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.
Read more: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Asylum>
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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>
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Wiktionary's word of the day:
deskfast:
Breakfast eaten at work, particularly while sitting at a desk.
<https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/deskfast>
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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>
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