Codemasters has announced a game based on 1987 movie 'classic', Dirty Dancing (be careful when following that link - it plays 'I've Had the Time of My Life' really loud). It's due out later this year. According to the breathless press release:
"fans can now step back into the year 1963 and encounter the world of their favourite film. Through this action puzzler, Dirty Dancing enthusiasts now have the opportunity to experience the life of Baby, learn to dance with the resident dancing couple, Johnny and Penny, and work alongside the team at the renowned Kellerman's Mountain House Resort."
It seems that the tie-in will contain several mini-games through which players earn 'Camp Dollars' (you couldn't make it up) with which to purchase "Dirty Dancing memorabilia, cabin furnishings, and the all-important dance lessons." Sadly, this being a PC title, there's no SingStar tie-in or even rhythm action elements - perhaps for the inevitable PS3 conversion, lads?
Anne Parducci, EVP Marketing at Lionsgate says, "For two decades, girls and women have identified with Baby, and through this wonderful game from Codemasters, they will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in her world like never before."
This is good news as, previously, women wishing to immerse themselves in Baby's world were forced to book a week at Butlins Minehead and then get off with someone twice their age during the Macarena.
So anyway, if this takes off, can we expect a new influx of chick flick conversions? Which do you think would make the 'best' videogame? Pretty Women could be a successful GTA-style adventure with each player working the streets as a Hollywood hooker, attempting to score a rich client with relationship issues. Any more?
