Cold Transferring a Call (Customer Service Concept): This happens when a customer service representative connects you directly to another person or department without speaking to the recipient first. The recipient wouldn't know why you're calling or what you need.
Cold Call Killer (Arkham City Side Mission): Afghanistan Phone Number ListThis involves tracking down the serial killer Zsasz by picking up ringing payphones scattered around Arkham City. Each call reveals a clue about Zsasz's location, and you eventually confront him.
They are separate concepts, but there's a fun way to think about a connection:
Thematic Connection: Imagine the Cold Call Killer using a "cold transfer" technique! He might call random people in Arkham City, only to hang up before they answer, leaving them confused and frustrated. This wouldn't be part of the actual gameplay, but it's a humorous way to connect the two ideas.
Here's what you might encounter in the game:
![Image](https://usaphonelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Afghanistan-Phone-Number-List.png)
No Phone Transferring: During the Cold Call Killer mission, you won't actually interact with a customer service representative or transfer calls. You'll answer the ringing phones and listen to Zsasz's taunts.
Following Clues: By using Detective Mode, you'll track the source of the calls and chase down Zsasz.
So, while not directly related, a cold transfer and the Cold Call Killer share a dark humor connection in the world of Arkham City.