Heroes and Villains podcast....

[Keir]

As is customary around these parts, before the recording of every podcast we like to relax with some back rubs, iced tea and Whitney Houston...and that's just the brand managers. What is also customary before the recording of every podcast is for me to start a thread to enable you, the fine folk of the official Batman: Arkham Asylum forum, to ask your questions to the team behind the game which everyone is talking about.

I'm delighted to say that today is no exception, and in accordance with this dandy tradition I am starting this very thread to appeal to each and every one of you to delve into the seat of your intelligence and spew forth some questions about 'Heroes and Villains' in Batman: Arkham Asylum.

Keyboards at the ready! And go!


(Obviously, we won't necessarily be able to answer every question).

(I'll close this puppy in a couple of days, thanks).

[DarkKnightDanny]

alot of people on this forum are wondering about bane. did you go for the "intelligent" bane or the "all brawn no brains" bane,could you tell us why you chose a perticular style of bane and why?.

[Keir]

Good question to get the ball rolling :thumb:

[Turn and Face the Strange]

Where there any villains that you really wanted to include in the game (Freeze, etc), but couldn't? And why not?

[artyfin]

Batman has a lot of adversaries ranging from petty crooks to full on psychopathic homocidal maniacs. Did you try and balance this 'level' of sanity in the game? Was it hard choosing certain villains over others (with regards to the games main plot line, whatever that may be)?

[Old_BenKenobi]

How much of the story is based on the villains and their unique personalities and MOs?

[A Dark Hunter]

This game is supposed to be about Batman being alone, but are there any other heroes that get a mention? (Nightwing, Robin, Superman, ect.)

[Batz-R-Us]

Do you think there was any big amounts of expectation from long time fans of Batman to get the Heroes/Villains looks right in the game? And how did you deal with it?

[Marinetastic]

Where there any villains that you really wanted to include in the game (Freeze, etc), but couldn't? And why not?
I'd like to know this too, since Hugo Strange would have been a perfect fit for AA.

[hentaisama2635]

If our favorite villains (mine being Harvey Dent and Victor Freeze) aren't in the main game, what do the hardcore or minor fans like us have to do to keep the DLC goods comin' for both PSN and Xbox LIVE? If its just game sales I'm gettin' as many as i can afford, and try selling it to people when possible.^_^

[AdamWest]

This might be an often asked question but with a lot of speculation around this:

Can we expect an on-screen appearance from the Riddler or will it all be based around his voice with the riddles?

[Goodmangamerguy]

I have three questions in no apparent order:

How much has the Rocksteady team grown in development alongside making these iconic characters, and how do they make changes and introduce the old characters from comics such as Joker, Harley Quinn, etc. to make them fresh and exciting? And finally, will Arkham Care play a pivotal role before and after the games release in detailing these characters; what can we expect in the coming months?

[Ahasverus]

You said that AA wasn't based on an especific stablished storyline but it certainly has certain flavoir of the iconic Graphic Novel "Arkham Asylum: A serious house on a serious earth" and that novel has certain psycologic elements of each villains and show their madness until unseen levels before.
Are the game and villains phsicological state loosely based on that novel? Did you take elements from it like the battels or confrontation? (OK, you did it xD, the Joker line "Don't be a stranger, you're always welcome here" classic) DId you thought about the creepy and mad atmosphere (of Arkham and its villains) of the comic to "draw" it in the game?
Thanks :D

[THE BATMAN]

1.Did you work out the characters before or during the writing of the story ?

2. Did you decide to make Joker main villain straight away?

[Sarvinator]

With the absolutely huge success of The Dark Knight was it hard not to just channel the Heath Ledger version of The Joker when plannng the game? Or from day one did you have the more comic-book-esque Mark Hamil version in mind?

[Batz-R-Us]

Off-topic (About the podcasts): So does anyone know when we should expecting the Graphics Podcast to surface on the site?

[Goodmangamerguy]

Since your inspiration for the game comes from A Serious House on Serious Earth, and the books key protaganist is Amadeus Arkham, will we see any iconic appearances from the creator of Arkham or iconic symbols like cockroaches as a sign of rebirth?

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

How did you think up the new costume designs of the people. Like the older but buff Gordan, or the oh so hot Harley, most noticable Scarecrow.

[Goodmangamerguy]

One last question: Can Paul Dini tell us-If Joker was sprayed with fear gas, what is his greatest fear?

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

One last question: Can Paul Dini tell us-If Joker was sprayed with fear gas, what is his greatest fear?

Batman being killed by some toddler.

[Goodmangamerguy]

Batman being killed by some toddler.

lol!:D

[Old_BenKenobi]

One last question: Can Paul Dini tell us-If Joker was sprayed with fear gas, what is his greatest fear?

Scarecrow actually sprayed him with it in KnightFall. It had no effect, meaning Joker is either immune to toxins or isn't afraid of anything. He then proceeded to beat Scarecrow with a chair.

[Joker's Jolly Jester]

ok 4 questions

1. does this mean the Graphics podcast is out

2. a while back i have heard that the game would be focusing on batman's lesser known villains (i.e Zsasz) is this still the case? having not seen any video of Amygdala or Clayface.

3. will there be load times for each area or will it be like American wasteland where the game loads one time and thats it

4. will the US get the Batarang Box Set in the CE

[cyberw4ste]

I've heard that in this version of the Batman universe, there hasn't yet been a Robin. (This was stated in an interview once by Sefton Hill I think.) But there's obviously Barbra Gordon. So my question is, has she ever been Batgirl, is she paralyzed, and if you can't really say, is this a subject that will be touched on at all during the game?

Are we just supposed to assume she has been Batgirl and served as Batman's sidekick in the past or what?

[cyberw4ste]

ok 4 questions

1. does this mean the Graphics podcast is out

2. a while back i have heard that the game would be focusing on batman's lesser known villains (i.e Zsasz) is this still the case? having not seen any video of Amygdala or Clayface.

3. will there be load times for each area or will it be like American wasteland where the game loads one time and thats it

4. will the US get the Batarang Box Set in the CE

You're third question is answered in this thread.

http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=91975

[JD_Method]

Scarecrow actually sprayed him with it in KnightFall. It had no effect, meaning Joker is either immune to toxins or isn't afraid of anything. He then proceeded to beat Scarecrow with a chair.

:lol:

He then proceeded to beat Scarecrow with a chair.

I found that really funny for some reason when I read that.

[umibozu]

sorry again for my bad english i'm always french :-)

just 1 question for villans,

mad hatter and tweedle twin is ok for a villans map or the charactair is in the game ?

[Why So Serious ?]

Is there a Chance that there will be future DLC on villains for the story mode/challenge maps ?

If we demand another Batman video game will you make one? If you will can you include Nightwing?

[Enop80]

Is there a Chance that there will be future DLC on villains for the story mods/challenge maps ?

Yeah I like this question. I have one as well, will we fight the bosses more than once each?

[Joker's Jolly Jester]

You're third question is answered in this thread.

http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=91975

Really SWEET! just checked it great news

[A Dark Hunter]

Will there be anymore costumes coming in future DLC?

[Darkboy]

What level of interactivity is there with villain appearances who might not be "bosses"? (I.E: Hush, Black Mask, Two-Face, etc.) do we ever get to fight them, like in Zsas's case, or is it just limited to something basic like maybe being able to look at their cells and have a chat with them?

[CaptainMcMulla]

Does Scarecrow play a role in the story line?

[A Dark Hunter]

Can you tell us anything about the Titan Project?

[illisghost]

Will there be any future dlc challenge maps with villains not seen in the main game?

[Joker's Jolly Jester]

could you guys clarify "cameos" does this mean interviews or are they just refrenced?

[DrDoom]

When designing the look of the characters, did you look towards any interruption for them?

[xScarecrowX]

I know a Scarecrow question was asked but...Why change Scarecrow so drastically? I mean he looks scary as everything, but he was creepy before. And where did you get the idea for those needles? Those are SO COOL! I want a glove with those on it!

[Azura20]

Scarecrow actually sprayed him with it in KnightFall. It had no effect, meaning Joker is either immune to toxins or isn't afraid of anything. He then proceeded to beat Scarecrow with a chair.

My guess is that he isn't afraid. In the first issue of the newer Titans series, Raven tries to play on his fears. That didn't work.

[Joe_Kerr]

has Paul Dini or DC indicated if they are thinking of adopting any of the re-imagined B:AA characters into the comics, just like they did with Mr Freeze after the BTAS heart of ice episode?

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

Will the BLUE BEETLE be in the game?!?!?!? If so whats his role, if not sue wikipedia!

[JawsFanJesse]

Question:
Were you able to make Villians in the Game Ruthless without think anout what younger players would think ?

Im Really Hoping for an Answer :D

[daklog]

just a quick question not related to this podcast keir, did the graphics podcast ever get released?? cause i'm searching for it and i can't find it.. so i guess that's a "no"


as for a heroes and villains question

i really like how you guys made killer croc a 9 foot tall monster, what were the ideas and reasoning behind this concept of the character?

[daklog]

Does Scarecrow play a role in the story line?

he does indeed.

[the scarecrow]

Does Scarecrow play a role in the story line? that was answered in the opm review and it say he plays a major roll in the story line

[the scarecrow]

he does indeed.


oh u beat me two it:D:D

[harley quinn 1990]

besides joker and harley of course, do we see any of the other villains interact with each other?

[Why So Serious ?]

besides joker and harley of course, do we see any of the other villains interact with each other?

Sorry to answer this, but don't Joker and Bane, and Croc have a little chat? I think the first 10 min have Joker abd Croc talking I could be mistaken.....

[SuperAdam79]

I heard that you needed villians that were a physical threat for Batman. Does that mean that their psychosis is going to be watered down or are they going to be truly psychotic like the comics?

[harley quinn 1990]

Sorry to answer this, but don't Joker and Bane, and Croc have a little chat? I think the first 10 min have Joker abd Croc talking I could be mistaken.....

yea i saw joker and croc talk for a second, i was wondering if there is anymore than that, like maybe a harley ivy team up or something like that lol.

[Joker's Jolly Jester]

what are you guys doing to keep every invisible predator section unique, challenging, and non repetitive?

[angleslam99]

What inspired the Scarecrow's in-game design? Did Freddy Krueger have any influence on the design given that Krueger haunts people's dreams and takes them to a surreal world just as the Scarecrow does with his victims?

[Ensanguined Walls]

Will some villains be encountered more than once, such as Zsasz and Ivy?

[batfan08]

It seems that there are lots and lots of villains for this game.Did you ever contemplate cooperative capabilities,so it could maybe even the odds in your favor with other sidekicks?

[lt_skittles]

Will the Riddler's riddles get harder as the game goes on?

I thought I heard Sefton Hill said this focuses on Batman, and that it takes place before Robin is there any truth behind this?

[DropkickDisco]

Will we see any of the main villains interacting with each other?

[whiskers]

Well I would like to ask if any of the boss fights in the game was inspired by events that happened in the comics/shows.
And thanks for reading my post :)

[E.Nygma]

I had a big question about wether the Riddler will physically appear in the game or if he will just be a voice heard in radio conversations, but I see this question has been asked already....

....So, since this is not only about "villains" but also about "heroes", here's my question: can we expect to see some psychological development in the Batman character, or to put it broadly, will we see the characters not as black-or-white morals, but with a bit of grey shades too, so that the hero Batman himself will have a satisfyingly complex mentality?

[Leather Wings]

Was there any one hero or vilian you personally were pulling for that did not make it into the game, or was slated to be included and was pulled at the last minute?

[RedHoodSecondSon]

What makes each Villian boss battle unique, by that i mean are there any specific tools or gadgets you will need to use to defeat certain bosses, or will it be the age of tradition of block/dodge mash attack, win fight?

Also, i realise you can't reveal anything about who will appear but are there any bosses that will pop up and totally suprise players?

[Batman:THE DARK KNIGHT]

I know you guys wanted a hybrid of batman kinda from the series kinda from the comics its in its own world. Between the 2 throughout the game what has a closer relation,(as far as the heroes and villains) and was it a group decision to go that route and why? Thx guys for making an awesome game true to Batman fans :thumb:

[Stazz]

Is Batman's fighting style based on any one martial art, and who did you consult to choreograph it?