Beyond Gotham now in SA

Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham was launched in South Africa earlier this week for all major game consoles and for Windows PC. In this version, Batman joins forces with stars from DC Comics in an effort to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth.

“Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is without a doubt this year’s ultimate Super Hero game for all ages,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games Publishing. “From free-roam gameplay, to flying Lego big figures and exploring Lantern Worlds with DC Comics’ most amazing characters, the fun and possibilities in Lego Batman 3 are endless.

In Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe and the greatest Super Heroes and most cunning Super Villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to stop him.

Players will unlock and play more than 150 characters, including members of the Justice League and the Legion of Doom, as well as Lego big figures such as Arkillo, Atrocitus and many more, each with their own gadgets and abilities. In Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham players will explore iconic locations such as the Hall of Justice, the Batcave and the Justice League Watchtower, as well as visit and freely explore various Lantern planets like Odym, Zamaron and Okaara.

Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham also features an incredible line-up of voice actors, many of whom are reprising their roles in the Lego Batman videogame franchise, including: Troy Baker (Batman): Travis Willingham (Superman): Christopher Cory Smith (The Joker): Laura Bailey (Wonder Woman and Catwoman): Dee Bradley Baker (Brainiac): Josh Keaton (Green Lantern): Scott Porter (Aquaman), and none other than 1960s Batman himself, Adam West! The game also features star-studded appearances by Conan O’Brien and Kevin Smith as themselves and Stephen Amell, star of the hit TV series Arrow, as Green Arrow.

In addition to the wealth of new environments, characters and features in the game, Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham also marks another first for the Lego videogame franchise – a Season Pass. The Season Pass will include six downloadable packs, each with a uniquely themed mission level with story and free play modes. Players will be able to unlock more than 40 characters, vehicles, achievements and more. Three add-on content packs will be available at launch: The Dark Knight, Man of Steel and Batman 75th (a great chance for kids and parents to celebrate Batman’s 75th Anniversary). Players who can’t get enough of the game can also look forward to more add-on content, including the Arrow pack and two others, to be released at a later date.

The handheld version of Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham includes more than 100 characters from the DC Comics universe and 45 missions spanning an original storyline focused on dynamic, fast-paced gameplay.

Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is FPB rated PG 7-9V and is now available for Xbox One and PS4 for the suggested retail price of R699 and for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U for the suggested retail price of R499. The game is also available now for PS Vita and PS TV at the suggested retail price of R499: and R399 for Nintendo 3DS. The Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass will be available for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, and PC, as well as add-on content packs.

In addition, two great Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham bundles will also be available for purchase on PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita. So head on down to a participating retailer near you, to take advantage of this outer space adventure, as super heroes and villains unite on a journey to stop Brainiac from destroying Earth!

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