King Games
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King Games was a series of three video games (advergames
) sold at Burger King
. The games were available as part of a promotion during the holiday season from late November until December 24, 2006.
All three games were developed by Blitz Games
(the Blitz Arcade
Division), and were published by Burger King
. They advertise Burger King
in-game. The games were compatible with both the original Xbox
and the Xbox 360
, and feature online play through Xbox Live
. The games were originally created as downloadable games for Xbox Live Arcade
but were considered to be of such high quality they were instead moved to 'box product' and distributed directly at Burger King stores. Recently, it was revealed that future game(s) will be released for the Xbox 360 to advertise the Xbox 360's Kinect. The gameplay to the upcoming game(s) to the King Games series has yet to be announced
for a reason.
They're small. Tiny. Minuscule. But small doesn't scare us. And we're putting you on one."
. It takes an even more special person to get away with it. And only the King can pull it off with vigor, finesse, and a royal flourish. Because the King's sneaking talents are unmatched. Period."
once. And it was fun. But not as much fun as it could have been if there were no rules
. Here's your chance to bump like you mean it. Again and again. With 4 modes of play and make you own character mode and 10 courses this is hard to put down. But Watch out for the hazards, such as bottomless pits, ice patches, and saws that come out of the wall."
Advergaming
Advergaming is the practice of using video games to advertise a product, organization or viewpoint. The term "advergames" was coined in January 2000 by Anthony Giallourakis, and later mentioned by Wireds "Jargon Watch" column in 2001...
) sold at Burger King
Burger King
Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
. The games were available as part of a promotion during the holiday season from late November until December 24, 2006.
All three games were developed by Blitz Games
Blitz Games
Blitz Games is a division of Blitz Games Studios and is responsible for producing its family titles, which are often licensed games based on well known IP. It is located in Warwickshire, England...
(the Blitz Arcade
Blitz Arcade
Blitz Arcade is the Downloadable games division of Blitz Games Studios. It is located in Warwickshire, England.- List of games :*Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao: A Kung Fu beatem' up. The first ever digital 3D download game for consoles....
Division), and were published by Burger King
Burger King
Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
. They advertise Burger King
Burger King advertising
International fast food chain Burger King has employed varied advertising programs, both successful and unsuccessful, since its foundation in 1954. During the 1970s, output included a memorable jingle, the inspiration for its current mascot the Burger King and several well-known and parodied...
in-game. The games were compatible with both the original Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
and the Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, and feature online play through Xbox Live
Xbox Live
Xbox Live is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is currently the only online gaming service on consoles that charges users a fee to play multiplayer gaming. It was first made available to the Xbox system in 2002...
. The games were originally created as downloadable games for Xbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade is a type of video game download distribution available primarily in a section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft's digital distribution network for the Xbox 360, that focuses on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers...
but were considered to be of such high quality they were instead moved to 'box product' and distributed directly at Burger King stores. Recently, it was revealed that future game(s) will be released for the Xbox 360 to advertise the Xbox 360's Kinect. The gameplay to the upcoming game(s) to the King Games series has yet to be announced
PocketBike Racer
"Pocketbikes are called pocketbikesMinibike
A minibike, sometimes called a mini moto or pocketbike, is a miniature motorcycle. Most minibikes use two-stroke engines and chain drive.- History :...
for a reason.
They're small. Tiny. Minuscule. But small doesn't scare us. And we're putting you on one."
Sneak King
"It takes a special person to sneak up on someone with a hot, delicious sandwichHamburger
A hamburger is a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat usually placed inside a sliced bread roll...
. It takes an even more special person to get away with it. And only the King can pull it off with vigor, finesse, and a royal flourish. Because the King's sneaking talents are unmatched. Period."
Big Bumpin'
"So, you've been on a bumper carBumper car
Bumper car is the generic name for a type of flat ride consisting of several small electric cars which draw power from the floor and/or ceiling, and which are turned on and off remotely by an operator...
once. And it was fun. But not as much fun as it could have been if there were no rules
Regulation
Regulation is administrative legislation that constitutes or constrains rights and allocates responsibilities. It can be distinguished from primary legislation on the one hand and judge-made law on the other...
. Here's your chance to bump like you mean it. Again and again. With 4 modes of play and make you own character mode and 10 courses this is hard to put down. But Watch out for the hazards, such as bottomless pits, ice patches, and saws that come out of the wall."
See also
- XboxXboxThe Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
- Burger KingBurger KingBurger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
- Xbox 360Xbox 360The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
- Xbox LiveXbox LiveXbox Live is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is currently the only online gaming service on consoles that charges users a fee to play multiplayer gaming. It was first made available to the Xbox system in 2002...
- Blitz GamesBlitz GamesBlitz Games is a division of Blitz Games Studios and is responsible for producing its family titles, which are often licensed games based on well known IP. It is located in Warwickshire, England...
- Blitz ArcadeBlitz ArcadeBlitz Arcade is the Downloadable games division of Blitz Games Studios. It is located in Warwickshire, England.- List of games :*Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao: A Kung Fu beatem' up. The first ever digital 3D download game for consoles....