Batman: Arkham Asylum Demo Out August 8 (XBL/PSN)

ElliorR · 8 Aug 2009 at 13:45

Soulja said:
Exactly. Higher price + More sales = Lots of monies

Aye I get that

but the usual market forces of the more sales the cheaper it gets seems to fall down for console games.

Soulja · 8 Aug 2009 at 13:52

Cause that's where the money is, Piracy on the P.C means they have to sell cheaper in hope of getting sales. Whilst the 360 can be modded piracy isn't as rife as it is on the P.C.

That's one way i look at it anyway.

Streeteh · 8 Aug 2009 at 13:54

Soulja said:
Cause that's where the money is, Piracy on the P.C means they have to sell cheaper in hope of getting sales. Whilst the 360 can be modded piracy isn't as rife as it is on the P.C.

That's how i look at it anyway.

I agree tbh, ok there IS piracy on the 360 but even amongst us well informed geeks only the minority have modded 360s. The risks are too high, you have to first void the warranty, if you're a clumsy fool like me you may then break said hardware and to top it all off then risk getting your console banned from Live. Where's the risk on the PC? Download, install, play. Every PC gamer i know pirates games at least occasionally, not a single 360 owner i know has a modded console, yes i know i'm not an accurate representation of the market but it's all i've got to base my opinion on.

You only have to glance at the download figures on a popular public torrent site and compare 360 and PC versions of a game to see how many of each are downloaded. Typically it's at least double for the PC.

Kelt · 8 Aug 2009 at 13:57

Streeteh said:
I agree tbh, ok there IS piracy on the 360 but even amongst us well informed geeks only the minority have modded 360s. The risks are too high, you have to first void the warranty, if you're a clumsy fool like me you may then break said hardware and to top it all off then risk getting your console banned from Live. Where's the risk on the PC? Download, install, play.

Well, you risk eternal damnation and being poked up the backside by imps with red-hot forks til the end of time for one...

Streeteh · 8 Aug 2009 at 13:58

KelticDaz said:
Well, you risk eternal damnation and being poked up the backside by imps with red-hot forks til the end of time for one...

That sounds like a fun evening out to me tbh, bring it on.

Kelt · 8 Aug 2009 at 13:59

Streeteh said:
That sounds like a fun evening out to me tbh, bring it on.

Soulja · 8 Aug 2009 at 14:04

Streeteh said:
That sounds like a fun evening out to me tbh, bring it on.

Can i play also?

msmalls74 · 8 Aug 2009 at 14:04

Soulja said:
Cause that's where the money is, Piracy on the P.C means they have to sell cheaper in hope of getting sales. Whilst the 360 can be modded piracy isn't as rife as it is on the P.C.

That's one way i look at it anyway.

Its more down to the fact they dont have to pay money to the console manufactures, each 360/Ps3/Wii etc game sold a certain amount goes to the manufacturer. With PC gaming its not an issue as there are no manufacturer overheads.

ic1male · 8 Aug 2009 at 14:05

Does the PC version support the Xbox 360 controller? Seems more like a gamepad type of game.

Soulja · 8 Aug 2009 at 14:06

ic1male said:
Does the PC version support the Xbox 360 controller? Seems more like a gamepad type of game.

After looking in the P.C section it seems it does.

Zensuji · 8 Aug 2009 at 14:08

Seems this is worthy of a download.

Soulja · 8 Aug 2009 at 14:11

msmalls74 said:
Its more down to the fact they dont have to pay money to the console manufactures, each 360/Ps3/Wii etc game sold a certain amount goes to the manufacturer. With PC gaming its not an issue as there are no manufacturer overheads.

I'm not so sure, It may of started like that but i'd still say it's more down to piracy now. If they had the same overheads on the P.C I can't see them even thinking about selling any games for £40ish. This would just push more people to piracy imo. It's proven that games at £40+ still sell on a console and i just couldn't see this happening on the P.C..... But my knowledge on P.C gaming/sales is limited. This is just my opinion.

SS-89 · 8 Aug 2009 at 15:01

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SS-89 · 8 Aug 2009 at 15:06

Although the game is a lot better looking on my PC, if I do get it I'd be more inclined towards the ps3 version as I prefer playing on the big screen.

ic1male · 8 Aug 2009 at 15:10

SS-89 said:
Although the game is a lot better looking on my PC, if I do get it I'd be more inclined towards the ps3 version as I prefer playing on the big screen.

My PC chugs with everything on low :rolleyes:

so it'll be a PS3 purchase for me.

RIZZEE · 8 Aug 2009 at 15:18

just played the game now, a lot better than id imagined, who knew playing as batman could be so fun

downloading the pc demo now for some reason

most probably rent this game tbh

SS-89 · 8 Aug 2009 at 15:18

ic1male said:
My PC chugs with everything on low so it'll be a PS3 purchase for me.

I can max it out and it runs at 60fps locked (due to vsync) so it's a catch 22, better graphics on a smaller screen...but I prefer playing third person games on the TV.

ic1male · 8 Aug 2009 at 15:30

SS-89 said:
I can max it out and it runs at 60fps locked (due to vsync) so it's a catch 22, better graphics on a smaller screen...but I prefer playing third person games on the TV.

Can you not plug your PC into the TV? You can use the 360 controller and still lozzock on the settee!

DEL 707 · 8 Aug 2009 at 15:31

I always find stealth game hit and miss with me, but I like the feel of this 1, definate pre-order

SS-89 · 8 Aug 2009 at 15:38

ic1male said:
Can you not plug your PC into the TV? You can use the 360 controller and still lozzock on the settee!

Don't really fancy lugging my pc downstairs everytime I want to play

still will await reviews as I do have one reservation that the fight mechanics may get repetitive.