Batman: Arkham Asylum

Which Is Your Favorite Video Game of 2009?
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Which Is Your Favorite New Video Game of 2009?

Now that you've cast your vote in some of my other Best of 2009 polls, we can focus on the games we played this year.
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Now that you've cast your vote in some of my other Best of 2009 polls, we can focus on the games we played this year. There were a ton of shooters and multiplayer titles that hit the shelves in 2009, but that doesn't mean there was a shortage of brain busters and fun musical games for you to rock out with. It was a tough job to narrow down the field down to 10, so check them out and tell me — which is your favorite new video game of 2009?

And don't stop voting there — check the rest of my Best of 2009 polls, too!

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Which Is Your Favorite New Video Game of 2009?
Assassins Creed 2
7%
DJ Hero
4%
Resident Evil 5
4%
Super Mario Bros. Wii
26%
Uncharted 2
4%
The Beatles: Rock Band
11%
Batman: Arkham Asylum
9%
The Sims 3
27%
Scribblenauts
6%
EA Sports Active
2%
Eidos Goes All Out for Batman: Arkham Asylum Launch
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Eidos Pulls Out All the Stops For Batman Arkham Asylum

Although I haven't had a chance to dive into the full release version of Batman: Arkham Asylum since it landed in my mailbox on Monday, I did get a taste of the action while at E3.
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Although I haven't had a chance to dive into the full release version of Batman: Arkham Asylum since it landed in my mailbox on Monday, I did get a taste of the action while at E3. From the 15 minute demo that I witnessed, I can tell you that the game is kinda creepy, but totally awesome. . . especially when you're playing in combat mode.

But before I can divulge any details about the game, I have to give some props to publisher Eidos — Arkham Asylum came packaged with my very own emergency straitjacket kit! You know, just to make sure that if things get out of hand while I'm playing, someone can subdue me properly. Nice touch!

Batman: Arkham Asylum starts with you trapped in (what else?) Arkham Asylum, trying to track down The Joker who is plotting your demise with the help of a gang of fellow inmates. Combat is in a free flow style, which means if you combo moves and hits, you can max out your experience and kick major butt with power moves. The controls were nice and smooth, and were easy to get the hang of. But some of the best parts about the game are the stealth and detective modes. Learn more about these features and others when you read more

Mark Hamill is Voice of Joker in Batman: Arkham Asylum Video Game Trailer
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Holds You Over Until the Next Movie

Who knows when the next installment of the Batman film series will come out?
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Who knows when the next installment of the Batman film series will come out? You'll be inclined to not care (as much) after seeing this trailer for new video game Batman: Arkham Asylum, where Batman looks like the villain in the realm of criminals.

Voicing Joker is Mark Hamill (that's Luke to you, geeks), giving a different feel from Heath Ledger's portrayal — but it's nearly as chilling.