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− | {{stub}}''''' | + | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (タイムトラベラー) is an arcade action game designed by ''[[Dragon's Lair]]'' creator Rick Dyer and his company, [[Virtual Image Productions]]. |
− | ''Time Traveler'' is notable for being the first "holographic video game", caused by an optical illusion involving a CRT television set and a large curved mirror. It causes the characters to appear free-standing on a semicircular black platform (dubbed the "micro theatre"). Like most laserdisc games, the controls are somewhat basic, creating a game that is little more than glorified quick-time events. | + | ==History== |
+ | It was released by [[Sega]] in 1991, seven years after their previous LaserDisc-based arcade game, ''[[GP World (arcade)|GP World]]''. In Brazil, the first few copies were imported around December 1991{{magref|supergame|5|44}}. | ||
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+ | ''Time Traveler'' is notable for being the first "holographic video game", caused by an optical illusion involving a CRT television set and a large curved mirror. It causes the characters to appear free-standing on a semicircular black platform (dubbed the "micro theatre"). Like most laserdisc games, the controls are somewhat basic, creating a game that is little more than glorified quick-time events. | ||
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+ | Over 1,000 actors auditioned to take part{{magref|segapower|24|8}}. Princess Kyi-La is played by LeAnne McVicker, an aerobics instructor from Los Angeles{{magref|segapower|24|8}}. | ||
Though ''Time Traveler'' was very successful in 1991, it did not revolutionise the arcade industry and very few other holographic games wre created. The only other Sega arcade game to use this type of display is ''[[Holosseum]]'', which was produced mainly to replace faulty ''Time Traveler'' units. | Though ''Time Traveler'' was very successful in 1991, it did not revolutionise the arcade industry and very few other holographic games wre created. The only other Sega arcade game to use this type of display is ''[[Holosseum]]'', which was produced mainly to replace faulty ''Time Traveler'' units. | ||
− | In 2001 ''Time Traveler'' was released on DVD by Digital Leisure. The 3D effect here is created by using 3D anaglyph glasses (provided with the DVD) and the game is controlled using a standard DVD remote. | + | In 2001 ''Time Traveler'' was released on DVD by [[Digital Leisure]]. The 3D effect here is created by using 3D anaglyph glasses (provided with the DVD) and the game is controlled using a standard DVD remote. |
− | == | + | ==Patents== |
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Patent US4776118.pdf| US4776118 | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Magazine articles== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Promotional material== | ||
+ | ===Arcade version=== | ||
+ | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{gitem|TimeTraveler US Press Coverage Video (KCAL-TV).mp4|Press coverage on [[wikipedia:KCAL-TV|''KCAL-TV'']] channel news (formerly ''California 9''), circa 1991}} | ||
+ | |{{gitem|TimeTraveler LaserDisc US Flyer.pdf|page=1|US flyer}} | ||
+ | |{{gitem|TimeTraveler Arcade JP Flyer.jpg|JP Flyer}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===DVD version=== | ||
+ | {{gallery| | ||
+ | {{gitem|DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT SALES SHEET.jpg}} | ||
+ | {{gitem|DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT SALES SHEET BACK.jpg}} | ||
+ | {{gitem|DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT1.mpg}} | ||
+ | {{gitem|DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT2.mpg}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Promotional screenshots==== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller BlueNinja.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Caveman.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Cowboy.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Crossbow.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Fatlady.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller GirlSword.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Knight.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Kyi-La.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller RedNinja.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Spacemen.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Vulcor.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller VulcorMachine.png | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Photo gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet.jpg|Cabinet | TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet.jpg|Cabinet | ||
+ | TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet Front.jpg | ||
+ | TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet FrontRight.jpg | ||
+ | TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet Back.jpg | ||
+ | TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet Marquee.jpg | ||
+ | TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet PlayArea.jpg | ||
+ | Time Traveller refurb.jpg|Recently refurbished unit (2016) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | == | + | ==Artwork== |
+ | ===DVD version=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | + | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TTLOGO.jpg | |
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TTDVDROMBox.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TTDVDVideoBox.png | ||
+ | DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TTPS2Box.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Physical | + | ==Physical scans== |
− | {{ratings | + | ===Arcade version=== |
− | | | + | {{ratings|Arcade}} |
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+ | | region=US | ||
+ | | manual=TimeTraveler Arcade US Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===DVD version=== | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=DVD | ||
+ | | region=US | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Unique arcade games]] | [[Category:Unique arcade games]] | ||
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Time Traveler (タイムトラベラー) is an arcade action game designed by Dragon's Lair creator Rick Dyer and his company, Virtual Image Productions.
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History
It was released by Sega in 1991, seven years after their previous LaserDisc-based arcade game, GP World. In Brazil, the first few copies were imported around December 1991[2].
Time Traveler is notable for being the first "holographic video game", caused by an optical illusion involving a CRT television set and a large curved mirror. It causes the characters to appear free-standing on a semicircular black platform (dubbed the "micro theatre"). Like most laserdisc games, the controls are somewhat basic, creating a game that is little more than glorified quick-time events.
Over 1,000 actors auditioned to take part[3]. Princess Kyi-La is played by LeAnne McVicker, an aerobics instructor from Los Angeles[3].
Though Time Traveler was very successful in 1991, it did not revolutionise the arcade industry and very few other holographic games wre created. The only other Sega arcade game to use this type of display is Holosseum, which was produced mainly to replace faulty Time Traveler units.
In 2001 Time Traveler was released on DVD by Digital Leisure. The 3D effect here is created by using 3D anaglyph glasses (provided with the DVD) and the game is controlled using a standard DVD remote.
Patents
Magazine articles
- Main article: Time Traveler/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Arcade version
DVD version
Promotional screenshots
Photo gallery
Artwork
DVD version
Physical scans
Arcade version
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DVD version
DVD, US |
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References
- ↑ Press Release: 1991-07-23: A New Dimension to Arcade Games : Time Traveler Introduces 3-D Action to Lure Coins From Players' Pockets
- ↑ Supergame, "Dezembro 1991" (BR; 1991-12-xx), page 44
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sega Power, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-10-04), page 8
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-15), page 114