When Batman: Arkham Asylum reaches stores this Winter, the DARK KNIGHT will be taking a fully loaded arsenal along with him for the ride.  At his disposal is a complete suite of gadgets and accessories that includes everything from a sonar resonator and a Batclaw to an explosive gel aerosol. Batman will need it all to take down the insane criminals that prowl Arkham Island.

The collector’s edition of Batman: Arkham Asylum, published by Eidos features a full array of iconic collector’s items, including:

• 14″ Batarang with stand
  • Matches the Batarang’s in-game design

• Arkham Doctor’s Journal
  • 48 pages of notes on Arkham’s inmates

• 2 Sleeve Digi-pack, including:
  • Game disc
  • Behind-the-scenes DVD

• Code for downloadable Challenge Map
  • Exclusive “Crime Alley” map, available immediately

·        Full-colour Manual

For Batman fans who want to keep up with all the latest news and development on the game, the official Facebook.com  <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Batman-Arkham-Asylum-The-Official-Page/70233106632> and MySpace.com <http://www.myspace.com/batmanarkhamasylum> pages are now live – offering fans a central hub to network and learn about one of the hottest upcoming games of Winter 2009.  True Batman fans can now keep up with all the latest developments, and prepare to get their hands on the Bat’s famous gadgets this Winter.

The accompanying image shows off the stunningly packaged collector’s edition, including all items listed above.  Please feel free to post news of the upcoming collector’s edition as well as the new Facebook and MySpace pages.

Based on the core Batman license, in Batman: Arkham Asylum, the Dark Knight takes on his greatest challenge yet when he becomes trapped with all of his most dangerous villains inside the insane asylum of GOTHAM CITY – ARKHAM ASYLUM!  Batman: Arkham Asylum exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham City’s psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane.  Gamers will move in the shadows, instigate fear amongst their enemies and confront The Joker and Gotham City’s most notorious villains who have taken over the asylum.

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