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Virtual Springfield....OUT NOW!
You find yourself in a strange place, a town
square surrounded by buildings that are
oddly familiar. As you turn around, you
realize that you are face to face with the
bronzed image of founding father Jebadiah
Springfield. This is no ordinary town, this
is Springfield, USA...Virtual style.
Welcome to the home of Moe's Tavern,
Krustylu Studios, the Aztec Theatre and, oh yes, the Simpsons. Law
and order as you know it no longer apply, you are a Springfieldian now.
Enjoy the patronage of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon's Kwik-E-Mart, or
the solitude of the Public Library. Discover that membership has its
privileges at the Stonecutter's Lodge, or on a visit to C. Montgomery
Burns Executive Wash Room. That is, if you are resourceful enough to
find the keys to do so...
As a virtual tax paying citizen you should enjoy the opportunity to
check in on Mayor "Diamond" Joe Quimby, or visit Seymour Skinner
and the staff at the Elementary School. The Elm Street Arcade
offers a variety of games for you to waste your not so hard-earned
virtual money. Whereas the Aztec Theatre offers quality family
fare in the form of the latest McBain movie, but beware of airborne
sugary sweets. From the safety of Bart's Treehouse, exercise your
right to soak passersby with a barrage of water balloons. Or, while
visiting Homer's office at work, waste some time, and consume
countless donuts, working the control panels in Sector 7G.
Designed in close cooperation with Simpsons creator Matt Groening,
"The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield", recreates the environment of the Simpsons using
the incredible voice talents of the entire regular cast of the
smash-hit Fox TV series, as well as some special guest stars. You
will experience first hand a tongue-lashing from Mr. Burns, or gain
valuable food for thought from Homer and the family.
The streets of Springfield have been meticulously recreated in three
dimensions, allowing you to amble right up to Moe's Tavern, or to
boldly explore every nook and cranny of the Simpson House (not
forgetting to rummage through their mail before you enter). Once
inside one of the interior interactive locations, the two dimensional
world of the Simpsons is lovingly recreated. Thumb through Homer
and Marge's Yearbook, search in Bart's closet, or under his bed...if
you dare!
Experience "The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield" on Windows
95 PC and Power Macintosh hybrid CD - available from all good software retailers now including the Fox Store.
The Simpsons: Crime and Punishment
Walking home after a relaxing night at Moe's Tavern, Homer encounters a glowing, contorted creature with a large head and enormous dark eyes. When he shares his experience, most of Springfield dismisses it as intoxication rather than visitation. When the news reaches FBI headquarters, THE X-FILES' Agent Mulder convinces Agent Scully the case bears investigating on THE SIMPSONS episode
Watch the Virtual Springfield commercial
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The Virtual Springfield title sequence
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New Simpsons Video Hits The Streets!
Released: 3 November 1997
Price: £12.99
Distributer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Springfield Murder Mysteries and Dark
Secrets available as a boxed set (£18.99)
New videos due 23 february and 18 may 1998
DAVID DUCHOVNY, GILLIAN ANDERSON AND LEONARD NIMOY MAKE GUEST VOICE APPEARANCES ON 'THE SIMPSONS
THE SIMPSONS HIT THE 
At long last those unfortunate enough not to have Satellite or Cable TV will be able to appreciate the funniest show on TV which is The Simpsons!
Nearly 200 episodes later, creator Matt Groening's anarchic cartoon family have arrived on the BBC. Part of The Simpson's success in America and here
in Britain on Sky One is that it appeals equally(or even more so) to adults as well as children.
What DIE HARD Simpson fans may be disappointed with is the fact that The BBC is showing The Simpsons right from series one meaning that the BBC are FIVE YEARS
behind Sky One!! PLUS the REALLY GOOD episodes don't really begin until well into series 2!!
THE SIMPSONS Every Saturday 5.30pm BBC1 repeated Every Sunday 1.00pm BBC2
