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'''''Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes''''' also known as '''''Lego Batman 2''''' is an upcoming ] ] ] ] currently being developed by ],<ref name="heroes"/> for the ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name="plot">{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2012/jan/06/lego-batman-2-news|title=Lego Batman 2 to star Superman and Wonder Woman|accessdate=April 5, 2012|work=Guardian}}</ref><ref name="gadgets">{{cite web|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2012/01/05/lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes-announced-superman-wonder-woman-green-lanter-flash-auqaman-green-arrow/|title='Lego Batman 2' Announced, Includes Tiny Justice League|accessdate=April 5, 2012|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/new-toy-sets-confirm-lego-batman-2-super-heroes/088561|title=New toy sets confirm LEGO Batman 2: Super Heroes|accessdate=April 5, 2012|work=MCVUK}}</ref> The game is a sequel to '']''. A large variety of playable DC characters within the ] continuity and outside it will be playable characters. ''Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes'' will feature dialogue, which was absent in the previous ''Lego Batman'' video game. The game is scheduled to release in ] on June 19, 2012.<ref name="Date"/> '''''Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes''''' also known as '''''Lego Batman 2''''' is an upcoming 2012 ] ] ] currently being developed by ],<ref name="heroes"/> for the ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name="plot">{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2012/jan/06/lego-batman-2-news|title=Lego Batman 2 to star Superman and Wonder Woman|accessdate=5 April 2012|work=Guardian}}</ref><ref name="gadgets">{{cite web|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2012/01/05/lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes-announced-superman-wonder-woman-green-lanter-flash-auqaman-green-arrow/|title='Lego Batman 2' Announced, Includes Tiny Justice League|accessdate=5 April 2012|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/new-toy-sets-confirm-lego-batman-2-super-heroes/088561|title=New toy sets confirm LEGO Batman 2: Super Heroes|accessdate=5 April 2012|work=MCVUK}}</ref> The game is a sequel to '']''. A large variety of playable DC characters within the ] continuity and outside it will be playable characters. ''Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes'' will feature dialogue, which was absent in the previous ''Lego Batman'' video game. The game is scheduled to release in ] on 19 June 2012.<ref name="Date"/>


==Premise== ==Premise==
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==Gameplay== ==Gameplay==
''Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes'' will feature an ] concept.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=pWAwdkGvIvk|title=K-News: Wii U Eshop games and LEGO Batman 2 Interview|accessdate=April 5, 2012|date=March 21, 2012|work=]|author=kNIGHTWING01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gotgame.com/2012/03/15/lego-batman-2-interview-with-jonathan-smith/|title=Lego Batman 2 Interview with Jonathan Smith|work=GotGame|last=Masters|first=Steve}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://videogames.lego.com/en-us/LEGOBatman2DCSuperHeroes/AboutTheGame/Screenshots/Default.aspx|title=Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Video Games|accessdate=April 5, 2012|work=Lego Video Games}}</ref> The game will feature gameplay similar to its predecessor, '']'', but allowing players to play as classic ] characters and other various ] superheroes,<ref name="heroes"/> such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="heroes"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.co-optimus.com/article/7340/dc-heroes-come-to-lego-batman-s-rescue.html|title=DC Heroes Come to LEGO Batman's Rescue|accessdate=April 5, 2012|work=Co Optimus}}</ref> There will be over 70 playable characters.<ref name="trailer"/> New gadgets such as Robin's Hazard Cannon, Superman's heat vision, and a Power Suit for Batman have been announced.<ref name="plot"/><ref name="gadgets"/> The game will feature an optional 2-player ].<ref name="Co">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamexplain.com/article-704-1331820301-6-reasons-lego-batman-2-might-be-the-best-lego-game-yet-hint-infamous-suit.html|title=6 Reasons Lego Batman 2 Might be the Best Lego Game Yet|accessdate=April 7, 2012|work=Gamexplain|last=Segers|first=Andre|date=March 15, 2012 at 10:05am}}</ref> Cooperative play will now feature a ] due to the game having an open-world environment.<ref name="Co"/> ''Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes'' will feature an ] concept.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=pWAwdkGvIvk|title=K-News: Wii U Eshop games and LEGO Batman 2 Interview|accessdate=5 April 2012|date=21 March 2012|work=]|author=kNIGHTWING01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gotgame.com/2012/03/15/lego-batman-2-interview-with-jonathan-smith/|title=Lego Batman 2 Interview with Jonathan Smith|work=GotGame|last=Masters|first=Steve}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://videogames.lego.com/en-us/LEGOBatman2DCSuperHeroes/AboutTheGame/Screenshots/Default.aspx|title=Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Video Games|accessdate=5 April 2012|work=Lego Video Games}}</ref> The game will feature gameplay similar to its predecessor, '']'', but allowing players to play as classic ] characters and other various ] superheroes,<ref name="heroes"/> such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="heroes"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.co-optimus.com/article/7340/dc-heroes-come-to-lego-batman-s-rescue.html|title=DC Heroes Come to LEGO Batman's Rescue|accessdate=5 April 2012|work=Co Optimus}}</ref> There will be over 70 playable characters.<ref name="trailer"/> New gadgets such as Robin's Hazard Cannon, Superman's heat vision, and a Power Suit for Batman have been announced.<ref name="plot"/><ref name="gadgets"/> The game will feature an optional 2-player ].<ref name="Co">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamexplain.com/article-704-1331820301-6-reasons-lego-batman-2-might-be-the-best-lego-game-yet-hint-infamous-suit.html|title=6 Reasons Lego Batman 2 Might be the Best Lego Game Yet|accessdate=7 April 2012|work=Gamexplain|last=Segers|first=Andre|date=15 March 2012 at 10:05am}}</ref> Cooperative play will now feature a ] due to the game having an open-world environment.<ref name="Co"/>


==Development and marketing== ==Development and marketing==
A promo for the game was leaked online by ] fansite, Bricktuts.<ref></ref> A promo for the game was leaked online by ] fansite, Bricktuts.<ref></ref>
On March 15, 2012, the game's first reveal trailer featuring gameplay for ''Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes'' was released to the public.<ref name="trailer">{{cite web|url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/03/16/lego-batman-2-dc-superheroes-preview/|title=Preview: Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes|work=]|date=March 16, 2012|accessdate=April 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e9K59anGcxo|title=LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes– Reveal Trailer|author=IGNentertainment|date=March 15, 2012|work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> During the 2012 ] a 45-minute demo of the game was limited to eyes-on only.<ref name="Co"/> On 15 March 2012, the game's first reveal trailer featuring gameplay for ''Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes'' was released to the public.<ref name="trailer">{{cite web|url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/03/16/lego-batman-2-dc-superheroes-preview/|title=Preview: Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes|work=]|date=16 March 2012|accessdate=4 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e9K59anGcxo|title=LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes– Reveal Trailer|author=IGNentertainment|date=15 March 2012|work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> During the 2012 ] a 45-minute demo of the game was limited to eyes-on only.<ref name="Co"/>


===Audio=== ===Audio===
''Lego Batman 2'' is the first game in TT Games' Lego series to feature full voice acting, as opposed to the mime acting of previous titles.<ref name="audio">{{cite web|url=http://playstationlifestyle.net/2012/03/15/gdc-preview-lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes/|title=GDC Preview – LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes|accessdate=April 5, 2012|work=PlayStation Lifestyle}}</ref> The voice actor of Lex Luthor, the archenemy of Superman is confirmed to be actor ] reprising his role from the '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/lego-batman-2-welcomes-some-friendly-faces-unfriendly-voices/|title=Lego Batman 2 welcomes some friendly faces, unfriendly voices|accessdate=April 7, 2012|date=March 15, 2012 at 4:10pm|work=]|last=Fletcher|first=JC}}</ref> ] will reprise his role as ] from '']''.<ref></ref> ] and ] will be both voiced by ].<ref></ref> ] has been confirmed to voice ]. <ref></ref> ''Lego Batman 2'' is the first game in TT Games' Lego series to feature full voice acting, as opposed to the mime acting of previous titles.<ref name="audio">{{cite web|url=http://playstationlifestyle.net/2012/03/15/gdc-preview-lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes/|title=GDC Preview – LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes|accessdate=5 April 2012|work=PlayStation Lifestyle}}</ref> The voice actor of Lex Luthor, the archenemy of Superman is confirmed to be actor ] reprising his role from the '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/lego-batman-2-welcomes-some-friendly-faces-unfriendly-voices/|title=Lego Batman 2 welcomes some friendly faces, unfriendly voices|accessdate=7 April 2012|date=15 March 2012 at 4:10pm|work=]|last=Fletcher|first=JC}}</ref> ] will reprise his role as ] from '']''.<ref></ref> ] and ] will be both voiced by ].<ref></ref> ] has been confirmed to voice ]. <ref></ref>


==References== ==References==

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Video game
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Developer(s)Traveller's Tales
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360
Genre(s)Action-adventure, open world
Mode(s)Single-player
Multiplayer

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes also known as Lego Batman 2 is an upcoming 2012 Lego action-adventure video game currently being developed by Traveller's Tales, for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. The game is a sequel to Lego Batman: The Videogame. A large variety of playable DC characters within the Batman continuity and outside it will be playable characters. Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes will feature dialogue, which was absent in the previous Lego Batman video game. The game is scheduled to release in North America on 19 June 2012.

Premise

The plot will involve the Dynamic Duo (Batman and Robin) teaming up with the Justice League when the Joker forms an alliance with Lex Luthor.

Gameplay

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes will feature an open world concept. The game will feature gameplay similar to its predecessor, Lego Batman: The Videogame, but allowing players to play as classic Batman characters and other various DC Comics superheroes, such as Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, Green Lantern, Superman, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Black Canary, Aquaman, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Cyborg, and Wonder Woman. There will be over 70 playable characters. New gadgets such as Robin's Hazard Cannon, Superman's heat vision, and a Power Suit for Batman have been announced. The game will feature an optional 2-player cooperative play. Cooperative play will now feature a split screen due to the game having an open-world environment.

Development and marketing

A promo for the game was leaked online by Lego fansite, Bricktuts. On 15 March 2012, the game's first reveal trailer featuring gameplay for Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes was released to the public. During the 2012 Game Developers Conference a 45-minute demo of the game was limited to eyes-on only.

Audio

Lego Batman 2 is the first game in TT Games' Lego series to feature full voice acting, as opposed to the mime acting of previous titles. The voice actor of Lex Luthor, the archenemy of Superman is confirmed to be actor Clancy Brown reprising his role from the DC Animated Universe. Troy Baker will reprise his role as Two-Face from Batman: Arkham City. The Joker and Bane will be both voiced by Steven Blum. Rob Paulsen has been confirmed to voice The Riddler.

References

  1. ^ "Lego Batman 2 Release Date Announced". Video Games Blogger. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  2. ^ "Preview: Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes". MTV. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Lego Batman 2 Built Arkham City Lego So Lego Superman Can Fly In It". Siliconera. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  4. ^ "Lego Batman 2 to star Superman and Wonder Woman". Guardian. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  5. ^ "'Lego Batman 2' Announced, Includes Tiny Justice League". MTV. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  6. "New toy sets confirm LEGO Batman 2: Super Heroes". MCVUK. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  7. kNIGHTWING01 (21 March 2012). "K-News: Wii U Eshop games and LEGO Batman 2 Interview". Youtube. Retrieved 5 April 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. Masters, Steve. "Lego Batman 2 Interview with Jonathan Smith". GotGame.
  9. "Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Video Games". Lego Video Games. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  10. "DC Heroes Come to LEGO Batman's Rescue". Co Optimus. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  11. ^ Segers, Andre (15 March 2012 at 10:05am). "6 Reasons Lego Batman 2 Might be the Best Lego Game Yet". Gamexplain. Retrieved 7 April 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. 'Lego Batman' Sequel Game to Include Superman and Other DC Superheroes
  13. IGNentertainment (15 March 2012). "LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes– Reveal Trailer". IGN Entertainment. Youtube.
  14. "GDC Preview – LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes". PlayStation Lifestyle. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  15. Fletcher, JC (15 March 2012 at 4:10pm). "Lego Batman 2 welcomes some friendly faces, unfriendly voices". Joystiq. Retrieved 7 April 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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