The Dark Knight (video game)

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developer = Pandemic Studios
publisher = Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DC Comics
Electronic Arts
distributor = Electronic Arts
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series = Batman
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released = December 9 2008
genre = Action
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"The Dark Knight" is rumored to be canceled, but yet still somewhat real [http://www.strategyinformer.com/news/2018/rumour-mill-end-is-nigh-for-pandemics-dark-knight-videogame] ] video game very loosely based on the film of the same name. The game was unofficially announced in the summer of 2007 to be developed by Pandemic Studios as an open world Batman game. No word was said on what kind of experience gamer would have or even which video game systems it would be available for. No word was ever heard again until the months preceding the release of The Dark Knight film. The game was confirmed, albeit not officially, on July 17, 2008 by actor Gary Oldman during an interview with G4's Kristin Holt. [http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/687343/Dark_Knight_Game_Leaks.html G4 confirms Dark Knight Game] ] It is believed that the game will ship when the movie is released on DVD and Blu-ray, which is set for December 9, 2008. Little is currently known about this game, as it is yet to be officially announced.

Speaking in a G4 interview, which is currently being hosted on "Gametrailers", Oldman said he knew an awful lot of effort had gone into getting Batman's gliding abilities to feel suitably smooth and fluid. Oldman, who reprises his role as Lt. Jim Gordon, did not name a developer in the interview but anonymous sources point that "The Dark Knight" is a secret project of Pandemic Studios and EA.cite web|first=Derrick J.|last=Lang|url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/151202|title='Dark Knight' reigns not in video game|accessdate=2008-08-22|date=2008-08-07|publisher=Newsweek|work=AP]

According to a "Newsweek" article, the lack of a game at the same time of the movie's release may have cost an estimated $100 million in missed revenue. Also, according to insiders at the Pandemic Studios office in Australia, the game has been canceled due to the game running behind schedule. [http://australiangamer.com/news/1224_why_so_serious_pandemic.html] Nothing can be confirmed or denied about the existence of the game. But it is most likely considered that it has indeed been cancelled due to the game running behind schedule.

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