June 25, 2008: Batman, Brick By Brick

For me, the best thing about the Star Wars prequels was the LEGO videogame version. In fact, the entire series, played out by mute brick-based figures, was simply awesome. Just watching can be hilarious, and the "Drop-In/Drop-Out Co-Op" feature let me play for a while, then wander away while the wife continued her search for the last 1% to clear the level.

Now Traveler's Tales is releasing LEGO Batman. An original storyline, classic villains like the Joker and Killer Croc, and unlockable characters (including Nightwing) -- sadly, it won't be out until September, so I'll have to just pre-order it for my birthday.

I did pick up LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures to scratch that itch for the moment. But can even LEGO make Temple of Doom fun? Oh, and now I need to get a second controler for the PS3. Woe is me!
-- Paul Chapman