Carnival Games 2 delayed due to first game's success
by David Hinkle 
{ Aug 21st 2008 at 5:32PM }
We like to bash the shovelware as much as anyone, but Take Two's Carnival Games must have been a real gem, because it has sold well consistently and "exceeded expectations" since its release. That's why Take Two has been taking their good old time in churning out a sequel to the game, which is now in the works."We saw the original title was a big success, and we had the developers [Cat Daddy] thinking down the line for the brand," said 2K Play marketing director Christina Recchio. "So there will be a 'Carnival Games 2,' but when that is, I can't say that right now. We just have to assess the market and see when the right time is to release the title." What does this mean? Well, that they won't need to rush development on the sequel so long as the first title keeps on selling.
Any of you play the original Carnival Games? Think it got a bad rap from the critics? Or was it just a bad game?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Robert Aitchison @ Aug 21st 2008 5:46PM
We have it, it sucks beyond belief.
mrshl @ Aug 21st 2008 6:04PM
I thought the game had its pleasures. My wife's parents really enjoyed it, and a few of the mini-games (e.g., the bowling pin toss) had real replay value.
Sam @ Aug 21st 2008 6:01PM
bravo on the image, I laughed for five minutes straight.
David Hinkle @ Aug 21st 2008 6:58PM
Eric has to take the credit on that one. It came out great.
Toa Takanuva @ Aug 21st 2008 7:00PM
I'm definitely a core gamer (15 and violence-loving), and I would hate the game by myself, but my whole family (including, yes, stereotypical wii-loving grandparents) gets together and it's actually really fun.
Highlar @ Aug 21st 2008 7:56PM
I have to agree. I'm 33, and have 6yo twin daughters. And I have to say, one of them just KICKS MY ASS at the coin toss game. Alone, Carnival Games isn't that much fun...but when you go into multiplayer mode, its really not too bad a game. And I was surprised to see that! I thought like a typical "hardcore gamer" that a game like that...mini-games galore...couldn't POSSIBLY be fun and entertaining...but it really can. The sales aren't totally a lie on this one.
BrandonIT @ Aug 21st 2008 7:54PM
Well, I defend it every time because when my family (wife, parents & siblings) get together, it is THE game we play.
I'm 33, wife 32, parents 65, and sibling 29...
Great fun for the whole family.
zchry @ Aug 21st 2008 8:10PM
So, why is Carnival Games successful and Zack & Wiki not?
Highlar @ Aug 21st 2008 9:59PM
Because, as awesomely good as Z&W is, its a single player game. And as people are finding with Carnival Games, and many of the other mini-game collections, they can be horrible single player games, but GREAT family-night-get-together-around-the-Wii-and-rumble games. So...Carnival Games is selling to families ALL over the place...but only SOME gamers are really into the point-and-click adventure games that Z&W epitomizes in such a great way.
Moptimus Slime @ Aug 21st 2008 8:11PM
Whenever I see that guy, I can't help but think 'O RLY?'
Hamster @ Aug 21st 2008 9:51PM
That picture is the highlight of my day.
Shovelware Protest Art. Nice!
MrTyzik @ Aug 22nd 2008 10:52AM
I played this by myself at my sister's apartment because she was busy and I am curious about all games. I went through each of the non-locked games and, for the most part, they were ok control-wise. A couple bordered on fun even in single player.
HOWEVER, the graphics and sound are horrible. Just...bad. Not a single mouth moves and there's like one body animation. The game attention-getter/description voice ("Step right up...this game's for you") could put you to sleep due to complete lack of enthusiasm. Confetti would appear without a noise. Winning a game just stops the game followed by 3-5 seconds of silence before you are told if you've won or lost. Ugh.
Andrew @ Aug 22nd 2008 2:36PM
The game is so bad I don't touch it anymore.