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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|FX Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 21, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 21, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 21, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 21, 2011}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-next-big-thing|75}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB||}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic Camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hollywood Monsters }} | ||
|steam appid = 58570 | |steam appid = 58570 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1819705999 |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 10113 | ||
+ | |igdb = the-next-big-thing | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = next-big-thing | ||
|wikipedia = The Next Big Thing (video game) | |wikipedia = The Next Big Thing (video game) | ||
|winehq = 12935 | |winehq = 12935 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{ii}} Known as "Hollywood Monsters 2" in ''FX Interactive'' retail version, in Spain and Italy. Collector's edition disc includes [[Hollywood Monsters]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1819705999|the_next_big_thing}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/58570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/58570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation | {{DRM|SecuROM|8|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation | English version. {{DRM|SecuROM|8|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | German version. {{DRM|SecuROM|8}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | next-big-thing | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Russian version. {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | drm-free | Polish version. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | drm-free | Known as "Hollywood Monsters 2". Spanish & Italian version | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B004YWL306 | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2077-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_next_big_thing | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-next-big-thing | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-next-big-thing | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-next-big-thing | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 58570 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 58570 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-next-big-thing | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110423112858/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id430203668 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\58570\remote\}} | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\58570\remote\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|programdata}}\Pendulo Studios\HM2\ps.config<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=2022-07-30|comment=With FX Interactive's Hollywood Monsters 2 version}}</ref>}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Configuration file is encrypted. | ||
+ | {{++}} FX Interactive "Hollywood Monsters 2" version configuration file is not encrypted. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\58570\remote\}} | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\58570\remote\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|programdata}}\Pendulo Studios\HM2\SAVEGAME<ref>{{Refcheck|user=LukasThyWalls|date=2022-07-30|comment=FX Interactive's Hollywood monsters 2 Version}}</ref>}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Next Big Thing external settings.png|External video settings.}} | {{Image|The Next Big Thing external settings.png|External video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|The Next Big Thing settings.png|In-game general settings integrated into menu. Available are master volume and subtitles on/off.}} | {{Image|The Next Big Thing settings.png|In-game general settings integrated into menu. Available are master volume and subtitles on/off.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term| | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Static aspect}} 16:9 |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = 1920x1080 which is scaled using [[wikipedia: | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Internal render resolution is locked at 1920x1080, which is then scaled to the selected output resolution using [[wikipedia:Image scaling#Algorithms|nearest neighbor]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Only master volume. | |separate volume notes = Only master volume. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/421-the-next-big-thing-german-patch/ download for GOG.com release]. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Aka Hollywood Monsters 2. Retail Only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Aka Hollywood Monsters 2. Retail only. [http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13956.0 Translation for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:25, 22 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Péndulo Studios | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
FX Interactive | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 21, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | April 21, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Hollywood Monsters |
Hollywood Monsters | |
---|---|
Hollywood Monsters | 1997 |
The Next Big Thing (Hollywood Monsters 2) | 2011 |
- Known as "Hollywood Monsters 2" in FX Interactive retail version, in Spain and Italy. Collector's edition disc includes Hollywood Monsters.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | English version. SecuROM 8 and SecuROM PA DRM. | |||
Retail | German version. SecuROM 8 DRM. | |||
Retail | Russian version. StarForce 5 DRM. | |||
Retail | Polish version. | |||
Retail | Known as "Hollywood Monsters 2". Spanish & Italian version | |||
Amazon.com | SecuROM PA DRM. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\58570\remote\ |
Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\Pendulo Studios\HM2\ps.config[2][Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/58570/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
- FX Interactive "Hollywood Monsters 2" version configuration file is not encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\58570\remote\ |
Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\Pendulo Studios\HM2\SAVEGAME[3][Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/58570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Static aspect 16:9 | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Internal render resolution is locked at 1920x1080, which is then scaled to the selected output resolution using nearest neighbor. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Limited to 60 fps. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only master volume. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only | |||
French | ||||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
Italian | Aka Hollywood Monsters 2. Retail Only. | |||
Russian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Spanish | Aka Hollywood Monsters 2. Retail only. Translation for digital releases. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista SP1 or 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel/AMD 2.0 GHz equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista/7) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X800 Intel GMA 3000 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel/AMD, 2 GHz or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X800 Intel GMA 3000 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/58570/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (58570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2022-07-30
- With FX Interactive's Hollywood Monsters 2 version
- ↑ Verified by User:LukasThyWalls on 2022-07-30
- FX Interactive's Hollywood monsters 2 Version