Jackass The Game

Outside the US, the relatively niche pursuit of grown men performing tricks and stunts on a skateboard was never going to hold the interests of a mass audience. However opening up the spectrum of activities to include just about everything that involved an element of danger and humour captured the attention of the world, spawning numerous clone shows such
as Welsh bandwagon jumper Dirty Sanchez, which included less danger and even less humour.

Whilst taking all the legal precautions to warn impressionable viewers of the dangers of repeating any of the mental stunts performed on the show, the NHS’ prayers have been answered with Jackass The Video Game, in which players can put their lives at risk virtually, rather than physically.

The game version lets players take on the roles of show’s resident nutters in over 35 missions, which include careering down the streets of San Francisco in a bin whilst dodging traffic, or speeding off on a gold cart at breakneck speeds trying to knock down every conceivable object along the way.

“The nature of the stunts means that it’s pretty much the perfect fit for a game – you finally get to do the ridiculous stuff you’ve been told you can’t do on your PS2, or whilst out and about on your PSP,” said Xplosiv general manager James Spice.

“That will obviously appeal to young males, and the strength of the licence will attract fans of the series.”

With dynamic physics and intricate rag doll modelling, the makers proudly claim the game’s ‘injury system’ realistically represents anything from broken femurs to ruptured spleens. More than enough reason to stay well clear of real life A&E.