-Bros-Interactive-Entertainmentwii-uxboxSat, 06 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nightwing and Cyborg coming to Injustice: Gods Among Us]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/nightwing-and-cyborg-coming-to-injustice-gods-among-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/nightwing-and-cyborg-coming-to-injustice-gods-among-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/nightwing-and-cyborg-coming-to-injustice-gods-among-us/#comments Nightwing and Cyborg coming to Injustice Gods Among UsComic-Con just opened up its show floor for Preview Night, and in among the booths is a new playable version of Injustice: Gods Among Us, with two new heroes. Nightwing and Cyborg have joined the fight in Netherrealm's gritty fighting game. Nightwing (aka Dick Grayson, the original Robin) is a nimble staff-wielding fighter, and Cyborg is a heavy hitter, with strong close attacks backed up with laser shots and missile strikes.

We'll get a chance to play both of these heroes tomorrow on the show floor, and we'll let you know how the game is looking these days. Comic-Con runs through the weekend, so stay tuned for lots more four-color-based news from San Diego.

JoystiqNightwing and Cyborg coming to Injustice: Gods Among Us originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comic-concomic-con-2012cyborgdcfightinginjustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftnetherrealmnightwingplaystationps3sdcc-2012xboxWed, 11 Jul 2012 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The comic nerds, sci-fi writers and grizzled vets of Industrial Toys]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/12/the-comic-nerds-sci-fi-writers-and-grizzled-vets-of-industrial/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/12/the-comic-nerds-sci-fi-writers-and-grizzled-vets-of-industrial/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/12/the-comic-nerds-sci-fi-writers-and-grizzled-vets-of-industrial/#commentsThe comic nerds, scifi writers, veterans and noobs of Industrial ToysIndustrial Toys was created by three self-described and proven industry veterans: Alex Seropian (Bungie founder), Tim Harris (Seven Lights founder) and Brent Pease (Bungie San Jose). They came together in Pasadena, California, in February 2012, with a mission to create hardcore games for mobile, touchscreen devices.

Since then, Industrial Toys has picked up sci-fi writer John Scalzi to help build its worlds, Marvel's Mike Choi and DC's Phil Tan as artists (and to balance the company's comic zen), and a handful of "grizzled veterans and fresh, new talent," president Tim Harris told Joystiq at E3.

There are a total of 15 employees at Industrial Toys, split down the middle between those new to the industry and those who may have seen too much of it, Harris said.

If splitting an odd number of employees into two even groups seems like an improbable feat, know that it isn't the most ambitious of Industrial Toys' goals: By the end of the month, Seropian and Harris plan to release information about their first title, a sci-fi shooter with a world potentially as large as World of Warcraft's.

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JoystiqThe comic nerds, sci-fi writers and grizzled vets of Industrial Toys originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alex-Seropianandroidbrent-peasecomicsdce3-2012industrial-toysiosipadiphonejohn-scalziMarvelmike-choimobilephil-tansci-fitim-harrisTue, 12 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Man of Steel returns to video games ... on iOS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/the-man-of-steel-returns-to-video-games-on-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/the-man-of-steel-returns-to-video-games-on-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/the-man-of-steel-returns-to-video-games-on-ios/#comments There's a lot going on in the DC Universe these days, what with the radically controversial reboot of all its franchises and the new Superman movie that's currently in production, so of course now is the perfect time to announce an iOS Superman title has nothing to do with any of that stuff.

IGN reports that veteran iOS publisher Chillingo and Denki Blocks! developer Tiger Games (No, not that Tiger) will bring the last son of Krypton to Apple's mobile operating system, heat-vision and arch-nemesis Lex Luthor in tow. Each level will pit Supes against various sets of challenges, with metals awarded at the completion of each level, ala Angry Birds. Little else is known at the moment, but here's hoping it turns out better than Superman 64.

JoystiqThe Man of Steel returns to video games ... on iOS originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chillingodcdc-comicsDC-universeiosipadiphoneman-of-steelmobilenew-52supermansuperman-iostiger-gamesSun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DC Universe Online Facebook page teases fifth update 'soon' [update: how about now?]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/dc-universe-online-facebook-page-teases-fifth-update-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/dc-universe-online-facebook-page-teases-fifth-update-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/dc-universe-online-facebook-page-teases-fifth-update-soon/#comments The Fortress of Solitude update for DCUO is due out soon. DC Universe Online's official Facebook account has teased the fifth update for the popular console and PC MMO, hinting at new features and new characters to play with. The "Fate of the Fortress" update will include a new difficulty mode for the Hive Alert zone (with new loot to match), a duel feature for fighting friends, the ability to fight in the Batcave as yourself (rather than as the premade Iconic characters), and appearances from both Jor-El, Superman's dad, and the evil General Zod. We're not sure how that last one will be used, but best guess is that you'll have to /kneel before him.

That's just a little MMO humor for you there (very little). DCUO is scheduled to go free-to-play by the end of this month, and so presumably the update will drop sometime right around then. In fact, the official account comments on the Facebook page that "Update 5 is soon, F2P is Late October," so we may even see this new content out sooner than the changeover.

[Update: The DCUO Update 5 is now live.]

JoystiqDC Universe Online Facebook page teases fifth update 'soon' [update: how about now?] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batcavebatmandcDC-Universe-Onlinedcuofate-of-the-fortressjor-elpcplaystationps3supermanzodTue, 04 Oct 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed: The Fall comic #2 out now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/16/assassins-creed-the-fall-comic-2-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/16/assassins-creed-the-fall-comic-2-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/16/assassins-creed-the-fall-comic-2-out-now/#commentsGood news for fans of stabbing and comic books (a bigger audience than you might think): Assassin's Creed: The Fall issue two is now available in comic shops.

Lest you haven't been keeping up, The Fall tells the story of mustachioed assassin Nikolai Orelov, who operates during the Russian revolution. Look out -- he'll stab you right in your warm, furry hat.

JoystiqAssassin's Creed: The Fall comic #2 out now originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Assassins-CreedAssassins-Creed-BrotherhoodAssassins-Creed-Multiplayerassassins-creed-the-fallcomicsdcdc-comicsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3ubisoftxboxThu, 16 Dec 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DC Universe Online enters this universe in November]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/dc-universe-online-enters-this-universe-in-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/dc-universe-online-enters-this-universe-in-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/dc-universe-online-enters-this-universe-in-november/#comments At a recent press event in LA, Sony Online Entertainment revealed a November release window for PlayStation 3 and PC MMO DC Universe Online (the company declined to comment on the possible effects of bridging our universe with DC's). When we pressed for a more solid release date, an SOE rep kept mum, but reiterated that both PS3 and PC iterations of the title would arrive at retail simultaneously later this year.

With a release window finalized -- falling right in line with Sony's promised timeframe, might we add -- Sony will assuredly trot out the title in a more open fashion come E3 (read: we'll see more than just Metropolis, we hope). As for The Agency? Apparently that PS3/PC MMO from SOE is still hiding in the shadows for now.

JoystiqDC Universe Online enters this universe in November originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dcdc-universedc-universe-onlinemmoq4-2010release-datesoesony-online-entertainmentWed, 02 Jun 2010 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Mr. Freeze and Talia al Ghul to appear in Arkham Asylum 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/rumor-mr-freeze-and-talia-al-ghul-to-appear-in-arkham-asylum-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/rumor-mr-freeze-and-talia-al-ghul-to-appear-in-arkham-asylum-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/rumor-mr-freeze-and-talia-al-ghul-to-appear-in-arkham-asylum-2/#comments The original Batman: Arkham Asylum's large cast of antagonists was awfully daunting for any detective to face off against -- even if that detective has pointy ears and is equipped with exploding Vaseline. Two reports have begun to circulate about the first pair of villains we'll be buffeting with all manner of bat-shaped weaponry in Arkham Asylum 2: Talia al Ghul (daughter of immortal mastermind Ra's al Ghul), and everyone's favorite horrible pun-smith, Mr. Freeze.

According to Gaming Target, Talia's appearance was confirmed on Twitter by her apparent voice actor, "Castle" star Stana Katic -- though any Tweets to that effect have since been pulled. Freeze was similarly confirmed by voice actor Maurice LaMarche (who voiced the latter half of "Pinky and the Brain") in an interview with the GeekCast Radio Network. These certainly seem like reasonable choices for the next game's cast -- however, we're going to pray that if Mr. Freeze is actually included in the game (in a capacity greater than his cameo in the first Arkham Asylum), his dialogue won't sound anything like, well, you know.

[Thanks John!]

JoystiqRumor: Mr. Freeze and Talia al Ghul to appear in Arkham Asylum 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batmanbatman-arkham-asylumbatman-arkham-asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Citybatman-arkham-citycomicsdceidosmaurice-lamarcheMicrosoftmr-freezerocksteady-studiosrumorstana-katictalia-al-ghulXbox-360Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mass Effect 2 figures feature Shepard, if not your Shepard]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/mass-effect-2-figures-feature-shepard-if-not-your-shepard/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/mass-effect-2-figures-feature-shepard-if-not-your-shepard/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/mass-effect-2-figures-feature-shepard-if-not-your-shepard/#commentsWe already know what you're going to say. While DC's upcoming Mass Effect 2 figure series includes decent likenesses of Thane, Grunt and Tali, the company is way off on its version of Shepard. In DC's defense, however, the company has no idea what your Shepard looks like, so it was stuck with a mold for Default Shepard instead of the real Shepard -- who everyone knows is vaguely Asian and female.

According to the scans of DC's solicitation book, posted by Gamervision, the figures are still pending approval, but are due for release August 25 of this year. By then, you may be done with Mass Effect 2, so you can use these action figures to stage your own adventures on Planet Your Shelf.

JoystiqMass Effect 2 figures feature Shepard, if not your Shepard originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figuresbiowaredcdc-directdc-unlimitedeaElectronic-Artsfiguresfigurinesmass-effectmass-effect-2MicrosoftrpgtoysXbox-360Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Arkham sells 2M, Warner gets serious about DC licensing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/10/arkham-sells-2m-warner-gets-serious-about-dc-licensing/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/10/arkham-sells-2m-warner-gets-serious-about-dc-licensing/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/10/arkham-sells-2m-warner-gets-serious-about-dc-licensing/#comments You might have heard the news yesterday that Warner Bros. has shaken up DC to better do battle with the now Disney-owned Marvel. Part of that strategy, according to the L.A. Times, is making better use of its IP in licensed properties like video games.

While the move is definitely Marvel-inspired, we have to imagine part of the impetus comes from the success of Batman: Arkham Asylum, which, according to the article, moved almost 2 million units in its first month. Taking games more seriously is a smart move on DC's part ... lets just hope they leave the things that are working alone.

JoystiqArkham sells 2M, Warner gets serious about DC licensing originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-asylumdcfalseMicrosoftwarner-broswbieXbox-360Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Batman: Arkham Asylum]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/review-batman-arkham-asylum/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/review-batman-arkham-asylum/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/review-batman-arkham-asylum/#comments Hyperbole can be venomous to a review's credibility. Any insightful merit which a video game critique may possess seemingly goes out the window as soon as the reviewer starts dropping bombs like "best game ever" or "literally mindblowing" or "it will birth you anew in its magnificence." Perhaps it is because we've all heard these phrases -- save for that last one -- so many times that they've lost their currency with us.

Rest assured, I'm not being hyperbolic when I say that Batman: Arkham Asylum is unquestionably the best licensed game I've ever played. At the end of the day, however, that's a fairly low hurdle to clear -- it better reflects the game's quality to say it's one of the best stealth-action games ever made, and easily the best video game 2009 has had to offer thus far.

Gallery: Batman: Arkham Asylum

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JoystiqReview: Batman: Arkham Asylum originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arkham-asylumbatmanbatman-arkham-asylumdcdc-comicseidosMicrosoftrocksteadyrocksteady-studiosXbox-360Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[No joke: Batman Arkham Asylum for $48 on consoles, $40 on PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/no-joke-arkham-asylum-for-48-on-consoles-40-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/no-joke-arkham-asylum-for-48-on-consoles-40-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/no-joke-arkham-asylum-for-48-on-consoles-40-on-pc/#comments
It's true, you can snag Batman: Arkham Asylum from Amazon for only $47.99. There's no need to pull out your handy Bat-Price-Reducer either. You need only place a pre-order for the Xbox 360 or PS3 version. Then, at checkout, simply enter the code 5OFFARKM for five smackers off Amazon's asking price of $52.99. Using free shipping, that's a brand new copy for $48. Even better, using the same coupon, the PC version can be had for only $40.

That's a deal only the Joker could refuse. After all, saving money is no laughing matter.

[Via Slickdeals.net]

JoystiqNo joke: Batman Arkham Asylum for $48 on consoles, $40 on PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batmanbatman-arkham-asylumdcMicrosoftrocksteady-studioswarner-bros-interactiveXbox-360Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:35:00 EST<![CDATA[DC Comics to offer God of War mini-series this October]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/15/dc-comics-to-offer-god-of-war-mini-series-this-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/15/dc-comics-to-offer-god-of-war-mini-series-this-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/15/dc-comics-to-offer-god-of-war-mini-series-this-october/#comments
IGN is reporting that DC/Wildstorm Comics and Sony are teaming up to chronicle the events of Kratos in a God of War comic series. Spanning six issues, this new comic will hit stands this October and is being written by Marv Wolfman who, among being a notable dude in the comics biz, is also a big fan of the games.

The series, which will run up until the release of God of War III, focuses on the sordid tales of Kratos' past, detailing his enrollment in the Spartan army at the age of seven, as well as events that occur between the first two games. What we're wondering is how the comic will include the QTE sex scene. You can't have God of War without that!

JoystiqDC Comics to offer God of War mini-series this October originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comicdcgod-of-wargod-of-war-comickratozmarv-wolfmanwildstormWed, 15 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Double Helix creating Green Lantern game with sheer will]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/13/double-helix-creating-green-lantern-game-with-sheer-will/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/13/double-helix-creating-green-lantern-game-with-sheer-will/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/13/double-helix-creating-green-lantern-game-with-sheer-will/#comments Hot on the heels of the news that Warner Bros. has picked Ryan Reynolds to play the Green Lantern in an upcoming film, the company has announced that it will work with Double Helix (the studio behind Silent Hill: Homecoming and G.I. Joe) to bring the Emerald Knight to the video game world.

VentureBeat got the scoop on the Xbox 360/PS3 game, which it believes is connected to the film coming June 17, 2011. ... Wait, is this the first Green Lantern game? That can't be right, can it?

JoystiqDouble Helix creating Green Lantern game with sheer will originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dcdouble-helixgreen-lanterngreen-lantern-rise-of-the-manhuntersMicrosoftsuperheroesXbox-360Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Harley Quinn flips out in latest Batman: Arkham Asylum trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/17/harley-quinn-flips-out-in-latest-batman-arkham-asylum-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/17/harley-quinn-flips-out-in-latest-batman-arkham-asylum-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/17/harley-quinn-flips-out-in-latest-batman-arkham-asylum-trailer/#comments
There's not a comic book nerd aficionado alive who doesn't have a profound appreciation for The Joker's right-hand gal, Harley Quinn. The most recent trailer for Rocksteady and Eidos' surprisingly appealing Batman: Arkham Asylum (posted after the jump) shows a clear explanation of why this is -- she's out of her flippin' mind. Also, sometimes, she's just flippin'.

If you're not familiar with the prowess of Ms. Quinn, the trailer details her sole, villainous super ability: "Total disregard for human life." However, considering the footage we just saw, we think her skill set is a bit more diverse than that. For instance, she shows real promise in the "kicking costumed millionaires in their big, ugly faces" department.

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JoystiqHarley Quinn flips out in latest Batman: Arkham Asylum trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batmanbatman-arkham-asylumdcdc-comicseidosharley-quinnMicrosoftrocksteady-studiosXbox-360Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[DC Direct prepping Ratchet & Clank action figures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/dc-direct-prepping-ratchet-and-clank-action-figures/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/dc-direct-prepping-ratchet-and-clank-action-figures/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/19/dc-direct-prepping-ratchet-and-clank-action-figures/#comments
DC Comics toy line, DC Direct, is adding a familiar (but non-DC) property its upcoming action figure lineup: Ratchet & Clank. Consummate comics blog Newsarama managed to snag a first glimpse of the line, which DC unveiled at today's ComicsPRO 2009 industry event.

Prototypes of three series headliners -- Ratchet, Doctor Nefarious and Captain Quark -- have been shown thus far. What? Oh yes, Clank is a headliner, too. He's also one of three sidekick figures which we, er, figure will come packaged with their respective partners. DC Direct hasn't priced or dated the line as of yet, but you can see a high-res photo of its first (and possibly only) wave at the source link.

JoystiqDC Direct prepping Ratchet & Clank action figures originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently, there isn't enough star power allocated to the team that's building DC Universe Online. While comic book industry heavyweights Jim Lee and Geoff Johns are already overseeing the production of this SOE-published MMO, there is still one legendary name yet to be revealed. The mysterious person will be unmasked on Saturday, February 7 during the East Coast's largest comics convention, the New York Comic Con.

Expect to see him (or her) at the DC Universe Online panel, joining both Lee and Johns on a discussion of their latest creation. With Lee directing artistic design and Johns weaving up the storyline, it's a wonder what this other talent will be in charge of. Interested parties can stop by the NYCC at 4:15pm, when the panel starts, and find out. Show attendees can also try out a new DCUO demo on the show floor.

JoystiqComics 'legend' to join DC Universe Online team, announcement at NYCC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sad news DC and Mortal Kombat fans, Midway's quest for a Teen ESRB rating has taken its first victims. Some of the content in Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, you see, has been scaled back in order to keep the dreaded 'M' rating off of the box. According to Kotaku, who spoke with Midway's Ed Boon, Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe has been submitted to the ESRB three times, making minor changes each time in order to move the game from a Mature rating to Teen. The most painful fatality in this process (pun intented), is that the Joker's awesome, awesome "bang" fatality (see it after the break) has been changed, as the final headshot is now performed offscreen.

So, in a nutshell, the series that spawned the ESRB is now bound to it. Midway needs its money though, and a T rating will sell more copies, which explains why the company is so serious about it.

[Via Joystiq]

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JoystiqMK vs DC Universe softened for Teen rating originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Midway has announced that its crossover brawler Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe will hit stores in November 16 in the US and on November 21 in Europe. In just one month, you'll be able to pit the likes of Wonder Woman and Sonya Blade in a battle to the death. Well, the near death if you happen to be playing as a hero. Who will you choose? Who will come out on top? DC? Mortal Kombatants? The answer is neither. When you pit these two forces together, the one who wins is simple: Midway.

[Via Joystiq]

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Maybe it was sitting back and seeing the competition (Marvel) clean house in the games industry but DC Comics has really jumped onto videogames lately. From Mortal Kombat vs DC to the game based on The Dark Knight we all know is coming, DC is jumping in the gaming pool with both feet. Another example of DC going for a profit swim is the announcement that DC Comics and Capcom plan to bring Resident Evil and Devil May Cry to the comic world.

The agreement with Capcom isn't the only gaming deal DC has struck lately as the comic giant is also working with EA to release a six-part comic prequel based on the upcoming Mirror's Edge and with Microsoft to publish a series based on Gears of War set to arrive in October.

No other details were given about the two Capcom projects but hope that DC's Devil May Cry comic series turns out well, otherwise they could end up filing for bankruptcy like the last team who tried.

[via Joystiq]

JoystiqDC, Capcom partner to bring Resident Evil and Devil May Cry to the funny pages originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether it's a fist in Batman's gullet or the opportunity for cosplayers to suit up without ever putting needle to thread, it's become increasingly clear that DC Comics has a thing for video games. The latest example of this comes from a deal between DC and Capcom, which will see a pair of new comic book series created based on Resident Evil and Devil May Cry.

The agreement is DC's second in as many weeks following last week's deal with EA for a six-part comic book series based on Mirror's Edge, and like that series, both Resident Evil and Devil May Cry adaptations will be released under DC's Wildstorm umbrella. However, with so little to go on, and a creative team and launch month left unspecified until a later date, we doubt we'll be adding either title to our monthly pull lists just yet.

JoystiqDC, Capcom partner for Resident Evil, Devil May Cry comics originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Electronic Arts has announced a partnership with DC Comics to produce a six part comic series based on the upcoming run-em-up Mirror's Edge. The comic will take place before the events of the game and chronicle the back-story of its main character, Faith, promising that "Frame by frame, page by page, [readers will] learn more about the events that shaped both her and the city." The comic will be penned by Rhianna Pratchet -- who is also the writer of the game itself -- and drawn by artist Matthew Dow Smith. The first issue will be available at the San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. Details on when the comic will be more widely available are still up in the air.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqDC producing Mirror's Edge prequel comic originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everyone likes to prepare for big video games in different ways. Some like to watch video walkthroughs or even trailers, both of which are very normal. But some people, get this, like to read. And not even normal internet reading like you or me, but reading from paper. Rather than scold this deviant subset, EA is actually encouraging their perversion with a six-part comic book series based on upcoming Mirror's Edge, on DC's Wildstorm imprint.

Here's the weird thing: After fans pick up the first issue at their local shop or at San Diego Comic Con, if they get bored while reading it, do you think they can just poke a different part of the page to read something else? No. No, they can't. They have to literally put the comic down and pick up something else to do. C'mon people, live in the now!

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Even cynics like us have to admit at least a passing curiosity with the nerd orgasm that is Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe and its cross-universe roster. Earlier today we approached the game's production coordinator, Hector Sanchez, and while he would not let us in on the game's complete lineup, he admitted that the team is looking to feature between 20 to 25 characters, "split up evenly half and half, and then split up again between heroes and villains."

Additionally, while talking about possible alternate costumes or other unlockables, Sanchez told us that the team is "planning to support downloadable content," before stopping short and saying he "was going to say something" but couldn't. Downloadable characters seems the obvious source of his pursed lips, making us continue wondering what comic book icons will be further ground beneath the heel of Midway's floundering franchise.

JoystiqMK vs. DC to have 20+ characters, download support originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The weekend before E3 is a magical time for video game trailer connoisseurs -- many game developers, in an attempt to get a head start on the hype frenzy, will release new media for their blockbuster titles in order to pique the interest of E3 attendees. Not exactly the wisest move, as most of these West Coast-bound bloggers will be spending most of their weekend deciding if it would be a fashion faux pas to bring a fanny pack to the convention, in order to house their digital cameras, iPhones, audio recorders, handheld gaming devices, and their precious energy drinks.

With our staunch anti-fanny pack mentality already set in stone, we're able to skip said deliberation and show you these trailers -- the first of which being the gameplay debut for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. While our mind still boggles at the logistics of how Superman can even feel our measly human punches, the game looks gorgeous, and the mid-air combat between arena tiers looks badass. Hopefully, Midway's E3 booth will give us a chance to get our hands on MK vs. DC, and, as a result, murder some of our favorite childhood heroes.

JoystiqFirst Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe gameplay trailer is toasty originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's face it -- one of the main things that has set Mortal Kombat apart from its contemporaries throughout the years has been its inclusion of flagrant acts of grisly violence. When Ed Boon explained that the upcoming Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe would explore the softer side of the series with Teen-rated acts of pugilistic carnage, many fans were upset, as it seemed their thirst for evisceration would go unslaked. The latest salvo of screenshots for the brawler from Midway might confirm or ease your fears of a censored MK title -- no, there's no evidence of any impromptu spine-removal procedures, but there's pummeling and arm-breaking aplenty. Does the latest entry in the toasty franchise look gruesome enough for your sinister bloodlust?

Gallery: Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe

JoystiqNew Mortal Kombat vs. DC screenshots are fairly brutal originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When the game was first announced, fanboys on both sides were worried that Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe wouldn't be able to do justice to either property. While the main of that question is still up in the air, one small part of it has now been answered (for those few who really care). See, the very first episode of the MKast went up recently and promised again to its followers that the game would in fact feature the series' signature Fatalities.

Bu- bu- bu- but Batman doesn't kill! Indeed. To rectify this, the DC characters will have what are known as Brutalities instead. Just like a Fatality, except, y'know, not fatal. As you can tell, we're absolutely ecstatic about this news. Wee.

JoystiqMK VS DC new screens, plus "Brutalities" originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The entire Super Friends crew is coming to an Xbox Live Marketplace near you ... that is if you live in the States. Microsoft and DC Comics have partnered to launch a new DC Comics network onto the XBLM, allowing gamers to purchase their favorite DC Comics based television shows. So far, they've committed to releasing episodes of Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Superman: The Fleischer Cartoons, Super Friends, The Adventures of Batman and Aquaman as well as DC based 360 theme and gamer picture downloads. Exciting stuff, especially when you've had nothing but Dark Knight on the mind for the past few months.

[Thanks, Jarvis Slacks]

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Breaking a new title into the MMO market is difficult, as any game developer whose name isn't synonymous with an overabundance of frosty precipitation will attest -- especially when your title fits into a particular niche already explored by another developer. For instance, NCSoft's City of Heroes cornered the super hero MMO market when it debuted in 2004, creating an intimidating hurdle that other online vigilante simulators have yet to attempt to vault.

The latest issue of Edge magazine features an interview with Jim Lee, creative director for Sony's upcoming DC Universe Online, who reveals the steps Sony is taking to set their title apart from NCSoft's. With their inclusion of a number of recognizable faces from DC's voluminous roster, and their focus on making the title a "kick-ass hybrid between a traditional MMO and a first-person action console game", the apparent differences between the two games are clear. As long as there's a rich, intricate fish-controlling engine, we'll give it a shot.

JoystiqFirst super details on Sony's DC Universe Online originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a brief interview with Gamespot, Midway's Ed Boon has (once again) discussed the return of fatalities in upcoming cross-brand brawler, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. The infamous finishing moves will be performed by all Mortal Kombatants and DC Comics villains, but not by any of DC's untarnished heroes. You know, the ones "who don't kill that often." Instead, nicer folks like The Flash will have "brutalities," moves which inflict pain upon the recipients without totally murdering them.

Of course, don't expect the levels of violence and depravity to be quite up there (down there?) with previous Mortal Kombat games, as Ed Boon mentions that this Unreal-powered showdown is still pushing a slightly Tamer boundary. "Certain animations, blood effects, and sound effects that we have in the game are really pushing the T-rating envelope," he said. We're sure gore hounds will find this worthy of debate, but we're more concerned about everything that happens before the fatality.

Let's hope E3 grants us the opportunity to beat the snot out of that smug Superman.

Gallery: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

JoystiqEd Boon clarifies Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe fatalities originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot off the heels of announcing a new podcast related to the development of the upcoming fighter, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, a potential list of special edition extras was teased today. Gamers on Midway's mailing list for more info on MK vs. DC were treated with a survey earlier today that asked which extra they would be interested in if a "Kollector's Edition" was made available.

Possible extras include:
  • Comic Book
  • Art Book
  • Soundtrack
  • T-shirt
  • Animation Cell
  • Exclusive DC video
  • Making of MK vs DC video
To be honest we'd like something a bit cooler that deserves the extra few dollars. Not that an art book isn't nice, but how about a statue of Batman punching the lights out of Sub-Zero? Or you know, Kryptonite. In case Superman loses it and someone needs to take him out. Think we'd still prefer the statue, actually.

JoystiqMK vs DC survey asks what you want in a potential 'Kollector's Edition' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Frogger 2 was revealed (courtesy of the ESRB) to be coming to XBLA, there was some speculation as to which version of the game would end up being ported over. There was the original and then the later update, the latter of which was the game with the most content and most recent release, but the Live Arcade has seen older games show up too. Now that the achievements have been revealed, we can see from their details that they definitely refer to things that the later game had, but the earlier didn't. Given that this will be a port, let's hope that the netcode is that of the PC version, because XBLA hasn't had the best of luck with the online portion of Dreamcast ports.

Achievement list after the break.

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JoystiqFrogger 2 achievements reveal possible DC port originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 May 2008 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we heard about Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, the first thing we asked ourselves was, "Why?" The second thing we asked ourselves was, "No really, why?" Then we started to wonder, though, why this game wasn't heading to the Wii. It's not that we're going to miss it (although we're sure some of you might, and that's completely fine). It's just that the decision to snub the Wii doesn't seem to make any business sense. The Wii does have a pretty large userbase, after all, and according to the Mortal Kombat series' co-creator and executive producer, Ed Boon, Armageddon did well on the Wii. In Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, were graphics really going to be that much of an issue?

As it turns out, the issue is the Unreal Engine. Since the newest version of the engine doesn't officially exist for the Wii, the developers thought it would be too challenging to bring the game to Nintendo's console. Yet, according to Boone, they're not against the idea. If they're waiting for Epic to support the Unreal Engine on the Wii, though, they better not hold their breath. Whether or not Midway will one day use the unofficial engine and port the game to the Wii remains to be seen.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqNo Wii Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe due to Unreal Engine originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dcdc-universeed-boonepicmidwaymortal-kombatmortal-kombat-vs-dc-universeunreal-engineunreal-engine-3Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[DC set to publish Gears of War comic in Oct.]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/18/dc-set-to-publish-gears-of-war-comic-in-oct/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/18/dc-set-to-publish-gears-of-war-comic-in-oct/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/18/dc-set-to-publish-gears-of-war-comic-in-oct/#commentsFiled under:

As if the Prototype series wasn't enough, DC Comics has inked a deal to produce a comic book series for another high profile gaming franchise that some of you may be familiar with. A lil' franchise that goes by the name of Gears of War ... have you heard?

The Gears of War comic will debut later this October with a storyline focused on bridging the gap between the first Gears installment and Gears of War 2 which is set to release in November. More Gears storyline, more Gears artwork and more Gears goodness? Count us in with guns a blazing!

JoystiqDC set to publish Gears of War comic in Oct. originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were a little skeptical when the first promotional poster for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe leaked out this morning, but now that GamesRadar has posted up the first trailer for the game our reaction has gone from skepticism to amazement. As in, we're amazed that this thing actually exists.

The high impact, mid-air fight between Sub-Zero and Batman (shown below the break) seems a little out of character for the Dark Knight, who's always been more about calculation and strategy than all out hand-to-hand Kombat. We're also a little worried about how the DC heroes' long-standing prohibition against killing is going to match up with the Mortal Kombat series' famously fatal, er, fatalities. But these kinds of academic nerd-concerns are hard to maintain when watching the concentrated 360- and PS3-fueled awesomeness on display in this video.

[Update: Gamespot has an interview with Project Lead Ed Boon that discusses the game's story and the balancing between the variously super-powered characters. The interview also confirm Superman's and Scorpion's somewhat obvious inclusion in the game. Gamespot's preview has more details]

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According to Mortal Kombat Online, we don't have to wait for the big Noob.com reveal as they say a Midway source has confirmed to them that the next game in the series would be Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, a game originally rumored back in September.

Normally we'd be skeptical without a press release from Midway in our inbox, but MKO also nabbed the above image which we have to admit looks pretty darn authentic. Hopefully we'll get some more details later in the day about character rosters, but for now, you may be permitted to rabidly fantasize: What's your dream crossover battle?

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With this being the year fighting games make their glorious return, it shouldn't be too surprising that Mortal Kombat is going to be getting a sequel (the eighth in the series, can you believe it?). While it is confirmed that there will be another game in the series, the specifics are tightly under wraps for the moment, and Midway plans to release them relatively soon. Some of the outlets that have gotten (or will get) access to the info already have teasers up for the thing, and those in and of themselves may have been more of a giveaway than intended.

GamesRadar posted a teaser image with promise of an exclusive video tomorrow, but they should have looked much more closely at the filename. The image is named "MKDC blog--article_image" which basically gives away the big secret. Not to mention the blatantly obvious Superman silhouette in the picture itself. It looks as though Midway might have an answer of their own to Marvel VS Capcom and X-Men VS Street Fighter. Too bad they're about 10 years too late.

[Note: Since this post's original writing, the picture has been removed from GamesRadar's post, so interpret what that means for yourself. We, however, think "confirmed"]

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