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{{stub}}The '''''Sega MultiMedia Studio''''' demo disc is a [[Sega Mega-CD]] demonstration program developed and produced by [[Sega Multimedia Studio]] as a means to promote the advanced hardware features and graphical effects of the upcoming CD-based system. While not publicly released, it was demonstrated by [[Sega of America]] at their [[Summer CES 1992]] booth.{{magref|mdfan|31|82}}
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{{stub}}The '''''Sega MultiMedia Studio''''' demo disc is a [[Sega Mega-CD]] demonstration program developed and produced by [[Sega Multimedia Studio]] as a means to promote the advanced hardware features and graphical effects of the then-upcoming CD-based system. While not publicly released, it was demonstrated by [[Sega of America]] at their [[Summer CES 1992]] booth.{{magref|mdfan|31|82}}
  
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Holding {{start}} pauses the video, although the audio will remain playing, and holding {{A}}, {{B}}, or {{C}} reduces the video's playback speed by different increments.
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[[File:SegaMultiMediaDemo MCD Sonic.png|thumb|right|200px|Sonic and Eggman's appearances in the demo.]]
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The ''Sega MultiMedia Studio'' demo consists of a real-time demonstration of [[Mega-CD]] hardware features, particularly its ability to scale and rotate sprites, and its [[full-motion video]] playback capabilities. In addition to featuring extracts from the 1992 films ''[[wikipedia:Cool World|Cool World]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Batman Returns|Batman Returns]]'' (as well as a clip from the 1946 [[wikipedia:Bugs Bunny|Bugs Bunny]] cartoon ''The Big Snooze''), artwork and digitized photographs of ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'''s USS ''Enterprise'', ''[[ToeJam & Earl]]'' and [[Joe Montana]] also make brief appearances.
  
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At multiple points in the demo, {{SonicLink|Sonic the Hedgehog}} would appear and stand on a compact disc while also holding one in his hand. {{SonicLink|Dr. Eggman}} would fly in and flick the disc in Sonic's hand to make it spin. The demo's repeated use of Sonic resulted in several news outlets erroneously confusing the program with the unreleased ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 CD]]''.{{magref|egm|37|83}}{{magref|joypad|12|31}} It was also mistaken for the scrapped Mega-CD version of ''[[Cool World]]''.
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The {{PAGENAME}} consists of a real-time demonstration of [[Mega-CD]] hardware features, particularly its ability to scale and rotate sprites, and its [[full-motion video]] playback capabilities. In addition to featuring extracts from the 1992 films ''[[wikipedia:Cool World|Cool World]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Batman Returns|Batman Returns]]'' (as well as a clip from the 1946 [[wikipedia:Bugs Bunny|Bugs Bunny]] cartoon ''The Big Snooze''), artwork and digitized photographs of ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'''s USS ''Enterprise'', ''[[ToeJam & Earl]]'' and [[Joe Montana]] also make brief appearances.
 
  
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The demo's repeated use of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] resulted in several news outlets erroneously confusing the program with the unreleased ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 CD]]''.{{magref|egm|37|83}}{{magref|joypad|12|31}} It was also mistaken for the scrapped Mega-CD version of ''[[Cool World]]''.
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===Controls===
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Holding {{Start}} pauses the video, although the audio will remain playing, and holding {{A}}, {{B}}, or {{C}} reduces the video's playback speed by different increments. Holding {{Down}} at certain points in the demo will display a timecode in the top-right corner of the screen.
  
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[[File:SegaMultimediaStudio 2.png|thumb|280px|A 1992 promotional photograph of [[Sega Multimedia Studio]] which showcases some of the demo's [[sonic:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]] artwork.]]
 
[[File:SegaMultimediaStudio 2.png|thumb|280px|A 1992 promotional photograph of [[Sega Multimedia Studio]] which showcases some of the demo's [[sonic:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]] artwork.]]
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The demo was discovered and acquired by [[sonic:User:Drx|drx]] of {{SonicLink|Hidden Palace}} in conjunction with [https://tcrf.net/The_Cutting_Room_Floor The Cutting Room Floor], along with several prototypes of ''Sonic'' games, and dumped as part of "{{SonicLink|Sonic Month 2019}}" from October to November 2019{{ref|https://hiddenpalace.org/Sonic_Month_2019}}. It was released to the public on October 25, 2019, one day before the release of several ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' prototypes, in celebration of TCRF's birthday.
  
 
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*[https://hiddenpalace.org/News/Sonic_Month_Part_1_-_Sega_No._1 Hidden Palace news page: Sonic Month Part 1 - Sega No. 1]
  
 
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Sega MultiMedia Studio
System(s): Sega Mega-CD
Publisher: Sega Multimedia Studio
Developer:
Genre: Demo disc

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega-CD
US

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The Sega MultiMedia Studio demo disc is a Sega Mega-CD demonstration program developed and produced by Sega Multimedia Studio as a means to promote the advanced hardware features and graphical effects of the then-upcoming CD-based system. While not publicly released, it was demonstrated by Sega of America at their Summer CES 1992 booth.[1]

Content

Sonic and Eggman's appearances in the demo.

The Sega MultiMedia Studio demo consists of a real-time demonstration of Mega-CD hardware features, particularly its ability to scale and rotate sprites, and its full-motion video playback capabilities. In addition to featuring extracts from the 1992 films Cool World and Batman Returns (as well as a clip from the 1946 Bugs Bunny cartoon The Big Snooze), artwork and digitized photographs of Star Trek's USS Enterprise, ToeJam & Earl and Joe Montana also make brief appearances.

At multiple points in the demo, Sonic the Hedgehog would appear and stand on a compact disc while also holding one in his hand. Dr. Eggman would fly in and flick the disc in Sonic's hand to make it spin. The demo's repeated use of Sonic resulted in several news outlets erroneously confusing the program with the unreleased Sonic the Hedgehog 2 CD.[2][3] It was also mistaken for the scrapped Mega-CD version of Cool World.

Controls

Holding  START  pauses the video, although the audio will remain playing, and holding A, B, or C reduces the video's playback speed by different increments. Holding Down at certain points in the demo will display a timecode in the top-right corner of the screen.

History

Development

A 1992 promotional photograph of Sega Multimedia Studio which showcases some of the demo's Sonic the Hedgehog artwork.

Discovery

The demo was discovered and acquired by drx of Hidden Palace in conjunction with The Cutting Room Floor, along with several prototypes of Sonic games, and dumped as part of "Sonic Month 2019" from October to November 2019[4]. It was released to the public on October 25, 2019, one day before the release of several Sonic the Hedgehog CD prototypes, in celebration of TCRF's birthday.

Magazine articles

Main article: Sega MultiMedia Studio (demo)/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Mega-CD, US
SegaMultiMediaStudio MCD US Box Back.jpgSegaMultiMediaStudio MCD US Box Front.jpg
Cover
SegaMultiMediaStudio MCD US Disc Back.jpgSegaMultiMediaStudio MCD US Disc.jpg
Disc

Technical information

Main article: Sega MultiMedia Studio (demo)/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega-CD
✔
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
1992-05-29 CD-R[5]

External links

References

  1. ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "August 1992" (JP; 1992-07-xx), page 82
  2. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "August 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 83
  3. ↑ Joypad, "Septembre 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 31
  4. ↑ Hidden Palace: Sonic Month 2019
  5. ↑ Hidden Palace: Sega Multimedia Studio: Sega CD Demo (May 29, 1992 prototype)


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