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Development of the Microsoft Windows game began in October 1997, while development of the PlayStation game began in July 1998 and restarted in early 1999. North American PlayStation levels were made by [[Gameworld 7]].
Development of the Microsoft Windows game began in October 1997, while development of the PlayStation game began in July 1998 and restarted in early 1999. North American PlayStation levels were made by [[Gameworld 7]].


The game's atmosphere was inspired by Scandinavian mines.<ref name="Ultimate Magic">Pickering, David; Turpin, Nick; Jenner, Caryn (eds.) (1999). "Media Magic". ''[[The Ultimate LEGO Book]]''. [[Wikipedia:DK (publisher)|DK publishing]]. p. 27. ISBN 0-7894-4691-X.</ref>
The game's atmosphere was inspired by Scandinavian mines.<ref name="Ultimate Media"/>
 
In early 1999, six months before the PlayStation version was supposed to be submitted to Sony, the head of LEGO Media [''who?''] decided that a real-time strategy game would not sell on the PlayStation.<ref name="Upchurch"/>


== Release ==
== Release ==
''LEGO Rock Raiders'' was announced for PlayStation on 11 February 1999, along with [[LEGO Racers (video game)|''LEGO Racers'']]. It was originally scheduled for release in September 1999.<ref name="IGN Snap"/>
The game was published in November 1999. The North American PlayStation version was delayed until August 2000.
The game was published in November 1999. The North American PlayStation version was delayed until August 2000.


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=== Legacy ===
=== Legacy ===
Modding, ''BLock Raiders'', ''Manic Miners''
Write something about the game's modding scene, with links to pages about mods and modding.
 
In 2012, Data Design Interactive founder Stewart Green announced plans to develop a ''Rock Raiders'' sequel.<ref name="StewartG help"/>
 
''Manic Miners''


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=}}
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="IGN Snap">IGN Staff (11 February 1999). [https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/02/12/its-a-snap "It's a Snap"]. ''IGN''. Ziff Davis. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230118131241/https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/02/12/its-a-snap Archived] from the original on 18 January 2023, [https://web.archive.org/web/20000901014827/http://psx.ign.com/news/6879.html 1 September 2000].</ref>
 
<ref name="Ultimate Media">Pickering, David; Turpin, Nick; Jenner, Caryn (eds.) (1999). "Media Magic". ''[[The Ultimate LEGO Book]]''. [[Wikipedia:DK (publisher)|DK publishing]]. pp. 26–27. ISBN 0-7894-4691-X.</ref>
 
<ref name="Upchurch">Upchurch, David. [https://web.archive.org/web/20190118171620/dupchurch.com/?portfolio=lego-rock-raiders-ps1 "LEGO Rock Raiders (PS1)"]. ''dupchurch.com''. Archived from the [http://dupchurch.com/?portfolio=lego-rock-raiders-ps1 original] on 18 January 2019.</ref>
 
<ref name="StewartG help">StewartG (26 August 2012). [https://rockraidersunited.com/topic/3942-ddi-looking-for-help-for-rock-raiders-2-rock-raiders-inspired-title "DDI looking for help with new Rock Raiders title"]. ''Rock Raiders United''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230118212630/https://rockraidersunited.com/topic/3942-ddi-looking-for-help-for-rock-raiders-2-rock-raiders-inspired-title/ Archived] from the original on 18 January 2023. [http://web.archive.org/web/20130726111724/http://www.rockraidersunited.org:80/topic/3942-ddi-looking-for-help-with-new-rock-raiders-title Original topic name] archived 26 July 2013.</ref>
}}


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Rock_Raiders_(video_game) LEGO Rock Raiders] at Wikipedia
* [[Wikipedia:LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']] at Wikipedia


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[[Category:LEGO Rock Raiders]]
[[Category:LEGO Rock Raiders]]

Revision as of 00:44, 19 January 2023

LEGO Rock Raiders is a 1999 video game developed by Data Design Interactive and published by LEGO Media International for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation. The game is based on and was developed alongside the LEGO theme of the same name.

Gameplay

Windows version

The Windows version of LEGO Rock Raiders is a real-time strategy game.

PlayStation version

The PS version is an action strategy game.

Development

Development of the Microsoft Windows game began in October 1997, while development of the PlayStation game began in July 1998 and restarted in early 1999. North American PlayStation levels were made by Gameworld 7.

The game's atmosphere was inspired by Scandinavian mines.[1]

In early 1999, six months before the PlayStation version was supposed to be submitted to Sony, the head of LEGO Media [who?] decided that a real-time strategy game would not sell on the PlayStation.[2]

Release

LEGO Rock Raiders was announced for PlayStation on 11 February 1999, along with LEGO Racers. It was originally scheduled for release in September 1999.[3]

The game was published in November 1999. The North American PlayStation version was delayed until August 2000.

Reception

The game recieved mixed reviews.

Legacy

Write something about the game's modding scene, with links to pages about mods and modding.

In 2012, Data Design Interactive founder Stewart Green announced plans to develop a Rock Raiders sequel.[4]

Manic Miners

References

  1. Pickering, David; Turpin, Nick; Jenner, Caryn (eds.) (1999). "Media Magic". The Ultimate LEGO Book. DK publishing. pp. 26–27. ISBN 0-7894-4691-X.
  2. Upchurch, David. "LEGO Rock Raiders (PS1)". dupchurch.com. Archived from the original on 18 January 2019.
  3. IGN Staff (11 February 1999). "It's a Snap". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023, 1 September 2000.
  4. StewartG (26 August 2012). "DDI looking for help with new Rock Raiders title". Rock Raiders United. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Original topic name archived 26 July 2013.

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