In this section you will find promotional movies for various CD-i games. These files are hosted on CDinteractive simply left click on the image to download the movie into your browser or alternatively right click on the image and "Save Target As" to upload the promotional footage to you PC. Clips can vary from only 3MB in size upto 30MB so depending on your connection it could take no time at all to an hour. All movies are in MPEG-1 format which means it can be played on any PC with Windows Media Player.
"Philips Media Games Preview" Promotional Video, 33MB MPEG-1 File
A games reel for various Philips Media releases with Lemmings, Space Ace, Link, Dragon's Lair, Mad Dog and Mutant Rampage but to mention a few of the titles. Upcoming releases featured include Dead End, Microcosm which were cancelled after months sometimes years of development. Also a rare glimpse at the much delayed but eventually released Labyrinth of Crete from Cliff Johnson.
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"Atlantis - The Last Resort" Promotional Video, 20MB MPEG-1 File
The CyberResort of Atlantis has become infected with a deadly virus. Virtual holiday makers have been successfully extracted but now somebody has to go in to the resort to clean it up. As the meanest, maddest and baddest convict in Morton high security prison you have been offered the chance to earn your freedom - by committing yourself to the suicide mission of cleaning up Atlantis. You are the last hope, the last resort.
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"Brain Dead 13" Promotional Video, 11MB MPEG-1 File
As Lance, the world's hippest computer repair guru, you're called to the mysterious castle of the disembodied brain, Dr. Nero Neurosis. You learn of the Doctor's master plan... There's no turning back now! Race through the evil playground of the demented Doctor's twisted castle and battle the ultimate mishaps of science: Moose, Vivi and Fritz, the half-human half-pet of Dr. Neurosis.
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"Burn Cycle" Promotional Video, 20MB MPEG-1 File
It is the future...information is currency...data theft is a capitol crime...Sol Cutter is a data thief. One of the Gems that stand out on the CD-i platform is Burn Cycle set in a Blade Runner influenced future you play Sol Cutter a data thief who unknowingly downloads a virus into his augmented brain and has only 2 hours to discover the cure.
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"Caesar'sŪ World of Boxing" Promotional Video, 5MB MPEG-1 File
Work your way through the ranks in this two player boxing game. Also bundled with a Philips CD-i 210 and DVC in an attempt to undermine the lauch of Panasonic 3DO which at the same price lacked a Digital Video module. The advertisement went "Buy the Philips CD-i 210, digital video cartridge and Caesar's World of Boxing and get a knockdown". Knockdown being the weak pun!
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"Cluedo" Promotional Video, 6MB MPEG-1 File
Conversion of the board game by the same name Cluedo was ideal for Digital Video treatment. Using real actors and locations Cluedo was a high quality interactive game for all the family featuring several different endings and possible solutions so it never repeated itself too much.
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"Dragon's Lair" Promotional Video, 7MB MPEG-1 File
The first installment of the famous laser disc game "Dragon's Lair" replicated into CD-i format with a near perfect conversion. This type of game defined Don Bluths creative capabilities in animation whos previous work included "Space Ace" and continued with a sequel, "Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp".
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"Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp" Promotional Video, 6MB MPEG-1 File
The long anticipated sequel to Dragon's Lair. After 8 years in the making it finally hit the arcades in 1991. Transferred to the CD-i in 1994 by Superclub it was yet another laser disc conversion that CD-i enthusiasts could hold their head high to.
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"Earth Command" Promotional Video, 10MB MPEG-1 File
The worlds nations have finally recognised that the great crisis confronting earth must be met head on. Your ship, the i1 has been designated the emergency control centre. Commander you are now in charge with the responsibility for the sustainable development of earth.
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"Flashback" Promotional Video, 8MB MPEG-1 File
Sequel to the cult classic Another World, Flashback had a far wider appeal with smooth animations and immersive environments. Coupled with tactical gunplay and a fantastic storyline, Flashback was an instant hit.
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"Litil Divil" Promotional Video, 10MB MPEG-1 File
Poor Mutt has to journey through the underworld to collect the Mystic Pizza of plenty. He has to battle the horrors of the Labyrinth of Chaos, over 5 fiendishly difficult levels and through 40 ghastly chambers of challenges! And you thought you'd had a bad day.
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"Lost Eden" Promotional Video, 22MB MPEG-1 File
For many generations, the peaceful inhabitants of Eden have lived in fear of the tyrant, Moorkus Rex. With his bloodlusting hordes of rampaging Tyrannosaurs, Moorkus Rex has mounted a terrible campaign of destruction against the human and dinosaur races. His ultimate goal is domination of the whole of Eden. Your ultimate goal is to prevent him.
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"Mad Dog McCree" Promotional Video, 10MB MPEG-1 File
Mad Dog McCree is another laser disc game released in 1990 by American Laser games it was converted to the CD-i format in 1994 by CapDisc. By using FMV, the player was immersed in a game-playing environment that was unlike any other of its time.
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"Mutant Rampage" Promotional Video, 19MB MPEG-1 File
Civilisation is in decay. Teams of bionic warriors rule the ravaged capitols of the world. But now a human challenge has been issued - YOU! Only you have the speed and skill to beat the mutants and triumph in Mutant Rampage.
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"Space Ace" Promotional Video, 7MB MPEG-1 File
Space Ace is one of a string of conversions from the Laser Disc arcade format to the high quality Digital Video offered by CD-i at the time. This is another fine example of Don Bluths work in animated adventure games.
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"The Apprentice" Promotional Video, 6MB MPEG-1 File
Regarded as one of the most beutifull platformers to grace a system of its time "The Apprentice" takes you into the world of Marvin an apprentice to the wizard Gandorf S. Wandburner III. You must undertake all the dangerous tasks that the wizard cannot be bothered to do himself.
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"The 7th Guest" Promotional Video, 8MB MPEG-1 File
The 7th Guest marked the coming of Digital Video to CD-i with this superb conversion showing the systems true strengths. It left rivals like 3DO and CD-ROM in the dust with impeccable video quality as shown in this clip.
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"Thunder in Paradise" Promotional Video, 35MB MPEG-1 File
This game dubbed Thunder Interactive had Digital Video sequences which was filmed simultaneously alongside the Thunder in Paradise episode called "The M.A.J.O.R. and the Minor". Explaining the heavy use of footage from the series in this promotional video.
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