About two years ago, I watched the Olympics (don’t even remember which one because I was too busy not caring) with my family and saw a sport that baffled me for two reasons. First, I didn’t know what the hell was going on. Second, I had marveled at the idea I had never seen the sport before and yet it was a part of the Olympics. Luckily for me, my fellow DIYgamers, video games have actually become educational tools in the recent past.

I still don’t know what the hell “curling” is, but maybe dadoo Games’ Curling 2010 will help me out. Last year we saw the release of an incredibly and surprisingly successful College Lacrosse 2010, so maybe dadoo hopes to follow in the footsteps of another [obscure?] sport’s forays into gaming. One thing is for sure though: making a game involving curling fun is going to be an uphill battle if it’s as fun as watching the sport itself. dadoo hopes to take the mystery away from the sport and explain its skill and strategy to the new generation.

For 240 Microsoft Points ($3), it’s just like…”ehh…what the hell, let’s just see.” Here’s the one video I could dig up on it:

And here’s the full press release:

DADOO GAMES BRINGS CURLING TO THE GAMING MASSES

February 18, 2010 – Available now on Xbox LIVE Indie Games, Curling 2010 brings the sport of curling to a new (less-old) generation. The first release from newcomer dadoo Games hopes to blow the dust off the often mocked sport by demonstrating the strategy and skill required to curl.

Curling 2010 features multiple game play modes, from traditional matches to target competitions to a fully featured practice mode. Most importantly, the game features a guided tutorial and detailed explanations of the rules of curling to give those new to the sport a fighting chance. Online play against up to three other players over Xbox LIVE allows curlers to compete for worldwide bragging rights. Competitive computer opponents come in three levels of difficulty to make learning to curl enjoyable for all ages.
Download the free trial from the XBox marketplace today, or purchase the full game for only 240 MS points!

For more information about Curling 2010, including screen shots, video, and press resources, visit:
http://www.dadoogames.com/curling2010

About dadoo Games:
Formed in 2009, dadoo Games is an independent game development studio located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Targeting the Xbox LIVE Indie Games service, dadoo Games aims to make fun games about subjects largely ignored by mainstream game companies while at the same time delaying renovating bathrooms. Learn more at www.dadoogames.com.

[Source: GamesPress]