{"id":28343,"date":"2013-04-17T11:09:40","date_gmt":"2013-04-17T01:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=28343"},"modified":"2013-04-17T11:09:40","modified_gmt":"2013-04-17T01:09:40","slug":"warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-launches-new-fighting-game-franchise-injustice-gods-among-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=28343","title":{"rendered":"WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES NEW FIGHTING GAME FRANCHISE  INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><i>Experience an Epic Original Story and Battle as DC Entertainment\u2019s <\/i><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><i>Favourite Heroes and Villains<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>SYDNEY, Australia \u2013April 17, 2013<\/b> \u2013 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced<b><i> <\/i><\/b>the Australian launch of <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us<\/i><\/b><i> <\/i>for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us<\/i><\/b><i> <\/i>introduces a new franchise in the fighting game genre and a brand new story created in collaboration between NetherRealm Studios, DC Entertainment and comic book writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti.\u00a0 As the story unfolds, players will experience the power, gadgetry and unparalleled strength of some the most popular DC Comics heroes and villains, such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, The Joker and others, as they engage in epic battles in a world where the line between good and evil is blurred.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNetherRealm Studios was dedicated to making <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us<\/i> <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0an immersive, action-packed\u00a0 experience,\u201d said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019ve created an original game with an all-new story filled with iconic characters DC Comics and gaming fans will appreciate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us<\/i> <\/b>features numerous locales pulled from DC Comics lore including Arkham Asylum, Metropolis, Atlantis, and more.\u00a0 The arenas are multi-tiered, destructible, interactive playgrounds in which players can unleash each character\u2019s unique super powers, individual move-sets and environmental interactions to beat their opponents.\u00a0 Fans can also extend their experience by playing the S.T.A.R. Labs missions, which offer players a wealth of additional content and unique gameplay that are outside of the game\u2019s story mode experience.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing these characters to life is a cast of actors, including Stephen Amell, star of the Nine Network\u2019s upcoming new action show, <i>Arrow<\/i>, who reprises his role as the Green Arrow in the game as an unlockable \u201cArrow\u201d version of the character, which players can choose to use in-game.\u00a0 Also featured are Kevin Conroy, as Batman; Tara Strong, as Harley Quinn and Raven; Neal McDonough as The Flash; George Newbern as Superman; Adam Baldwin as Green Lantern; and Alan Tudyk as Green Arrow (regular version).<\/p>\n<p>Fans looking for the ultimate package can purchase <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us <\/i><\/b>Collector\u2019s Edition for Xbox 360 and PS3, which includes the game disc in a steelbook , an exclusive DC Collectibles statue featuring Batman and Wonder Woman, a special Collector\u2019s Edition of the first print issue of the <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us <\/i><\/b>DC Comics series and three exclusive skins based on Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman from DC COMICS \u2013 THE NEW 52.\u00a0 The Collector\u2019s Edition is priced at $109.95 RRP and available in limited quantities.<\/p>\n<p>Players looking to extend their gameplay experience can buy the <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us<\/i><\/b> <b><i>Season Pass<\/i><\/b> now for Xbox 360 and PS3 and receive four upcoming downloadable characters for the price of three, as well as a bonus Flashpoint Skin Pack featuring alternate costumes for Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Deathstroke. The Season Pass is available on the Xbox LIVE\u00ae Game Store for 1200 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation\u00aeNetwork for $21.95 RRP.<\/p>\n<p>An <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us<\/i><\/b> free-to-play mobile game for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is available on the App Store and debuts original combat gameplay made special for the platform and connectivity to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game.\u00a0 It features a collectible card mechanic and engages players in 3-on-3 tag team combat that pits many of DC Comics most popular icons such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman and more against one another.\u00a0 Fans who also own the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions will be able to unlock content in the console versions that will be available in the mobile game, and vice versa, by registering for a Warner Bros. ID (WBID) account and playing the game.\u00a0 The <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us <\/i><\/b>mobile game is available from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at <a href=\"http:\/\/AppStore.com\/Injustice\">AppStore.com\/Injustice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us <\/i><\/b>for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U<b><i> <\/i><\/b>is rated MA 15+, and priced at $79.95 RRP. The <b><i>Injustice: Gods Among Us <\/i><\/b>Collector\u2019s Edition is available for Xbox 360 and PS3 only in limited quantities.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and the latest updates, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.injustice.com\">www.injustice.com<\/a> or find us on Facebook at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/injusticegame\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/injusticegame<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience an Epic Original Story and Battle as DC Entertainment\u2019s Favourite Heroes and Villains SYDNEY, Australia \u2013April 17, 2013 \u2013 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced the Australian launch of Injustice: Gods Among Us for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system. 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