Aqua Teen hitting virtual links

Blog says the popular animated crime-fighting value meal will star in an "extreme combat golf" game on the PS2.

From playing with Ouija boards, eating superintelligent mold, partying with Danzig, fighting crime (OK, so we've never actually seen them fight crime), to threatening national security and engaging in other hijinks, the wacked-out characters from Aqua Teen Hunger Force have practically done it all. Now it appears they will add one more thing to their lengthy list--starring in a console game.

Number one in the hood, G.

Back in early 2005, Midway Games acquired the license to make games based on the Adult Swim lineup of programs, on which ATHF airs. Though Midway declined to say which properties would get the screen-to-game treatment, it was assumed that ATHF, as one of Adult Swim's more popular shows, was a shoo-in for a game.

Now G4 is reporting that not only will ATHF be a game, but the anthropomorphic happy meal will be... golfing. A post on G4 news blog The Feed says that ATHF creator Dave Willis confirmed that Meatwad, Frylock, and Master Shake will be starring in an "extreme combat golf" PlayStation 2 game, along with other ATHF characters such as the Mooninites and the Brownie monsters.

"It's a golf game, but it's also laced with violence," Willis tells G4. "Frylock is admitted to Jersey Pines, the very prestigious golf course in Jersey, and Shake wants to play, so he goes about ruining the course. So you actually do play golf, but you're battling the villains, and some of your clubs might have a sawed-off shotgun."

G4 says that ATHF writers Willis and Matt Maiellaro penned the game, which is "in development at Midway." The as-yet-unannounced game will reportedly ship later this year.

When asked for comment, a representative from Midway said, "We are currently working on an Aqua Teen game. The official announcement will be coming soon."

While many gamers may wonder what ATHF would be doing on a golf course, let's face the facts--it would be the most normal thing they've ever done.

134 Comments

  • Shingo

    Posted Feb 21, 2007 12:20 pm PT

    G4 used to be great, back in like 2002 and 2003. Its kind of a travesty the way it has pummeted to appeal to their idea of the stereotypical male. Sometimes there is only two hours of game programming in like 14 hours. I wouldn't trust them for news, but an extreme combat golf game is porbably the most briliant game type for ATHF. If it was any other game type, It would be a stupid idea.

  • TheLonelyWolf

    Posted Feb 21, 2007 2:40 am PT

    ............
    actually i don't know what to say..!!

  • lithus

    Posted Feb 20, 2007 3:25 pm PT

    A movie, now a game...their really reaching (can you say "sell out"?), especially considering there isn't any real material to work from. Honestly, aside from half a happy meal talking trash, what is going on here? Nothing that's what.

  • ufopuller

    Posted Feb 20, 2007 7:54 am PT

    Golf is barely a sport, muchless combat

  • irunongames

    Posted Feb 20, 2007 5:39 am PT

    That interesting

  • vamroc

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 8:21 pm PT

    You know this had all the tools to be really great. I would had liked a better title though like World of Whorecraft that would have been a great title. But a golf game is weak they might as well be making a cart racer. Now a Volley Ball game could have been fun with Meat Wad as the ball. To answer one question ATHF only fought one crime and solved mysteries in the first season. After that they concluded they could make more money collecting that government chesse.

  • yman173

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 6:47 pm PT

    Would be worth at least a rental. You gotta wonder what these guys can do to the prestine setting of a golf course.

  • neo16161616

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 2:20 pm PT

    Sounds cool!

  • Kantwon

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 12:35 pm PT

    "extreme combat golf"???????????
    I guess if the show is crazy then they have to come up with a crazy concept that makes absolutely no sense. But I do love some ATHF even though the show has gone down hill with the previous episodes. Please go back to being funny ATHF.

  • kamicolo

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 11:16 am PT

    I don't have any high hopes for this game. Hopefully they will release it a price of let's say $20 to $30. I don't feel that many ppl really want this game for $50, look at how many ppl bought the Family Guy game. I have a better idea for Midway, why not make a compilation game: one disc with a variety of games, minigames, and bonuses ALL based on Adult Swim characters?? This will throughly increase their sells.

  • Splatilian

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 10:19 am PT

    I'm not sure why you're so concerned about it being on the PS2, what kind of next-gen capabilities do you need for fast food to play golf?

  • Sharvie

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 9:26 am PT

    Sounds fun...

  • cjcr_alexandru

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 9:26 am PT

    This sounds... strange.

  • CheddarLimbo

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 7:56 am PT

    Yeesh. I do love me some Aquateens, but this sounds like a terrible game.

  • keinuveye

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 7:15 am PT

    Greatest thing to come out of NJ, besides Zach Braff

  • Psyfon

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 6:22 am PT

    Comem on, a golf game? I was figuring a fighting game or maybe an rpg.

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Feb 19, 2007 5:18 am PT

    dumb cartoon.

  • jcloverboy

    Posted Feb 18, 2007 6:39 pm PT

    only PS2 would kinda suck - I'd love it to be on any of PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii.

  • sheep469

    Posted Feb 18, 2007 11:47 am PT

    Anyone who's followed [AS] long enough knows to take what they say with a pinch of skepticism... I hope this is true, because it's a unique approach to a unique property, (and let's face it, Family Guy: The Game sucked) but [AS] likes to play with their fans' minds. No confirmation from the publisher also adds to the shaky feeling I get about the validity of the story.

  • Sam_Lowery

    Posted Feb 18, 2007 10:18 am PT

    Golf? lol.

    That must be the easiest kind of game to inject a license into.

  • jackassultima

    Posted Feb 18, 2007 10:17 am PT

    Outlaw Golf 2 is all I will ever need for my violent golfing games

  • Megavideogamer

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 8:29 pm PT

    I never did get what was happening on "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" a strange show. This will make a great video game, even if I read the instruction manual. I'll still won't understand what the hell is going on. "Frylock" the evil looking serving of fries is my favorite character. On the other hand this game could Bomb mega. Either way it will end up in my collection.

  • Dog_of_War

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 7:16 pm PT

    Now we need the Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! X-Treme Hacky Sack Bass Fest game.

  • jsloane

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 6:17 pm PT

    wow as long as its better than the damn cell phone game ill at least rent it. gotta love athf

  • CWEBB04z

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 5:03 pm PT

    Haha Aqua Teen?? I could'nt resist laughing...

  • Gigatron

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 1:36 pm PT

    I'd rather have Dethklok Murdercycle racing, but I'll take it. Extreme golf combat sounds sweet. A wii version is definitely in order, cuz swinging the club, using weapons, and aiming would be sweet on the wiimote.

  • Chief_Kuuni

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 1:25 pm PT

    awesome, can't wait

  • Chief_Kuuni

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 1:25 pm PT

    awesome can't wait

  • The_Brak_Show

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 1:13 pm PT

    golf? I want to see screen shots.

  • comthitnuong

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 11:57 am PT

    even though I do not like the show it would still be awesome to see that

  • DarkSaber2k

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 11:33 am PT

    Extreme Combat Golf! Yes!

  • PuffstaJones

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 10:38 am PT

    barf.

  • faceman420

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 10:35 am PT

    I don't even like golf but ill get this game as long as it has new comedic material n gets a 7+

  • ma_rc_01

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 10:29 am PT

    I hope they port it to the wii. motion controls for golf and shootin' dudes would be a sweet mix.

  • kenerhai

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 10:00 am PT

    nothing is normal to master shake!! he can turn even the most mundane and boring activity into CHAOS!!

  • solidusScott

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 9:27 am PT

    If its any fun then hell, I'll buy it.

  • GURU3614

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 9:21 am PT

    dang i will buy this game no doubt as long as master shake is there

  • ahmedtantash

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 8:59 am PT

    okay then kudo's to Sony!

  • McnabbsPHIeagle

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 8:49 am PT

    these guys better be in there: Carl MC2DaP SirLoin(Fo the shoteez!) litte brittle, ol drippy, willie nelson, Flargon and dingle, **** the plutonians they suck monkey balls, dusty gozangas,South Bronx Parasite, Wrench Aliens,Uncle Cliff,Major Shake,Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future, and last but not least, Wayne "The Brain" McLaine.

  • Eararaldor

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 8:48 am PT

    Not a fan of the series, but sounds like there taking this in an interesting direction (comon sawn of shot gun as a club sounds cool).

  • GIJesse77

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 8:34 am PT

    Golf? Well, actully better than the Family Guy game which was an arcade fighter.

  • Genuma

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 8:20 am PT

    I wish the game was that one Meatwad played where he channled the spirits. That would be sweet! Hopefully a Venture Brothers game next!

  • Gigatron

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 7:59 am PT

    NICE!!! Now all we need is a DETHKLOK game!!!

  • sabru8

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 7:04 am PT

    Revenge of the Mooninites!!

  • DFTricks

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 6:43 am PT

    I doubt it's gona be any good, the point of the tv show is to not have one... :S

  • Mr_Doom212

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 6:41 am PT

    I am a huge fan of the show(just take a look at my TV.com account). But "extreme combat golf"? Please, we are better off without it. The game is just going to ruin the reputation of the show. Maybe if they change it to a platformer or something, but "golf" doesent really work with ATHF. The game is basically going to flop.

  • _great_waddles_

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 6:02 am PT

    Nappan: Yeah no kidding. The idea of an AQTF game is a bit like a Seinfeld game... it's not screaming "storyline". I completely agree. Thats why I think they went with a 'Combat Golf' theme. Usually fighting and sports games dont have that good of stories. I dont think they'll need one.

    Sugreev: Frylock has the fries. He picks stuff up with them all the time in the show.

  • sugreev2005-06

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 5:58 am PT

    Gonna be a big flop,and how can frylock golf...he does not even have hands.I hope they change their mind and change the genre.

  • Hawaiianc

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 5:52 am PT

    Narok: hay thats what they ask for i mean someone has lost there life time job and what there going to do no thing not even a sorry now thats wrong.. i know a few in the Bureau and they admit the people that over looked it said it was dum on there part and wanner shouldn't even get a bad rep over this but some dum guy open there mouth instead to let it go, so they deserve it heh i know a few fed 's that like ATHF guys . i know odd lol and some say hay the Bureau it self needs a slap or two at the head office. thats where my point comes in

  • Glordit

    Posted Feb 17, 2007 5:18 am PT

    okay then kudo's to Sony!

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