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L_K_M — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:24:27 MDT

May be fun as a minigame in something like Mario Party. As a full game? Come on.

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Triple07 — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:01:22 MDT

Wow I hate real Jenga so I doubt I will even look at this game anymore but I still wonder how can they expect this to do? I mean it has to cost more than actual Jenga. What kind of idiot is going to buy a more expensive virtual version of Jenga?

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Sloopydrew — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:02:06 MDT

"Pulling back" on the Wii is my least favorite thing about the control system as well. I'm still having nightmares over that disarming the bomb level in Trauma Center. You didn't have to pull back as much as to the right, then back, then down, then lift up your shoulder, then to the right again. Nope, not gonna even consider Jenga as a rental. Now, if the Wii could come up with a game where you could skip stones over a beautiful lake? Nah ... I wouldn't rent that either.

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Shachihoko — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:30:09 MDT

Maybe this kind of jenga will burn off your finger by touching those blazing hot blocks.

and the ice one would be hard, with one easy touch will be very slippery.

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PeterPetrelli — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:18:35 MDT

@Vrba79: I'm not a Halo/Counter/Gears/Killzone fanatic. Heck, you can check my thoughts on Halo 3 if you want.

I guess this is a dream come true to, er, octogenarian gamers.

- "Come on Gertrude, let's try the Hard Mode Jenga!"

- "I don't know, Adolph, my osteoarthritis... Well, let's give it a try!"

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egyptiansushi — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:41:27 MDT

If it is, say, 100 points I'd probably buy it. Damn those left-over points after buying non-only 64/NES games! They should cash in on those common 100-400 points that aren't worth anything.

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Krytha — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:06:39 MDT

This will cater to the old people who don't want to rebuild the tower each time one of their arthritic joints causes them to knock it down. Or because this is what old people do for fun? I don't know, but this will be sold to someone.

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Jawajoey — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:21:08 MDT

I just realized something... How are they going to implement finger positioning? Think about it. Changing your finger arrangement is key to Jenga. Two fingered pull sideways for outside blocks? Index finger push, followed by a two finger pull out for inside blocks? It's different motions and different muscles, just sliding a block around space will be totally different.

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MoreTypingOfTheDeadPlease — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:46:42 MDT

While i dont agree with the Guitar Hero/Rock Band argument of 'why dont you play real instruments'.

I can honestly say i wholeheartedly support a 'why not just play real jenga' argument.
Real Jenga is probably cheaper, or if you want you can make your own from real wood.
This is possibly worse than Whack A Mole GBA, the DS one at least was fun for an hour or so.

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Darkest Daze — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:44:38 MDT

I don't understand this. It's not like snowboarding, skateboarding, etc which requires certain weather and skill that takes a lot of work to get. Real Jenga is cheap and easy to setup/play. Why not actually play Jenga?

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eastx — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:33:52 MDT

Aww, I like Jenga. I think it'd be cool if the game turned out well.

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Skeep — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:20:10 MDT

@PeterPetrelli: Yeah, shame on Nintendo for allowing Atari to produce this abomination.

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SomeRandomGuy — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:17:54 MDT

@PeterPetrelli: Coming in Q3 2008: Wii Tax Forms!

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SomeRandomGuy — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:16:49 MDT

Fahey, if I were in your shoes, and someone from Atari asked me that question, I would have shouted "THIS GAME SUCKS!" before purposefully knocking down the virtual Jenga tower and storming out angrily.

But that's just me, of course. ;-)

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Irenicus — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:14:44 MDT

@LordPoochie: If it added something, had great controlls, and you had a reason to play it, as over the internet. Guess this fails at all that.

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LordPoochie — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:11:36 MDT

Jenga IS fun. I just don't see why anyone would want to buy a videogame of it when they can just buy the real thing.

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fecalchaos — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:07:42 MDT

Well, this certainly solidifies the reputation of Wii developers as catering to the "casual gamer" crowd. Or at least, gamers too "casual" to recognize a shitty game idea when they see one.

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TheBrain — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:00:04 MDT

I found it fun scrolling up and down the image on my screen, nearly an optical illusion.

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Irenicus — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:43:13 MDT

Sports, Fit and many other games/genres makes sense. Offline Jenga does not, why play it and not real jenga if you are gonna play it alone or with others NEXT to you? makes no sense at all!

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Phenix — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:38:43 MDT

@Vrba79:

Well then both of you will be very happy with this game.

@aden.exe:
If I had to place money on it, I'd guess this is the "FIRE" level. Typically fire=orange. I'm going to make a wild prediction here, too folks-- there'll be an ICE level and it will be BLUE.

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Zadaz — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:14:24 MDT

Too bad. Wooden block technology needs to be replaced with... something that can't possibly replicate the experience.

Let's see, we can play with a box of wood, or we have two dozen people work for a year to create tons of code and art assets so people can pay $250 + $40 for the game that doesn't come close to the original.

I tell yah, this "e3" is really flexing my snark muscles. I need to take a rest.

Zadaz

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Volante3192 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:08:42 MDT

This is just the crap that some game designer a while ago said we need released so we would be able to appreciate the good games more.

Jenga is a GOOD thing!

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toastedpanda2 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:52:14 MDT

The should let you create your own customized Jenga set. You could write things like "kiss me" and "feel me" on the pieces. If someone drops it they have to do what it says.....classic party game.

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Balance_In_Life (PSN) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:49:25 MDT

For some reason when i am looking at this pic, it brings up memories of Tetris Worlds. How some company tried to spice up Tetris and kinda failed. I agree with Oneletter, i think we are going to see a lot more of these "ports" (i guess that is what you would call it) of board games.

If this does end up coming true, you can bet those 50 to 70 year olds will go nuts. I can see it now, the poor guy at best buy run down by walkers with tennis balls because there are Wii's in stock around thanksgiving. Sad... :P

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Vrba79 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:43:04 MDT

@OneLetter: Actually Trauma Center reminds me of Operation, but in a good way!

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Balance_In_Life (PSN) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:42:06 MDT

"So you guys going to make fun of Jenga anymore?"

Short answer: Yes

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Vrba79 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:36:01 MDT

@PeterPetrelli: Ok, go back to your Halozone Tournament-hunt 2 derka derka edition speedy! Some people like this kidna stuff.

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Aegis: Gentleman mercenary for hire... — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:24:18 MDT

Whilst I'm quick to applaud those who try and do something a little different with the Wii, I'm equally quick to condemn the development/publishing dumbasses that think anyone in their right mind would pay good money for a half-arsed idea like this - you can buy a REAL Jenga for probably the same kinda money this'll cost and I guarantee you'll have more fun with it than you will with this cynical cash-in.

Manhunt 2 gets banned and this crime against gaming slips under the radar? Atari will probably be wondering why Wii Fitness sells crazy-numbers whilst this languishes in the bargain bins - casual gamers does not necessarily=idiots...

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Aftershock14520 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:22:17 MDT

this looks like it could be pretty fun. better then real Jenga, who the hell wants to restack all those blocks?

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bosancero — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:03:10 MDT

i wouldn't even bother packaging this game, just put it up for download on that 10-15 dollar (AU) pricepoint and you might make something of it. i can easily see this as one of those games that all consoles have that NOBODY buys (superman64 anyone)

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jgross — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:00:53 MDT

one of the advantages of real jenga (and i daresay, necessities) is tactile feedback. you know how hard to pull out based on feeling it, and vibration isn't gonna cut it, i think.

(wow, that last sentence could be very, very dirty.)

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fatbaldnet — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:00:32 MDT

This is just sad. Why not play the actual game?

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photoboy — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:58:00 MDT

I'm interested in a Jenga game, but I think the main thing about Jenga is being able to look closely at all the blocks available and pull out the one that looks/feels loose. I'm not sure you can reproduce that tactile feedback in a game.

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Kyle81 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:57:58 MDT

You know whats more fun? Real Jenga

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PeterPetrelli — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:57:04 MDT

I can't believe this. What will be next? "Throw coins to the fountain - Wii Edition"? False teeth Wiimote?

Nintendo couldn't be more embarrasing. Count me out.

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OneLetter — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:56:35 MDT

I always thought this could work if the controls were spot on, but I've also wondered what the price point on this will be.

What if they included a whole menagerie of board games that required hand finesse such as this?

Operation, Don't Break the Ice, Perfection, Ker-Plunk, all good games that could be included. Hell, even throw in Hungry Hungry Hippos for a good workout session. A collection of all these games would not only get the entire family more involved, but it would bring back the older generation to some of the games they played as a kid. (I don't think Mystery Date would make a good Wii-mote game since it's just a standard board game).

I just think this game itself had better only be $10-15, or else it just doesn't seem like there is enough substance to actually even be worth a rental. So who wants to talk to Milton-Bradley first and get this package made?

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Maleficence — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:52:05 MDT

Well, at least they felt confident, bless...

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HfAsianInvasion — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:51:13 MDT

I think they spent too much on the Jenga license and instead should have made it a variant. Everyone's pulled blocks from that tower, why can't we pull blocks out of something else? Or pyramids?

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TitillatedOcelot — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:44:09 MDT

Fahey certainly knocked down their tower.

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Kaemon — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:40:42 MDT

I would rather play the original physical Jenga.... because playing board games on computers or consoles really just... isn't normal.

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aden.exe — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:40:18 MDT

That is all kinds of orange.

A little too orange if I may say so.

aden.exe