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Arkham City: "Four to five times bigger than Arkham Asylum"

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Holy Bat-Cakes! More Arkham City 2 news? Oh...yes. As if last week's leaked Arkham City 2 images weren't enough to wet your appetite, Rocksteady Studios' Sefton Hill has revealed some more awesome news to make you even more excited about the upcoming game. 
 
As if that's even possible, right?  
 
In a recent interview with CVG reporters, Hill revealed that Arkham City will be "4 to 5 times bigger than Arkham Asylum."
 
Someone please wipe the drool from my mouth. 
 
But the goal of Arkham City's game developers isn't to create the biggest game possible, oh no, it's to make it the absolute best. 
 
 

"Without a doubt, the hardest part of moving the game setting from the confines of the asylum into the urban sprawl of Arkham City was simply building the environment...Our objective in this game is not to make the biggest game we can, but to make the best game possible. Gamers who played Batman: Arkham Asylum will know how dedicated we are as a studio to injecting an incredible amount of detail into every environment we build."

Did I mention that the game will feature double the number of new ways to kick ass? Because it will. 

"Looking at the raw amount of animations in this sequel, Batman's moves have doubled in number and we also wanted to create an authentic sense of continuity from the end of Batman: Arkham Asylum, so the player will begin Batman: Arkham City with many of the same core gadgets that they unlocked in the first game...Batman's cutting-edge technology is a significant part of the game, so gamers can expect to see a range of totally new gadgets, as well as evolved new features built into those tools that they already enjoyed in Batman: Arkham Asylum."

One word: want. Are you excited about the upcoming game? Oh, and is it just me, or do you think maybe the game developers leaked those images last week on purpose?
Dr. Maxwellon Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:41 p.m.
Awesome cant wait, well I couldnt wait before hand
DeadlyWolverineon Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:46 p.m.
There's so much to explore, so the devs leaking the images was just to show how awesome the pinnacle of the game is. 
I will be buying this game for my PS3 and PC, that's just how much faith I've invested in Rocksteady. 
I hope the collector's edition will have a special treat for us die-hard fans.
GT-Manon Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:46 p.m.

Sweet only if I signed up for PS magazine instead of Gameinformer BUT ATLEAST I HAVE A PS3!!
Icarusflies moderator on Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:48 p.m.
WANT!!!!
pbhawks45on Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:49 p.m.
This is probably a stupid question, but how does Arkham have its own city? What am I missing here?
damswedonon Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:49 p.m.
Nice to see the 3 Bs of sequels still exist. 
  1. Bigger
  2. Better
  3. More Badass
@pbhawks45: Leaked documents say that Quinsy Sharp the head of Arkham in the game has become mayor of Gotham and took a part of Gotham and turned it into an Escape from New York styled prison called Arkham City.
CaptainGenisVellon Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:50 p.m.
@DeadlyWolverine: 
I want more than a badly mass produced batarang this time for special.
DeadlyWolverineon Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:53 p.m.
@CaptainGenisVell: Amen to that brother! Maybe a limited edition Hardcover comic book of sorts, bagged with nice material and serial numbered.
-Eclipse-on Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:55 p.m.
@Icarusflies said:
"WANT!!!! "
Gambit1024on Sept. 6, 2010 at 2:56 p.m.
Oh my God. I will not leave my house for at least a week when this game is mine, lol. 
Edamameon Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:04 p.m.
I want to see some Black Mask images.
GraphicCasualFreakon Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:06 p.m.
It was a great issue.  Although it didn't have all THAT much info.  I really can't wait to see what crazy stuff they do with Arkham City!
Mr. Dead Poolon Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:11 p.m.
ThIS IS GONNA ROCK EVEN HARDER THAN THE LAST GAME!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Omega Ray Jayon Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:14 p.m.
drool drool drool, Yes Please.
ReverseNegativeon Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:21 p.m.
Awesome.
batmanboy11on Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:25 p.m.

I'm pretty excited for this.
Dracade102on Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:25 p.m.

Can't Wait!!! ...And I Mean it; I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! RAAWR!!

Hollisteron Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:27 p.m.
Awesome.
Mutant Godon Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:27 p.m.

Im guessing tons of villians maybe
LightBrighton Sept. 6, 2010 at 3:31 p.m.
SO EXCITED!! AGH! >.<

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