18 Responses

1. Antonio

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   December 4th, 2007 at 12:10 pm

   Xbox360 is not the overpriced system it’s the PS3 that’s overpriced and they are still making games for the PS2 because people can’t buy the PS3 because it’s too high and somebody that I know still play with the PS2. I’m guessing you are a Sony boy…

2. Alex Davis

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   December 4th, 2007 at 1:35 pm

   I’m a nothing boy really. I’m not a big video game fan. I’m usually out doing things a bit too much to play. If I had to choose one, though, it would be the Wii. The interactivity is more fun than any of those.

3. Marc Power

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   December 4th, 2007 at 2:18 pm

   can’t wait for the online agme, crosswords has given me a new appreciation for crossword puzzles I can’t get enough of ‘em lately.

   as far as a video game, the latest thing I have is a nintendo 64 albeit with 129 games (according to my last count) but I would be interested ina Wii cause I make those kinds of motions anyway when I play a video game lol.

4. Chris Lemon

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   December 4th, 2007 at 3:14 pm

   It’s great that you don’t let your personal bias get in the way of accurate reporting.

5. Neville

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   December 4th, 2007 at 4:06 pm

   I read an article over at GameDaily yesterday that ValuSoft also has an option to produce for both the Wii and the DS - the Wii part makes me very happy. It also says that the XBOX Live version is actually due out in 2008, not 2009, but I saw the 2009 date at IGN. Either way, those dates are always subject to change. Anyway, I don’t know how well a DVD version would go. I always could see this ass a computer game where you have a keyboard to type with or a board game where you just say & spell. With Wii, you can at least point at letters to spell, or write with the DS stylus, but I think it’ll be a pain to have to cycle through letters to spell ut an answer like on old console games of old. I remember that it would take about 45 minutes to play a game of Jeopardy or Family Feud on my Super Nintendo - it was a real turn off. I think a priority for these games is to keep with the show’s fast pace. Also, if the show’s rules change again between now and then (which the probably will) I wonder which ones they’ll be using.

6. Scott Meckley

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   December 4th, 2007 at 4:06 pm

   I would buy this on PS2. I now too do have a new appreciation for crosswords. I have always enjoyed crossword puzzles but now I enjoy them more than ever. I would also buy this if they had a PC Version.

7. Tom Jetland

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   December 4th, 2007 at 4:53 pm

   “overrated Microsoft XBox”…
   “also the Playstation 2 if anyone cares about that thing anymore”…

   Come out and say what you’re actually thinking: “Crosswords is making video games, and people who like video games are losers.”

   I’m loath to shell out $400 for a PS3, so I’m happy to hear the PS2 news.

8. Alex Davis

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   December 4th, 2007 at 4:58 pm

   Oh come on, you’re reading way too into that.

   I made a dig at XBox just because I really don’t like it. I figured they would stop making games for PS2 at that point.

9. DXSSI

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   December 5th, 2007 at 1:00 am

   Hm, as an avid video gamer and game show fan, I find it hard to believe that anyone could like B but not A. Not even a little, Alex?

   Anyways, I’m excited to see game show games picking up steam again—after Gametek closed its doors there haven’t been too many. Luckily, more and more casual gamers are playing these days, which helps solve a couple of Gametek’s biggest problems: finding shelf space for games and selling them at too high of a price.

   With Xbox 360, Crosswords is almost certain to be a title for Xbox Live Arcade, which is a direct-download service. I’d guess it will only cost 800 MS Points ($10 U.S.), which is pretty standard for a newly-developed title. They won’t need shelf space, and it’s an easily justified expenditure, assuming you already own the overpriced Xbox 360, heh.

   PS2’s staying power is an interesting phenomenon which can be credited to (blamed on?) two key factors: its huge install base, and the ease of porting titles from it to Wii, the modern day’s sales juggernaut. So-called blockbuster games aren’t faring as well on PS2 anymore since the typical crowd for them has moved on, but anything cheap still sells pretty good. Crosswords will certainly fall into this category, but will most likely cost $20 due to the shelf space and physical media requirement. How do you like that? It almost makes the Xbox 360 seem like a bargain.

   I also wouldn’t be surprised to see a version make its way down the pipeline for Wii Ware, Nintendo’s stab at digital distribution which should launch sometime in 2008.

10. Alex Davis

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    December 5th, 2007 at 1:03 am

    Here, I can specify more.

    I can stand old games like Pacman or Donkey Kong or Mario. I really don’t like any of the new stuff beyond Guitar Hero, and that’s just because I’m a guitar fan. I just really don’t like video games in general; I don’t know what it is. I just don’t care for them anymore and I can think of many better uses for $50 per game, like three or four CDs.

11. mtc32

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    December 5th, 2007 at 4:13 pm

    Just want to let you all know that my episode will air on Thursday, December 6th. Look for the spoiler in the gray shirt. Assuming it doesn’t get edited out, there is a definite youtube moment on this show.

12. Faizon L.

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    December 5th, 2007 at 5:28 pm

    The Wii is subpar. Honestly, the games that they have for it are just “bleh”. I have a PS3 (bought used for $299) and an xbox360. Honestly, I think that the 360 and PS3 are more interactive than the Wii (with their superior online features). Moving a sensor-remote doesn’t heighten interactivity, it just makes it look like you’re using a SmartBoard. Also, Guitar Hero is one of the worst games made. Ever. South Park nailed it with “Guitar Queer-o” (hilarious)

    Can’t wait for Crosswords to come to the 360 Marketplace.

13. Neville

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    December 5th, 2007 at 5:36 pm

    mtc32 - I’ll be on the lookout for you on youTube since I can’t watch tomorrow - “good luck” (As though luck could help something that’s probably been taped for months!)

    As far as video game versions go, I guess I didn’t say this earlier, but I will now, before the fanboy comes out in everyone: Having the support of other companies to make video games of your show is good for your show, no matter what console it is we’re talking about. As viewers, we can only hope that they market it for our system of choice. I think that when it comes to games like this, it’s good for a game to be released across many platforms, and for the sake of the show’s success, I hope that’s what happens. And so that I can buy it :)

14. Adam

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    December 6th, 2007 at 4:56 pm

    This is cool news, I have a PS2 and might buy a Merv Griffin’s Crosswords PS2 Game, I have Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune for PS2 as well as Millionaire and Jeopardy for the original Playstation as well. A bit off topic, but I would love to see Playstation 2 versions made of some of the game shows that have DVD Games besides the ones that are already out. Also, there’s no way i’d get a PS3, i’m more than happy with my PS2 and would not spend $300 bucks to get a PS3.

15. Scott Meckley

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    December 7th, 2007 at 12:53 am

    I would love to see a PS 2 Version of Deal Or No Deal. I would like to see Howie and the models have more dialogue in it. I also would love to see 1 VS 100, Millionaire with Meredith Viera with all of the lifelines including switch the question. While were on games I am surprised that I haven’t seen a DVD Version of Wheel Of Fortune.

16. mtc32

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    December 7th, 2007 at 11:59 am

    In case you are interested, here are some highlights from my show including the following.

    Me finally getting an opportunity to answer and the freakout that occurred afterwards.

    Me getting an answer wrong in the front row. (This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as the other man got it right and the next clue was the “Crossword Extra” where he lost all his money.)

    Me freaking out when the game ended. (I would have preferred her including the question beforehand where everyone buzzed in and got it wrong. I was so relieved.)

    Me doing the bonus round (A more muted freakout.)

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=hI7PucegFTk

    Here’s a bonus clip of me walking down the ramp acting like I own the place.

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=yHnz8m034G4

    Michael

17. Paul

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    December 7th, 2007 at 3:21 pm

    I just saw your episode yesterday and boy were you good! It was like OMG! a big winner here! I have it on tape and DVD on my site for anyone who wants to trade me for it

18. Malti

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    December 9th, 2007 at 3:31 am

    I saw your episode also, Michael! Your reactions were very entertaining.

    Malti