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The Dark Knight will now appear at the "end of summer 2009" despite earlier Q4 2009 rumours...
Eidos has officially confirmed that Batman: Arkham Asylum will be delayed from its previous "summer 2009" release window to an "end of summer 2009" launch period.
It seems that this delay is not quite as bad as was first feared after rumours emerged last week which alleged that the title would be pushed into 2009's fourth quarter.
TVG had originally rated these rumours in the "unlikely" category, given that the game seemed to be well on its way to a final push for publicity prior to launch. Nevertheless, exactly what Eidos' revised "end of summer 2009" window now means is more than a little hazy.
Here's the publisher's press statement explaining the latest delay in full:
"Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment can today confirm that Batman: Arkham Asylum will be released at the end of summer 2009. This additional time will allow us to ensure Batman: Arkham Asylum is of the highest quality for gamers."
That's pretty much the standard press blurb accompanying a delay announcement. After all, who doesn't like quality? Nevertheless, surely the statement is less of a delay per se, and more a case of the publisher narrowing down the launch window.
It's still "summer 2009" and so is technically not a delay. You could announce a Q4 2009 window and then narrow down the release period to December at a later time - still, that's not a delay.
To further confuse matters, the 'summer' window is a less than perfectly defined period and the end of it could be either August or even September at a push.
We're beginning to pick up the faint aroma of a rat here at TVG. Firstly, we're not convinced that the delay is for the sole reason to add extra development time and suspect that the title may get moved to take advantage of a busier launch window.
Secondly, we suspect that there may be more delays in store for the game as this latest announcement is a little non-specific. In other words, don't be too surprised if Eidos announces an October 9th release date at the end of the summer.
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Added:Fri 01st Oct 2010 23:59, Post No: 43
ive got no idea how the batman universe goes and i bought the game coz i thought it would be good
but little things like swinging from gargoyle to gargoyle without the henchman not being able to hear him swing considering they are moving about in absolute silence.
Added:Fri 25th Jun 2010 15:01, Post No: 42
I don't think it's bad, but it's certainly not 'as' good as some people made it out to be. Probably the best Batman since the 1986 Speccy classic.
Added:Fri 25th Jun 2010 14:06, Post No: 41
this game is rubbish. yea it looks good, but im 4 hours in and im bored of its clunky controls nad pressing X all day. Maybe i just don't like Batman.
Added:Fri 02nd Oct 2009 04:05, Post No: 40
This game is not a 'Hack and Slash.' I will admit, the controls can be repatative at times; however, trying to use different combos and different abilities to defeat your enimies is part of the fun. Using the Explosive Gel was one of my favorite ways to knock out some of the unsuspecting henchmen. Also many of the reviewers are saying that the detective mode and the riddles are destracting, I beg to differ. In my opinion, the Riddler's Challage was a great addition to the game. It allows one to test their knowledge of the Batman universe. I personally loved them. This game was phenominal, especially for a 'fanboy' such as myself. 9/10
Added:Sat 19th Sep 2009 00:24, Post No: 39
how do you find the bat cave ? where is it?
Added:Sat 12th Sep 2009 19:26, Post No: 38
To post number 32 obiviously you have not really played the game if you think just pushing the same buttons over will get you past hard mode. I mean the control scheme is simple, but use it to the full extent is kind of hard. If you play normal or easy then you use the same [#@!?] over and over, but if you play hard you pretty much have to use most of batman ablities and use you brain more to defeat the baddies. I mean yes the bosses were kind of repeative, and i was kind of expecting more villians seeing how this is arkham asylum, and you didn't get to drive the batmobile. And the biggest disappointment no joker on the 360 :(, but overall it was good game and good story i would have gaven it a 8 1/2
Added:Sat 12th Sep 2009 09:26, Post No: 37
woops =| soz bout tha people, it sed it didnt send =S
Added:Sat 12th Sep 2009 09:25, Post No: 36
jesus christ, whats happend to this site in 2 weeks =| nearly every anom has took a dose of retard juice =|
arkham asylum is just a game yet u all tlk about it like its a god! yeh its a good game, but as most games, its took things people have done and just made it better =S along with adding a few new features to stealth based games.
at the end of the day a review is someones opinion, y dont u try and review a game and give it a ten? im telling ya, ull get a loadsa comments how its shud be a 8-9 =)
Added:Sat 12th Sep 2009 09:25, Post No: 35
Jesus christ, whats happend to this site in 2 weeks =| nearly every anom has took a dose of retard juice =|
arkham asylum is just a game yet u all tlk about it like its a god! yeh its a good game, but as most games, its took things people have done and just made it better =S along with adding a few new features to stealth based games.
at the end of the day a review is someones opinion, y dont u try and review a game and give it a ten? im telling ya, ull get a loadsa comments how its shud be a 8-9 =)Added:Sat 12th Sep 2009 09:23, Post No: 34
Jesus christ, whats happend to this site in 2 weeks =| nearly every anom has took a dose of retard juice =|
arkham asylum is just a game yet u all tlk about it like its a god! yeh its a good game, but as most games, its took things people have done and just made it better =S along with adding a few new features to stealth based games.
at the end of the day a reveiw is someones opinion, y dont u review it, give it a ten, and see how many people start harrasin ya cause im tellin ya, not everyone will be happy with that =)