Andrex here with a Lego Batman Screenshot Blowout!

[Brainbox]

And I haven't read those, but are they the ones that feature the infamous "I'm the Goddamn Batman!" line?

Got it in one. #6 was in Batman Legends the other day, and I think I counted about 8 uses of "goddamn" in reference to Bats!

I'd definitely like it too. I haven't played LSW much, at all, were pretty much all the characters unlockable?

And those that were, was it just a skin, or did they have special character traits?

I've not played the Complete Saga, so I can't speak for that, but in the original games, all the characters that were used in play were automatically available in Free Play once they'd been used. All other characters encountered were available to buy with the studs collected.

In both games, they had a relevant ability. For example, Boba was able to fly short distances with his jetpack, while the Dark Side users had the Dark Side force power.

I look forward to more bizarrities!

Hmm, there's a thought... *cough*Bizarro*cough* *cough*Batzarro*cough*

Actually, that's a point. I wonder if any of the DCUs luminaries will make cameo-type appearances. Supes or Wonder Woman especially.

[Batbrick]

Got it in one. #6 was in Batman Legends the other day, and I think I counted about 8 uses of "goddamn" in reference to Bats!

:-D , I thought you meant that. Curious how some writers just go, "off", isn't it? Oh well, it atleast makes for a laugh.

I've not played the Complete Saga, so I can't speak for that, but in the original games, all the characters that were used in play were automatically available in Free Play once they'd been used. All other characters encountered were available to buy with the studs collected.

Ah, that seems cool, how does one get studs? I vaguely remember smashing things for them, but then again I may still be tired :-$

In both games, they had a relevant ability. For example, Boba was able to fly short distances with his jetpack, while the Dark Side users had the Dark Side force power.

That sounds great then, heres looking forward to Catwoman's whip, Penguin's umbrella tricks, Joker's laughing gas, Scarecrow's fear gas (if so that would be a fun one), and, if we are REALLY lucky, Bane's venom steroids :-D

Hmm, there's a thought... *cough*Bizarro*cough* *cough*Batzarro*cough*

Actually, that's a point. I wonder if any of the DCUs luminaries will make cameo-type appearances. Supes or Wonder Woman especially.

You just don't quit do you? Batzarro would be highly unlikely but hilarious. I think a Supes cameo would be great, even as just an unlockable player. Then agin, if he was a player, the game would be pretty easy unless someone had kryptonite wouldn't it?

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Brainbox]

Ah, that seems cool, how does one get studs? I vaguely remember smashing things for them, but then again I may still be tired :-$

They're all over levels, sometimes just sat there, sometimes 'inside' smashable objects.'

That sounds great then, heres looking forward to Catwoman's whip, Penguin's umbrella tricks, Joker's laughing gas, Scarecrow's fear gas (if so that would be a fun one), and, if we are REALLY lucky, Bane's venom steroids :-D

No doubt we'll see plenty of signature moves from characters. Maybe Mad Hatter could have a hypnotising hat a la the 60s TV series? :-D

You just don't quit do you? Batzarro would be highly unlikely but hilarious. I think a Supes cameo would be great, even as just an unlockable player.

Erm... no. He desn't necessarily have to be playable, a cameo would be acceptable. Then again...

Edited February 11, 2008 by Brainbox

[Batbrick]

They're all over levels, sometimes just sat there, sometimes 'inside' smashable objects.'

Ah, so I was half-right, I'm getting better. Sounds very "Legoish" (of course), are these studs just 1x1 rounded pieces or something? Sorry for all the questions by the way, I'm just really excited.

No doubt we'll see plenty of signature moves from characters. Maybe Mad Hatter could have a hypnotising hat a la the 60s TV series? :-D

Nothing beats the 60's series! :-D

That said, Mad Hatter would be very intriguing to see, seeing as he is one of the more changed and redesigned characters in the comics, it would be interesting to see how they would adapt him.

Erm... no. He desn't necessarily have to be playable, a cameo would be acceptable. Then again...

A cameo would be more than acceptable, but I won't get my hopes up. Not again. Not after expecting to get Gordon this year :'-(

Still, this game is bound to be good, too early to ask I know, but do you reckon they would ever consider a sequel?

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Brainbox]

Sounds very "Legoish" (of course), are these studs just 1x1 rounded pieces or something? Sorry for all the questions by the way, I'm just really excited.

Yes. There were silver (10), gold (100) and blue (1,000) in LSW. These could be used to buy characters and 'special items' (power-ups), some of which were serious, some not so. LSW also had 'Tru Jedi Status' on each level, which was achieved by collecting a given amount of studs on each level. This was rewarded later on.

Nothing beats the 60's series! :-D

I'm enjoying watching them all on TV here, BBC4 are showing them. We've just finished Series 1, Series 2 starts next week.

Still, this game is bound to be good, too early to ask I know, but do you reckon they would ever consider a sequel?

I think it's possible. But it depends on how many character, vehicles and scenarios are featured here, and whether or not they'd be able to think up a good story for a second game. It'd bee good if there was though.

[Batbrick]

Yes. There were silver (10), gold (100) and blue (1,000) in LSW. These could be used to buy characters and 'special items' (power-ups), some of which were serious, some not so. LSW also had 'Tru Jedi Status' on each level, which was achieved by collecting a given amount of studs on each level. This was rewarded later on.

Thanks for that, sounds fun. I look forward to unlocking some of my favourite characters. I wonder what will be in place of 'True Jedi Status' in this one, if anything.

I'm enjoying watching them all on TV here, BBC4 are showing them. We've just finished Series 1, Series 2 starts next week.

Frank Gorshin's Riddler is my favourite. Its such a classic show, too bad I barely get to watch them here, they don't screen them much at all sadly. The "POW"s and "BAM"s are also very staple, I love those.

I think it's possible. But it depends on how many character, vehicles and scenarios are featured here, and whether or not they'd be able to think up a good story for a second game. It'd be good if there was though.

Yeah, still, the first hasn't come out, I'll just look forward to that. I wonder how non-Arkham villains will play into the story, seeing as the released info states its an Arkham breakout, I wonder how Manbat or Catwoman will play in. Catwoman is actually pretty simple, though I look forward to seeing how Manbat is adapted and how he looks in lego form.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Andrex]

Hahaha I love watching the TV show. Just saw the Riddler eppy with the Robin mannequin, xD classic!

I can't wait to see what's included here. There was an article of the game in my Official Nintendo Mag actually, but no new info. It was just on the "The Next Greatest Game In The World Is..." page :-D.

-- Andrex

[Batbrick]

New pics for all, I present Harley Quinn!

More pics here:

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/15/...batman-villain/

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Andrex]

Haha wow, that's awesome =). I'm loving every moment of this! I'm not a big Batman fan, I've just seen a movie or two, and the TV series, but there's so much content it seems. I can't wait to get exploring, especially with all this brought together into one little package.

Thanks for that <3.

-- Andrex

[Brainbox]

I was just looking at those screenshots actually, before I came here. I think my favourite has to be this one:

See, cutesy innocence.

I'm guessing the Fairground level is Joker-centric, and those special abilities sound pretty cool. It also looks like we get a Penguin/Croc team-up.

[Batbrick]

Haha wow, that's awesome =). I'm loving every moment of this! I'm not a big Batman fan, I've just seen a movie or two, and the TV series, but there's so much content it seems. I can't wait to get exploring, especially with all this brought together into one little package.

Thanks for that <3.

No problem, thanks for all the info you've given us. I too can't wait to play this game, there is so much in it, exploring will be loads of fun.

I was just looking at those screenshots actually, before I came here. I think my favourite has to be this one:

See, cutesy innocence.

I'm guessing the Fairground level is Joker-centric, and those special abilities sound pretty cool. It also looks like we get a Penguin/Croc team-up.

I like that one too. I'd like to see more of the Croc/Penguin teamup too, sounds interesting, what could they be up to? The article from before mentioned a big time baddie set to make an appearance, I wonder who that could be. Ra's Al Ghul maybe? :'-)

Cool to see they went with the classic Joker fairground hideout too.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Brainbox]

No problem, thanks for all the info you've given us. I too can't wait to play this game, there is so much in it, exploring will be loads of fun.

Yeah, thanks mate. I can't wait either... pity I'll have to.

The article from before mentioned a big time baddie set to make an appearance, I wonder who that could be. Ra's Al Ghul maybe? :'-)

I was wondering about that too. If it's a 'big time' baddie it'll be someone iconic, someone who's really dangerous. So I don't know. Maybe Ra's? Or Bane?

[Batbrick]

Yeah, thanks mate. I can't wait either... pity I'll have to.

Just think of it as, actually sorry, I can't think of a helpful analogy.

I was wondering about that too. If it's a 'big time' baddie it'll be someone iconic, someone who's really dangerous. So I don't know. Maybe Ra's? Or Bane?

Great point! I hadn't thought of Bane, he;s more likely since hes been legofied, I can't wait for this game, I might have to go into suspended animation.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Brainbox]

JGreat point! I hadn't thought of Bane, he;s more likely since hes been legofied

And there's the added dimension that he's probably the only Bat-villain that truly scares Batman*.

*Not counting Scarecrow with his hallucinogenics.

[Batbrick]

And there's the added dimension that he's probably the only Bat-villain that truly scares Batman*.

Really? What about -

*Not counting Scarecrow with his hallucinogenics.

Oh, never mind. But Hush scared Batman, as he said himself (something along the lines of anyway) "Only a fool wouldn't be afraid of Hush, to him, everything's personal" or something. That said, I really hope Bane appears, and as a smart criminal, I'm a bit scared that he might be reduced to hulking grunt ala Batman and Robin :-X

Batbrick Away! >:-)

Edited February 19, 2008 by Batbrick

[Brainbox]

But Hush scared Batman, as he said himself (something along the lines of anyway) "Only a fool wouldn't be afraid of Hush, to him, everything's personal" or something.

I guess. But Bane scares him more. He's a symbol of defeat, of failure, of a lack of preparation, etc.

That said, I really hope Bane appears, and as a smart criminal, I'm a bit scared that he might be reduced to hulking grunt ala Batman and Robin :-X

I hope not. He is supposed to be really intelligent. I mean, he figured out who Bats was. How many other people have done that? Not many.

[???theriddler???]

If i see the pics, i think you must play with batman and robin(DUH!), joker and harley quin, killer croc and penguin, scarecrow and catwoman.

And maby this(i hope):

bane and two-face

poison ivy and riddler

mr freeze and ???

[Andrex]

Well, before I dash!

ENJOY!

[CF Mitch]

Wow, thanks for these amazing pics Andrex *sweet* *y*

It's nice you can still see a lot of lego elements mixed with the 'real' buildings, like the railing in the first picture, and that grappling-line in the same pic.

In the third picture, Batman looks a little scary though 8-| X-D

Th fourth one is funny I think, with that henchmen doing some air-kick :-P

Again: Thanks *y* ;-)

[Piranha]

Interesting Article: Enjoy ;-)

SAN FRANCISCO--The Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder will once again be stalking the Gotham skyline, only this time they've got blocky feet and an obsessive desire to build things out of colorful blocks. Yes, the Lego game series, first begun with the Lego: Star Wars series, is now taking on Batman and his rogues' gallery of villains in the upcoming Lego Batman from developer TT Games. We got a chance to check out this highly anticipated game for the first time during a tour of a few levels of the game hosted by a TT Games producer.

Excellent game design decision #209,331: Robin won't be wearing those ridiculous scaled swim trunks in this game.

Like the Lego Star Wars games, Lego Batman features cooperative play for two players (both online and off), but the level structure of this game is a bit different than in previous Lego games. Each level first begins with the hero's perspective, letting you play as Batman and Robin as you take on bad guys and track down one of the Dynamic Duo's well-known enemies, such as Catwoman, The Joker, and the just-announced Harley Quinn, among many others. After you beat a level as the heroes, however, you'll unlock the corresponding "villain" level, which will be a new take on the mission told from the villian's point of view.

The first level we saw featured Batman and Robin chasing down Catwoman, who had just stolen a huge pink diamond ring from a building and then scampered across rooftops. Once Batman and Robin gave chase, they were immediately set upon by a multitude of bad guys. It didn't take long for the pair to clean house, and it served as a good opportunity to talk about the slightly revamped combat system in the game. Unlike in Lego Star Wars, neither Batman nor Robin have light sabers at their disposal, so the development team has had to strive to make sure that combat is effective, even with the reduced reach of the heroes.

One new feature that helps is the batarang, which both Batman and Robin can throw. First you aim a bat-signal-shaped icon at the object you wish to hit, and then you press a button. The batarang can be used in combat and to help the heroes reach objects that they might not be able to reach otherwise, which makes it a handy tool for solving puzzles.

A Batman game without plenty of high-tech gizmos at your disposal wouldn't be much of a Batman game, so it's nice to see, then, that Lego Batman is dealing out the gadgets liberally throughout the game. For example, in certain areas of a level, you'll be able to change suits from your regular Batman or Robin getup to a specialized costume that will grant the wearer special powers. We saw several examples during the demo, including a magnetic-shoed suit for Robin that allowed him to climb up the sheer face of a building, or indeed upside down in certain spots; a glide suit that let Batman glide across rooftops to access areas he couldn't reach on a regular jump; a demolition suit for Batman that let him set mines and detonate them remotely; and a tech suit that let Robin take control of remote-controlled airplanes, cars, and robots (made out of Legos, naturally).

Proving that the Lego series still has its sense of humor well intact in Lego Batman, the chase for Catwoman ended with the sultry feline thief planting an extended kiss on Batman (much to the chagrin of Robin), before tossing the pink diamond over the roof of the building (only to be picked up by an umbrella-gliding Penguin). From there we were taken to a different level, focusing on two of Batman's most notorious foes.

Harley Quinn and the Joker are just two of the many villains making trouble in Lego Batman.

We're speaking, of course, of The Joker and his sidekick, Harley Quinn. In this level, the pair was navigating through an amusement park--which acted as a colorful visual counterpoint to the grim and gritty streets of Gotham during the Batman level we saw. Like Batman and Robin, The Joker and Quinn have their own special abilities; we especially enjoyed The Joker's hand buzzer, which can be used to electrocute opponents or charge up unpowered objects. While watching the two villains navigate the level, we got a nice taste of the amount of animation work the team at TT Games has put into these characters. From The Joker's strut to Harley Quinn's lithe and agile jumping, it's amazing to see how dexterous these blocky little characters can be.

Quinn and The Joker cooperated to solve several puzzles, including setting off a roller coaster to break through a cave wall blocked by boulders, before ending with a confrontation with the end boss--Commissioner Jim Gordon and a bevy of Gotham's finest--that ended with Gordon getting locked in a cage and awaiting rescue from you know who. Commissioner Gordon as a boss battle? Yeah, count us in.

The folks at TT Games must be having a ball twisting up expectations for the Batman formula with this game, and it shows. With a lighthearted tone and plenty of iconic characters in the mix (in addition to the above villains, we also briefly saw Killer Croc and the Scarecrow in action), this looks to be another fun-filled adventure for the Caped Crusader. The game is due for release this fall on practically every major platform. We'll have more on the game in the coming months.

[trooperdavinfelth]

Six words:

COMISSIONER GORDON AS A BOSS ON!

:'-)

Oh, and Comissioner Gordon as a minifig ON!

Edited February 26, 2008 by trooperdavinfelth

[???theriddler???]

That article is from here, and more here:

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/adventure/...443&tag=nl.e577

[Batbrick]

Proving that the Lego series still has its sense of humor well intact in Lego Batman, the chase for Catwoman ended with the sultry feline thief planting an extended kiss on Batman (much to the chagrin of Robin), before tossing the pink diamond over the roof of the building (only to be picked up by an umbrella-gliding Penguin).

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My favourite bit, its so true to the characters but still hilarious! :-D

The thought of Commissioner Gordon as a boss is not only awesome but also gives me hope for a minifig version of him in a set. Joker's joy buzzer is a treat, funny to hear that he "struts", sounds like him.

I like the idea of the flight suit jetpack too.

Thanks for the news, this game is sounding great!

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[zero1312]

After seeing this, I truely say that LEGO bringing out some great games this year. *wub*

I hope they do a "LEGO Star Trek" game next. ;-)

[Andrex]

Well as always, I bring you a new article.. This time with a few new tidbits. Click Batman to read!

I found this particularly interesting:

The game is broken up into 18 levels, with three different story arcs (six levels per story arc) featuring the standard two-player, drop-in/out cooperative play (online co-op play is available for the Xbox 360 and PS3). The stories were penned by Traveller