Thu, Jan 14, 2010 | 20:34 GMT
BBFC outs Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY edtion
It looks as though a Game of the Year Edition for Batman: Arkham Asylum is heading our way, if a listing over on the BBFC site is any indication.
Citing that the game was passed with no cuts made, and given a 15 rating by the classification board, the listing doesn’t provide much detail, other than the fact it was submitted by Eidos Interactive.
However, like Joystiq – which brought this information to light – a game of the year edition could very well include the two DLC bits Insane Night Map Pack and Prey in The Darkness.
Then, there’s also the exclusive GameStop challenge map Dem Bones to consider, as well as the challenge map Crime Alley which was included in the Collector’s Edition.
Looks like it’ll be the year of Batman, kids, as Arkham Asylum 2 was announced during the VGA’s in December, and while there is no official date for it, the title is expected to be released by the end of the year from Warner – which holds the rights to all things DC Comics related.
We’ll send a mail off to Eidios and see what we can get out of ‘em.
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Posted in: Action, Eidos, Hot, PS3, Retail, Square Enix, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: arkham asylum, batman, Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY edition, rocksteady
12 comments
#1
The_Deleted
14/01/10, 9:02 pm
Seems a strange choice for a full re-release. Great game but don’t think I’d want to go through it all again so soon.
#2
Hunam
14/01/10, 9:18 pm
It’s not aimed at us who bought it, it’s aimed at putting more stock on the shelves for those who don’t. Probably at around £20.
#3
Stephany Nunneley
14/01/10, 9:34 pm
@2 – Yep. For people like me.
#4
Anders
14/01/10, 10:16 pm
Shame on you, Steph.
#5
SniperWolf
14/01/10, 10:35 pm
did it win any GOTY if so it must be minor
#6
Stephany Nunneley
14/01/10, 11:07 pm
Hey Anders, I’m poor. I can’t drop $50 on a game every month. Plus, I still haven’t finished Majora’s Mask, Twilight Princess, AssCreed 1, Gears 2, Uncharted 2 – the list goes on.
I never finish games, apparently.
But yeah, I am ashamed I have not played it yet. /sad face.
#7
Hunam
14/01/10, 11:11 pm
Too busy with them’s hobbits and posting filthy comments about porn stars online no doubt!
#8
Psychotext
14/01/10, 11:13 pm
You should do whatever Pat does to get all his free swag…
…or are you not willing to degrade yourself that much yet?
#9
The_Deleted
15/01/10, 12:05 am
@ Hunam
But that’s if it goes for a reduced price. Fallout 3 went for the full price on release. Although there was probably another games worth of play on there. Problem was it was buggy as hell.
#10
Hunam
15/01/10, 2:23 am
Well that’s the difference right there. There has been no paid for DLC for Batman has there right? It’s all been free or bonus I think. Fallout had a ton of paid for DLC which made the GOTY a rather hefty price at retail because you get 50% more game.
#11
Stephany Nunneley
15/01/10, 2:31 am
@7 – Exactly!
@8 – Apparently, my groveling isn’t sincere enough
#12
Blerk
15/01/10, 8:38 am
They always release these new and improved versions just after I buy the original.