Jaero Posted December 7, 2004 I guess I can add this email to the long list of crappy perks that come with working at a game news site... Dear Game Enthusiast, Speedco Shooting Sports, Inc. is pleased to report the release of its second game, NRA Varmint Hunter. This simulator-style computer game features all the real-world elements of an actual varmint hunt. Players can shoot both eastern and western varmints (ground hogs, prairie dogs and an occasional coyote) in their natural terrains. Be it the open fields of the Midwest or the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, the locations featured in NRA Varmint Hunter are true representations of the actual hunting locations found across the U.S. With the help and close cooperation of The Varmint Hunters Association, the game is as realistic as possible and offers a great introduction into this fast growing sport. The animal behavior has been modeled in the most realistic way utilizing the expertise of serious hunters. The elusive targets are cute, but not too cute, and provide even the most inexperienced hunter a true hunting challenge. The scientists and programmers at Speedco have effectively modeled the ballistics of firearms, including internal ballistics (the action of powder burning), external ballistics (the flight of the bullet) and the environment (wind, temperature, humidity, recoil). The game also allows the shooter to choose from many calibers, including several wildcats. Bullet types from major manufacturers are offered, as well as a number of different powder types. You can use the much improved factory firearms and ammunition, or reload, and develop “fine tuned” loads, optimizing the accuracy of your selected firearm. All Speedco games will feature online play. This will allow anyone with a Speedco game to play against anyone else anywhere in the world that has the game and access to the Internet. This feature not only allows for the ultimate head-to-head competition, but also creates the opportunity for group and league play. It’s all included in the NRA Varmint Hunter game! NRA Varmint Hunter is the first of 15 NRA licensed titles. The National Rifle Association was instrumental in the development of this game and supplied a great deal of the educational and safety materials necessary to bring the project together. There are three releases scheduled for 2005, NRA High Power Competition (Spring 2005), NRA American Big Game Hunter (Fall 2005) and NRA Air Gun Competition (Mid 2005). There will be a minimum of 2 games released each year, thereafter. If a 'varmint' is "One that is considered undesirable, obnoxious, or troublesome", does that mean we can skullfuck Charlton Heston? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Posted December 7, 2004 Holy shit, people actually use the word 'varmint' outside of western movies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted December 7, 2004 Fawrner varmint is what my neighbours call me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Posted December 7, 2004 I don't see how anyone can seriously use the term varmint (no offense to any possible Varmint Hunters here - and I'm really astounded there's such a thing as the Varmint Hunters Association) without sounding completely fucking stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted December 7, 2004 I got that press release too and almost posted on Idle News about it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jp-30 Posted December 7, 2004 How do you lose in a varmint hunt game? Are the squirrels packing heat too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esseb Posted December 7, 2004 Looks very much like a hoax to me, but a quick google does bring back relevant results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted December 7, 2004 What about it looks like a hoax? There are lots of games like this; they're mainly just an extension of Deer Hunter. It's a real game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esseb Posted December 7, 2004 I was merely pointing out my disbelief that anyone could possibly make a game like this. Now, minutes after the horrible truth dawned on me, I still find it hard to beleive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted December 7, 2004 There are actually dozens of games very similar to this. Most of them just don't sell in mainstream gaming retailers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted December 7, 2004 This game is giving me COLD DEAD HANDS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJW Posted December 7, 2004 Isn't "varmint" the redneck way of pronouncing "vermin"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted December 7, 2004 Yarr. It was fun in such serious games as "Redneck Rampage". Cold Dead Hands not required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninja Dodo Posted December 7, 2004 How about a game where you get to play a groundhog getting back at the NRA members? Bill Murray can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metalmickey Posted December 7, 2004 Sufferin' Sucotash! I don't think I've ever heard the word varmint before except from out of the mouth of ol' Yosemite Sam. Come to think of it, what does sucotash(spelling?) mean too?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted December 7, 2004 Sufferin' Sucotash!I don't think I've ever heard the word varmint before except from out of the mouth of ol' Yosemite Sam. Come to think of it, what does sucotash(spelling?) mean too?? Some sort of dish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jp-30 Posted December 7, 2004 Succotash recipe ingredients 200 ml (1/3 pint) vegetable stock 2 small fresh corns on the cob, or 175 g (6 oz) frozen sweetcorn kernels 225 g (8 oz) shelled fresh broad beans 1 small onion, skinned and finely chopped 150 g (5 oz) low-fat soft cheese 45 ml (3 tbsp) low-fat natural yogurt 10 ml (2 tsp) chopped fresh basil or 5 ml (1 tsp) dried salt and pepper, to taste fresh basil leaves, to garnish method 1. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan. 2. Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, remove the kernels from the corn cobs, cutting lengthways down the cobs. Discard the cobs. 3. Place the fresh corn kernels in another saucepan with the broad beans and onion. 4. Pour the boiling stock over, bring back to the boil, then lower the heat and cook gently for 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables are just tender. If using frozen corn, add it to the other vegetables halfway through cooking. 5. Meanwhile, beat the cheese until creamy, then stir in the yogurt, basil and seasoning. 6. Drain the vegetables and return them to the saucepan. 7. Add the cheese and yogurt mixture to the vegetables and reheat gently, stirring continuously, for 2-3 minutes. 8. Serve hot, garnished with the fresh basil leaves. serving amount serves 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermes Posted December 7, 2004 Succotash recipeingredients 200 ml (1/3 pint) vegetable stock 2 small fresh corns on the cob, or 175 g (6 oz) frozen sweetcorn kernels 225 g (8 oz) shelled fresh broad beans 1 small onion, skinned and finely chopped 150 g (5 oz) low-fat soft cheese 45 ml (3 tbsp) low-fat natural yogurt 10 ml (2 tsp) chopped fresh basil or 5 ml (1 tsp) dried salt and pepper, to taste fresh basil leaves, to garnish Why low fat? I fucking hate low fat.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jp-30 Posted December 8, 2004 Why low fat? I fucking hate low fat.... Why? Because I cut & pasted it from a US cooking site. Tell you what, just substitute the low-fat dairy products for full-cream dairy products, make yerself some real succotash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mercatfat Posted December 8, 2004 And when varmint hunting gets a little too intense and you need to take a break, don't worry! We know how you feel and we've made accommodations. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002HGB04/qid%3D1102472679/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/102-1713410-7792125 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted December 8, 2004 For a while I got sent review copies of these sort of games, with lovable titles like, erm, Extreme Pro Bunny Hunter 4000 or something. I haven't really taken a look at them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bc9b Posted December 8, 2004 And when varmint hunting gets a little too intense and you need to take a break, don't worry! We know how you feel and we've made accommodations. Darn those disgruntled employees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites