The Official E3 2011 Thread

[The Stryker]

Remember that Batman comic where he spent half of it in a vent? Man I love that one.

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Remember that Batman comic where he spent half of it in a vent? Man I love that one.

Funny stuff. Still it's one hell of a ride if you are a Batman die-hard. The nods to the comics are great! I remember it not being too popular here though.

Arkham City will probably step it up in a big way.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by deadpoolRKO

definantly. The first game was fantastic.

It was a good game that had significant issues (vents, detective mode, the Killer Croc section, horrible boss fights) that were overlooked and glossed over because 1) the world at large was in love with Batman following Dark Knight and 2) it was the first genuinely good Batman game made since the NES.

I feel like timing was everything with Arkham Asylum. It helped catapult it from being a good game with strong gameplay hooks that needed some serious work into a "masterpiece" in the eyes of a lot of f*cking insane people.

[AquaParade]

Almost forgot about the Killer Croc section. Yuk.

The game was very highly praised, arguably more-so then it deserved. I would still call it a great game though. A solid first entry into a Batman saga with a ton of potential. I still find it interesting that a lot of members here consider Wolverine Origins as the greater of the two, though. (translated for Peanut: Can't believe how many ****ing idiots actually consider Wolverine to be a better game, when in reality it is piece of **** game for kids who don't know **** about real gaming)


I kid, I kid ;]

[deadpoolRKO]

Originally Posted by Peanut

It was a good game that had significant issues (vents, detective mode, the Killer Croc section, horrible boss fights) that were overlooked and glossed over because 1) the world at large was in love with Batman following Dark Knight and 2) it was the first genuinely good Batman game made since the NES.

I feel like timing was everything with Arkham Asylum. It helped catapult it from being a good game with strong gameplay hooks that needed some serious work into a "masterpiece" in the eyes of a lot of f*cking insane people.

I agree with that , I wouldn't call it a masterpiece by any means , but it was still like you said , a genuinely good game. One of my favorite things about the game was the voice acting , it was really well done imo , mark hamill is my favorite incarnation of the joker and kevin conroy & arleen sorkin both did excellent too.


I'm definantly looking forward to seeing more about it at E3 and seeing what changes they make

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by deadpoolRKO

I'm definantly looking forward to seeing more about it at E3 and seeing what changes they make

Well, for one, Sorkin is out, and Tara Strong is now Harley.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by AquaParade

Almost forgot about the Killer Croc section. Yuk.

The game was very highly praised, arguably more-so then it deserved. I would still call it a great game though. A solid first entry into a Batman saga with a ton of potential. I still find it interesting that a lot of members here consider Wolverine Origins as the greater of the two, though. (translated for Peanut: Can't believe how many ****ing idiots actually consider Wolverine to be a better game, when in reality it is piece of **** game for kids who don't know **** about real gaming)


I kid, I kid ;]

Ugh. Give it up you f*cking tard. No one thinks you're clever or funny and you just make yourself look more childish by bringing me up in EVERY POST YOU MAKE. Grudge much, kid?

And again, I don't think anyone is saying Wolverine Origins was a better game overall, but it was more stupid fun and it didn't have the same problems that had an effect on the overall game. Less ambitious, less impactful, less polished? All of the above, but it knew what it was and it did it well. The detective mode in Batman alone was so insanely implemented that it's mind-blowing people don't mention it as the huge flaw it is.

[The Stryker]

Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Well, for one, Sorkin is out, and Tara Strong is now Harley.

I like this actually. Sorkin's voice would sound weird coming out of the redesigned Harley.

Although I wish Harley's redesign involved her not being in the game at all. What a sh*tty character.

[deadpoolRKO]

Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Well, for one, Sorkin is out, and Tara Strong is now Harley.

i'm actually cool with that. She's a good voice actress

Originally Posted by Stryker

Although I wish Harley's redesign involved her not being in the game at all. What a sh*tty character.

how dare you.

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Ugh. Give it up you f*cking tard. No one thinks you're clever or funny and you just make yourself look more childish by bringing me up in EVERY POST YOU MAKE. Grudge much, kid?

And again, I don't think anyone is saying Wolverine Origins was a better game overall, but it was more stupid fun and it didn't have the same problems that had an effect on the overall game. Less ambitious, less impactful, less polished? All of the above, but it knew what it was and it did it well. The detective mode in Batman alone was so insanely implemented that it's mind-blowing people don't mention it as the huge flaw it is.

Relax, Peanut. You are the most entertaining character in the video-game section. How could
I not push your buttons?

I do recall a few specific people claiming that Wolverine was the better game overall. Thats what I was referring to. You don't think anyone was saying that? That's speaking for a lot of people, and a few of them did say that. Not trying to rip into Wolverine though.

Once again, did anyone play Peacewalker here? I'm curious as to how they felt about not being able to crawl. I assume they would bring that back for a ps3 version though...

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by deadpoolRKO

US Times (PST)
Monday, June 6th
Microsoft – 9:00 AM

Electronic Arts – 12:30 PM

Ubisoft – 2:30 PM

Sony – 5:00 PM

Tuesday, June 7th
Nintendo – 9:00 AM

UK Times (GMT)
Monday, June 6th
Microsoft – 5:00 PM

Electronic Arts – 8:30 PM

Ubisoft – 10:30 PM

Tuesday, June 7th
Sony – 01:00 AM

Nintendo – 5:00 PM

thanks buddy. i can sorta guess the Canadian times maybe

[Turo602]

If anyone is still hoping for Metal Gear Solid 5 well don't.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1171234p1.html

[Brodie]

Originally Posted by AquaParade

I do recall a few specific people claiming that Wolverine was the better game overall. Thats what I was referring to. You don't think anyone was saying that? That's speaking for a lot of people, and a few of them did say that. Not trying to rip into Wolverine though.

That was me. Wolverine was way more ****ing fun than Batman. Peanut noted everything, about the less polish, less developed, etc. He's spot on. But as a ****ing game? Wolverine wins for me ten times over. It was FUN to play. Batman (though I thoroughly enjoyed it), was a divisive experience. The combat could barely be called "playing," because you're moreso just watching this weightless ballerina act of fisticuffs. They book-end it with this bone-shattering animation, sure, but its a false way of making you feel like you accomplished something, or the actions you did were of your own volition.

Batman was more of an Adventure game than an actual action game. You essentially put Bats in a room, and watched the events unfold, with little-to-no actual work on your part.

And Wolverine didn't make you go through vents all the ****ing time.

[Ninjinister]

Include me in that bracket. I liked Arkham Asylum, but Wolverine was so much more fun.

I read that the developers want to do a Deadpool game in the same vein. If they'd manage to capture the same sort of spirit with that as they did with Wolvie's game, I'd totally fap to it.

[AquaParade]

That I can agree with, Brodie. I mean I still prefer the experience given by Batman:AA, but I can go with your point about Wolverine having more interactive gameplay.

[Cure]

I think we found Peanut's new stalker.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by AquaParade

That I can agree with, Brodie. I mean I still prefer the experience given by Batman:AA, but I can go with your point about Wolverine having more interactive gameplay.

Right...you prefer the experience of AA to Wolverine because you've played both, right? You're not just blowing smoke out your ass here. You've got the proper knowledge on the subject in order to argue your super valid point, correct?

Originally Posted by AquaParade

Right now I am considering New Vegas and Wolverine, seeing as I haven't played either.

OH WAIT!

[Turo602]

I liked both games very much. Wolverine was fun and had many cool ass kicky moments that were amazing and fun to watch and Batman although quite repetitive I really enjoyed it too. The combat was fun to watch as well and both games were great experiences overall. Although both are very good games to me I think I enjoyed Batman a bit more just because I was able to geek out more to Arkham Asylum and because I choose Batman any day over Wolverine even though I like both a lot. Most likely Arkham City will fix the problems of the first one, at least I hope so, it looks really good from what I've seen. I wonder if co-op would work in that type of game? I would like to see that in the future.

People shouldn't get offended because other people have problems with parts of Arkham Asylum. They are just stating the truth but it doesn't mean they are saying that its a crap game. I'm sure they enjoyed the game too. I also feel Origins was underrated.

Edit: Since this is a thread about E3, I hope Nintendo announces a Smash Bros game for 3DS. We already have a handful of Nintendo characters coming to the 3DS along with extras.

[AquaParade]

Peanut did it ever occur to you that I picked up Wolverine? I'm guessing not. Sentinel fight was the highlight for me. Loved the alternate outfits, but the thing that bugged me most was Wolverine's moves seemed kinda...weird for him to be performing.They didn't seem natural - more like something Kratos would be doing. I admit I haven't gotten to the very end yet, seeing as New Vegas is way too addicting, but I definitely get the gist of it. Like I said, it's fun and all, but I prefer the moody atmospheric experience of AA.

Originally Posted by Cure

I think we found Peanut's new stalker.

Right now, I'm the one being stalked. I'm so glad you posted that right before Peanut shows up with a week old quote from me, that isn't even accurate anymore lmao. It was a brilliant attempt though, Peanut. Had you caught me ranting about a game I hadn't played, you surely would have made me look like a fool ;]

[Slap-Happy]

Originally Posted by Peanut

It was a good game that had significant issues (vents, detective mode, the Killer Croc section, horrible boss fights)

I know that detective mode has been significantly changed due to them finding out that people were beating the game entirely in detective mode.

I don't know about vents though, hopefully changed. I'm pretty sure Croc's gone, but who knows.

Even though the changed detective mode, it seems they've added a lot of stuff. Maybe too much stuff. Like the dive bomb move they were showing off in the trailer. And using gadgets during fights sounds intriguing, but too complicated.