March 13th, 2012

Batman: Arkham City makes “fantastic use” of the Wii U’s controller, says Mark Rein

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Mark Rein said a lot of nice things about the Wii U. He also mentioned that he has played Batman: Arkham City on the platform, and the game supposedly makes “fantastic use of the touch controller”. There was no further explanation beyond that (although the obvious usage would relate to the gadgets that Batman has at his disposal), but it was confirmed the game will not be a straight port of the other versions. As to what this means specifically, it’s hard to say, but Rocksteady seems to be taking this version of the game seriously, and that’s great to see.

  • D2K

    More TANGIBLE evidence to support that the Wii U is going to be a monster. Actual developers from a traceable source speaking highly about the Wii U. Keep it coming Dave.

    • Craig

      LOL only a british guy would shorten David to Dave like you just did, sounded like a londoner aha

    • D2K

      ????

    • http://MacroManJr.blogspot.com/ Brian L.

      Or maybe he’s just simply calling him Dave. Hahaha!

    • http://MacroManJr.blogspot.com/ Brian L.

      Oh, yeah, and I agree with you D2K!

  • http://noobpwners.com zxride64

    Well, this solidfies my purchase of the game.

    • http://www.gamesradar.com GameManiac

      Same here.

      I’ve heard nothing but praise about this game and would eagerly anticipate it when the Wii U arrives.

  • Nin10do4ever

    Mee toooo. God bless nintendo and shit on the rest:D jk

  • http://passid.ca/joshm Joshua

    Call me crazy, but I actually held off this game just to wait until it releases for the Wii U.
    I can’t believe I’m actually doing this. :P

    • http://MacroManJr.blogspot.com/ Brian L.

      Well, looks like it’s going to pay off nicely, man!

  • http://MacroManJr.blogspot.com/ Brian L.

    This is wonderful to hear!

  • cm93

    a match made in heaven lol

  • http://Amazon.Scurtek.net Hyawatta

    No Unreal Engine Support for 3DS?

    The “quick video” link from the Shacknews source page shows Epic’s GDC video and the platforms that Unreal will be on, and I am extremely disappointed that I do not see the Nintendo 3DS on there. It shows support for Adobe Flash, Mac OS, Windows/PC, XBOX 360, PS3, Wii U, Apple iOS, PS Vita, & Android. If Unreal Engine can run on iOS, Android, & Flash, it should certainly be able to run on the Nintendo 3DS. Can someone, anyone, ask Mark Rein Unreal Engine support for the Nintendo 3DS? Please & Thank you.

    • uriel

      cant except that the 3ds is not appealing to hardcore developers(jk ) well sort of / i have heard that the 3ds can run unreal engine 2 at its max which is dissappointing its not as much of a powerful machine anyway but nintendo is making that outdated tech work really good. which gives you hope for wii u …the 3ds is not future proof….super smash bros on 3ds just sounds dumb unless it releases way before the wii u version then i would have to buy that downgrade.

  • uriel

    i think the only thing different in this game would be obviously the touch screen/ switching between weopons and possibly using the controller as a real life thing….but it might just have all the dlc pre downloaded and thats it (with touch screen switch weopons]…but probaly not .. but it will still be awsome even if more than half the people who buy have already played through…. if they were to add or even tweak the storyline/ gameplay with a new player than i can see alot more people investing

  • JD2995

    Awesome, this game and Assassin’s Creed 3 is my launch games.

  • Deadly Scream

    I have this game for 360 and it awesome, I WILL buy it again for this system!!!!