In case you were wondering if the rumors were true, it seems that the game has indeed been delayed and the Bat-signal wouldn’t be shining on your console anytime soon.

In a press alarm sent to us today, it was revealed that Batman: Arkham Asylum has, once again, been delayed and that it won’t be playable at your home until the end of the of summer ’09. In addition, it was said that, “this additional time will allow us to ensure Batman: Arkham Asylum is of the highest quality for gamers.”

“In Batman: Arkham Asylum Eidos and Warner Bros. are building a true action adventure game experience worthy of gamers and fans,” said Phil Rogers, CEO of Eidos Interactive when the game was announced. “Players become Batman, like he has never been seen before in a video game, as he fights through intense circumstances in Arkham Asylum utilizing his intuitive detective skills and aggressive melee attacks.”