Big Bumpin'
Burger King bumper car advergame for Xbox and Xbox 360.
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Big Bumpin' is an advergaming title from Burger King for the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. Published by King Games and developed by Blitz Games, it was one of three promotional titles released by Burger King in winter 2006. The game is based on bumper cars and features characters familiar to Burger King, such as the Subservient Chicken and the Burger King himself.
- publisher
- King Games
- developer
- Blitz Games
- platforms
- Xbox, Xbox 360
- release_start
- November 19, 2006
- genre
- Advergame, bumper car racing
- players
- Up to 4 locally, up to 8 via Xbox Live
- part_of_series
- One of three Burger King-themed games
Lore & Background
Big Bumpin' was developed by Blitz Games, a British developer, after senior executives from Microsoft and Burger King met at Cannes. The development began in February 2006 and was originally intended for Xbox Live Arcade, but Burger King decided to sell the games as boxed products in their stores. The game features arenas such as the Ice Box, Broiler, King's Court, The Deep, and Monsoon of Doom, with obstacles including pits and saws, and power-ups that allow specific damages.
Reader's Guide
Big Bumpin' was the most well-received of the three Burger King games, holding a 7/10 based on 14 reviews on GameSpot. The project provided a financial boost to Blitz Games, allowing the company to improve its technology and partially fund Blitz Arcade. Collectively, the three games were ranked among the top 10 best-selling games of 2006, and Burger King attributed a 40% increase in sales during the quarter largely to the project. The games were sold for $3.99 with any value meal from November 19 to December 24, 2006, and later reduced to $0.99 in February 2007.
Did You Know?
- Big Bumpin' was developed in just seven months alongside two other Burger King games.
- The Subservient Chicken in the game was voiced by Brooke Burke.
- The game supports up to eight players using Xbox Live.
- More than 3.2 million copies of the three games were sold in total.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bumpin' and who made it?
Big Bumpin' is a bumper car racing advergame created for Burger King and released on Xbox and Xbox 360 on November 19, 2006. Blitz Games handled development while King Games served as the publisher.
Which characters appear in Big Bumpin'?
The game casts familiar Burger King personalities as bumper car drivers, including the Subservient Chicken and the Burger King himself.
How many players can join a Big Bumpin' match?
Up to four players can compete locally on a single console, and Xbox Live expands the session to as many as eight players online.
What genre is Big Bumpin'?
It is a bumper car racing title in which players drive around a shared arena and physically knock opponents out of the way.
How does Big Bumpin' fit into Burger King's broader game releases?
It was one of three promotional advergames Burger King shipped during the winter of 2006, making it part of a small seasonal push rather than a standalone launch.
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