Joker has the last laugh in Injustice 2 gameplay trailer

Batman's greatest enemy has officially shown his makeup-covered face in Injustice 2.

Joker's skills and abilities from the original Injustice have largely transferred over to Injustice 2. He still retains his gunshot, laughing gas and crowbar rush but has traded in his chattering teeth. Instead, Joker now has a crowbar projectile, can set presents that explode, and has a joy buzzer counter. It remains to be seen which of these moves are specific to certain equipment and which are part of his standard move list.

Readers can check out Joker's trailer after the jump. Injustice 2 launches May 16, 2017.

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Darkseid calculates the Anti-Life Equation in new Injustice 2 trailer

The tyrannical ruler of Apokolips has finally received his own gameplay trailer for Injustice 2.

Darkseid's air of superiority permeates the character, as his normal stance is with both hands behind his back. His main choice of special attacks are his omega beams, which can be shot in multiple directions—even behind him—and heights across the screen. He also has the ability to call on helper minions, one of which explodes to launch opponents and the other shoots tracking projectiles.

Players can check out Darkseid's trailer after the jump, and players can unlock Darkseid by preordering Injustice 2. The game releases on May 16, 2017.

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Ketchup and Mustard's 'Combo Showcase' delivers Injustice 2 pain

A new video offering combos for several characters in Injustice 2 may give players an idea of how the game will look when it releases in May 2017.

England's Ketchup and Mustard were recently invited to play a prerelease build of Injustice 2 and during their time with the game recorded a six-minute video showcasing combos for Gorilla Grodd, Dr. Fate, Cyborg, Deadshot, Green Arrow and Scarecrow.

The combos all involve varying meter usage and may not make it into the final version of Injustice 2, but they provide a new look at the tools given to players when the game releases on May 16. Ketchup and Mustard have also promised that more content will soon be coming to their YouTube channel.

Readers can check out the video after the jump.

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Brainiac shows the strength of intellect in Injustice 2 gameplay trailer

The main antagonist of NetherRealm Studios' upcoming fighter has received his own gameplay trailer.

Brainiac seems to be a character who likes to at range, using tendrils to either amplify the range of his normals or propel him forward during attacks. His special attacks include a small ship projectile, a counter, a beam he can call down at certain ranges, a Scorpion-esque tendril spear and a large anti-air tenddril attack.

Players can check out the trailer after the jump. Injustice 2 releases on May 16, 2017.

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Injustice 2 goes green with Poison Ivy gameplay trailer

DC's bewitching master of plants has finally gotten her own trailer for the upcoming game.

Poison Ivy has a mixture of short and long-range attacks in Injustice 2. She has a fairly standard fireball that can be meter burned for a second projectile, a ground spike that can add extra hits to start a juggle and what appears to be command throw. She also has the ability to summon a plant helper which continuously spits projectiles at the opposing character for a time and can use plant vines like whips.

Readers can check out the trailer after the jump.

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Scarecrow spreads fear in new Injustice 2 gameplay trailer

Storied Batman foe Screcrow is the newest combatant to get a gameplay trailer in Injustice 2.

Scarecrow uses a mix of his trademark fear toxin along with a chained sickle. Unique to the character is his fear meter, which builds with any successful use of an attack that uses his gas. Normally Scarecrow's trait merely activates a cloud of gas around him (similar to Solomon Grundy's trait in the original Injustice), but once full it unlocks a chain attack that tracks opponents around the screen.

Players can check out the gameplay trailer after the jump.

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The Flash runs circles around opponents in Injustice 2 gameplay trailer

The crimson speedster has finally gotten his own Injustice 2 trailer.

While the character is making his return, this is not the same Flash players will remember from the original Injustice. Seemingly gone are his torpedo attacks from the first game, replaced by a projectile attack and a move that resembles Kitana's sonic fan anti-air from Mortal Kombat. Flash's trait, however, seems unchanged in Injustice 2.

Players can check out the minute-and-a-half trailer after the jump. Injustice 2 releases May 16, 2017.

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Injustice 2 spotlights villians with Captain Cold, "Alliances" trailers

NetherRealm Studios and WB Games have delivered fans a new gameplay trailer for Captain Cold and another piece in the plot of Injustice 2.

A newcomer to Injustice, Captain Cold handles a freezing gun that offers him abilities to freeze his opponents or the ground like Sub-Zero. However, that is where the similarities end as Cold can also create walls and platforms, drop icicles from the sky and even create a cold field in the middle of the stage.

Meanwhile, "Shattered Alliances Part 4" delves more into the plot of the Society, as Gorilla Grodd and his associates seek to take over after the fall of the regime.

Both trailers can be found after the jump.

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Catwoman gameplay trailer released, Injustice Watchtower to feature Flash, Bane and Captain Cold on April 5

NetherRealm Studios has revealed a standalone gameplay trailer for Catwoman, and looks to follow it up with more new information within the week.

Players already knew Catwoman was returning in Injustice 2, but her new trailer confirms that many of her moves from the original game remain intact. What is new, however, is her trait that now summons a helper cat to aid her in battle.

In other news, Ed Boon tweeted a preview of the April 5 NRS Watchtower stream, obviously hinting that the company would be revealing more about Bane, Captain Cold and the Flash.

Players can check out the Catwoman trailer after the jump. Injustice 2 releases on May 16, 2017.

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"It's Good to be Bad" as Scarecrow debuts for Injustice 2

The new Injustice 2 trailer has revealed Scarecrow as the latest addition to the game, while providing another look at Gorilla Grodd, Bane and Captain Cold.

Thw two-minute trailer doesn't provide a lot of gameplay footage, which is probably being reserved for NetherRealm character breakdown streams, but does show off the more cinematic aspects of each fighter including the super moves of Cold and Scarecrow.

Readers can check out the trailer after the jump. Injustice 2 arrives May 16, 2017.

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"Shattered Alliances Part 3" marks the return of Black Adam

The third in a series of story trailers leading up to the release of Injustice 2 has revealed Black Adam as another playable character in the fighter.

While mostly focusing on the unfolding narrative of Injustice 2, the video does show a new stage for Black Adam along with a couple as-yet-unseen stage transitions.

Injustice 2 releases May 16, 2017. Readers can check out the trailer after the jump.

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Cheetah pounces on opponents in new gameplay trailer

After revealing her in February, NetherRealm Studios has released a standalone trailer for Cheetah in Injustice 2.

Cheetah looks to rely on fast attacks that can capture opponents for combos when meter burned. She also seems to be able to end combos in throws for a knockdown and has an airthrow.

Cheetah's trailer also treats viewers to a new cinematics including her Maximum Spider-inspired super and a Batman-themed stage transition. Players can check out the trailer after the jump.

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Firestorm gameplay trailer reveals the powers of a god

During NetherRealm Studios' watchtower stream, the company revealed the gameplay trailer for the recently announced Firestorm and his skills bear more than a passing resemblance to another NRS character.

Put simply, Firestorm has many abilities cribbed from Mortal Kombat's Raiden, including teleport, torpedo attack and fireball. He also has extra special attacks including a low laser blast that can be meter-burned to freeze an opponent in place for a combo opportunity.

The gameplay trailer also shows off a new stage transition featuring a popular Batman villain. Readers can check out the footage after the jump.

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Firestorm to burn up the competition in Injustice 2

DC's master of matter and energy Firestorm is joining the Injustice 2 cast.

The character was revealed in an episode of UpUpDownDown, pro wrestler Austin Creed's YouTube show about gaming. According to the video, Firestorm is a "far-range character" with strong projectile attacks. He has a fast fireball as well as a move with turns him into a flaming torpedo to fly across the screen. Firestorm's trait is his nuclear power, which has three levels and seems to enhance his moves, but the video didn't reveal exactly how.

Readers can check out the episode of UUDD after the jump. The Firestorm reveal happens at roughly five minutes in the video. Injustice 2 releases May 16, 2017.

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Second Injustice 2 story trailer reveals returning Green Lantern, Flash and Green Arrow, debuts Captain Cold, Zoom

A second "Shattered Alliances" trailer for Injustice 2 has confirmed five more characters for the title.

Green Arrow, Flash and Green Lantern make their return in the Injustice sequel, while they are joined by newcomers Zoom, or Reverse Flash, and Captain Cold. Players could blink and miss Cold, who only appears on the screen for a brief time as a character alligned with Gorilla Grodd.

Readers can check out a screencap of Cold and the new trailer after the jump.

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Dr. Fate to cast a spell on opponents in Injustice 2

DC Comics' agent of order is making his fighting game debut in Injustice 2.

Dr. Fate uses his the power of magic to disable and defeat his foes in Injustice 2, including numerous projectile attacks like small ankhs that circle his body much like Batman's bats. He also has an ability that activates an unexplained red aura around his body and a move that blows opponents across the screen.

Players can check out Fate's trailer after the jump. Injustice 2 arrives May 16, 2017.

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New trailer confirms Cyborg for Injustice 2

A new piece of cinematic footage from Injustice 2 has announced yet another returning character to the game: Cyborg.

As the trailer focuses on the story of the game, there footage of Cyborg in action other than a glimpse of what may be his super in Injustice 2.

Player can check out the new trailer, "Shattered Alliances Part 1," after the jump. Injustice 2 arrives May 16, 2017.

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Cheetah and Catwoman claw their way into Injustice 2

A new "Here Come The Girls" trailer for Injustice 2 has revealed the additions of Cheetah and Catwoman to the upcoming game.

The trailer, which also includes the previously revealed Black Canary and Poison Ivy, shows mostly cinematic footage of the characters, such as their super moves. However, small pieces of Poison Ivy and Cheetah gameplay are featured as well.

Players can check out the trailer after the jump. Injustice 2 arrives May 16, 2017.

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Swamp Thing brings the power of nature to Injustice 2

DC's protector of the natural world will be joining the playable cast of Injustice 2.

Swamp Thing seemingly has many tools at his disposal: he can use vines to grab opponents from far away, use clones to trap like Noob Saibot and even sink into the stage to avoid attacks. He also sprouts a tree as an anti-air and kicks a log along the ground as a projectile.

Players can check out the trailer from IGN after the jump. Injustice 2 arrives May 16, 2017.

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Next Injustice 2 character reveal moved to Feb. 13

Those looking forward to a new Injustice character on Feb. 7 were left disappointed as the unveiling was changed to Feb. 13.

The Injustice team confirmed the switch, saying "We apologize for any confusion this has caused!" No reason was given for the date change.

The game's news will not totally dry up for a week, however, as a second "Injustice Watchtower" stream will take place on Feb. 8. While nothing has been scheduled for the show at this time, the first "Watchtower" included the Robin gameplay trailer and more information about the title's ongoing beta.