Batman: Arkham - Every BTAS Voice Actor Who Returned
One of the elements that made the Batman: Arkham series stand above other Batman video games was developer Rocksteady's decision to bring back some key voice actors from Batman: The Animated series. The Batman: Arkham games' portrayal of the Dark Knight has proven incredibly popular, with its portrayal of Batman and his rogues gallery of villains standing head and shoulders above those of many other video games and even films. While the games do present their own takes on Batman's classic characters, many of them have been influenced considerably by Batman: The Animated Series, which is why it was the perfect choice for Rocksteady to bring back some familiar voices from the show.
Part of the reason the Batman: Arkham series remains so beloved is the excellent writing, characters, and story that help to frame Gotham City and its inhabitants in deep and interesting ways. Since the story is a big draw for the games, using veteran voice actors that fans are used to hearing helps to make the characters come alive and resonate with fans that used to watch Batman: The Animated Series. One of BTAS' key writers, Paul Dini, even wrote the stories for Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.
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The three games in the mainline Batman: Arkham trilogy (Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Knight) all utilized actors from Batman: The Animated Series, including Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as the Joker. Only the prequel spinoff, Batman: Arkham Origins, which was developed by WB Games Montréal rather than Rocksteady, recast the voice of Batman, though the studio still used some Batman: The Animated Series veterans in supporting roles. While only a few key voice actors
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