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Manley & Associates was an independent video game developer founded in 1982, which developed over 70 titles for video game publishers, including Electronic Arts, Activision, Disney, GameTek, Publishing International, and Spectrum HoloByte. Many of the company's early titles were one or two person projects created in founder Ivan Manley's house, but eventually it grew to roughly 60 people working from an office park in Issaquah, Washington. ''Hometown U.S.A.'' (Publishing International) won the Software Publishers' Association's award for the Best Creativity Program, Educational Category, 1988. In the mid-1990s, Manley & Associates did a number of ports for Electronic Arts and was subsequently acquired by EA in 1996. Explaining the decision to sell the company to EA, Ivan Manley said that in order to invest in newer technologies, Manley & Associates had to either become a publisher or merge with an established publisher. The studio was relocated to neighboring Bellevue, Washington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is an American video game company headquartered in Redwood City, California. Founded in May 1982 by Apple employee Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer game industry and promoted the designers and programmers responsible for its games as "software artists." EA published numerous games and some productivity software for personal computers, all of which were developed by external individuals or groups until 1987's ''Skate or Die!''. The company shifted toward internal game studios, often through acquisitions, such as Distinctive Software becoming EA Canada in 1991. Currently, EA develops and publishes games of established franchises, including ''Battlefield'', ''Need for Speed'', ''The Sims'', ''Medal of Honor'', ''Command & Conquer'', ''Dead Space'', ''Mass Effect'', ''Dragon Age'', ''Army of Two'', ''Apex Legends'', and '' Star Wars'', as well as the EA Sports titles '' FIFA'', ''Madden NFL'', ''NBA Live'', ''NHL'', an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hometown U
Hometown, HomeTown, or Home Town may refer to: *A hometown, the town where someone lives or the town that they come from, typically their place of birth. *In developing nations particularly: native place, village of origin in newly urbanized societies. Film and television * ''Hometown'' (film), a 1983 Japanese film * ''Hometown'' (American TV series), a 1985 American comedy-drama adapted from the 1983 film ''The Big Chill'' * ''Home Town'' (TV series), an American home-renovation series * ''Hometown'' (South Korean TV series), a 2021 television series Music Groups * HomeTown (band), a 2010s Irish boy band * The Hometown Band, a 1970s Canadian band Albums * ''Hometown!'', by the Dubliners, 1972 * ''Hometown'' (Asian Kung-Fu Generation album) or the title song, 2018 * ''HomeTown'' (HomeTown album), 2015 * ''Hometown'' (Hush album), 1998 * ''Hometown'' (Ten Second Epic album), 2009 * '' Hometowns'', by the Rural Alberta Advantage, 2008 Songs * "Home Town" (song), by Joe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lion (video Game)
''Lion'' is an animal simulation video game for MS-DOS where the player takes the role of a lion. It was published by Sanctuary Woods in 1995 as a follow-up to ''Wolf''. Gameplay The gameplay is divided into two parts. The first is a sandbox simulation mode, where the player has no predetermined goal. The second is a scenario mode, where the player has to complete specific actions; this is comparable to quests given in RPGs. As in the original, the player takes on the role of a lion chosen from a pool of 20 different animals, with varying attributes, in existing prides or handpicked groups made by the player. The player can control a single animal or all members of a pride. Unlike ''Wolf'', which takes place in three different locales, ''Lion'' is played only on the savannas and plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania (though in four different seasons). Also includes a "Lion Safari", an interactive tour of the leonine life on the Serengeti. Reception A '' Next Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Arthur & The Knights Of Justice (video Game)
''King Arthur & the Knights of Justice'' is an action-adventure game developed by Manley & Associates and published by Enix for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in May 1995. Based on the cartoon series of the same title, which was loosely inspired by the Arthurian legend, the game was released in North America exclusively. The player takes on the role of a team of American football players who are transported to Medieval England and given the mission to save King Arthur and destroy the evil sorceress Morgana and her army. The game was the first Enix title developed by an American company, and was inspired in-part by ''The Legend of Zelda''. It was received with reviews ranging from mediocre to extremely poor. Gameplay The game is an action-adventure game, played from a top-down perspective. The player takes on the role of Arthur King and is accompanied by two Knights of Justice controlled by the game console. The player battles enemies using a regular sword swing or a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolf (video Game)
''Wolf'' is a 1994 life simulation and role-playing video game. The player takes the role of a wolf. It was followed by ''Lion'' in 1995. It is unrelated to the 1994 film of the same name. Gameplay The gameplay is divided into two parts. The first is a sandbox mode, where the player has no predetermined goal. The second is a scenario mode, where the player has to complete specific actions; this is comparable to quests given in RPGs. Reception In ''Electronic Entertainment'', Joel Enos wrote that ''Wolf''s "unique take on role-playing/simulation games puts it in a class by itself". He concluded, "You'll not only spend many happy hours playing, you might even learn something." The magazine later named ''Wolf'' its 1994 "Best Simulation Game". The editors reiterated that the game is "great fun to play, and you also can't help but learn about these intriguing creatures as you step into their skin." Vince DeNardo of ''Computer Gaming World'' called ''Wolf'' "a role-playing simul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DinoPark Tycoon
''DinoPark Tycoon'' is an educational game, educational business simulation game, business simulation video game developed by Manley & Associates and published by MECC in 1993 for MS-DOS and MacOS. Players run a theme park with dinosaurs as its main attraction. The goal of the game is to care for the dinosaurs while keeping the park clean, organized, and well maintained. A port for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer was released in 1994 with minor changes. Gameplay The objective in ''DinoPark Tycoon'' is the successful administration of a dinosaur park. Players start off with a $5,000 loan in the retail version, or a $20,000 loan in the school version. The money is used to pay for the land, dinosaurs, fencing, food and employees necessary to run the park and pay back the loan; failure to meet loan payments results in the park's foreclosure. Once the loan is paid off, players may expand the park and earn profits. If players are confused, an animated dinosaur appears and guides the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Computer Adventures Of Fievel And His Friends
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink Goes To Hollywood
''Pink Goes To Hollywood'' is a Pink Panther themed platform game published in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis by TecMagik. The two releases were developed independently by different companies: the Genesis version by HeadGames and Super NES by Manley & Associates. Both are similar in theme and aesthetics, but different in layout and game mechanics. Gameplay Super Nintendo Entertainment System When the game is started, the player is taken to a level titled “Honey, I Shrunk The Pink” (a homage to 1989's ''Honey, I Shrunk The Kids''), which serves as the hub that leads to all the other levels of the game; here, the Pink Panther – who, of course, serves as the ‘player character’ – is shrunken down to the size of a billiard ball, and the player must navigate him through a house to access the other levels whilst avoiding rats, which serve as this level's hazards. The Pink Panther himself starts each level off with one unit of extra he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wizard Of Oz (1993 Video Game)
''The Wizard of Oz'' is a 1993 platform video game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and loosely based on the 1939 film '' The Wizard of Oz''. Developed by Manley & Associates, it was published by SETA Corporation and released in North America in 1993 and in Europe in 1994. The player assumes the role of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, or the Cowardly Lion in a series of levels containing hidden areas, mazes, and puzzles to bring Glinda's magic ruby slippers to the Wizard of Oz. Upon its release, it received generally positive reviews, for its graphics, challenge, and playable female heroine. Retrospective coverage, however, has been negative including ranking on lists of the worst games of all time. Criticisms include poor collision detection, controls, weak character attacks, and mishandling of the source material. Gameplay ''The Wizard of Oz'' is a side-scrolling platformer that mixes action, adventure, and puzzle video game styles. It consists of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Conflict
''Super Conflict'' is a turn-based strategy video game, strategy video game that was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super NES. It is the sequel to ''Conflict (video game), Conflict'' for the NES. Gameplay The player assumes the role of a commander of combined forces. The scope of each battle and the number and variety of military units available to fight with, increases as the game progresses. The game was marketed as gulf war themed, but gameplay is more consistent with potential cold war scenarios. There are two modes: short (which allows players to plan strategic battles without any tactical consequences) and long (which allows all units to participate in up to four rounds of constant warfare). The blue forces are armed with United States, American weapons while the red forces are armed with Soviet Union, Soviet-made weapons. ''Super Conflict'' is a military simulation game played on a hex map in which players try to capture the opponent's "Flag Tank" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Are We There Yet? (video Game)
''Are We There Yet?'' is a 1991 puzzle video game developed by Manley & Associates for IBM PC compatibles and published by Electronic Arts. Gameplay ''Are We There Yet?'' is a game in which the Mallard family wins a coupon book to tourist traps, and must solve puzzles in each state before they can come home. Reception Stanley Trevena reviewed the game for ''Computer Gaming World'', and stated that "''Are We There, Yet?'' is a puzzle bonanza that should be sampled by all conundrum connoisseurs." Reviews *''ASM (Aktueller Software Markt)'' - Feb, 1992 *''VideoGames & Computer Entertainment'' *''Aktueller Software Markt'' *''Game Players PC Entertainment'' *''Compute!'' *''Games A game is a structured form of play, usually undertaken for entertainment or fun, and sometimes used as an educational tool. Many games are also considered to be work (such as professional players of spectator sports or games) or art (such ...'' #108 References {{reflist 1991 video games DOS gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost In New York (video Game)
Lost in New York may refer to: * ''Perdues dans New York ''Perdues dans New York'' (English: ''Lost in New York'') is a 1989 made-for-television film directed by French director Jean Rollin, who is most notable for his cult vampire films. Perdues dans New York is one of his most personal films, having ...'', a 1989 French film directed by Jean Rollin and titled in English as ''Lost In New York'' * '' Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'', a 1992 film starring Macaulay Culkin {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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