So, this is good news anyway. Batman Arkham City is now official, continuing the excellent story from Batman: Arkham Asylum. The first game was awesome and I'm really hoping Rocksteady makes an even better action adventure this time around.

Here's the first dose of info (apparently leaked from GameInformer):

Gameinformer Story info:

- Quincy Sharp is now running for mayor.
- Arkham Asylum and Black Gate Prison are unfit to hold inmates.
- Quincy Sharp buys off part of the slums and walls it off, creating Arkham City. - Hugo Strange is in charge of Arkham City.
- Two-Face plans to execute Catwoman to gain respect of inmates.
- The overdose of venom may not be what's wrong with the Joker.

Gameinformer Gameplay info:

- You are now able to counter two attacks at once. - More puzzles.
- All gadgets included in the first game are available from the start.
- Side missions now feature in the game.
- Gangs roam Arkham City, these are recorded in Batman's criminal database.
- You find people who work for Ridler to find Ridler challenges.
- Batman has his smoke bomb.

Thanks, Arkhamcity.co.uk.

There's also an official web site for the game.