PocketBike Racer
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Developer(s) | King Games Blitz Games |
Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
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Genre(s) | Racing |
Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
Rating(s) | ESRB: Everyone (E) |
Platform(s) | Xbox, Xbox 360 |
Pocketbike Racer is an advergaming title from Burger King. On November 19, 2006, Burger King started selling it for an additional $3.99 USD ($4.99 in Canada) with any value meal. It is one of three titles released by Burger King. Due to its immense popularity, the game continues to be sold in certain areas into 2007.[citation needed]
Developed by Blitz Games (Blitz Arcade division).
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[edit] Overview
The game, based on pocketbike racing, features customizable bikes and drivers. Players can choose one of five tracks to race on: a Burger King restaurant parking lot, a construction site, a backyard, the King's garden or the fabled Fantasy Ranch set. The game can be played solo, with up to four players in split-screen set-up, or up to eight online using Xbox Live. Somewhat controversially, the game contains a track from Miami retro-punk band the Dead Hookers' Bridge Club.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Pocketbike Racer trailer from IGN
- NTSC-uk.com reviews the Burger King games
- Dead Hookers' Bridge Club homepage
[edit] References
- Pocketbike Racer on IGN, IGN.com, retrieved November 4, 2006
- Burger King and Xbox Team Up, IGN.com, retrieved November 4, 2006
- First look at the trio of Burger King games, SiliconEra, retrieved November 4, 2006
- GameSpy profile for Pocketbike Racer, GameSpy, retrieved November 4, 2006
- Static Multimedia review for Pocketbike Racer, Static Multimedia, retrieved February 15, 2007