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Dave Mirra BMX Challenge

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Dave Mirra BMX Challenge
Developer(s)Left Field Productions
Publisher(s)
Programmer(s)David Anderson
Composer(s)Richard Aronson
SeriesDave Mirra Freestyle BMX
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable, Wii
ReleasePlayStation Portable
  • NA: November 2, 2006
  • EU: June 15, 2007
  • AU: August 9, 2007
Wii
  • NA: September 25, 2007
  • AU: October 18, 2007
  • EU: October 19, 2007
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge is a racing video game by Crave Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable[1] and later for the Nintendo Wii.[2][3] It was the only entry in the Dave Mirra series released by Crave Entertainment after the previous publisher, Acclaim Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy in 2004, and the final entry in the series overall.

Gameplay

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A screenshot of the PSP version.

The PSP version consists of three modes: exhibition, quickplay, and a career mode. The career mode consists of race and trick events.[1] Career mode has different levels of difficulty as well, which adds more challenge to the game. The Wii version likewise has many of the same modes, including career mode and bases most of the game around it. It also utilizes the Wii Remote's motion controls for steering and jumping; tricks are otherwise executed with button combinations.[3]

Development and release

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Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX publisher Acclaim Entertainment, after settling a lawsuit with freestyle BMX rider Dave Mirra, announced on October 23, 2003 that their licensing agreement would continue until 2011.[4] However, the following year Acclaim went bankrupt and liquidated before another Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX title could be released.[5] In 2005, the series as well as ATV: Quad Power Racing were sold to Crave Entertainment for $120,000.[6] On April 13, 2006, publisher Crave Entertainment announced Dave Mirra BMX Challenge, which was planned to be released for the PlayStation Portable in October.[7]

On March 13, 2007, Crave Entertainment announced a Wii port of the game that would be released in June.[8] The Wii version of Dave Mirra BMX Challenge was showcased at E3 2007,[9] and the game was given an initial release date of August 21,[10] before it was delayed to September 25.[11]

Reception

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The game received "generally unfavorable reviews" on both platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[12][13]

References

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  2. ^ GamesIndustry International (March 13, 2007). "Crave Entertainment Announces Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for Wii(tm)". GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Ekberg, Brian (October 19, 2007). "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge Review (Wii)". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 16, 2008. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND DAVE MIRRA RESOLVE CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE AND RESUME WORKING PARTNERSHIP". Acclaim Entertainment. October 27, 2003. Archived from the original on October 30, 2003. Retrieved September 26, 2003.
  5. ^ Bangeman, Eric (September 2, 2004). "Acclaim facing bankruptcy liquidation". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  6. ^ Gibson, Ellie (July 21, 2005). "Holding firm purchases rights to Acclaim name". GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  7. ^ Sanders, Kathleen (April 13, 2006). "Dave Mirra Tiny-Sized for PSP". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  8. ^ Casamassina, Matt (March 13, 2007). "Dave Mirra Bikes to Wii". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  9. ^ IGN Editorial Team (June 1, 2007). "The Big E3 List: 2007 Edition". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  10. ^ Roper, Chris (July 13, 2007). "E3 2007: Dave Mirra BMX Challenge Hands-on". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  11. ^ "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge". Dave Mirra. Crave Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 13, 2007. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge critic reviews (PSP)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge critic reviews (Wii)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  14. ^ Rea, Jared (December 7, 2006). "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge (PSP)". 1Up.com. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on April 6, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  15. ^ Wöbbeking, Jan (November 16, 2007). "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge (Sport) – Dave Mirra BMX Challenge (PSP)". 4Players (in German). 4Players GmbH. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  16. ^ Bedigian, Louis (November 19, 2006). "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge – PSP – Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 31, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  17. ^ Roper, Chris (November 27, 2006). "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge Review (PSP)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  18. ^ Roper, Chris (December 4, 2007). "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge Review (Wii)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  19. ^ loX (September 13, 2007). "Test: Dave Mirra BMX Challenge (PSP)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  20. ^ Rivaol (December 18, 2007). "Test: Dave Mirra BMX Challenge (Wii)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  21. ^ "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge". Nintendo Gamer. Future plc. December 2007. p. 53.
  22. ^ "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge". Nintendo Power. Vol. 220. Nintendo of America. October 2007. p. 89.
  23. ^ "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK. No. 7. Future plc. June 2007. p. 114.
  24. ^ Sanches, Joao Diniz (June 15, 2007). "Dave Mirra BMX Challenge". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  25. ^ "Review: Dave Mirra BMX Challenge". PSM3. Future plc. May 2007. p. 79.
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