I saw this on PC Advisor and thought you should see it too. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is the latest installment of the LEGO Batman game franchise. It promises a bigger, better LEGO experience than its predecessors, with new characters, gameplay and locations. Here's everything we know so far about its release date, compatibility and price. (See also: 10 most exiting games from Gamescom 2014) LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is currently set for a release date of November 14th in the UK. As with other games under the LEGO umbrella, it will be available on pretty much every platform short of the Sega Genesis. It will be launched simultaneously on both current and last-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo’s Wii U, and of course, the PC. It will also be released on handheld devices such as the 3DS and the PlayStation Vita, featuring "45 missions spanning an original storyline". Warner Bros. Interactive entertainment have not set a definitive RRP for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, and prices will vary depending on platform and retailer, with PS4 and Xbox One copies being slightly more expensive than their last-gen counterparts.
However, the general price appears to be around £35 for PS3 and Xbox 360 copies and £45 for the newer consoles. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham continues from LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes, retaining much of the gameplay and style from previous games. The story follows on from the events of the previous game, and features classic DC villain Brainiac using the power of the Lantern Corps rings to shrink cities and planets to add to his collection, forcing the Justice League to venture into space in order to stop him. Traveller’s Tales have been highlighting the iconic locations present in the new game, including the JLA Watchtower and the Lantern Worlds, meaning that fans of DC’s more interstellar material will have something to look forward to. The gameplay is predominantly the by-now traditional standard of third-person action platforming common throughout games such as LEGO Star Wars or LEGO Indiana Jones, incorporating the construction elements and puzzle-solving from previous titles.
However, the cosmic setting also allows for the addition of new gameplay mechanics, such as Gradius-style shooting elements. The game also retains its trademark drop-in, drop-out two-player co-op. One of the last major franchises still offering local multiplayer, one of the major draws of recent LEGO games has been the ability to play with friends and family as iconic characters that makes it such a successful family game. One of the most exciting features for fans of Batman and the wider DC mythology is the vast amount of characters and locations included in the LEGO Batman series, and this trend is set to continue with over 150 playable DC heroes and villains, including Deathstroke, Bat-Mite and even original Batman actor Adam West. These characters will be brought to life by the “stellar voice cast” including voice-acting stalwarts Dee Bradley Baker, Travis Willingham and Laura Bailey, with Travellar’s Tales director Arthur Parsons praising the “brilliant script”, saying it “far outweighs [LEGO Batman 2]”
As well as alternate versions of various characters (including the infamous Rainbow Batman), they are also equipped with various upgradeable suits that bestow different powers and abilities accessed through a “bat-tastic gadget wheel”. The game looks set to continue the franchise’s habit of injecting large doses of campy, tongue-in-cheek humour into its source material, such as Cyborg’s ability to disguise himself as a washing machine to fool enemies.He is the Caped Crusader's loyal lackey who can always be relied upon in a crisis.So no wonder the Dark Knight is so apologetic after karate kicking Alfred across the room and into a grand piano in the new Lego Batman Movie trailer released Monday.Wearing a Hugh Hefner-esque robe, he instinctively lashes out when his trusty butler silently creeps up behind to offer him some cocoa while he stares at a picture of his dead parents. Holy karate kick: The Caped Crusader hits Alfred in the new Lego Batman Movie trailer released Monday
Holy ivory tinkling: Bruce Wayne's faithful ends up flying into the billionaire's grand pianoAfter seeing his faithful valet land headfirst inside his instrument, the Batman, who is played by Will Arnett, says: 'Alfred! I am so sorry! I have incredible reflexes.But is amiable manservant, who is voiced by Ralph Fiennes, has none of it, telling Master Bruce: 'I should have known better than to sneak up on you like that.'However Pennyworth decides to put his foot down when his boss insists he was not looking at his family photographs, despite the obvious evidence. Holy Lego mansion: The hilarious trailer starts at the famous Wayne Manor Holy heartache: The character looks at an old family photo and says his parents would be proud of him Holy creep: Alfred decides to give his master a pleasant surprise by sneaking up with some cocoa Holy butler bashing: But his startled employer ends up instinctively hitting him with a powerful side kick Referencing his long line of TV and cinema appearance, he says: 'Sir, I've seen you go through similar phases in 2016 and 2008 and 2005 and and 1997 and 1995 and 1992 and 1989.'
And that weird one in 1966.'Smiling after a brief flashback of Adam West bizarrely dancing around in his costume on the set of the classic television show, the grinning Lego incarnation says, 'I have aged phenomenally.' Holy cacophony: His faithful manservant causes quite the racket as he lands on the piano Holy workers compensation claim: The billionaire was surely worried he would have to use his home insurance Holy amateur psychologist: Alfred points out that despite Bruce's denials he often mopes over his family Holy classic TV show: After referencing all the films Ralph Fiennes character also talks about 'that weird one in 1966' Holy fountain of youth: The proud vigilante reflects upon the fact he has 'aged phenomenally'His concerned valet then asks his master if he would like to talk about how he is feeling, which causes his boss to recoil in shock.He initially growls, 'No, I don't want to do that,' before, after being pressed on the matter, continuously saying, 'no' to the tune of the TV show's theme and indulging in an impromptu break-dance.
Thrilled with his performance, he says, 'gosh I hope we're recording that,' before chastising his butler for failing to capture his moves on film. Holy batdance: As he vocalises the tune of the classic show he starts to groove on the wooden floor Holy mackerel: Pennyworth is forced to admit he did not videotape the impromptu dance Holy alphabet: The Caped Crusader tells his manservant to make sure the camera is running in future A brief montage then shows the character taking on Bane and a squad of his most hated villains, running down a corridor with the Justice League, flying around in his Batwing and even swinging on his trusty Batrope.As if that was not enough, there is a callback to his hilarious Lego Movie appearance in a post-ending easter egg which shows the character repeatedly throwing batarangs at the Warner sign, and after eventually hitting it he triumphantly says, 'first try.'The Lego Batman Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 10, 2017.