Michael Phelps Gets His Own Game

by Chris Faylor, Dec 01, 2008 11:16am PST

Related Topics – xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC

An unknown developer is currently preparing a Michael Phelps-branded video game for undisclosed systems.

Word of the game emerged during a profile of the Olympic swimmer in the latest episode of CBS news program 60 Minutes, Gaming Target reports. No other details were mentioned.

The 14-time Olympic gold medal winner recently worked with publisher Activision to promote two of its releases, receiving a copy of Call of Duty: World at War on NBC's The Today Show and appearing in a television commercial for Guitar Hero World Tour alongside celebrated athletes Kobe Bryant, Alexander Rodriguez and Tony Hawk.

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By: shadebane x Show Full Post

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yeah he achieved a lot we all know, but a swimming game? please...

Dec 01, 2008 11:20am PST

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yeah he achieved a lot we all know, but a swimming game? please... : shadebane
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  maybe it'll be a shooter where he frees China from communism? : I7 SilverFox
  - I LOL'ed. : Digital-Hero
  - Michael Phelps is...CONDOR STRIKE : Sturm08
  - Maybe it'll be a shooter where he loses his diamond-encrusted skull and goes to get it back from the Midd... : etherealrhythm
  - I know, I know: he travels to Taiwan to swim on a charity contest. The sponsor, having no money, pays him... : zehh
  - the "communists" already did that. : 69gooch69
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  He's 2P in the new Matt Hazard arcade game. : Mad Jack McMad
  - Thanks for reminding me this exists. : Rich McNinch
- Swimming was OK in Epyx' Summer Games (II?)...It was kinda like 110m Hurdles, but not as fast: Swim, Swim... : AxeMan808

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By: Lord Skellington x Show Full Post

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I read the news title and instantly though to myself 'why on Earth would anyone make a game about the West Borough Baptist Church'? :/

Dec 02, 2008 10:31am PST

I read the news title and instantly though to myself 'why on Earth would anyone make a game about the Wes... : Lord Skellington

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By: icedcool x Show Full Post

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Phelps will descend from Olympus to create this game.

I wonder how the developers will deal with the aura and halo phelps gives off?

This game could be amazing, just because of that.

Dec 01, 2008 8:23pm PST

Phelps will descend from Olympus to create this game. I wonder how the developers will deal with the a... : icedcool

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By: Professer12 x Show Full Post

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Ironically enough I read this story today: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/27930529/

With the economic downturn and the restriction in advertising budgets, I wonder if this game will ever see the light of day.

Dec 01, 2008 4:26pm PST

Ironically enough I read this story today: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/27930529/ With the economic d... : Professer12

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By: Fred Garvin x Show Full Post

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So I am thinking Ultimate Douchebag is a decent title.

Dec 01, 2008 1:18pm PST

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So I am thinking Ultimate Douchebag is a decent title. : Fred Garvin
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  agreed. popping his collar should give a bonus to AC. : DewFuel
  - The bonus only applies to pink polo shirts. : SkeezPimp

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By: Syrek x Show Full Post

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Controller-Trashing time! Bring out the lighters again!

Dec 01, 2008 2:52pm PST

Controller-Trashing time! Bring out the lighters again! : Syrek

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By: tomservo x Show Full Post

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I hope it's like the 50 Cent game.

Dec 01, 2008 12:29pm PST

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I hope it's like the 50 Cent game. : tomservo
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- 50 CENT VERSUS MICHAEL PHELPS DEATHMATCH!!! : antareus
- Chinese steal his gold medals and he wants them back and liberates Tibet in the process? : Sailor of Fortune

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By: Sailor of Fortune x Show Full Post

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Next thing you know there will be sound cards, video cards, and water cooling systems that bear his name.

Dec 01, 2008 2:45pm PST

Next thing you know there will be sound cards, video cards, and water cooling systems that bear his name. : Sailor of Fortune

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By: AllYourBase x Show Full Post

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so A for right arm, B for left arm?

I think I played something like this on the NES, except it was on a track

Dec 01, 2008 1:54pm PST

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so A for right arm, B for left arm? I think I played something like this on the NES, except it was on ... : AllYourBase
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- It'll be a swimming version of QWOP. http://www.foddy.net/Athletics.html : Johnny Law

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By: virtualsinner x Show Full Post

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he was in the last episode of entourage too this season.. a really quick cameo

Dec 01, 2008 11:53am PST

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he was in the last episode of entourage too this season.. a really quick cameo : virtualsinner
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  he was the guy that bumped into eric on the street : virtualsinner
  - http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/08/64887/ : virtualsinner

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By: Link. x Show Full Post

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This needs to be an action game.

Dec 01, 2008 1:43pm PST

This needs to be an action game. : Link.

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By: DewFuel x Show Full Post

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the game is destained for failure. the sales will not reflect this, however. a sequel will be made shortly thereafter.

magic 8 ball does not lie.

Dec 01, 2008 1:38pm PST

the game is destained for failure. the sales will not reflect this, however. a sequel will be made shor... : DewFuel

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By: chodog x Show Full Post

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alexander rodriguez? that's the first time i ever seen his name spelt out fully

Dec 01, 2008 12:47pm PST

alexander rodriguez? that's the first time i ever seen his name spelt out fully : chodog

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Who the fuck is this?

Dec 01, 2008 11:57am PST

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Who the fuck is this? : Johnnsen
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  Have you been living under a rock for the past year? How the fuck do you not know who michael phelps is?... : PwniusMaxunus60
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    nobody knew about him till august : dantastic
    - The majority of people didn't, he was pretty big in the 04 Olympics though too. : the rizzo

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I hope the game is based on a weekend of Cocaine and his new piece:
http://www.mollygood.com/michael-phelps-likes-em-classy-20081201/

Dec 01, 2008 12:28pm PST

I hope the game is based on a weekend of Cocaine and his new piece: http://www.mollygood.com/michael-phe... : et72

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This has to be a Wii game. It's the only system the controls would work on and the only system that lets shovelware like this on.

Dec 01, 2008 12:11pm PST

This has to be a Wii game. It's the only system the controls would work on and the only system that lets ... : AgentPothead

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It will be a fighting game he will be special char, and can turn SuperSaiyan

Dec 01, 2008 11:28am PST

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It will be a fighting game he will be special char, and can turn SuperSaiyan : Iwannaacura
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- Phelps-Phu? : Tawler

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