Sex and violence sells, we can all agree to that, but there is a growing desire, a craving, for more and better shock-inducing entertainment to feed increasingly desensitized audiences.
The world premiere of the Batman 'Arkham Asylum' trailer, featuring the villainous eye-catching Harley Quinn, aims to fill that niche. By reason of alcohol reference, blood, mild language, tobacco reference, violence and suggestive themes, this game has earned the ESRB content rating: TEEN.
Implications - If you're a gamer of any sort, you will find yourselves playing this trailer over and over again. While it may not be up for an Oscar, I am certainly excited for this flick to hit theaters.
Provocative Video Game Trailers
World Premiere of Batman 'Arkham Asylum'
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