'Batman: Arkham Asylum' video game photos

The Dark Knight returns for a new action game

There weren’t too many people disappointed with “The Dark Knight.” Well, except for one group: gamers looking forward to a “Dark Knight” video game. Though one was rumored to be in the works, nothing ever materialized beyond a few leaked screenshots.

Fortunately, there’s “Batman: Arkham Asylum.” The action game Eidos/Warner Brothers Interactive will release this summer on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, looks decidedly more influenced by the Caped Crusader’s latest movie than any of cheesy ’90s flicks. Or his cheesier ’60s TV show. Or his new cheesy-filled cartoon. See for yourself in the following screenshots. —Paul Semel, Special to Metromix