Majesco grapples with Nacho Libre for DS

Publisher details first US wrestling game for Nintendo's portable; release set for October.

In the upcoming Jack Black film Nacho Libre, a Mexican priest, desperate to raise money to fund his orphanage, turns to the world of professional wrestling to make a buck.

It's an oft-repeated story at this point. Lucha Libre fans may know it as the true story of luchador/cleric Fray Tormenta. Jean Reno fans may remember his version of the role in The Man in the Golden Mask. Tekken fans may recognize it as the backstory of the tiger-masked King.

The story is returning to gaming now, and not just in the next installment of Tekken. Majesco Entertainment today revealed a few more details about its game based on Nacho Libre, and moved its release date up a month from November to October.

In Nacho Libre, players will be able to take control of more than 11 luchadors including Nacho himself, who will be voiced by Jack Black. Majesco is promising four play modes, four-player wireless brawls, a slate of minigames that will make use of the DS touch screen, arenas pulled straight from the film, and "a range of over-the-top wrestling attacks."

The game is being developed by Budcat Creations, which handled the PlayStation 2 port of Psychonauts. The team has also cited the Nintendo 64 wrestling games developed by AKI as providing inspiration for Nacho Libre's design.

For more on Nacho Libre, check out GameSpot's first look at the title.

44 Comments

  • i_love_my_ds

    Posted Jun 17, 2006 7:25 pm GMT

    I wanna see this movie!

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Jun 16, 2006 2:57 pm GMT

    i'm guessing this game won't be any fun.....and won't sell either.

  • Pablo620

    Posted Jun 16, 2006 10:47 am GMT

    The movie looks dumb but since they arent rushing the game foe side by side release it might have potenial. But...i dunno. Oh wait i dont even have a DS why do i care

  • mariomaniac92

    Posted Jun 16, 2006 6:16 am GMT

    Da F***?

  • elementfx

    Posted Jun 16, 2006 12:11 am GMT

    Haha, jack black is hilarious.

  • gmrscore-addict

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 7:30 pm GMT

    libre

  • Eviltwin

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 7:05 pm GMT

    Mucho Nacho, Mucho nacho it's the way of life!

  • themic_2000

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 6:18 pm GMT

    This game is gonna be bad like simpson wrestling!!!

  • japanesegoth

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 5:51 pm GMT

    no majesco...bad

  • SoldierDuMM

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 4:48 pm GMT

    game will su*k but the movie will own

  • SCARFACELP

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 3:33 pm GMT

    if they can somehow capture some of the humor of the film and couple that with a good wrestling engine then they coul have a hit on their hands. You never know , if the film turns out to have a Napolian Dynamite-like fan base, then the game could be successful and majesco would be raking in cash. who knows though.

  • NandoSupes

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 3:13 pm GMT

    this game is going to suck lol , I mean good games based on movies are very rare,but then again lets hope this one is good, which is again........ rare lol.

  • rbarahona

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 2:52 pm GMT

    The theme of the movie is somewhat strange; so I really hope that they can translate the feeling of "Lucha Libre" to the game and make it an interesting one.

  • HarlockJC Site moderator

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 2:42 pm GMT

    It great that Jack Black is a least doing the voice. It may be buy just because of Jack Black. Then all they need is Bruce Campbell voice and you never know it may be a hit.

  • dadeisvenm

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 2:13 pm GMT

    typical nintendo

  • gamerchikrpg

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 2:09 pm GMT

    why woud...? sigh never mind....

  • Arkam91

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 1:58 pm GMT

    Here's to hoping!!!1

  • Anime-Beast

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 1:49 pm GMT

    Movie games are never good but I have hope for this game

  • crispy2781

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 1:38 pm GMT

    Then Majesco has the nerve to wonder why they dont make any money.

  • K1LLSWITCH

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 1:14 pm GMT

    Remember the Adam Sandler movie Little Nikki that made onto the GBA? This game is going to suck just as bad.

  • NeoJedi

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 12:54 pm GMT

    Movie should be good... but the game? And only on the DS?

  • mccoy26

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 12:27 pm GMT

    WTF?????????

    How the heck are they are going to have a game out by October??? We did not hear or see any of this during E3.

    That is a real SAD sign. Damn movies trying to grab every dollar we have with stupid bi-products like this.

    X-Men THE OFFICIAL GAME was another FLOPPER.

  • kevo14

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 12:01 pm GMT

    flop?

  • gjb-sensei

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 11:55 am GMT

    "Movie based games are never really good, but you never know."

    GoldenEye 007 and the Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay say "hi".

  • roadrunner1178

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 11:40 am GMT

    The movie looks like it will be entertaining. Just have to wait and see about the game.

  • Legir

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 11:39 am GMT

    Majesco, this is no way going to help your stock. Shame on you.

  • jaefrmbk2k

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 11:31 am GMT

    Jack Black made me guffaw in the preview for this movie

  • Iron-Dragon

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 11:20 am GMT

    Games based upon movies rarely turn out well and this is one case where I think it will happen again...

  • Quezakolt

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 11:16 am GMT

    haha.. i hope it rocks, altough there aint much change.

  • gameloverx

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 11:14 am GMT

    well let's see how that turns out in October

  • juanfraino

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 11:04 am GMT

    DS F...T...W!!!!!

  • lageasy311

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:58 am GMT

    have fun DS'ers I'l sit this one out but i will watch the movie cuz it looks like it lookes like it will re-define the word ass-kickery

  • DreamTwister

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:57 am GMT

    Is Majesco trying to bankrupt itself?

  • nintendofreak_2

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:40 am GMT

    Well maybe they'll finally get another movie game right.

  • Alexandre_Palma

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:38 am GMT

    Please, DS needs good games! Good games! Show me some creativity! Please!

  • Agreb91

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:35 am GMT

    Well the game better not blow like all other movie based games do.

  • blackIceJoe

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:28 am GMT

    Sweet a Nacho Libre game.THe movie looks funny but I think it could do better on another system like PS2 or even the 360 but I think it will be good on the DS but as good as it could have been but hope it will be fun none the less.

    I am guessing it will come out around the time it come out on DVD.

  • AlexJ-

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:23 am GMT

    Much like the movie, this game is a joke.

  • cnpikes

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:14 am GMT

    I like my Nachos with extra cheese and jalapenos

  • Donkeljohn

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:09 am GMT

    I'll watch the movie, but I doubt I'll pick up the game. I guess that means I am not really dedicated to saving Majesco.

  • sweetg23

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:06 am GMT

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  • Yagami-Iori

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 10:03 am GMT

    The October release actually makes me feel a little better about the title, as it seems they aren't just rushing out the game for the movie release.

  • woohooforme

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 9:59 am GMT

    Movie based games are never really good, but you never know.

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