Batman: Arkham Asylum receives uninspiring Guinness World Record

by JC Fletcher 

Tags: batman-arkham-asylum, guinness-world-records, rocksteady-studios, warner-bros-interactive

LOL, what now? "most critically acclaimed party game"?

sega4life said:   Batman: Arkham Asylum receives uninspiring Guinness World Record by JC Fletcher  Okay, we like Batman: Arkham Asylum and all, but our goodwill has limits -- and they stop right at the acceptance of a Guinness World Record for "Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever," which was announced today. It's a nice achievement for the game (and especially notable for a Batman game, given their history), but that's not a Guinness World Record. That's a marketing blurb. In fact, we're awarding it the Joystiq.com Award for Most Transparent Marketing Effort of the Day Presented by Windex™. Now, when Batman: Arkham Asylum lifts more than 160 pounds of weight with its ear, that's a Guinness World Record. Who decides what a superhero game is anyway? Plenty of people don't consider Batman a superhero, given that he has no superhuman abilities beyond super-wealth. Gallery: Batman: Arkham Asylum Tags: batman-arkham-asylum, guinness-world-records, rocksteady-studios, warner-bros-interactive

One of the most ignorant things I've ever heard is that "Batman is not a superhero."

Batman's superpowers are his wits, his resourcefulness, and his powers of deduction.

Also, the term "superhero" originally refers to a genre of comic which batman helped invent.

Next, in pretty much every Batman comic where he actually fights another superhero, including superman, he owns them.

Also, everytime anyone else has tried to take on the joker, he totally screws them up, and/or kills them.

Batman is such a great superhero because his power was earned. He isn't some generic superhero with the power to do "x" and even if batman didn't have a dime, he would still be one of the most formidable superheros in the DC universe.

In the batcave, Batman has weapons to combat every other superhero known, just in case one of them goes rogue.

I can see how someone with a very casual and ignorant view on the comic world, or someone who has only seen batman in The Dark Knight, might make that argument. Their ignorance lends to it. However, any comic fan would laugh that shit out of the building. Try making that argument at CC.

As far as if the world record is deserved, well, imo, it is the best IP based game I've ever played, that didn't start as either an obscure manga, or a game. It's fantastic, and it deserves acclaim, no matter how it gets it.

Batman has the necessary skills and equipment to kill Superman easily

ZenfoldorVGI said: sega4life said:   Batman: Arkham Asylum receives uninspiring Guinness World Record by JC Fletcher  Okay, we like Batman: Arkham Asylum and all, but our goodwill has limits -- and they stop right at the acceptance of a Guinness World Record for "Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever," which was announced today. It's a nice achievement for the game (and especially notable for a Batman game, given their history), but that's not a Guinness World Record. That's a marketing blurb. In fact, we're awarding it the Joystiq.com Award for Most Transparent Marketing Effort of the Day Presented by Windex™. Now, when Batman: Arkham Asylum lifts more than 160 pounds of weight with its ear, that's a Guinness World Record. Who decides what a superhero game is anyway? Plenty of people don't consider Batman a superhero, given that he has no superhuman abilities beyond super-wealth. Gallery: Batman: Arkham Asylum Tags: batman-arkham-asylum, guinness-world-records, rocksteady-studios, warner-bros-interactive One of the most ignorant things I've ever heard is that "Batman is not a superhero." Batman's superpowers are his wits, his resourcefulness, and his powers of deduction. Also, the term "superhero" originally refers to a genre of comic which batman helped invent. Next, in pretty much every Batman comic where he actually fights another superhero, including superman, he owns them. Also, everytime anyone else has tried to take on the joker, he totally screws them up, and/or kills them. Batman is such a great superhero because his power was earned. He isn't some generic superhero with the power to do "x" and even if batman didn't have a dime, he would still be one of the most formidable superheros in the DC universe. In the batcave, Batman has weapons to combat every other superhero known, just in case one of them goes rogue. I can see how someone with a very casual and ignorant view on the comic world, or someone who has only seen batman in The Dark Knight, might make that argument. Their ignorance lends to it. However, any comic fan would laugh that shit out of the building. Try making that argument at CC.   As far as if the world record is deserved, well, imo, it is the best IP based game I've ever played, that didn't start as either an obscure manga, or a game. It's fantastic, and it deserves acclaim, no matter how it gets it.

It's funny we had that argument last year in a gamestop, this guy was buying Some super hero game when I was walking into the store, they were having a heated debate..

As I walk in the guy behind the counter askes: hey, is Batman a Superhero yes or no..

I say : Yes

The guy behind the counter throws his hands/arms into the air "what the... come on people, he has no SUPER Powers"

I simply said, "He has his brains, and the power of dedication, more then many superheros, and he was one of the first superheros"

He still went on and on about how you need SUPER Powers to be a super hero, and then tried to pull the SUPERMAN card..

I said: Batman would kill Superman

he asks: wtf.. how?

I said: he keeps a nice chunk of kryptonite in his lead coated belt....

he shut up..

True Story

lol, know this:

Batman could kill the entire Green Lantern league with a match.

Do you really think Spiderman could beat Batman in a fight?

lol Batman beat Captain America in the Marvel vs DC crossover

Once again, that guy was ignorant of comics. He should read the ones where Superman actually fights Batman. Learn what the hell he's talking about. Guess who always wins.

I mean, if Lex Luther could fight Superman and be a worthy adversary....how would he beat Batman...or the Joker?

The Joker posions children for fun. To death.

Batman isn't a physical superhero. If someone is faster than him...then he doesn't race them. He still beats them. All superheros have a weakness, except him.

There is no Superhero that would beat batman in a fight, according to true Batman methos. In the comics(not movies) he's like Sherlock Holmes. He's THE master detective. He finds your weakness, and exploits it, usually in an evil and unfair way....but he's good. Because he's good, he never loses. It's impossible for someone to write Batman, as losing a fight. Not accidently. Of course, no superhero is invincible. However, batman is as close as they come. He's an ideal. His "not having superpowers" is the best part about him.

While I agree with pretty much everything you said, I have to say the only reason Batman beats Superman is because Superman holds back.

If Superman really gave his all, there is no way Batman could beat him one-on-one.

Catching him completely by surprise, maybe.