Ever since Batman first appeared on the tv when we were kids we wanted to be him. Then George Clooney and that whole fake nipples thing happened and we weren’t so sure anymore. Thanks to Nolan and Bale though, Batman is cool again. Interesting as that may be, putting ourselves in the suit of Bale’s Batman is little more than fantasy, and it’s hell on the vocal chords. Video games might not be real life, but with precise combinations for disarming and defeating a laundry list of Batman baddies, even that’s a bit of a stretch. Arkham City picks up where 2009’s Arkham Asylum left off—except it does everything bigger. New open ended world, better AI and cooler, upgradeable gadgets are just the beginning of the extremely long list of things you will love about suiting up as the caped crusader. It’s GTA with spandex and an actual story line. What’s not to love?
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
