I love how difficult to explain this game was at the start. "So there's this game with Basketball Player Shaqueille O'neal" "Oh, a basketball game?" "No... it's a kung fu fighting game, and in it there's Barack Obama" "Oh is he like, the president giving orders?" "No, he's a man with a gun who beats up mimes.."
He was just as good at kung fu as he was at free throws. Shaq-Fu was basically side kicking and throwing stuff at everything. So it hasn't changed much since the 90s I see
Scoobity He would probably have a shotgun because of that one “Buy a Shotgun” video. It’s the kind of referential humor these devs would probably get into.
SirCopperBullet And it wouldn't be the 4th of July if some American (me) didn't make fun of the Brit empire and their German mercs for losing to a bunch of libertarians with outdated hunting equipment
To answer your question about if you can just make a video game starring Barak Obama, the answer is "Yes you can". In the US once you run for public office you automatically forfeit all rights to your likeness and the use of your name. This is done specifically to ensure that political parody can exist. Arnold Schwarzenegger ran into this problem when he ran for governor of California and suddenly people were making bobble heads and tee shirts of the notoriously anti-firearms political figure holding loads of guns like it all of his movie appearances. He tried to sue only to find out he no longer held any copyright to his own appearance and so had no case. Oops. I'm not sure whether or not its legal in YOUR country, though. It seems like Brits don't have the same protections for parody and satire that the US does so... ya know... when he finds out it might turn into "Game not appearing in your country". Sorry dudes.
As a Frenchman, I'm conflicted about this game: on the one hand it's highly offensive, but on the other, you get to beat up marine le pen with a baguette...
That seems to be the most probable option yet one can never sure. I am most intrigued and would very much like the original poster to bless me with an answer.
I don't know what to think or even how to think after seeing this. One thing I do know: those red trousers and head-level kicks are basically the only things about it that are canon.
Andy always seems to get pretty easy tasks for Challenge of the Week. How about, this time and in the spirit of the BBC radio show 'Just a Minute', he has to talk for one minute without repetition, hesitation, deviation or repetition on "Why Barack Fu is Demonstrably Better Then Red Dead Redemption"?
On the Venn diagram of "fans of Oxbox" and "fans of BBC radio panel shows", there is a very small overlap. However, I dwell firmly within that overlap and I wholeheartedly approve of your suggested challenge.
This had to have been sitting on a shelf for quite a while. The Don Moroniano is a satire of Jon Galliano and he hasn’t been worthy of satire since 2011.
I get the feeling that Mike secretly loves this game and is genuinely disappointed that Andy was taking the mick. 😂 Andy, we could HEAR you rolling your eyes!
Who knew that a game where you play as Barack Obama, beating up Marie La Pen and swathes of French stereotypes, while avoiding being crushed by a falling wrecking ball - could look so very boring to play.
Mike.... I'm sorry to break it to you, but that wasn't a dream... I know cuz I was one of the mimes, Jane hired us to scare you, she wanted to use the footage in some sort of experiment or something like that
Most people don't know that, after leaving office, Barack Obama traveled the world fighting fashionistas. In fact, I'd bet even Barack Obama didn't know that!
Fan Theory: This game is set in an alternate timeline where the 22nd Amendment (term limits) is never passed, and this is Barack’s third term, where he drops all of his gun control policies and goes to town on America’s many enemies, finally winning over the Republican-majority Congress in the process
Oh man! It's former President B.O., and Pyramid Head in the same game!! SWEET!!! This is Game of the Year contender right here! What else is out so far this year.... Yeah, those all suck! *>:D*
I never realised how much i needed this to be a thing. If Barack Obama is ever caught playing Barack Fu, i think its safe to say that the internet will literally go into meltdown!
Truly a modern day masterpiece. The creators of this are up there with the greats: Shakespeare, Homer, and that one kid from history class who smoked a pound of pot before school.
Wow. This game is worth the purchase for the free content containing such quality writing alone. I say this in the last ironic way as is humanly (or even inhumanly) possible.
A Mike Channell themed kung fu game would be easy to script. Trapped in a TV world, you hop through various periods of television, beating up actors and extras. It shall be called 'Changing Channells...Fu' and it shall be wonderful.
I'm willing to bet Obama is not only aware of this game, he has it in his Steam que, was part of the beta testers, and is number 1 on the leader board with the gamertag B-Rock
Don't lie Mike, you'd love the hell out of being the kung-fu star of a weird side scroller. Give you a cut of the profits (coz you're not a rich ex-president) and put some cars in it, you'd be thrilled! I'd play Mike-Fu, Andy's Pirate Adventure, Planet Jane Attacks!, Luke Through Time (dinosaur game), and Ex-Ellen-Ent (super cute game). They're all the same game with different graphics.
Amazing how nearly thirty years later they can't replicate the experience, they keep thinking bigger is better, short and sweet i say, even Metal Slug peaked at 3
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I love how difficult to explain this game was at the start. "So there's this game with Basketball Player Shaqueille O'neal" "Oh, a basketball game?" "No... it's a kung fu fighting game, and in it there's Barack Obama" "Oh is he like, the president giving orders?" "No, he's a man with a gun who beats up mimes.."
MozilloGames It must be because you got it mixed up with a game from the 90’s
And now I remember why Shaq running a dojo in some new movie is suppose to be funny. I trust he was better at kung fu then free throws.
He was just as good at kung fu as he was at free throws. Shaq-Fu was basically side kicking and throwing stuff at everything. So it hasn't changed much since the 90s I see
Ryan George? Is that you?
They should add a 2 player mode where the other player is Joe Biden.
why is that not real?!
Scoobity He would probably have a shotgun because of that one “Buy a Shotgun” video. It’s the kind of referential humor these devs would probably get into.
They could also do an add on where Shaq and Obama battle Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong Un 😂 This game is so outrageous!
Well, the real question is "why is the game real ?", but fair point...
I'll be Biden my time until that feature becomes available.
Watching Andy and Mike cautiously attempt to keep Outside XBox politically neutral is surprisingly hilarious lol
I-Its satiracle...
I love the way Mike ended the video. "ok I'm going to allow you to stop playing now" ahahahaahahahaah
I don't think that they even care about American politics
so?
Here's a question, why in the HELL was this not at E3?
Bailey Alexis Snow because it's crap
Because Obama was the shittiest president in history
It would have been drowned by the other games
Bailey Alexis Snow because it's a dlc for a game
Because they don't want to pull to much attention to themselves. What? Don't you know what would happen if Obama's Lawyers heard about this? lol
I...wow.
I mean, if this IS what Obama's up to now, it certainly explains why we haven't seen much of him since he left office.
Carter schmarter THIS is how you post-presidency.
He's at the bathhouse
Happy 4th of July...
I guess??
Andy Mcp They're Brits. They're allowed to make fun of US Politics on the 4th. I would be concerned if they didn't lol
SirCopperBullet And it wouldn't be the 4th of July if some American (me) didn't make fun of the Brit empire and their German mercs for losing to a bunch of libertarians with outdated hunting equipment
Christian Fernandez Exactly. What's the 4th of July without making fun of the countries who were involved?
I'm pretty sure there were some European countries, with grudges to bear against the Poms, who helped the Seppos get their independence.
Wasn't France one of the countries America depended on in that conflict?
To answer your question about if you can just make a video game starring Barak Obama, the answer is "Yes you can". In the US once you run for public office you automatically forfeit all rights to your likeness and the use of your name. This is done specifically to ensure that political parody can exist.
Arnold Schwarzenegger ran into this problem when he ran for governor of California and suddenly people were making bobble heads and tee shirts of the notoriously anti-firearms political figure holding loads of guns like it all of his movie appearances. He tried to sue only to find out he no longer held any copyright to his own appearance and so had no case. Oops.
I'm not sure whether or not its legal in YOUR country, though. It seems like Brits don't have the same protections for parody and satire that the US does so... ya know... when he finds out it might turn into "Game not appearing in your country". Sorry dudes.
That's actually super interesting, didn't know that.
AlvoriaGPM Such a nerd.... ;P
AlvoriaGPM you clearly have no idea how us laws work
Nick Worster you clearly have no idea how claiming to be a subject matter expert works. What makes Alvoria wrong?
khamjaninja I would never use sarcasm
"I'm unstoppable now that I have this baguette!", never thought I'd hear those words arranged in a coherent sentence
Move to France, it's pretty common over here (well, not in English though, obviously...)
You must have never had the right baguette
At least not from a Brit.
.....I have so many questions.
... I don’t think there ARE answers.
The only answer...is Yes.
Please ask! We're here to help.
Caitlin RC Don't worry Caitlin, We all do......
you really don't want to know the answers to any of those questions
when the frenchies get a hit they fall back and raise the white flag. 10/10 will buy this game
As a Frenchman, I'm conflicted about this game: on the one hand it's highly offensive, but on the other, you get to beat up marine le pen with a baguette...
Are you really the great Michael Wittman
I noticed that too lol
What a strange game. Thanks Obama
Is that simply a genuine thanks or a light hearted play on the sarcastic 'Oh gee, X has totally been ruined, thanks Obama'?
Flipping Chips I think it’s light hearted
That seems to be the most probable option yet one can never sure. I am most intrigued and would very much like the original poster to bless me with an answer.
It is light hearted. Happy Independence Day
Thank you very much for your answer as I am sure you could without much bother that the question was indeed bugging me.
Giving a like in honor of Andy, who bravely endured it to the end
Im guessing this will end in a 'Tronald Dump' final boss flight.
Michael Horn nope
I am guessing he would be a sequel tease a la you-know-who in God of War.
I don't know what to think or even how to think after seeing this. One thing I do know: those red trousers and head-level kicks are basically the only things about it that are canon.
..... Do I even want to know? I'd ask what the crap is going on with America, but I am American and even I'm not sure at this point.
Listening to Andy deal with existential confusion is absolutely my favorite thing. Mike, please keep making him play these ridiculous games.
Is there an achievement for completing the game called "Thanks, Obama"?
Wow someone actually made a hard-hitting depiction of modern day America, wow
... You realise this is set in Paris, France, not Paris, Texas, right?
it's the satire on america that I was commenting on
I would not be surprised at all if Obama actually helped fund/make this game....who am i kidding? This isn't a game, this is art.
Andy always seems to get pretty easy tasks for Challenge of the Week. How about, this time and in the spirit of the BBC radio show 'Just a Minute', he has to talk for one minute without repetition, hesitation, deviation or repetition on "Why Barack Fu is Demonstrably Better Then Red Dead Redemption"?
On the Venn diagram of "fans of Oxbox" and "fans of BBC radio panel shows", there is a very small overlap. However, I dwell firmly within that overlap and I wholeheartedly approve of your suggested challenge.
Never play Mornington Crescent with Jane. That was one of the most unnecessarily vicious uses of the Dollis Hill Loop that I've ever seen.
The future is weird...
Lucas M WE CAN STILL GO DEEPER
Quality voice acting in this.
This had to have been sitting on a shelf for quite a while. The Don Moroniano is a satire of Jon Galliano and he hasn’t been worthy of satire since 2011.
well the main games jokes are from 2013 so take what you will.
Welp...i think I've had enough internet for today.
That's a spicy meatball
This video was the exact correct way to learn of this game's existence. "Oh no, it's Marine le Pen!" "I'm - you wot? It's p - who?"
Mike Chanel spotted collaborating with the illusive English designer Faranté
OXBOX is really branching out.
The Drone Attack represents something very accurate. I saw that, and I was like "Wowww. That game went there."
Didn't even try to get the real Obama to voice himself.
Companies don't care anymore. The game industry is dying
They probably wanted to but realized it would mean to actually tell him about the game.
Discount Ostrich you... you're joking right?
Interesting fact: Barack hand picked this actor to play him as he felt he wouldn't to it justice, himself.
They originally just asked him to read the lines without context. Didn’t end well.
Wow
I get the feeling that Mike secretly loves this game and is genuinely disappointed that Andy was taking the mick. 😂 Andy, we could HEAR you rolling your eyes!
holy moly im dying, this is truly the best timeline
Who knew that a game where you play as Barack Obama, beating up Marie La Pen and swathes of French stereotypes, while avoiding being crushed by a falling wrecking ball - could look so very boring to play.
AllannaXD no no, French clichés. Get it right.
So...many...questions....
Like why didn't you get Jane in on this, so she could 'subtlety' humble brag that Obama follows her on twitter?
Mike.... I'm sorry to break it to you, but that wasn't a dream... I know cuz I was one of the mimes, Jane hired us to scare you, she wanted to use the footage in some sort of experiment or something like that
YOU WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO SAY THAT. IT WAS COVERED IN THE MISSION BRIEF.
Obama is a good sport when it comes to comedy. I get the feeling he would have a chuckle at this.
I request a full playthrough on behalf of your American fan base, thanks.
We need this.
Member of the American fanbase here, just to confirn that we did not ask for this nor will we ever. That being said, we would still totally watch it.
Andy: what have you brought into my house?
Me: controversy, he’s brought controversy into your home.
Happy 4th July. Murica? Yay?
I am very confused, but I like it, and I can't explain it xD
Most people don't know that, after leaving office, Barack Obama traveled the world fighting fashionistas.
In fact, I'd bet even Barack Obama didn't know that!
He got splattered with a wrecking baaaaaallllll
As an American, I enjoyed this.
If they do make a sequel where you can have them team up in two player mode, it should be called "Shaq Fu 2: Shaq is Barack"
I don't doubt this all actually happened for a second.
"Hawaiian Punch and The Drone Ranger"...omigawd, I'm dyin'! XD
I am french and this video almost makes me want to buy the game!!! (I mean, kicking Marine le Pig is kind of a fantasy to me!)
I want more of this lets play please. You sound like you're in pain playing it and it's the best thing ever!
Barak Fu gameplay on the 4th of July? Perfection.
Fan Theory: This game is set in an alternate timeline where the 22nd Amendment (term limits) is never passed, and this is Barack’s third term, where he drops all of his gun control policies and goes to town on America’s many enemies, finally winning over the Republican-majority Congress in the process
I cannot explain it but this is surprisingly entertaining to watch
Top ten signs that show the world still loves you:
#1 You get your own DLC and you're actually the good (terms and conditions may vary) guy.
This is amazing, I really hope there's like a super tag power with Biden.
Guys, you can't stop now. You need to keep going. We need a full Barack-Fu let's play
Please keep playing this game, just so I don't have to..these jokes are so terribly punny that u expected Andy to buhh the whole time
Oh man! It's former President B.O., and Pyramid Head in the same game!! SWEET!!!
This is Game of the Year contender right here! What else is out so far this year.... Yeah, those all suck! *>:D*
NEED MORE
I would pay to see Barack Obama playing this.
You're screen will explode from pure AWESOME!!!
I kinda want this game. Thanks for getting me through my lunch break with a laugh OX.
I never realised how much i needed this to be a thing. If Barack Obama is ever caught playing Barack Fu, i think its safe to say that the internet will literally go into meltdown!
This is so much more enjoyable than I thought it would be.
This game may not be very good but it is a treat to watch you having to play it.
This is a spicy game for sure
This is........the best game I have ever seen! (I hope they don't get sued)
I've never been so simultaneously confused and entertained before.
If this was co-op...
This might just be the greatest video game ever made
hhmmmm i think Barack would approve of this secretly.
Only Americans can truly appreciate this game
This makes Shaq Fu look like a fucking masterpiece
This is God-Tier Critique
We need more of this.
A like for Andy powering through. Props to you, my dude.
10/10 and Five gold stars for use of puns.
This seems appropriate for the 4th 🤔
why? obama was neither american, nor gave a shit about the united states
This is pretty amazing that this is an actual thing.
When you make a work of art you can't expect everyone to understand it.
Ridiculous game but Andy and Mike's reactions were the best part
Barack fu, Shaw fu, what's next? Bill Cobsy's: A way out
"Men of France, end your strikes"
This is my voice work!!!! Finally got to hear it in the game :)
Amazing! Your impression is absolutely bang on. Nice work!
Truly a modern day masterpiece. The creators of this are up there with the greats: Shakespeare, Homer, and that one kid from history class who smoked a pound of pot before school.
That was genuinely amazing.
Wow. This game is worth the purchase for the free content containing such quality writing alone.
I say this in the last ironic way as is humanly (or even inhumanly) possible.
this...was...awesome!
A Mike Channell themed kung fu game would be easy to script. Trapped in a TV world, you hop through various periods of television, beating up actors and extras. It shall be called 'Changing Channells...Fu' and it shall be wonderful.
I pre ordered ShaqFu for this. I am not ashamed of that.
I'm willing to bet Obama is not only aware of this game, he has it in his Steam que, was part of the beta testers, and is number 1 on the leader board with the gamertag B-Rock
They should do Snack-Fu where you play as a tube of Pringles...
Mike Fu needs to be a thing. How is it not already a thing?
"I've got a massive baguette"
So do I... 👏😂😂
My dreams have come true
I may have to buy this game
Don't lie Mike, you'd love the hell out of being the kung-fu star of a weird side scroller. Give you a cut of the profits (coz you're not a rich ex-president) and put some cars in it, you'd be thrilled! I'd play Mike-Fu, Andy's Pirate Adventure, Planet Jane Attacks!, Luke Through Time (dinosaur game), and Ex-Ellen-Ent (super cute game). They're all the same game with different graphics.
Love it. Can we have more please, here’s some ideas
1. Justin Kune - do
2. Shaolinzo Abe
3. Theresa Muay Thai
4. Boris Jujutson
Amazing how nearly thirty years later they can't replicate the experience, they keep thinking bigger is better, short and sweet i say, even Metal Slug peaked at 3
I had no idea I need this until now
The nobel surprise had me rolling
New Christmas Challange: Beat Barrack Fu in a single sitting without dying once, or getting annoyed and leaving
The subway posters in Paris are amazingly funny