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The (American) Office comes to the DS

Posted Jun 20th 2007 3:05PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

While we will always enjoy the British (see: O.G.) version of The Office more, the American version starring funny man Steve Carell has begun to grow on us. We're not quite sure if we're ready to play a video game based on the show, however. Universal seems to think many are, though, as they announced a partnership with developer MumboJumbo to bring a game based on the show to the DS.

Nothing has been revealed about the game, but Bill Kispert, vice president and general manager of Universal's Interactive group, thinks the game will be something casual players and fans alike will appreciate. The game, he says, will feature "a proven, addictive game mechanic we think will be welcomed by fans and casual game players alike."

So, who's ready to play a game based on The Office?

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1. i LOVE the american office, my video of the mii's me and my gf made from the show has had over 6,000 views on youtube ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkPVjVUvbhc ) and though I can't imagine what the game will be I will definitely give this a shot! Rock on!

Posted at 3:33PM on Jun 20th 2007 by troy

2. Dwight Schrute is teh awesome

i'll have to look at this

Posted at 3:58PM on Jun 20th 2007 by Mr Khan

3. I think the US version is WAY better. And @ troy, don't spam here for Youtube views.

Posted at 4:44PM on Jun 20th 2007 by L

4. I love both versions of "The Office," US and UK. I'd definitely rent the game, but probably not buy it unless it was really awesome.

Posted at 5:10PM on Jun 20th 2007 by Miranda

5. I love the US show but I'll wait for the reviews before I think about buying the game.

Posted at 6:47PM on Jun 20th 2007 by Kristi

6. "a proven, addictive game mechanic" eh?

So, does that mean this game will be a clone of Bejeweled or Tetris?

Anyone want to take that bet?

Posted at 1:43PM on Jun 21st 2007 by rk

7. "So, does that mean this game will be a clone of Bejeweled or Tetris?"

No, it's going to be the official Dwight Schrute Paintball FPS.

Posted at 2:46AM on Jun 22nd 2007 by Will

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