WayForward Technologies, the developer behind the well-received
Contra 4 for Nintendo DS, is currently working on a new superhero video game for Wii and DS,
Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame.
The game was announced by publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, which recently saw considerable success with another Batman game, Rocksteady Studios'
Batman: Arkham Asylum. The game's critical and commercial accomplishments led Warner to
acquire a majority stake in the company.
WayForward's title is a co-op adventure based on the animated Cartoon Network series of the same name, which revolves around Batman teaming up with various other DC Universe heroes. In addition to standard co-op, Warner says players can link the Wii and DS versions of the game to allow the DS player to control the "Bat-Mite" character within the Wii game.
While WayForward has developed original properties, most notably its 2002 platformer
Shantae, the company is best known for its adaptations of licensed IP.
Contra 4 was well-received by critics and players, and the studio has garnered notice for various other titles including
Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck and
A Boy and His Blob.
"
Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame further illustrates the diverse appeal of the Batman brand and the gameplay is a fun, vibrant extension of the animated series," said Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment development and production SVP Samantha Ryan in a statement. The game is set to ship this fall.
