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Mega64
Mega64: Version 2 DVD Cover
Format	Comedy
Created by	Rocco Botte Derrick Acosta
Starring	Rocco Botte Derrick Acosta Shawn Chatfield
Opening theme	The Aquabats - Sequence Erase (instrumental version)
Country of origin	USA
No. of episodes	11 (Two Seasons)
Production
Producer(s)	Rocco Botte Richard Kyanka
Running time	20-30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	None
Original run	November 18, 2004 –
External links
Official website
IMDb profile

Mega64 is a low-budget series of comedy skits centered around video games. Co-creator Derrick Acosta describes it as, "Jackass with video games".

Contents 1 Premise 2 History 3 Episodes 3.1 Version 1 (first season) 3.2 Version 2 (second season) 3.3 Version 3 (third season) 4 Promotional Skits 5 Cast 5.1 Additional Cast 5.2 Crew 6 Mega 64 Podcast 7 See also 8 External links

In the not-too-distant future, the sinister scientist Dr. Poque creates a gaming console with the ability to tap into the human mind, somehow making the games appear real to its users. He "recruits" two specimens named Rocko and Derek to be enslaved in a hidden beta-testing camp for his device.

While Rocko and Derek are hooked to the device (called the Mega64), the viewer sees them acting as characters in the corresponding game, interacting with normal people in San Diego who are often unaware that they are on hidden camera, but are notified after the filming is completed. Occasionally, however, the cameraman will be out in the open, in situations where covert filming is unnecessary or impossible.

Another character, named Sean, is initially hired by Dr. Poque as Rocko and Derek's "E-mail delivery man," but also starts taking part in the Mega64 experiments. Shortly thereafter, two additional characters are introduced: a puppet named Marcus, who is presumably working for Poque; and Horatio, Poque's eccentric, Mexican roommate.

The series was originally produced to air on public-access television; however, the original five episodes did not get broadcast. Later, creator Rocco Botte pitched the show to G4, but to no avail. Eventually, the show staff released what episodes had been produced so far on DVD, published through Awful Video, the publishing arm of Something Awful. The Mega64 official site provides links to order the DVD, as well as several free sample video clips.

The show's website includes several exclusive videos such as "Agent Smith Goes to Washington", which primarily spoofs The Matrix films and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, with a subtle homage to the game Paperboy, and others.

The show has also been referenced in the popular video gaming magazines Electronic Gaming Monthly and Nintendo Power. The Luigi's Mansion skit was also featured on a DVD included with issue 147 of Nintendo Official Magazine.

Mega64: Version 2, the show's second season, was released on DVD on July 20th, 2006. A third season is currently being made.

Mega64 Time! was released on DVD on July 26th, 2007. This is a two disk set of every videogame commercial made by Mega64 and another disk of random skits.

Main article: Mega64 Episodes - First Season

1. Life Inside A Console
2. I Feel Asleep
3. Poque
4. The Gangs Returned To Class And Became Honor Students
5. Eyes of Skull Has A Secret

Main article: Mega64 Episodes - Second Season

1. This Story Is Happy End
2. Ode To Sue
3. And Suddenly, Ezra Didn't Feel So Alone Anymore
4. What The Hell Happened To Mega64?
5. Summer Semester
6. Stranger

1. Frankie
2. Bigger Boat

Mega64's unique style of skits and humor has been gaining commercial attention. For Ubisoft alone, they've produced skits featuring Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Cold Fear, 187 Ride or Die, Myst V: End of Ages, Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent, and Call of Juarez all of which have been available for download on their respective websites.

Skits featuring Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter are available for download not only on the game's official website, but also via Xbox Live to Microsoft's Xbox 360, in full high-definition and Dolby 5.1 Surround, both firsts for Mega64. Both videos are now available, listed as "GRAW: Cross-Com 1" and "GRAW: Cross-Com 2".

Mega64 has done promotional videos for the 2006 and 2007 Spike Video Game Awards that have aired on Spike TV.

• Rocco Botte - Dr. Poque/Rocko Boaty/Additional Characters
• Derrick Acosta - Derek Ackawzdha/Horatio/Additional Characters
• Shawn Chatfield - Sean Chatfeild [sic]/Marcus/Additional Characters

• Craig Chatfield - Sombrero Guy
• Chaz Baltezore - tr1gg3r s3r1ou5!!!!1 (Trigger Serious)
• Krista Chatfield - True Virus
• Kevin Castaneda - Rick
• Corey Springett - Vase Holder
• Jon Allen - Kain (voice)
• Kyle Hebert - Wanser (voice)
• Duncan Roberts - Specter (voice)
• Thomas F. Wilson - Himself
• Nicole Crakes - Happy Program Girl/Gorilla
• Jenny Luckey - Sue
• Matthew Lopez - Future Dude
• Jonathan Rohrbacher - Benny/Tony
• Margie Acosta - Horatio's Mom
• Josh Elwell - Teddy Beans
• Richard Botte - Danny America
• Hawley Laterza - Gruntilda
• Jennifer Jensen - Herself
• Luke Chatfield - Thark the Man-Possum
• Garett A. Hunter - Lobo Fuerte/Jessse the Man-Snake/"frankie.jpg"
• John Wanser - Jon
• Kevin Bowen - Dr. Poque's old boss
• Tommy Tallarico - Hairy Gary the Feral Child/Himself (outtake[1])
• Kevin Smith - Himself
• Shigeru Miyamoto - Himself
• Evan Morrison - Thug
• Eric Baudour - Ponch

• Rocco Botte - Co-creator/Writer/Producer
• Derrick Acosta - Co-creator/Writer
• Shawn Chatfield - Co-creator/Writer
• Ian Luckey - Composer (Version 1)
• Josh Jones - Composer (Version 2)
• The Aquabats - Additional Music
• T.D. Philostrate - Production company made-up to insult someone else.
• Vanessa Luckey - Costumes
• Garrett Hunter - Makeup/Effects (Version 2)
• Shmorky - Version 2 Opening Animation
• Iain Stasukevich - Director of Photography, "What The Hell Happened to Mega 64?"
• Evan Morrison - Grip, "What The Hell Happened to Mega 64?"

Currently available via the website and iTunes, there is a podcast consisting of the main cast and occasionaly various people of the additional cast. The podcast is only available in audio format, though the 31st episode of the podcast is expected to be available in video.

• List of Mega64 skits

• Mega64 Official Website
• Mega64 Podcast
• Mega64 at the Internet Movie Database
• Mega64 Community Gallery at SplinterCell.com
• San Diego CityBEAT Article

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