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Photo by What a Big Camera Cosplay is such a wide and varied hobby that attracts people from all walks of life. One of my personal favourite things about it is the community aspect of the subculture. In my experience, cosplayers can be some of the most welcoming, supportive, and knowledgeable people you’ll ever meet. When I discuss the community of cosplay it’s hard for me not to think of Justin Acharacter . Justin is a Sydney based cosplayer, actor, and prop maker. Not only is he highly respected in the Australian cosplay scene for his dedication to craftsmanship and performance, but he's also a fantastic community role model thanks to his enthusiasm to teach others, his involvement in charity work and his good natured and welcoming approach to cosplay. Photo by E Photography My first memory of Justin is back in the very early days of my cosplay endeavours. I wasn’t as aware of it at the time as I am now, but my craftsmanship was not excellent. I wasn’t a confide...

At this years EB Expo in Sydney, the Warner Bros Games pavilion was chockablock with goodies and punters lapping it up. From the terrifying Dying Light and post-apocalyptic Mad Max to the delightful and family friendly Lego Marvel Superheroes and Scribblenauts Unlimited, WB has something for everyone ESPECIALLY if you're a Batman fan. With the imminent launch of WB Games Batman: Arkham Origins, we had the chance to chat with WB Games Creative Director, Eric Holmes. A big thanks go to the fine folks at WB Games for organising the interview.

Welcome to a fledgling Arkham for the story behind the story. Batman is being hunted by a crew of the worlds deadliest and must use all the tools at his disposal to escape from the clutches of Black Mask.  It looks as though much of the gameplay in Origins walks the same line as the previous two games and, while that's not a bad thing, hopefully we'll see some innovation in upcoming videos. In the meantime, enjoy some gameplay of the upcoming Batman: Arkham Origins. On the eve of the E3, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has unveiled the debut action-packed gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins. The first look at gameplay showcases some of the villains players will see in the game – Bane, Deathstroke, Black Mask, Deadshot and The Joker. Viewers can also get a sneak peak at some of the new features including the all-new Crime Scene system and Remote Claw gadget.  Developed by WB Games Montréal, Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City ...