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Grease video game to heat up the Wii and DS
Lydia Sung - Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | 10:09AM (PT) 0 Like


Inspired by the classic film, bringin' back the memories

505 Games, in collaboration with Paramount Digital Entertainment, will be overseeing and publishing a Grease video game on Nintendo DS and Wii.

This is a massive trip down memory lane for a lot of people, no doubt, and especially well-timed given the rise in casual gaming.  More than ever, we see gamers from more unusual demographics.  Looks like a possible buy for more casual gamers, or anyone looking for a family-friendly experience. 

“We are really excited about working with Paramount Digital Entertainment to turn this world famous film into a video game for the very first time. Working with such a well known and much loved brand is a great opportunity and we believe the collaboration further strengthens 505 Games’ entertainment portfolio,” commented Ian Howe, Managing Director at 505 Games.

In the game, players will be allowed to sing and dance alongside Danny, Sandy, The Pink Ladies, and T-Birds, using the DS's touch screen or the Wii's motion controls and mic.

“Paramount Digital Entertainment is pleased to be working with 505 Games to develop Grease,” said John Kavanagh, Senior VP of Video Games for Paramount Digital Entertainment. “Grease is the ideal opportunity to reach a broad gaming audience who love to sing, dance and have fun with a party-style game.”

Source: Press release

Sections: Console Games, Nintendo Consoles, Handheld Games

  • 0 thumbs!
    iamjoe56 since Nov 2005 | Jul 1, 09
    Does this seem like an extraordinarily bad idea to anyone else?
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    RabidChinaGirl since Oct 2007 | Jul 1, 09
    These sorts of things don't surprise me anymore, honestly.
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    iamjoe56 since Nov 2005 | Jul 1, 09
    It's not that this surprised me, but one. Movie games turn out bad 98% of the time anyways. And Grease, just isn't a movie that has any real game worthy elements. :-S
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    VeGiTAX2 since Apr 2001 | Jul 1, 09
    quote iamjoe56
    And Grease, just isn't a movie that has any real game worthy elements. :-S
    You mean you don't want to see people singing Greased Lightning to their DS... oh wait... that's actually horrible, why are they making this game again?
  • 0 thumbs!
    iamjoe56 since Nov 2005 | Jul 1, 09
    No, I don't really want to walk into walmart and hear some 10 year old singing greased lightening to their DS. lol.
  • 1 thumbs!
    VeGiTAX2 since Apr 2001 | Jul 1, 09
    I was thinking confused 30 something trying to relive their youth actually. Each are equally horrifying in their own respect.
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    iamjoe56 since Nov 2005 | Jul 1, 09
    For once, man, I agree!
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    Fenrir since Nov 2008 | Jul 2, 09
    quote iamjoe56
    It's not that this surprised me, but one. Movie games turn out bad 98% of the time anyways. And Grease, just isn't a movie that has any real game worthy elements. :-S
    Agree here. There's a truckload of movie-based games that end up being the bird crap in the fine windshield that a good movie is.
    For example, take the '07 Transformers: The Game. Gameplay was simply in the "go-to-place-in-time-limit-smash-stuff-destroy-enemies" concept, graphics weren't good, and there weren't any more extras than images & extra levels, side mention for the G1 skins.
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