Wham-O has signed FOG Studios to exclusive worldwide licensing rights to develop video games based on popular Wham-O toys.
Under the multi-year agreement, FOG Studios, New Brunswick, Canada, will develop video game versions of Wham-O’s classic products like Frisbee, Slip ‘N Slide, Hula Hoop and Hack Sack and other games that are compatible with the Nintendo Wii game console as well as games for Nintendo’s upcoming Balance Board.
Games are in the initial stages of development and are expected to be complete in the next 12 to18 months. (More…)
Screenshot of the Layout Ultimate 2006 video game (not related to the Wham-O game)
I think this is a genius move. I know if doesn’t pertain to Ultimate players, but we are, as a whole, Americans Idle. Childhood obesity is at an all-time high and video games have taken kids back indoors and on the couch. Anything that gets the next generation moving again, is a good thing in my book.