Coming to Xbox Live Arcade: The Office?

by Richard Mitchell { Jun 20th 2007 at 12:35PM }

You might have read over at Joystiq that MumboJumbo is working on a video game based on NBC's The Office. The game is set to feature the characters from the show depicted as bobblehead dolls. Players will be challenged to complete jobs and pull pranks around the office. Currently, the game is slated to appear on the DS, PSP, and PC. According to Variety, the game won't be developed for new-gen consoles because of its relative simplicity. XBLArcade begs to differ, noting that MumboJumbo's deal includes the option to create the title for Xbox Live Arcade.

MumboJumbo recently released Luxor 2 on XBLA, so they definitely have experience with the platform. Whether or not The Office will actually make an appearance on Live Arcade remains only a rumor at this point.

Now, if we could just get The Office to make an appearance on Video Marketplace, we'd really be getting somewhere.

Tags: arcade, live arcade, LiveArcade, mumbo jumbo, MumboJumbo, office, the office, TheOffice, xbla, xbox live arcade, XboxLiveArcade

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Rob Rawlins @ Jun 20th 2007 12:41PM

I'd much rather see BBC's The Office.

KineticOnline @ Jun 20th 2007 1:06PM

I'd much rather see something else (anything else)

Wii360dsPC @ Jun 20th 2007 1:17PM

This is a terrible, terrible idea. The game concept sounds downright unappealing.

Better game concepts:
-2D Fighting game with character selection. Just hearing "Creed vs Phyllis" sells it. Uses sound-bites, samples and unorthodox fighting styles.
-Office Paintball. Simple FPS with multiplayer on XBOX Live. Characters provide commentary and narration. Dwight shouting "Finish him".
-Office Olympics. Game based off of competitions shown in episode from last season.

Mark @ Jun 20th 2007 1:19PM

I love the show, but I've got to say that I think this is going to be a horrible game.

Drunkenshaolin @ Jun 20th 2007 1:29PM

@1 i second that...uk one 100 times better.

Project Ekim @ Jun 20th 2007 1:42PM

wow what a waste of time

LunarDuality @ Jun 20th 2007 2:05PM

I imagine if they *do* attempt a release on XBLA (which is not a stretch) they would do it along side some content for video marketplace. It just makes sense that way.

Roger Rees @ Jun 20th 2007 4:01PM

The UK Office was teh sux0rs compared to the US version. Anyone that says differently is a pretentious ass that just wants to appear cool.

rajun50 @ Jun 20th 2007 4:28PM

1st, the UK version sucked compared to the US version. 2nd, I agree that the Marketplace needs "The Office" episodes (in HD). Thirdly, and lastly, the game will probably blow ass.

jf1116 @ Jun 20th 2007 8:32PM

Who cares if it blows ass....I'll still buy it just to see that great Dwight bobble head come to life and stalk over the office any day.
It would be nice to see some other NBC content besides the shitty Studio 60 show which was canceled months ago for being so horrible