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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review, new LOTR game | Sidequest

May 26, 2026 · 1h 13m

Summary

GeekVerse hosts Dylan Moss, Travis Snell, and Taylor discuss the upcoming open-world Lord of the Rings RPG by Warhorse Studios, debating its potential realism and tone. They also review LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, praising its cohesive narrative that blends multiple film eras and its new Arkham-style combat system. The episode concludes with news about the imminent release of 007: First Light.

Topics discussed

Intro ads: Cohesity, NJ World Cup, and Just Food for Dogs SideQuest intro, LEGO game news, and show housekeeping Discussion on the new open-world Lord of the Rings RPG Listener shoutouts and Summer Games Fest retrospective Mid-roll ads: Just Food for Dogs and New Jersey tourism LEGO Batman: The Brick to the Future - Story and Characters LEGO Batman - Open World, Batcave, and Gameplay Loop LEGO Batman - Combat Mechanics, Stealth, and Character Abilities LEGO Batman - Boss Fights and Driving Mechanics LEGO Batman - Movement, Gliding, and Technical Impressions LEGO Batman - Narrative Structure and Multi-Era Integration LEGO Batman - Final Verdict and Comparison to Other LEGO Games Outro ads: New Jersey World Cup and Just Food for Dogs
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