It's Spidey vs. bigass robots in the trailer for the video game tie-in to The Amazing Spider-Man. I say "tie-in," not "adaptation," because based on the trailer, it's an open world action adventure that features a more seasoned Spider-Man than we'll see in the film, which is a retelling of the classic Spidey origin.

Also, no Lizard. So we're looking events taking place after the movie, though probably before the sequel. Also, we're hearing the name "Oscorp," presumably a portent of things to come in future installments of the Amazing Spider-Man movie franchise.

Arkham City has come to the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad in the form of Batman: Arkham City Lockdown. The brand new Infinity Blade II-style fighter made its debut on iOS devices last night, and is available for download now from iTunes and the App Store. In addition to Unreal Engine-powered battles with enemies including The Joker, Two-Face and the iOS exclusive Deathstroke, the game features awesome extras including variant skins and bonus content.

The variant skins of Batman: Arkham City, originally available as pre-order exclusives, have been released in one big DLC package from WB Interactive. For $4.99 or 400 Microsoft Points, XBox 360 and PlayStation 3 users can download the following skins:

• 1970s Batsuit Skin

• Year One Batman Skin

• The Dark Knight Returns Skin

• Earth One Batman Skin

• Batman Beyond Batman Skin

• Animated Batman Skin

• Sinestro Corps Batman Skin

To see the skins in action, check out the video clip below.

Verily, he's a pinball wizard - there hath to be a twist! You've seen the X-Men table for Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue, now here's a look at the Thor table and some more details on the game.

Thor Revealed as the final Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue Table

The Norse God of Thunder Defends Asgard and Strikes Pinball Brilliance

Los Angeles, CA – December 5, 2011 – Zen Studios and Marvel Entertainment today announced Thor as the final character in the upcoming Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtuefour-table pack, available for download next week for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points (as DLC for Pinball FX2) and $9.99 on PlayStation®Network (as DLC for Marvel Pinball). With tables for “vengeful” characters Moon Knight and Ghost Rider already announced, Thor joins the X-Men to round out the collection’s “virtuous” side.

Venturing throughout the Nine Realms, Thor must defend Asgard against his mischievous half-brother Loki and the ferocious power of the Destroyer armor, as well as the evils of the fire demon Surtur, and Ymir, ruler of the Frost Giants. Thor unleashes strikes of brilliant lightning and hurls his powerful hammer Mjolnir on this visually striking table that boasts more animations than any other to date in the critically acclaimed Marvel Pinball series.

Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue will be available for download on December 13 on PSN and December 14 on XBLA. This brand new four-table pack will integrate seamlessly to Pinball FX2 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade, and Marvel Pinball on PlayStation®Network.

Marvel has rolled out some new images of the character designs for the upcoming Marvel Universe Online MMO. I've already featured the designs for Wolverine, and below we have Captain America, Thor, The Thing and Iron Man. Check 'em out, and let me know what you think!

Warner Bros. Interactive has released a new, non-gameplay based trailer for the upcoming Batman meets Team Fortress 2 game, Gotham City Imposters. Check it out, and watch for the game when it's released on XBox Live Arcade, Playstation Networks and online for PCs in January 2012.

Batman: Arkham City, one of the most critically acclaimed games of the year - and my personal favorite, with nods to runners-up Skyrim and Saints Row: The Third - has been nominated in many categories for the upcoming Spike TV Video Game Awards.

• Game of the Year

   

• Studio of the Year: Rocksteady Studios

   

• Best Xbox 360 Game

   

• Best Action/Adventure Game

   

• Best Adapted Video Game

   

• Best Original Score

   

• Best Graphics

   

• Best Performance By a Human Male: Mark Hamill (The Joker)

   

• Best Performance By a Human Female: Tara Strong (Harley Quinn)

   

• Gametrailers.Com Trailer of the Year

The Spike TV Video Game Awards 2011 airs on December 10. Vote for your favorites online, and let me know who you think should win in the comments!

Gotham City Imposters, the online multiplayer first-person shooter that lets you run wild in Gotham Team Fortress 2-style, has an official release date. It will be available for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and PC on January 10, 2012. So get ready to suit up in your best Batman, Batgirl, or Joker gear, and wreak some havoc! Check out the trailer below, and if you can't wait to start blowing up Gotham City, register for the beta.