Batman
During SXSW some new details for Batman from Telltale were revealed and it looks like we are getting a new Batman to build off of
If you were lucky enough to be at SXSW last weekend then you may have heard some news about the new Batman title being crafted by Telltale Games. If you were not lucky enough to be there then consider yourself lucky again as we have those details right here just for you. As if everything revealed there would have stayed there. It’s not like it is Vegas or anything and Batman is one of the biggest characters out there right now. None the less we have just said details to look over.
Now for the unlucky part of things. Batman from Telltale didn’t get a whole lot of new information to add on to. For the most part we know it will be an M rated title and will revolve around a version of Batman that is not based on anything from the films, cartoons, and comics in terms of story. It will also only focus on Bruce and the very close circle of friends he had before all of the other DC heroes made it into the mix. Read that as no Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, etc. By friends I am talking Alfred, Vicky Vale, and Jim Gordon.
Of course the whole game will have the choice and consequence system that Telltale is known for but there sounds like there will be a difference here for Batman. It looks like we are going back to the Tales From The Borderlands path only that Bruce will affect the Bat and vice versa. This will go down to who can be saved or condemned and whom Batman will be fighting outside of just the crazed villains. As of yet none of those have been revealed but there is a great rogues gallery to choose from so we know it will be good.
That about sums up what we have in terms of updates on Batman from Telltale as we will have to wait until sometime closer to this Summer to hear more. You can read the expanded summary from the horse’s mouth just below and also have a look at that sweet announcement trailer for Batman.
- Batman is the perfect character for the studio to explore in a Telltale series, giving the team the opportunity to dive deeper into the mind of the man behind the mask. Each night, Bruce Wayne chooses to change Gotham for the better. The team wants to explore what the consequences are of the player’s actions when decisions made as Bruce have a critical impact on his nightly crusade as Batman, and vice versa. Certain key situations will give the player the decision to approach a scene as Bruce or Batman, with consequences for both sides.
- Fresh interpretation of the universe set in current times, not tied to any existing iteration of Batman in games, film, or comics. Story will focus on Bruce and Batman, not an examination of the extended ‘Bat-family,’ (Robin, Nightwing, etc.) Fans can expect certain series staples such as Alfred Pennyworth, Vicki Vale, James Gordon, and Renee Montoya. Telltale is looking to keep the villains more tightly under wraps until closer to the premiere.
- Certain characters will have a deeply personal relationship with Bruce in his private life, and decisions made as Bruce or Batman will affect their paths towards corruption or redemption.
- The player’s actions will help shape the Gotham that Bruce deals with during the day, as well as the criminals that Batman faces at night.
- Team is committing to a non-photorealistic interpretation of the universe, enhancing engine and technology to deliver a more seamless living comic book art direction. Taking inspiration from the works of over 75 years of artists such as Jim Lee, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams.
- Like some other Telltale series, the game will be landing at M (Mature 17+) rating, and the cinematic approach will feel more akin to an R-rated film.
Batman — A Telltale Games Series Announcement
How far outside the box do you think we will go here for Batman? Do you think the interactions in the private life and hero life will truly add some differences we have yet to experience before? What villains do you think will be tapped here and which will get the bench? Let us know and discuss away in the comments below. For more on Batman and all of the other games Telltale has be sure to stay right here as we will bring it all as it comes out.
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