(CNN) -- Imagine taking the best characters and elements of your favorite fictional universe and weaving them into a new story that captures the imagination of fans. In the dark, cinematic "Batman: Arkham Asylum," Batman must escape from a spooky psychiatric hospital. That's what Emmy-winning TV writer Paul Dini did in creating "Batman: Arkham Asylum," a video game coming out in late August. Buzz is building online for the dark, cinematic game, which reimagines a brooding Batman and his most notorious nemesis, the Joker, for an experience that's reminiscent of "The Dark Knight" blockbuster movie. You want mayhem, insanity and brutality? Get ready for all of it.
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Online buzz is strong for upcoming "Batman: Arkham Asylum" video game
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Lead writer Paul Dini and others discuss the game at Comic-Con this weekend
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The game reunites a brooding Batman and his most notorious nemesis, the Joker
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There's no movie or comic tie-in to follow, so Dini could create an original story
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