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− | {{ | + | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known in Brazil as ''''' Jogos de Verão''''', is a sports game developed by [[Epyx]] for numerous home computers and consoles, as part of their ''Games'' series, following ''[[Summer Games]]'' and ''[[World Games]]''. |
The first Sega version was a [[Master System]] conversion developed by [[Sega]] themselves and released in 1989, which, like the similar NES version from around the same time, was mainly based off of the Commodore 64 version. Later, in 1991, a [[Mega Drive]] version, this time developed by [[Novotrade]], was released, which featured brand new graphics in comparison to the other versions as well as slightly different play mechanics, but at the same time removed the Flying Disc event and the sponsorship that was present on all other versions. | The first Sega version was a [[Master System]] conversion developed by [[Sega]] themselves and released in 1989, which, like the similar NES version from around the same time, was mainly based off of the Commodore 64 version. Later, in 1991, a [[Mega Drive]] version, this time developed by [[Novotrade]], was released, which featured brand new graphics in comparison to the other versions as well as slightly different play mechanics, but at the same time removed the Flying Disc event and the sponsorship that was present on all other versions. | ||
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+ | ==History== | ||
+ | ===Development=== | ||
+ | According to programmer [[Mark Cerny]], the [[Master System]] version's BMX section features eight different versions of every cactus and bush seen in the distance to achieve the parallax affect, with the ability to slide rows of graphics by on the fly.{{ref|1=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/no-HGkbKxUY|2=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-HGkbKxUY}} | ||
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+ | ==Production credits== | ||
+ | ===Mega Drive version=== | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | *'''Graphics and Animation:''' Talent | ||
+ | *'''Composer:''' [[Magyari Andras]] | ||
+ | *'''Film Linker:''' Szollosi Gyuri | ||
+ | *'''Programmers:''' Brudnyak Minaly, Molnar Jozsef, [[Szenttornyai Laszlo]] | ||
+ | | source=In-game credits | ||
+ | | pdf=CaliforniaGames MD ScoreCredits.png | ||
+ | | console=MD | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Master System version=== | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | *'''Programming:''' [[Mark Cerny]] | ||
+ | | source=Uncredited | ||
+ | | pdf= | ||
+ | | console=SMS | ||
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==Promotional material== | ==Promotional material== | ||
{{gallery | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{gitem|SMS DE TVAdvert 1989.mp4|SMS DE TV advert (1989)}} | ||
+ | |{{gitem|SMS ES promo 3.jpg|ES advert (1990)}} | ||
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==Technical information== | ==Technical information== | ||
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==References== | ==References== |
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California Games, known in Brazil as Jogos de Verão, is a sports game developed by Epyx for numerous home computers and consoles, as part of their Games series, following Summer Games and World Games.
The first Sega version was a Master System conversion developed by Sega themselves and released in 1989, which, like the similar NES version from around the same time, was mainly based off of the Commodore 64 version. Later, in 1991, a Mega Drive version, this time developed by Novotrade, was released, which featured brand new graphics in comparison to the other versions as well as slightly different play mechanics, but at the same time removed the Flying Disc event and the sponsorship that was present on all other versions.
Much later, during the mid-90s, the Master System version was cut-up and re-released by Tec Toy as a "compilation" entitled Game Box Série Esportes Radicais, which only kept the surfing and BMX events.
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Gameplay
Events
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History
Development
According to programmer Mark Cerny, the Master System version's BMX section features eight different versions of every cactus and bush seen in the distance to achieve the parallax affect, with the ability to slide rows of graphics by on the fly.[14]
Production credits
Mega Drive version
- Graphics and Animation: Talent
- Composer: Magyari Andras
- Film Linker: Szollosi Gyuri
- Programmers: Brudnyak Minaly, Molnar Jozsef, Szenttornyai Laszlo
Master System version
- Programming: Mark Cerny
Magazine articles
- Main article: California Games/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
also published in:
- Hobby Consolas (ES) #18: "Marzo 1993" (1993-xx-xx)[17]
Physical scans
Mega Drive version
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Technical information
- Main article: California Games/Technical information.
References
- ↑ File:CaliforniaGames SMS EU cover.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Electronic Gaming Monthly, "February 1992" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 28
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 GamePro, "January 1992" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 66
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sega Power, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-10-30), page 11
- ↑ Sega Pro, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-21), page 9
- ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1991-12-09), page 27
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-15), page 41
- ↑ Computer Entertainer, "June 1989" (US; 1989-06-19), page 16
- ↑ VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "October 1989" (US; 1989-xx-xx), page 33
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Official Sega Club, "Issue 4" (UK; 1989-07-xx), page 2
- ↑ File:BristolEveningPost UK 1989-08-10 Page 83.jpg
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 ACE, "June 1989" (UK; 1989-05-04), page 50
- ↑ SuperGamePower, "Fevereiro 1996" (BR; 1996-xx-xx), page 72
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-HGkbKxUY (Ghostarchive)
- ↑ File:CaliforniaGames MD ScoreCredits.png
- ↑ ACE, "September 1989" (UK; 1989-08-03), page 82
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Marzo 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 15
- ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 42
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 128
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-15), page 66
- ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 29
- ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 80
- ↑ Games-X, "23rd-29th January 1992" (UK; 1992-01-23), page 22
- ↑ Génération 4, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 140
- ↑ Game Zone, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-21), page 42
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Abril 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 78
- ↑ Joystick, "Février 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 152
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 91
- ↑ Mega, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 19
- ↑ Mega Action, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 64
- ↑ Mega Force, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 1992-01-15), page 86
- ↑ MegaTech, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-20), page 27
- ↑ Mean Machines, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-27), page 48
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 137
- ↑ Player One, "Mars 1992" (FR; 1992-03-10), page 52
- ↑ Play Time, "4/92" (DE; 1992-03-04), page 72
- ↑ Sega Power, "April 1992" (UK; 1992-03-05), page 30
- ↑ Sega Pro, "February 1992" (UK; 1992-01-16), page 59
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 64
- ↑ Sega Force, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-20), page 48
- ↑ Super Juegos, "Mayo 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 52
- ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 33
- ↑ Video Games, "2/92" (DE; 1992-04-06), page 27
- ↑ ACE, "November 1989" (UK; 1989-10-xx), page 144
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 36
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 50
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 93
- ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 54
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 139
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "May 1989" (UK; 1989-04-11), page 83
- ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 81
- ↑ The Games Machine, "May 1989" (UK; 1989-04-20), page 53
- ↑ Mean Machines, "March 1991" (UK; 1991-03-01), page 46
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 132
- ↑ New Computer Express, "September 9, 1989" (UK; 1989-09-07), page 58
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 55
- ↑ Sega Pro, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-21), page 20
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
- ↑ User, "Septémvrios 1991" (GR; 1991-0x-xx), page 90
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