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Olympic medalist Michael Phelps to get his own game, may involve swimming photo

OK, we get it -- throw United States Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps into the water and he goes fast. Having broken records left and right at this year's Beijing Olympics, taking home eight gold medals, it's next to impossible to see him anywhere with a shirt on.

Now, according to a profile of the swimmer on 60 Minutes, he'll be getting his very own videogame. No details were given, including who would be publishing the title, but let's just take a guess that assume that the game will be swimming-related.

But has there ever been a good swimming game, really? The answer is "no," as they all inevitably involve mashing a single button repeatedly. But with the advent of Wii motion controls, one can imagine this can be translated to making "swimming motions" with your arms and hands. Can't wait. 

True story: when I was working as a manager at a GameStop in Baltimore, MD (the secret's out!), I took Phelps' reserve for Madden NFL 2005 when he was just a local swimming superstar. I framed the receipt he signed. And by "framed," I mean I shoved it into a white envelope and sent it off to accounting along with the rest of the receipts, of course.

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MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 13:45
MrSadistic
I'm pretty sure the game will involve him going back in time to assassinate Hitler while trying to cope with the fact that he is half-cyborg/half-vampire. He also finds love with a young female German soldier who is against Hitler's evil regime.

Or it could just be about swimming, like you said. Whatever.
CypherVR's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 13:45
CypherVR
Who?
-
and, Farst.
AlienGuy18's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 13:47
AlienGuy18
Micheal Phelps' XTREME 4-Square CONFIRMED!
BR Miles's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 13:47
BR Miles
Wow, um, i agree with MS on this one. this game is gonna FAIL and be found 20,000 under the sea! LMAO!
DeusPayne's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 13:50
DeusPayne
Hmm... an international superstar backing a swimming video game. It might be something that 'unique' genre needs to get the public looking at it in a positive light. But it'll likely just be a Wii remote waggle fest.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 13:50
Shin Oni
...I kinda wish the Phelps talk would stop. Win the most medals in the Olympics and the guy's a legendary record breaking swimmer. Good for him and all but goodness let it rest.

oh a game? When was the last swimming only game?
Blind assassin's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 13:53
Blind assassin
If the DS and Wii taught me anything it's that seemingly stupid and crazy concepts can make great games but since this is a cash-in on the likeness of the latest dude to break a bunch of records it will be more shovelware.
the Golden Avatar's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:00
the Golden Avatar
@MrSadistic

I thought that was the plot of the new 50 Cent game?
NotAZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:03
NotAZombie
@ Golden

Zing!
F Whipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:07
F Whipple
I hope it's just on the wii. I'd rather not see any hi-def speedos
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:08
Rockvillian
Is that the GameStop near Charles Theater Nick?

@golden

nicely played.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:08
grafkhun
I feel bad for Phelps, I mean people are just capitalizing on his name left and right. yes he is a a stupendous swimmer and his Olympic feats are amazing indeed, but he doesn't need all this crap cycling around him, like video games and stuff. oh well, anything for money.
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:09
AgentMOO
Uh-oh, swimming and games don't mix well.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:09
Rockvillian
@grafkhun

I guarantee he's okay with it.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:14
Rockvillian
@grafkhun

I guarantee he's okay with it.
mispelt's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:16
mispelt
I think you're wrong, Mr. Chester.

I, for one, am champing at the bit for Michael Phelps's Action Skate Cyborg Ninja Rocket Space Command: Gaiden.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:16
Shin Oni
I bet he is considering he's getting money for every bit of publicity he gets.
Tron Knotts's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:16
Tron Knotts
If they are smart, they'll go all Shaq Fu on this one and make it violent as hell.

Every un-athletic, jealous bastard on the planet has been planning a 99 hit Ultra-combo on Felps since the first day he became the nation's golden-boy.

I know I have.
the Golden Avatar's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:19
the Golden Avatar
@Squawk

The Olympics isn't boring if it's Snoopy Olympics. Pizza carrying, pogo hurtling, beat the shit out of each other on a gondola (catchy name, I know), etc. What more could one ask for?

Wait, what were we talking about again?
CALkulon's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:23
CALkulon
@ Squawk:

I dunno, your comments give it a run for its money. Perhaps you'd rather he sat on his arse all day and did nothing meaningful with his life? Great.
Polish Hill's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:24
Polish Hill
This is what they'll do.

Reskin Ecco as Michael Phelps, game complete.

Profit.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:32
grafkhun
rockvillian- most likely, but his agent probably just urged him to agree, he's probably not excited about it himself.
moshakirby's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:50
moshakirby
It's going to be a shit-hot action game is what it's going to be.
Edge of Blade's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 14:53
Edge of Blade
Celebrity Sports Showdown 2
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 16:12
CaptainApocalypse
Michael Phelps get sent back in time to King Arthur's court where he becomes a skilled magician alongside of Merlin. After 10 years of study and preparation, Merlin is assassinated by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, who also fell into a vortex. The two battle it out for control of all of Camelot using a variety of spells, weapons from all centuries (31st Century Death Cyclonic Weapons planned for DLC), and the power of Phelp's love for swimming.
Xhumation's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 16:13
Xhumation
The adventures of Aquaman.
with Michael Phelps s Aquaman.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 17:48
MechaMonkey
Michael Phelps Mini-Game Bonanza: The Curse of Old Man Wither's Pool
Sam Spectre's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 20:49
Sam Spectre
Swimming sucks in real life. I do it every fucking day. This game will suck, HARD. (ironically like half of the swimmers I know EL OH EL!)
Tascar's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 22:28
Tascar
I heard Sega is going to release a new Sonic game where Sonic turns into a mer-hog and swims around with Michael Phelps and Darwin from "seaQuest DSV" to prevent Dr. Robotnik from hunting humpback whales.
B-Radicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/01/2008 23:20
B-Radicate
It'll prolly also include looking like a beat horse.
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