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Essentials (PlayStation Range)
Essentials is the Sony PlayStation budget range in the PAL region, which covers Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as Australia and South Asia. It was launched in January 1997 as the Platinum range but was later renamed for PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Similar budget ranges from Sony include the ''Greatest Hits'' and ''The Best'' labels for the North American and Japanese markets, respectively. Platinum Range titles were recognisable by a platinum/silver coloured band on the game's casing, both the front and the spine. The PlayStation design used the same logo that was introduced in early 1997 for all PAL region game cases, the differences being the colouring and that it indicates itself as Platinum. The PlayStation 2 design of the platinum games had a silver band to act as a border and to contain the game's original cover, which is shrunk to fill about 75% of the platinum cover. The early platinum games that were released pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Platinum & Essentials Banners
Platinum is a chemical element with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78. It is a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, precious, silverish-white transition metal. Its name originates from Spanish , a diminutive of "silver". Platinum is a member of the platinum group of elements and group 10 of the periodic table of elements. It has six naturally occurring isotopes. It is one of the rarer elements in Earth's crust, with an average abundance of approximately 5 μg/kg. It occurs in some nickel and copper ores along with some native deposits, mostly in South Africa, which accounts for ~80% of the world production. Because of its scarcity in Earth's crust, only a few hundred tonnes are produced annually, and given its important uses, it is highly valuable and is a major precious metal commodity. Platinum is one of the least reactive metals. It has remarkable resistance to corrosion, even at high temperatures, and is therefore considered a noble metal. Consequen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computer & Video Games
''Computer and Video Games'' (also known as ''CVG'', ''Computer & Video Games'', ''C&VG'', ''Computer + Video Games'', or ''C+VG'') was a UK-based video game magazine, published in its original form between 1981 and 2004. Its offshoot website was launched in 1999 and closed in February 2015. ''CVG'' was the longest-running video game media brand in the world. History ''Computer and Video Games'' was established in 1981, being the first British games magazine. Initially published monthly between November 1981 and October 2004 and solely web-based from 2004 onwards, the magazine was one of the first publications to capitalise on the growing home computing market, although it also covered arcade games. At the time of launch it was the world's first dedicated video games magazine. The first issue featured articles on ''Space Invaders'', Chess, Othello and advice on how to learn programming. The magazine had a typical ABC of 106,000. Website Launched in August 1999, CVG was one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Arena Toshinden
is a weapons-based fighting game developed by Tamsoft and published by Takara and Sony Computer Entertainment in 1995 for the PlayStation, followed by 1996 ports for the Sega Saturn, Game Boy and MS-DOS. It was one of the first fighting games to boast polygonal characters in a 3D environment, and features a sidestep maneuver which is credited for taking the genre into "true 3D." The Game Boy version of ''Battle Arena Toshiden'' despite sharing the same name as the console & PC counterparts is a different game. It is a 2D weapons based fighter and supports the Super Game Boy cartridge peripheral for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System/Super Famicom to allow the game to be played on a TV with colour palettes and borders. The game was announced as a PlayStation exclusive, with Sony initially promoting it as a "Saturn killer" (against Sega's ''Virtua Fighter''), but it was ported to the Saturn with additional features less than a year later. After fighting games like ''Tekken'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Bug's Life (video Game)
''A Bug's Life'' is a video game based on the Disney/Pixar 1998 film of the same name. It was released for various systems in 1998 and in 1999. The game's storyline is similar to that of the film, with a few changes. After completing levels the player can unlock clips from the film. The PlayStation version was released on the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable on July 27, 2010. Gameplay ''A Bug's Life'' is a platform game in which the player controls Flik throughout settings and a storyline based on the namesake film. The game is divided into five distinct "lands" consisting of three levels each.''A Bug's Life'' (Nintendo 64) instruction booklet, pp. 23–24 To complete a level, the player must either find an exit, complete a goal or defeat a boss character.''A Bug's Life'' (Nintendo 64) instruction booklet, p. 19 Flik's primary form of offense against enemy characters is throwing berries. By default, Flik throws red-colored berries, which are the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lost Empire (video Game)
The Lost Empire may refer to: *''Tarzan and the Lost Empire'', a 1929 novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs * ''Lost Empires'' (novel), a 1965 novel by J. B. Priestley :*''Lost Empires'', a 1986 television miniseries adapted from the Priestley novel * ''The Lost Empire'' (1984 film), a fantasy adventure directed by Jim Wynorski *''The Lost Empire'', alternate title for the 2001 NBC/SciFi Channel television mini-series ''The Monkey King'' *''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'', a 2001 Disney animated feature :* ''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' (soundtrack), the soundtrack album of the Disney film :* ''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' (video game), a game based on the Disney film *''Lost Empire ''Lost Empire'' is a 4X turn-based strategy video game developed by Pollux Gamelabs and released in June 2007. Synopsis The game is set in the year 4620. There are seven major civilizations in space, humankind being one of them. The story is ...'', a 2007 turn-based strategy computer game by Pollux Gamelabs * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ape Escape (video Game)
''Ape Escape'' is a platform video game, developed by Japan Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation in May 1999 in North America, and June 1999 in Japan. The first in the ''Ape Escape'' series, the game tells the story of an ape named Specter who gains enhanced intelligence and a malevolent streak through the use of an experimental helmet. Specter produces an army of apes, which he sends through time in an attempt to rewrite history. Spike, the player character, sets out to capture the apes with the aid of special gadgets. ''Ape Escape'' is played from a third-person perspective. Players use a variety of gadgets to pursue and capture the apes, traversing across several environments. The game's controls are heavily centred around the analog sticks, being the first game to require the use of the PlayStation's DualShock. Development of ''Ape Escape'' lasted over two years, and was generally focused on adapting to the use of the con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Nightmare
''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] |
Alien Trilogy
''Alien Trilogy'' is a first-person shooter video game developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim Entertainment in 1996 for the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and MS-DOS platforms. The game is based on the first three movies in the ''Alien'' film series. One of the first games developed by Probe following their acquisition by Acclaim, it debuted Acclaim's much-hyped motion capture technology. The game was well-received by critics, who praised its recreation of the films' atmosphere and its gameplay depth compared to other first-person shooters, and was a commercial success. Gameplay ''Alien Trilogy'' takes many elements from Alien film series, such as facehuggers, chestbursters, dog aliens, adult aliens, and Queen aliens. The video game consists of 30 levels and 3 Queen alien bosses. It features several weapons, including the pulse rifle from Aliens, and other equipment, such as a shoulder lamp, which can be used by the player. The console versions only have a singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adidas Power Soccer
''Adidas Power Soccer'' is a football simulation video game developed and published by British developer Psygnosis and sponsored by German sportswear company Adidas. Released in 1996, the game launched versions for PlayStation and Windows. Gameplay ''Adidas Power Soccer'' used motion-captured animation for real soccer players from the German, Italian, and English leagues. Development A Sega Saturn version was ported by Perfect Entertainment and was reportedly close to completion before cancellation. ''Saturn Power'' magazine reported that it would have been "placed between" ''Adidas Power Soccer'' and '' Adidas Power Soccer 98'' in terms of features and gameplay, but that all in-game sounds had to replaced entirely as they were the copyright of Psygnosis. Reception In the United Kingdom, it was among the nineteen best-selling PlayStation games of 1996, according to HMV. '' Next Generation'' reviewed the PlayStation version of the game, rating it three stars out of f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actua Soccer
''Actua Soccer'' (''VR Soccer'' in North America) is a sports video game developed and published by Gremlin Interactive for MS-DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. The game features a variety of teams and leagues to choose from, including national teams and club teams from various countries. Players can create their own teams and customize team kits, as well as participate in various game modes, such as exhibition matches, leagues, and tournaments. ''Actua Soccer'' received positive reviews upon its release for its realistic gameplay and depth of features. Gameplay ''Actua Soccer'' contains only 44 national teams, each containing 22 players. However, in 1996 a new version containing clubs was released: ''Actua Soccer: Club Edition''. It contained 20 Premier League teams from the 1996/1997 season, with players displayed in " Panini-style" photos and with individualised statistics. Commentary was provided by Barry Davies. Development This was the first sports video game to inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electrosphere
Atmospheric electricity is the study of electrical charges in the Earth's atmosphere (or that of another planet). The movement of charge between the Earth's surface, the atmosphere, and the ionosphere is known as the global atmospheric electrical circuit. Atmospheric electricity is an interdisciplinary topic with a long history, involving concepts from electrostatics, atmospheric physics, meteorology and Earth science. Thunderstorms act as a giant battery in the atmosphere, charging up the electrosphere to about 400,000 volts with respect to the surface. This sets up an electric field throughout the atmosphere, which decreases with increase in altitude. Atmospheric ions created by cosmic rays and natural radioactivity move in the electric field, so a very small current flows through the atmosphere, even away from thunderstorms. Near the surface of the Earth, the magnitude of the field is on average around 100 V/m. Atmospheric electricity involves both thunderstorms, which cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Combat
''Air Combat'' is a 1995 combat flight simulator developed and published for the PlayStation by Namco. Players control an aircraft and are tasked with completing a series of missions, with objectives ranging from destroying formations of enemies to protecting a specific target from enemy fire. Missions award money that is used to purchase new jet fighter, each with its own unique weapons and strengths. ''Air Combat'' is based on a 1993 arcade game of the same name that ran on the Namco System 21 hardware. Company employees Masanori Kato and Kazumi Mizuno were tasked with bringing the game to the then-new PlayStation, but decided to create a new game from scratch after realizing the PlayStation's hardware was not powerful enough to properly render the arcade version's gameplay. ''Air Combat'' shipped 2.23million copies worldwide and was later reprinted under Sony's ''The Best'' budget title range. Critics found enjoyment in the game's arcade-like gameplay, realism, and cinematic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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