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{{sub-stub}}'''''Fido Dido''''' is an unreleased [[Sega Mega Drive]] game based on the character and former mascot of 7-Up, [[wikipedia:Fido Dido|Fido Dido]]. It was developed by [[Teeny Weeny Games]] and was set to be published by [[Kaneko]] in 1993.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an unreleased [[Sega Mega Drive]] platform game based on the cartoon character [[wikipedia:Fido Dido|Fido Dido]], which serves as [[Wikipedia:7-Up|7-Up]]'s mascot internationally and [[Wikipedia:Slice (drink)|Slice]]'s mascot in the US. Developed by [[Teeny Weeny Games]] and scheduled to be published by [[Kaneko]] in November 1993{{magref|gamepro|52|213}} (later pushed back as far as April 1994{{magref|mega|20|81}}), the game was virtually complete when the bankruptcy of [[Kaneko USA]] forced its ultimate cancellation.
  
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==Gameplay==
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===Passwords===
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{|class="prettytable"
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!Level||Password
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|Level 2||ALLISFAIR
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|Level 3||SOFTWAREWOLF
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|-
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|Level 4||BONETOPICK
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|Level 5||FEAROFFLYING
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|Level 6||SINCORSWIM
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|Ending||YIPPIEEAYEAY
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|}
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==History==
 
Despite the game being reportedly finished, ''Fido Dido'' was cancelled for unknown reasons, though a ROM of the complete game has since been dumped. Pirated versions of the game have also been spotted, and its widespread circulation frequently leads to the misconception this game was officially released. ''Fido Dido'' even got to the stage where it was given cover art in the US and rated by [[Sega]]'s [[Videogame Rating Council]] (as GA). It was also demonstrated at [[CES]] 1993.
 
Despite the game being reportedly finished, ''Fido Dido'' was cancelled for unknown reasons, though a ROM of the complete game has since been dumped. Pirated versions of the game have also been spotted, and its widespread circulation frequently leads to the misconception this game was officially released. ''Fido Dido'' even got to the stage where it was given cover art in the US and rated by [[Sega]]'s [[Videogame Rating Council]] (as GA). It was also demonstrated at [[CES]] 1993.
  
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The reasoning behind ''Fido Dido'''s cancellation is unknown, however it was around this time when 7-Up changed their mascot to ''[[Cool Spot]]'', which may have been a factor. Furthermore, Kaneko's US arm was closed during this period, leading to the cancellation of othe games such as ''[[Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill]]''. There was also reportedly a SNES version in development, though this has yet to be unearthed.
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The reasoning behind ''Fido Dido'''s cancellation is unknown, possibly due to license reasons with Fido Dido, Inc. and its licensor at that time [[United Features Syndicate]], which may have been a factor. Furthermore, Kaneko's US arm was closed during this period, leading to the cancellation of other games such as ''[[Socks the Cat Rocks the House]]''. There was also reportedly a SNES version in development, though this has yet to be unearthed.
  
 
A UK version said to be "out now" was reviewed in the Easter 1994 issue of ''[[Sega Pro]]'' magazine.
 
A UK version said to be "out now" was reviewed in the Easter 1994 issue of ''[[Sega Pro]]'' magazine.
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==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
 
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*'''Production from Kaneko'''" Jeff Hill
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*'''Production from Kaneko:''' Jeff Hill
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*'''Director, casting, editing, design and production''': Angela Sutherland
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*'''Director, casting, editing, design and production:''' Angela Sutherland
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*'''Principal programmer''': Paul Laidlaw
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*'''Principal programmer:''' Paul Laidlaw
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*'''Sets, characters and wardrobe''': Paul Mitchell
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*'''Sets, characters and wardrobe:''' Paul Mitchell
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*'''Assistant programmer''': Brian Rogers
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*'''Assistant programmer:''' Brian Rogers
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*'''Key grips, assitant graphics and testing''': Guillaume Camus
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*'''Key grips, assistant graphics and testing:''' Guillaume Camus
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*'''Music converted by''': Matt Furniss
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*'''Music converted by:''' [[Matt Furniss]]
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==Artwork==
 
==Artwork==
 
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File:FidoDido MD US Box.jpg|Prototype cover
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FidoDido MD US Box.jpg|Prototype cover
 
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</gallery>
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==
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|{{gitem|Playthings KanekoUSA SockstheCat.png|Fido Dido, along with other [[Kaneko USA]] mascots, appear on the cover of ''[[wikipedia:Playthings (magazine)|Playthings]]'' magazine, June 1992.}}
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|{{gitem|KanekoUSA 1993SummerCES cocktailpartyinvite.png|[[Kaneko USA]]'s invitation for their [[Summer CES 1993]] announcements and cocktail party.}}
 
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==ROM dump status==
 
==ROM dump status==
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Latest revision as of 23:50, 17 October 2023

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Fido Dido
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Kaneko USA
Developer: Teeny Weeny Games
Supporting companies: Krisalis Software (audio)
Planned release date(s): 1993-11[1], 1994-02[2], 1994-04[3]
Genre: Action
Number of players: 1
State before cancellation: Late in development
Status of prototype(s): Prototype dumped
Sound driver: Krisalis sound driver

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Fido Dido is an unreleased Sega Mega Drive platform game based on the cartoon character Fido Dido, which serves as 7-Up's mascot internationally and Slice's mascot in the US. Developed by Teeny Weeny Games and scheduled to be published by Kaneko in November 1993[1] (later pushed back as far as April 1994[3]), the game was virtually complete when the bankruptcy of Kaneko USA forced its ultimate cancellation.

Gameplay

Passwords

Level Password
Level 2 ALLISFAIR
Level 3 SOFTWAREWOLF
Level 4 BONETOPICK
Level 5 FEAROFFLYING
Level 6 SINCORSWIM
Ending YIPPIEEAYEAY

History

Despite the game being reportedly finished, Fido Dido was cancelled for unknown reasons, though a ROM of the complete game has since been dumped. Pirated versions of the game have also been spotted, and its widespread circulation frequently leads to the misconception this game was officially released. Fido Dido even got to the stage where it was given cover art in the US and rated by Sega's Videogame Rating Council (as GA). It was also demonstrated at CES 1993.

The reasoning behind Fido Dido's cancellation is unknown, possibly due to license reasons with Fido Dido, Inc. and its licensor at that time United Features Syndicate, which may have been a factor. Furthermore, Kaneko's US arm was closed during this period, leading to the cancellation of other games such as Socks the Cat Rocks the House. There was also reportedly a SNES version in development, though this has yet to be unearthed.

A UK version said to be "out now" was reviewed in the Easter 1994 issue of Sega Pro magazine.

Production credits

  • Production from Kaneko: Jeff Hill
  • Director, casting, editing, design and production: Angela Sutherland
  • Principal programmer: Paul Laidlaw
  • Sets, characters and wardrobe: Paul Mitchell
  • Assistant programmer: Brian Rogers
  • Key grips, assistant graphics and testing: Guillaume Camus
  • Music converted by: Matt Furniss
Source:
In-game credits
Fido Dido MD credits.png
[4]


Artwork

  • Prototype cover (early)

  • Prototype cover

Magazine articles

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Publication Score Source
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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
60
[5]
Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) NTSC-U
85
[6]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
54
[7]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
70
[8]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
73
[9]
Mega (UK) NTSC-U
55
[10]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
82
[11]
Sega Power (UK) NTSC-U
75
[12]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
83
[13]
SuperGamePower (BR)
74
[14]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
73
[15]
Sega Mega Drive
 71
Based on
11 reviews

Fido Dido

Main article: Fido Dido/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in GamePro (US) #51: "October 1993" (1993-xx-xx)
also published in:
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Playthings KanekoUSA SockstheCat.png
Fido Dido, along with other Kaneko USA mascots, appear on the cover of Playthings magazine, June 1992.
Playthings KanekoUSA SockstheCat.png
KanekoUSA 1993SummerCES cocktailpartyinvite.png
Kaneko USA's invitation for their Summer CES 1993 announcements and cocktail party.
KanekoUSA 1993SummerCES cocktailpartyinvite.png

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega Drive
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CRC32
MD5
SHA-1 fa69728de541321a5d55fd2c11ce8222d7daac45
1MB 1993-10 Download.svg (382 kB) (info) Page

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 GamePro, "November 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 213
  2. ↑ Mega, "March 1994" (UK; 1994-02-17), page 89
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mega, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-21), page 81
  4. ↑ File:Fido Dido MD credits.png
  5. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 80
  6. ↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "April 1994" (US; 1994-03-22), page 62
  7. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 46
  8. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 314
  9. ↑ GamePro, "March 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 59
  10. ↑ Mega, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-05-19), page 41
  11. ↑ MegaTech, "February 1994" (UK; 1994-01-20), page 58
  12. ↑ Sega Power, "July 1994" (UK; 1994-05-05), page 62
  13. ↑ Sega Pro, "Easter 1994" (UK; 1994-03-24), page 58
  14. ↑ SuperGamePower, "Abril 1994" (BR; 1994-0x-xx), page 33
  15. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 72
  16. ↑ GamePro, "January 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 9


Fido Dido

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7 Up games for Sega systems
Sega Mega Drive
 Cool Spot (1993) | Fido Dido (unreleased) | Spot Goes to Hollywood (1995)
Sega Master System
 Cool Spot (1993)
Sega Game Gear
 Cool Spot (1993)
Sega 32X
 Spot Goes to Hollywood (unreleased)
Sega Saturn
 Spot Goes to Hollywood (1997) | Miru Kiku Asobu Fido Dido JiuQ BOX (unreleased)
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