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Batman: Arkham Origins Launch Trailer

With just two days left before the much-anticipated release of the Batman’s intense new adventure, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the Batman™: Arkham Origins - “Personal Mission” Launch Trailer.  The launch trailer sets the tone for visceral combat, an expansive Gotham City and action-packed story players can expect to see as they suit up as the young hero known as Batman to take on Black Mask and eight deadly assassins. Batman: Arkham Origins will be available on PlayStation®3 system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft beginning Friday, Oct. 25, with the Wii U™ system and Windows PC (boxed) available from Friday Nov. 8.

Developed by WB Games Montréal, Batman: Arkham Origins is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.  Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, players will meet many important characters for the first time and forge key relationships.

Batman: Arkham Origins is the next installment in the blockbuster Batman: Arkhamvideogame franchise and will be available for the Xbox 360, PS3, the Wii U system, and Windows PC.  Batman™: Arkham Origins Blackgate is also available for PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Batman: Arkham Origins

Formats:  PC, PS3, X360, WiiU, iOS, An Out:  25/10/2013 (PC)   25 October 2013 (PS3 X360)   08/11/2013 (WiiU)   25/10/2013 (online) (iOS)   Christmas 2013 (online) (An) Publisher:  Warner Bros. Developer:  NetherRealm Studios (An iOS)