Warner Bros. confirms third Batman Arkham game for 2013 release

The continuation of Warner Bros.' Batman Arkham series seems as sure as everyone's favorite costumed vigilante brooding atop a gargoyle statue in a pose of solitude . In a call to investors (via VG247 ), the publisher rather offhandedly states that an additional Arkham will swoop in sometime this year.

Details for Arkham 3 are unknown, but VG247's "own sources" claims developer Rocksteady isn't involved. Whispers of a prequel plot taking place during the 1950s-1970s Silver Age era of Batman's saga were passed around since last summer and hinted of showing Batman's first encounter with The Joker—who, devoid of comic-book writer Frank Miller's psychological themes, might revert to his more campy origins. On a more nerdy note ( pushes up glasses ), the Silver Age marks the first appearance of Arkham City mastermind Ra's al Ghul, so that could potentially factor into the "first meetings" angle.

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