Considering that the only N-Space-developed game we ever enjoyed was Geist on the GameCube, it's no surprise that we had absolutely no idea they were working on a WiiWare game (but we did know they were working with Wii). Now that we've found out what it is (Target Toss Pro: Bags), we're actually kind of intrigued, albeit because we think we're in some kind of dream right now, waiting for someone to wake us up.
Seriously, you toss bags? Like, that's the game? We're shocked into submission, because we really can't believe that they're making a game where you toss bags. What's in the bags? Smuggled diamonds? Dirt? What's next? A WiiWare hopscotch game? How about Duck Duck Goose? And what's with the name of the game? Is it implying that other Target Toss Pro games are on the horizon? Target Toss Pro: Bottles and Target Toss Pro: Your Wiimote into the TV anyone?
Perhaps we're just too cynical, but with so many great ideas floating around out there, we're just upset when we see someone is developing a game where you toss bags. Because it's more fun in a video game than in real life. And, believe us, we've tossed bags in real life before. It's not that fun, so we imagine a game based on that concept won't be much more fun, either.
Reader Comments (16)
Posted: May 1st 2008 7:21PM (Unverified) said
This is too funny. Hey - they're not just people tossing bags, they're PROFESSIONAL bag tossers.
Can you put that down on your income tax return or your passport?
Profession: bag tosser.
OK, a bit of research and I've discovered there's no such thing as the "N. Bag Toss L." but this is the implementation of a coin-op machine.
The coin-op's website (http://www.targettosspro.com/ttp/TTP/Bags/) has a high score page called "Top Tossers"... I guess they don't have any Brits working in their company!!
Can you put that down on your income tax return or your passport?
Profession: bag tosser.
OK, a bit of research and I've discovered there's no such thing as the "N. Bag Toss L." but this is the implementation of a coin-op machine.
The coin-op's website (http://www.targettosspro.com/ttp/TTP/Bags/) has a high score page called "Top Tossers"... I guess they don't have any Brits working in their company!!
Posted: May 1st 2008 7:24PM (Unverified) said
I read IGN's preview of it, and I'm actually very interested in it.
Broadcast-like announcing and making it seem like a big deal type of sport sounds fun.
Broadcast-like announcing and making it seem like a big deal type of sport sounds fun.
Posted: May 1st 2008 8:20PM Macroy said
I started laughing at the "smuggled diamonds" part. Well played.
And, hey, get your hands off of my bags!
And, hey, get your hands off of my bags!
Posted: May 1st 2008 8:42PM Shogan said
Hopefully there's a salad mode as well.
Posted: May 1st 2008 9:54PM DBuckEye said
Why is "Bags" the subtitle? What else could you be tossing? Ballsacks?
Posted: May 1st 2008 10:13PM (Unverified) said
If you read IGN's interview, it says that the game is called "COrnhole" in Cincinnati.
"Cornhole" combined with "Bag Tossing"=ROFL
"Cornhole" combined with "Bag Tossing"=ROFL
Posted: May 1st 2008 10:14PM dhelor said
First thing I thought of was this:
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/dhelor/mybag.jpg
Don't worry, it's SFW.
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/dhelor/mybag.jpg
Don't worry, it's SFW.
Posted: May 1st 2008 10:41PM hvnlysoldr said
I think Geist's concept of "need a bigger gun? possess a bigger guy" was cool. Just that they got their hands tied. I think Disaster Day of Crisis runs the same risk.
Posted: May 2nd 2008 12:21AM blarz said
Haha! We have the "arcade" version of this game at my work (TGI Fridays) and it is pretty awesome. Uses the same system as Golden Tee games (the spinning ball). It's a fun game. Not sure how well it will translate into a WiiWare game though...
Posted: May 2nd 2008 1:00AM (Unverified) said
This is the kind of thing that might be nice to have in your dorm room or apartment on a weekend. Sit around with a few friends and have some drinks while you're playing. Leave the door open and see who else walks in. I think people will be curious because it seems like such a random pick-up-and-play game. Plus it doesn't have cartoon graphics, which is great!
Posted: May 2nd 2008 2:53AM (Unverified) said
you guys dont understand, for that matter neither do I. It's called cornhole and here in good old Ohio you can't drive down a street in a college town without seeing college kids drinking natty lite outta cans and playing good ole' cornhole. its crazy and kind of a running joke. the game is kinda fun though.
Posted: May 2nd 2008 10:32AM baby sea tuna said
Yeah, they call this Cornhole here in Baltimore too...though most of us call it "Douche Bag" since that's what most of the people who play it are.
Posted: May 2nd 2008 1:22PM (Unverified) said
obviously you've never been to cincinnati.
cornhole started here and is part of daily life in the summer.
but this game is just a dumb idea. should've been an add on to deca summer sports or whatever. no one's gonna pay 30-40 bucks to toss bags when they could go outside and do it in real life for free. stupid game execs.
cornhole started here and is part of daily life in the summer.
but this game is just a dumb idea. should've been an add on to deca summer sports or whatever. no one's gonna pay 30-40 bucks to toss bags when they could go outside and do it in real life for free. stupid game execs.
Posted: May 2nd 2008 8:46PM hvnlysoldr said
I've just seen a cornhole games sign in Chardon...




