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| − | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''Socks the Cat Rocks the House'''''{{magref|gamepro|50|141}}, is an unreleased [[Sega Mega Drive]] action platform game developed by [[Realtime Associates]] and scheduled to be published by [[Kaneko]]. Starring the titular [[wikipedia:Socks Clinton|Socks Clinton]] (pet cat of 42nd President of the United States [[wikipedia:Bill Clinton|Bill Clinton]]) in an attitude-colored mascot platformer role, it was first advertised for a November 1993 release date{{magref|gamepro|50|141}}, only to be eventually pushed back to March 1994{{magref|mega|18|89}}, and with the final possibility of a launch the following month{{magref|mega|20|81}} being missed entirely. | + | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''Socks the Cat Rocks the House'''''{{magref|gamepro|50|141}}, is an unreleased [[Sega Mega Drive]] action platform game developed by [[Realtime Associates]] and scheduled to be published by [[Kaneko USA]]. Starring the titular [[wikipedia:Socks Clinton|Socks Clinton]] (pet cat of 42nd President of the United States [[wikipedia:Bill Clinton|Bill Clinton]]) in an attitude-colored mascot platformer role, it was first advertised for a November 1993 release date{{magref|gamepro|50|141}}, only to be eventually pushed back to March 1994{{magref|mega|18|89}}, and with the final possibility of a launch the following month{{magref|mega|20|81}} being missed entirely. |
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
| − | Socks' frequent appearances on the [[wikipedia:James S. Brady Press Briefing Room|Press Briefing Room]]'s lectern eventually bestowed him with enough household name recognition to be sought out by [[Kaneko]]. Seeking to capitalize on the cat's newfound popularity, and inspired by the success of previous mascot platform games like ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Mega Drive)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', Kaneko began production of a similar title - one starring Socks himself. | + | Socks' frequent appearances on the [[wikipedia:James S. Brady Press Briefing Room|Press Briefing Room]]'s lectern eventually bestowed him with enough household name recognition to be sought out by [[Kaneko USA]]. Seeking to capitalize on the cat's newfound popularity, and inspired by the success of previous mascot platform games like ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Mega Drive)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', Kaneko began production of a similar title - one starring Socks himself. |
===Cancellation=== | ===Cancellation=== | ||
| − | Along with its [[Super Famicom]] counterpart, ''{{PAGENAME}}'' is thought to have been cancelled following the closure of publisher [[Kaneko]] | + | Along with its [[Super Famicom]] counterpart, ''{{PAGENAME}}'' is thought to have been cancelled following the closure of publisher [[Kaneko USA]]. It would remain unheard of for the next 25 years, until an aftermarket seller acquired a prototype copy of the Super Famicom version and released in on a run of physical cartridges. While that version's ROM was soon dumped, the Mega Drive version's whereabouts remain unknown. |
==Promotional material== | ==Promotional material== | ||
Revision as of 08:58, 2 November 2021
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| System(s): Sega Mega Drive |
| Publisher: Kaneko USA[1] |
| Developer: Realtime Associates |
| Licensor: Presidential Socks Partnership[1] |
| Planned release date(s): 1993-11[2], 1994-03[3], 1994-04[4] |
| Genre: Action |
| Number of players: 1 |
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Socks the Cat Rocks the House, also known as Socks the Cat Rocks the House[2], is an unreleased Sega Mega Drive action platform game developed by Realtime Associates and scheduled to be published by Kaneko USA. Starring the titular Socks Clinton (pet cat of 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton) in an attitude-colored mascot platformer role, it was first advertised for a November 1993 release date[2], only to be eventually pushed back to March 1994[3], and with the final possibility of a launch the following month[4] being missed entirely.
Contents
Story
Socks, the White House cat, discovers the missing portable nuclear missile launch unit in his favorite napping spot, the basement of a foreign embassy. To avoid mass destruction he must return it to the White House and alert the first family. But, a foreign spy ring has their own political agenda. They want to see Socks run, and not for political office!
The chase begins. Socks must overcome the likes of foreign spies, Enemy Animal Agents, politicians, secret service agents and the ever-present media corp. To keep the party alive, Socks pounces, tumbles and negotiates his way out of the intricate secret passages and puzzles of Washington. This cat is in a ring of trouble, but not over the hill yet![1]
Gameplay
History
Background
Socks' frequent appearances on the Press Briefing Room's lectern eventually bestowed him with enough household name recognition to be sought out by Kaneko USA. Seeking to capitalize on the cat's newfound popularity, and inspired by the success of previous mascot platform games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Kaneko began production of a similar title - one starring Socks himself.
Cancellation
Along with its Super Famicom counterpart, Socks the Cat Rocks the House is thought to have been cancelled following the closure of publisher Kaneko USA. It would remain unheard of for the next 25 years, until an aftermarket seller acquired a prototype copy of the Super Famicom version and released in on a run of physical cartridges. While that version's ROM was soon dumped, the Mega Drive version's whereabouts remain unknown.
Promotional material
Magazine articles
- Main article: Socks the Cat Rocks the House/Magazine articles.