Over the last few years, Batman has had a resurgence in popularity. With the critical reception of Batman: Arkham Asylum and the soon to be released Batman Arkham City, does the world need more Batman games? Monolith seems to think so but this is not just another Batman game.
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announcedGotham City Impostors, an original download-only first-personshooter where players battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by impostors inspired by the DC Comics characters Batman and The Joker. Developed by Monolith Productions, the game will be available in the Xbox LIVE®Marketplace for the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC and PlayStation®Network.
Gotham City Impostorsis a multiplayer game unlike any other, giving players the opportunity to rebel against conformity as they customize their own characters. Posing as amateur vigilantes or villains, gamers will create their very own Bats and Jokerz characters using unprecedented customization options including insane costumes, homebrewed gadgets and a wide range of traditional and imagined weapons.“Gotham City Impostorsblows apart expectations for superhero games with an exaggerated take on first person shooters, set in a part of the DC Universe players have never seen before,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Monolith is creating a game that turns Gotham City upside down and we think fans are going to have a blast with this creative twist on multiplayer heroism and anti-heroism as they play up the classic rivalry between Batman and The Joker.”
The game will feature maps and modes inspired by DC Comics’ Batman license. Fans canvisitwww.GothamCityImpostors.comfor more information and to sign up to receive updates regarding the game.
Interestingly, this is the first game coming from the core members behind F.E.A.R. You don’t play as Batman or the Joker but you do have options in adjusting loadouts, changing your characters look and costumes, as well as altering various map and gameplay settings. Hopefully E3 will unveil some gameplay footage for all those interested in this newly announced title.
