Guest Karnage Report post Posted August 10, 2002 August 09, 2002 - In what could be perceived as a) the astute exploitation of a growing trend, or B) another sign of the rapidly continuing downfall of civilization, Eidos Interactive today announced a licensing agreement with Backyard Wrestling, Inc., "the world's premier provider of backyard wrestling genre sports entertainment." As you might guess, this agreement gives Eidos the right to develop and publish games based on the Backyard Wrestling video series, which in turn means the company likely has backyard wrestling titles in development as you read this. No platforms, release dates, or other details were specified in Eidos' announcement. The term "backyard wrestling" refers to a phenomenon that is as old as youthful stupidity, the mimicking of professional wrestling by its fans in their backyards. More recently, backyard has gained a degree of notoriety -- with the aging of its practitioners, and the growing popularity of more violent garbage wrestling (whether it be featured in American promotions or imported from Japan), trampolines and tin-foil belts have given way to or been joined by barbed wire, fire, and similarly life-and-limb-threatening gimmicks. Kids these days, as the saying goes. "Eidos is pleased to announce this strategic relationship with Backyard Wrestling, Inc," said Rob Dyer, President, Eidos Interactive. "The Backyard Wrestling video series is astonishing in its popularity and steadily-increasing fan base. The video series' outrageous, reality-based hardcore action translates perfectly into the video game arena. Eidos looks forward to releasing a video game that brings-to-life the outrageous, bigger-than-life action of Backyard Wrestling." IGN will endeavor to bring you the very latest on Eidos' adventures in the backyard. More news as it arises. This game is gonna suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted August 10, 2002 This game is going to be worse then Nitro. But I can see the control scheme now. A button: throw weak punch B button: blade X button: climb onto roof and jump off head first Y button: take neck bump L button: cut really bad promo R button: light self on fire or something like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Superstar Report post Posted August 10, 2002 Oh my God, can they stoop any lower? Video game companies will do anything for an easy buck. This is the last thing we need: exploitation of stupidity. Wait, they already have made WCW games ...and LOL @ Sandman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest redbaron51 Report post Posted August 10, 2002 Oh my God, can they stoop any lower? Video game companies will do anything for an easy buck. This is the last thing we need: exploitation of stupidity. Wait, they already have made WCW games ...and LOL @ Sandman. and yes some of those WCW games has put a lot to shame to other wrestling games... thats right folks i'm talking about Back Stage Assault...best game ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted August 10, 2002 Goddammit Baron, I was trying to forget that Backdoor Assault ever existed! And you just HAD to bring it up! ::bangs head against wall until the bad memories go away:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest redbaron51 Report post Posted August 10, 2002 don't worry i've had some bad games myself that i've played.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mesepher Report post Posted August 11, 2002 I don't know... I kind of like the idea. I mean if the game plays well like No Mercy it could be a lot of fun. If anything it gives you different environments to wrestle in and a lot of gimmick matches which are always fun. I'd probably rent it... but I'm still on Nintendo 64. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted August 11, 2002 This game is gonna suck. Think about it... it's a game by Eidos that doesn't have Lara Croft in it. How could it NOT suck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J*ingus Report post Posted August 11, 2002 QUOTE More recently, backyard has gained a degree of notoriety -- with the aging of its practitioners, and the growing popularity of more violent garbage wrestling (whether it be featured in American promotions or imported from Japan), trampolines and tin-foil belts have given way to or been joined by barbed wire, fire, and similarly life-and-limb-threatening gimmicks. For god's sake, someone get these guys a clue. Hardcore wrestling is DEAD on any major scale, with the only remnants existing in Big Japan, CZW, and IWA Mid-South's mostly-futile attempts to recapture that mid-90's ECW/FMW magic. But hello, Eidos, both of those companies are gone now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chirs3 Report post Posted August 11, 2002 Think about it... it's a game by Eidos that doesn't have Lara Croft in it. How could it NOT suck? *cough*ThiefDidn'tSuck*cough* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Ruthless Aggressor Report post Posted August 11, 2002 The saddest thing it that we'll all still probably pick this one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cynicalprofit Report post Posted August 11, 2002 Its gonna be worth seeing before I can say i hate it and can it really get worse then Wreslemaina was or RAW, seriously, if they put some good effort in it it might be savagable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted August 11, 2002 Rent, don't buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest What? Report post Posted August 11, 2002 I hope Sandman is in it, cuz now that I think about it, that's all that he is: a glorified backyard wrestler. Plus, it would be cool to cane the living shit out of some mid-puberty teen who thinks breaking a lightbulb over someone's head will get him noticed by the WWE. Hey! J-Dawg or whatever dumber than shit name you have! NEWS FLASH! IT WON'T!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted August 11, 2002 What about me in backyard wrestling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest What? Report post Posted August 11, 2002 I'm saying you would be good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted August 11, 2002 WHOOOOO! ::Hits the B button and starts bleeding everywhere:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AndrewTS Report post Posted August 12, 2002 Pretty much all Eidos' games suck... They never made a wrestling game... Most wrestling games suck... Most companies' first time out making a wrestling game pretty much is guaranteed to suck. There's just--so little promise for this I barely want to even waste my money on a rental. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Just call me Dan Report post Posted August 12, 2002 Backstage Assault was SO better than Thunder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted August 12, 2002 Of course, that is like saying shit is better then crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Report post Posted August 12, 2002 I'm definitely renting it. I love watching those tapes (it's like watching the CKY videos, minus the actual act of defacation). My dad loves watching those tapes (he's a Jackass fan). My friends enjoy watching the tapes (dumb kids + pain = fun for the whole family). I'd like to say that Josh Prohibition, M-Dogg 20, Karnage, and Chaos BETTER be in this game...or at least their likenesses... Ah, Karnage...nothing says "ULTRAVIOLENT H@RDK0R3" like a generic name, spellt wrong, and entering to ICP while using a butcher knife AS A WEAPON. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cynicalprofit Report post Posted August 13, 2002 Man if they do put those guys in and have the B button option, ITS GONNA FUCKING ROCK! Maybe you can have your guy actually die in the game, that would be sweat. Maybe you can B button to death.....aw what great stuff boredom leads to in the suburbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
