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**nuttyturnip** · Aug 21, 2007, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by BBC News

A Japanese arm wrestling game is being withdrawn from arcades across the country after three players broke their arms, company officials said.

Arm Spirit, which is distributed by Atlus, is to be removed from 150 game emporiums as "a precaution".

"We think that maybe some players get over-excited and twist their arms in an unnatural way," a spokesman said.

An investigation has been launched into the incidents and the machines are being checked for any malfunctions.

"The machine isn't that strong, much less so than a muscular man. Even women should be able to beat it," company spokesman Ayano Sakiyama told AP news agency.

Arm Spirit gamers advance through 10 levels, pitting their strength against a French maid, a drunken martial arts master and a Chihuahua dog before reaching the final challenge - a professional wrestler.

It is not available outside Japan.

Am I the only one that thinks the strangely protruding arm looks better angled for something else entirely?

How ya doing, buddy?

Wall Feces · Aug 21, 2007, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Some Sexist Hero

Even women should be able to beat it,

QUOTE OF THE YEAR!

There's nowhere I can't reach.

CelticWhisper · Local time: Aug 21, 2007, 05:31 PM

Holy shit, and I thought Nocturne was hardcore. Goddamn, Atlus, you might want to review your policy on hiring sociopaths.

Isn't this like those squeeze-the-handle novelty games they have in the States in hotel game rooms and such? I'm surprised people managed to injure themselves on it, especially if it doesn't actively resist you (i.e. by way of the arm having a full 180 degrees of motion and forcing your arm back).

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

guyinrubbersuit · Local time: Aug 22, 2007, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by nuttyturnip

Japan recalls arm wrestling game

Am I the only one that thinks the strangely protruding arm looks better angled for something else entirely?

....Just you.

The thing that sucks about that game is you can't take it 'over the top'.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?