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Looney Tunes

Topic: Software

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Short description: 2000 video game
Looney Tunes: Space Race
European Dreamcast cover art
Developer(s)Infogrames Melbourne House
Publisher(s)Infogrames
Platform(s)Dreamcast, PlayStation 2
ReleaseDreamcast
PlayStation 2
  • EU: February 8, 2002
  • NA: May 28, 2002[3]
Genre(s)Kart racing
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Looney Tunes: Space Race is a 2000 kart-racing video game published by Infogrames for the Dreamcast and developed through Infogrames' own Melbourne House studio.[4] A version of Nintendo 64 was developed, but it was never released.[5][6] It was ported to PlayStation 2 in 2002 (under the name "Space Race") with a new tournament mode and different soundtrack.[7]

Gameplay

Looney Tunes: Space Race is a kart racing game where a player can play as and race against characters in the Looney Tunes series.[8] There are eight selectable characters, from Bugs Bunny to Wile E. Coyote,[9] with 12 race tracks being in the game.[8] Each track has Acme boxes with gags in them that act as power-ups that may be used as weapons against other racers.[8] Gags include things such as anvils, pianos, and black holes.[8] Along the tracks are green canisters, after collecting five of them, a player will be able to use a turbo boost.[8][9]

Modes featured are single or multiplayer (up to four players) races, Challenge and Acme Events.[10] The PlayStation 2 version got an exclusive Tournament mode.[11][10]

Development

Looney Tunes: Space Race was first announced in March 1998,[5] the game was being developed by New Wave USA.The game was shown at E3 1999 along with Infogrames other Looney Tunes game for the Nintendo 64, Taz Express.[12] In August 1999, they moved the project to the Dreamcast and development moved from New Wave USA to Infogrames Melbourne House.[4] It was then shown at E3 2000, where it was 70% complete.[13]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DreamcastPS2
AllGameStarStarStarHalf star[9]StarStarHalf star[18]
EGM8/10[19]5/10[20]
Game Informer7/10[23]7/10[24]
GameFan(F.M.) 85%[25]
83%[26][lower-alpha 1]		N/A
GameRevolutionB−[27]C[10]
GameSpot7/10[8]5.9/10[28]
GameSpy8/10[29]N/A
GameZone7/10[30]7.5/10[31]
IGN9/10[32]6.9/10[7]
Next GenerationStarStarStar[33]N/A
OPM (US)N/AStarStarHalf star[34]
Aggregate scores
GameRankings77%[14]62%[15]
Metacritic83/100[16]62/100[17]

The Dreamcast version received "favorable" reviews, while the PlayStation 2 version received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[16][17] Evan Shamoon of NextGen said of the former console version, "Despite one frustrating design decision, this is a beautifully presented and eminently likable game—and easily the best kart racer on Dreamcast."[33]

Notes

  1. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the Dreamcast version, three critics gave it each a score of 81, 87, and 82.

References

  1. ↑ IGN staff (November 2, 2000). "The Games of November: America". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230512151723/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/03/the-games-of-november-america. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  2. ↑ "Space Race". http://www.chipsworld.co.uk/detProd.asp?ProductCode=3158. 
  3. ↑ "THE LOONEY TUNES SPEED ONTO PLAYSTATION(R) 2 IN SPACE RACE FROM INFOGRAMES". May 28, 2002. Archived from the original on June 16, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020616112752/http://www.infogrames.com/corp_pressreleases.php?op=story&sid=277. Retrieved March 13, 2023. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 IGN staff (August 6, 1999). "Out of the Space Race". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160324232059/https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/08/07/out-of-the-space-race. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 IGN staff (March 17, 1998). "First N64 Looney Tunes Game Uncovered". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210903113456/https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/03/18/first-n64-looney-tunes-game-uncovered. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  6. ↑ Motion Picture Studio (August 20, 2020). Infogrames Warner Showreel (i-Hero) HQ Transfer. YouTube. Google. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Dunham, Jeremy (May 30, 2002). "Looney Tunes: Space Race (PS2)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151027011358/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/30/looney-tunes-space-race. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Satterfield, Shane (December 7, 2000). "Looney Tunes: Space Race Review (DC)". Fandom. Archived from the original on July 10, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010710163235/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2662408,00.html. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Zjaba, Tom. "Looney Tunes: Space Race (DC) - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141117032955/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=24405&tab=review. Retrieved November 17, 2014. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Dr. Moo (June 2002). "Looney Tunes Space Race Review (PS2)". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150912223957/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/space-race. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Rector, Brett (November 20, 2000). "Looney Tunes Space Race- Dreamcast Review". CNET. Archived from the original on January 23, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010123221000/http://www.gamecenter.com/Dreamcast/Reviews/Ltsr/. Retrieved July 24, 2023. 
  12. ↑ IGN, staff (March 15, 1999). "Infogrames' E3 Lineup". IGN staff (IGN). https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/03/16/infogrames-e3-lineup. 
  13. ↑ IGN, staff (May 13, 2000). "E3 2000: Hands on with Looney Tunes Space Race". Ziff Davis (IGN). https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/05/13/e3-2000-hands-on-with-looney-tunes-space-race. 
  14. ↑ "Looney Tunes: Space Race". Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191209012624/https://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/370195-looney-tunes-space-race/index.html. Retrieved November 7, 2024. 
  15. ↑ "Space Race". Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191209015225/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/537524-space-race/index.html. Retrieved November 7, 2024. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Looney Tunes: Space Race critic reviews (DC)". Fandom. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211134232/https://www.metacritic.com/game/dreamcast/looney-tunes-space-race. Retrieved November 1, 2023. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Looney Tunes: Space Race critic reviews (PS2)". Fandom. Archived from the original on February 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220220010342/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/looney-tunes-space-race. Retrieved November 1, 2023. 
  18. ↑ Marriott, Scott Alan. "Space Race (PS2) - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141117033138/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=37089&tab=review. Retrieved November 17, 2014. 
  19. ↑ Dudlak, Jonathan (January 2001). "Looney Tunes Space Race (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (138): 198. Archived from the original on January 29, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010129013300/http://www.zdnet.com/egm/stories/main/0%2C11589%2C2658640%2C00.html. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  20. ↑ EGM staff (August 2002). "Looney Tunes Space Race (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (157): 130. 
  21. ↑ "Loony Tunes Space Race (DC)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. December 6, 2000. Archived from the original on May 18, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020518011649/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=4643&full=1. Retrieved January 5, 2024. 
  22. ↑ Smith, Steve (June 24, 2002). "Looney Tunes Space Race (PS2)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. Archived from the original on July 3, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020703103548/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=9216&full=1. Retrieved January 5, 2024. 
  23. ↑ Helgeson, Matt (January 2001). "Looney Tunes: Space Race (DC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (93): 123. https://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200101/R03.0804.1549.22273.htm. Retrieved May 18, 2014. 
  24. ↑ Barber, Chet (August 2002). "[Looney Tunes Space Race (PS2)"]. Game Informer (FuncoLand) (112): 79. https://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200208/R03.0801.1539.20151.htm. Retrieved May 18, 2014. 
  25. ↑ Mosquera, Fernando "Lagi" (December 2000). "Looney Tunes: Space Race". GameFan (BPA International) 8 (12): 74. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_12/page/n75/mode/2up. Retrieved July 24, 2023. 
  26. ↑ van Stone, Matt "Kodomo"; Weitzner, Jason "Fury"; Ngo, George "Eggo" (December 2000). "Looney Tunes Space Race (DC)". GameFan (BPA International) 8 (12): 22. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_12/page/n23/mode/2up. Retrieved July 24, 2023. 
  27. ↑ G-Wok (December 2000). "Looney Tunes Space Race Review (DC)". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on June 19, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150619111746/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/looney-tunes-space-race. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  28. ↑ Lopez, Miguel (June 7, 2002). "Space Race PS2 [sic Review"]. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 10, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020610151513/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2869941,00.html. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  29. ↑ digitaltaco (December 18, 2000). "Looney Tunes: Space Race". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 25, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090125094313/http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/looneytunesspacerace/. Retrieved May 18, 2014. 
  30. ↑ Courtney, Rita (January 30, 2001). "Looney Tunes Space Race Review - Dreamcast". Archived from the original on October 6, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071006074030/http://dreamcast.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r16534.htm. Retrieved May 18, 2014. 
  31. ↑ Valentino, Nick (June 10, 2002). "Looney Tunes Space Race Review - PlayStation 2". Archived from the original on October 6, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071006074030/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r16534.htm. Retrieved May 18, 2014. 
  32. ↑ Chau, Anthony (November 29, 2000). "Looney Tunes: Space Race (DC)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902083032/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/30/looney-tunes-space-race-2. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Shamoon, Evan (February 2001). "Looney Tunes Space Race (DC)". NextGen (Imagine Media) (74): 75. https://archive.org/details/NextGen74Feb2001/page/n75/mode/2up. Retrieved July 23, 2023. 
  34. ↑ Baker, Chris (August 2002). "[Looney Tunes Space Race"]. Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) (59): 110. https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-59-august-2002/page/110/mode/2up. Retrieved July 24, 2023. 
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  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

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History

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MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

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On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

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See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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