The guys over at The Gaming Vault managed to get an interview with The Riddler himself, Wally Wingert. Here's a few snippets:
TGV: Many now know you as The Riddler in Batman: Arkham Asylum. As a fan, what did it mean to you to become a part of the Batman Universe, especially in something as hugely popular and successful Arkham Asylum has been?
Wally: Getting that role was an amazing gift on so many different levels. I knew Frank Gorshin [note: the original Riddler from the live action TV series] and I can’t help but think that he’s up there in the Great Beyond laughing. In fact, occasionally, Voice Director Collette Sunderman let me put a little “Frank” into my Riddler laugh, just as an homage. And Paul and Misty Dini are friends of mine, so it’s great to be sharing the bill with those greats.
TGV: Recently of course you have been working on the sequel, Batman: Arkham City. Did the success of the original increase the burden of expectation or did having proved yourselves with the first game give you all a bit more breathing space?
Wally: I think The Riddler was more or less an afterthought for the first game, which is why you never saw him. But I think the fans enjoyed his perplexing riddles so much that they demanded an on-screen appearance in the sequel. It’s fun to see people’s faces when they realize I voiced The Riddler, because they say, “I hated you!” but in a good “love-to-hate” kind of way. Actually, I think the fans are looking forward to the new game to see if the snotty Riddler gets his comeuppance and gets pummelled by Batman.
TGV: If you could voice any other character in the Batman universe, who would it be?
Wally: Joe Chill. Without him, there would be no Batman!
For the full interview, click the link below. Batman: Arkham City will be released in the US tomorrow, and worldwide on October 21st.
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