More Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 voice actors have outed their work on the sequel, following this morning's slip up that Two-Face will appear in the game.
Actor Maurice LaMarche is next to out his Arkham Asylum 2 post, stating in an interview; "I'm about to go in and do Mr. Freeze for Arkham Asylum 2."
When asked to give a taste of what Mr. Freeze will sound like, LaMarche claimed, "To tell you the truth, I think, contractually, I can't. I've got to keep it under wraps.
"He's out for blood right now because, err... I can't tell you the situation, but he's actually somewhat a sympathetic character within the framework of the game."
That's Freeze and Two-Face on board for the sequel then. Next up on the PR naughty list is actor Stana Katic, who posted on her Twitter: "Just recorded a character voice on the next Batman video game. Never did that before. Helpful hint: plenty of water and pineapple slices."
She followed up the Tweet with this, before quickly removing both messages: "For those who were asking: I'm voicing Talia al Ghul, the daughter of Ra al Ghul (played by Liam Neeson in "Batman Begins")."
That's at least three villains confirmed for the follow-up then, not including the Joker himself.
Two-Face isn't surprising, considering that he's been teased since the end of the first game, not to mention the fact that the trailer and website all pointed to his appearance in this one. Talia al Ghul's a bit unexpected mind you... hopefully Bats gets to take on the League of Assassins.
So is it still Bruce? continued lack of Robin=massive failure in my books. If Talia is around, her son must be about too. Damien as unlockable character device GO! Nice that Harvey is in it. Hope he actually gets more face time (sic) than in that god awful movie.
So is it still Bruce? continued lack of Robin=massive failure in my books. If Talia is around, her son must be about too. Damien as unlockable character device GO! Nice that Harvey is in it. Hope he actually gets more face time (sic) than in that god awful movie.
Did you just refer to the Dark Knight as a god awful movie?
I think you're in the minority there sir.
Anyway back on topic. This just seems to suggest that they'll definately be a no mand land feel to it. which could allow for every bat side kick going and even a superman cameo. Which would be pretty sweet IMO.
If it is no mans land then we're more than likely to see The Penguin as well as the reappearences of poison ivy, Bain, Scarcrow and killer croc and Clayface.
In the Asylum 2 trailer, just as it gets into the fun-house (if you can call it that), after the bumper car crashes, it goes past a sign saying Sionis.
He was an old comic enemy known as Black Mask.
I think that points towards an appearence for him in the game aswell?
Well, I prefer the Mark Hamill characterisation but that really wasn't my problem with it. Sure Ledger's performance had some great moments..pencil anyone? but the rest of the time I just didn't feel it. On top of that Bale phoned in his performance after his great original, the storyline was a mess and they totally abused Two Face and Eckhart's performance (which was the best part of the film). Why they didn't just make the Long Halloween without the Joker etc, focusing on the murders and Two Face..I will never understand. Batman is a detective in a bat suit, and you never see it in the movies. It was nice to see a nod to Brother Eye though in the movie. Anyway thats why I didn't like the movie...but everyone has their own opinions. Also Batman without Robin does not work as far as I'm concerned.
and Black Mask isn't old, he's still about. He tortured the fourth Robin to 'death' with power appliances.
Well, I prefer the Mark Hamill characterisation but that really wasn't my problem with it. Sure Ledger's performance had some great moments..pencil anyone? but the rest of the time I just didn't feel it. On top of that Bale phoned in his performance after his great original, the storyline was a mess and they totally abused Two Face and Eckhart's performance (which was the best part of the film). Why they didn't just make the Long Halloween without the Joker etc, focusing on the murders and Two Face..I will never understand. Batman is a detective in a bat suit, and you never see it in the movies. It was nice to see a nod to Brother Eye though in the movie. Anyway thats why I didn't like the movie...but everyone has their own opinions. Also Batman without Robin does not work as far as I'm concerned.
and Black Mask isn't old, he's still about. He tortured the fourth Robin to 'death' with power appliances.
Good point. I think they went with the joker mainly becasue he's basically outed at the end of batman begins (although at the time it was supposed to be a one off sort of prequel to the original Tim Burton film but nevermind).
Fans probably would of complained if they'd made all the new films and they'd been no joker. I was bloody impressed that they chose Ras al ghul and Scarecrow for Begins rather than just throw him up against the joker again.
I still really enjoyed the Dark knight but one thing did really tick me off. Which was how they dealt with The Scarecrow. It as just so slopilly done considering all the problems he caused in the first film, it just seemed like an utter waste.
I think the 'god awful' comment should be directed at Badman: Forever - it was a generally awful film, Jim played the Riddler far too 'hyper' and less cold and calulating and basically stole most of the limelight from Twoface/Tommmy Lee who actally played his part far better
@Kremlik No really. It was the Dark Knight. Batman Forever is just bad. Dark Knight is lauded as one of the greatest modern movies, had so much potential, and in my opinion blew it big time.
@sTuM: ooo god. 633 something or rather. Thats just a guess..it was a good 6 years ago. Wiki quote: Spoilers on Spoiler
'The result is a citywide gang war, in which Stephanie is captured by Black Mask, who tortures and rapes her to get information about Batman. Although she escapes and makes her way to a hospital, she is severely injured, and supposedly dies in a hospital bed as Batman sits beside her.'
@Monkey: Valid point about the Joker, and Ra's and Scarecrow were great in the first movie. I just wish they would move away from more than one bad guy per movie. Spiderman 1+2 worked because of the single bad guy. Spiderman 3 was a mess. As long as there's just one bad guy, you can focus the storyline otherwise its cameo hell. They pulled a fast one with Scarecrow..but come on, they Killed Two-Face after 20 mins. WTF? Loeb's treatment of Harvey and his wife in the Long Halloween is one of the reasons it among my favourite trades. It was masterfully done. The movie version is just awful, despite Eckhart's performance..and Rachel Dawes? Really?
He's out for blood because his wife had an incurable disease and so he froze her until he found a cure and then someone shattered her? Please, as if no one that plays games knows comic book stories....................
They pulled a fast one with Scarecrow..but come on, they Killed Two-Face after 20 mins. WTF? Loeb's treatment of Harvey and his wife in the Long Halloween is one of the reasons it among my favourite trades. It was masterfully done. The movie version is just awful, despite Eckhart's performance..and Rachel Dawes? Really?
I'd like to say that Two face might not be dead. But i read an interview with nolan that said otherwise. Bastard! They've basically wrote themselves into a corner with The dark knight. Which will make the next film interesting, but the only villan i could see working at the moment would be the Riddler as they could pick up the sub plot in the second film about the guy that was trying to out Bruce Wayne as Batman.
I'd give the part of the riddler to Jim Carrey again but get him to play him straight his performance in the number 13 and man on the moon show thats he's got the acting chops to actually do him justice if he tried.
Good point. I think they went with the joker mainly because he's basically outed at the end of batman begins (although at the time it was supposed to be a one off sort of prequel to the original Tim Burton film but nevermind).
The Joker card was there to give a sense of continuation once the film ended. Same as at the end of Frank Miller's Year One. Although yes, they did paint themselves into corner when it came to do the SECOND film.
You see at no point was "Batman Begins" ever intended to be a prequel to the 1989 Batman. When Chris Nolan pitched his idea to Warner Bros. back in 2002 it was always his intention to start over and that is what they have done. That sort of comment was rife throughout the more ignorant media outlets in the run up to the release of Batman Begins but can't believe people still believe that ever was to be the case 5 years later. Especially as Begins is created as being responsible for the current trend of rebooting tired franchises.
WB (not sure who was making it) originally planned to do a prequel and then move on to do Batman Beyond/Of The Future, I'm still waiting for a film version of the latter (I'm not counting RotJ, which isn't even released on DVD in the UK).
As for B:AA2, add unlockable costumes (Begins, Beyond, TDK, Night Wing, Robin etc), please no sidekicks, I've read that this one will be darker than the first so I think they'll ruin it.
Very far fetched considering the licensing problems.
So who owns what then, because im pretty sure that all DC properties are owned by Warner Bros, and Rocksteady is a part of WB entertainment, so it should be no problamo
I imagine we'll be getting a GL game to go with the movie, and that would step on the toes of the people who were making that game. Unless it's specifically a crossover game, i think you'll only get nods to characters...perhaps thats what you meant originally. Like the nods to other villains in the original game.
I agree with Wing though. Its time we moved on from Bruce to Terry. Its a shame that they're bringing back Bruce to begin with in the comics. Dick and Damien are a great team. All this resurrection/time travel is unnecessary, and Terry is far more interesting as a character than Bruce currently is.
What i meant was hints of the characters like in the first game, so a lantern or ring for GL or a bunch of wigs/ toupes for Luthor , if you get my meaning. All that i truly ask for is that Robin is not in it, maybe Damien as Damien and not Robin or something like the mini joker from the Batman Beyond movie
@Kremlik No really. It was the Dark Knight. Batman Forever is just bad. Dark Knight is lauded as one of the greatest modern movies, had so much potential, and in my opinion blew it big time.
@sTuM: ooo god. 633 something or rather. Thats just a guess..it was a good 6 years ago. Wiki quote: Spoilers on Spoiler
'The result is a citywide gang war, in which Stephanie is captured by Black Mask, who tortures and rapes her to get information about Batman. Although she escapes and makes her way to a hospital, she is severely injured, and supposedly dies in a hospital bed as Batman sits beside her.'
@Monkey: Valid point about the Joker, and Ra's and Scarecrow were great in the first movie. I just wish they would move away from more than one bad guy per movie. Spiderman 1+2 worked because of the single bad guy. Spiderman 3 was a mess. As long as there's just one bad guy, you can focus the storyline otherwise its cameo hell. They pulled a fast one with Scarecrow..but come on, they Killed Two-Face after 20 mins. WTF? Loeb's treatment of Harvey and his wife in the Long Halloween is one of the reasons it among my favourite trades. It was masterfully done. The movie version is just awful, despite Eckhart's performance..and Rachel Dawes? Really?
Some corrections with regards to Stephanie Brown (Spoiler / Robin 4 / Batgirl). Yes, she was captured and tortured by Black Mask, but not raped. Seriously injured she was rushed to hospital where one of the Wayne familiy's closest friends, Leslie Thompkins, faked her death and took Stephanie out of Gotham to give her time to recover. She has since returned to Gotham working with Barbara Gordon (Oracle) and has taken on the mantle of Batgirl.
It was a straight copy and paste from Wikipedia. I though the raping bit was a wee bit odd. Though considering how dark Batman was at the time, I thought i was possible. Lesson learnt..don't trust wikipedia. Especially if Colbert has been near it.
played arkham loved it. loved the reboot franchise aswell, but dam you guys talk about all these charecters i have NOOOOOOO IDEA ABOUT.
like 4th robin, arguing over what happened with this and that charecter. iam missing a sh*t load of comics and cartoons or not sad enough to care about the whole batman universe to care.
how about just play the awsome game that they make and not worry about timelines of charecters
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