Mega64
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 Mega64: Version 1 DVD Cover |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Running time | 20-30 minutes |
| Creator(s) | Rocco Botte Derrick Acosta |
| Starring | Rocco Botte Derrick Acosta Shawn Chatfield |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Original channel | none |
| No. of episodes | 11 (Two Seasons) |
Mega64 is a low-budget series of comedy skits centered around video games. Co-creator Derrick Acosta describes it as, "Jackass with video games". The theme song is an instrumental version of Sequence Erase! by The Aquabats.
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[edit] Premise
In the not-too-distant future, the sinister scientist Dr. Poque creates a gaming console with the ability to tap into the human mind, somehow making the games appear real to its users. He "recruits" two specimens named Rocko and Derek to enslave in a hidden beta-testing camp for his device.
While Rocko and Derek are hooked to the device (called the Mega64), the viewer sees them acting as characters in the corresponding game, interacting with normal people in San Diego who are often unaware that they are on hidden camera, but are notified after the filming is completed. Occasionally, however, the cameraman will be out in the open, in situations where covert filming is unnecessary or impossible.
Another character, named Sean, is initially hired by Dr. Poque as Rocko and Derek's "E-mail delivery man," but also starts taking part in the Mega64 experiments. Shortly thereafter, two additional characters are introduced: a puppet named Marcus, who is presumably working for Poque; and Horatio, Poque's eccentric, Mexican roommate.
[edit] History
The series was originally produced to air on public-access television; however, the original six episodes did not get broadcast. Later, creator Rocco Botte pitched the show to G4, but to no avail. Eventually, the show staff released what episodes had been produced so far on DVD, published through Awful Video, the publishing arm of Something Awful. The Mega64 official site provides links to order the DVD, as well as several free sample video clips.
The show's website includes several exclusive videos such as "Agent Smith Goes to Washington", which primarily spoofs The Matrix films and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, with a subtle homage to the game Paperboy, and others.
The show has also been referenced in the popular video gaming magazines Electronic Gaming Monthly and Nintendo Power. The Luigi's Mansion skit was also featured on a DVD included with issue 147 of Nintendo Official Magazine.
Mega64: Version 2, the show's second season, was released on DVD on July 20th, 2006.
[edit] Story
- See also: List of Mega64 episodes
[edit] Promotional Skits
Mega64's unique style of skits and humor has been gaining commercial attention. For Ubisoft alone, they've produced skits featuring Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Cold Fear, 187 Ride or Die, Myst V: End of Ages, and Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, all of which have been available for download on their respective websites.
Most recently, it has been announced that skits featuring Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter are available for download not only on the game's official website, but also via Xbox Live to Microsoft's Xbox 360, in full high-definition and Dolby 5.1 Surround, both firsts for Mega64. Both videos are now available, listed as "GRAW: Cross-Com 1" and "GRAW: Cross-Com 2".
[edit] Cast
- Rocco Botte - Dr. Poque/Rocko/Additional Characters
- Derrick Acosta - Derek/Horatio/Additional Characters
- Shawn Chatfield - Sean/Marcus/Additional Characters
[edit] Additional Cast
- Craig Chatfield - Sombrero Guy
- Chaz Baltezore - tr1gg3r s3r1ou5!!!!1
- Krista Chatfield - True Virus
- Kevin Castaneda - Rick
- Corey Springett - Vase Holder
- Jon Allen - Kain (voice)
- Kyle Hebert - Wanser (voice)
- Duncan Roberts - Specter (voice)
- Thomas F. Wilson - Himself
- Nicole Crakes - Happy Program Girl/Gorilla
- Jenny Luckey - Sue
- Matthew Lopez - Future Dude
- Jonatahn Rohrbacher - Benny/Tony
- Margie Acosta - Horatio's Mom
- Josh Elwell - Teddy Beans
- Richard Botte - Danny America
- Hawley Laterza - Gruntilda
- Jennifer Jensen - Herself
- Luke Chatfield - Thark the Man-Possum
- Garett A. Hunter - Lobo Fuerte/Jesse the Man-Snake/"frankie.jpeg"
- John Wasner - Jon
- Kevin Bowen - Dr. Poque's old boss
- Tommy Tallarico - Hairy Gary the Feral Child/Himself (outtake[1])
[edit] Crew
- Rocco Botte - Co-creator/Writer/Producer
- Derrick Acosta - Co-creator/Writer
- Shawn Chatfield - Cameraman/Writer
- Ian Luckey - Composer (Version 1)
- Josh Jones - Composer (Version 2)
- The Aquabats - Additional Music
- T.D. Philostrate & Vanessa Luckey - Costumes
- Garrett Hunter - Makeup/Effects (Version 2)
- Shmorky - Version 2 Opening Animation
