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.
{ Aug 28th 2009 at 7:00PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Hyams @ Aug 28th 2009 7:04PM
HOW ARE YOU NOT BANNED YET!?
Nguyen @ Sep 1st 2009 12:49PM
why is this funny? what'd i miss?
Hyams @ Sep 1st 2009 6:26PM
You doubt my funniness?
Infidel @ Aug 28th 2009 7:05PM
its nice that the guiness world records recognize gaming, but wow they really are scraping the barrell for awards.
MystileArmor @ Aug 28th 2009 7:24PM
I agree completely, but then again, anything to warrant a sequel to this awesome game or atleast more DC IP's into the hands of Rocksteady is always welcome. If this helps push sales, well fine with me.
Voshempa @ Aug 28th 2009 8:12PM
I'd bet they had a sequel planned before this "award" was given.
Whocares @ Aug 29th 2009 12:35PM
I dont think its that bad of an award - its just the way the worded it. Instead of "Best Super-Hero Game" (fair enough) they had to put words like 'most critically acclaimed' which dounds very PRish and 'ever' at the end that sounds like an ad for someting.
Jrinswand @ Aug 28th 2009 7:05PM
The Caped Crusader shall hereby be known as The Ultimate Sellout.
charlie b. @ Aug 28th 2009 7:09PM
uh oh. Dark Wayne's gonna be pissed off.
PedoJokerBear [Planeteer | Power of Gall Bladder] @ Aug 28th 2009 7:35PM
have u seen his face? he's always pissed off...or constipated.
The Dark Wayne @ Aug 28th 2009 7:58PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3707104322_fc8e305f01_o.jpg
cylet @ Aug 28th 2009 7:06PM
i like this game
SpydaKat 17 @ Aug 28th 2009 7:09PM
A record for this? Seriously?
Shadowbender (Sweatshop Supporter In Hiding) @ Aug 28th 2009 7:26PM
You are downvoted yet? Seriously?
SpydaKat 17 @ Aug 29th 2009 1:45AM
You know....I like to call that irony.
Jrinswand @ Aug 28th 2009 7:10PM
For the record, he may not be a superhero per se, but he does have some pretty wicked martial arts skills and packs one of the most powerful punches in the entire DC universe.
The Dark Wayne @ Aug 28th 2009 7:20PM
Batman's also a super genius, and while he doesnt do quite the same stuff as T Stark, he does build some things that would be realistically impossible such as the grappling gun, that's way to small to effectively function in the real world. Batman also designs all his weaponry including the batmobile and batwing and all that jazz. If nothing else, fighting super evil gods bent on the destruction of the universe while you have no superpowers is pretty super in itself
Jrinswand @ Aug 28th 2009 7:25PM
Well yeah. His extreme intelligence sort of speaks for itself, not to mention his detective skills, which are said to be superior to those of The Martian Manhunter, a telepathic alien.
Iroquois @ Aug 28th 2009 7:31PM
Oh my God yes! Someone knows who the hell Martian Manhunter is! I dwell in the wrong circle of friends in real life...
Second favorite comic hero next to Batman.
The Dark Wayne @ Aug 28th 2009 7:59PM
funny how both of them are dead right now : /
Deadpool @ Aug 28th 2009 8:13PM
Oh no! Batman's dead! On no! Captain America's dead! Oh no! Deadpool is getting popular!
WHAT'S THE COMIC WORLD COMING TO?!! o_0!!!!!
PedoJokerBear [Planeteer | Power of Gall Bladder] @ Aug 28th 2009 8:15PM
earth 616
aj_mancuso @ Aug 30th 2009 12:43PM
I agree with Deadpool lol. as entertaining as the comics are, i think they r starting to milk it with everyone "coming back alive" theme.
As for Batman's powers...everyone's also forgetting hes super-cool
Omega2k3 @ Aug 29th 2009 5:10AM
Wow, I didn't realise Wayne was such a narcissist.
AvA (ice~) @ Aug 28th 2009 7:11PM
I'm playing this game right now...harlrey quinn you sexy sexy sexy nurse lady clown bitch thing
Milenko @ Aug 29th 2009 12:54AM
That made me lawl. Does trying to move her character statue around make me a sick person, or just a pervert O_o
AvA (ice~) @ Aug 29th 2009 1:04AM
it makes you a man...
btw would your name have anything to do with the Insane Clown Posse?
Alvin_Rod @ Aug 28th 2009 7:13PM
Well deserved!
Cheesus(Crust) @ Aug 28th 2009 7:13PM
Dude thats the second time!
And I think these pics are more disturbing than the ones posted on the EA Forums
ximena79 @ Aug 28th 2009 7:14PM
personally i believe it deserves the record for most videos
No Kill Tayler @ Aug 28th 2009 7:14PM
I was given the Guiness World Record for being the best at being devilishly handsome.
And I will start marketing myself on the streets, see you there.
ximena79 @ Aug 28th 2009 7:15PM
GTFO!!!!1
Uncontrol @ Aug 28th 2009 7:16PM
link is a superhero
Jrinswand @ Aug 28th 2009 7:18PM
Only if by "superhero" you mean "supereffeminate."
Psycho2 @ Aug 28th 2009 7:27PM
Batman saves the world, Link saves....A elf chick.
Uncontrol @ Aug 28th 2009 7:39PM
how does it feel to have never finished a zelda game?
Cyro @ Aug 31st 2009 12:31PM
lol
The Dark Wayne @ Aug 28th 2009 7:17PM
the third one was mildly entertaining, but seriously gtfo
Autobot @ Aug 28th 2009 7:24PM
I might get upvoted for this: THIS IS THE BEST FUCKING BATMAN GAME EVER AND ALL THOSE WHO DISAGREE CAN SUCK MY BATCOCK.
AvA (ice~) @ Aug 28th 2009 7:26PM
-1, just cause you wanted to get upvoted. and the caps...they weren't necessary.
Jrinswand @ Aug 28th 2009 7:27PM
Psst. You only think "I might get upvoted for this" when you type your comment. You don't actually insert that thought into the comment itself.
By the way, I downvoted you.
Autobot @ Aug 28th 2009 7:27PM
I didn't really care about getting upvoted, but the caps were for showing that i wuz liek SRS BIZ n shit.
Jenks @ Aug 28th 2009 7:29PM
Douche chill!
PedoJokerBear [Planeteer | Power of Gall Bladder] @ Aug 28th 2009 7:37PM
autobot......shut up and rollout!
Bubbameister33 @ Aug 28th 2009 7:52PM
+1 Joker, well played.
Autobot @ Aug 28th 2009 7:54PM
Nice one joker.
Jrinswand @ Aug 28th 2009 7:56PM
God damn it, Autobot, insults don't work when you congratulate the person who attempts to make a fool of you.
Autobot @ Aug 28th 2009 7:58PM
I can take a hit. (Kudos to anyone who knows that episode)
MystileArmor @ Aug 28th 2009 7:24PM
Go f00k yourself buddy.
nriveraexpress @ Aug 28th 2009 7:38PM
yea i dont agree with this, there has to be something better from way back when... not that this is a bad game