Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 2009 action-adventure video game based on the DC Comics superhero. Written by veteran Batman comics writer Paul Dini (pictured), it was developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Eidos Interactive in conjunction with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles and Microsoft Windows. In the main storyline, Batman's archenemy, the Joker, instigates an elaborate plot to seize control of Arkham Asylum and trap Batman inside with many of his incarcerated foes. Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Arleen Sorkin reprised their roles as Batman, the Joker, and his sidekick Harley Quinn respectively. The game is presented in third- person perspective with a primary focus on Batman's combat and stealth abilities, detective skills, and gadgets that can be used in combat and exploration. The game received critical acclaim—particularly for its narrative—and won several awards, including Best Action Adventure game, Best Game, and Game of the Year from different media outlets. It held the Guinness World Record for "Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever". Arkham Asylum‍ '​s success launched a series of Batman: Arkham sequels, beginning in October 2011 with Batman: Arkham City.

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_______________________________ Today's selected anniversaries:

1510:

Zhu Zhifan, the Prince of Anhua (in modern Shaanxi, China), began an unsuccessful revolt against the reign of the Zhengde Emperor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Anhua_rebellion

1865:

In the last major clash of arms of the American Civil War, the Union Army engaged the Confederates along the banks of the Rio Grande east of Brownsville, Texas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Palmito_Ranch

1885:

The Provisional Government of Saskatchewan was decisively defeated at the Battle of Batoche, which led to the end of the North- West Rebellion three days later. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Batoche

1955:

The Allied occupation of Austria came to an end, with the nation regaining its independence ten years after the end of World War II. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allied-occupied_Austria

1975:

The Cambodian navy seized the American container ship SS Mayaguez in recognized international waters, but claimed as territorial waters by Cambodia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayaguez_incident

_____________________________ Wiktionary's word of the day:

deskfast: Breakfast eaten at work, particularly while sitting at a desk. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/deskfast

___________________________ Wikiquote quote of the day:

Mysticism: to dwell on the unseen, to withdraw ourselves from the things of sense into communion with God — to endeavour to partake of the Divine nature; that is, of Holiness. When we ask ourselves only what is right, or what is the will of God (the same question), then we may truly be said to live in His light.   --Florence Nightingale https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale