Batman: Arkham Origins free with select Nvidia cards

Batman: Arkham Origins will be free with the purchase of select Nvidia graphics cards, the company said today in a joint announcement with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

A free digital copy of Batman: Arkham Origins will be offered with the purchase of any qualifying GeForce GTX 660, 660 TI, 670, 680, 760, 770, or 780 from participating retailers.

According to the release, the Nvidia Developer Technology Team has been "working closely" with WB Games Montreal on a number of gaming technologies, including DirectX tessellation, Nvidia TXAA antialiasing, soft shadows, and various Nvidia PhysX engine environmental effects for the game.

"Combined, these technologies bring the intricately detailed worlds of Gotham to life," Nvidia said.

Nvidia also announced today that a "tech trailer" and article regarding the Nvidia and PC-exclusive technology for Batman: Arkham Origins will be released on Monday, September 2.

Batman: Arkham Origins launches October 25 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and PC. It is not in development for the Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

A portable version--Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate--is in development for the PlayStation Vita and 3DS.