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Putt-Putt (series)
''Putt-Putt'' is a series of children's adventure and puzzle computer games created by Humongous Entertainment. This franchise was Humongous Entertainment's first game series to be developed. They primarily involve clicking to get to a destination, although some sub-quests and mini-games involve the keyboard. The main character, Putt-Putt, an anthropomorphic purple convertible, and his dog, Pep, travel to various locations. History Putt-Putt was originally thought up by Shelley Day as a series of bedtime stories for her son, Travis; the first story involved Putt-Putt saving a cat caught in a tree. Child actor Jason Ellefson did Putt-Putt's voice for the first eight of the games. In the next three games, Nancy Cartwright (of ''The Simpsons'' fame) voiced Putt-Putt. Michelle Thorson voiced Putt-Putt in ''Pep's Birthday Surprise''. The games are supported by ScummVM and thus can be played on other platforms such as handhelds. Humongous has brought several Putt-Putt and other titles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humongous Entertainment
Humongous Entertainment, Inc. was an American video game developer based in Bothell, Washington. Founded in 1992, the company is best known for developing multiple edutainment franchises, most prominently ''Putt-Putt (series), Putt-Putt'', ''Freddi Fish'', ''Pajama Sam'' and ''Spy Fox'', which, combined, sold over 15 million copies and earned more than 400 awards of excellence. Humongous Entertainment was acquired by GT Interactive (later renamed Infogrames, Inc., then Atari, Inc.) in July 1996. By October 2000, sales of Humongous games had surpassed 16 million copies. GT sold Humongous to its parent company, Infogrames (later renamed Atari SA), in August 2005, as a result of which the company was shut down a few months after. Infogrames transitioned the label to a new company, Humongous, Inc., which continued publishing games under the Humongous label until 2013, when it faced bankruptcy. As part of the bankruptcy agreement of the Atari SA subsidiary Atari, Inc., Humongous, Inc. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PC Magazine
''PC Magazine'' (shortened as ''PCMag'') is an American computer magazine published by Ziff Davis. A print edition was published from 1982 to January 2009. Publication of online editions started in late 1994 and have continued to the present day. Overview ''PC Magazine'' provides reviews and previews of the latest hardware and software for the information technology professional. Articles are written by leading experts including John C. Dvorak, whose regular column and "Inside Track" feature were among the magazine's most popular attractions. Other regular departments include columns by long-time editor-in-chief Michael J. Miller ("Forward Thinking"), Bill Machrone, and Jim Louderback, as well as: * "First Looks" (a collection of reviews of newly released products) * "Pipeline" (a collection of short articles and snippets on computer-industry developments) * "Solutions" (which includes various how-to articles) * "User-to-User" (a section in which the magazine's experts answ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddi Fish And The Case Of The Missing Kelp Seeds
''Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds'' is a video game developed and published by Humongous Entertainment and the first game released for the ''Freddi Fish'' franchise. It was released on November 7, 1994. In 2008, it was released on the Wii under the title ''Freddi Fish in Kelp Seed Mystery'' as well as Windows and Macintosh, and on Android with a shortened title ''Freddi Fish and the Missing Kelp Seeds''. The Wii version's availability was limited by legal problems concerning its development. A simplified handheld LCD game partially based on ''Kelp Seeds'' was also released in 1999 that adapted one of its minigames, ''Jellyfish Jamboree'' and was titled ''Freddi Fish: Jellyfish Jamboree''. Plot Sam, a pelican, delivers flowers to Freddi Fish to give to Snappy Turtle and Grandma Grouper. When Freddi arrives at Grandma Grouper's house and finds out that her treasure chest with all the kelp seeds (the source of the ocean's food) has been taken. As such, her garden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putt-Putt And Pep's Balloon-o-Rama
''Putt-Putt and Pep's Balloon-o-Rama'' is a 1996 action video game, developed by Humongous Entertainment. The game is part of the '' Putt-Putt'' series of educational video games. It was part of a series of Junior Arcade games, targeted at kids aged three to eight. ''Putt-Putt and Pep's Balloon-o-Rama'' was originally released on October 18, 1996, along with ''Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick''. The game was re-released on Linux on April 17, 2014. The game was included in the Putt-Putt Deluxe Pack. A LCD handheld version of the game was also released in 1999 by ToyMax. Development Balloon-O-Rama designer Rhett Mathis noted that the developers had "created an animated world of arcade fun and made it kid-friendly". A Junior Helper feature was included to make play easier for younger children, for example making balloons easier to pop. Ralph Giuffre, Humongous Entertainment executive vice president of marketing and licensing, said that the series was created to give players the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pep's Birthday Surprise
Pep's is a French artist (as well as a group) based in Grenoble, with musical styles encompassing genres such as rock, R&B, and reggae. The group was formed in 2001. The stage name of singer (and group) comes from a nickname inspired by the lead singer's name: Florian Peppuy. His influences are very diverse, ranging from Led Zeppelin and Noir Désir, to Ben Harper, Otis Redding, and The Fugees. Biography Florian Peppuy first picked up the trombone age 6 and a decade later he started composing and performing locally in a group by the name of "Recycled." At the age of 18, he left for Paris, changed his stage name to Pep's and spent two years playing as a Busker in local Bars, and on the streets of Paris. It was around this time, that the group: Pep's was formed. It consists of bassist and former “Recycled” member Philippe Berruyer, Florian Peppuy's childhood buddy drummer, Alexandre Combeau, a saxophone gold medallist and graduate from the Conservatory of Grenoble, Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putt-Putt Joins The Circus
''Putt-Putt Joins the Circus'' is a video game and the sixth of adventure game of the '' Putt-Putt'' series of games. It was developed and published by Humongous Entertainment in 2000. This is the last of three games to feature Nancy Cartwright as the voice of Putt-Putt. Plot The game begins with Putt-Putt and Pep travelling to Apple Valley to see B.J. Sweeney's Big Top Circus. They find that a goat is blocking the road to Apple Valley, as well as the train tracks, where Roll-Along Cassidy, the circus train, is trying to deliver sawdust to the circus. Putt-Putt is able to coax the goat off of the train tracks with a flower bush. As Putt-Putt and Cassidy chat, the goat eats Putt-Putt's ticket, leaving Putt-Putt and Pep with seemingly no way to go to the circus. Cassidy, however, decides to give Putt-Putt a ride to the circus to see if B.J. Sweeney can work out a way for Putt-Putt to see the circus without a ticket. Putt-Putt and Pep arrive early at the circus with the help of Cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putt-Putt Enters The Race
''Putt-Putt Enters the Race'' is an educational adventure game developed and published by Humongous Entertainment on January 1, 1999. The game is the fifth entry in the ''Putt-Putt (series), Putt-Putt'' series. This is the first of three games to feature Nancy Cartwright as the voice of Putt-Putt. Production The game was created by Humongous Games as part of the popular edutainment series ''Putt-Putt (series), Putt-Putt'' in January 1999. The game was re-released in 2014 for iOS, Android, and Steam. Plot While playing with Pep, Putt-Putt receives a letter from Redline Rick inviting him to enter the Cartown 500 race. Excited, Putt-Putt goes to the Speedway to sign up. Redline Rick says that if Putt-Putt wants to be a race car, he'll need Extra High-Powered High-Octane Gasoline, Super Speedy Radial Racing Tires, a safety helmet for Pep to wear during the race and a triangular flag with a random number on it. Putt-Putt decides to get those items around Cartown, determined to enter. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putt-Putt Travels Through Time
''Putt-Putt Travels Through Time'' is a 1997 video game and the fourth of seven adventure games in the Putt-Putt series of games developed and published by Humongous Entertainment. In 2014 Night Dive Studios re-released the iOS, Linux and Steam versions. In 2022, a port was released on the Nintendo Switch in January, as one of the first Humongous Entertainment games to be released on the system alongside '' Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell''. Later in November, a PlayStation 4 version was released on the PlayStation Store. This is the last game to feature Jason Ellefson as the voice of Putt-Putt. Production The production team brainstormed ideas for the follow-up title in the Putt Putt franchise. Among the alternate titles were: ''Putt-Putt Goes to the Carnival, Putt-Putt Saves the Universe, and Putt-Putt Learns to Fly''. They eventually settled on ''Putt-Putt Travels Through Time''. While the designs of the main characters were already established, the team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putt-Putt Saves The Zoo
''Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo'' is a 1995 video game and the third of seven adventure games in the Putt-Putt series of games developed and published by Humongous Entertainment. The animation style also changed with this game to hand-drawn animation, in contrast to the pixel art graphics of the previous two games, following the studio's jump from DOS to Windows with ''Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds'' the previous year. The game was reissued on April 19, 1999. In November 2011, the game became the first Humongous Entertainment game to be rereleased for iOS and Google Play. Developed by Nimbus Games Inc., the iOS version of this game released by Atari was discontinued. A Nintendo Switch version was released on February 10, 2022, followed by the PlayStation 4 version on the PlayStation Store in November the same year. Plot Putt-Putt is excited because today is the grand opening of the Cartown Zoo. He and his dog, Pep, visit Mr. Baldini at his grocery store. Mr. Baldini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putt-Putt Goes To The Moon
''Putt-Putt Goes To The Moon'' is a 1993 video game and the second of seven adventure games in the Putt-Putt series developed and published by Humongous Entertainment. It is also the last game in the series to use pixel art graphics. Plot Putt-Putt and Pep are invited by Mr. Firebird, a scientist friend of theirs, to visit his Fireworks Factory. While there, Putt-Putt enjoys making fireworks when a butterfly enters the factory through an open window. Pep chases the butterfly, but inadvertently pulls a lever that causes a fire cracker to emerge. Putt-Putt ends up riding on the fire cracker and is flown into outer space. After floating in space for a little bit, Putt-Putt lands on the Moon and he wonders how he will ever be able to get back to Cartown. As Putt-Putt explores the Moon, someone appears to be spying on him. Soon, Putt-Putt drives on a bridge that breaks and he ends up falling in "Moon goo". He honks his horn to call for help and a lunar rover (who was the one watchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameSpot
''GameSpot'' is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. In addition to the information produced by ''GameSpot'' staff, the site also allows users to write their own reviews, blogs, and post on the site's forums. It has been owned by Fandom, Inc. since October 2022. In 2004, ''GameSpot'' won "Best Gaming Website" as chosen by the viewers in Spike TV's second ''Video Game Award Show'', and has won Webby Awards several times. The domain ''gamespot.com'' attracted at least 60 million visitors annually by October 2008 according to a Compete.com study. History In January 1996, Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein quit their positions at IDG and founded SpotMedia Communications. SpotMedia then launched ''GameSpot'' on May 1, 1996. Originally, ''GameSpot'' focused solely on personal computer games, so a sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polygon (website)
''Polygon'' is an American entertainment website that publishes blogs, reviews, guides, videos, and news primarily covering video games, as well as movies, comics, television and books. At its October 2012 launch as Vox Media's third property, ''Polygon'' sought to distinguish itself from competitors by focusing on the stories of the people behind the games instead of the games themselves. It also produced long-form magazine-style feature articles, invested in video content, and chose to let their review scores be updated as the game changed. The site was built over the course of ten months, and its 16-person founding staff included the editors-in-chief of the gaming sites ''Joystiq'', '' Kotaku'' and '' The Escapist''. Its design was built to HTML5 responsive standards with a pink color scheme, and its advertisements focused on direct sponsorship of specific kinds of content. Vox Media produced a documentary series on the founding of the site. History The gaming blog ''Poly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
