Mystery World Dizzy web launch and competition!

Today whilst celebrating 30 years of Dizzy at The National Video Arcade Museum, The Oliver Twins announced the new website and game launch of the newest "old" Dizzy game Mystery World Dizzy.  You can play the game online or download the game ROM to play on a NES emulator.  The new website also hosts a rediscovery video on how The Olivers discovered the game and also a competition in which players can win several Mystery World Dizzy related goodies.

The winner selections are different from the previous competitions.  This time the first person to beat the game will receive a massive goodie bag containing all prizes, whilst everyone else who submits their winning screenshot before 31st May 2017 will be entered into a raffle and 10 random names will be drawn to receive various goodies.  Of the 10 names one will receive further goodies equal to the amount as the first winner prize.

Prizes include the following:

First and Top Raffle Winners:

• A signed Oliver Twins "Let's God Dizzy" book
• A signed Clay Tribute of Mystery World Dizzy (designed by Rob Buckley)

All Winners:

• A Mystery World Dizzy Mug
• A Mystery World Dizzy Mouse Mat
• 30th Anniversary dizzy Fridge Magnet & Pin Badge
• A few other Mystery Gifts

To take part in the competition and find out more visit Mystery World Dizzy.

International Dizzy Day

April 8th will be celebrating 30 years of Dizzy on what's going to be known as International Dizzy Day.  To celebrate the Oliver Twins will be presenting an exhibition at The National Videogame Arcade in Nottingham with unseen archives from the various Dizzy games, concept art, a replica of the bedroom where Dizzy's adventures started, various Dizzy games to play, and talks about the Olivers' latest upcoming game Mystery World Dizzy.  April 8th will also mark the date for the new Kickstarter project to port Mystery World Dizzy into a playable cartridge.

As part of the celebration there will also be handouts for visitors to the exhibition that include a mug, mouse mat, and various badges and pins to celebrate Dizzy's 30th anniversary.

Entry fee to the exhibition centre is £9.50 for adults, £7.50 concession, or £30 for a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 concessions or 1 adult and 3 concessions.  Under 5's go free and membership entry fees apply.

Find out more about International Dizzy Day at thenva.com/dizzy

Dreamworld Pogie Kickstarter

A Kickstarter is currently on the way to make the new fixed version of Dreamworld Pogie into a working NES cartridge!  The Kickstarter is seeking £6,000 by January 14th 2017 and already has over £4,000 pledged.

Here are the rewards if the Kickstarter meets its goal:

£20 or more - The Dreamworld Pogie NES cartridge (no box or game manual included)
£25 or more - The Dreamworld Pogie NES cartridge signed by The Oliver Twins (no box or game manual included) - Sold out!
£40 or more - The Dreamworld Pogie NES cartridge, box, poster and game manual
£45 or more - The Dreamworld Pogie NES cartridge and box signed by The Oliver Twins with poster and game manual
£65 or more - The Dreamworld Pogie NES cartridge and box signed by The Oliver Twins with poster and game manual and a signed paperback copy of "The Story of The Oliver Twins"
£75 or more - The Dreamworld Pogie NES cartridge and box signed by The Oliver Twins with poster and game manual and a signed hardback copy of "The Story of The Oliver Twins"

To back the Kickstarter project please visit Dreamworld Pogie - A 'new' old game by The Oliver Twins.

Dreamworld Pogie Competition!

A new competition is on the way for a fixed version of Dreamworld Pogie for the NES.  This version doesn't have the constant score ticking away and has 15 levels and an end of level screen in which you are to take a screenshot and post it to #ibeatpogie either on Facebook or Twitter before January 2017 to win one of several Pogie-related prizes!  Here's a list of the prizes in store:

1) The first winner gets a rare Hardback signed book* and a Collection of unique Pogie & Dizzy gifts and a large Signed Dizzy Canvas.

2) The next 5 winners will get a Soft Back signed book* and a Collection of unique Pogie & Dizzy gifts & one of those, chosen at random, will receive a rare signed Hard Back version of the book* instead.

3) All other winners to complete the game before the end of January 2017 will be put into a prize draw and...
5 will be chosen at random to receive a Soft Back signed book* and a Collection of unique Pogie & Dizzy gifts & one of those, chosen at random, will receive a rare signed Hard Back version of the book* instead.

(Hardback book will be an upgrade to the prize)

*Book = Let’s Go Dizzy! The Story of The Oliver Twins – Published Dec 2016

To enter the competition either play the game online or download the game competition ROM to play on a NES emulator from Dreamworld Pogie.com.

Dizzy Smartwatch Faces

A couple of days ago I made 2 Dizzy watch faces using Facer for smartwatches based on the official Dizzy clocks.  These are just simple analogue clock faces with a date in the top-left corner in a similar design to the numbering that was present on the limited edition clocks.  Both watch faces carry a disclaimer on both the download page and on the watch faces themselves, the Fantastic Dizzy watch face has the updated disclaimer that was passed to The Dizzy Community in 2015.

You can preview and download both faces from the links below.  You will also need to download the relevant app to your smartphone in order to sync the watch faces to your watch.

Fantastic Dizzy WatchFace
Wonderland Dizzy WatchFace

Facer Watch Faces for Android
Facer Watch Faces for Apple

Dizzy Memorabilia Auction #2 is under way!

The second of the auctions for signed Dizzy and SkySega merchandise is underway on eBay.  This time bidders will be bidding for the following:

• signed copy of the Spectrum version of Treasure Island Dizzy
• signed Wonderland Dizzy mouse mat
• Wonderland Dizzy mug
• SkySega bookmark
• SkySega carrier bag

All proceedings will go towards BBC's Children in Need.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oliver-Twins-Signed-Dizzy-Memorabilia-Wonderland-Dizzy-Mug-Game-Mat-/351585046336?

Let's Go Dizzy!

Just a few days ago the Oliver Twins launched their new Kickstarter project for their new book Let's Go Dizzy! The Story of the Oliver Twins.  Already the project has reached nearly £16,500 of their £20,000 goal.


Pledgers will receive a variety of rewards depending on amount pledged including copies of the book, various Wonderland Dizzy merchandise including exclusive sealed NES copies of Wonderland Dizzy, and a personal invitation to Radiant Worlds.


The project is due to end on 25th November 2015.


To take part in donating to the project visit their Kickstarter page.