We couldn't decide whether to fill this post with romanticized pirate flair or fabricated ninja proverbs, so instead we'll just blurt out a balanced "HIYARGH!" and be done with it. The news that spawned this clash of cultures comes straight from Gamecock Media Group, which has announced that Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball will arrive on Xbox Live Arcade in "early 2008."
The game is the first from developer Blazing Lizard, formed earlier this year by three Volition veterans (Red Faction, Freespace, Saint's Row). "It is no secret that Pirates and Ninjas have beef," explains studio director Chris Stockman. "But it turns out both have a great love for dodgeball and unique skills when it comes to playing the game. We are bringing together sworn enemies for what I can guarantee will be explosive dodgeball action." [Warning: Do not read the last sentence! You will regret it!]
We're not shuriken back up those promises yet, but there's avast amount of potential when it comes to this age old stealth-striking, swashbuckling saga.
Reader Comments (37)
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 3:26PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 3:19PM (Unverified) said
The image alone reminds me if Little Big Planet met Blue Dragon.
They also need a robots vs. zombies add-on/version (or separate game altogether).
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They also need a robots vs. zombies add-on/version (or separate game altogether).
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 3:28PM (Unverified) said
It means exactly what it says it means.
Nothing less. Nothing more.
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Nothing less. Nothing more.
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 4:33PM (Unverified) said
That was classic!
'Say what one more time mutha fucka!'
'Do they speak English in What?'
Best episode of Boondocks when he uses those lines.
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'Say what one more time mutha fucka!'
'Do they speak English in What?'
Best episode of Boondocks when he uses those lines.
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 3:34PM (Unverified) said
I could never choose between the two, to be honest.
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Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 3:40PM (Unverified) said
haha looks fun. And I enjoy throwing as much money as possible at anyone who has anything to do with Volition.
Thanks again for Red Faction.
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Thanks again for Red Faction.
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 3:45PM (Unverified) said
Like the Hatfield - McCoy feud, no one can say for sure why these noble warrior groups have taken up arms against one another. Or in this case, balls against one another.
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Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 4:01PM (Unverified) said
I feel like a dork for laughing at the name "Gamecock."
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Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 4:01PM llllFlREBlRDllll said
I am soooo going to buy this. It's going to be one of the best '08 XBLA games, I assure that, and for the record...
Pirates FTW!
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Pirates FTW!
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 4:30PM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
"Chuck Norris: Superbeing" can't be far behind
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Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 7:57PM (Unverified) said
You're wrong about the title, its . . .
Chuck Norris vs. Marvel & DC & Capcom & SNK
There will be only one difficulty setting, Easy. In this mode Chuck will fight with one arm tied to one leg behind his back.
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Chuck Norris vs. Marvel & DC & Capcom & SNK
There will be only one difficulty setting, Easy. In this mode Chuck will fight with one arm tied to one leg behind his back.
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 4:32PM JonahFalcon said
Joystiq: You forgot to mention that a Zombie team has been confirmed.
Now all we need are Vikings.
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Now all we need are Vikings.
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 4:37PM (Unverified) said
The only thing that could make this better are more strange teams: Zombies, Robots, Vikings, Dinosaurs.
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Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 4:47PM JonahFalcon said
They're already working on Pimps at Sea, remember?
The sequel will be Pimps in Space.
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The sequel will be Pimps in Space.
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 5:03PM JonahFalcon said
Time to VOTE!
http://www.gamestooge.com/2007/11/02/poll-what-team-should-be-in-pirates-vs-ninjas-dodgeball/
Today’s poll is, what team would you most like to see join the Pirates, Ninjas and Zombies? We start with four team types, and you can add a type if you like. Here’s the initial quartet:
Robots
Vikings
Dinosaurs
Pimps
Vote away!
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http://www.gamestooge.com/2007/11/02/poll-what-team-should-be-in-pirates-vs-ninjas-dodgeball/
Today’s poll is, what team would you most like to see join the Pirates, Ninjas and Zombies? We start with four team types, and you can add a type if you like. Here’s the initial quartet:
Robots
Vikings
Dinosaurs
Pimps
Vote away!
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 5:36PM (Unverified) said
Ninjas are better because http://www.realultimatepower.net/ started this entire battle. Ninjas came FIRST, and thus ninjas are BETTER. Read the scripts man. They totally destroy those bitch-ass lazer-shooting ninjas with their amazing guitar solos and their giant boners.
And what the hell, internet memes get their own games now? I want All Your Base: The Game. Somebody get on that. I want to set somebody up the bomb and move some ZIGs for great justice. I want to show the world that I actually DO have chance to survive make my time.
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And what the hell, internet memes get their own games now? I want All Your Base: The Game. Somebody get on that. I want to set somebody up the bomb and move some ZIGs for great justice. I want to show the world that I actually DO have chance to survive make my time.
Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 6:08PM JonahFalcon said
I have no doubt that if the XBLA version is popular, it'll come to PSN.
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Posted: Nov 2nd 2007 6:07PM JonahFalcon said
Someone added "Monkeys" to the GameStooge.com poll :p
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