Midway to Create Adult Swim Titles 84

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Midway Games will be coordinating with Cartoon Network to create titles based on the Adult Swim block of shows, Voodoo Extreme reports. The shows up for conversion include Harvey Birdman, The Brak Show, and Sealab 2021. From the article: "ADULT SWIM is a phenomenon with young adult viewers who identify with the edgy, irreverent tone of the shows and the block...Clearly, lots of ADULT SWIM fans are avid gamers, and we look forward to working with Midway to make games the fans will love."

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Gameplay inspired by these? (Score:3, Interesting)

by papadiablo ( 609676 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @04:25PM (#11680921)

One can't even imagine what manner of gameplay these shows will inspire. Half the time they don't make any sense yet are hilarious. I'm looking forward to losing my mind trying to figure these games out.

- Re:Gameplay inspired by these? (Score:2, Funny)
  
  by Loadmaster ( 720754 ) writes:
  
  Well, we already know what the Sealab game will be. That's where you hang wind chimes for an hour then you fight. Don't forget the balloon stage.
  
  Swi
  - Re:Gameplay inspired by these? (Score:2)
    
    by SetupWeasel ( 54062 ) writes:
    
    BONUS PRETZEL!
  - Re:Gameplay inspired by these? (Score:1)
    
    by bar-agent ( 698856 ) writes:
    
    And you can get stung by a scorpion for a power-up.
    
    That episode was unsettling.
  - - Re:Gameplay inspired by these? (Score:2)
      
      by wed128 ( 722152 ) writes:
      
      I'm helping! I'm helping!
- Adventure Games! Please! (Score:2)
  
  by cowscows ( 103644 ) writes:
  
  Seriously. Sam and Max was a comic book with a relatively similar mix of humor and bizarre realities, and lucas arts made a fantastic adventure game out of it so many years back.
  
  It's the perfect gametype for something like this, because it can be tightly scripted to allow for good writers to fill it with humor, but at the same time, it's very interactive, and requires experimentation and imagination. And all the stuff that doesn't work usually at least invokes an amusing quote or something.
- Re:Gameplay inspired by these? (Score:1)
  
  by MatW ( 842555 ) writes:
  
  I love watching Adult Swim...though I dont have the luxury these days becuase of work and school. It would look promising to bring a game version of it. If not for the gameplay but just to see and interact with your favorite characters in Adult Swim. Love to play MeatWad and Shake!
- Naw, the real question is... (Score:3, Insightful)
  
  by rsilvergun ( 571051 ) writes:
  
  what's gonna be worse, the GBA platformer or the XBox 3D fighter (yes, I stole the joke).
- Re:Gameplay inspired by these? (Score:2)
  
  by Rayonic ( 462789 ) writes:
  
  I could very easily see some old-style Adventure games coming out of this. If I recall, they made a Beavis and Butthead adventure game for the PC, which met with good reviews.
- Re:Gameplay inspired by these? (Score:1)
  
  by Tombstone-f ( 49843 ) writes:
  
  I can't wait for
  "Captain Murphy's, Pod Six are Jerks, Golf Challenge
  (featuring Eggers and Monster Hesh)"
but where.. (Score:1)

by Tepshen ( 851674 ) writes:

.. is the Aqua Teen Hunger Force game? I want to be a moon master damnit.
- Re:but where.. (Score:4, Funny)
  
  by Loadmaster ( 720754 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @04:39PM (#11681107)
  
  It's in there too. For some reason it was left out of the summary, but if you follow the link Aqua Teens are mentioned first.
  
  I can't wait for that game either. I'm sure UT2K4's Redeemer will have nothing on the Quad Laser. I hear it will amaze ya.
  
  Swi
  
  - Re:but where.. (Score:4, Funny)
    
    by generic-man ( 33649 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @04:51PM (#11681248) Homepage Journal
    
    The bullet is enormous! There is no escaping.
    
    Jumping is useless.
    
    - Re:but where.. (Score:1)
      
      by porp ( 24384 ) writes:
      
      I can escape because I am the Moon Master!
      
      porp
- Re:but where.. (Score:2, Funny)
  
  by generic-man ( 33649 ) writes:
  
  There's also Video Ouija and Meatwad's untitled insult game ("You stole my wristwatch." "You dumb, I already have a wristwatch! You dumb!" BUUUURNED!)
  
  But what I wouldn't give for a re-release of Clamdigger [everything2.com]...
  - Re:but where.. (Score:1)
    
    by drxray ( 839725 ) writes:
    
    Wow! Best thing I've read all day. Must-find-rom...
    
    p.s. if the ATHF game was based on that insult game it would would be really cool, but I'd have thought that making something resembling-but-legally-distinct-from Gish, with Meatwad as the star, would be pretty likely too.
  - Re:but where.. (Score:2)
    
    by Joe Tie. ( 567096 ) writes:
    
    Wow. That's about all I can say in the shock of realising not only that Clamdigger is real, but that it's... Well, that it is what it is!
  - Re:but where.. (Score:2)
    
    by bckrispi ( 725257 ) writes:
    
    Don't forget the DDR-esque Spirit Journey Formation Aniversary.
- Re:but where.. (Score:2, Informative)
  
  by Phu5ion ( 838043 ) writes:
  
  the Foreigner Belt.
  
  Best weapon ever!
- Re:but where.. (Score:1)
  
  by FatRatBastard ( 7583 ) writes:
  
  I envisions bitch slapping... pride obliterating bitch slapping.
  
  Maybe some fart eating thrown in for good measure.
- Re:but where.. (Score:3, Interesting)
  
  by jgoemat ( 565882 ) writes:
  
  Cause we are the Aqua Teens! Gotta love a game where you can pick up and throw practically anything and it explodes on the ground.
  I think ATHF would make a great platformer, you have three unique characters to play and lots of enemies. Maybe it could be like GTA and you could drive the "Danger Car" around town on missions. They are detectives after all :)
  - Re:but where.. (Score:2, Informative)
    
    by beerman2k ( 521609 ) writes:
    
    I blieve that's "Danger Cart"
    - Re:but where.. (Score:2)
      
      by bckrispi ( 725257 ) writes:
      
      Correct. And they also quit being detectives - no money in it. How would you like to buy some Ultra Mega Braids?
  - Re:but where.. (Score:1)
    
    by generic-man ( 33649 ) writes:
    
    From "Bad Replicant":
    
    Major Shake: Do you have a car?
    Meatwad: Well, we have a cart. Would you like me to pull you somewhere?
    Major Shake: No, that'd take forever. Hey, maybe I can replicate your neighbor's rig.
    Frylock: I thought you said you couldn't replicate other things.
    Major Shake: Well, I don't know that I can't. I will need one of those... amazing... space age... you know, tubes.
    Frylock: What, a pipe?
    Major Shake: Yeah, that.
    
    (later)
    Meatwad: So is he, like, replicating it?
    (Major Shake bashes Carl's w
    - Re:but where.. (Score:1)
      
      by theantipop ( 803016 ) writes:
      
      Sorry but I have to issue a correction. It's Master Shake.
      - Re:but where.. (Score:1)
        
        by flink ( 18449 ) writes:
        
        Major Shake was the Master Shake clone.
  - Re:but where.. (Score:1)
    
    by Cruez ( 859655 ) writes:
    
    I actually think that ATHF would make a pretty good platform game.... after all... Aqua Teen Hunger Force is the POOP..
- - Re:but where.. (Score:2)
    
    by MBraynard ( 653724 ) writes:
    
    Funniest ./ post I've seen this week.
- Re:but where.. (Score:1)
  
  by bjb ( 3050 ) * writes:
  
  hey.. hey.. do a search on that thing.. for free pizza ... and see if it comes out of that drive..
  is this a drive?
- Re:but where.. (Score:1)
  
  by hobbesx ( 259250 ) writes:
  
  I want to be a moon master damnit.
  
  Hey! Do you wanna sign my sheet? I only need like, nine more people. We're trying to save the moon's craps!
The Brak Show (Score:3, Interesting)

by crow ( 16139 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @04:28PM (#11680961) Homepage Journal

So they're going to create games based on a show that was canceled over a year ago? And will they have old Mom or new Mom for the voice?

I loved the Brak Show. It would be nice to think that a video game company expressing interest in it might help to bring it back, but I'm not holding my breath. Most likely, they have some idea that will incorporate characters from a bunch of the different shows.

- Re:The Brak Show (Score:3, Interesting)
  
  by WhatAmIDoingHere ( 742870 ) * writes:
  
  Did you buy the Brak DVD? If it sells well they may bring it back. It's worked before..
- Re:The Brak Show (Score:2)
  
  by SetupWeasel ( 54062 ) writes:
  
  In one of the episodes they did have a video game.
  
  It was called "Headkicker." I always wanted to play that game.
  - Re:The Brak Show (Score:3, Informative)
    
    by k_187 ( 61692 ) writes:
    
    headkicker 2 the final kick is a flash game on adult swim.com its not too bad, just really repetitive.
If you're looking for me (Score:2)

by Deanasc ( 201050 ) writes:

So in the Sealab game do you lose if it doesn't blow up at the end?
- Re:If you're looking for me (Score:1)
  
  by GoodbyeBlueSky1 ( 176887 ) writes:
  
  That would be BIZARRO!
  - Re:If you're looking for me (Score:1)
    
    by bersl2 ( 689221 ) writes:
    
    BIZARRO I love you!
    - - Re:If you're looking for me (Score:2)
        
        by bckrispi ( 725257 ) writes:
        
        Mmphh! Pod Six... Total suck-pod!
        
        Re:If you're looking for me (Score:2)
        
        by bckrispi ( 725257 ) writes:
        
        That's it, Eggers. You're going on report!
Humor is not interactive (Score:5, Insightful)

by MBraynard ( 653724 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @04:56PM (#11681340) Journal

But video games are. They may borrow the characters, but I doubt they will feature much more than amusing quips - witness "Simpsons: Hit and Run."

- Re:Humor is not interactive (Score:2, Interesting)
  
  by chudgoo ( 812186 ) writes:
  
  Which is, by the way, the best representation of the Simpsons universe to date.
  The little quips do get annoying, but the gameplay is solid for once.
  They essentually borrowed the GTA game engine/formula and skinned it with the Simpsons.
  While "Hit and Run" was well recieved, the list of horrible Simpson themed games is way too long...
  The Simpsons: Skateboarding (lowest rating on any game ever in Game Informer. It scored a -1- [gameinformer.com].)
  The Simpsons: Wrestling
  The Simpsons: Road Rage (Crazy Taxi reskinned)
  The S
  - Re:Humor is not interactive (Score:3, Interesting)
    
    by MBraynard ( 653724 ) writes:
    
    I forgot to mention the Road Rage. It was actually a very fun game and probably better than Crazy Taxi. I enjoyed it tremendously.
- Re:Humor is not interactive (Score:1)
  
  by eboot ( 697478 ) writes:
  
  It's true i mean neither Monkey Island or Sam and Max were funny... Oh wait, yes they were. As was the Discworld game (only played the first one). I know these were all point and click adventures but it shows it can be done.
you know it (Score:1)

by chigun ( 770799 ) writes:

Oh please oh please finally make Clam Digger.
- Re:you know it (Score:1)
  
  by nb caffeine ( 448698 ) writes:
  
  I want the kick ass fighting game with action missles. the legend of sol-tar!
I smell BS (Score:3, Interesting)

by Mitaphane ( 96828 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @05:32PM (#11682022) Homepage

Ok, I read the blurb on Slashdot and I was more than skeptical. Another lame platform game grafted onto funny cartoon characters? *sigh* But a voice inside me said, you know it might not be that bad...

Then I read TFA...

"ADULT SWIM is a phenomenon with young adult viewers who identify with the edgy, irreverent tone of the shows and the block,"

Turns out it is going to be that bad.

- Re:I smell BS (Score:5, Insightful)
  
  by softspokenrevolution ( 644206 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @06:45PM (#11683014) Journal
  
  You know you're in trouble any time someone uses the word 'edgy'.
  
T or M ?!? (Score:1, Interesting)

by Anonymous Coward writes:

Considering Adult Swim, is intended for viewing by Adults, will the games be rated M or get neutered down to T?
Better graphics than the original (Score:2, Interesting)

by Asmor ( 775910 ) writes:

You know, considering the fact that most if not all of the adult swim shows could be done in Flash and noone would be any the wiser, I wonder what the graphics on these upcoming games will be... Hopefully they'll stick to 2D... Actually, I think a 3D game with well-animated, high-resolution 2D sprites could be very enjoyable.
- Re:Better graphics than the original (Score:1)
  
  by jwilloug ( 6402 ) writes:
  
  Umm, the Adult Swim show are done in Flash, except for Venture Brothers and the early Birdmans.
  - Re:Better graphics than the original (Score:1)
    
    by Asmor ( 775910 ) writes:
    
    Wow. I guessed as much... but I'm surprised it's actually true.
Mmm... (Score:3, Funny)

by the_skywise ( 189793 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @06:29PM (#11682830)

Maybe they could make a Family Guy: The Game..

Oh..

Wait...

Personally... (Score:3, Insightful)

by DragonPup ( 302885 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @06:50PM (#11683085)

...I'd rather see a Venture Brothers game.

- YES YES YES (Score:3, Funny)
  
  by Ayanami Rei ( 621112 ) * writes:
  
  It'd be cool if it's Brock that gets incapicated somehow and Dr. V has to actually pull his shit together, take some valium, and get in his dad's mecha suit to wreak havoc on the Monarch or some shit.
  - Re:YES YES YES (Score:1)
    
    by Oracle of Bandwidth ( 528405 ) writes:
    
    Would the pills actually work?
    Brisby: The serum must be interacting with something in his system.. the man's a pill popper, after all.
- Re:Personally... (Score:1)
  
  by mink ( 266117 ) writes:
  
  I'd like to see one centering on Dr. Orphius.
meh (Score:1, Insightful)

by Anonymous Coward writes:

What they don't mention is that also Midway picked up the rights to other Cartoon Network shows such as Ed, Edd and Eddie. Basically this was just a grab-up on Midway's part, and they will probably make horrible games for each and every one they grabbed. Just imagine: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Cart Racing!
the age ladder (Score:5, Interesting)

by Knights who say 'INT ( 708612 ) writes: on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @07:19PM (#11683405) Journal

If it says "for teenagers", it's for preteens. If it says for "young adults", it's for 15-18s. People want to be older than they are until they reach 23-24ish.

- Re:the age ladder (Score:2)
  
  by Geoffreyerffoeg ( 729040 ) writes:
  
  Indeed. Witness "Seventeen" magazine.
Let's see... (Score:2)

by Masami Eiri ( 617825 ) writes:

Sealab will be a classic point-and-click adventure game.
Aqua Teens will be a Space Invaders ripoff (the moonians are the only good thing from that show anyway)
Harvey Birdman will play out like a Japanese "visual novel" or dating sim (minus the dating)
Brak will be something along the lines of the old Monty Python game (not Holy Grail, the other, totally irreverent one)
Venture Bros. will be a platformer

I think I covered all the non-anime shows.
I smell... (Score:3, Insightful)

by bluemeep ( 669505 ) writes: <bluemeepNO@SPAMgmail.com> on Tuesday February 15, 2005 @10:07PM (#11685031) Homepage

...sidescrolling platformers with loose physics destined for the $9.99 pile in the back of the Toys'R'Us electronics department.
Call me crazy.

What worries me most... (Score:2, Insightful)

by Master_T ( 836808 ) writes:

...is the fact that midway is doing the development. I mean Midway is not exactly a "home run" developer. Sounds like the're headed for a "leisure suit larry"/"BMXXX" quality game but with animated french-fries instead of boobies.
- Re:What worries me most... (Score:1)
  
  by Repugnant_Shit ( 263651 ) writes:
  
  Woah. So when you beat the game and she takes her top off there's no jubblies, only a biggie-sized order of fries? Freaky. I could get into that.
- Re:Chef's Luv Suck (Score:1)
  
  by DaleNixon ( 853485 ) writes:
  
  s/majoryly/majorly
- Re:Chef's Luv Suck (Score:1)
  
  by Some_Llama ( 763766 ) writes:
  
  dood, chef's love shack rocks... have you ever played that game?
I smell complete utter garbage and waste of time.. (Score:2, Insightful)

by cnelzie ( 451984 ) writes:

...those shows don't really lend themselves to video games as much as most every other Cartoon Network license does...

I can see a "Dexter's Laboratory Game" wherein Dexter must do battle with Mandark(sp?) and keep his sister from his lab.

I can see a 'Big O' or 'Megas XLR' based giant robot fighting games.

Teen Titans, Justice League and the Power Puff Girls lend themselves to an action/adventure platform type game.

The Adult Swim shows? Nope, not when some of the most funny parts is when a ch
- Re:I smell complete utter garbage and waste of tim (Score:1)
  
  by GopherDylan ( 769974 ) writes:
  
  "Dexter's Laboratory Game"
  
  Do you mean this game?
  Dexter's Lab: Mandark's Lab [gamezone.com]
This shouldn't take long... (Score:1)

by Rico_Suave ( 147634 ) writes:

The cartoons are already done in Flash (or at least it appears that way)... just a couple of action scripts, and *BAM*!!!11 New game!
- Re:Swimming?! (Score:1)
  
  by th3space ( 531154 ) writes:
  
  Adult Swim is something that happen(s/ed) every summer at almost every municipal pool across this country (well, the south, I don't know what happens outside of here). Basically, during Adult Swim, all kids are out of the pool. It generally last(s/ed) an hour or so (I don't know if they still do it or not, as the last municipal thing I've visited was either a court house or a golf course). It allowed the grown up folk to swim freely without having to worry about all the little splashy bastards getting wa
uhhhhh... (Score:1)

by th3space ( 531154 ) writes:

There is, to my mind, only one Adult Swim show that lends itself to the video game medium: Venture Brothers. There are villians with legitimate empires (as opposed to those on ATHF, which have mainly delusions of granduer). There is action (as opposed to Sealab which has primarily wacky adventures). There is intrigue (as opposed to Tom Goes to the Mayor, which mostly sucks on every level).

Even then, I don't see how any of these shows, VB included, would make a worthwhile game...but hey, I'm still playin

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Adventure Games! Please! (Score:2)

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you know it (Score:1)

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I smell BS (Score:3, Interesting)

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T or M ?!? (Score:1, Interesting)

Better graphics than the original (Score:2, Interesting)

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Mmm... (Score:3, Funny)

Personally... (Score:3, Insightful)

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the age ladder (Score:5, Interesting)

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Let's see... (Score:2)

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This shouldn't take long... (Score:1)

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