What was Batman and Gotham like before he became the Dark Knight? Find out for yourself in Batman: Arkham Origins for Xbox 360. A prequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, Arkham Origins takes place many years before Gotham City's most dangerous criminals came into being. Introducing an original storyline and featuring an expanded Gotham City, the game takes you through the time when Batman had just set out on the path to crime fighting- young, unrefined and facing defining moments in his early career. As the story unfolds, you will meet many important characters for the first time and forge key relationships.