Parents Protest Wii Beer Pong Game
It won’t be released until next week, but the new Frat Party Games: Beer Pong—a title on Nintendo’s WiiWare download service—is already sparking controversy. Lisa Lombardozzi, chairman of a Virginia Community Coalition, is apparently upset about the game’s “teen” rating, calling for parents to sign a protest petition because “The game encourages younger kids to emulate the patterns of college-age kids.”
A spokesman for the game’s creator defended it by saying, “If anything, you’re going to be drinking less…Because you are too busy playing the game, trying to beat your opponent, to be constantly picking up a beer and drinking it.” In our opinion, the kids need constructive video games like beer pong, otherwise they’ll just end up driving drunk on GTA. Watch the trailer after the jump to see what all the hype is about.
[Fairfax Times via GoNintendo]
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So they should’ve just called it “Red Plastic Cup Pong” since there’s no real beer involved. I’m sure if you really wanted to play beer pong you’d go out and buy beer, plastic cups, and some ping pong balls. Lame
Comment by Ringo — June 13, 2008 #
Every time I think Nintendo has come up with the most ridiculous accessory/game that nobody in their right mind would buy… they top it like week later. First the Wii, which basically forces you to jump around like an idiot when all you want to do is sit there playing video games (of course, they are mostly the same 5 games Nintendo has been hawking for 20 years) Then there’s that retarded wheel that looks like a toddler’s toy, only missing a little red squeak horn in the middle. Then there’s the Wii fit pad, which tricks people into thinking a doormat is game accessory. Now this crap. I guess we shouldn’t be surprised, since it’s the same company that tried to pawn off the power glove on us. Wii may sell millions of units, but statistically, most people in the world are fucking stupid.
Comment by Anaughtybear — June 15, 2008 #
I’ve been waiting anxiously since I first played this back in March.
It’s a real simple game thats (for some reason) a lot of fun and it’s going to be a huge hit at the parties I throw.
Comment by bigby — July 7, 2008 #