Batman Arkham Origins

I'm still shocked about this being announced since I was just not expecting it, I know there have been rumours of a new Batman Arkham game for a while now. Especially after a load of domains where registered with different titles, my favourite was Batman Arkham Universe but I was not expecting a new Batman game until next year. Thought they would save it for the next generation consoles to be honest, never would I had guessed they would announce for current and a 25th October release date.

So folks we have a new Batman game coming out and it's a prequel this time, starts off earlier on his career so expect first introductions for most of the super villains. Set on Christmas eve as well it seems Black Mask has put a bounty on your head and now everyone his out for your blood. Of course since it's earlier in Batman's career the Police force don't trust him and he's not got his skills 100% yet. This sounds so awesome for a storyline and if they pull it off right, could be the best game in the series by far.

May Issue of Gameinformer

The May issue of Gameinformer is meant to be jam packed with Lot's of details about the game plus screenshots, plus check out CVG's (Computer and Video Games) full article just here since they go into full detail about a preview demo they saw.

Another surprising bit about the announcement was that on the same day they will be releasing Batman Arkham Origins Black Gate for the PSVita and 3DS. That's right folks for the first time ever a handheld game for the series and it's events take place after Origins. Finally some love for the Vita, was really getting worried about the lack of games being announced. Hopefully we will see more information about the handheld games at E3, hoping they do something amazing with them.

So before I wrap this post up I do have a few worries, first of the fact it's getting release in Quarter Four with all the other new releases and possible new consoles. There is way too much coming out over those few months to keep adding more, I know it's the Christmas period and the best time for sales but come on! the consoles alone could kill peoples budgets. I hope the publishers know they might not be getting the best figures this year. although at the same time since everything is coming out on current generation it makes the choice of switching over harder. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 graphics are not that bad, yes the PlayStation 4 is amazing but when it's going to cost £300+ then £50 per game it really does kill the budget. Or you could save the money and use it on the lower priced current generation versions and get a lot more games for your money.

As I keep saying to everyone it will be a interesting year that's for sure, anyway that's it folks so have a good one! Really cannot wait for this game to come out now.
~Iznic


Sources:
Image - Gameinformer
Details - CVG