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Angry table-flipping: It's a videogame now photo

Japan will make a videogame out of anything it seems, including domestic violence and anger management issues. The rage of frustrated civilians has been condensed into a new arcade game, in which players must literally pound on a table and then flip it over in frustration.

Cho Chabudai Gaeshi -- based on the Japanese phrase "upending the tea table" -- places players in front of a plastic table peripheral, which they must slam their fists on in order to score points. It's a bit like Taiko Drum Master, but with a lot more intimidation and fury. As players bash their way to victory, they'll eventually get to score a coup de grace -- flipping the table over for the big finish. 

The best thing about this game has to be the kind of scenarios you can re-enact. The settings include a host club, a wedding party, an office and a Japanese living room. You can terrify a date or silence a nagging family by throwing the table over and shutting them up. 

So yeah, this is basically the best game ever. Hit the link for a video.

 








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Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:03
Niero
For some reason this reminds me of Boon-ga Boon-ga
Stella Wong's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:04
Stella Wong
i love how the guy in the first video is so bored. XD
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:06
ZombiePlatypus
You should be required to scream obscenities while playing this game. "GOD DAMN IT, CAROL!!!" *SLAM!!!*
FatherChesz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:07
FatherChesz
Finally! A videogame suited exactly to my talents! Getting pissed off and breaking shit!

...This is genius. If start losing, I get pissed off and start getting better at the game instantly. I love you Japan.
Krusayder's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:07
Krusayder
Looks like a pretty boring game to me, but I'm not Japanese.
vApathyv's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:10
vApathyv
Oh, I could see myself having so much fun with this. Get me some beer and someone to get pissed at.
-PL-'s Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:12
-PL-
Better than Passage.
shinryu's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:15
shinryu
best. game. ever.
Looptron's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:25
Looptron
I can see that being a good stress relief.
Shadowiii's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:28
Shadowiii
This is the future of video games.
But it could look more like BlazBlu.
TheChemist's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:33
TheChemist
Aww, Niero beat me to the Boon-ga Boon-ga reference. I love these ideas that come out of Japan.
Draconianviper's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:39
Draconianviper
Could have definitely used this when my buddy would get pissed during online SFIV matches when he would throw down the controller and go break something in the house.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:44
Los255
Table Flipping Hero CONFIRMED.

Get on that Activision.
Wraithbot's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 11:51
Wraithbot
"Where's my mac and cheese!"
Joanna Mueller's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 12:00
Joanna Mueller
I expected it to be more angry. There was far too much waiting around between table slaps, they need to start the game with your avatar already pissed off and have a steady stream of obscenities and table pounding the whole time.
Matthew Blake's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 12:00
Matthew Blake
This looks so damn fun.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 12:09
Holyetheline
I need a game like this so I can release some of my dinner table RAGE!
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 12:18
fetusmilk
i love the guy in the first video looks at his watch after flipping the table.
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 12:19
Elsa
LMAO!! They need this game in the backroom of every office!! It would be an ideal 5 minute break after dealing with a frustrating customer! :)
fozzyozzy's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 12:59
fozzyozzy
is the final boss a buffet line?
frazierfan86's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 13:25
frazierfan86
I. WANT. IT.

Can you imagine how much fun it would be to intentionally get riled up at an arcade, start yelling and screaming like you were in an argument, then flip this freakin' table over?! I seriously think this is the best game of all time.
AltDelete's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 13:46
AltDelete
Definitely needs some voice controls.

"THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ON MY DESK BY 4:15"
"THIS MARRIAGE IS A SHAM"
"THIS TABLE KILLED MY GRANDFATHER"
Nicojay2's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 13:50
Nicojay2
Hmm Nice idea, but I'm of the opinion that this like many sports video games is better in real life. I am curious as to how durable the setup is, real life property breakage can be such a downer.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 14:45
Darren Nakamura
All this needs is a minigame of Monopoly or Risk, where it puts you right at the point where you're about to lose.
JynxShot's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 14:47
JynxShot
ZombiePlatypus at 09/18/2009 11:06
You should be required to scream obscenities while playing this game. "GOD DAMN IT, CAROL!!!" *SLAM!!!*

FUCK YES.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 15:16
DaedHead8
I have never wished to be Japanese before today.
its a SEABEAR's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 16:02
its a SEABEAR
@Zodiac Eclipse: Thats for the higher difficulties. This was the first time either of these guys played it lol
peachboy's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 16:06
peachboy
agreed: first guy takes the cake.
w4ffles's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 16:47
w4ffles
I smell a new Wii peripheral in the works...
atastysammich's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/18/2009 17:46
atastysammich
They oughtta make Miyamoto an unlockable character, as many times as his name and that metaphor come up together during Nintendo interviews.

Also, this needs to be on the Wii, and it needs to use the Balance Board. Or a plastic table that plugs into the Remote, I don't care--I'd absolutely buy the system for this.
Modern Robot's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/19/2009 01:15
Modern Robot
Not since Boong-Ga Boong-Ga has a game appeared that makes America cry out in unison, "Only in Japan"...
DevinKills's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 21:54
DevinKills
hahah he actually looks at his watch after playing as if to say "how much of my life did i just waste?"
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