Dead Ball Zone
| Dead Ball Zone | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Rage Games[3] |
| Publisher(s) | GT Interactive[4][5] |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation[6] |
| Release | June 1998[1][2] |
| Genre(s) | Action, Sports |
Dead Ball Zone is a 1998 video game developed by Rage Games and published by GT Interactive.[7] A PC version was released under the alternative name Savage arena.
Development
[edit]The game was in development since 1996.[8]
Reception
[edit]Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| All Game Guide | 2/5[9] |
| Absolute PlayStation | 7.4/10[1] |
| Computer and Video Games | 4/5[10] |
| Extreme Playstation | 91/100[11] |
Absolute PlayStation rated the game a 7.4 of 10 stating that "It's difficult to imagine what type of audience Dead Ball Zone is being aimed at. The fighting is basically a few over-the-top tackles and the sport is a combination of handball/basketball and football."[1]
Sales
[edit]According to GT Interactive, the game had strong sales.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Dead Ball Zone Review". Absolute PlayStation. June 1998. Archived from the original on November 20, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ^ "Game Calendar". GameSpot. May 15, 1998. Archived from the original on September 3, 2000. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ "Dead Ball Zone Preview". GameFan. August 8, 1998. p. 44. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "Taking foul play into a new dimension". The Daily Telegraph. April 2, 1998. p. 78. Retrieved March 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Smith, Josh (April 19, 1998). "Dead Ball Zone Preview". GameSpot. Archived from the original on March 3, 2000. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ IGN Staff (April 24, 1998). "Dead Ball Zone". IGN. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ^ Fielder, Lauren (April 23, 1998). "GT Interactive Plays Dead". GameSpot. Archived from the original on October 17, 2000. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Interview with Rage". hype.se. 1998. Archived from the original on May 25, 1998. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Kanarick, Mark. "Dead Ball Zone". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Dead Ball Zone". Computer and Video Games. July 1998. p. 89. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- ^ "Dead Ball Zone". Extreme Playstation. June 1998. p. 65. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "GT Interactive Software Corp - Quarterly Report (SEC form 10-Q)". SEC. November 16, 1998. Archived from the original on February 19, 1999. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)