Rob. Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 KotakuIt seems that EA is putting out a new Simpsons game in what I can only assume will be a tie in with the upcoming movie. Going to this page on EA's website, we are presented with a classic Simpson's yellow screen featuring the title "XXII" done in a mock GTA IV style. Underneath is a counter using the now famous Matt Groening font that is counting down the time, which at the writing of this article was down to exactly four days. So, by Wednesday afternoon we should be treated to some kind of announcement having to do with this mysterious game. This better not be some sort of Island of Rhodes fiasco where on Wednesday the clock just rolls over to add two more days on. Although, if that did happen it would be pretty damned funny and I'm sure I would laugh heartily after throwing my laptop across the room. Flynn De Marco SourceCountdown Site Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_root Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 (edited) so are they having fun with r*? they can't be copy this much Edited May 5, 2007 by james_root Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinful Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Funny one. Perhaps their trailer can be a IV trailer mock as well. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriaan Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 They're doing this because they know it'll attract attention on the blogosphere, where ultimately many hits to their website will ensue. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotiv Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 so there having a laugh with rockstar..who cares. The Simpsons rock, and GTA rocks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Rockstar should put some Simpsons easter egg in GTA IV after seeing this:) I bet they have a list of stuff to mock anyway. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroHazard Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 This is awesome. It's good to know that the countdown site has been recgonized by a lot of people. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral_City Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Cleverly done...might as well capitalize on someone else's success (in a sense) - I suppose Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:Alex:. Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Perhaps the GAME itself is a Simpsons version of GTA IV? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_root Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 They're doing this because they know it'll attract attention on the blogosphere, where ultimately many hits to their website will ensue. i guess you're right Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk3h Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Totally awesome. If its anything like an improved Hit And Run im all for it lol. Nice idea also Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kippers Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Is this the 22nd Simpsons game or something? If not then what's with EA choosing 22? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~XIII~ Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Is this the 22nd Simpsons game or something? If not then what's with EA choosing 22? Yes, it is the twenty second Simpsons related game. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exkabewbikadid Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Rockstar should put some Simpsons easter egg in GTA IV after seeing this Yeah, they should take this entire game and stick it on an arcade machine inside a pool hall somewhere in Bohan in GTA IV. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Rockstar should put some Simpsons easter egg in GTA IV after seeing this:) Yeah, they should put up a billboard that says something like "Shows that have been on the air for almost 20 years should have been cancelled more than 10 years ago." Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakorama Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 And the funniest part is, this timer wont crash when it finishes! *drum boom tish* Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4222734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHeint Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 EA sucks. They copycat , make crap game after crap game. Poor Simpsons game will be the same EA filth. It would be great to have an entertaining Simpsons game, but EA will screw it up bad. Long live the Simpsons, please die EA. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4223118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 what is this game all about anyway? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4223288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth. Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 ohnoes, EA AHVE PLAGIARISED I CANT COMPREHEND A TIP OF THE HAT AHHHH Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4223291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Criminal Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 EA sucks. They copycat , make crap game after crap game. Poor Simpsons game will be the same EA filth. It would be great to have an entertaining Simpsons game, but EA will screw it up bad. Long live the Simpsons, please die EA. Don't jump to conclusions just yet and i thought Hit & Run was a good game. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4223414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Joe Death Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) If this writing is supposed to be the same as the 'IV' logo from GTA IV maybe this Simpson's game is a pony farm game with maybe a bit of violence. It is a long shot but you never know. EDIT: Did someone edit my post because I never remember saying something about a pony farm? It doesnt even make sense. I must of been drugged. Edited May 8, 2007 by ya mum Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4223474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singey Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Matt Groening should have quit while he was ahead. The programme has been running for too long, and now a movie and another game? Jeez. Homer ruled but even he's running out of material. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4223529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmxxx Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 haha sell outs Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4223817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlx Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 funny how they pay hommage to rockstar, but rockstar seems to diss EA games at every opportunity (and rightfully so).. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4223869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioshenka Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 wow so that is not only R* who can take piss out of anyone Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4224339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Zero Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Perhaps the GAME itself is a Simpsons version of GTA IV? I smell an upgrade of Hit And Run, which would be freakin' sweet, I loved that game. It did have it's flaws (like all games) but if this is what I think it is, it'll be a kick arse game. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4224346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronmar The Only Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Yeah, they should put up a billboard that says something like "Shows that have been on the air for almost 20 years should have been cancelled more than 10 years ago." I personally love the Simpsons even though I have not watched it in so long. It does not matter when you pick up and watch it, it is new every time and does not tie in with other episodes so much. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4224801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHeint Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 EA sucks. They copycat , make crap game after crap game. Poor Simpsons game will be the same EA filth. It would be great to have an entertaining Simpsons game, but EA will screw it up bad. Long live the Simpsons, please die EA. Don't jump to conclusions just yet and i thought Hit & Run was a good game. Do you know why Hit & Run was a good game??????????? Because crap (EA) had no involvement in that game, that's why. EA had developed, publicized, about 574,219 games, but not Hit & Run. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4224806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth_B Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 I wonder if the site will crash Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4224931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelincheetah Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 site's down... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/277262-ea-pay-homage-to-gtaiv-and-rockstar/?do=findComment&comment=4226575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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