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more about #comicbooks HelveticaBOLD: Okay, exactly what article was it that AJ Glasser read, here? I just followed the link to Landry Walker's article at elder-geek.com, and I have to say... more » VichusSmith: OK, I am pretty with this guy on his opinion. Especially about there not being enough "realism" when it comes to violence in gaming. I don't think B... more » Teran: Landry Walker makes some interesting observations but just because you *can* do something, it doesn't mean you should. If you don't think Batman shou... more » Crash__Man: yeah, just judging by the quote, he doesn't want more violence, just that the violence should feel more important - less watered down, less like white... more » Gruntybreath: Solution: Play on hard. (noob!) more » landrywalker: I'm Landry Walker, the original author of the article, and I thought I would take a moment to clarify a few things: 1: I love Batman: Arkham Asylum. ... more » NoBullet: @Thut: His opinion is on the characters action. Not the game. he knows the character much better than the game designer. more » Thut: Just because you're a "writer" doesn't mean you should be writing your opinion about games. He's certainly free to express his opinion, but why shoul... more » Ladi: Reading the article, that quote is way misleading. I've played a lot of games recently that challenge me; Batman:AA on hard with no health upgrades th... more » the7k: This would be like someone playing Metal Gear Solid 3 on Very Easy, and then complaining that it didn't encourage stealth enough because you could eas... more » omgwtflolbbqbye: Arkham Asylum: You're playing it wrong, Mr. Walker. more » Aidan_: So he's complaining because he saw somebody play the game badly? And never saw anybody play R6? more » DARTH_TIGRIS: Doesn't sound like he's advocating more violence. To me he's talking more about the effect on the player. Face it, most games people just play with ... more » JohhnyDamage: "Batman doesn't get shot. He doesn't get shot, because he's Batman." "I want a game that recreates that insane rush of endorphins and adrenaline or w... more » Taggart6 wishes you happy holidays!!!: Aside from the poor use of the quote (which was directed more to the play style of Walker's friend, Rob, and not the game itself) I think Walker was ... more » BIGE1312: If Landry Walker is getting shot while playing Batman: Arkham Asylum, he's playing it wrong. more » deny-everything: [en.wikipedia.org] no offense, but this guy doesn't have any more cred than this comment or any other comment that will be posted here. additionally... more » UltimatePancakeSensation: There is no situation in the entire game where the ideal strategy is to run up to a guy with a gun and punch them. Whoever was playing was "doing it ... more » Knoxximus ver. 5.66: If he wanted it to be more like Batman, then he should have played the game more like Batman...nothing feels better than clearing a room of baddies wi... more » TooMuchPop: Linking to the original story does not excuse the kind of misinformation presented here. If it hasn't been said already, this post by Glasser was rea... more » -
#violenceinvideogames
Batman Comic Book Writer Advocates More Video Game Violence?
Landry Walker, writer on comic book Batman: The Brave and The Bold, recently played Batman: Arkham Asylum and did not like what he saw. In his own words, "Batman doesn't get shot. He doesn't get shot, because he's Batman." More » -
#comicbooks
Darkstalkers Return...To Comics
UDON Entertainment can take a hint. After the tremendous response to the recently release Darkstalkers Tribute art book, the publisher is bringing Capcom's monster fighters back to comic book stands this January. More » -
#masseffect
Get an Advance Peek at the Mass Effect Comic Book
The first six pages of the first issue of Mass Effect: Redemption by Dark Horse have made their way public. You can see them over on Comic Book Resources. More » -
#comicbooks
Dragon Age And Army Of Two Launch EA Comics Imprint
EA teams with IDW to release Army of Two and Dragon Age comic books under the EA Games imprint, with talent like Peter Milligan, Humberto Ramos, and Orson Scott Card already signed on.
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#pax
And Now DC Comics Does Aion
No video game is safe from DC Comics' WildStorm imprint, as NCsoft's Aion becomes the latest title to get the comic book treatment, with a special issue available at PAX or with purchase at GameStop. More » -
#comicbooks
Now Free Realms Is A Comic Book
DC Comics' Wildstorm imprint will publish anything video game-related, as evidenced by the new comic based on Sony Online Entertainment's family-friendly MMO Free Realms. More » -
#comiccon09
Kotaku Heads To Comic-Con
We're making the annual trek to the San Diego Convention Center for Comic-Con 2009, which kicks off with a preview night on Wednesday and wraps up on a lazy Sunday. This year, we're doing things a little different. More » -
#comiccon09
EA, Dark Horse To Pleasantly Shock You With Mass Effect Comic Series
Add BioWare's Mass Effect to the growing list of video games properties becoming comic book series. Electronic Arts and Dark Horse revealed Mass Effect: Redemption today, a series set before the events of Mass Effect 2. More » -
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#sandiegocomiccon2009
Dante's Inferno Comic Premiers At Comic-Con (Updated)
EA and DC Comics have teamed up to create a comic book mini-series based off of the upcoming Dante's Inferno video game, with preview copies available at the San Diego Comic-Con later this week. More » -
#sony
God Of War Slaying The Comic Book Medium
The adventure of Kratos will continue in the pages of a six-issue God of War comic book series published by DC/Wildstorm Comics, slated to hit before the release of the third game on the PlayStation 3. More » -
#impressions
Impressions: Wildstorm's Resident Evil Comic Book
The first issue of DC imprint Wildstorm's new Resident Evil comic book mini-series hits comic book stores tomorrow, and we've taken a sneak peek to see if it's worth your bathroom reading time. More » -
#surprisefailed
Wizard Outs Marv Wolfman As New DC Universe Online Talent
Wizard Magazine completely spoils Sony Online Entertainment's fun, outing comic book legend Marv Wolfman as the new DC Universe Online creative talent a week before the big reveal at the New York Comic Con. More » -
#pewpewpew
Champions Online Cares Where Your Force Beams Come From
In the latest edition of their Champions Online Q&A feature, developer Cryptic details how powers in their upcoming superhero MMORPG can be tweaked by players for a more customized hero. More » -
#streetfighter
Udon's New Chun-Li Comic Gets Thighs Just Right
Udon Entertainment more than makes up for Kristin Kreuk's lack of thigh meat with their newly announced comic book miniseries Street Fighter Legends: Chun-Li. More »
