2K, Ringling At Work On Circus Game

Have you ever wanted to live the exciting life of a cast member of the Greatest Show on Earth? Me neither! But we'll both get our chance soon: Ringling Brothers and 2K games are teaming up to create circus-themed games for the Nintendo Wii and the DS. No details of any potential titles have been announced, but according to press material from Ringling: "During a recent Ringling Bros. performance at Madison Square Garden, and in celebration of this partnership with 2K Play, a Ringling Bros. high-wire artist took to the air and made a thrilling 25-foot walk across a tightrope while maintaining his balance with only a Wii Remote and Nunchuk in his hands." This foolhardy defiance of death is a precursor of what to expect in the upcoming video games. A collection of circus-themed mini-games utilizing the Wii-mote and the balance board seems like a no-brainer, and could also be very, very fun... especially if they include the hazards of circus performing, from broken limbs ... (link)