UPDATE:  IGN’s got more info, about villains, fast travel, and more. ——- GameInformer’s got the scoop on the long-rumored prequel to Rocksteady’s hit Arkham Asylum series, Batman:  Arkham Origins:  “As the title suggests, the game takes place years before both of the previous Arkham titles when a young, unrefined Batman encounters many supervillains for the first time.”  Notably, Rocksteady is not developing this entry, having handed the reins over to Warner Bros. Games Montreal. A handheld tie-in, titled Batman:  Arkham Origins Blackgate, is being headed up by Armature Studio, and will release on Vita and 3DS alongside Arkham Origins (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC) on Oct. 25.
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UPDATE:  IGN’s got more info, about villains, fast travel, and more.

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GameInformer’s got the scoop on the long-rumored prequel to Rocksteady’s hit Arkham Asylum series, Batman:  Arkham Origins:  “As the title suggests, the game takes place years before both of the previous Arkham titles when a young, unrefined Batman encounters many supervillains for the first time.”  Notably, Rocksteady is not developing this entry, having handed the reins over to Warner Bros. Games Montreal.

A handheld tie-in, titled Batman:  Arkham Origins Blackgate, is being headed up by Armature Studio, and will release on Vita and 3DS alongside Arkham Origins (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC) on Oct. 25.

A software update in April is about to put some of those horrific Wii U load times to shame. Thank goodness.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut Announced for Wii U

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The hotly anticipated Assassin’s Creed III DLC, centred on the first US President, George Washington, has received a host of screenshots and artwork. The Tyranny of King Washington pack is available now.

They made a mistake, it’s something they probably can’t recover from.
Michael Pacther on the Nintendo Wii U (via GameBeat)

Wii U Robbers Take 7,000 Consoles

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We aren’t currently thinking about that.
Yuji Korekado on a Metal Gear Rising: Revegeance port of Wii U. (via EuroGamer)

Nintendo Blocking 18+ Content Before 11PM

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In the latest ‘Iwata Asks’ interview, Nintendo revealed a basic prototype that helped them develop Nintendo Wii U concepts. The device was as basic as attaching a monitor to two Wii remotes. It was revealed that this method helped conceptualize over 30 games!

Nobody in their right mind would buy a Wii U and say ‘I’m going to play Call of Duty.’ That’s like saying ‘I gave up Facebook, and it’s Google+ now’
Michael Pachter (via GamesIndustry International)