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Butlins Minehead
Butlins Resort Minehead is a holiday camp operated by Butlins, located in Minehead in Somerset, England. It opened in 1962 and remains in use today. It was known as Butlin's Minehead until 1987, and as Somerwest World from then until 1999, when it reopened as Butlins Minehead Resort. History In the winter of 1961, Billy Butlin began work on creating a holiday camp in Minehead. The site was selected because of its flatness, good rail links, and proximity to the town and sea. The site was not without its problems, however, including flooding. In order to solve this, a trench was excavated around the site and an earth wall constructed. The trench later became the site's boating pond. The site opened to the public on 26 May 1962, the construction having cost £2 million. Over the next decade several attractions were added: the miniature railway in 1964, the chairlifts in 1965, and the monorail in 1967. Full size locomotives, Duchess of Hamilton and Knowle, were added in 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minehead
Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, north-west of the county town of Taunton, from the boundary with the county of Devon and in proximity of the Exmoor National Park. The parish of Minehead has a population of approximately 11,981, making it the most populous town in the western part of the Somerset West and Taunton local government district, which in turn, is the worst area in the country for social mobility. This figure includes Alcombe and Woodcombe, suburban villages which have been subsumed into Minehead. There is evidence of human occupation in the area since the Bronze and Iron Ages. Before the Norman conquest, it was held by Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia and after it by William de Moyon and his descendants, who administered the area from Dunster Castle, which was later sold to Sir George Luttrell and his family. There was a small port at Minehead by 1380, which grew into a major trading centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpine Racer 2
''Alpine Racer 2'' is a 3D computer graphics, 3D alpine skiing arcade game released by Namco in 1996 in video gaming, 1996. It is the sequel to ''Alpine Racer''. Unlike the original, two cabinets can be linked together so that players can race against each other. Sleep research ''Alpine Racer 2'', along with ''Tetris'', was used by Harvard sleep scientist Robert Stickgold to study the relationship between learning and sleep. He found that after playing the game for hours before going to sleep, even subjects suffering from anterograde amnesia, the inability to form new memories, would dream of skiing. Reception In Japan, ''Game Machine'' listed ''Alpine Racer 2'' on their February 15, 1997 issue as being the sixth most-popular dedicated arcade game at the time. A reviewer for ''Next Generation (magazine), Next Generation'' remarked that the ability to choose from three different characters adds depth to the gameplay, the new courses are larger and more beautiful than those of the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Road Fighter
is a racing arcade video game developed by Konami and released in 1984. It was the first racing game from Konami. The goal is to reach the finish line within the stages without running out of time, hitting other cars or running out of fuel (which is refilled by hitting a special type of car). The game spawned a spiritual successor, '' Konami GT'' (1986), and two sequels, ''Midnight Run: Road Fighter 2'' (1995) and ''Winding Heat'' (1996). A Japan-only sequel was also released 14 years later, ''Road Fighters'' (2010). Gameplay The first two levels contain 4 courses, ranging from grassy plains to an over water bridge to a seashore, mountains and finally a forest area. In the arcade version, 6 stages were contained. The player controls a Chevrolet Corvette and pressing the B button raises the player's speed to around 196 km/h while the A button skyrockets the speed to 400. The player has a limited amount of fuel (100 points) and can earn more by touching special multi-colo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tekken 3
is a fighting game, the third entry in the ''Tekken'' series. It was released to the arcades in 1997, before being ported for the PlayStation in 1998. The arcade version of the game was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 as part of ''Tekken 5''s Arcade History mode. The game was also re-released as part of Sony's PlayStation Classic. ''Tekken 3'' features a largely new cast of characters, including the debut of several now-staple characters such as Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, Bryan Fury, Eddy Gordo, and Hwoarang, with a total of twenty-three characters. The home version includes a new beat 'em up mode called Tekken Force, and the bonus Tekken Ball mode. The game was a major hit for both arcades and consoles, selling 35,000 arcade units and more than 8 million PlayStation copies worldwide, making ''Tekken 3'' the fifth best-selling PlayStation game. Since its release, ''Tekken 3'' has been lauded as a landmark title in the fighting game genre and is considered to be one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqua Jet
Aqua is the Latin word for water. It is used in many words which relate to water, such as aquatic life. In English, it may also refer to: Arts * Aqua (color), a greenish-blue color Business * Aqua (skyscraper), an 82-story residential skyscraper in Chicago, US * Aqua Multiespacio, a 22-story office building in Valencia, Spain * Aqua Restaurant, an upscale seafood restaurant in San Francisco, US * Aqua, a brand owned by Haier Entertainment * Aqua (''Kingdom Hearts''), a fictional character from Square Enix's video game series. * Aqua (''KonoSuba''), a fictional character renowned for her lack of use from the light novel series ''KonoSuba''. * ''Aqua'' (manga), a Japanese manga by Amano Kozue. * ''Aqua'' (video game), a 2010 video game for Xbox LIVE. * Team Aqua, a fictional villainous team from ''Pokémon Sapphire'', and ''Pokémon Emerald'' and ''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''. Music * ''Aqua'' (Angra album), 2010 * ''Aqua'' (Asia album), 1992 * Aqua (band), a Danis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapid River (video Game)
is a 1997 arcade game released by Namco. The game is about white water rafting, and players must race against the clock, passing through checkpoints to extend the time they have to complete the level. The game is notable for its unique player controls that aim to replicate oars. It was intended to appeal to dating couples. The game is one of only two known games to run on Namco Gorgon hardware, an early revision of the Namco System 23 hardware. A virtual reality remake was released by Bandai Namco Amusement in 2018 for its VR Zone arcade centers. Gameplay The cabinet includes a pneumatic system that jolts the raft seat whenever the player(s) collide into rocks and/or crash into big swells and a 50-inch screen. The raft seat accommodates up to two players who can act as a team to combine their strength and paddle away from hungry dinosaurs, deadly whirlpools and so on. Several branches or forks in the river allow players to choose their own course through the game and navigate to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Wars Trilogy Arcade
''Star Wars Trilogy Arcade'' is an arcade game developed by Sega's AM Annex subsidiary and released in 1998. It is a 3D rail shooter based on the original trilogy of '' Star Wars'' films, released alongside their special editions. Accompanied by the ''Star Wars Trilogy'' pinball game, it is the second in Sega's ''Star Wars Arcade'' series; it is preceded by 1993's '' Star Wars Arcade'' and followed by 2000's '' Star Wars Racer Arcade''. Gameplay Operating on Sega's Model 3 arcade system board and developed by Sega's AM Annex subsidiary, the gameplay has two main themes: three missions that reenact key scenes from the original ''Star Wars'' film trilogy, plus a final unlockable mission; and two boss battles against Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Normal gameplay involves the player moving a crosshair around the screen using a joystick and pressing the fire button atop the joystick to shoot. A "special event" button lights at certain points of the game and when pressed, triggers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydro Thunder
''Hydro Thunder'' is an inshore powerboat racing video game, originally an arcade game in February 1999 and later released for the Sega Dreamcast as a launch title later that year. It was also released for PlayStation and Nintendo 64 in early 2000. This game is part of Midway's ''Thunder'' series of racing games, which includes ''Offroad Thunder'', '' 4 Wheel Thunder'', and ''Arctic Thunder''. ''Hydro Thunder Hurricane'', a sequel to ''Hydro Thunder'', was later released for the Xbox 360 on July 27, 2010 on Xbox Live Arcade. The Dreamcast version received favorable reviews, while the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation versions received mixed or average reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Its popularity merited its inclusion on the compilation disc '' Midway Arcade Treasures 3'', which was released in 2005 for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. Gameplay The gameplay of ''Hydro Thunder'' is similar to Sega's ''Daytona USA.'' It consists of racing high- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sega Rally 2
''Sega Rally 2'' is an arcade racing game developed by Sega AM Annex for the Model 3 arcade hardware. It is the sequel to 1994's ''Sega Rally Championship''. The game was first released in arcades in February 1998, and was later ported by Smilebit to the Sega Dreamcast, becoming one of the console's earliest titles when it was released in Japan on January 28, 1999. The Sega Dreamcast version was released in Europe as a launch title on October 14, 1999, and then in North America on November 27. A PC version was released in Japan and Europe that same year, with the North American release following suit in September 2000, where it was published by Mattel Interactive. Gameplay As with the predecessor, ''Sega Rally Championship'', the object of the game is to successfully drive along a track while reaching checkpoints and thus be rewarded with more time to enable the player to reach the goal. Sega Rally 2 added new vehicles, new environment settings for the circuits (including snowy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sega Ski Super G
''Sega Ski Super G'' is a skiing arcade video game released by Sega in 1996. The game was built on the Sega Model 2 Sega is a video game developer, publisher, and hardware development company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with multiple offices around the world. The company's involvement in the arcade game industry began as a Japan-based distributor of c ... arcade hardware. Gameplay In ''Sega Ski Super G'', the objective is to race against other opponents under a time limit. The game has two modes: ''World Series'' and ''Time Attack''. Reception In Japan, ''Game Machine'' listed ''Sega Ski Super G'' on their February 15, 1997 issue as being the fourth most-successful dedicated arcade game of the month. '' Next Generation'' noted that the game's cabinet is physically demanding, particularly because the foot pedals are slanted, requiring players to lean forward, but highly praised the game's sense of speed, pacing, aggressive opponents, rigorous challenge, and varying typ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sega Touring Car Championship
''Sega Touring Car Championship'' (セガ ツーリングカーチャンピオンシップ) is an arcade racing game released by Sega's AM Annex for the Model 2 mainboard in 1996. It was later ported to the Sega Saturn and Microsoft Windows. The game was housed in a sit-down cabinet with speakers installed on either side of the player's head and a subwoofer under the seat. Gameplay The game has four tracks, one of which is a secret track unlocked by reaching the final race of the season. The Saturn port includes an unlockable fifth track, allows players to create customized cars and save them to memory, and uses a split screen for multiplayer modes. Development The game was developed by a 15-person hand-picked team led by Sega AM3's Tetsuya Mizuguchi. This team, a new internal Sega division called Sega AM Annex, consisted of both staff who had transferred from other Sega departments and newly hired employees. Mizuguchi stated, "We wanted good working conditions, and our new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridge Racer 2
is an arcade racing game that was released by Namco in 1994 for their System 22 hardware. Despite its name, ''Ridge Racer 2'' is more of an updated version of ''Ridge Racer'' (which had been released in the previous year), than an actual sequel. Gameplay The gameplay is very much like that of the original, but unlike the vanilla version of ''Ridge Racer'' (which was a single-player game), in ''Ridge Racer 2'' up to eight players can play simultaneously when four two-player cabinets are linked together. A player's number determines their car. There also are six new songs, including remixed ones from the original, that can be selected with the gear shifter at the start. The enormous television screen above the entrance to the first tunnel shows footage from Namco's 1979 title ''Galaxian'' (in the original, it was playing ''Mappy''). All the billboards are for earlier Namco games, there is a rear-view mirror at the top of the screen, so a player can see other cars coming from be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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