The release of Batman: Arkham City is almost at hand, and many loyal Batman fans will likely be lining up to get their very own copy at the stroke of midnight. While plenty of those die-hards may have spent the past few weeks pouring over every single Arkham City detail that they could get their hands on - some may have missed vital pieces of info.
So in advance of the launch at 12:00 AM, October 17, we've rounded up all the pertinent information that should be reviewed before picking up your own copy.
With a sequel that is already receiving plenty of buzz (our review is on the way), and the original Arkham Asylum a commercial and critical success, we don't need to spend any time convincing you that Arkham City is worth a look. If all things go according to Rocksteady's plans, then the studio will have yet another blockbuster title to add to their resumé.
The game certainly looks to depart from the original in a few meaningful ways, so if you haven't been keeping up to the minute on the comings and goings of the Dark Knight - from game modes to villains, new combat to unlockable characters - we've got you covered.
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Pre-Order Offers/ Midnight Promotions:
- 'Batman: Arkham City' Joker's Carnival DLC (GameStop)
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Classic Costume Skins (Retailer Guide)
- Batman: Arkham City ‘Year One’ Pre-Order Skin Confirmed (FNAC)
- Xbox 360 S 250 GB ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Bundle for Europe
- Free OnLive Console with UK ‘Batman Arkham City’ Pre-Orders
- 'Batman: Arkham City' Robin Pre-Order DLC Trailer (Best Buy)
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Promotions Offered By Blockbuster, Future Shop
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Collector’s Edition Details Revealed
Trailers:
- 'Batman: Arkham City' Announcement Trailer
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Launch Trailer Teases A Few More Details
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Robin Gameplay Trailer
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Trailer Reveals Playable Catwoman
- Details Slip in Batman: Arkham City ‘Joker’ Trailer
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Trailer Reveals Mad Hatter & Poison Ivy
- New ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Trailer Introduces Mr. Freeze
- New ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Trailer Highlights The Riddler
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Trailer Reveals Penguin & Solomon Grundy
Heroes:
- Gameplay Video Shows 1970s Batman Costume
- Batman's New Electric & Ice Gadgets Detailed
- Batman Skins Will Be Available in Campaign
- Batman Sinestro Corps Skin Revealed
- Batman's Vehicle-Free Transportation Details
- Over 10 Minutes Of ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Gameplay
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- ‘Arkham City’ Will Finally Make Robin ‘Cool’
- Robin's Gadgets & Combat Detailed
- Alternate Robin Skins Revealed
- ‘Arkham City’ Artist Explains Robin’s New Look
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- First Look At Catwoman Skins From ‘Batman: Arkham City’
- Catwoman Alternate Skins Revealed
- ‘Arkham City’ VIP Pass Required for Playable Catwoman
- Batman's Relationship With Catwoman Explained
- ‘Arkham City’ Trailer Reveals Playable Catwoman
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- ‘Arkham City’ Nightwing DLC Officially Detailed
- First Rendered Nightwing Screenshots
- Nightwing Revealed as Fourth Playable Character
Villains:
- Top 7 Villains We Want To See in ‘Batman: Arkham City’
- Rumor Patrol: No Scarecrow Scenes In ‘Batman: Arkham City’
- ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Villain Deadshot Revealed
- Screenshots Show The Madness of Mr. Freeze
- ‘Arkham City’ Screenshots Reveal Bane Team-Up
- Nolan North Voicing Penguin in ‘Arkham City’
- First Penguin Image & Details Released
- Hugo Strange Audio Clips Hint At Story
- Riddler’s Expanded Role in ‘Arkham City’ Explained
- ‘Arkham City’ Interview on Villains
Game Modes/ Gameplay:
- Details on Batman: Arkham City’s Challenge Mode
- New Game Plus Mode Features Stronger Enemies
- San Diego Comic-Con Hands-On Impressions from Riddler Challenge
- ‘Arkham City’ Campaign Lasts Over 25 Hours
- Rocksteady Thinks ‘Arkham Asylum’ Was ‘Too Linear’
- Rocksteady Talks Detective Mode, Boss Battles, and Side-Quests
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There is more than enough gameplay details and story hints to keep even the most loyal Bat-fan busy until the actual games hit retail shelves, and there will certainly be more than a few of us here at Game Rant doing just that.
So what part of Arkham City are you most looking forward to? Will you be marathon-ing your way through the game's campaign, or spending hours honing your combat and detective skills in the title's vast Challenge Modes? Let us know your plans in the comments.
Batman: Arkham City will be released for the Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 18. A PC release will be coming on November 8.
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