Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball confirmed for XBLA
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Nov 2nd 2007 at 2:55PM }
The game is the first from developer Blazing Lizard, formed earlier this year by three Volition veterans (Red Faction, Freespace, Saint's Row). "It is no secret that Pirates and Ninjas have beef," explains studio director Chris Stockman. "But it turns out both have a great love for dodgeball and unique skills when it comes to playing the game. We are bringing together sworn enemies for what I can guarantee will be explosive dodgeball action." [Warning: Do not read the last sentence! You will regret it!]
We're not shuriken back up those promises yet, but there's avast amount of potential when it comes to this age old stealth-striking, swashbuckling saga.
Gallery: Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball
_thumbnail.jpg "Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce (Ryu)")
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jerk Face @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:00PM
That was the best sentence ever written. Ever.
x876543 @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:26PM
http://www.splitreason.com/productdetail.php?id=390
I am a pirate and a ninja of sorts.
Dr. @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:32PM
Wonderful, now my eyes are bleeding. Thanks Ludwig!
Geist @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:01PM
Oh. My. God.
YES.
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:01PM
I'm so fucking buying.
def PD @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:19PM
The image alone reminds me if Little Big Planet met Blue Dragon.
They also need a robots vs. zombies add-on/version (or separate game altogether).
rv @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:08PM
BEST DLC EVER. Even better than that time I paid for horse armor!
Cal @ Nov 2nd 2007 11:53PM
Dude, Horse Armor was totally worth it.
Vegnagun (Brushed With Fame) @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:23PM
Finally, the video game equivalent to Samuel L. Jackson
Jerk Face @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:25PM
LOL
I don't even know what the fuck that MEANS!
Norm @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:27PM
hahahahahaha
d-pad @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:28PM
It means exactly what it says it means.
Nothing less. Nothing more.
StrangeBum @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:33PM
That was classic!
'Say what one more time mutha fucka!'
'Do they speak English in What?'
Best episode of Boondocks when he uses those lines.
Sean @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:34PM
I could never choose between the two, to be honest.
Shibathedog @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:40PM
haha looks fun. And I enjoy throwing as much money as possible at anyone who has anything to do with Volition.
Thanks again for Red Faction.
Zoidberg Jesus (a.k.a. Jebo) @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:45PM
Like the Hatfield - McCoy feud, no one can say for sure why these noble warrior groups have taken up arms against one another. Or in this case, balls against one another.
Hobo Joe @ Nov 2nd 2007 3:49PM
Ludwig, you glorious bastard.
Howard-the-Duck @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:01PM
I feel like a dork for laughing at the name "Gamecock."
Sieged Eagle @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:01PM
I am soooo going to buy this. It's going to be one of the best '08 XBLA games, I assure that, and for the record...
Pirates FTW!
StrangeBum @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:35PM
Word.
Pirates, hombre, pirates.
Batzarro @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:30PM
"Chuck Norris: Superbeing" can't be far behind
Clack @ Nov 2nd 2007 7:57PM
You're wrong about the title, its . . .
Chuck Norris vs. Marvel & DC & Capcom & SNK
There will be only one difficulty setting, Easy. In this mode Chuck will fight with one arm tied to one leg behind his back.
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:32PM
Joystiq: You forgot to mention that a Zombie team has been confirmed.
Now all we need are Vikings.
blitzkrieg999 @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:33PM
This game needs a PC port as well!
PhrawzT @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:37PM
The only thing that could make this better are more strange teams: Zombies, Robots, Vikings, Dinosaurs.
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:46PM
They already have Zombies.
Lee @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:41PM
I think Bungie should make this game :P
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:47PM
They're already working on Pimps at Sea, remember?
The sequel will be Pimps in Space.
The3rdNuisance @ Nov 2nd 2007 4:57PM
Dang it, the warning didn't work! I CAN'T THINK ANYMORE! GAH!
Eitherway, the game looks awesome, and the wordplay is mind-raping.
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 2nd 2007 5:03PM
Time to VOTE!
http://www.gamestooge.com/2007/11/02/poll-what-team-should-be-in-pirates-vs-ninjas-dodgeball/
Today’s poll is, what team would you most like to see join the Pirates, Ninjas and Zombies? We start with four team types, and you can add a type if you like. Here’s the initial quartet:
Robots
Vikings
Dinosaurs
Pimps
Vote away!
Rubang B (BRUSH WITH FAME) @ Nov 2nd 2007 5:36PM
Ninjas are better because http://www.realultimatepower.net/ started this entire battle. Ninjas came FIRST, and thus ninjas are BETTER. Read the scripts man. They totally destroy those bitch-ass lazer-shooting ninjas with their amazing guitar solos and their giant boners.
And what the hell, internet memes get their own games now? I want All Your Base: The Game. Somebody get on that. I want to set somebody up the bomb and move some ZIGs for great justice. I want to show the world that I actually DO have chance to survive make my time.
John @ Nov 2nd 2007 5:52PM
Where's the PSN love?
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 2nd 2007 6:08PM
I have no doubt that if the XBLA version is popular, it'll come to PSN.
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 2nd 2007 6:07PM
Someone added "Monkeys" to the GameStooge.com poll :p
Joshua @ Nov 2nd 2007 6:59PM
OLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO)LO)LO)L
Clack @ Nov 2nd 2007 9:35PM
I'm waiting for the GOTY edition.
SoulBlade @ Nov 2nd 2007 8:49PM
that's awesome.