Worried that the game might only be for kidz? Activision's David Oxford claims the game was designed for all ages, saying, "With the whole family competing against each other as their favorite zoosters, you have never seen action this wild." Clearly Mr. Oxford doesn't know about our weekend trip to Tijuana a month back.
Activision announces Madagascar Kartz, misses crucial naming opportunity
by Ben Gilbert 
on Oct 12th 2009 1:30PM
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Worried that the game might only be for kidz? Activision's David Oxford claims the game was designed for all ages, saying, "With the whole family competing against each other as their favorite zoosters, you have never seen action this wild." Clearly Mr. Oxford doesn't know about our weekend trip to Tijuana a month back.
Reader Comments (67)
Posted: Oct 12th 2009 1:31PM (Unverified) said
I would go for "Madagascars" myself but either way the names horrible....
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Posted: Oct 12th 2009 1:45PM StormEagle said
It pains me to see how these companies continue to rape the english language. No wonder kids are failing in school...
"Mommy, the box says it's spelled Kartz. Not Carts"
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"Mommy, the box says it's spelled Kartz. Not Carts"
Posted: Oct 12th 2009 2:04PM I AM IRONHIDE said
The sequel will be:
The Penguins of Madagascar Kartz.
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The Penguins of Madagascar Kartz.
Posted: Oct 12th 2009 2:09PM (Unverified) said
Man, was I the only one to immediately think a good name would have been "Karmagascar"?
And you could be this awesome guy called Max Damage driving a huge red car, running runs over old ladies and cows, racking up points and... no?
Maybe it was just me then... :|
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And you could be this awesome guy called Max Damage driving a huge red car, running runs over old ladies and cows, racking up points and... no?
Maybe it was just me then... :|
Posted: Oct 12th 2009 2:12PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
Posted: Oct 12th 2009 4:28PM ch3burashka said
Can't wait 'til the Quicken add-on, Madagaschartz.
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Posted: Oct 12th 2009 4:32PM comradetrotskii said
Madagaskartzmageddon?
I'd fucking play that. Then we'd see what the innards family's favorite 'Zoosters' look like. Bet the kids would think it was a treat.
Side note:
"With the whole family competing against each other as their favorite zoosters, you have never seen action this wild"
An actual real life human being said this? That guy must have to drink at least two bottles of scotch every night to sleep.
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I'd fucking play that. Then we'd see what the innards family's favorite 'Zoosters' look like. Bet the kids would think it was a treat.
Side note:
"With the whole family competing against each other as their favorite zoosters, you have never seen action this wild"
An actual real life human being said this? That guy must have to drink at least two bottles of scotch every night to sleep.
Posted: Oct 13th 2009 5:54AM (Unverified) said
Madagashartz?
Madagaskatz?
the potential for trouble is too great. I'm partial to Madgashartz myself. "I need to go change my underwear, I was playing Madagashartz and shit my pants while trying to fart!"
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Madagaskatz?
the potential for trouble is too great. I'm partial to Madgashartz myself. "I need to go change my underwear, I was playing Madagashartz and shit my pants while trying to fart!"
Posted: Oct 12th 2009 1:38PM Marco le Polo said
I think they didn't want to disgrace the land of Madagascar with something as perverse as "Madagaskartz".
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Posted: Oct 12th 2009 2:33PM Marco le Polo said
I see and you're wanting to see this ported to another platform as well?
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Posted: Oct 12th 2009 1:41PM Shagittarius said
They were originally planning Madigascash-in. But then they realized it was already tapped out.
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Posted: Oct 12th 2009 1:46PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
Activision...more like Stupidvision.
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Posted: Oct 12th 2009 1:46PM Saria the Cat said
Are "zoosters" just furries on wheels? Because that frightens me.
:(
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:(
Posted: Oct 12th 2009 3:31PM sonicspike41 said
Yeah, PETA might raise a stink to have them treated better. Then, after they've caused a media shit storm about the game, they'll go back to putting animals to sleep instead of finding them a home.
Too controversial? Okay, here's a better comment:
Furries on wheels? Well this game ought to do well with 4chan.
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Too controversial? Okay, here's a better comment:
Furries on wheels? Well this game ought to do well with 4chan.
Posted: Oct 12th 2009 1:49PM Saria the Cat said
Aww, reply fail. The meme that always shows up to my comment parties uninvited.
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Posted: Oct 12th 2009 2:14PM darkinchworm said
And when I get there, all the hotties have already gone home and the good food has vanished.
I was sooo pissed about those bon bons.
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I was sooo pissed about those bon bons.
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