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| airdate final=1995-07-01 | | airdate final=1995-07-01 | ||
| channel=[[wikipedia:Nine Network|Nine Network]] | | channel=[[wikipedia:Nine Network|Nine Network]] | ||
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'''''The Zone''''' was a video games focused television programme that aired on the Nine Network on Saturday mornings at 8:30AM AEST from 30 April 1994 to 1 July 1995. The show was produced by Beyond Television Productions and was hosted for the majority of its run by Adam Riley. [[Sega Ozisoft]] was a major sponsor of the show. | '''''The Zone''''' was a video games focused television programme that aired on the Nine Network on Saturday mornings at 8:30AM AEST from 30 April 1994 to 1 July 1995. The show was produced by Beyond Television Productions and was hosted for the majority of its run by Adam Riley. [[Sega Ozisoft]] was a major sponsor of the show. | ||
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==List of episodes== | ==List of episodes== | ||
− | === | + | {{episodetable|code=thezone|region=AU|name=The Zone|link=sega:{{PAGENAME}}| |
− | { | + | {{episode |
− | + | | 1x01 | |
− | + | | name=Season 1, episode 1 | |
− | + | | date=1994-04-30 | |
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− | + | | 1x02 | |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 2 |
− | | | + | | date=1994-05-07 |
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− | |1994-05-07 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x03 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 3 |
− | | | + | | date=1994-05-14 |
− | | 3 | + | | time= |
− | | | + | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e03 14-May-1994.mp4 |
− | | | + | | description=*The Buzz (News): Project Mars - [[Sega 32X|32X]] (14:03) |
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− | *The Buzz (News): Project Mars - [[Sega 32X]] (14:03) | ||
*Feature: Sega Cleaning Kit (19:34) | *Feature: Sega Cleaning Kit (19:34) | ||
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*''[[Mutant League Hockey]]'' (time - 3:24) (score - {{#expr: (78 + 69)/2}}) | *''[[Mutant League Hockey]]'' (time - 3:24) (score - {{#expr: (78 + 69)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Prize Fighter]]'' (time - 9:43) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 55)/2}}) | *''[[Prize Fighter]]'' (time - 9:43) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 55)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Castlevania: The New Generation]]'' (time - 17:44) (score - {{#expr: (83 + 80)/2}}) | *''[[Castlevania: The New Generation]]'' (time - 17:44) (score - {{#expr: (83 + 80)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 4 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x04 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 4 |
− | + | | date=1994-05-21 | |
− | *The Buzz (News): [[Sega Ozisoft]] "Sega Classics" Rental Plan (10:15) | + | | time= |
− | + | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e04 21-May-1994 v3.mp4 | |
+ | | description=*The Buzz (News): [[Sega Ozisoft]] "Sega Classics" Rental Plan (10:15) | ||
*''[[Art of Fighting]]'' (time - 0:00) (score - {{#expr: (50 + 74)/2}}) | *''[[Art of Fighting]]'' (time - 0:00) (score - {{#expr: (50 + 74)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Tomcat Alley]]'' (time - 5:03) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 88)/2}}) | *''[[Tomcat Alley]]'' (time - 5:03) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 88)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Sonic 3]]'' (time - 17:09) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 94)/2}}) | *''[[Sonic 3]]'' (time - 17:09) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 94)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 5 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x05 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 5 |
− | + | | date=1994-05-28 | |
− | * Feature: Inside Hyper>> Magazine | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e05 28-May-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* Feature: Inside Hyper>> Magazine | ||
- brief glimpse of ''[[Streets of Rage 3]]'' (time - 13:01) | - brief glimpse of ''[[Streets of Rage 3]]'' (time - 13:01) | ||
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*Lame Games: ''[[The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare]]'' (time - 16:59) (score - "F") | *Lame Games: ''[[The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare]]'' (time - 16:59) (score - "F") | ||
*Classic Review: ''[[The Revenge of Shinobi]]'' (time - 17:29) | *Classic Review: ''[[The Revenge of Shinobi]]'' (time - 17:29) | ||
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*''[[FIFA International Soccer]]'' (time - 3:32) (score - {{#expr: (92 + 88)/2}}) | *''[[FIFA International Soccer]]'' (time - 3:32) (score - {{#expr: (92 + 88)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Eternal Champions]]'' (time - 8:35) (score - {{#expr: (62 + 72)/2}}) | *''[[Eternal Champions]]'' (time - 8:35) (score - {{#expr: (62 + 72)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Ecco the Dolphin]]'' (Mega-CD) (time - 18:21) (score - {{#expr: (80 + 84)/2}}) | *''[[Ecco the Dolphin]]'' (Mega-CD) (time - 18:21) (score - {{#expr: (80 + 84)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 6 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x06 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 6 |
− | + | | date=1994-06-04 | |
− | *Playguide: [[Skitchin']] (time - 9:31) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e06 04-Jun-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=*Playguide: [[Skitchin']] (time - 9:31) | ||
*Lame Games: ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' (time - 8:23) | *Lame Games: ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' (time - 8:23) | ||
*Lame Games: ''[[Home Alone]]'' (time - 8:31) | *Lame Games: ''[[Home Alone]]'' (time - 8:31) | ||
*Arcade: ''[[Alien 3: The Gun]]'' (time - 8:43) (score - 3?) | *Arcade: ''[[Alien 3: The Gun]]'' (time - 8:43) (score - 3?) | ||
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*''[[Virtual Pinball]]'' (time - 2:18) (score - 90) | *''[[Virtual Pinball]]'' (time - 2:18) (score - 90) | ||
*''[[Cool Spot]]'' (time - 7:29) (score - 88) | *''[[Cool Spot]]'' (time - 7:29) (score - 88) | ||
*''[[Jungle Strike]]'' (time - 13:38) (score - 85) | *''[[Jungle Strike]]'' (time - 13:38) (score - 85) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 7 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x07 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 7 |
− | + | | date=1994-06-11 | |
− | * News: Australia hardware sales, as at Jun 1994 (time - 2:10) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e07 11-Jun-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* News: Australia hardware sales, as at Jun 1994 (time - 2:10) | ||
- [[Game Gear]] - 50,000 | - [[Game Gear]] - 50,000 | ||
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* The Buzz (News): ''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'' (time - 19:37) | * The Buzz (News): ''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'' (time - 19:37) | ||
* The Buzz (News): Blockbuster World Game Master Competition (time - 19:55) | * The Buzz (News): Blockbuster World Game Master Competition (time - 19:55) | ||
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*''[[Sub-Terrania]]'' (time - 5:57) (score - {{#expr: (82 + 83)/2}}) | *''[[Sub-Terrania]]'' (time - 5:57) (score - {{#expr: (82 + 83)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Streets of Rage 3]]'' (time - 10:06) (score - 90) | *''[[Streets of Rage 3]]'' (time - 10:06) (score - 90) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 8 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x08 |
− | + | | name=Season 1, episode 8 | |
− | | | + | | date=1994-06-18 |
− | *Sports Sim Special | + | | time= |
− | + | | video= | |
+ | | description=*Sports Sim Special | ||
*''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'' | *''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'' | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 9 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x09 |
− | + | | name=Season 1, episode 9 | |
− | | | + | | date=1994-06-25 |
− | | | + | | time= |
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− | | | + | }} |
− | |1994-07-02 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x10 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 10 |
− | | | + | | date=1994-07-02 |
− | | 11 | + | | time= |
− | | | + | | video= |
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− | + | }} | |
− | * The Zone Top 10 games of 94 competition (time - 0:00) | + | {{episode |
+ | | 1x11 | ||
+ | | name=Season 1, episode 11 | ||
+ | | date=1994-07-09 | ||
+ | | time= | ||
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e11 09-Jul-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* The Zone Top 10 games of 94 competition (time - 0:00) | ||
- Contenders: ''[[NBA Jam]]'', ''[[Virtua Racing]]'', ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters]]'', | - Contenders: ''[[NBA Jam]]'', ''[[Virtua Racing]]'', ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters]]'', | ||
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* On the Streets (Arcade): ''[[Daytona USA]]'' (time - 4:53) | * On the Streets (Arcade): ''[[Daytona USA]]'' (time - 4:53) | ||
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* ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (time - 1:08) (score - {{#expr: (92 + 90)/2}}) | * ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (time - 1:08) (score - {{#expr: (92 + 90)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 12 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x12 |
− | + | | name=Season 1, episode 12 | |
− | | | + | | date=1994-07-16 |
− | | | + | | time= |
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− | | 13 | + | | description= |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{episode |
− | + | | 1x13 | |
− | * "Oz Gamer Day" - 23 July (time - 0:00) | + | | name=Season 1, episode 13 |
+ | | date=1994-07-23 | ||
+ | | time= | ||
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e13 23-Jul-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* "Oz Gamer Day" - 23 July (time - 0:00) | ||
* Playguide: ''[[Sensible Soccer]]'' (time - 3:00) | * Playguide: ''[[Sensible Soccer]]'' (time - 3:00) | ||
*Feature: The Zone Top 10 games of 94 (time - 7:50) | *Feature: The Zone Top 10 games of 94 (time - 7:50) | ||
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* Playguide: ''[[Sub-Terrania]]'' (time - 15:03) | * Playguide: ''[[Sub-Terrania]]'' (time - 15:03) | ||
* Cheat of the week: ''[[Sonic 3]]'' (time 19:36) | * Cheat of the week: ''[[Sonic 3]]'' (time 19:36) | ||
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* ''[[Marko's Magic Football]]'' (time - 1:27) (score - {{#expr: (81 + 82)/2}}) | * ''[[Marko's Magic Football]]'' (time - 1:27) (score - {{#expr: (81 + 82)/2}}) | ||
* ''[[Landstalker]]'' (time - 15:46) (score - {{#expr: (87 + 76)/2}}) | * ''[[Landstalker]]'' (time - 15:46) (score - {{#expr: (87 + 76)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 14 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x14 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 14 |
− | + | | date=1994-07-30 | |
− | * In the arcade review of [[Cyber Sled]], the guys mention how the release of | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e14 30-Jul-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* In the arcade review of [[Cyber Sled]], the guys mention how the release of | ||
[[Daytona USA]] caused Ridge Racer to drop to half price (time - 4:59) | [[Daytona USA]] caused Ridge Racer to drop to half price (time - 4:59) | ||
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* ''[[Dragon's Lair]]'' (time - 0:30) (score - {{#expr: (80 + 80)/2}}) | * ''[[Dragon's Lair]]'' (time - 0:30) (score - {{#expr: (80 + 80)/2}}) | ||
* ''[[Bubba 'N' Stix]]'' (time - 3:15) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 78)/2}}) | * ''[[Bubba 'N' Stix]]'' (time - 3:15) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 78)/2}}) | ||
* ''[[Zool]]'' (time - 9:08) (score - {{#expr: (55 + 67)/2}}) | * ''[[Zool]]'' (time - 9:08) (score - {{#expr: (55 + 67)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 15 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x15 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 15 |
− | + | | date=1994-08-06 | |
− | * Brought to you by Sega (time - 0:00) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e15 06-Aug-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* Brought to you by Sega (time - 0:00) | ||
* ''[[NBA Jam]]'' Celebrity Shoot Out - Mutlee has a [[Sonic]] Basketball (time - 8:37) | * ''[[NBA Jam]]'' Celebrity Shoot Out - Mutlee has a [[Sonic]] Basketball (time - 8:37) | ||
− | * Blockbuster World Game Master Competition Finals - | + | * Blockbuster World Game Master Competition Finals |
− | [[Sonic]] makes an appearance (time - 14:01) | + | - [[Sonic]] makes an appearance (time - 14:01) |
* ''Almost'' a World Exclusive ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' preview (time - 21:05) | * ''Almost'' a World Exclusive ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' preview (time - 21:05) | ||
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* ''[[Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck]]'' (time - 4:06) (score - {{#expr: (80 + 85)/2}}) | * ''[[Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck]]'' (time - 4:06) (score - {{#expr: (80 + 85)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 16 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x16 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 16 |
− | + | | date=1994-08-13 | |
− | * TZM Hint: ''[[Daytona USA]]'' (time - 3:35) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e16 13-Aug-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* TZM Hint: ''[[Daytona USA]]'' (time - 3:35) | ||
* Playguide: ''[[Marko's Magic Football]]'' (time - 5:56) | * Playguide: ''[[Marko's Magic Football]]'' (time - 5:56) | ||
* Gamestar Cheat of the week: ''[[Aladdin]]'' (time - 12:28) | * Gamestar Cheat of the week: ''[[Aladdin]]'' (time - 12:28) | ||
* World Exclusive Preview: ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' (time - 13:15) | * World Exclusive Preview: ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' (time - 13:15) | ||
− | * Blockbuster World Game Master Competition Finals Part 2- | + | * Blockbuster World Game Master Competition Finals Part 2 |
− | [[Sonic]] makes an appearance (time - 19:48) (incomplete video) | + | - [[Sonic]] makes an appearance (time - 19:48) (incomplete video) |
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* ''[[Taz 2]]'' (time - 11:15) (score - 87) | * ''[[Taz 2]]'' (time - 11:15) (score - 87) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 17 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x17 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 17 |
− | + | | date=1994-08-20 | |
− | * [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] makes an appearance (time - 01:10, 05:14, 13:48 & 14:04) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e17 20-Aug-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] makes an appearance (time - 01:10, 05:14, 13:48 & 14:04) | ||
* Gamestar Cheat of the week: ''[[Skitchin']]'' (time - 04:12) | * Gamestar Cheat of the week: ''[[Skitchin']]'' (time - 04:12) | ||
* The Buzz (News): ''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'' (time - 5:25) | * The Buzz (News): ''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'' (time - 5:25) | ||
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* Celeb fave game: ''[[Dune 2]]'' (time - 16:15) | * Celeb fave game: ''[[Dune 2]]'' (time - 16:15) | ||
* Celebrity Shootout: ''[[WWF Super Wrestlemania]]'' (time - 19:37) | * Celebrity Shootout: ''[[WWF Super Wrestlemania]]'' (time - 19:37) | ||
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* ''[[Boogerman]]'' (time - 08:15) (score - {{#expr: (82 + 78)/2}}) | * ''[[Boogerman]]'' (time - 08:15) (score - {{#expr: (82 + 78)/2}}) | ||
* ''[[The Lost Vikings]]'' (time - 14:16) (score - {{#expr: (84 + 90)/2}}) | * ''[[The Lost Vikings]]'' (time - 14:16) (score - {{#expr: (84 + 90)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 18 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x18 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 18 |
− | + | | date=1994-08-27 | |
− | * Cheatz: ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (time - 08:54) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e18 27-Aug-1994 v2.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=* Cheatz: ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (time - 08:54) | ||
* Arcade: ''[[Star Wars Arcade]]'' (time - 17:38) | * Arcade: ''[[Star Wars Arcade]]'' (time - 17:38) | ||
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*''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'' (time - 02:41) (score - {{#expr: (88 + 90)/2}}) | *''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'' (time - 02:41) (score - {{#expr: (88 + 90)/2}}) | ||
*Zone Approved Games (Clips from earlier eps) (time - 06:08): | *Zone Approved Games (Clips from earlier eps) (time - 06:08): | ||
− | + | - ''[[Skitchin']]'' (score - {{#expr: (88 + 89)/2}}) | |
− | + | ||
− | | | + | - ''[[Tomcat Alley]]'' (from episode 4) |
− | | 19 | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x19 |
− | + | | name=Season 1, episode 19 | |
− | *Playguide: ''[[Jurassic Park (Mega-CD)]]'' (time - 07:03) | + | | date=1994-09-03 |
+ | | time= | ||
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e19 03-Sep-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=*Playguide: ''[[Jurassic Park (Mega-CD)]]'' (time - 07:03) | ||
*The Buzz (News): ''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - 12:19) | *The Buzz (News): ''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - 12:19) | ||
*The Buzz (News): ''[[Urban Strike]]'' (time - 13:47) | *The Buzz (News): ''[[Urban Strike]]'' (time - 13:47) | ||
* Celebrity Shootout: ''[[FIFA International Soccer]]'' (time - 16:21) | * Celebrity Shootout: ''[[FIFA International Soccer]]'' (time - 16:21) | ||
- Sydney Kings Basketball Team was sponsored by Sega in 1994 | - Sydney Kings Basketball Team was sponsored by Sega in 1994 | ||
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*''[[The Pirates of Dark Water]]'' (time - 14:30) (score - {{#expr: (82 + 79)/2}}) | *''[[The Pirates of Dark Water]]'' (time - 14:30) (score - {{#expr: (82 + 79)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Combat Cars]]'' (time - 19:34) (score - {{#expr: (71 + 72)/2}}) | *''[[Combat Cars]]'' (time - 19:34) (score - {{#expr: (71 + 72)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | 20 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x20 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 20 |
− | + | | date=1994-09-10 | |
− | *Cheatz: ''[[Streets of Rage 3]]'' (time - 02:34) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e20 10-Sep-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=*Cheatz: ''[[Streets of Rage 3]]'' (time - 02:34) | ||
*The Buzz (News): ''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - 03:34) | *The Buzz (News): ''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - 03:34) | ||
*The Buzz (News): ''[[Urban Strike]]'' (time - 03:49) | *The Buzz (News): ''[[Urban Strike]]'' (time - 03:49) | ||
*The Buzz (News): ''[[Earthworm Jim]]'' (time - 04:32) | *The Buzz (News): ''[[Earthworm Jim]]'' (time - 04:32) | ||
* Celebrity Shootout: ''[[NBA Showdown '94]]'' (time - 18:16) | * Celebrity Shootout: ''[[NBA Showdown '94]]'' (time - 18:16) | ||
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*''[[Ballz 3D]]'' (time - 00:58) (score - {{#expr: (91 + 69)/2}}) | *''[[Ballz 3D]]'' (time - 00:58) (score - {{#expr: (91 + 69)/2}}) | ||
*Zone Approved Games (Clips from earlier eps) (time - 05:26): | *Zone Approved Games (Clips from earlier eps) (time - 05:26): | ||
- ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (from episode 11) | - ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (from episode 11) | ||
*''[[Clayfighter]]'' (time - 07:16) (score - {{#expr: (81 + 82)/2}}) | *''[[Clayfighter]]'' (time - 07:16) (score - {{#expr: (81 + 82)/2}}) | ||
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− | | 21 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x21 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 21 |
− | + | | date=1994-09-17 | |
− | *''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'': The Moves (time - 07:04, 16:45) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e21 17-Sep-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=*''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'': The Moves (time - 07:04, 16:45) | ||
- Since they can't show footage of the M15+ game on their G rated show, | - Since they can't show footage of the M15+ game on their G rated show, | ||
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*Playguide: ''[[Jungle Strike]]'' (time - 15:35) | *Playguide: ''[[Jungle Strike]]'' (time - 15:35) | ||
* Celebrity Shootout: ''[[Super Street Fighter 2]]'' (time - 18:25) | * Celebrity Shootout: ''[[Super Street Fighter 2]]'' (time - 18:25) | ||
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*Zone Approved Games (Clips from earlier eps): | *Zone Approved Games (Clips from earlier eps): | ||
- ''[[NBA Jam]]'' (time - 05:52) (score - {{#expr: (95 + 95)/2}}) | - ''[[NBA Jam]]'' (time - 05:52) (score - {{#expr: (95 + 95)/2}}) | ||
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- ''[[Madden NFL '94]]'' (time - 06:16) (score - 94) | - ''[[Madden NFL '94]]'' (time - 06:16) (score - 94) | ||
*''[[Sylvester and Tweety in Cagey Capers]]'' (time - 16:03) (score - 65) | *''[[Sylvester and Tweety in Cagey Capers]]'' (time - 16:03) (score - 65) | ||
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− | | 22 | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 1x22 |
− | | | + | | name=Season 1, episode 22 |
− | + | | date=1994-09-24 | |
− | *Preview: ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' (time - 02:51) | + | | time= |
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e22 24-Sep-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=*Preview: ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' (time - 02:51) | ||
*''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'': The Moves (time - 05:58, 16:52) | *''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'': The Moves (time - 05:58, 16:52) | ||
* The Buzz (News): ''[[Shaq Fu]]'' (time - 11:33) | * The Buzz (News): ''[[Shaq Fu]]'' (time - 11:33) | ||
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* Preview: ''[[La Russa Baseball 95]]'' (time - 14:03) | * Preview: ''[[La Russa Baseball 95]]'' (time - 14:03) | ||
* Preview: ''[[Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure]]'' (time - 14:32) | * Preview: ''[[Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure]]'' (time - 14:32) | ||
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*''[[Tiny Toon Adventures: ACME All-Stars]]'' (time - 01:08) (score - {{#expr: (71 + 71)/2}}) | *''[[Tiny Toon Adventures: ACME All-Stars]]'' (time - 01:08) (score - {{#expr: (71 + 71)/2}}) | ||
*Zone Approved Games (Clips from earlier eps) (time - 07:38): | *Zone Approved Games (Clips from earlier eps) (time - 07:38): | ||
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- ''[[Boogerman]]'' (from episode 17) | - ''[[Boogerman]]'' (from episode 17) | ||
*''[[Sparkster]]'' (time - 12:09) (score - {{#expr: (87 + 87)/2}}) | *''[[Sparkster]]'' (time - 12:09) (score - {{#expr: (87 + 87)/2}}) | ||
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− | *Playguide special | + | | time= |
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+ | | description=*Playguide special | ||
*''[[Urban Strike]]'' (incomplete) | *''[[Urban Strike]]'' (incomplete) | ||
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− | *Preview: [[Sega 32X]] Launch - ''[[Virtua Racing Deluxe]]'' (time - 04:39) | + | | 1x25 |
+ | | name=Season 1, episode 25 | ||
+ | | date=1994-10-15 | ||
+ | | time= | ||
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s01e25 15-Oct-1994 v2.mp4 | ||
+ | | description=*Preview: [[Sega 32X|32X]] Launch - ''[[Virtua Racing Deluxe]]'' (time - 04:39) | ||
*''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'': The Moves (time - 07:25) | *''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'': The Moves (time - 07:25) | ||
*Playguide: ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (time - 08:24) | *Playguide: ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (time - 08:24) | ||
*Trivia Comp (time - 08:58) - ''[[NBA Jam]]'', ''[[The Jungle Book]]'', ''[[Urban Strike]]'', | *Trivia Comp (time - 08:58) - ''[[NBA Jam]]'', ''[[The Jungle Book]]'', ''[[Urban Strike]]'', | ||
''[[Double Switch]]''. ''[[Sonic 2]]'' | ''[[Double Switch]]''. ''[[Sonic 2]]'' | ||
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*''[[Zero Tolerance]]'' (time - 02:48) (score - {{#expr: (50 + 75)/2}}) | *''[[Zero Tolerance]]'' (time - 02:48) (score - {{#expr: (50 + 75)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Red Zone]]'' (time - 12:39) (score - {{#expr: (40 + 82)/2}}) | *''[[Red Zone]]'' (time - 12:39) (score - {{#expr: (40 + 82)/2}}) | ||
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− | | 26 | + | {{episode |
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− | but was renewed by popular demand to continue the following week | + | | video= |
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− | at the new time of | + | }} |
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− | + | | 2x01 | |
− | | | + | | name=Season 2, episode 1 |
− | + | | video=The Zone (AU) s02e01 29-Oct-1994.mp4 | |
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*Adam is wearing a ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' T-shirt (time - 02:51) | *Adam is wearing a ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' T-shirt (time - 02:51) | ||
*The Buzz (News): ''[[Radical Rex]]'' (time - 03:02) | *The Buzz (News): ''[[Radical Rex]]'' (time - 03:02) | ||
− | *The Buzz (News): Doom 2 for PC/DOS was | + | *The Buzz (News): Doom 2 for PC/DOS was distributed by [[Sega Ozisoft]] in Australia (time - 03:46) |
*Bev's Handy Hints: ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (time - 05:37) | *Bev's Handy Hints: ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' (time - 05:37) | ||
*Games for your Dad (time - 07:26): | *Games for your Dad (time - 07:26): | ||
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- ''[[Aladdin]]'', ''[[John Madden Football]]'', ''[[RoboCop Versus The Terminator]]'', ''[[NBA Jam]]'' | - ''[[Aladdin]]'', ''[[John Madden Football]]'', ''[[RoboCop Versus The Terminator]]'', ''[[NBA Jam]]'' | ||
*Arcade: ''[[Desert Tank]]'' (time - 17:10) | *Arcade: ''[[Desert Tank]]'' (time - 17:10) | ||
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*''[[Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage]]'' (time - 06:05) (score - {{#expr: (86 + 85)/2}}) | *''[[Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage]]'' (time - 06:05) (score - {{#expr: (86 + 85)/2}}) | ||
*''[[NBA Live '95]]'' (time - 15:57) (score - {{#expr: (93 + 90)/2}}) | *''[[NBA Live '95]]'' (time - 15:57) (score - {{#expr: (93 + 90)/2}}) | ||
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− | |1994-11-05 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 2 |
− | | | + | | video=The Zone (AU) s02e02 05-Nov-1994.mp4 |
+ | | date=1994-11-05 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
*The Buzz (News): USA Top 10 (time - 02:12) | *The Buzz (News): USA Top 10 (time - 02:12) | ||
- ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'', Super Metroid, Street Fighter II Turbo, Star Fox, ''[[Earthworm Jim]]'', | - ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'', Super Metroid, Street Fighter II Turbo, Star Fox, ''[[Earthworm Jim]]'', | ||
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- feat. ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' poster | - feat. ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' poster | ||
*Cheatz: ''[[Gauntlet IV]]'' (time - 13:42) | *Cheatz: ''[[Gauntlet IV]]'' (time - 13:42) | ||
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*''[[Shaq Fu]]'' (time - 00:55) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 78)/2}}) | *''[[Shaq Fu]]'' (time - 00:55) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 78)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Rugby World Cup 1995]]'' (time - 06:03) (score - {{#expr: (78 + 72)/2}}) | *''[[Rugby World Cup 1995]]'' (time - 06:03) (score - {{#expr: (78 + 72)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Newman-Haas IndyCar Featuring Nigel Mansell]]'' (time - 14:29) (score - {{#expr: (55 + 65)/2}}) | *''[[Newman-Haas IndyCar Featuring Nigel Mansell]]'' (time - 14:29) (score - {{#expr: (55 + 65)/2}}) | ||
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− | |1994-11-12 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 3 |
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+ | | date=1994-11-12 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
*Games for your mum | *Games for your mum | ||
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*''[[Bloodshot]]'' | *''[[Bloodshot]]'' | ||
*''[[Dick Vitale's "Awesome, Baby!" College Hoops]]'' | *''[[Dick Vitale's "Awesome, Baby!" College Hoops]]'' | ||
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− | |1994-11-19 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 4 |
− | | | + | | video=The Zone (AU) s02e04 19-Nov-1994 v2.mp4 |
+ | | date=1994-11-19 | ||
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*The Buzz (News): [[Sega 32X]] Australian Launch (time - 03:10) | *The Buzz (News): [[Sega 32X]] Australian Launch (time - 03:10) | ||
- 6:00pm, 19th November 1994, Hoyts Cinema Complex, George Street, Sydney | - 6:00pm, 19th November 1994, Hoyts Cinema Complex, George Street, Sydney | ||
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*Hotline time: Sega Hotline (time - 14:58) | *Hotline time: Sega Hotline (time - 14:58) | ||
*Playguide: ''[[The Lost Vikings]]'' (time - 16:40) | *Playguide: ''[[The Lost Vikings]]'' (time - 16:40) | ||
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*''[[Power Drive]]'' (time - 01:05) (score - {{#expr: (78 + 71)/2}}) | *''[[Power Drive]]'' (time - 01:05) (score - {{#expr: (78 + 71)/2}}) | ||
*''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - 06:33) (score - {{#expr: (90 + 90 + 90.99)/3}}) | *''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - 06:33) (score - {{#expr: (90 + 90 + 90.99)/3}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
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− | | | + | | 2x05 |
− | |1994-12-03 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 5 |
− | | | + | | video=The Zone (AU) s02e05 03-Dec-1994.mp4 |
+ | | date=1994-12-03 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
*The Buzz (News): A Bookmaker in the UK was running a book on the top game | *The Buzz (News): A Bookmaker in the UK was running a book on the top game | ||
for Christmas 1994 (time - 03:18): | for Christmas 1994 (time - 03:18): | ||
− | + | 1. Donkey Kong Country - 6:4 | |
− | + | 2. ''[[Earthworm Jim]]'' - 2:1 | |
− | + | 3. ''[[FIFA International Soccer]]'' - 5:1 | |
− | + | 4. ''[[Super Street Fighter 2]]'' - 5:1 | |
− | + | 5. ''[[The Lion King]]'' - 6:1 | |
− | + | 6. ''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'' - 10:1 | |
− | + | 7. ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' - 12:1 | |
− | *The Buzz (News): [[Sega 32X]] event at Newcastle on 3rd December 1994 (time - 04:12) | + | *The Buzz (News): [[Sega 32X|32X]] event at Newcastle on 3rd December 1994 (time - 04:12) |
- [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] was at the event | - [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] was at the event | ||
*Cheatz (time - 08:34): ''[[Mickey Mania]]'', ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' | *Cheatz (time - 08:34): ''[[Mickey Mania]]'', ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' | ||
*STUFF (accessories): [[The Justifier]], [[Menacer]] (time - 15:29) | *STUFF (accessories): [[The Justifier]], [[Menacer]] (time - 15:29) | ||
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*''[[Animaniacs]]'' (time - 01:37) (score - {{#expr: (78 + 80)/2}}) | *''[[Animaniacs]]'' (time - 01:37) (score - {{#expr: (78 + 80)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Lethal Enforcers 2]]'' (time - 13:30) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 88)/2}}) | *''[[Lethal Enforcers 2]]'' (time - 13:30) (score - {{#expr: (85 + 88)/2}}) | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{episode |
− | | | + | | 2x06 |
− | |1994-12-17 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 6 |
− | | | + | | video=The Zone (AU) s02e06 17-Dec-1994 v3.mp4 |
+ | | date=1994-12-17 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
*The Buzz (News): Sega Ozisoft ''[[Daytona USA]]'' Promotion | *The Buzz (News): Sega Ozisoft ''[[Daytona USA]]'' Promotion | ||
− | "If you can drink and drive, you're wrong" (time - | + | "If you can drink and drive, you're wrong" (time - 04:26) |
- Freeplay Daytona USA at Bridge Point Tavern, Sydney on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights | - Freeplay Daytona USA at Bridge Point Tavern, Sydney on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights | ||
− | *Get the Hint: ''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - | + | *Get the Hint: ''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - 07:27) |
− | *Gamestar Cheat of the Week: ''[[Shining Force II]]'' (time - | + | *Gamestar Cheat of the Week: ''[[Shining Force II]]'' (time - 10:05) |
− | + | *Cheat: ''[[Castlevania: The New Generation]]'' (time - 14:43) | |
− | *''[[FIFA Soccer 95]]'' (time - 01: | + | *Playguide: ''[[The Lion King]]'' (time - 16:09) |
− | *''[[Madden NFL '95]]'' (time - 02: | + | |
− | *''[[NHL 95]]'' (time - 03: | + | *''[[FIFA Soccer 95]]'' (time - 01:47) (score - 90) |
− | + | *''[[Madden NFL '95]]'' (time - 02:45) (score - 88) | |
− | | | + | *''[[NHL 95]]'' (time - 03:34) (score - 90) |
− | | | + | *''[[The Story of Thor]]'' (time - 12:56) (score - {{#expr: (84 + 81 + 84.99)/3}}) |
− | |1994-12-24 | + | }} |
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+ | | 2x07 | ||
+ | | name=Season 2, episode 7 | ||
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s02e07 24-Dec-1994.mp4 | ||
+ | | date=1994-12-24 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
*Adam is wearing a ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' T-shirt (time - 00:00) | *Adam is wearing a ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' T-shirt (time - 00:00) | ||
*Cheatz: ''[[FIFA International Soccer: Championship Edition|FIFA International Soccer]]'' (time - 03:53) | *Cheatz: ''[[FIFA International Soccer: Championship Edition|FIFA International Soccer]]'' (time - 03:53) | ||
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*Arcade: ''[[Virtua Cop]]'' (time - 13:31) | *Arcade: ''[[Virtua Cop]]'' (time - 13:31) | ||
*Hint Thingy: ''[[Animaniacs]]'' (time - 16:10) | *Hint Thingy: ''[[Animaniacs]]'' (time - 16:10) | ||
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*''[[Mega Bomberman]]'' (time - 07:05) (score - {{#expr: (86 + 83)/2}}) | *''[[Mega Bomberman]]'' (time - 07:05) (score - {{#expr: (86 + 83)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure]]'' (time - 17:01) (score - {{#expr: (88 + 80)/2}}) | *''[[Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure]]'' (time - 17:01) (score - {{#expr: (88 + 80)/2}}) | ||
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− | | | + | | 2x08 |
− | |1994-12-31 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 8 |
− | | | + | | video=The Zone (AU) s02e08 31-Dec-1994.mp4 |
+ | | date=1994-12-31 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
*''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'': The Moves (time - 00:08, 06:16, 18:51) | *''[[Mortal Kombat 2]]'': The Moves (time - 00:08, 06:16, 18:51) | ||
− | *''Metaltech: Earthsiege'' for PC/DOS was | + | *''Metaltech: Earthsiege'' for PC/DOS was distributed by [[Sega Ozisoft]] in Australia (time - 02:55) |
*Cheatz: ''[[Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure]]'' (time - 05:00) | *Cheatz: ''[[Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure]]'' (time - 05:00) | ||
*Playguide: ''[[Earthworm Jim]]'' (time - 14:38) | *Playguide: ''[[Earthworm Jim]]'' (time - 14:38) | ||
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*''[[Daze Before Christmas]]'' (time - 11:31) (score - {{#expr: (55 + 50)/2}}) | *''[[Daze Before Christmas]]'' (time - 11:31) (score - {{#expr: (55 + 50)/2}}) | ||
*''[[Mr Nutz]]'' (time - 16:15) (score - For Under 8: {{#expr: (80 + 81)/2}}, Everyone else: 50) | *''[[Mr Nutz]]'' (time - 16:15) (score - For Under 8: {{#expr: (80 + 81)/2}}, Everyone else: 50) | ||
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− | |1995-01-07 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 9 |
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+ | | date=1995-01-07 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
*Best of the Year specials | *Best of the Year specials | ||
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− | |1995-01-14 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 10 |
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− | |1995-07-01 | + | | name=Season 2, episode 28 |
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+ | | date=1995-06-24 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{episode | ||
+ | | 2x29 | ||
+ | | name=Season 2, episode 29 | ||
+ | | video=The Zone (AU) s02e30 01-Jul-1995.mp4 | ||
+ | | date=1995-07-01 | ||
+ | | description= | ||
Final Episode | Final Episode | ||
*Brought to you courtesy of the big guys at [[Electronic Arts]] (time - 00:10) | *Brought to you courtesy of the big guys at [[Electronic Arts]] (time - 00:10) | ||
− | *First episode parody - ''[[Pong-Tron|Pong]]'' review (time - 11:53) | + | *Fake First episode parody - ''[[Pong-Tron|Pong]]'' review (time - 11:53) |
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*''[[Brian Lara Cricket]]'' (time - 03:08) | *''[[Brian Lara Cricket]]'' (time - 03:08) | ||
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The Zone |
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Studio: Beyond Television Productions |
Number of seasons: 2 |
Number of episodes: 57 |
Original airdate: 1994-04-30 |
Original channel(s): Nine Network |
Country of origin: Australia |
The Zone was a video games focused television programme that aired on the Nine Network on Saturday mornings at 8:30AM AEST from 30 April 1994 to 1 July 1995. The show was produced by Beyond Television Productions and was hosted for the majority of its run by Adam Riley. Sega Ozisoft was a major sponsor of the show.
Contents
Format
The Zone took on a format similar to most magazine style programmes on television. The show generally opened with an introduction from Adam of what would be on the show that week, followed by the latest gaming news, previews, reviews and some random stuff like gamer jargon. Reviews and previews were typically presented by two people, many of whom were Sydney-based freelancers or worked on magazines such as HYPER>> and Gamestar.
The most popular member of the show's on air crew was Justin "Mutlee" Mansour, who also acted as the voice of the Sega Hotline at the time.[1] Mansour also worked behind the scenes on the show's technical production.
Production
The Zone was notorious for its low budget. According to one member of the crew, the show was filmed in a disused storage room. A cameraman for the show remembers only being paid $20 per episode each week.
Cancellation
The precise reasons for the cancellation of The Zone are not known. The final episode made fun of the fact that the show had got the axe.
Legacy
Due to the aged nature of the content, the potential rights issues concerning footage and the distinct lack of a market, it is unlikely that The Zone will ever see any sort of release on DVD or anything similar. Some dedicated fans and former crew have posted episodes of the show on YouTube, usually captured from VHS tapes that were used to record the show on their first airing. (This is why the SD footage quality is so poor. The recording would depend on the broadcast reception as well as the VCR and tape used.)
Notes
Two episodes remain unaired. Produced on Monday, aired on Saturday mornings. According to Justin Mansour, Richard Parnell has the whole series on tape. Adam Riley was originally brought in to do the music, but wound up being the host when a suitable candidate could not be found, and his screen test was well received. Stuart Clarke was also editor for HYPER>> at the time.
List of episodes
Episode | Video | Name | Date | Airtime | Description |
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1x01 | Season 1, episode 1 | 1994-04-30 | |||
1x02 | Season 1, episode 2 | 1994-05-07 | |||
1x03 | ![]() |
Season 1, episode 3 | 1994-05-14 | *The Buzz (News): Project Mars - 32X (14:03)
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Season 1, episode 4 | 1994-05-21 | *The Buzz (News): Sega Ozisoft "Sega Classics" Rental Plan (10:15)
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Season 1, episode 5 | 1994-05-28 | * Feature: Inside Hyper>> Magazine
- brief glimpse of Streets of Rage 3 (time - 13:01)
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Season 1, episode 6 | 1994-06-04 | *Playguide: Skitchin' (time - 9:31)
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Season 1, episode 7 | 1994-06-11 | * News: Australia hardware sales, as at Jun 1994 (time - 2:10)
- Game Gear - 50,000 - Game Boy - 250,000 - Master System - 300,000 - NES - 500,000 - Mega Drive - 600,000 - SNES - 300,000 - Mega CD - "heaps"
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1x08 | Season 1, episode 8 | 1994-06-18 | *Sports Sim Special | ||
1x09 | Season 1, episode 9 | 1994-06-25 | |||
1x10 | Season 1, episode 10 | 1994-07-02 | |||
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Season 1, episode 11 | 1994-07-09 | * The Zone Top 10 games of 94 competition (time - 0:00)
- Contenders: NBA Jam, Virtua Racing, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters, Skitchin', Rock 'n Roll Racing, Clayfighter, Madden NFL '94
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1x12 | Season 1, episode 12 | 1994-07-16 | |||
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Season 1, episode 13 | 1994-07-23 | * "Oz Gamer Day" - 23 July (time - 0:00)
10. Tomcat Alley 4. Jungle Book 3. Street Fighter 2 Turbo 2. Super Metroid 1. NBA Jam
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Season 1, episode 14 | 1994-07-30 | * In the arcade review of Cyber Sled, the guys mention how the release of
Daytona USA caused Ridge Racer to drop to half price (time - 4:59)
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Season 1, episode 15 | 1994-08-06 | * Brought to you by Sega (time - 0:00)
- Sonic makes an appearance (time - 14:01)
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Season 1, episode 16 | 1994-08-13 | * TZM Hint: Daytona USA (time - 3:35)
- Sonic makes an appearance (time - 19:48) (incomplete video)
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Season 1, episode 17 | 1994-08-20 | * Sonic the Hedgehog makes an appearance (time - 01:10, 05:14, 13:48 & 14:04)
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Season 1, episode 18 | 1994-08-27 | * Cheatz: The Jungle Book (time - 08:54)
- Skitchin' (score - 88.5) - Tomcat Alley (from episode 4) | |
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Season 1, episode 19 | 1994-09-03 | *Playguide: Jurassic Park (Mega-CD) (time - 07:03)
- Sydney Kings Basketball Team was sponsored by Sega in 1994
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Season 1, episode 20 | 1994-09-10 | *Cheatz: Streets of Rage 3 (time - 02:34)
- The Jungle Book (from episode 11)
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Season 1, episode 21 | 1994-09-17 | *Mortal Kombat 2: The Moves (time - 07:04, 16:45)
- Since they can't show footage of the M15+ game on their G rated show, the team act out the moves in person
- NBA Jam (time - 05:52) (score - 95) - Madden NFL '94 (time - 06:16) (score - 94)
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Season 1, episode 22 | 1994-09-24 | *Preview: Sonic & Knuckles (time - 02:51)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (score - 83.5) - Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck (from episode 15) - Boogerman (from episode 17)
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Season 1, episode 23 | 1994-10-01 | *Playguide special
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1x24 | Season 1, episode 24 | 1994-10-08 | |||
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Season 1, episode 25 | 1994-10-15 | *Preview: 32X Launch - Virtua Racing Deluxe (time - 04:39)
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1x26 | Season 1, episode 26 | 1994-10-22 | The series was originally scheduled to end with this episode, but was renewed by popular demand to continue the following week at the new time of 8:00am. | ||
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Season 2, episode 1 | 1994-10-29 | *Adam is wearing a Sonic & Knuckles T-shirt (time - 02:51)
- PGA European Tour, Dune, Dune II: Battle for Arrakis, Landstalker
- Aladdin, John Madden Football, RoboCop Versus The Terminator, NBA Jam
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Season 2, episode 2 | 1994-11-05 | *The Buzz (News): USA Top 10 (time - 02:12)
- Mortal Kombat, Super Metroid, Street Fighter II Turbo, Star Fox, Earthworm Jim, Samurai Showdown, Wild Guns, World Series Baseball, Pocky & Rocky
Streets of Rage 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
- feat. Sonic & Knuckles poster
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2x03 | Season 2, episode 3 | 1994-11-12 | *Games for your mum | ||
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Season 2, episode 4 | 1994-11-19 | *The Buzz (News): Sega 32X Australian Launch (time - 03:10)
- 6:00pm, 19th November 1994, Hoyts Cinema Complex, George Street, Sydney
Virtua Fighter for playtesting in Nov '94 (time - 04:36)
- Bev is wearing a Sonic & Knuckles T-shirt
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Season 2, episode 5 | 1994-12-03 | *The Buzz (News): A Bookmaker in the UK was running a book on the top game
for Christmas 1994 (time - 03:18): 1. Donkey Kong Country - 6:4 2. Earthworm Jim - 2:1 3. FIFA International Soccer - 5:1 4. Super Street Fighter 2 - 5:1 5. The Lion King - 6:1 6. Mortal Kombat 2 - 10:1 7. Sonic & Knuckles - 12:1
- Sonic the Hedgehog was at the event
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Season 2, episode 6 | 1994-12-17 | *The Buzz (News): Sega Ozisoft Daytona USA Promotion
"If you can drink and drive, you're wrong" (time - 04:26) - Freeplay Daytona USA at Bridge Point Tavern, Sydney on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
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Season 2, episode 7 | 1994-12-24 | *Adam is wearing a Sonic & Knuckles T-shirt (time - 00:00)
"If you can drink and drive, you're wrong" (time - 05:51) - Freeplay Daytona USA at New Brighton Hotel (Manly), Sydney on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
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Season 2, episode 8 | 1994-12-31 | *Mortal Kombat 2: The Moves (time - 00:08, 06:16, 18:51)
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2x09 | Season 2, episode 9 | 1995-01-07 | *Best of the Year specials | ||
2x10 | Season 2, episode 10 | 1995-01-14 | |||
2x11 | Season 2, episode 11 | 1995-01-21 | |||
2x12 | Season 2, episode 12 | 1995-01-28 | |||
2x13 | Season 2, episode 13 | 1995-02-04 | |||
2x14 | Season 2, episode 14 | 1995-02-11 | |||
2x15 | Season 2, episode 15 | 1995-02-18 | |||
2x16 | Season 2, episode 16 | 1995-02-25 | |||
2x17 | Season 2, episode 17 | 1995-03-04 | |||
2x18 | Season 2, episode 18 | 1995-03-11 | |||
2x19 | Season 2, episode 19 | 1995-03-18 | |||
2x20 | Season 2, episode 20 | 1995-03-25 | |||
2x21 | Season 2, episode 21 | 1995-04-01 | |||
2x22 | Season 2, episode 22 | 1995-04-08 | |||
2x23 | Season 2, episode 23 | 1995-04-15 | |||
2x24 | Season 2, episode 24 | 1995-05-20 | |||
2x25 | Season 2, episode 25 | 1995-05-27 | |||
2x26 | Season 2, episode 26 | 1995-06-03 | |||
2x27 | Season 2, episode 27 | 1995-06-10 | |||
2x28 | Season 2, episode 28 | 1995-06-24 | |||
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Season 2, episode 29 | 1995-07-01 | Final Episode
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Ratings
- Main article: The Zone/Ratings.
References