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M rating? Nice!
BY BRIAN ALBERTBatman: Arkham Knight has earned an "M for Mature" rating from the ESRB, according to Rocksteady.
The studio's previous Batman games, Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, both earned "T for Teen" ratings. Sefton Hill, founder of Rocksteady and game director on Arkham Knight, said the M rating surprised him because the team didn't specifically aim for it.
"From our point of view, we never wrote it or made it with a rating in mind. We never did that in the previous two games... We just felt that this is the story that we really wanted to tell."
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Hill said Rocksteady is aware that some younger players might miss out on the game because of the rating, but that making the game more "mass market" would have been harmful to the story they want to tell.
"I'm not blind to the fact that [the M rating] does mean some fans will miss out... I don't want to be oblivious to that fact. It would have been wrong to water down the game and deliver a story we didn't believe in to keep the game 'mass market' or enable it for more people. We feel that's the wrong way to go about it. We said we love the story and we don't want to jepoardize that."
For more on Arkham Knight, check out our full interview with Sefton Hill, founder of Rocksteady.
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I saw this earlier today. Very curious what they could be doing that bumps it up to M, considering the series is extremely brutal, and City and Origins specifically had some very violent moments. My gut tells me it won't be a big jump, but probably something like Batman beating someone to death in a fit of rage. Maybe quasi player controlled like near the conclusion of The Last of Us?
It definitely seems kind of full of shit to me, big surprise considering the ESRB. Sure, the player isn't killing people in the first 3, but those dudes are never eating solid food or walking again. I have a tough time imagining whatever is in Knight is SO MUCH worse.Comment
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Either he murders someone or you just witness a villain murder someone in a gruesome fashion. I'm guessing the latter.
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i am waiting for that email from amazon to pre order.....i want the batmobile edition
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Pushed back again until 06/23.
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THis is the game I hope saves my ps4 from dust boredom.Comment
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Announcing the Limited Edition Batman: Arkham Knight PS4 Bundle
Hey PlayStation Nation! I know many of you are eagerly waiting for the final installment of Rocksteady Studios’ Batman: Arkham series, Batman: Arkham Knight. Today, I’m pleased to announce a new limited edition bundle featuring custom artwork that pays homage to the epic series.This special bundle will be available for $449.99 (MSRP) and will include the limited edition Steel Grey PS4 system chassis with a custom Batman: Arkham Knight faceplate, a matching DualShock 4 wireless controller in Steel Grey and the explosive finale to the award-winning Arkham trilogy, Batman: Arkham Knight.
In addition to the limited edition bundle, we’ll also have a Batman: Arkham Knight PS4 Bundle available for $399.99 (MSRP), which includes a PS4 system and DualShock 4 controller in Jet Black and Batman: Arkham Knight. Both the Limited and Standard Edition Batman: Arkham Knight bundles provide the perfect opportunity to upgrade to PS4, but if you’re a fan who’s already enjoying this new generation of gaming, the digital pre-order for Batman: Arkham Knight is going live today on PlayStation Store.
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i preordered this from amazon.......shit why did i do that. I don't need 2 ps4'sComment
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All these special edition PS4's and I'm sitting here with my day 1 black one
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I'll wait for the Uncharted 4 Limited Edition PS4
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I want that silver controller. So sleek. Would go great with my DS4 "collection" lol.Comment
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