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Rockstar's Family-Friendly Shocker

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the someone-finally-thought-of-the-children dept.

kleptonin writes "IGN is running an article about a new game being developed by Rockstar San Diego. Unlike their previous releases, the game will feature no guns, no violence, and no swearing. The game, Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis, will be exclusive to the Xbox 360, and will cost $39.99." Chris Morris, over at the CNN Game Over column, has some commentary on Grand Theft Ping Pong.

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  1. Could it be a hit? by babbling · · Score: 4, Interesting

    This game sounds a little silly, but I think it could be a hit.

    Here's why:
    - It's the first ping-pong game to have come out in years.
    - It's probably also the first ping-pong game to have decent graphics.
    - Whilst ping-pong isn't going to attract many gamers into GTA, it could be a hit amongst asian gamers. Ping-pong is fairly popular in Asia. (at least more so than typical western sports)
    - It's different. No competition. (maybe tennis games, but that's a bit of a stretch)

  2. Re:My god the CNN article sucks by Haeleth · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Soccer is european football, not the other way around. Most families probably have both footballs and soccer balls, or for you european types, footballs and footballs: round edition.

    No, in Europe we have footballs and rugby balls.

    Note for Americans: Rugby football is the European equivalent of American football. The main differences:
    • Rugby players don't wear body armour, helmets, or silly breeches.
    • People don't watch major rugby matches for the advertising.
    • International rugby involves more than one country.