Batman: Arkham Shadow Gameplay Trailer Reveals First-Person Dark Knight Action
The first gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham Shadow–the next Arkhamverse game coming exclusively to Meta Quest 3 headsets–has been revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Like the Arkham games, you’ll be able to punch goons, clobber enemies with Batarangs, and sneak up on people, all in virtual reality.Developer Camouflaj says it has drawn inspiration from Rocksteady’s Arkham games, as you’ll be able to chain attacks and explore intricate levels. As you’d expect, you’ll need to master all of Batman’s skills in order to save Gotham City, which finds itself under attack from the Rat King, a classic Batman enemy who has gathered a cult to do his bidding. Interestingly, it looks like Batman will need some help, as the trailer ends with him meeting Otis Flanagan. Despite all his rage, he’s …
Read moreThe Criterion Collection's 40-Film Box Set Costs More Than The PS5 You Watch Blu-Rays On
The Criterion Collection is responsible for restoring and preserving a bunch of classic and contemporary movies over the past four decades. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Criterion is releasing a 40-film box set dubbed CC40 on November 19. This mammoth collection contains 49 discs, 40 films, hundreds of hours of special features, and a 216-page retrospective book, all stored in a premium clouthbound slipcase.CC40 has a list price of $800 (ouch indeed), but you can preorder the set for $560 at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. That’s a whopping 30% discount–Criterion itself has an early-bird deal of $640–but yes, it still sounds expensive. But if you’re interested in watching and owning a good portion of the included films, you’re paying $14 per movie–and tha…
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