Software:Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal

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Short description: 2007 video game
Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal
North American PlayStation 2 cover art
Developer(s)Redtribe
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
EngineGamebryo
Platform(s)Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2
Release
  • NA: October 9, 2007[1]
  • EU: November 30, 2007
  • AU: February 6, 2008[2]
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal is a 2007 action-adventure game developed by Redtribe and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for the Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 2. It is a companion game to the Nintendo DS game Software:Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck, being simultaneously released.

Plot

A mysterious evil scientist has invented a time machine and sent his robot goons back in time to eliminate the Looney Tunes characters' ancestors, which would erase Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Marvin the Martian, and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang from existence. Luckily, Bugs Bunny catches wind of the plan and rallies the other toons, who decide to travel back in time to set things right.

Bugs and Marvin successfully infiltrate the scientist's evil lair and steal the time travel plans. Returning to Mars, the Tune gang's headquarters, Marvin uses martian technology to recreate the device, allowing the tunes to save their ancestors. Daffy, Yosemite Sam, and the Tasmanian Devil are first to rescue their own respective ancestors, being able to locate them with Marvin's Time Telescope. Afterwards, they were able to observe an evil "Jekyll" Porky Pig working alongside the scientist through the Time Telescope, though lose the signal due to Wile E. Coyote working on upgrading the time machine. Suddenly, Bugs and Taz are grabbed by Porky and sent to a volcanic dimension to fight Porky riding a Bull. The two are able to beat him, but he leaves while the two are rescued.

The Tunes gang are then able to help the ancestors of Bugs, Marvin, and Foghorn Leghorn. Once all their ancestors are saved, the Tune gang discusses their next plan of action, with Taz staying behind and watching the Time Telescope. Frustrated at Porky's constant failures, the evil scientist orders Gossamer to force Porky to drink a tonic called Jekyll Juice that turns him back to his normal pink self. The scientist then drops Porky to Wackyland to be devoured by the dodos. Having a change of heart, Gossamer jumps to save Porky. Taz, witnessing this, uses the time machine to jump in and help.

Returning with Porky, the two reunite with the Tunes gang. Porky managed to hold onto the tonic that originally made him evil: Hyde Juice. Bugs drinks it and turns into a green monster. The Tunes gang heads back to Earth, and drop Gossamer and Hyde Bugs back to the evil scientist's lair. The scientist reveals himself as Dr. Frankenbeans, who, with the Tunes busy, has built a giant robot to terrorize the world. Bugs and Gossamer fight and beat Frankenbean's robot together, causing it to explode. Gossamer shakes Dr. Frankenbeans down, making him drop a bottle of Jekyll juice that turns Hyde Bugs back to normal. Bugs realizes Dr. Frankenbeans targeted the Tunes gang due to them teasing his giant head, calling him Egghead. Bugs apologizes, with Dr. Frankenbeans accepting the apology. Bugs is picked up by Marvin's rocket as Gossamer stays behind.

The rest of the Tunes gang decided it would be best to destroy the time machine to make sure nobody could interfere with the past again, so they feed it to Taz. They laugh as the rocket skywrites "That's All Folks!"

Gameplay

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS2WiiXbox 360
1Up.comF[6]F[6]F[6]
EurogamerN/A3/10[7]N/A
Game Informer1.75/10[8]1.75/10[8]1.75/10[8]
GameSpot3/10[10]3/10[10]3/10[10]
IGN5.2/10[11]3/10[12]5.2/10[11]
Nintendo PowerN/A3.5/10[13]N/A
OXM (US)N/AN/A6/10[14]
PALGN3.5/10[15]N/AN/A
PSM5.5/10[16]N/AN/A
TeamXboxN/AN/A5/10[17]
Aggregate score
Metacritic38/100[3]27/100[4]40/100[5]

The game received "generally unfavorable" reviews, according to video game review score aggregator Metacritic.[3][4][5] GamePro, however, said that the Xbox 360 version "isn't as fun or as inventive as Lego Star Wars but it is an interesting introduction to the Looney Tunes world and further proof that the characters have retained their ability to charm and entertain. Here's hoping that this title helps turn another generation onto the wonders of the magical and timeless Looney Tunes cartoons."[18][lower-alpha 1]

Notes

  1. ↑ GamePro gave the Xbox 360 version 4/5 for graphics, and three 3.5/5 scores for sound, control, and fun factor.

References

  1. ↑ Magrino, Tom (2007-10-08). "Shippin' Out October 8-12: Orange Box, Sega Rally Revo, FIFA 08". Fandom. Archived from the original on 2007-10-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20071011144934/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6180577.html. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  2. ↑ Kozanecki, James (2008-02-03). "AU Shippin' Out February 4-February 8: Burnout Paradise, DMC4". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/au-shippin-out-february-4-february-8-burnout-paradise-dmc4/1100-6185483/. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal critic reviews (PS2)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 2022-02-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20220219150754/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/looney-tunes-acme-arsenal. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal critic reviews (Wii)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 2023-06-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20230624225641/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/looney-tunes-acme-arsenal. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal critic reviews (X360)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627044201/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/looney-tunes-acme-arsenal. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Suttner, Nick (2007-10-09). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305070432/http://www.1up.com/reviews/looney-toons-aa_3. Retrieved 2014-05-19. 
  7. ↑ Gibson, Ellie (2007-12-20). "Kids' Game Roundup". Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20220704035500/https://www.eurogamer.net/kids-game-roundup-review. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Reiner, Andrew (December 2007). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal". Game Informer (GameStop) (176): 140. https://archive.org/details/game-informer-issue-176-december-2007/page/140/mode/2up. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  9. ↑ Workman, Robert (2007-10-15). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal Review (XB360)". AOL. Archived from the original on 2007-10-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20071016114741/http://www.gamedaily.com/games/looney-tunes-acme-arsenal/xbox-360/game-reviews/review/6168/1801/. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Provo, Frank (2007-11-02). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal Review". Fandom. Archived from the original on 2023-11-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110011743/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/looney-tunes-acme-arsenal-review/1900-6182235/. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Geddes, Ryan (2007-11-01). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal Review [PS2/Xbox 360"]. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 2023-11-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110010901/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/01/looney-tunes-acme-arsenal-review. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  12. ↑ Geddes, Ryan (2007-11-01). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal (Wii)". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2007-11-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20071102202256/http://wii.ign.com/articles/832/832074p1.html. Retrieved 2014-05-19. 
  13. ↑ "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 222: 102. November 2007. 
  14. ↑ "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US): 99. November 2007. 
  15. ↑ Kalogeropoulos, Tristan (2008-02-14). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal Review - PlayStation 2 Video Game Review". PAL Gaming Network. Archived from the original on 2014-05-19. https://archive.today/20140519030404/http://palgn.com.au/playstation-2/10243/looney-tunes-acme-arsenal-review/. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  16. ↑ Dun, Teresa (December 2007). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal". PSM (Future US) (130): 89. https://archive.org/details/psm-issue-130-december-2007/page/88/mode/2up. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  17. ↑ Chapman, David (2007-10-17). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal Review (Xbox 360)". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2011-01-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20110112235007/http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1398/Looney-Tunes-Acme-Arsenal/p1/. Retrieved 2014-05-19. 
  18. ↑ Kim, Tae K. (December 2007). "Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal (X360)". GamePro (IDG) (131): 129. Archived from the original on 2007-10-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20071011012500/http://gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/games/reviews/139248.shtml. Retrieved 2025-01-19. 
  • Official website
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
  18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628. 
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