The online pass was already about as enjoyable as a personal visit from Jack Thompson. The execution of online features in Batman: Arkham City shows why the passes are often more trouble than they’re worth. Arkham City is receiving stellar reviews but some of the DLC is causing issues more frustrating than Riddler challenges.

Catwoman is known for being sneaky but this is ridiculous.

The Catwoman content in Batman: Arkham City will require the game to be purchased brand new or the use of a VIP pass for 800 Microsoft Points or $10. Eurogamer got a tip and confirmed with Arkham City publisher Warner Bros. Those who purchase a new copy of the game or the online pass get four story missions in which Catwoman is playable. Those players will also have access to Catwoman in the “Riddler’s Revenge” Challenge Mode. Warner Bros. noted it is possible to complete the game without playing as Catwoman.

Arkham City is going to be a rough place, without question. Since it’s a section of Gotham City just handed over to the bad guys under the condition they stay there, even Batman is going to need some backup

Rocksteady is allowing you to call in some extra muscle that will be very familiar to Batman faithful. Bane, the Venom-using freak of nature who is big enough to break the Bat (and has) will fight alongside him in Batman: Arkham City. Go Nintendo reports on the unlikely teamup.

Superhero games have a long, storied tradition of not living up to already lowered expectations – see the recent Thor game as a prime example. That’s why Rocksteady Studios’ Batman:Arkham Asylum floored us with its quality. It wasn’t just a great licensed game, but a legit Game of the Year contender in 2009. That kind of success comes with pressure. How do you follow up arguably the best superhero game ever? All indications so far is that Rocksteady is up to the challenge.

February will kick off Sony Online Entertainment’s pledge to bring new content to DC Universe Online on a monthly basis. The first major update, set to be released in mid-February, will include an homage to Valentine’s Day, add auction houses and unlock new story missions.

We knew it was going to happen. Information regarding the latest Game Informer issue featuring Batman: Arkham City has been leaked online ahead of time. There’s still going to be a lot more information presented in Game Informer, so consider this an appetizer before the main course. The leak includes main characters and hints on what the gameplay will entail.

Arkham has moved. That was the tagline for the upcoming sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum when it was revealed at the VGA’s. The teaser trailer suggested Arkham Asylum would expand into Gotham City, but we didn’t know any detail beyond that until now. Today (August 5, 2010), Warner Brothers Interactive revealed Batman: Arkham City will be coming out in Fall 2011 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Title: Birds of Prey: The Complete SeriesPrice: $29.95Release Date: July 15, 2008Publisher: Warner Bros. TelevisionRating: Not RatedPros: The transfer is perfect and the addition of the entire web series, Gotham Girls, is terrific. A bit more palatable than when it originally aired thanks to Smallville.Cons: The series remains as fault-filed as ever with some weak performances and some cheesy special effects.Overall Score: One thumb up, one thumb sideways; 80/100; B-; * * * out of five.

With the recent resurgence of Bat-Mania thanks to the gritty and good Dark Knight movie, it’s a little surprising that Birds of Prey DVD release didn’t get a little more attention. Sure, the series didn’t quite make a full season but the relation to the Caped Crusader is unmistakable.

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