Nintendo DS launching anti-smoking drive

Playing on a Nintendo DS whilst clutching a cigarette is difficult. So, videogame firm Ubisoft is developing a title to transform you into a two-handed and healthier gamer. Ubisoft’s videogame is based on techniques promoted in books written by anti-smoking guru Allen Carr. In the videogame though, smokers players begin by …

[Anonymous Coward]

New screen protectors

will be required that are resistant to the stubbing out of cigarettes...

I wonder if the Government should make this game Zero VAT rated due if it can be considered a medical aid ?

[Simon Miles]

Alternate stylus

I've always found that you can use the filter end of a cigarette as a rather handy stylus. Problem solved.

[chris]

60 CIGS!!!

That's 3 packs a day!!!!!!!! I think that example is a little extreme.

[Dan]

60 cigs?

@chris - you clearly have never been a heavy smoker. That 40 a day habit can easily become 60 a day, I used to top that on a night out easily.

Haven't smoked for 18 months mind you. I owe Alan Carr for that!

Don't know why you'd want to buy a game. The book is cheaper. And one might imagine, more effective.

Skull and crossbones, because I used to smoke fags with them on.

[Anonymous Coward]

Who smokes nowadays?

Everyone is using the e-cigarettes, no lit substances, no carcinogens, much cheaper, no smoke just harmless water vapour.