Sales Lackluster For New Brokeback Mountain Video Game

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[presidio9]

LOS ANGELES--Officials from Electronic Arts (EA) say they are baffled by the lackluster sales for their latest video game, Brokeback Mountain: The Cowboy Diaries. As of its release two weeks ago, the game has sold a paltry 3,000 copies, forcing EA to rethink its strategy for targeting the 18-35 male demographic. “I don’t get it. People love cowboys, right? This is the ultimate cowboy game,” said Dan Mattrick, EA Sports vice-president. “You can ride on the range, herd cattle, shoot people—heck you might even fall in love with another cowboy. This is a deep, multi-layered game with endless possibilities. I guess I’m out of touch with our target demographic. Now I’m starting to second guess our latest video game project, How Stella Got Her Groove Back 2K7.”

[RippleFire]

LOL

[1rudeboy]

Officials from Electronic Arts (EA) say they are baffled by the lackluster sales for their latest video game . . . .

One VP was quoted as saying, "A catchy name might have helped sales, but 'Harpoon' was already taken.

[presidio9]

Not sure what point your link is making, but I can see you are with the posting police, and I don't want any trouble with the law.

I'd be interested to know however if this has EVER been a problem with threads that were correctly posted to chat in the first place.

Note to Mods: This is why I typically don't bother with chat. I can't win.

[Mr. Jazzy]

It's the idea about the "secret sauce" on the buns that gives me the creeps!

[wallcrawlr]

Ive heard the game was a slight twit to the familiar fav "Space Invaders"

[day10]

Yeah, but think about how popular a shooter game modeled after the movie "In-Laws" would be....... j/k

[MortMan]

This gives a whole new meaning to the word "joystick", doesn't it?

[synbad600]

"I guess I’m out of touch with our target demographic."

They're busy with the Packers and the Oilers.

[MadCharity]

this article is satire

Thank God for that. I was about to puke...

[Karliner]

"this article is satire."

I think you just gave someone in Hollywood a great marketing tool that will penetrate...whoops, too much a lubricated subject.

[Sax]

The main character arrives after plodding in on the 'old dirt road' in the opening cut scene and promptly joins the Rump Rangers. Successful completion of level seven sees your player awarded with the assless chaps attire.

[Safrguns]

I'm betting this won't be added to the Freeper games list.

hehe... thanks for the ping. I didn't get it until it mentioned something about herding cattle.

heh... cowbows don't even play video games. DSL normally doesn't reach out that far into the boonies.

[Sofa King]

Video game ping!

If you want on or off this list, Freepmail me

[RandallFlagg]

LOL!

"Look at the size of his strider!"

"Shutup, n00b!"

"The Gravity Gun seems to now work on organic matter. MMMmmm!"

I'll stop there before someone turns me in.

[Slings and Arrows]

"Bareback Mountin'" ping!

[Darksheare]

Anyone remember the so-called 'nude' game "Custers Revenge" from the 80's?
This article is satire, but it brought that game to mind.

[Slings and Arrows]

Seanbaby opines:

Custer: "Gentlemen, today's operation will be a unique one. We will go deep into injun territory with a full entourage of cavalry, establish a tight perimeter, have the infantry remove my pants and underpants, and then I will attempt to force sex on an Indian girl under heavy enemy fire. Are there any objections?"

Custer's military advisor: "Yes, general. Several."

[presidio9]

Old joke: Why was the ground sticky after the Battle of Little Bighorn?

[Slings and Arrows]

I dunno. Why?

[Robert A Cook PE]

Custer needed a lawyer at Little Big Horn.

Yeah. He got Siou'edx.

Worse, he then lost his heir appeal, and his tickets were scalped.