Batman: Arkham Asylum
5 documents in the library are about Batman: Arkham Asylum, from writers such as Square Enix and Square Enix Holdings, the newest from 2010. Each has a summary and key insights with the page they come from.
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.
- Released
- Aug 25, 2009
- Developer
- Rocksteady Studios
- Publishers
- Eidos Interactive, Playcast-media, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Genres
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, Ouya, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch
- Links
- Official site, Wikipedia
Game data from IGDB.com
Key figures
The acquisition of Eidos Ltd. and the success of international titles like Final Fantasy XIII, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Just Cause 2 increased overseas revenue from 16.5% to 26.6% of total sales.
Square Enix, 2010 · Square Enix Annual Report FY2010, p. 11
The Games segment was the primary growth driver, generating ¥72,972 million in sales—a 97.0% increase—fueled by major releases including 'DRAGON QUEST IX', 'Batman: Arkham Asylum', and 'FINAL FANTASY XIII'.
Square Enix Holdings, 2010 · Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Nine Month Period Ended December 31, 2009, p. 3
Dragon Quest IX reached 4 million units sold in Japan, while Batman: Arkham Asylum achieved 2.63 million units sold across North America and Europe.
Square Enix, 2009 · Square Enix Holdings Results Briefing Session: First-Half of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010, p. 5
Documents about Batman: Arkham Asylum
Square Enix Annual Report FY2010
Square Enix achieved record financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, characterized by a 41.7% increase in net sales to ¥192.3 billion and a 130% surge in operating income to ¥28.2 billion.
- Square Enix achieved record financial performance in FY2010, with net sales rising 41.7% to ¥192.3 billion and operating income surging 130% to ¥28.2 billion.
- The acquisition of Eidos Ltd. and the success of international titles like Final Fantasy XIII, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Just Cause 2 increased overseas revenue from 16.5% to 26.6% of total sales.
- Management initiated a strategic pivot toward a 'network-centric' model, prioritizing smartphone gaming, digital platforms, and user-generated data over traditional physical media.
Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010
Square Enix Holdings achieved record-high operating and recurring income for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, propelled by the robust commercial performance of major titles such as Dragon Quest IX, Final Fantasy XIII, and the distribution of Batman: Arkham Asylum.
- Square Enix achieved record-high operating and recurring income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, driven by the success of Dragon Quest IX, Final Fantasy XIII, and the distribution of Batman: Arkham Asylum.
- The company is forecasting a contraction for the fiscal year ending March 2011, with projected net sales of ¥160 billion and operating income of ¥20 billion due to transformation costs.
- Management initiated a comprehensive asset re-examination, resulting in significant charges for goodwill amortization and inventory valuation to address earnings plateaus.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Nine Month Period Ended December 31, 2009
Square Enix Holdings reported strong financial growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2009, driven by the successful release of major titles and the strategic acquisition of Eidos Ltd.
- Square Enix reported strong growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2009, with net sales reaching ¥135,431 million, a 30.9% increase over the previous year.
- Operating income rose significantly by 67.7% to ¥21,414 million, while net income grew 48.2% to ¥7,797 million compared to the same period in 2008.
- The Games segment was the primary growth driver, generating ¥72,972 million in sales—a 97.0% increase—fueled by major releases including 'DRAGON QUEST IX', 'Batman: Arkham Asylum', and 'FINAL FANTASY XIII'.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: First-Half Period Ended September 30, 2009
Square Enix Holdings reported strong growth for the first-half period ended September 30, 2009, driven by significant organizational restructuring and the acquisition of Eidos Ltd.
- Square Enix reported a 33.2% increase in net sales to ¥90,561 million for the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, though net income fell 55.7% to ¥2,683 million.
- The Games segment was the primary growth driver, with net sales rising 117.5% to ¥48,444 million and operating income increasing 63.5% to ¥10,365 million.
- The Amusement segment struggled, with net sales declining 20.5% to ¥25,853 million and operating income dropping 58.4% due to poor market conditions for arcade facility operations.
Square Enix Holdings Results Briefing Session: First-Half of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010
Square Enix Holdings reported strong financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, achieving record-high sales and operating income for that period.
- Square Enix achieved record-high sales and operating income for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, driven primarily by the Games segment.
- Dragon Quest IX reached 4 million units sold in Japan, while Batman: Arkham Asylum achieved 2.63 million units sold across North America and Europe.
- Management initiated a restructuring plan to reduce total group personnel by 10% to 15% by the end of the fiscal year.