Batman: Arkham City UPDATES 3/16/2011

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3/15/2011:  The trailer for the Batman: Arkham City game posted on IGN.com today. Check it out here and stay tuned to Fanboy Headquarters for future updates.

DCUO – First Week Impressions

DC Universe Online has been out for a week now. For the legions of fans awaiting the fateful day that the game would finally be released after numerous delays has come and gone. Now that the game is out in the hands of fanboys and fangirls everywhere, we can create our own hero or villain and suit up to either save the world, or conquer it. If you played the beta, then you are familiar with the game play mechanics of the game. The level cap in the beta was 20. In the full game the cap is 30. Having played the game for the first week since release, I thought I would give my first impressions on the game.
After creating my hero and deciding how I would like my powers like to be influenced (meta, magic, tech), and my movement style (flight, super speed, acrobatics) I descended upon Gotham City to take on the criminal underworld. Depending on which power base you choose, it determines your mentor and base. I chose to be a hero with acrobatic skills and tech gear. After playing the beta, I noticed that there really wasn’t much different in the final game content-wise. One can hope as time goes on there will be some updates with new content, areas, powers, and abilities.


Performance-wise there were still a few noticeable hiccups such as missing audio and game freezing. That can be mostly likely attributed to “growing pains” due to the demand of players trying to log in. During the game there has been some server downtime to increase server capacity and some servers were also added due to the same reason. The increased capacity has helped smooth over some of the performance issues, but still issues do remain.

Overall, DC Universe Online is a pretty solid game. It doesn’t have the depth of other MMOs such as World of Warcraft, but it is very entertaining. It also has a $15 per month subscription fee, which hopefully help pay for smooth server operation and provide updates with lots of new content.
Jose Soria – 1/18/11

Are you the next DC Universe Legend? Find out 1/11/11

DC Universe Online is finally going to hit the store shelves with a “POW!”. This undertaking of creating an action oriented MMO using the characters and locations of the DC Universe is certainly an ambitious one (and led to a 2 month delay of release for more beta testing). Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) is producing the game in conjunction with DC Comics. Jim Lee, one of the most prolific comic book artists of recent times, has come onboard to help create an art style that will bring the DC?Universe to life. Famed comic book writer Marv Wolfman will help pen the story of the disaster that will befall the DCU in the game. For the past few years, SOE has been showcasing the current build of the game at various conventions across the U.S. Just this past summer they finally entered the beta stage for the PC version of the game. Playstation 3 players got to join in on the action in early December, including Fanboy HQ’s own Hotshot and Brightboy, check it out below:


Hotshot Says: “I was pleasantly surprised with the PS3 version of the beta. Aside from the occasional game freeze of other bug, the game ran pretty well. The SOE development team was able to handle most bugs and issue a patch fairly quickly. There was also a lot of content that allowed the player to choose between being a hero or a villain and creating a league or legion. With all of this superhero action goodness, there are a few drawbacks. The game will also be on PC, but there will be no cross platform play. SOE has stated that there is a possible in cross-platform play in the future, but at launch you can only play with others on the same platform. Also as with most MMOs, there is a monthly fee of $15 a month to play. With the purchase of the game, 30 days of play is included. The fee itself is sure to turn some people off from purchasing the game, especially the console players that are not really used to having to pay a monthly fee to play online (Unless you include Xbox Live, but that’s a different story….) Having played the beta, I feel that if the game is regularly updated with content, the game will very much be worth the $15 monthly fee.”


Brightboy Says: “I have never been a big gamer, but I am a huge DC Universe fan, so the idea of taking on the role of being a superhero got my interest and I rushed out to buy a PS3. The DCUO Beta was the perfect taste for getting into this game. As a rookie to the MMO game world, the interface and system was a little hard to get used to, but after a couple days of playing I was well on my way to becoming the world’s newest superhero (and for the last couple weeks the world’s greatest villain). The opportunity to team and fight as a League was awesome and could lead to some fun adventures. Regardless of which world you choose, the missions are similar with the only difference being whether your intentions are good or evil. The Beta would only let players reach Experience Level 20 and limited the areas of exploration but I see that as a way to expand the game once it goes live. Also, at then end of the beta there was a massive player vs. player battle where villains and heroes took to the streets of Metropolis and Gotham for a big rumble. Unfortunately, the servers had issues and didn’t work right for everyone, still the concept was exciting and hopefully there will be similar battles in the future. I think so long as new missions/expansions, additional equipment purchases and occasional, large game battles keep coming, then $15 is worth the value.”


So on 1/11/11 hit up your local video game shop and pick up DC Universe Online and find us online where the next legend is you!

Jose Soria, 1/11/11

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Batman: the Brave and the Bold the Videogame

The animated series has come to the video game world.
I spent a total of 24 hours playing as Batman and some of his various superhuman colleagues across dozens of levels that made up 4 episodes of the hit series. If you're looking for a challenging game with deep dialogue, then you're playing the wrong game. If you want some funny adventures with some of the rarer heroes of DC Comics then suit up fanboy, this game is for you. Those who have seen the animated series know that this Batman show is cheesy and campy; the video game is no different.

There are 4 different episodes  and each has many levels. Every episode centers on a specific set of bad guys (and gals) and each episode teams the caped crusader up with a different hero. Also along the way additional heroes can be unlocked to "step in" and provide their powers as aid in bigger battles. The stand-ins are Black Canary, Booster Gold, Black Lightning, Red Tornado, Barry Allen, Captain Marvel, Hal Jordan, Aquaman, Green Arrow, Plastic Man... With every team up, that hero's gadgets become available as well as Batman's arsenal that includes Batarangs, flash bombs, explosives, a stun gun, lock-pick set, brass knuckles, and a laser sword. Throughout the levels you collect coins to upgrade your gadgets and those of your fellow heroes. Have a friend play the second hero or let the computer be your sidekick along the way.

 Episode 1 is in Gotham City, including Wayne Manor fighting Catwoman and Catman with Robin. Episode 2 takes you to Science Island to face Gorilla Grodd and his monkeys...err...apes with Blue Beetle. Episode 3 goes to London's streets and underground to face Gentleman Ghost with Hawkman. Finally, Episode 4 brings Batman to Planet Oa and neighboring planets to face off against Starro and Mongul with the help of Guy Gardner. Throughout the many levels catch cameos of other DC characters like Alan Scott, Joker's Red Hood and Bat-mite.

The game is fun if you're not out for serious gaming. I laughed alot at the banter between all the superheroes. The graphics were pretty good and the various landscapes were cool to see. Overall the game was awesome for some light button pushing.

I would have liked to have seen a Batmobile or Batwing challenge and to have more time in the Batcave doing training or using the Batcomputer. The fights were fun but there were tons of button-combos to push to utilize the Bat's and friends' various powers, punches and projectiles. Maybe in the sequel...

Beta Sign Ups For DC Universe Online Now Open!

The beta sign ups for DC Universe Online are now open!

In case you have been in the dark for the past two years, DC Universe Online (DCUO) is an MMO developed by Son
y Online Entertainment (SOE) for DC Comics. In the game, you get to create your own superhero and fight alongside DC heroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and many others. Or if you are more of a villain, you can create your own villain and fight alongside Lex Luthor, Joker, Riddler,
and many others from the entire DC Universe.


The game will be available for PC and PS3. Beta sign ups are open for both systems and the beta should be starting shortly before the game is released on November 2, 2010. The game will retail for $49.99 for PC and $59.99 for the PS3 version. There is also a special edition for the PC available but details are not available yet. The game will follow the subscription model and will cost $14.99 a month to play. One month is included with the purchase of the game.

Now that the game is almost released and the beta is gearing up and getting ready to go, will you be trying the beta out, and will you sign up and pay $14.99 a month to play the game? What are your thoughts on DCUO? Head on over to www.dcuniverseonline.com to sign up for the beta and learn more about this game.

Arkham Asylum Teaser Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive has just released a teaser trailer for the sequel to their critically acclaimed award winning game Batman Arkham Asylum. The game is going to be called Batman Arkham City, which will be available for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in Fall 2011.

Batman Arkham City, which is being developed by Rocksteady Studios builds upon Arkham Asylum's intense foundation. The game will allow players to soar in to the new "home" for all of Gotham's thugs, criminally insane, and evil masterminds. The game looks to also add upon the villains such as possibly Two Face, who was one of the more noticeable villains absent in the first game. The art direction appears to be the same as the first one, which in means is that a bad thing. Rocksteady Studios did a superb job with the first game, and gamers should expect no less with the upcoming sequel. To check out the trailer, head over to BatmanArkhamCity.com and stay tuned for future updates!

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