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Cool Spot

NMS Software, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Cool Spot

Virgin Interactive Entertainment

"Cool Spot" is a platform game developed by Virgin Games, starring the 7 Up mascot, Spot. In the game, players control Spot, who can jump and attack by throwing soda bubbles. The primary goal of each level is to rescue other cool spots by collecting a certain number of "spots." The game was a commercial success, selling one million copies, and was praised by critics for its enjoyable gameplay and graphics, even with its prominent product placement. A notable difference in the game existed between its North American and European releases. In Europe, the 7 Up branding was removed and replaced with generic or Virgin-branded items. This was because Fido Dido, not Spot, was the official 7 Up mascot in international markets at the time. The game's success led to a sequel titled "Spot Goes to Hollywood."

Monopoly

Westwood Studios, Infogrames, Hasbro Interactive, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Monopoly is a 1995 video game based on the board game Monopoly. Developed by Westwood Studios, published by Hasbro Electronic Entertainment and distributed by Virgin Interactive Entertainment. This title was one of many inspired by the property. It was later reissued in 1998 with a different box art.

Heart of the Alien

Delphine Software, Tec Toy, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Heart of the Alien is the sequel to the game Out of this World, also known as Another World. The story picks up immediately after the end of the first game. You begin as Lester and his alien friend, "Buddy," land their pterodactyl in the ruins of Buddy's village. Lester was knocked unconscious in their escape, so Buddy lays him down on a cot to rest. The people who used to live in Buddy's village remain enslaved, so he decides to go on a mission to free them. Thus, you control Buddy as he sets off to free the people and find a way to send Lester home. "Heart of the Alien" was only released within the Sega CD bundle containing Parts I and 2.

Rendering Ranger: R2

Rainbow Arts, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Rendering Ranger R2 is an action game developed by Rainbow Arts and published by Virgin Interactive in 1995 for the Super Famicom in Japan only. The game was slated to be released in western territories under the name Targa, but this version ended cancelled due to Rainbow Arts being unable to secure a publisher at the time. The game was created by Manfred Trenz, utilizing pre-rendered graphics. Players control the titular Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier tasked with defending the Earth and its remaining inhabitants from a devastating alien invasion. A high score screen is present and there are many different types of laser guns to acquire throughout the post-apocalyptic adventure. The player can choose from three to seven lives. However, there are no continues so practice is essential to winning the game. The player can take five hits before losing a life but pits automatically make him lose a life. Weapons are found in floating orbs, and each color holds a different kind of gun.

Tech Romancer

Capcom, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Tech Romancer is a 1998 3D fighting arcade game by Capcom that draws heavily from the various subgenres of mecha anime. It has been ported to the Dreamcast console. The player controls a giant robot which is used to fight another robot in one-on-one combat. Studio Nue (the animation studio responsible for the mechanical designs for many anime series including The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Gunbuster, and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory) designed the robots in this game.

Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000

Capcom Production Studio 1, Capcom, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Two of the worlds greatest arcade fighter developers, Capcom and SNK, join forces to finally answer the question asked by many for years: Who is the dominant fighter? A range of fighters from both worlds are available to choose from, with two different fighting styles (Capcom and SNK, of course) meaning that players of both worlds can fit into the game easily, while new gamers can try Ryu using the SNK format.

Dino Crisis 2

Capcom Production Studio 4, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Acer TWP, Akella, Empire Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment

Dino Crisis 2 is a third-person action-adventure game and sequel to Dino Crisis. In a change from the survival horror theme of the first game, Dino Crisis 2 is more shoot 'em up oriented. The character always runs, thus removing the need for the run button from the first game, a second gun can be carried and more weapons were added to the game. Besides changes to the gameplay, the game also introduces new species of dinosaurs and lizards.

Resident Evil

Capcom Planning Room 2, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Capcom

Resident Evil is a survival horror classic in which a group of special forces agents, known as S.T.A.R.S, struggle against hordes of zombies and various other mutants in a mysterious mansion as they try to uncover the truth behind the terrifying infection. The gameplay environment consists of polygonal 3D characters placed over pre-rendered 2D backgrounds. As such, the game relies on pre-determined camera angles for a view of the action instead of a real-time camera like most games. The game is credited for coining the phrase "survival horror" and popularizing the genre.

Agile Warrior F-111X

Black Ops Entertainment, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Agile Warrior F-111X is a flight combat game that puts you in the heat of battle against terrorists. It seems some sort of agency is threatening the general welfare of the country, and it is up to you to thwart its diabolical plans. In order to stop the enemy, you'll take to the skies in your trusty aircraft (a combination of the YF-23, X-31, and the F-111). Like Air Combat, there are various missions to conquer (over six in all). There are stealth missions requiring you to avoid radar, bombing, and missile raids, and straight-up dogfights. Resistance comes in the form of other aircraft, sea cruisers, ground turrets, and missiles. Your plane has the ability to detect enemies on radar, fire various missile weapons, and cloak itself from radar (very handy for those stealth missions). In order to survive, each feature must be utilized and learned by the player. Certain objectives require the use of heat-seeking missiles and strategy. If you go in with guns and missiles blazing, in all likelihood, you'll get shot out of the sky.

RoboCop Versus the Terminator

Interplay, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

In the future, human soldiers of John Conner's resistance force against the machines are fighting a losing war against Skynet and it's robot forces. Discovering that one of the foundation technologies for Skynet is the cybernetics technology used in the creation of Robocop. One of the resistances' soldiers, Flo is sent back in time before the Rise of the Machines to destroy Robocop and stop Skynet from being built. However Skynet learns of the time travel attempt and sends Terminators to stop Flo.

Spot Goes to Hollywood

Tec Toy, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

The central character in the game is, of course, Spot. Spot has somehow become trapped in a movie projector. As he jumps from film to film, he encounters many classic film genres; these make up the various levels of the game. The main levels are a pirate movie, an adventure movie, and a horror movie, but there are many other bonus films to unlock.

Sampras Extreme Tennis

Codemasters, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

The introduction in the manual says: "Welcom to Sampras Extreme. The ultimate tennis simulation featuring the ultimate tennis player. The most realistic, and exciting tennis simulation awaits you and your friends. Play single matches of your choice in exotic locations around the world. See the spectacular stadiums, sample the local native language and view the breathtaking 3 D action. Meet the game´s characters and find out what makes one tick. Monster serves, ´baseline´ tactics, ´rush to the net´ tactics, you´ll have to cope with them all. Plunge yourself into the Sampras Extreme World Tour and see how high in the rankings you can reach. You´ll have to adopt extreme tactics of your own if you´re going to come face to face with The World Number One - Pete Sampras, let alone beat him. even then, there is more to come...

Street Fighter EX2 Plus

Arika, Capcom, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Conquering the World of 3-D Fighters! Capcom’s all-time, leading fighting flagship series once again goes 3-D with Street Fighter EX2 Plus, the sequel to the top-selling Street Fighter EX Plus for the PlayStation game console. Loaded with new enhancements, modes of play and an expanded cast of characters, Street Fighter EX2 Plus delivers amazing 3-D graphics, lightning fast animation and Capcom’s signature gameplay. Play one-on-one with a buddy or create your own unique Street Fighter team using up to five fighters. Once you’ve perfected your moves, edit your replay data to create and star in your own movie. • The improved sequel to the best-selling, Street Fighter EX Plus • 3-D fighting action with amazing 3-D graphics, lightning fast animation and Capcom signature game mechanics • Loaded with new play features like the Excel Move, Meteor Combo Super Attack, Guard Break and the Super Cancel • 23 selectable characters from the Street Fighter universe • 7 Modes of gameplay – Arcade Mode, Versus Mode, Practice Mode, Training Mode, Trial Mode, Director Mode and Bonus Mode • Featured in the Capcom Edge frequent buyers program

NHL Powerplay '96

Radical Entertainment, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

An early competitor to the EA Sports NHL series, NHL Powerplay '96 features motion-captured players, an NHL Player’s Association license, a variety of managerial options, and the ability to play seasons and tournaments.

Jimmy White's 2: Cueball

Awesome Developments, Vicarious Visions, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, BAM! Entertainment

Licensed by snooker player Jimmy White, this game is a simulation of not only the British game of snooker, but also of the three main variations of pool. The game is viewed in detailed 3D, allowing you to rotate the table at all angles, either from overhead or using the cue position as a base. Taking a shot involves setting the exact pace and spin of it, and considering what each contact will do to the position of the cue ball, and any balls you may wish to pot afterwards. In the snooker mode playing accurate 'safety' shots (to prevent your opponent scoring) becomes important as well). In each mode there are 10 computer opponents, and matches can consist of up to 9 frames. A trick-shot editor is also included, allowing you to practice shots and set up challenges. Replays and an undo mode are also included.

Ascendancy

The Logic Factory, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Broderbund, Funsoft, Softgold Computerspiele GmbH

Ascendancy is similar to, but nevertheless very different from, Master of Orion. You play one of many races, each with a special ability and special character traits, who set off to explore space, erect colonies (which can each have individual purposes, depending on their raw materials) and engage in battles when you clash with others who have the same goals. Weapons on the ships use power, which has to be supplied somehow. This game introduces many original concepts, such as the Research Tree - a special scientific display in which discoveries are depicted as icons connected by lines to the "parent" technological breakthroughs and "child" ones, similar to the technology advances in Civilization, but presented in a much more visual way.

D.N.A.: Dark Native Apostle

Hudson Soft, Tamsoft, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

3D action adventure game for the PS2, inspired by Bomberman and heavily influenced by comic books

Circle of Blood

Revolution Software, THQ, Sony Computer Entertainment, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Circle of Blood is a 2D adventure game played from a third-person perspective. The player uses a point-and-click interface to interact with the environment and to guide protagonist George Stobbart through the game's world. To solve puzzles and progress in the game, the player collects items that may be combined with one another, used on the environment, or given to non-player characters. The protagonist converses with NPCs via dialogue trees presented through "conversation icons" to learn about the game's puzzles and plot. Clues and other information are obtained by clicking on items in the inventory and on objects in the environment. The player navigates with a map, to which new locations are added as the story unfolds. Unlike in most adventure games at the time, the protagonist's death is possible, after which the player starts from the last save point.

Sabre Ace: Conflict Over Korea

Eagle Interactive, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Tec Toy

Sabre Ace: Conflict Over Korea is an air and ground-attack combat flight simulation game which takes place in the skies above Korea. The Korean War was fought between the Soviet Union and the United States using North & South Koreans and free world troops, using the country of Korea as a battleground. Choose to be a pilot for the USA in American aircraft, or on the side of the Koreans in Russian planes.

Pop'n Pop

Dreams, Taito, JVC Musical Industries, Square Enix, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Pop'n Pop is a puzzle game similar to Puzzle Bobble; the player's goal is to release colored bubbles from the bottom on the screen within a limited amount of time, trying to match three or more bubbles of the same color. The difference in this version is that bubbles cannot bounce on the walls; the player can only release them vertically. The game features characters from various Taito games, such as Bub and Bob from the Bubble Bobble series, Tiki from The New Zealand Story, the dwarves from Doko Doko Don, and others.

Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic

Charybdis, Bethesda Softworks, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Sold Out Software

Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic is a 3D role-playing / strategy hybrid. You'll battle enemy creatures and wizards by conjuring forces and developing spells from the magic laws of Chaos, Law and Order. This unique magic system allows you to develop an individual strategy for each mission, altering the spells and creatures you use in battle each time. Summon fantastic creatures from mythology-giants, archers, undead minions, dragons, knights, and much more. Your character's skills and abilities develop as the game progresses through items found in scenarios and experience gained from successfully completing tasks. Robust multiplayer support allows gamers to battle head-to-head with up to eight friends or computer opponents over LAN or the Internet, including head-to-head and team play.

Vengeance of Excalibur

Synergistic Software, Inc., Virgin Interactive Entertainment

An action role-playing game based in 11th century Spain.

Oddballz: Your Wacky Computer Petz

PF Magic, Virgin Interactive Entertainment

Oddballz is a spin-off from the Catz and Dogz series, from P.F. Magic. This time, as the title states, the pets are wacky creatures, more alien-like than animal. Now they can make their eyes come out of their sockets and literally be scared to pieces, while retaining a comic look and feel (something impossible while dealing with Dogz or Catz). The mechanics are pretty much the same in every game of the series, and here the player also gets to pet them, teach them tricks, punish them or just play around. The Oddballz will respond to each and every move and they can even morph into something else, depending on what the player does. The tools the player can use are also very different from the ones in Dogz and Catz, and also have a wacky feel to them. There are tools like the Robo Pogo, the Gravitron, Seismo Ball, Transformer, Atomic Ball, and the delicious Liqui-Food, for feeding the pets. The company also made additional Oddballz available for download from their site, to add to the starting lot of seven.