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Batman:Arkham Asylum - Out Now (PS3/360) Not Out Now (PC/EU/AU damnit)

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  • AmphetamineAmphetamine Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    damnit. best buy it is.

    Amphetamine on
  • XtarathXtarath Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I have to choose between this and a new microphone so I can finish my LP.

    Sadly, I don't really have an option.

    Xtarath on
  • SniperGuySniperGuy SniperGuyGaming Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    SniperGuy wrote: »
    So I got thirty dollars of coupon at TRU. Cause I signed up for their reward card thing (which is free) as well. I may go back later and grab a DSi. Hells yes.

    How long does that TRU deal go for? I got some shit to do till like 4 but I can grab it around then. And to get the $30 one you just sign up there?

    They said it was from 10 to 2. Which, in the EST, gives you two more hours. You may want to call ahead to check.

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  • AmphetamineAmphetamine Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    SniperGuy wrote: »
    SniperGuy wrote: »
    So I got thirty dollars of coupon at TRU. Cause I signed up for their reward card thing (which is free) as well. I may go back later and grab a DSi. Hells yes.

    How long does that TRU deal go for? I got some shit to do till like 4 but I can grab it around then. And to get the $30 one you just sign up there?

    They said it was from 10 to 2. Which, in the EST, gives you two more hours. You may want to call ahead to check.

    milwaukee time so i've got three.

    Amphetamine on
  • MundaneSoulMundaneSoul fight fighter Daehan MingukRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Olivaw wrote: »
    redfield85 wrote: »
    Happy Batman day everybody! Hope WM still has copies at noon!

    Why would Wayne Manor be selling copies of a Batman game? Do you think Bruce Wayne has anything to do with Batman?

    Madness!

    Everyone knows Batman is really Clark Kent

    Have you ever seen them together in the same place? No? Precisely!

    I refute your theory!
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  • JoolanderJoolander Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Olivaw wrote: »
    redfield85 wrote: »
    Happy Batman day everybody! Hope WM still has copies at noon!

    Why would Wayne Manor be selling copies of a Batman game? Do you think Bruce Wayne has anything to do with Batman?

    Madness!

    Everyone knows Batman is really Clark Kent

    Have you ever seen them together in the same place? No? Precisely!
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    going to class for my BA, then picking up B:AA

    Joolander on
  • Suicide SlydeSuicide Slyde Haunts your dreams of mountains sunk below the seaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I don't have the funds currently to buy the game so I raced up to the local Hollywood Video hoping I wasn't too late to score a rental copy. Turns out the opening person was like 20 minutes late, I thought that was awesome enough because now I knew I would get my hands on a copy.

    So she rolls in like 2 minutes after I do, my son and I amble towards the door behind the group of like 10 or so people that got there before us. First guy through the door immediately starts bitching about how long he has been there and how late it was and blah blah blah. I pick up my 360 copy and he gets his PS3, all the while he's bitching and I'm thinking "what's the big deal you have the game?" So she does the whole spiel on him copy-protection etc. and he pays and leaves. I walk up and she takes my license and it's taking a little bit longer than usual, then she motions me towards the door. I stand there confused holding my card going "but... but... I didn't pay"(I know... I'm terrible on the uptake). I walk over there and she says that I don't have to pay and proceeds to let everyone get away with a free rental. The moral of the story? Don't bitch at people that have the power to give you free rentals.

    Plus: Batman is awesome and twice as awesome when it's free.

    Suicide Slyde on
  • MachismoMachismo Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Mr. G wrote: »
    Machismo wrote: »
    Oh by the way, does the PS3 version have a mandatory hard drive install? I need to know whether to prepare my sandwich before or during.

    From what I hear, yes.

    Why the hell does the PS3 need to do that kind of crap?

    Blu-Ray disks can fit way, way more than DVDs, so it's to cut down load times. It's not really a big deal, you get a big hard drive anyway, and it only takes about 20 minutes tops.

    I kinda like having installations being optional to improve load times, not required. Thats just me. If I want to install, I will go use my PC

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  • AumniAumni Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Machismo wrote: »
    Mr. G wrote: »
    Machismo wrote: »
    Oh by the way, does the PS3 version have a mandatory hard drive install? I need to know whether to prepare my sandwich before or during.

    From what I hear, yes.

    Why the hell does the PS3 need to do that kind of crap?

    Blu-Ray disks can fit way, way more than DVDs, so it's to cut down load times. It's not really a big deal, you get a big hard drive anyway, and it only takes about 20 minutes tops.

    I kinda like having installations being optional to improve load times, not required. Thats just me. If I want to install, I will go use my PC

    Can you explain your reasoning for thinking this? Particularly for Batman.

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  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I don't have the funds currently to buy the game so I raced up to the local Hollywood Video hoping I wasn't too late to score a rental copy. Turns out the opening person was like 20 minutes late, I thought that was awesome enough because now I knew I would get my hands on a copy.

    So she rolls in like 2 minutes after I do, my son and I amble towards the door behind the group of like 10 or so people that got there before us. First guy through the door immediately starts bitching about how long he has been there and how late it was and blah blah blah. I pick up my 360 copy and he gets his PS3, all the while he's bitching and I'm thinking "what's the big deal you have the game?" So she does the whole spiel on him copy-protection etc. and he pays and leaves. I walk up and she takes my license and it's taking a little bit longer than usual, then she motions me towards the door. I stand there confused holding my card going "but... but... I didn't pay"(I know... I'm terrible on the uptake). I walk over there and she says that I don't have to pay and proceeds to let everyone get away with a free rental. The moral of the story? Don't bitch at people that have the power to give you free rentals.

    Plus: Batman is awesome and twice as awesome when it's free.

    So she was gonna give everyone free rentals for being late but the guy bitched so she let him pay?

    Sweet karmic retribution

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  • MundaneSoulMundaneSoul fight fighter Daehan MingukRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Aumni wrote: »
    Machismo wrote: »
    Mr. G wrote: »
    Machismo wrote: »
    Oh by the way, does the PS3 version have a mandatory hard drive install? I need to know whether to prepare my sandwich before or during.

    From what I hear, yes.

    Why the hell does the PS3 need to do that kind of crap?

    Blu-Ray disks can fit way, way more than DVDs, so it's to cut down load times. It's not really a big deal, you get a big hard drive anyway, and it only takes about 20 minutes tops.

    I kinda like having installations being optional to improve load times, not required. Thats just me. If I want to install, I will go use my PC

    Can you explain your reasoning for thinking this? Particularly for Batman.

    I'd assume that because there's a lot more room for information to be stored on a Blu Ray disc, it takes a bit longer to access it. But I honestly don't really know.

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  • UnbreakableVowUnbreakableVow Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Machismo wrote: »
    Mr. G wrote: »
    Machismo wrote: »
    Oh by the way, does the PS3 version have a mandatory hard drive install? I need to know whether to prepare my sandwich before or during.

    From what I hear, yes.

    Why the hell does the PS3 need to do that kind of crap?

    Blu-Ray disks can fit way, way more than DVDs, so it's to cut down load times. It's not really a big deal, you get a big hard drive anyway, and it only takes about 20 minutes tops.

    I kinda like having installations being optional to improve load times, not required. Thats just me. If I want to install, I will go use my PC

    It's moreso that Blu-ray drives run at slower speeds than DVD drives, so they have to install to make the load times not-unbearable (though the load times almost always end up being comparable to or better than 360's load times).

    But yeah, it's seriously not a big deal, and doesn't take twenty minutes as he said. The biggest install I've ever seen was MGS4 and Bioshock's, and they take maybe ten minutes, tops.

    UnbreakableVow on
  • AumniAumni Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Machismo wrote: »
    Mr. G wrote: »
    Machismo wrote: »
    Oh by the way, does the PS3 version have a mandatory hard drive install? I need to know whether to prepare my sandwich before or during.

    From what I hear, yes.

    Why the hell does the PS3 need to do that kind of crap?

    Blu-Ray disks can fit way, way more than DVDs, so it's to cut down load times. It's not really a big deal, you get a big hard drive anyway, and it only takes about 20 minutes tops.

    I kinda like having installations being optional to improve load times, not required. Thats just me. If I want to install, I will go use my PC

    It's moreso that Blu-ray drives run at slower speeds than DVD drives, so they have to install to make the load times not-unbearable (though the load times almost always end up being comparable to or better than 360's load times).

    But yeah, it's seriously not a big deal, and doesn't take twenty minutes as he said. The biggest install I've ever seen was MGS4 and Bioshock's, and they take maybe ten minutes, tops.

    You are correct sir! Sorry, I was in a jerk mood. It's also apparently 3 minutes for the install.

    Can't wait to get home and play this. (On PS3 because the Joker is awesome)

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  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Well shit, I was going to go make a sandwich while it installed, but they had to go and make the install screen awesome. I can't look away. :(

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  • UnbreakableVowUnbreakableVow Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    HOLY SHIT

    SPOILERS
    THE SCARECROW SECTION OH MY GOD

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  • SaigaSaiga Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    So I am probably going to beat this in basically one sitting. I can't stop.

    Saiga on
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  • DrunkMcDrunkMc Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    God dammit. I'm seeing Spoiler Tags crop up, time to ban myself from this thread till I complete it.

    DrunkMc on
  • AllforceAllforce Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Saiga wrote: »
    So I am probably going to beat this in basically one sitting. I can't stop.

    That's what I figured when I saw this game announced. Thank god for GameFly and not shelling out 60 bucks anymore for 8 hour games.

    Allforce on
  • Captain ElevenCaptain Eleven The last card is a kronk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    So, bastards who are playing right now, does it live up to the hype? yes/no

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  • UnbreakableVowUnbreakableVow Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    So, bastards who are playing right now, does it live up to the hype? yes/no

    Yes.

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  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    So, bastards who are playing right now, does it live up to the hype? yes/no

    All reports indicate affirmative

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  • Mr ObersmithMr Obersmith Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    If you are seeing District 9, it's cool. Anything else is a slander against the B-Dog.

    Actually I am seeing District 9, so I guess I'm in the clear.

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  • AoiAoi Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Allforce wrote: »
    Saiga wrote: »
    So I am probably going to beat this in basically one sitting. I can't stop.

    That's what I figured when I saw this game announced. Thank god for GameFly and not shelling out 60 bucks anymore for 8 hour games.

    :lol: You never buy games anyway.

    Aoi on
  • Captain ElevenCaptain Eleven The last card is a kronk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    If you are seeing District 9, it's cool. Anything else is a slander against the Goddamn Batman.

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  • UnbreakableVowUnbreakableVow Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Look, District 9 was a good movie and all, but it is in no way comparable to this game.

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  • SaigaSaiga Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Allforce wrote: »
    Saiga wrote: »
    So I am probably going to beat this in basically one sitting. I can't stop.

    That's what I figured when I saw this game announced. Thank god for GameFly and not shelling out 60 bucks anymore for 8 hour games.

    Oh I will be going through it again on hard after this normal run, also going to do the collectibles, etc.

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  • RenzoRenzo Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Look, District 9 was a good movie and all, but it is in no way comparable to this game.

    Apples and oranges, brosef

    Renzo on
  • jeddy leejeddy lee Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Amazon shipping... on August... 31st...

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    PS2
    FF X replay

    PS3
    God of War 1&2 HD
    Rachet and Clank Future
    MGS 4
    Prince of Persia

    360
    Bayonetta
    Fable 3

    DS
    FF: 4 heroes of light
  • Triple BTriple B Bastard of the North MARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Xtarath wrote: »
    I have to choose between this and a new microphone so I can finish my LP.

    Sadly, I don't really have an option.

    You chose Batman, right?

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  • ReznikReznik Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I have this game.

    It's sitting right in front of me. Taunting me.

    And I'm at work without a PS3 :(

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  • ED!ED! Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    HOLY SHIT

    SPOILERS
    THE SCARECROW SECTION OH MY GOD

    Should be plural.
    There is one part that is incredibly inventive, because you will think you're XBOX/PS3 has fucked up and died. . .or at least I did and nearly shit my pants. It's a great moment when it happens.

    ED! on
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  • CenoCeno pizza time Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Those of poor abandoned souls trapped at work for 5 more goddamn batless hours need some TAS videos or something.

    Ceno on
  • ED!ED! Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Ceno wrote: »
    Those of poor abandoned souls trapped at work for 5 more goddamn batless hours need some TAS videos or something.

    I watched this while waiting. . .

    EDIT: Erm. . .I didn't want that linked, but it goes to a Playlist on YouTube.

    ED! on
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  • Triple BTriple B Bastard of the North MARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Ceno wrote: »
    Those of poor abandoned souls trapped at work for 5 more goddamn batless hours need some TAS videos or something.

    Part of me wants to take a video of me playing Arkham Asylum and upload it just to be a dick. :lol:

    But I won't. Because I'm nice. And because I'm too busy enjoying the game. :D

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  • UnbreakableVowUnbreakableVow Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

    SPOILERS
    It's worth dying against Bane at least once. On the game over screen, he breaks your back!

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  • SkittlebrauSkittlebrau Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Aw man.

    An intercom speaker mentions a website, but it's not real. :(

    Yes it is. http://www.arkhamcare.com/

    Skittlebrau on
  • DigitalSynDigitalSyn Dr Digital Cumming, GARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Aw man.

    An intercom speaker mentions a website, but it's not real. :(

    Yes it is. http://www.arkhamcare.com/



    I love it when games bleed their reality over in to the real world. Portal was a good example of this. YAY


    EDIT: Check out the employee login part... that looks like where all the fun is.

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    PSNID: DigitalX86
    Nintendo ID: digitalsyn
    3DS Friend Code: 5300 - 9726 - 6963
    Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/D1G1T4LSYN/
  • Fatty McBeardoFatty McBeardo Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Machismo wrote: »
    Mr. G wrote: »
    Machismo wrote: »
    Oh by the way, does the PS3 version have a mandatory hard drive install? I need to know whether to prepare my sandwich before or during.

    From what I hear, yes.

    Why the hell does the PS3 need to do that kind of crap?

    Blu-Ray disks can fit way, way more than DVDs, so it's to cut down load times. It's not really a big deal, you get a big hard drive anyway, and it only takes about 20 minutes tops.

    I kinda like having installations being optional to improve load times, not required. Thats just me. If I want to install, I will go use my PC

    It's moreso that Blu-ray drives run at slower speeds than DVD drives, so they have to install to make the load times not-unbearable (though the load times almost always end up being comparable to or better than 360's load times).

    But yeah, it's seriously not a big deal, and doesn't take twenty minutes as he said. The biggest install I've ever seen was MGS4 and Bioshock's, and they take maybe ten minutes, tops.

    In fairness MGS4 has an install per act, each of them lasts maybe 5 or 6 minutes?

    It's a trade off and one of the fundamental design differences between the 360 and the PS3. MSFT went for faster read times and sacrificed capacity, Sony went the opposite way - which they could do because every PS3 system comes with a hard drive. Not so with the 360, especially back when they launched.

    Ultimately I prefer Sony's direction, especially after seeing how Mass Effect nearly murdered the optical drive in my 360. Though having to wait for an install to complete after opening a shiny new game can be really tedious, and I definitely think it's contrary to the tradition of consoles being built around the concept of instant gratification.

    FedEx guy should be here any minute now...

    Fatty McBeardo on
  • ED!ED! Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

    SPOILERS
    It's worth dying against Bane at least once. On the game over screen, he breaks your back!

    I did that for every character. Just do it on purpose once or twice (if you want to hear the various speeches) since it'll reload the beginning anyway.

    ED! on
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  • UnbreakableVowUnbreakableVow Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Ah, I want to arkhamcare.com/prices, which isn't a website.

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