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VIDEO GAMES: Battle With Iconic DC Villains And Heroes In INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US

New fighting game from NetherRealm Studios pits DC heroes and villains against one another in epic battles. Featuring iconic characters such as Batman, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman and many others.

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By Mark Julian - 5/31/2012



















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BURBANK, Calif., May 31, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Injustice: Gods Among Us, an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat. The game is scheduled for release in 2013 for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system and the Wii U(TM) system from Nintendo.

Injustice: Gods Among Us debuts as a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favorite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman and many others. Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

"With Injustice: Gods Among Us, we are creating an all-new franchise with incredible battles set in the DC Comics Universe," said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "NetherRealm Studios is the extremely talented team behind the latest Mortal Kombat hit and it is developing a game unlike any other in the fighting genre."

"We can't wait to reveal Injustice: Gods Among Us because it will give our fans and gamers an epic experience as they battle like gods as their favorite DC Comics villains and heroes," said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. "Our team is excited to make a fighting game that is filled with fast-paced action, incredible story-telling and iconic DC Comics characters."

For more information, visit www.injustice.com .

About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes--a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes--to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About NetherRealm Studios
NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 28 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at www.netherrealm.com .

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US (C) 2012 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by NetherRealm Studios. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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TheBurnSays - 5/31/2012, 7:39 AM
A little over the top but damn!
Mulanzo - 5/31/2012, 7:40 AM
Glory!
marvel72 - 5/31/2012, 7:41 AM
looks pretty good,still waiting for a marvel vs dc game.
hellfire - 5/31/2012, 7:49 AM
looks nice
Greengo - 5/31/2012, 7:53 AM
B.S. they can't delete Gusto.

This looks ok. Batman kicking homie through the roof made me giggle. hee hee
Christuffer - 5/31/2012, 7:54 AM
They have not confirmed that you fight the Injustice League...sorry, that title irks me.
JDUKE25 - 5/31/2012, 7:55 AM
Wow, looks pretty awesome.
Greengo - 5/31/2012, 7:58 AM
The 3D pov intro was badass!
SageMode - 5/31/2012, 8:00 AM
Since when does Batman gain the strength to make Solomon Grundy fly though a building from a hit like that? Lmao.

But this looks just like MORTAL KOMBAT VS DC UNIVERSE. I'll pass.
SageMode - 5/31/2012, 8:03 AM
But the 3D freezing opening sequence was pretty dope
GUNSMITH - 5/31/2012, 8:05 AM
ERRRRBODY GOTZ ARMOR!
PartyHard - 5/31/2012, 8:07 AM
Looks really bad. Costumes are dumb, and the fighting looks weak. Punches barely looked like they made contact, but people still went [frick]ing flying for no reason.
Christuffer - 5/31/2012, 8:08 AM
To the haters, here's an interview with Ed Boon. Suck it, he explains everything. Go away trollz

SimpleObserverOfThings - 5/31/2012, 8:08 AM
Wow...

Wish they made animated movies like this...
poop23 - 5/31/2012, 8:09 AM
looks little like mortal combat vs dc again
TheOther - 5/31/2012, 8:12 AM
i love how Batman looks like Nolan's Batman :)
ralfinader - 5/31/2012, 8:12 AM
I would be alot more interested in this if it wasn't just a Mortal Combat or Tekken with DC charactors (although the finishing moves, if thats what I saw, look awesome).
SupermansBeard - 5/31/2012, 8:13 AM
meh, I'm not big on fighting games. The graphics are okay though
DeMoNaSsDiZ - 5/31/2012, 8:21 AM
Eh, I'd play it. I'm a sucker for anything DC and the kids would probably dig it. Better have Kyle Rayner!
vxMaverickxv - 5/31/2012, 8:22 AM
uhm...since when did Batman get the ability to kick someone through a building in a vertical direction like the Hulk or Superman? I was not aware he had that level of strength...lol.
revloveR - 5/31/2012, 8:24 AM
*removes glasses*

mother of god..........


those stills....
biggcess - 5/31/2012, 8:25 AM
They can do this but can't make an Fackin' movie???
BackwardGalaxy - 5/31/2012, 8:25 AM
Wait, guys, so you're complaining that a fighting game using DC characters (Injustice) looks like... a fighting game using DC characters (DC vs. MK)? I mean, really?

I've always thought that comic books are just natural for the fighting game genre. Could be lots of fun.
THABATMAN - 5/31/2012, 8:29 AM
Looks alright.. ill check it out.

you guys should check out my Harley's Revenge Review!

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/?a=60675
DanteSparda - 5/31/2012, 8:30 AM
No Mortal Kombat characters this time? Then I'm more interested now! I just have 3 little complaints:

1- This game doesn't look too stunning in real time, I hope they upgrade the graphics and animations in the final build.

2- Hope there are alternate costumes, didn't like that every hero uses body armor.

3- The intro reminds me a lot of another Comic Fighting game:
blvdnoise - 5/31/2012, 8:31 AM
This looks pretty badass!
gmoney0505 - 5/31/2012, 8:32 AM
Supes punching Flash into outer space so badass. Hope something like that is in Man of Steel
Tainted87 - 5/31/2012, 8:32 AM
Pretty cool, but I'm not digging Flash's armor. I really like Grundy's design though, with the knives sticking in his back and all. Could be a lot of fun, and I hope Martian Manhunter gets thrown in there.

Like I say, the Injustice Gang needs to become a movie before the Justice League. Change up the viewpoint to the point of a near-parody.
JayOh - 5/31/2012, 8:36 AM
Looks Awesome! Hope theyll still be tweaking and improving on it for the rest of the year. Throw in a ton of alternate costumes and bonus stuff and I'm sold!
DEATHbyEXILE - 5/31/2012, 8:39 AM
JayOh - 5/31/2012, 8:39 AM
You idiots are complaining about accurate power levels!? It's a fighting game! Everyone has to be close to equally strengthened! we know the accurate power levels for the comics but that doesn't translate to a fighting game. Otherwise everyone would pick Supes and dominate. No fun in that!

As much of a fanboy as I can be at sometimes we sure can all act like a bunch of whiny brats.
LucasMend - 5/31/2012, 8:40 AM
Holy Mother of god
Dedpool - 5/31/2012, 8:40 AM
So MK vs DCU without the MK?! I can dig it!
SuperDude001 - 5/31/2012, 8:42 AM
Well I unexpectedly enjoyed MK Vs Dc Universe so I might check this out. It does look quite fun. Although the costumes look kinda bad, Batman and Wonder Woman look cool but the rest just seem like they went fo originality but ruined it along the way.
I hope we get Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, and Hawkman/Hawkgirl. Definitely one of the Green Lanterns. Aquaman could be cool if done right. I'm guessing Cyborg will be in it since new 52.
Tainted87 - 5/31/2012, 8:44 AM
I think punching/throwing x into orbit and then back to Earth is y's finishing move.
AraxisHT - 5/31/2012, 8:46 AM
No PC release? No buy.

Also, does Batman's head feel like a bad mix of Nolanverse and New 52? And what happened to his chin? I like the rest of the character designs though.
RaleighAntrobus - 5/31/2012, 8:48 AM
Those stills of The Flash are exactly what I hope he looks like in a live action movie.
spidey1994 - 5/31/2012, 8:52 AM
Looks cool, still want a Marvel vs DC game though.
DrStrangeFan - 5/31/2012, 8:52 AM
Please have Blue Beetle (Jamie Reyes) in this game
DanteSparda - 5/31/2012, 8:53 AM
@JayOh

Actually I have a complaint with Superman, he's too motherfvcking strong, seriously, hope there is an explanation in the plot that tells how his power lowered to a more DC average level (like in MK vs DCU), because otherwise I'm not buying him being in a fighting game, unless he is the final boss LOL.
superan - 5/31/2012, 8:59 AM
Wow, looks promising! It's rare for a fighting game to have a coherent/tangible story line...and from what I see, it looks like We might get it here. Hopefully the fighting mechanics aren't too stiff like with some of the mortal combat games I've played in the past. Totally agree with spidey. It would be awesome to see a DC vs Marvel game; apparently Yoshinori Ono (Capcom video game producer) expressed interest in developing it.
Tainted87 - 5/31/2012, 9:01 AM
Gadget characters...
Well although it could very well be just a generic promotional environment, the still more or less hints at either Captain Cold, Icicle, or Killer Frost. I don't think Mr Freeze is equipped for a fighting game, and really, of the three mentioned, Killer Frost seems more cut out for it.

Let's hope they DO have a nemesis to match each superhero. Metallo would be really cool to see, particularly his ability to transform his limbs into weapons - he could stand up to more than just Superman. And Cheetah and/or Circe would make for a fun dynamic.
lntrn8 - 5/31/2012, 9:03 AM
I hope the scope as as good or greater than Marvel Ultimate Alliance, with tons of DLC. Please NetherRealm Studios learn from Vicarious Visions' mistake & don't let your DLC license expire after a year of the release (Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 fail).

I do hope the DC Universe & Multiple Earths can be explored!
lntrn8 - 5/31/2012, 9:07 AM
woops . . . fighting game
Supes17 - 5/31/2012, 9:07 AM
In the first half of the video I was like DAMN! IF THEY ONLY MADE A JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE LIKE THIS!!!

But then I saw the actual graphics -_-
Supes17 - 5/31/2012, 9:09 AM
Batman looks better in the beginning cinematic than in the actual game
Lasher88 - 5/31/2012, 9:13 AM
Cool,definitely playing this game
DrRockso - 5/31/2012, 9:15 AM
Batman can fly because he went Super Sayan
dezdigi - 5/31/2012, 9:19 AM
This is great news. I was one of the few that loved MK vs DC. I figure, if they make separate franchises for each universe, than there shouldn't be any complanints. I look forward to using a greater selection of DC characters this time!
lntrn8 - 5/31/2012, 9:23 AM
@dezdigi - if a "greater selection" means 50+ characters I am buying the game.

But MK vs DC was only 22 characters, and that is definitely not worth it.
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