The Simpsons Game - Gen. Discussion [Mobile/Archive]

LinkinPrime

05-09-2007, 05:35 PM

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/8372/bannerdefault4cd2.jpg
(http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/simpsonsgame/) Features

The Simpsons™ Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show's Emmy Award-winning writers. For this action-comedy, the full cast of voice actors from the TV show and movie reprise their roles to lend the ultimate in authenticity and realism to the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save Springfield from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers must journey through their home town (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.

It's the real Simpsons: You wouldn't want to hear Comic Book Guy voiced over by an actual comic book shop guy, would you? Neither would we! That's why EA got the actual voice actors from the TV show and movie to reprise their roles, so the characters in The Simpsons Game sound exactly as they should.
Play your favorite characters: Let's face it: Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge, and even Maggie Simpson probably couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper sack without your help. Play as all members of your favorite dysfunctional TV family as you battle to save them from videogame purgatory.
It's extra Simpson-y: Just like you want the game to sound like the show, you also want it to look like the show. And thanks to some really smart guys using innovative 3-D into 2-D technology, it does! Add in a huge cast of Simpsons folks and an amazing level of interactivity, and you've got a Simpsons experience like no other.
Haw-haw!: When The Simpsons aims its trademark wit at the video game industry, nothing's sacred! Pop culture and current event parodies join the mix to deliver classic Simpsons humor.
They're Simpsons and then some: Even with your help, the Simpsons family would have a tough time taking on the baddies standing between them and a safe return to their comfy couch in Springfield. Good thing they've been given special videogame powers! From Lisa's Saxophone Spin to Homer's Power Burp, these special abilities just might give the Simpsons a fighting chance after all.

Update 9/19: New Trailer
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vqvpirWnDv0 Update 9/18: Preorder goodies announced:
The Simpsons Game Pre-Order Campaign Revealed

Electronic Arts will unleash their pre-order campaign for the upcoming title, The Simpsons Game. Four of the biggest game retailers (GameStop, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy) will each have an exclusive, limited edition The Simpsons Game Parody Poster for early customers. Each Poster is representative of an in-game parody featured in the new title. In addition, each retailer will have a specifically created cheat code printed on the back of the game posters to open some of the unlockable content in the game. These are all while supplies last.

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1735/1190147829.jpg

Also at participating chains, a limited number of customers will receive the rare Homerball!

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1735/1190147828.jpg

Based on Homer’s special in game powers, Homerball is Homer’s dream come true; turning into a giant, rolling ball that can eat and eat and eat without ever getting full. As an added bonus, Homerball can smash walls, burst over ramps, and knock back enemies. Behold the ball!

• Four Different Limited Edition The Simpsons Game Parody Posters
• Limited Homerball Figure

Parody Posters Available from: GameStop, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy

Homerball Available from Participating Retailers While Supplies Last

Beginning September 19th, 2007 http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14564/The-Simpsons-Game-PreOrder-Campaign-Revealed/
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Update 8/28: New Screenshots
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http://screenshots.teamxbox.com/gallery/1735/The-Simpsons-Game/p1/
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Update 7/12: E3 2007 Trailer

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MmbEw8OvBPU
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Gameplay footage here: http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/780/780082/vids_1.html?RSSwhen2007-05-09_131400&RSSid=786742
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EA isn't giving up the entire premise of the new Simpsons game yet, but it did say that the entire family (save Maggie) will be playable. (That's Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa, if you're keeping score.) Apparently, the Simpsons will realize just a few minutes into the storyline that they're actually trapped inside a video game, and they'll use that newfound freedom to envision new powers for themselves that they can access throughout the game's action levels. For instance, Homer will pick up calories throughout each level by picking up edible power-ups, and once his calorie meter is full, he'll be able to transform into the Homerball, a massive sphere of flab that can roll over and demolish almost any object or enemy. Later on in the demo level, we saw Homer pick up a chili pepper that turned him into a more powerful lava version of the Homerball. By contrast, Bart's special ability will be to transform into Bartman, which will let him glide around slowly with his cape. Naturally, he'll also have a slingshot projectile attack to use for ranged offense when the need arises.

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EA is referring to the 16 levels in the game as "episodes," and each one will take place in a new environment with a unique title and storyline. Each of these episodes will feature two Simpsons family members, and you'll be able to switch between the two at any time. What's more, a second player can grab a controller at any time, hit the start button, and commandeer Simpson number two for some split-screen action. We'll hope to get some hands-on time with this one in the coming weeks to find out how well EA is living up to its obviously serious commitment to this hallowed franchise. The Simpsons' newest game is due out in late fall of this year.
Full Preview Here http://au.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/thesimpsons/images.html

Another must have title for me!

LinkinPrime

05-09-2007, 05:42 PM

Also, check out these kick ass posters:

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5072/gts1re6vy0.th.jpg (http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gts1re6vy0.jpg)

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5263/93941620070509screen002hn0.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=93941620070509screen002hn0.jpg)

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3599/bartmanredimensionarud2.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bartmanredimensionarud2.jpg)

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/8638/93941620070509screen004kg0.th.jpg (http://img295.imageshack.us/my.php?image=93941620070509screen004kg0.jpg)

Seems like these will be levels in the "videogame" that the Simpsons are trapped in. Pretty Sweet!

Mr Unoriginal

05-09-2007, 05:51 PM

Isn't this just an upgraded Bart's Nightmare?

PenguinoMF

05-09-2007, 05:53 PM

The screens look good but I wonder how the gameplay will turn out. I hope there isn't an awkward control/camera problem.

Pancake Rabbit

05-09-2007, 05:58 PM

Isn't this just an upgraded Bart's Nightmare?

I doubt it will be that good.

Troz1820

05-09-2007, 05:58 PM

Finally a cel-shaded Simpsons game that looks pretty much like the show. Hope the gameplay is good. The last, and only, Simpsons game I actually enjoyed was Hit & Run.

LinkinPrime

05-09-2007, 06:14 PM

Here's some gameplay footage:
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/780/780082/vids_1.html?RSSwhen2007-05-09_131400&RSSid=786742

Wow this game looks exactly like the cartoon.

Chris in Cali

05-09-2007, 06:20 PM

Wow, so this is what Kameo: Elements of Power 2 looks like, eh?

mrcheapo11

05-09-2007, 06:42 PM

Looks very good, the video makes it look great. I will definently be looking out for this game.

yukine

05-09-2007, 06:43 PM

I'm excited, but I've liked all of The Simpsons games besides Road Rage.

soccerstud652

05-09-2007, 06:48 PM

Maybe a Simpsons arcade game is coming? THAT would be sweet!!!

LinkinPrime

05-09-2007, 06:49 PM

Maybe a Simpsons arcade game is coming? THAT would be sweet!!!

It happened with Teenage Munant Ninja Turtles, shortly before TMNT game was released. I hope so :pray:

yukine

05-09-2007, 06:56 PM

Maybe a Simpsons arcade game is coming? THAT would be sweet!!!

If we don't see the arcade game, I'm going to have to kill you for getting my hopes up.

CAG 79

05-09-2007, 07:12 PM

Looking good so far.

jollydwarf

05-09-2007, 07:21 PM

Why is it that I sense that this is basically going to be the Lego Star Wars games with a Simpsons palette swap and less laughs?

seanr1221

05-09-2007, 08:54 PM

The game looks beautiful

mofo1115

05-09-2007, 08:59 PM

I'm in no matter what

jollydwarf

05-09-2007, 09:42 PM

The game industry supports human cloning based on the above post alone.

hhhdx4

05-09-2007, 10:52 PM

Im a huge Simpsons fan, but it looks like Paper Mario in springfield.

I dont like it at all.

daroga

05-09-2007, 11:02 PM

Finally! 3D modeled Simpsons creeped me out. If this is done well, I'll be getting it right away!

Apossum

05-09-2007, 11:04 PM

Im a huge Simpsons fan, but it looks like Paper Mario in springfield.

I dont like it at all.

I don't see anything wrong with that:

--Mario replaced by the Simpsons, a show that's culturally relevant and not just a vehicle for various sports games and platformers.

--the jokes might actually be funny

--you won't feel like a tool playing it with anyone other than your 8 year old nephew or girlfriend.

--Paper Mario has good gameplay :)

;)

VanillaGorilla

05-09-2007, 11:05 PM

Kendro

05-09-2007, 11:08 PM

Wow, this might be a day 1 purchase for me. I'm into corny things so I'll definitely enjoy the different parodies of all of those games.

gunm

05-09-2007, 11:11 PM

Wow, seeing the game in action...it looks amazing. I'm impressed how they got the "look" of the show integrated with the 3D game space without it being cell-shaded.

As for the comparison to SPM, the clip looked more like Super Mario 64 than SPM...

Apossum

05-09-2007, 11:14 PM

Yeah, but it's EA, so you know it's gonna suck.

Seriously, I'm not being sarcastic.

And this game looks pretty funny.....if this was 1995. But since it's 2007, it will be filled with 2007 era Simpsons "humor".

good point about the 2007 simpsons humor. what's worse is that it'll be written by some random guy they hire, not even the people who work for the show.

Edit: waitaminute, was that Homer Katamari I saw? Sold.

bugg33

05-09-2007, 11:34 PM

I'm excited, but I've liked all of The Simpsons games besides Road Rage.
Simpsons Wrestling?
Simpsons Skateboarding?
Bart and the Beanstalk?

Should I go on?

VanillaGorilla

05-09-2007, 11:40 PM

Simpsons Wrestling?
Simpsons Skateboarding?
Bart and the Beanstalk?

Should I go on?This game is being made by EA, which means the games budget is gonna be a LOT bigger than all those other Simpsons games. So, I don't buy the whole "Past Simpsons games have sucked, so this one will too!" But, it's a whole new generation, with a new publisher and developer, so it has NOTHING to do with the previous games.

jm2u

05-09-2007, 11:47 PM

what's worse is that it'll be written by some random guy they hire, not even the people who work for the show.

You say that like they could possibly be worse. The show didn't go all to hell all at once, its gotten steadily worse since season 11. And since we are in season 18 thats 7 seasons of increasingly poor quality. Every now and then they hit a gem, but with the runtime being about 3 minutes shorter than it used to be they don't have the time to put together a solid story...assuming someone over there is still capable.

Apossum

05-10-2007, 12:52 AM

You say that like they could possibly be worse. The show didn't go all to hell all at once, its gotten steadily worse since season 11. And since we are in season 18 thats 7 seasons of increasingly poor quality. Every now and then they hit a gem, but with the runtime being about 3 minutes shorter than it used to be they don't have the time to put together a solid story...assuming someone over there is still capable.

say what you will about the people who write for the show nowadays, but they didn't get the job because they weren't cut out to write for the video game industry.

considering the track record of the game industry for writing good dialog and crafting good stories--it can get a lot worse. EA has money though, so hopefully they won't have a goofy programmer write it or something...

getmyrunon

05-10-2007, 01:28 AM

Yeah, but it's EA, so you know it's gonna suck.

Seriously, I'm not being sarcastic.

This game is being made by EA, which means the games budget is gonna be a LOT bigger than all those other Simpsons games. So, I don't buy the whole "Past Simpsons games have sucked, so this one will too!" But, it's a whole new generation, with a new publisher and developer, so it has NOTHING to do with the previous games.

I'm confused.

VanillaGorilla

05-10-2007, 01:33 AM

I'm confused.As am I. I'm pretty confident the game is gonna be mediocre, but I'm even more confident that it won't be AS bad as all the other Simpsons games (excluding Hit and Run).

And here is hoping they include the Tomato Throwing game from Virtual Bart as an Easter Egg. Plastering Skinner in the ass with a tomat'er was tons of fun back in "the day".

yukine

05-10-2007, 02:51 AM

"Speaking of capturing the show's essence, a number of the series' writers penned the script for the game--which will amount to nearly an hour of original cutscenes and dialogue, all voiced by the show's original actors."

Perhaps The Simpsons isn't as good as it used to be, but it's still a highly entertaining show. I think it's rather remarkable that it's still so enjoyable after all these years, no other sitcom has come close to what The Simpsons have accomplished.

Hell, Family Guy is already declining and it's on what? Its sixth season?

bugg33

05-10-2007, 03:10 AM

This game is being made by EA, which means the games budget is gonna be a LOT bigger than all those other Simpsons games. So, I don't buy the whole "Past Simpsons games have sucked, so this one will too!" But, it's a whole new generation, with a new publisher and developer, so it has NOTHING to do with the previous games.
I actually like some of the Simpsons games being a huge fan of the show I will put up with mediocre gameplay. Just was pointing out that Road Rage was far from being the worse game in the history of Simpsons games. Maybe some people are too young and don't remember any gaming pre-Xbox/PS2.

deadite76

05-10-2007, 02:19 PM

I want this!!!!

http://www.xboxic.com/news/2875#more-2875

:drool: :drool: :drool:

LinkinPrime

05-10-2007, 03:39 PM

I want this!!!!

http://www.xboxic.com/news/2875#more-2875

:drool: :drool: :drool:
I was just about to post this...I so want one too. Real shame its not an Elite though.

http://www.joystiq.com/media/2007/05/simpsons_xbox360.jpg

LinkinPrime

05-10-2007, 03:53 PM

New Videogameplay footage:
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/05/10/video-the-simpsons-are-looking-good/

Looks freakin' sweet!

-Never4ever-

05-10-2007, 04:59 PM

Looks interesting, I'll be keeping an eye on it.

Ikohn4ever

05-10-2007, 05:09 PM

ehh that blubber ball should have been him in a muumuu, so he wouldnt look like a weirdo

fathamburger

05-10-2007, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the video. Graphical style is nice but the gameplay looks boring and been there done that with ps2 games.

Is it too much to hope that maybe one day they'd do something like Sam and Max on the PC, something that focuses on the writing of the show and not made up action elements? how much action do you get in the Simpsons series? :P

I AM WILLIAM H. MACY

05-10-2007, 07:20 PM

Ha, looks pretty good but I doubt it will be anything more than a cheap cash-in

I suspect no Simpsons game will ever beat Hit and Run (and Hit and Run wasn't even a great game either)

seanr1221

05-10-2007, 08:21 PM

Wait...do you people know what this game means? SIMPSONS PICTURE PACKS!

neudog

05-10-2007, 10:18 PM

^^ Hopefully they're free like most movie picture packs^^

Here is a better link to gameplay footage:

http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=4804

Dro

05-10-2007, 11:19 PM

Looks like the Family Guy game.

deadite76

06-30-2007, 05:12 PM

I was just about to post this...I so want one too. Real shame its not an Elite though.

http://www.joystiq.com/media/2007/05/simpsons_xbox360.jpg

To celebrate the upcoming release of The Simpsons™ movie, we've got a special Play & Win with five exclusive Simpsons Xbox 360™ consoles as Grand Prizes!

The Simpsons Movie Play & Win Sweepstakes runs from July 2 to July 17, 2007, and each day you play Cloning Clyde online counts as an entry into the sweepstakes. Five lucky winners will receive one of The Simpsons Movie branded Xbox 360 Pro Consoles (Approximate Retail Value $399).

Register your gamertag before July 17, and then head for Xbox LIVE® and play a multiplayer game of Cloning Clyde to enter. You'll receive one sweepstakes entry for each day you play.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/playandwin/simpsons/default.htm

Good Luck to all CAGs!!

LinkinPrime

06-30-2007, 11:13 PM

I'm in. Thanks for the reminder.

Graystone

06-30-2007, 11:20 PM

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/playandwin/simpsons/default.htm

Good Luck to all CAGs!!

What happens when your Simpsons movie 360 gets the red ring of death?

AlohaMars2

07-01-2007, 11:50 AM

What happens when your Simpsons movie 360 gets the red ring of death?

You cry a little on the inside and hope that if M$ repairs it or scraps it, they send you a Simpsons one back.

deadite76

07-10-2007, 08:29 PM

For those of you you who don't own Cloning Clyde and want a chance to win this sweet and tastey machine:

Entering is easy. Just send an e-mail with the subject "Simpsons Movie Premiere" to xlmail@microsoft.com. A winner will be selected at random from all of the entries we receive. Good luck!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia age 18 and over. Sweepstakes ends July 14, 2007. Void where prohibited. Read the Official Rules.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/simpsonsmovie/winxbox360.htm

KingofOldSchool

07-10-2007, 08:50 PM

Sweeet

LinkinPrime

07-12-2007, 06:13 PM

Here's the E3 2007 trailer:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MmbEw8OvBPU

They captured the Simpsons look so well...

07-12-2007, 07:00 PM

This is definitely on my radar... Might be one of the few 360 games I buy at full price this fall. Though I may want this on the Wii instead. First, of course, the game needs to come out with overwhelmingly positive reviews.

I like the "on every platform ever made" at the end of the trailer showing logos of (among other things) the Nintendo 64 :lol:.

LinkinPrime

07-12-2007, 07:16 PM

doubledown

07-12-2007, 07:31 PM

Would be nice if I could PLAY Cloning Clyde....but I cannot since my 360 is dead. Just give me the Simpsons one to replace my POS one.

VanillaGorilla

07-12-2007, 08:07 PM

You ALL need to see the GameSpot Stage Demo for this game. It will make you poop your pants. It looks amazing, full of Simpsons references and fan service, as well as a ton of awesome video game references and homages.

But hey, too bad most CAG's won't be able to play it, what with their EA boycotts and all....:booty:

07-12-2007, 08:08 PM

VanillaGorilla

07-12-2007, 08:16 PM

I'm just more surprised that YOU, of all people, are positive about a game! :booty:I'm positive about games, you just need to know where to look.

07-12-2007, 08:19 PM

Seriously, though, there's no reason why this game can't be good (despite coming from EA ;)). It's not like it was on a rushed schedule to coincide with the movie release in a few weeks. Actually, I'm quite surprised there isn't a "Simpson's Movie" game. So kudos to whoever was responsible for not heaving that upon us, and instead making a REAL Simpson's game (hopefully a good one).

yukine

07-16-2007, 03:36 AM

dastly75

07-16-2007, 03:58 AM

Damn looks good, if it has enough length to it, I may buy it.

Sofa King Kool

07-16-2007, 04:06 AM

I really want this game to be good. A game that isn't just Tony Hawk, Crazy Taxi, or GTA with a Simpsons wrapping could be really cool. (That's not to say I didn't enjoy Road Rage).

seanr1221

07-16-2007, 09:59 AM

I can't get over how beautiful it looks :drool:

Pleeeeeeease don't tank.

LinkinPrime

09-05-2007, 07:33 PM

Looks like each system will get a different cover...Ofcourse Homer is happier on the X360 ;)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1212/shot876fj8.png (https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1174)

deadite76

09-05-2007, 07:40 PM

New Medal of Homer vid:

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/09/05/simpsons-medal-of-homer-video-pokes-fun-at-ea/

v1et r1ce

09-05-2007, 08:07 PM

Wow looks like I'm going to have to get this game somehow...

Kevlar281

09-13-2007, 03:44 AM

New "Grand Theft Scratchy" vid (http://kotaku.com/gaming/clips/the-simpsons-game-grand-theft-scratchy-298757.php).

A Happy Panda

09-13-2007, 04:16 AM

New "Grand Theft Scratchy" vid (http://kotaku.com/gaming/clips/the-simpsons-game-grand-theft-scratchy-298757.php).

Love it. Saw it the other day. I was waiting for a low camera shot with Homer or someone running towards the screen with explosions behind him. Didn't come. Oh well.

Can't wait to play this game!

help1

09-13-2007, 09:10 AM

Will this game have online co-op or anything?

onetrackmind

09-13-2007, 09:17 AM

i cant wait for this game

LinkinPrime

09-18-2007, 06:22 PM

Update 9/18: Preorder goodies announced:
The Simpsons Game Pre-Order Campaign Revealed

Electronic Arts will unleash their pre-order campaign for the upcoming title, The Simpsons Game. Four of the biggest game retailers (GameStop, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy) will each have an exclusive, limited edition The Simpsons Game Parody Poster for early customers. Each Poster is representative of an in-game parody featured in the new title. In addition, each retailer will have a specifically created cheat code printed on the back of the game posters to open some of the unlockable content in the game. These are all while supplies last.

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1735/1190147829.jpg
Also at participating chains, a limited number of customers will receive the rare Homerball!

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1735/1190147828.jpg
Based on Homer’s special in game powers, Homerball is Homer’s dream come true; turning into a giant, rolling ball that can eat and eat and eat without ever getting full. As an added bonus, Homerball can smash walls, burst over ramps, and knock back enemies. Behold the ball!

• Four Different Limited Edition The Simpsons Game Parody Posters
• Limited Homerball Figure

Parody Posters Available from: GameStop, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy

Homerball Available from Participating Retailers While Supplies Last

Beginning September 19th, 2007
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14564/The-Simpsons-Game-PreOrder-Campaign-Revealed/

I must get one of each :shock:

darth007

09-18-2007, 06:25 PM

I must also get 1 of each. If not I'll be happy with the Homerball and first poster. Let's hope the 4 stores get their stuff tomorrow.

LiK

09-18-2007, 06:31 PM

man, hardcore simpsons fans are gonna get all 4 posters i bet. if i were to preorder one i'd go for the medal of homer poster

mrcheapo11

09-18-2007, 06:49 PM

My favorites of the posters, in order: Big Super Happy Fun-Fun Game > Medal of Homer > Bartman > Everquest. What I really want is that Homerball though, and when they say "Limited Homerball Figure" I hope they don't mean like it is hard plastic, as I would expect it so be squeeze-able. I just hope the Homerball isn't limited to CC, as that is the only main store not getting a preorder bonus, but when they say participating stores, I would assume, it could mean all of the other four. Damn, this game is getting more tempting than ever!

09-18-2007, 06:55 PM

LinkinPrime

09-18-2007, 06:59 PM

mrcheapo11

09-18-2007, 07:01 PM

Wait, so are they actually going to have this stuff tomorrow?? I preordered the Wii version way back during one of the trade-in deals. But I want to switch it to the 360 version. I suppose I could head in there and make the switch and get my stuff. But I guess I'd better call first to see what they have for a bonus. Usually they don't give this stuff out till you pick up the game, so it is strange to do it so early if it is tomorrow...

My guess would be some stores might have the posters tomorrow, but no one will have the Homerballs. I would think some stores would wait until after Halo 3 comes out to start any preorders for a major game(ie, my Target had Madden reserve cards out for the longest time, then after Madden came out, that shelf space went to Halo 3 reserve cards, next Simpsons reserve cards?) I think, and hope, that the posters are kinda like the Pokemon stylii, preorder the game, get the stylus. However, the Homerball might come in stores a little before the game is release, maybe?

KingofOldSchool

09-18-2007, 07:05 PM

I wish TRU was doing this.

09-18-2007, 07:20 PM

My guess would be some stores might have the posters tomorrow, but no one will have the Homerballs. I would think some stores would wait until after Halo 3 comes out to start any preorders for a major game(ie, my Target had Madden reserve cards out for the longest time, then after Madden came out, that shelf space went to Halo 3 reserve cards, next Simpsons reserve cards?) I think, and hope, that the posters are kinda like the Pokemon stylii, preorder the game, get the stylus. However, the Homerball might come in stores a little before the game is release, maybe?

Yeah, you're probably right. The question is, is it worth driving 25 miles round trip to switch my preorder tomorrow and get the poster :-k...

mrcheapo11

09-18-2007, 07:25 PM

Yeah, you're probably right. The question is, is it worth driving 25 miles round trip to switch my preorder tomorrow and get the poster :-k...

Meh, if you have to go out of your way, it would probably be better just to wait until someone confirms that this is in store, so you don't go out of your way to change the preorder, and not get the poster...

Oh, and I forgot to mention, I love how they don't mind having real guns with real bullets, instead of like laserguns or something so it would be "kid friendly".

gunm

09-18-2007, 07:32 PM

HOMERBALL!!11!

Must...have...pre-order...junk...:drool: http://www.caledoniacalling.com/uploaded_images/homer_drool-740916.gif

I would find somewhere to put a "Medal of Homer" or "NeverQuest" poster fo' sho'.

SoulReaver

09-18-2007, 07:35 PM

omg posters and the homerball are so awesome.

09-18-2007, 07:37 PM

Meh, if you have to go out of your way, it would probably be better just to wait until someone confirms that this is in store, so you don't go out of your way to change the preorder, and not get the poster...

Well, obviously not only would I wait for confirmation here but I'd call them too to make sure I would get the poster before I drove there. I'm STILL not sure given all that if it is worth it though. I do kind of like that big super happy fun-fun game poster though :lol:.

-Never4ever-

09-18-2007, 08:39 PM

Looks like each system will get a different cover...Ofcourse Homer is happier on the X360 ;)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1212/shot876fj8.png (https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1174)
:rofl: at Homer being not only happy on the 360, but angry as hell on the PS3.

I'm definitely pre-ordering it just for the bonuses, too bad there wasn't a Grand Theft Scratchy poster.

A Happy Panda

09-18-2007, 08:47 PM

For the posters, it tells you exactly what stores have them. But for the Homer ball, it says participating retailers.

Confused.

Maklershed

09-18-2007, 08:56 PM

Whoa!! I want the Homer ball and the super happy fun-fun poster!!

CouRageouS

09-18-2007, 11:05 PM

Whoa!! I want the Homer ball and the super happy fun-fun poster!!
Me too! I was just talking to a GS guy how they need to give me something cool to preorder.

akilshohen

09-19-2007, 01:31 AM

I just preordered this today too. I'm going to have to go up there tommorow to get my pre order bonus. I'm really liking the DS cover with the bunnies

09-19-2007, 08:17 PM

So, it's strange this thread is so silent. Was anyone able to get a poster today?

LinkinPrime

09-19-2007, 08:19 PM

Shit...totally forgot, I was at Gamestop today at lunch too.

johnnypark

09-19-2007, 08:21 PM

I'm looking forward to the Jaguar version.

Kendal

09-19-2007, 08:45 PM

I am getting mine tomorrow. Just called.

09-19-2007, 09:05 PM

I just called 2 Gamestops and neither had them or had ever heard of them or knew whether they were coming or not. Great promo :roll:.

darth007

09-19-2007, 09:17 PM

I went to all 4 retailers today and none of them had any knowledge of the posters.

jer7583

09-19-2007, 09:21 PM

That trailer was amazing. +1 respect to EA for the rip on Gamestop and it coming out on "everything". This game looks really fun.

gunm

09-19-2007, 09:56 PM

So I guess today is too early to get in on the pre-order bonus? Did anyone confirm when the posters and such are going to be available? Got slammed at work and couldn't even take a lunch break today. :(

Maklershed

09-19-2007, 09:57 PM

So the super fun-fun poster is at Gamestop? And how do you get the Homer ball?

Gameboy415

09-19-2007, 10:10 PM

Do you get the posters with ANY version of the game?

So (hypothetically speaking, since I'm not even in the US :( ....), if I went to the 4 different stores and pre-ordered the DS, Wii, PSP, and PS3 versions I could get the four posters?

Dammit. I wanna go back to Chicago. :cry:

darth007

09-20-2007, 06:48 PM

I am getting mine tomorrow. Just called.

Did you get it today?

neudog

09-20-2007, 07:17 PM

Wow they must be breaking some sort of record releasing on all those systems.:rofl: You got to love everyone involved in this game. Parody is a beautiful thing.

bobthecat23

09-20-2007, 07:25 PM

o probaly wil preorder were they have the homerball that all these games is hurting my wallet like hell

A Happy Panda

09-20-2007, 07:58 PM

I actually took the time to look at the covers. The Wii and DS ones are HILARIOUS.

Azumangaman

09-20-2007, 08:41 PM

Anyone know if the bonuses are in Canada?
If they are, i'll pre-order for sure.

LinkinPrime

09-20-2007, 09:05 PM

Here's another awesome trailer:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vqvpirWnDv0

CouRageouS

09-20-2007, 10:32 PM

Damn this game is looking good.

mrcheapo11

09-20-2007, 11:06 PM

According to Meerkatgamer, the preorder bonuses, well atleast the Homerball, is in stores right now. (see http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3376882 ) However, I would say it may just be that region of the country, with everywhere else too soon follow. Not to go off topic, but anyone know if I can switch my $5 down on Dewy's Adventure(to get the plush) for The Simpsons Game, so I can get the Homerball? (because I will probably get Dewy with the TRU B2G1 sale)
And damn, this game is looking nicer and nicer every day!

darth007

09-20-2007, 11:36 PM

Yeah feel free to move your $5 but you won't get your Dewy's Adventure plush.

So I guess Gamestop is the definitive retailer for the Homerball. Gamecrazy might get it too... Someone at GS today lured me into preordering the game saying that I'll have one saved for me if I preorder. I printed off the teamxbox.com article and when he saw the Homerball pic he goes "yeah that's being given out with reservations." He said it like he's seen it before. Him saying that gave me some sense that they will get the Homerball so I preordered. He had no idea about the posters. He's damn good at persuasion though. Ha I guess that's how he's the only one at that store that keeps his job.

gunm

09-21-2007, 02:12 AM

No luck with Simpsons pre-order junk from my local GS today. I'll be preordering for the poster and whatever else as soon as I can...

LinkinPrime

09-21-2007, 03:00 AM

I called 2 local GS/EB and they both had no clue what I was talking about. Why do people work at a videogame store when they don't keep up with what's going on?

bmsdaddy

09-21-2007, 10:05 AM

I have had no luck finding anybody who knows about it either. I want a Homerball to go next to my yellow 360!

deadite76

09-21-2007, 12:10 PM

I also tried a couple of GCs and one told me the game wasn't coming out until next year!

shrike4242

09-21-2007, 01:03 PM

I called 2 local GS/EB and they both had no clue what I was talking about. Why do people work at a videogame store when they don't keep up with what's going on?'Cause that would make sense, pure and simple. We can't have that, now can we?

I'll toss this one a pre-order, once I know I can get a Homerball. Otherwise, no thanks.

Dip Immu

09-21-2007, 03:55 PM

So the Medal of Homer poster will be coming along with a pre-order from Target? Just want to make sure, I have to have that poster. Screw the ball.

LinkinPrime

09-21-2007, 05:23 PM

Stopped by GS and they still don't know when they will be in, was told that most likely when the game ships but seems unlikely since the Simpsons Game website is running a contest that involves taking pictures of your Homer ball.

edwardchu_333

09-21-2007, 07:46 PM

You can pre-order on the Gamestop/Ebgames Website
Bartman Poster (packaged in game) and Homerball
As of posting the 360 version does not have the bonus items yet though
Link (http://www.gamestop.com/search.asp?find.y=0&Ntt=the+simpsons&N=0&find=Search&find.x=0&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&Ntk=TitleKeyword)

mrcheapo11

09-21-2007, 07:48 PM

Yeah feel free to move your $5 but you won't get your Dewy's Adventure plush.

No, no, you misunderstood. I already have the Dewy plush, so anyone know if I can switch the preorder, and get the Homerball with no hastle?

And as seen here: http://www.ea.com/simpsons/homerball.jsp , the Homerball doesn't look too big, but definitely worth preordering the game for. We NEED an employee at EB/GS to tell us when these things are in store!

darth007

09-22-2007, 03:03 AM

Oh, well in that case it should not be a hassle to switch. Just make sure you don't get the same employee that gave you the plush.

Well now that we know the posters will be inside the game case I can finally end my quest to find them. The only preorder bonus now is the Homerball. I'm gonna guess they'll arrive in next week's shipment.

CouRageouS

09-22-2007, 06:06 AM

I preordered this earlier today cause the guy was real helpful and thought I'd toss him $5. He was stoked about the Homerball too and said they'd likely get them with the game but they would call me. I might swing by tomorrow to bug them bout it since they should be out early.

gunm

09-26-2007, 02:16 PM

I might just bite the shipping bullet (can't get free shipping deals where I am) and order online for the bonus.

deadite76

10-03-2007, 12:11 PM

GS/EB now has a poster up saying that you get the HomerBall upon pick up. Anyone find one in-store yet?

CouRageouS

10-03-2007, 04:09 PM

Interesting. I too would like to know.

LinkinPrime

10-05-2007, 07:10 PM

http://media.teamxbox.com/dailyposts/thesimpsons_gtsposter.jpg
EA has revealed it had to remove a GTA spoof level of The Simpsons Game after Rockstar asked to be taken down.

"I was always under the impression that when you do parody, it's a sign of respect... If we make fun of Grand Theft Auto, we're not going to hurt the sales of Grand Theft Auto... But yeah, we've definitely had some reactions - we've had to pull stuff from the game," The Simpsons lead designer Greg Rizzer revealed to CVG.

Rizzer revealed that at this year's Games Convention in Leipzig, someone at Rockstar took offence at a poster for 'Grand Theft Scratchy', one of the levels in the game, and asked that it be taken down.

But not every company felt the same way after seeing its franchise being parodied in The Simpsons Game.

"I don't know if you've seen Sitar Hero? We did Apu playing this 60-button controller and songs like Pour Some Curry On Me" said Rizzer. "We made this wonderful parody poster and the guys from Harmonix loved it and we sent them 20 copies of the poster. They just loved it so much."

Unfortunately, Activision’s Red Octane is the publisher of Guitar Hero so even if Harmonix was cool with the spoof, its publisher could still follow Rockstar’s way. http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14727/The-Simpsons-Game-EA-Had-to-Remove-GTA-Parody/

I wonder if EA removed it because they thought that they might get sued or because they'd like to buy them out some day...either way, that sucks.

catapult37

10-05-2007, 08:26 PM

I could be wrong, but I read that news on some other sites and it was not clear to me that the GTA-themed level was actually removed from the game -- only that they had to remove a GTA parody poster that was up at E3 (or was that PAX?). According to Wikipedia, the GTA parody is central to the game's plot (it's an itchy and scratchy-based version that marge is trying to get outlawed). Can anyone confirm?

Damian

10-05-2007, 08:50 PM

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14727/The-Simpsons-Game-EA-Had-to-Remove-GTA-Parody/

I wonder if EA removed it because they thought that they might get sued or because they'd like to buy them out some day...either way, that sucks.
Wow, that site takes an already confusing report and misinterprets it even more. Not sure how he makes the leap from a poster to a level, he just substitutes a word at random.
All we know is this: A poster was removed at Leipzig. A developer is quoted as saying "we've had to pull stuff from the game". What exactly was pulled from the game is not known.

LinkinPrime

10-05-2007, 08:59 PM

Wow, that site takes an already confusing report and misinterprets it even more. Not sure how he makes the leap from a poster to a level, he just substitutes a word at random.
All we know is this: A poster was removed at Leipzig. A developer is quoted as saying "we've had to pull stuff from the game". What exactly was pulled from the game is not known.

While the quote doesn't reveal exactly what's removed it is incinuated:
"I was always under the impression that when you do parody, it's a sign of respect... If we make fun of Grand Theft Auto, we're not going to hurt the sales of Grand Theft Auto... But yeah, we've definitely had some reactions - we've had to pull stuff from the game," The Simpsons lead designer Greg Rizzer revealed to CVG.

$hady

10-06-2007, 06:54 AM

Looks like i'll be ordering online so I get my Homerball and poster unless a deal comes along between now and release. What stores have the Call of Duty poster? That's the one I really wanted....

10-08-2007, 09:01 AM

The demo be up - as of very late Sunday night/early Monday AM ;).

I am getting it now but I can't possibly stay up any longer to play it. I'll have to check it out tomorrow. I have high hopes and don't want them to be dashed...

deadite76

10-08-2007, 10:04 AM

Achievements are out:

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=299

help1

10-08-2007, 10:57 AM

Hows the demo?

Also, that is gay on Rockstars part. They parody everything, and yet don't let other do the same to them? That is so hypocritical.

Rei no Otaku

10-08-2007, 11:06 AM

I'm guessing it's the same demo as the one for the PS3. I thought it was pretty bad... They did a good job with capturing the look and feel of the show, but the gameplay is severely lacking.

Azumangaman

10-08-2007, 11:09 AM

Achievements are out:

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=299
Those achievement titles are great. The PS3 demo is out now, I'll have to play that. If its good, I can't wait for this game.
Achievements look that they might take a little bit of time.

The best achievement is "Find all of the Video Game cliche moments".

Strell

10-08-2007, 11:44 AM

So now you get the Homer Ball if you preorder it?

Hmmm. That makes it more tempting. Imma research this more...

whiptcracker

10-08-2007, 11:46 AM

Those achievements pretty much confirm that the Grand theft Scratchy level is still in the game.

So was anything actually removed from the game?

catapult37

10-08-2007, 11:50 AM

demo on live today, woo!

http://kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-live/conan-and-the-simpsons-dueling-demos-308101.php

mrcheapo11

10-08-2007, 11:59 AM

Going to download the demo now, hopefully it will be good. As for the achievements, They seem like they could take some time, but aren't extremely hard, as long as the time trial type thing isn't impossibly hard.

SteveMcQ

10-08-2007, 12:21 PM

Played the PS3 demo and it's definitely got the Simpsons' feel and look. The camera was a definite problem, though, especially near walls. It was pretty frustrating trying to get to the second and third weak point of the donut guy.

MrDubbs

10-08-2007, 01:01 PM

Just played the demo from the 360..

The camera was hard to use, but it's do-able,

The game was great overall feel, like the Simpsons (like people have said)

I think i'll buy this one

ananag112

10-08-2007, 01:03 PM

Back to the Futurama! WTF? Simpsons meet Futurama in this game?

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=299

ThatDamnDave

10-08-2007, 02:48 PM

Well, considering the number if Simpsons guys that created/worked on Futurama, probably just an omage to their other project.

Cyb3-rr

10-08-2007, 04:08 PM

Any comparisons between the PS3 and 360 demos? Or should I say, any differences between the two?

lilboo

10-08-2007, 05:40 PM

This was pretty enjoyable! I'll probably get this!

doubledown

10-08-2007, 06:26 PM

I played the PS3 demo and thought it was rather confusing...didn't know what I was trying to do, although I didn't read any prompts and I only had about 2 minutes to try it out.

Kosh

10-08-2007, 07:06 PM

Camera controls are a big problem when near a building. You can't bring the camera behind you to see over your shoulder when your back is to a building. It pans back to your front so you see yourself standing against the wall. This will probably be a rental.

Puffa469

10-08-2007, 07:14 PM

I played the demo late last night. Maybe its cos I was tired, but I did not enjoy it very much. The camera was horrible, and the controls were confusing.

I want to go back and try it again cos the game looks awesome, and of course the voice acting is top notch. But that camera....

Sometimes I think Im the only person in the world that would be sastisfied with a 2D Simpsons game.

deadite76

10-08-2007, 09:31 PM

Overall I enjoyed the demo. Camera issues aside I had fun playing it. Looking forward to the final product. BTW, you can play two-player split screen co-op in the demo!

CouRageouS

10-08-2007, 09:51 PM

I inverted the camera in the options to make it a bit more usable, its still a pain that theres no camera centering button. You'd think it would be easily applied to the lock-on button for Bart.

My favorite thing so far was when Homer exclaimed "double.. Jump!" during a double jump. Hilarious!

lilboo

10-08-2007, 09:52 PM

Overall I enjoyed the demo. Camera issues aside I had fun playing it. Looking forward to the final product. BTW, you can play two-player split screen co-op in the demo!

Yes! I played with my friend and we had a blast! That level was KINDA hard for a demo! It was pretty fun! I hope the whole game is a bit challenging and that much fun in co-op.

MrDubbs

10-08-2007, 09:52 PM

The Comic Book Guy was hilarious, I jumped in the water and he said something about "Don't you know you can't swim til the sequals"

akilshohen

10-09-2007, 01:03 AM

getting on that guys back was kinda hard, but I enjoyed it. The partner AI is off, bart died and I switched to homer and bart kept falling in the water until I got near his spawn point and switched. It's like a 7.5-8.0ish game. Reminds me of Lego Star Wars almost. The camera really adds uneccessary difficulty to the game though. I like the temporary invincibility power-up
Also, the camera with center behind you when you click the right joystick.

$hady

10-09-2007, 01:42 AM

I thought the demo was fun I wish it was longer but it was pretty good. I'll probably pick this up at launch along with the Homerball and poster. :D

Pestilence

10-09-2007, 01:50 AM

guyjr

10-09-2007, 01:55 AM

I have to agree about the camera - I played the demo level for 30+ minutes before finally beating the boss - I was amazed that the "target" time is only 4 minutes! The camera is really annoying, and even tho you can click on the right stick to reset it, it just instantly resets, so it still takes a second to reorient afterwards - not good when the boss is bearing down on you.

Also... what's with the absolute insane amount of Krustys and Kang / Kodos (can't remember their exact names, you know the aliens from ToH episodes) - and the infinite amount of them too? I thought this game was going to be more of a "progress through the level til you get to the boss" kind of game, ala Mario, not "throw everything including the kitchen sink at you and hope you don't die" kind of game. I was really hopeful this would finally bust The Simpsons out of video game hell, but I don't think it will - it comes close tho, I'll give them props for the outstanding graphics, dialog, and sound.

SteveMcQ

10-09-2007, 03:04 AM

anyone else find this to be frustratingly hard? it would take me forever to hit the second button, and when i did, he wasnt near anything for bart to float up and on his back.

it was some major bull shit.Ditto. The first target was decent, but then you had to fight both the boss to get him into the right spot so you can actually get up there along with the camera. You're already circling a 30-40 foot boss and then the camera has this horrible lag in trailing behind that you have to fight. The targeting still semi-works, but then once you finally hit the 2nd and 3rd targets, you have to reorient the slow camera to get yourself up onto a platform to hit 'em.

gunm

10-09-2007, 03:56 AM

Another "me too" post about the camera interferring with the gameplay. It's zoomed in too close and difficult to control and makes that whole boss fight a lot more of a pain the ass than it needed to be.

Also, I didn't care for the attacks, either. If I'm getting swarmed by enemies, I want to do more than just some limited punches.

Everything else was awesome--graphics, animations, in-game references. Co-op is also great. It's almost a shame, really. At least I don't have to get this game day one now. :p

LinkinPrime

10-09-2007, 05:03 AM

anyone else find this to be frustratingly hard? it would take me forever to hit the second button, and when i did, he wasnt near anything for bart to float up and on his back.

it was some major bull shit.

Word.

I was having fun up until I had to stop him somewhere close to a building or something that Bart could reach. Game looks and sounds freakin' awesome though, already have mine preordered and picking up on day one.

lilboo

10-09-2007, 09:16 AM

ananag112

10-09-2007, 09:35 AM

So the demo is a parody of SotC right?

Also, how do you kill the giant robot? I used Bart's slingshot on the bottom weak spot, climbed up, and destroyed it. However, I couldn't get to the top spot. How do you do it? By the time I climbed up a building to jump on he would close the panel.

KingofOldSchool

10-09-2007, 09:36 AM

Yeah I found the Lard Land Doughnut guy to be a complete bitch to fight. I couldn't jump from a platform high enough to reach the second tier of Lard Boy's back.

whiptcracker

10-09-2007, 10:44 AM

Yeah I found the Lard Land Doughnut guy to be a complete bitch to fight. I couldn't jump from a platform high enough to reach the second tier of Lard Boy's back.

Same, but with the third button. I even tried doing the Bartman glide off of a building, but for a gliding move he drops down really quickly. How the hell do you reach the third platform on Lard Lad? What makes it even more a pain is if you don't get up to it in a certain time period he runs to the other side of the map and you have to try and lure him back to where there's buildings.

Camera was anooying and in a couple places seemed broken. Stood in the smashed up building and the camera kept trying to reset itself into the wall for some reason while I was trying to aim with Bart. The partner AI is really bad, computer controlled Homer at one point just kept running forward at a wall and didn't move until I switched to him. I didn't think either the Lard Lad was hard to avoid or that the Crusty's were overwhelming, the most difficult thing to me was trying to get on Lard Lad's back.

Loved the art direction and the voice acting, hated pretty much everything else. I'm passing on this.

whiptcracker

10-09-2007, 10:51 AM

Why are people complaining because Lard Boy was difficult? There were pleanty of mattress' & dumpsters to jump on to get to higher places to jump on his second and third spot. Also, there's at least 2 helium containers that I saw..in which Homer can suck and he can float up. There's quite a few fire hydrants that Homer can smash, and then it spews upwards and Bart as Bartman can use to float up with...
Yeah it was kind of a difficult, but not impossible. The camera was a bitch, but there certainly have been worse situations. Having some sort of difficulty should be embraced, IMO

There's a difference between difficulty and frustrating game design. When the hardest part of the demo was just getting up on a high enough platform to finish Lard Lad off in enough time, then that's a design flaw.

Hitting the switch with Bart then changing over to Homer I'd find half the time Homer had run to a farther away area and then I'd have to run and get the helium and float up to Lard Lad. Either the helium would run out or Lard Lad would recover and run away. Using vents/hydrants to try and glide to it wasn't working well either, and the camera made all of that more difficult than neccisary.

SteveMcQ

10-09-2007, 11:45 AM

There's a difference between difficulty and frustrating game design. When the hardest part of the demo was just getting up on a high enough platform to finish Lard Lad off in enough time, then that's a design flaw.

Hitting the switch with Bart then changing over to Homer I'd find half the time Homer had run to a farther away area and then I'd have to run and get the helium and float up to Lard Lad. Either the helium would run out or Lard Lad would recover and run away. Using vents/hydrants to try and glide to it wasn't working well either, and the camera made all of that more difficult than neccisary.Exactly. Fighting the boss should be the challenge. I shouldn't have to fight the camera on top of that.

For the third spot, I ended up luring him near the prison walls next to a broken fire hydrant. If you can get around the camera issues of running around him while near a wall, then you should be able to get high enough with the draft to either jump on the wall and then onto his back, or aim directly for the platform after the updraft.

delirium266

10-09-2007, 01:36 PM

Boss fight was awful. Frustrating to the point of not being fun. It's a shame because I liked everything else. Bad demo or bad game?

MrDubbs

10-09-2007, 02:13 PM

I thought Lard Lad was easy, I just lured him to a building, hid behind the air ducts, he thought he lost me so he walked away, nailed him with Bart and glided easily to the third platform

walletandgromice

10-09-2007, 02:24 PM

I agree with all the camera complaints (honestly, I felt a little sick after playing it) but want to add that the game would be much easier if it had some way of instructing the teammate AI to "hold position" -- to get that top panel I would put Bart on top of a building, use Homer to lure Lard Lad to be facing so his back was toward that tall building and switch back only to find Bart had already jumped off the site I'd worked so hard to climb him on top off.

Ugh. I imagine it's more fun and quite a bit easier multi-player.

Kevlar281

10-09-2007, 02:57 PM

So has this game gone gold? Because I'd really like to buy it and after hearing about al the camera complaints I'm left wondering if they have time to fix things. I don't know much about game design, so would fixing the camera even be possible now at this point?

gunm

10-09-2007, 05:43 PM

Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the difficulty at all. In fact, I thought it was rather easy, from a design point of view. It's the fact that the camera goes all over the place and the fact that if you move Bart a fraction the wrong way he'll "slide" right over the platform that makes it artificially hard. I hit the platform over and over and for some reason he'd just run right past it. It doesn't help that if you're in single player, the AI is a bit more retarded than Homer really is, so getting Lard Boy into position takes a lot of jumping back and forth between characters which is lame when coupled with the screwy camera.

PenguinoMF

10-09-2007, 05:49 PM

The screens look good but I wonder how the gameplay will turn out. I hope there isn't an awkward control/camera problem.

I jinxed this game all the way back in May.

aerotive

10-09-2007, 05:55 PM

Played last night and had the same camera problems as everyone else. Hope they fix it before the game is completed.

Deadpool

10-09-2007, 07:10 PM

Played last night and had the same camera problems as everyone else. Hope they fix it before the game is completed.

anyone else get a nauseating feeling switching characters while running? It's a shame too cause the game seems well made otherwise that the shit camera and oddly difficult aiming for barts slingshot.

leveskikesko

10-09-2007, 08:32 PM

I'm hoping they picked a horrible level and that the rest of the gameplay works around the horrible camera. Difficulty should be based on the actual gameplay, not horrible camera systems, controls, and etc.

The Simpsons fan in me wants this so bad to be awesome, but sadly based on that demo it seems to be a 6 at best. If this one fails they better make Hit and Run 2, I loved that game! Also a better version of road rage would be cool too...I really miss crazy taxi, sega. ):

scuba t

10-09-2007, 10:23 PM

did anybody find all the bottlecaps I found all the coupons and cliches but spent like 30 minutes looking for that last bottlecap before I stopped but I liked the demo camera could be better

Logain8955

10-09-2007, 11:58 PM

Yeah, the camara was really wonky when it came to trying to target things. When it came down to exploring the environment, it was okay.

I thought it was a lot of fun, and I haven't watched Simpsons for years now. Yes, it has problems, but it was funny and just a good time. Co-op on this would be a ton of fun.

Ikohn4ever

10-10-2007, 12:06 AM

i liked how it was supposed to take 4 minutes to do it, it took me 45

scuba t

10-10-2007, 12:46 AM

I just played it again and tried to beat in four minutes and beat it in 2 minutes and 9 seconds so it's very doable

LinkinPrime

10-11-2007, 07:17 PM

Here's a "Land Of Chocolate trailer":
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mcNVUwggblI (http://youtube.com/watch?v=mcNVUwggblI)

Caro

10-12-2007, 08:07 AM

I think I spent over an hour trying to beat it last night... wonky camera made me give up on the third hatch.

fun game for maybe 29.99$ but it won't be that price so its a definite pass.

PhoenixT

10-12-2007, 08:37 AM

I"m surprised so many people are saying this is aweful and to hard just based off the camera. I think it took me 30 or 40 minutes to beat it myself but knowing how to do it now it could easily be done in 2 to 5 I"m sure of it. The camera wasn't "that" horrible and Lard Lad wasnt horribly horribly hard to get on the hatches I thought it was pretty fun honestly :).

Maklershed

10-12-2007, 08:44 AM

Put my preorder in the other day. They better have the homerball and poster available.

darth007

10-12-2007, 02:55 PM

I went to Wal-Mart today and I saw a sign near the entrance advertising the game. It shows the Neverquest poster in the upper right corner and it says it'll come with specially marked games while supplies last. So I'm confident the posters will be bundled with the game and the 4 retailers will get different ones. It seems Gamestop is getting the Bartman poster and Homerball and Wal-Mart is gettting the Neverquest one. Now onto finding out what posters Best Buy and Target will have...

InvaderZim

10-12-2007, 06:36 PM

I played around with it for about 45 minutes. I did not read -anything- about the game and wanted to see if anyone here was having the 'control' issues I had... and it looks like most of you have. The graphics are really cool and it looks really crisp on my big screen tv. I hope they can do something with the controls before it's released.

scuba t

10-13-2007, 12:39 AM

this doesn't have to do with game but if you preorder the simpsons movie at buy.com with google checkout you get it for 8.89 shipped

RedvsBlue

10-13-2007, 01:49 AM

The graphics are sick on this but the rest of the game is kinda ho-hum. The lard lad battle was kinda monotonous and the level did really do anything to make me want to play the full game.

dubbfoolio

10-15-2007, 02:36 PM

wow the controls made me sick. it's sad because this game nailed the look and feel so damn well.

Punk_Raven

10-18-2007, 01:08 PM

Yeah, the camera and controls really sucked. Plus, the Scarab is a bitch. I don't even know why hte put that in htere. So difficult.

darth007

10-18-2007, 02:37 PM

For those still interested in buying this game on day one Best Buy is getting the Medal of Homer poster inside their copies. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat131400050017&type=category

I'm sure of all except for Target:
Gamestop = Bartman poster + Homerball
Wal-Mart = Neverquest poster
Best Buy = Medal of Homer poster
Target = Big Super Happy Fun-Fun Game poster

Kendal

10-18-2007, 11:37 PM

I think the camera is not a deal breaker. At certain times it was a little wonky, overall it wasn't super horrible. Unless the rest of the levels are a lot worse than the Lard Lad one, I am going to get the game asacp. Totally going to GameFly it.

deadite76

10-30-2007, 03:09 AM

A 7.7 from IGN:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/831/831218p1.html

JJSP

10-30-2007, 03:17 AM

For LA CAG's, Matt Groening is hosting the launch party for this at Universal Citywalk. Free snacks, drinks, and giveaways, as well as various writers from the show in attendance.

aerotive

10-30-2007, 04:21 AM

For LA CAG's, Matt Groening is hosting the launch party for this at Universal Citywalk. Free snacks, drinks, and giveaways, as well as various writers from the show in attendance.

I have never wished I lived in LA more than now.

deadite76

10-30-2007, 11:36 AM

sendme

10-31-2007, 11:15 AM

I was going to get this at best buy so I could get the poster also. Now with reading about the camera I think I will pass. Also i don't like the fact that 4 different places have a different poster with it. I might just try and see what they look like on ebay and order them that way and hold out for a price drip on the game.

LinkinPrime

10-31-2007, 03:08 PM

Picked up the game at Best Buy today, got my Homerball!

TigerBoo

10-31-2007, 03:21 PM

Can anyone confirm the poster is INSIDE the box?? Just got back from BB, and the people were clueless. They did manage to find the Homerball, but didn't know about the poster. I don't want to open my copy if I need to return it to get the free stuff...

For those still interested in buying this game on day one Best Buy is getting the Medal of Homer poster inside their copies. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat131400050017&type=category

I'm sure of all except for Target:
Gamestop = Bartman poster + Homerball
Wal-Mart = Neverquest poster
Best Buy = Medal of Homer poster
Target = Big Super Happy Fun-Fun Game poster

evilhomer

10-31-2007, 07:02 PM

Picked up my copy from Best Buy also today with the Homerball.

On the back of the Game case it says it has the poster in it.

LinkinPrime

10-31-2007, 08:12 PM

Tempted to pick up the Target version for the poster but I guess I can live with Medal of Homer and a Homerball since I had $30 RZ Certs.

kaptinmorgan

10-31-2007, 11:00 PM

this game didn't seem that bad, i played the demo and it was okay, took a while but i could see the whole game being pretty entertaining, those who haven't played it, at least try the demo before making a decision to buy, i thought it was pretty fun.

LinkinPrime

10-31-2007, 11:15 PM

I had not realized (or forgot) that this game has co-op...sweet!

lilboo

10-31-2007, 11:18 PM

So I wonder if this will be a game that drops in price quickly. What's everyone think..?

RedvsBlue

10-31-2007, 11:26 PM

So I wonder if this will be a game that drops in price quickly. What's everyone think..?

Its EA so if the game is a total sales flop they'll drop it quick. They aren't usually as quick to drop as Ubi is but they aren't too far behind. I'm betting $40 by Christmas, January at the latest.

With GH3, Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Mario Galaxy and even residual sales from Half-Life 2 and Halo 3 there's just no room in this year's game market for average to mediocre games.

lilboo

10-31-2007, 11:38 PM

Its EA so if the game is a total sales flop they'll drop it quick. They aren't usually as quick to drop as Ubi is but they aren't too far behind. I'm betting $40 by Christmas, January at the latest.

With GH3, Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Mario Galaxy and even residual sales from Half-Life 2 and Halo 3 there's just no room in this year's game market for average to mediocre games.

Hmm. Good point. I do think the game will sell pretty well though, considering it has the Simpson's name on it..but I could just be retarded.

I enjoyed this demo very much (as I did play in co-op)..but for $60..hmm. I don't even know if I would even try and get this via Freebie site.

RedvsBlue

10-31-2007, 11:41 PM

Hmm. Good point. I do think the game will sell pretty well though, considering it has the Simpson's name on it..but I could just be retarded.

I enjoyed this demo very much (as I did play in co-op)..but for $60..hmm. I don't even know if I would even try and get this via Freebie site.

The Simpsons name hasn't really helped the multitude of other games that have come out with it plastered on there. The movie might help but really I think its a bit more of a stigma to have Simpsons in a game title.

I think you inadvertantly made a great point there. A lot of people are going to look at this and say "nah, not worth $60."

Kendal

10-31-2007, 11:55 PM

Anyone play the full game? How is it? I am probably getting this for Christmas from my parents. I really want the Mr. Sparkle poster.

sendme

11-01-2007, 12:38 AM

can people post some pics of the posters?

EDIT: Nevermind saw they were posted on the first page.

MrDubbs

11-01-2007, 01:31 AM

Is it possible to get the Homerball by itself, i'd like to have one, but rather wait on paying 60 for the game

Ebay wants like 15 bucks for one lol

kaptinmorgan

11-01-2007, 01:32 AM

does anyone have pic of the homerball? i wouldn't mind getting it and perhaps using as a tool of bribery to get a good deal from my tattoo artist.

MrDubbs

11-01-2007, 01:34 AM

does anyone have pic of the homerball? i wouldn't mind getting it and perhaps using as a tool of bribery to get a good deal from my tattoo artist.

http://www.ea.com/simpsons/homerball.jsp

11-01-2007, 02:46 AM

Went to Target first (on Oct 31st) and they pulled them out of the back - no poster or homerball so I declined purchasing there. Then I went to a close by GS to see if I could switch Battalion Wars 2 to the Simpsons and get a Homerball. No luck on that as they only had Homerballs for the preorders. Then I went to the far away EB where I actually preordered it and at first they told me they were all out of Homerballs, but then they found one. I would have cancelled on the spot if they didn't have my preorder bonus. They said they only got half the number they needed for the preorders. Also, no posters there either. This sure was some half-assed promotion.

So what is the deal with the posters? Did anyone ever actually have any?

Haven't played the game yet ;).

kaptinmorgan

11-01-2007, 02:50 AM

http://www.ea.com/simpsons/homerball.jsp
that's pretty cool, thanks dubbs

LinkinPrime

11-01-2007, 03:46 AM

Scorch

11-01-2007, 03:50 AM

11-01-2007, 03:52 AM

Posters are in the game...check the back of the box, it should say "(Best Buy/Target/Gamestop) Exclusive Poster"

:lol: And so it does - "Gamestop Exclusive! Bartman poster". I was wondering, actually, why I didn't hear any disc rattle when I was carrying it. Now I know why - a poster is stuffed in there. I should have checked out which one Target had. I'm guessing that a poster shoved into a video game case is not of the highest quality though ;).

I'm trying to decide if I'm going to keep this or return it (or, possibly, sell it) and just rent the game. The shortness of the game combined with the average scores is making me wince at paying $60, even in credit, for it.

Scorch - Well, go figure. I've given up on Gamecrazy on preorder bonuses because they never seem to get them so I use my very limited EB/GS credit on things where I want preorder stuff and just use GC for the regular purchases. So I never even considered using GC - I figured the ball was an EB/GS exclusive anyway. Pretty pathetic that this big Mall store only got 5 of them.

Scorch

11-01-2007, 03:58 AM

Yeah, we suck for PO bonuses. We eventually get them in, maybe not on time, but we do. I recently got the Zack and Wiki 3D Puzzle thing, Ace Combat 6 faceplate, a few homerballs and a Castlevania 2D dude. And some Naruto keychain, or something.

Theduck

11-01-2007, 04:41 AM

which one has the big superhappyfuntime poster in it?

jer7583

11-01-2007, 05:04 AM

If you're a simpsons fan, you will enjoy this game greatly. If not, avoid it. It doesn't really do anything wrong on the game side of things, but it's also not going to blow you away. However, the use of the license is brilliant and better executed than any game I've ever played. $60 may be a bit too much to ask for it, but I don't think you'll feel ripped off.

glockant

11-01-2007, 01:06 PM

haha, gamestop always fucks up on the preorder bonuses.

went to best buy and got my homerball with no problem along with the medal of homer poster, which is pretty crappy.

LinkinPrime

11-01-2007, 01:33 PM

which one has the big superhappyfuntime poster in it?

Target from what others have said. Check the back of the box to make sure, it indicates what poster it has.

xeno

11-01-2007, 01:39 PM

has anyone played co-op?

scuba t

11-01-2007, 03:25 PM

press start to play best achievement ever

xeno

11-01-2007, 03:35 PM

^probly the easist one ever!

Theduck

11-01-2007, 03:37 PM

Target from what others have said. Check the back of the box to make sure, it indicates what poster it has.

Thank you! :bouncy:

shrike4242

11-01-2007, 10:55 PM

Should've went to GameCrazy. Every store got at least 25 homer balls. My store had 3 preorders across all systems and we got 43 homer balls.Yeah, my EB fucked me over on this one.

I pre-ordered it the day it was available with the Homerball, even to the point that they found out about it from me. :wall: I went in today, instead of yesterday, as I had things to do with work and wouldn't get over there until today. They didn't have the damned thing. :wall: :wall: Said they sold out of them.

Previously, they put aside the pre-order bonus with names on them for the pre-order persons, and this time, nope.

I only pre-ordered it because I thought the Homerball was a pre-order bonus only, and I didn't even luck out there. I guess I'll have to call my EB and remind them to put my pre-order bonus aside for me on the day the game's out if I'm not going to be there on release day. :wall:

11-01-2007, 11:02 PM

shrike4242

11-01-2007, 11:42 PM

Tha sucks, Shrike. Like I said, I went in yesterday around 4pm and got the very last Homerball. There were many preorders after me that wouldn't get them. I had the game preordered months ago, before they even announced the bonus. If they didn't have the ball I would have cancelled on them. But it was really a fluke that I was up there and able to get it. Otherwise I wouldn't have gone until tomorrow at the earliest - and would have been sadly disappointed.

Anyway, I still haven't opened mine. Anyone with more gameplay impressions? My sons played the demo again today ;).I ended up using the 10% off coupon on the pickup, so I ended up getting the game for $54, though it's sitting unopened at the moment. Funny thing is that it also took off 10% on my EDGE card renewal and the Persona 3 guide I picked up at the same time.

I'm hoping that I can chance into one via a trip to BB or CC tomorrow and then return the game back to EB. If not, then I think I might be SOL.

Sockey

11-01-2007, 11:48 PM

Im thinking of getting this for my brother (who is a big simposn fan) for his Birthday. I'd like to get the Homer Ball, what are the chances of a stores still having it tomorrow? Where should I try my luck?

Kendal

11-02-2007, 12:14 AM

I am getting this(and Death Proof) for Christmas. I can't wait to get it. I got my copy from Target so I could get the Fish Bulb poster. One of my favorite episodes. I am a big Simpsons fan and can't wait to play this game when I celebrate Jebus' berfday. I enjoyed the demo and can't wait to see the whole thing.

A Happy Panda

11-02-2007, 12:56 AM

For those who have it, is the camera better than the demo? That alone made me not want to get the game anymore, at least not at the $60 price point.

11-02-2007, 01:01 AM

I ended up using the 10% off coupon on the pickup, so I ended up getting the game for $54, though it's sitting unopened at the moment. Funny thing is that it also took off 10% on my EDGE card renewal and the Persona 3 guide I picked up at the same time.

Well, see, how come I didn't know about that? I should have picked it up with that coupon as well. D'oh!

62t

11-02-2007, 05:26 AM

press start to play best achievement ever
Viva Pinata PA enter the Konami code for 10 AP is better

lordwow

11-02-2007, 09:21 AM

This may have had one of the worst demos I've ever played. I just could not get into it at all.

ZForce915

11-02-2007, 09:43 AM

This may have had one of the worst demos I've ever played. I just could not get into it at all.

That may be a stretch, but it wasn't as impressive as I was hoping. I'm about the biggest Simpsons fan there is, but I'm not dumb...so I'm not spending $60 on this.

lordwow

11-02-2007, 09:51 AM

That may be a stretch, but it wasn't as impressive as I was hoping. I'm about the biggest Simpsons fan there is, but I'm not dumb...so I'm not spending $60 on this.

I just think they picked an awfully annoying/aggravating boss fight type level to choose. I didn't get any enjoyment out of the level at all.

FuzTurtle

11-03-2007, 01:11 AM

Anyone know if there will be any more of the homer ball coming to stores? I asked a BB employee and they only got 3 that sold out. (11/4-11/10) circuit city ad states that the Wii version would come with one.

akilshohen

11-03-2007, 09:26 AM

has anyone open their copy yet? I wanna open it based on that SUPER HAPPY FUN FUN level, but I'm still kinda wary seeing how I spent $60 on this....in store credit, but it's $60 none the less.

62t

11-04-2007, 02:55 PM

Just played the first stage and I really like it. If you are a fan of the show it is worth a try.

Monstarr

11-04-2007, 03:12 PM

Same here I have played the first level and it wasnt horrible, it deems a rent more than a purchase

62t

11-04-2007, 03:20 PM

I havent play the demo but from what I played so far the camera isnt a problem.

DestroVega

11-04-2007, 05:12 PM

Maybe a Simpsons arcade game is coming? THAT would be sweet!!!

They had one a long time ago, it was awesome.

akilshohen

11-04-2007, 05:29 PM

it's fun, but I be damned if that camera doesn't ruin it a bit. I was trying to go up a building as bartman and the camera stayed static while the controls didn't

$hady

11-04-2007, 06:55 PM

Same here I have played the first level and it wasnt horrible, it deems a rent more than a purchase
Glad it turned out decent I didn't hate the demo I thought it was good but had problems. I was going to buy it with $.50 on the dollar store credit but even at $30 IGNs review turned me off. I'll save it for a rental early next year when a new release drought comes. Way to many other games more deserving right now.
Sounds like a perfect rental to me:
Lasting Appeal
An under eight-hour game is supplemented by shoddy co-op gameplay and ultimately useless item collection.

halfbent

11-04-2007, 07:45 PM

The camera hasn't bothered me too much, the crappy tacked on last minute "co-op" has really bothered me however.

11-04-2007, 07:52 PM

I've been playing through this as a rental and it is pretty good (but I am definitely returning my $60 EB copy). I will have the main game finished on my 3rd day playing, most likely. I've been going slow, too, trying to collect all the stuff though I haven't done too well with that. I guess that will have to wait until I buy it cheap later.

The Time Attacks add replay. At first I thought they'd just be running through the levels as quickly as possible since they give you "target" times for the normal levels. But it turns out there are different challenges depending on the level. Some are fun, some aren't, but each one has a 5 point achievement so there's some incentive to play through them all ;).

The Super Happy Fun Fun Game level is awesome though. Not so much for the gameplay, but it is funny as hell. I haven't tried the Medal of Homer, Grand Theft Scratchy, or Neverquest ones yet. Some of the ones leading up to that are pretty funny too. There's one where you rescue the 8-bit Simpsons - hilarious. Will Wright fans and haters alike will enjoy that one.

Oh, and the camera sucks big time. You have full control over it at most times, and I don't have a problem with that or the fact that it gets stuck on things occasionally (which seems to be one of the main review gripes). What I didn't get from the reviews is that the camera TRIES to be dynamic and whips all over the place, thus often disorienting you or screwing you up. I'll have to see if there's an option to disable that - I'd prefer full control on my own.

darth007

11-04-2007, 08:01 PM

I managed to get 2 Homerballs, one at Gamestop and one at Best Buy. I just asked for one at GS and I bought a CD at Best Buy and the Homerball showed up at 0 cents on the receipt. So for everyone who wants a Homerball, go to Best Buy and look for a display for the Simpsons Game and there should be a bunch of them. You more than likely have to buy something with it though.

After a bunch of thinking and reading opinions from here and reviews, I don't think this is worth buying now. This game is gonna be a clearance purchase for me many months from now. But, if anyone bought this game at Target and wants to sell me their poster let me know.

62t

11-04-2007, 08:58 PM

scuba t

11-05-2007, 12:24 AM

anyone played the ds version?
is it worth buying?

11-05-2007, 03:14 AM

The one thing people did not mention enough is how funny the game really is. The jokes are great, and most of the simpson regular appears. At times it feels like a real simpson episode. Just finished the 4th mission and i would say the camera is not a problem so far.

I think I said the Super Happy Fun game section was funny. It is definitely a funny game - probably the most humorous I've ever played. I'm not sure if any other game has made me laugh out loud like this one has on occasion.

As for the camera, try doing the building-to-building wall jumping bit with Bart in Springfield and tell me you don't detest the camera after that ;). And also the Time Attack for the Happy Fun game level. It is particularly horrible there, and for no reason (as it is out in the open).

LinkinPrime

11-05-2007, 03:44 AM

Finally got a copy...I'll hopefully play a little tonight. That Super Happy Fun poster rules...I want to get it framed.

deadite76

11-05-2007, 12:07 PM

I'm only about six or seven levels into this, but so far it's really funny. It's definitely the funniest game I've ever played.

As for the camera, try doing the building-to-building wall jumping bit with Bart in Springfield and tell me you don't detest the camera after that ;). And also the Time Attack for the Happy Fun game level. It is particularly horrible there, and for no reason (as it is out in the open).

Up until that very point in the game, I had no real problem with the camera. After about 15 minutes or so, I finally reached that damn lunchbox!!

xeno

11-05-2007, 11:04 PM

11-06-2007, 05:30 AM

Just beat it tonight... This game has one wacky and random ending. After the last level where you fight Matt Groening himself, Lisa builds a stairway to Heaven out of the buildings of Springfield with her Buddha power. At the gates of Heaven, Homer and Bart have to fight Shakespeare, then, after a bunch of old enemies from the game, Benjamin Franklin who spilts into several mini-Franklins. Then, finally, you have a DDR style match with God himself. Unfortunately the 360 d-pad makes this part nearly unplayable (you have to push the d-pad in the different directions to match the DDR-style arrows and it is nearly impossible not to push an extra direction or two which drains your health) but I muddled through it on my son's game. Now I have to do it again on my save :cry:.

Then I went back and found the rest of the cliches which is pretty fun - most are no trouble to get but some are easily missable during normal play.

Overall, it was definitely a fun game and well worth a rental for sure. I'm glad I returned my $60 copy though (just did that today). For the hardcore completists (I'm usually one but I'll have to wait till I pick it up cheap later) there are two additional things you can do beyond completing the story and the cliches, the first being mundane and the second challenging. First, you can collect all the character-specific icons (in all the levels and the Springfield hub where there's 75 for each character). Second, you can complete all the Time Challenges. Some of the time challenges are very easy, and some aren't, but overall it would take some work to get them all completed.

One of many hilarious quotes:
Mr. Sparkle: "Head without body can eat all day and never up-throw!"