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Battletoads
''Battletoads'' is a video game media franchise by Rare that began with the original beat 'em up game ''Battletoads'' in 1991. Starring three anthropomorphic toads named after skin conditions, Rash, Zitz, and Pimple, the series was created to rival the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' games series. The original ''Battletoads'' game for the NES was renowned for its extreme difficulty, but still received a cult following, spawning sequels for various platforms including a crossover with the ''Double Dragon'' series and a modern reboot after a 25 year gap in releases. In each of the games, the objective is to defeat the toads' nemesis the Dark Queen and her army of space mutants. Video games Series * ''Battletoads'': The Battletoads have to defeat the evil Dark Queen on her planet and rescue their kidnapped partners, Pimple and Princess Angelica. Originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1991 by Rare, the game was distributed by Tradewest in Europe and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battletoads (1991 Video Game)
''Battletoads'' is a beat 'em up/platform video game developed by Rare and published by Tradewest. It is the first installment of the ''Battletoads'' series and was originally released on 1 June 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was subsequently ported to the Mega Drive and Game Gear in 1993, to the Amiga and Amiga CD32 in 1994 (despite the former having been developed in 1992), and released with some changes for the Game Boy in 1993 in the form of ''Battletoads in Ragnarok's World''. In the game, three space humanoid toad warriors form a group known as the Battletoads. Two of the Battletoads, Rash and Zitz, embark on a mission to defeat the evil Dark Queen on her planet and rescue their kidnapped friends: Pimple, the third member of the Battletoads, and Princess Angelica. The game was developed in response to the interest in the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' franchise. It received mostly positive reviews upon release, with critics praising the graphics and va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battletoads (characters)
The Battletoads named Rash, Pimple and Zitz; also collectively known as the 'Toads, are the titular player characters in the ''Battletoads'' video game series, introduced in the original ''Battletoads'' in 1991. They are a trio of anthropomorphic, mutant toad space warriors fighting against the wicked Dark Queen's forces to save the universe. They also appeared in some other media and have gained a sizable fan following. Appearances In the ''Battletoads'' games According to the games' backstory, the Battletoads were originally human computer technicians and roommates. The trio tested the original ''Battletoads'' game by playing the game as the 'Toads in a sort of virtual reality simulation. They became suspicious of both their boss and chief game programmer Silas Volkmire and decided to investigate the office at night. Upon finding the video game unit turned on, they tested it to see if it had been tampered with. This was a trap and they were transported to another planet, perma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Queen
The Dark Queen is the main antagonist of the ''Battletoads'' video game series by Rare introduced in the original ''Battletoads'' in 1991. Dark Queen is the nemesis of the protagonistic Battletoads. She is a mysterious mistress of evil magic and the supreme commander of a space army bent on galactic conquest. The character has received considerable attention due to her sex appeal. Appearances Origin According to Kevin Bayliss, the character's design was inspired by Cassandra Peterson's iconic role as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Character The immortal Dark Queen is the ultimate enemy to the Battletoads, as she attempts to eliminate the 'Toads and Professor T. Bird, in order to stop them from hindering her plans to rule the universe. She is depicted as a sinisterily beautiful woman with raven big hair, who shows off a voluptuous body clad in a dominatrix-style black bathing suit with thigh boots. Throughout the games there have been several inconsistencies regarding her actual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battletoads (2020 Video Game)
''Battletoads'' is a beat 'em up video game developed by Dlala Studios with assistance from Rare and published by Xbox Game Studios. It is a reboot of the ''Battletoads'' series, and the first new entry in 26 years following 1994's ''Battletoads Arcade''. The game was released on August 20, 2020, for Windows and Xbox One platforms. Gameplay Like Battletoads (1991 video game), the original ''Battletoads'', the game is a side-scrolling beat 'em up. Up to three players can play Cooperative video game, cooperatively as the Battletoads; Rash, Pimple and Zitz, each with distinct playstyles. The game's graphical style is hand-drawn and has more of a cartoon-styled aesthetic than prior series games. The game has an obstacle course reminiscent of the original game's notoriously difficult Turbo Tunnel, but instead of the original's side view, the one in the reboot has the camera behind the bikes. The rebooted sequence retains its nostalgic difficulty, with its game over screen providing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rare (company)
Rare Limited is a British video game developer and a studio of Xbox Game Studios based in Twycross. Rare's games span the platform, first-person shooter, action-adventure, fighting, and racing genres. Its most popular games include the ''Battletoads'', ''Donkey Kong'', and '' Banjo-Kazooie'' series, as well as games like '' GoldenEye 007'' (1997), ''Perfect Dark'' (2000), ''Conker's Bad Fur Day'' (2001), ''Viva Piñata'' (2006), and ''Sea of Thieves'' (2018). Tim and Chris Stamper, who also founded Ultimate Play the Game, established Rare in 1985. During its early years, Rare was backed by an unlimited budget from Nintendo, primarily concentrated on Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) games. During this time, Rare created successful games such as ''Wizards & Warriors'' (1987), '' R.C. Pro-Am'' (1988), and ''Battletoads'' (1991). Rare became a prominent second-party developer for Nintendo, which came to own a large minority stake of the company, with the release of ''Donkey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tradewest
Tradewest was an American video game company based in Corsicana, Texas that produced numerous games in the 1980s and early 1990s. The company was the publisher of the ''Battletoads'' and ''Double Dragon'' series in North America and the PAL region. The name was revived in August 2009 by Midway Games's former European subsidiaries which rebranded themselves as Tradewest. They inherited the name from the American parent company which had owned the Tradewest trademark since 1996. History Original company Tradewest was founded in 1985 by Leland Cook, his son Byron Cook, and John Rowe. Tradewest started out by manufacturing SNK's ''Alpha Mission'' arcade game in the United States, followed by ''Ikari Warriors'' and '' Victory Road'' before shifting away from the coin-op arcade game business to concentrate on the home console market. In 1987, Tradewest purchased Cinematronics, a video game developer and manufacturer based in El Cajon, California, whose previous games included ''Drago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaya Games
is a video game brand. Masaya was initially established by Japanese entertainment company Nippon Computer Systems (NCS) in 1984 to take part in the video game market. The brand name was transferred to Extreme in November 2014. Video games PC-8801 *''Elthlead'' (1987) PC Engine *''Gaia no Monshou'' (1988) *'' Moto Roader'' (1989) *''Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman'' (1989) *''Ganbare! Golf Boys'' (1989) *''Energy'' (1989) *''Double Dungeons'' (1989) *''ROM ROM Stadium'' (CD-ROM², 1989) *''Gaiflame'' (1990) *''Hisou Kihei χserd'' (1990) *''Nazo no Masquerade'' (1990) *''Sol Bianca'' (CD-ROM², 1990) *''Kickball'' (1990) *''Ranma ½'' (CD-ROM², 1990) *''Wallaby!!'' (1990) *'' Cyber City Oedo 808: Attribute of the Beast'' (CD-ROM², 1991) *''Moto Roader II'' (1991) *''L-Dis'' (CD-ROM², 1991) *'' Shockman'' (1991) *''Dragon Egg'' (1991) *'' Ranma ½: Toraware no Hanayome'' (CD-ROM², 1991) *'' Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman 3: Ikai no Princess'' (CD-ROM², 1992) *'' Mamono Hunter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beat 'em Up
The beat 'em up (also known as brawler and, in some markets, beat 'em all) is a video game genre featuring hand-to-hand combat against a large number of opponents. Traditional beat 'em ups take place in scrolling, two-dimensional (2D) levels, while a number of modern games feature more open three-dimensional (3D) environments with yet larger numbers of enemies. The gameplay tends to follow arcade genre conventions, such as being simple to learn but difficult to master, and the combat system tends to be more highly developed than other side-scrolling action games. Two-player cooperative gameplay and multiple player characters are also hallmarks of the genre. Most of these games take place in urban settings and feature crime-fighting and revenge-based plots, though some games may employ historical, science fiction or fantasy themes. The first beat 'em up was 1984's '' Kung-Fu Master'', which was based on Hong Kong martial arts films. 1986's ''Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun'' introduc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Dragon
is a beat 'em up video game series initially developed by Technōs Japan and released as an arcade game in 1987. The series features twin martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee, as they fight against various adversaries and rivals. The original ''Double Dragon'' was a blockbuster hit arcade game, ushering in a "Golden Age" for the beat 'em up genre,Spencer, SpannerThe Tao of Beat-'em-ups (part 2) ''EuroGamer'', Feb 12, 2008, Accessed Mar 18, 2009Cassidy, William, ''Gamespy'', Jan 5, 2003, Accessed, March 24, 2009 resulting in a flood of beat 'em ups during the late 1980s to 1990s that followed the conventions set by ''Double Dragon''. Due to the popularity of the game series, a 1993 animated series and 1994 live-action film adaptation were produced; these adaptations were widely-panned by critics and audiences. The franchise is now the property of Arc System Works, the company that ported the original ''Double Dragon'' to the Sega Master System console in 1988. Game series The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beat 'em Up
The beat 'em up (also known as brawler and, in some markets, beat 'em all) is a video game genre featuring hand-to-hand combat against a large number of opponents. Traditional beat 'em ups take place in scrolling, two-dimensional (2D) levels, while a number of modern games feature more open three-dimensional (3D) environments with yet larger numbers of enemies. The gameplay tends to follow arcade genre conventions, such as being simple to learn but difficult to master, and the combat system tends to be more highly developed than other side-scrolling action games. Two-player cooperative gameplay and multiple player characters are also hallmarks of the genre. Most of these games take place in urban settings and feature crime-fighting and revenge-based plots, though some games may employ historical, science fiction or fantasy themes. The first beat 'em up was 1984's '' Kung-Fu Master'', which was based on Hong Kong martial arts films. 1986's ''Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun'' introduc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim And Chris Stamper
Brothers Tim and Chris Stamper are British entrepreneurs who founded the video game companies Ultimate Play the Game and Rare. They first worked together on arcade conversion kits, which were licensed to companies, but later became developers for the ZX Spectrum home computer in the early 1980s. Chris programmed the games, while Tim designed the graphics. They found success as Ultimate with games including ''Jetpac'' and ''Knight Lore''. After reverse engineering the Nintendo Entertainment System and deciding to shift their focus to console development, the brothers founded Rare in the mid-1980s. They became Nintendo's first major Western developer, for whom they developed licensed games and ports. Over the next two decades, Rare enjoyed a close relationship with Nintendo and developed multiple major titles for the company, including ''Donkey Kong Country'' and '' GoldenEye 007''. Microsoft acquired Rare in 2002, and the brothers left the company in 2007. After spending sever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Media Franchise
A media franchise, also known as a multimedia franchise, is a collection of related media in which several derivative works have been produced from an original creative work of fiction, such as a film, a work of literature, a television program or a video game. Bob Iger, chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, defined the word ''franchise'' as “something that creates value across multiple businesses and across multiple territories over a long period of time.” Transmedia franchise A media franchise often consists of cross-marketing across more than one medium. For the owners, the goal of increasing profit through diversity can extend the commercial profitability of the franchise and create strong feelings of identity and ownership in its consumers. Those large groups of dedicated consumers create the franchise's fandom, which is the community of fans that indulge in many of its mediums and are committed to interacting with and keeping up with other consumers. Large franch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
