The D Show

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The D Show
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Developer(s) Disney Interactive
Publisher(s) Disney Interactive
Platform(s) Windows
Macintosh [1]
Release1998 [2]

The D Show is a 1998 interactive trivia game from Disney Interactive.

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Development and Summary

The game was showcased at E3 1998. [3] The D Show has more than 540 multiple-choice questions, 450 Disney fact-or-fiction items, more than 150 film clips, 60 bonus rounds in a wide variety of categories, multiplayer capabilities for up to three people or teams, and a theme song. [3]

Reception

The Des Moines Register said "As for the family room test, children and adults are winners here. It's a refreshing way to spend quality time" [5]

Marshfield News-Herald said "To enhance the game are 150 video clips from various Disney productions, along with a catchy theme song that players can sing along with as the closing credits roll. In short, "The D Show" is far from a Mickey Mouse game" [4]

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References

  1. McCauley, Dennis (October 1, 1998). "Learn to build your own games". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Archived from the original on November 17, 1999. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  2. "100 + Hot New Games" (PDF). Computer Gaming World . September 1998. p. 140. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 13, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Bassave, Roy (January 16, 1999). "Quick: Can you name Gepetto's fish? Disney trivia game challenges". Lancaster New Era . p. 7. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 "The D Show". Marshfield News-Herald . September 10, 1998. p. 27. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 Johnson, Jean (August 24, 1998). "Quality Games for family time". The Des Moines Register . p. 42. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024 via Newspapers.com.