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In 2009, developer Rocksteady released Batman: Arkham Asylum with Kevin Conroy reprising his role and it changed superhero video games forever. It was a seminal piece of Batman media and the two sequels that Conroy would star in would only up the ante. Not only was it incredibly fun to play, but Batman himself was layered and given a complex relationship with Joker. Conroy managed to tap into a more mature part of Batman for these games as they weren’t animated shows targeting children, offering a even further nuance for the character. Injustice creator Ed Boon, Rocksteady Studios, and Warner Bros. Games offered a tribute on social media for the actor with Rocksteady calling Conroy “our Dark Knight” while noting his impact. Boon echoed these thoughts by noting how his voice defined Batman for many. Warner Bros. Games noted his work across numerous Batman games beyond the Arkham and Injustice franchises as well. You can view the tweets from both companies down below.
It’s currently unknown if Kevin Conroy was expected to play Batman in any upcoming games. Rocksteady’s upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game is set in the Arkham universe and could see Batman show up to help take down his former allies. It’s also speculated that Injustice 3 might be in development, though no announcement has been made.
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