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The Cocks at Gamecock just sent word that Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball is hitting Xbox Live Arcade early next year. We knew it was going to be a downloadable title, but just weren't sure for which console until today. Honestly, I'm not surprised that they picked Xbox as their console of choice.

The game looks like it's going to be really fun and ... OK, screw it, I can't do this anymore. Ninjas win, plain and simple. There's no reason to even have a game like this. Pirates haven't got a chance in hell against the mighty Ninjas. Ninjas win. There, I spoiled the ending. Sorry Blazing Lizards. 

Blazing Lizard’s Pirates vs. Ninjas™ Dodgeball To Hit Xbox 360 LIVE Arcade


Eternally Warring Camps To Meet On Neutral Ground For The First Time – The Dodgeball Court

Cockpit, Austin, TX – November 1, 2007 – Gamecock Media Group announced today that Blazing Lizard’s Pirates vs. Ninjas™ Dodgeball will debut on Xbox LIVE™ Arcade on Xbox 360™ in early 2008. The title looks to answer the age-old question of which much-revered profession is better, by settling the score…with (dodge)balls.

“It is no secret that Pirates and Ninjas have beef,” stated Chris Stockman, Studio Director of Blazing Lizard. “But it turns out both have a great love for dodgeball and unique skills when it comes to playing the game. We are bringing together sworn enemies for what I can guarantee will be explosive dodgeball action.”

Pirates vs. Ninjas™ Dodgeball will have sea-faring thieves squaring off against stealthy martial artists in beautiful environments. The game will allow for up to eight players and offer five teams, including pirates and ninjas and three more that will announced soon. Each team has their own unique style and techniques and is hell-bent on destroying the opposition.

Look for Pirates vs. Ninjas™ Dodgeball to hit an Xbox near you in early 2008.


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Variable Gear's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:02
Variable Gear
OMG! At least hide the spoiler after the jump or something!

In all seriousness, should Castle Crashers be out before or after this?
Buster's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:02
Buster
fuck yea, ninjas!
sirpalee's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:04
sirpalee
Though it's an XBL title... It looks hellish good :) . BTW I agree ninjas are easily outpowering any pirates...
Dyson's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:05
Dyson
NINJAS FTW!
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:07
s0lesurviv0r

Oh, it is on now!
Sindicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:18
Sindicate
Ninjas are gonna win because pirates have this guy:

[Image removed: Also, Syndicate loves gay porn. -- CTZ]

Now go wash your eyes.
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:18
Cheeburga
Fuckin' epic.
Zarathustra's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:20
Zarathustra
Sindicate, that is f***ing disgusting
Ambulance-Y's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:34
Ambulance-Y
needs robot as unlockable character
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:42
Holyetheline
I'm so glad CTZ removed that pic. I'm at work and I don't even want to know what is going on there.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:44
Kyousuke Nanbu
Awesome, something else for me and buddies to play at night.
CarlostheJackal's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:51
CarlostheJackal
Um hey pirates, Donkey Kong just called and he said it is on like him beotches!
TNTv's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:54
TNTv
Is Mr, Destructoid gonna be in it?
Nubc4kes's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:55
Nubc4kes
I like the idea a lot. I hope the game pans out well because I would hate for such a cool concept to go to waste.
Capn Birdseye's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 16:58
Capn Birdseye
Blasphemers!!!

Pirates win, hands down!

Avast Ye, scurvy dodgeballers!
madninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 17:13
madninja
Ninjas will always win. I was motioned captioned for this game because I am ninja.
IceMax's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 17:26
IceMax
ninjas can't swim, so pirates win
RskimB's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 17:31
RskimB
Nijas! Ninjas! and more Ninjas!
Knives's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 17:35
Knives
ZOMG you ruined the game for me, thanks for the spoiler...

Anyway, Go ninja! Go ninja! GO!
rpbowlinggod's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 17:36
rpbowlinggod
Pirates FTW!!! yeah thats right, I said it!
kobewan0824's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 17:40
kobewan0824
Pirates are win also, but I agree. They aint winning shit against ninjas.
bluexy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 17:50
bluexy
Only ninjas left today are Asian Honda Civic owners and Naruto cosplayers. Meanwhile, pirates are rocking cruise ships, and downloading everything (including your mother) over bit-torrent before it's released.

PIRATES WIN, FUCK NINJAS!
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 17:55
ArrestedDeveloper
I say Pirates.
Arugala9's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 18:19
Arugala9
Ninjas
chronicus_prime's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 18:26
chronicus_prime
Ninjas ftw! Alway ninjas, Always.
MrFudge's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 18:27
MrFudge
Pirates would rape and pillage all the Ninjas whilst making manly sounds and drinking heavily. They're like a fictional form of Ron Workman.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 18:31
Sharpless
Pirates are lame. They will never win anything because they suck peepee. The end.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 18:43
Scrixx
Ninja's for the motherfucking win! YEA!

www.dayoftheninja.com

Ninja Day - December 5th. Be a Ninja or die.
Capn Birdseye's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 18:47
Capn Birdseye
@ Scrixx

peh, ninjas even had to rip off Talk Like a Pirate Day??

Ninjas are dead, apart from crappy little satire sites like Real Ultimate Power and Naruto Cosplayers (good one bluexy) - Pirates are still around, and have even expanded into other areas.
Danmartigan's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 19:08
Danmartigan
PIRATES
boylie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 19:46
boylie
Pirates FTW

To hell with ninjas
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 21:16
Sharpless
While your pirates are swabbing the poopdeck and drinking rum and plundering booty, our ninjas are having sex with your womens and calling you gay on the internets - UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS. We're too badass for ships and cannons. We just need our awesomeness. DENY IT. You can't.
happyorangeman's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 21:20
happyorangeman
Ninja's are going to win because Orlando Bloom does not look like a worthy Dodgeball Competitor. Sorry ladies.
UNDERSTAR's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/02/2007 00:09
UNDERSTAR
Just gotta say, I hope Pirates show up in this game and commence the mass gang rape on those silly ninjas. DAMN YOU RED SHINOBI FOR KILLING MY FATHER!!!!
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/02/2007 02:40
Necros
Ninjas. For serious.
Anarpis's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/02/2007 08:11
Anarpis
Someone should just make a Counterstrike-like game where its Pirates vs Ninjas and then this could be settled once and for all... or would it... ?
TorpedoTed's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/02/2007 09:48
TorpedoTed
Pirates for the win, more of em for a start, just over power the ninjas,also they are pretty much invincible if they are cursed pirates!!
nademagnet's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/02/2007 10:11
nademagnet
I want a Robot-Ninja-Pirate Hybrid... cam we get to work on that?
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/02/2007 10:55
king3vbo
Best game idea ever!
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/02/2007 14:33
Sharpless
@nademagnet
If you played Kingdom of Loathing, then all your prayers would be answered.
freeman1's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2007 03:05
freeman1
Zombies are a stitch to win!
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