We guess this next one will finally settle the score for video game Dave Mirra BMX Challenge. As you all probably know by now, this game didn't do well in North America. This time, Oxygen Games will try to score a Perfect 10 as it makes BMX Challenge available in UK.

The game itself has a lot of noteworthy features such as an intuitive control system, different modes, customizable characters, around 17 levels in nine environments, and a host of collectable and upgradeable in-game items.

Speaking about modes, Dave Mirra BMX Challenge offers Ad-hoc wireless play for up to four people. Prior to all these, we've already shared with you a lot of screenshots and gameplay videos for this video game. Have you already made up your mind if this game's worth your money or not?

If you're still undecided, maybe this official statement from Oxygen Games itself will finally sway you over, "Utilizing sophisticated bike and rider physics to give the game realistic responses, 'Mirra' allows players to experience all the thrills and spills of one of extreme sports’ most popular activities."

Here's another trailer video for upcoming title Dave Mirra BMX Challenge. Basically, the clip below is similar with all the previous trailers released for the title: It shows Dave Mirra doing his thing interspersed with in-game footage, most possibly to show the similarities between BMX Challenge and the real thing.

Anyway, more than for North American fans, this promotional video is for those in UK as the title will be arriving there on June 15. Dave Mirra BMX Challenge first arrived in the U.S. back in November 2006. It was developed by Oxygen Entertainment and will be published by Crave Entertainment.

It should be remembered that BMX Challenge didn't quite rate well in North America. It would be interesting to know what reception PSP owners in other markets are going to give it.

   

It really took Oxygen Entertainment a long while before delivering Dave Mirra BMX Challenge in UK. It should be remembered that the video game title had several release date reschedules beginning April to May. Maybe IGN's words really got in the way and Oxygen as well as Crave Entertainment took the time to polish the game.

Anyway, if all things go well, fans in UK should finally find BMX Challenge in retail stores starting June 15. Despite the delays and many road blocks, the star Dave Mirra still sounded excited about the game as he said, "this game is the closest thing to reality without the cost of the bumps and bruises."

For the benefit of those who have no idea what Dave Mirra BMX Challenge has to offer, we listed down some of the game's noteworthy features:

• Dave Mirra BMX Challenge is a first to format release
• Intuitive control system, realistic responsiveness, and pumping sound track
• Ad-hoc wireless play for up to 4 people
• Trick attack, training and race playability with exhibition, novice and pro modes
• Evolving track progression
• Flips, grinds and grabs have all been implemented into the game - performing them grants speed boosts
• Create your very own customizable riders with detailed create-a-character mode
• In depth career mode
• 17 levels, nine environments and a selection of bikes to unlock and upgrade
• Earn better bikes, increase trick ability, complete gravity-defying moves
• Perform over 100 tricks
• Clothing collectables throughout the levels – gather these items to unlock extra clothing options
• Compete head-to-head with other opponents online in mini games such as Simple Race, Capture the Clown, Who's the Leader, Biggest Trick Combo and Best Score.

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge will finally be launched in UK sometime this May. We know gaming site IGN already dubbed this title as the worst ever, but still, we believe that those who haven't played it yet should give it a fair chance.

To those of you who are not aware, BMX Challenge was developed by Crave Entertainment in partnership with Left Field Productions. One of the developers in Left Field, John Brandwood, was recently interviewed and he talked freely about the video game. He reiterated that the PlayStation Portable's (PSP) hardware allowed them to improve the PlayStation 2 (PS2) original.

We're taking advantage of the PSP's incredible power to bring a full PS2-style experience to the handheld market. The biggest thing we did was include an auto-land feature. This allows the player to rotate the bike freely in the air with minimal risk of crashing because the bike rotation didn't complete on landing.

Aside from that, Brandwood mentioned that the game's ad-hoc multiplayer modes are quite addicting. When asked about the new features present in the PSP version, Brandwood remarked that the trick-based racing to the BMX arena is actually something new. Here, the usual racing game is modified as players are allowed to get off the regular pathway and do tricks to improve their position in the race. Then he added,

This was the first time we've made levels that include two separate circuits. Players do a couple of laps around one circuit, and then the course splits into the second circuit. This makes our levels huge! As with all new features, this presented some challenges. I'm happy to report that all the challenges we encountered while doing the two circuits were overcome.

All in all, Dave Mirra BMX Challenge features nine environments in which players are allowed to either race in or ride freestyle. There are a total of 17 levels and aside from the multiplayer mode, there are Exhibition, Novice, and Pro Circuit as well.

When asked if they considered releasing it on DS platform, Brandwood just quipped,

I'm afraid that we never seriously considered the DS as a target for this project. While we're huge Nintendo fans here at Left Field Productions, the DS just isn't a suitable platform for the kind of game that we wanted to make.

Yeah, yeah. We know Dave Mirra BMX Challenge is not one of the most sought-after video game titles out there, and that's probably because gaming site IGN labeled it as "the worst game ever." Well, for UK fans who disagree with that label, you will get the chance to try BMX Challenge by May, so that you can give the game a spin first before passing judgment on this title.

As it goes, Oxygen Games and Crave Entertainment seem unfazed by critics, and the two are still banking heavily on the popularity of Dave Mirra. In fact, they just released a new video for the title that aims to better associate the game with the real-life biker. The new video even has the slogan, "The King of BMX is back. Kiss the sky. Or the concrete. It's up to you."

Also, the said video is interspersed with in-game footage and cut-scenes of the real Dave Mirra performing gravity-defying stunts himself. We're guessing that Oxygen and Crave are aiming for is for fans who want to feel the rush brought by the sport through their PlayStation Portable (PSP) units.

Enough yadda. We hosted the video and you can download it below. Watch it tell and feel free to tell us what you think.

Download: Dave Mirra BMX Challenge 30-sec video

It would be remembered that gaming site IGN was rather harsh on Oxygen Games' Dave Mirra BMX Challenge. IGN gave it a score of 2, meaning terrible, and dubbed it as "the worst PSP game yet".

But then again, reviews are still different from the actual experience. Our friends from UK will get to experience the game this May. Courtesy of Oxygen Games, Dave Mirra BMX Challenge showcases nine environments in which players could either race in or ride freestyle. Some of these environments include s Shipyard, Far East, Washington Heights, and a NASA space shuttle. There are 17 levels all in all and the different modes are Exhibition, Novice, as well as Pro Circuit.

Players, furthermore, could challenge their friends via the ad hoc wireless play (1 to 4 players). We really hope that the game will give justice to the athlete. Whenever we hear the name, all that comes to mind are gravity-defying moves that are nothing short of stellar.

If IGN's thumbs down review of Dave Mirra BMX Challenge didn't faze you, you'll be glad to know the game finally got a solid release date: April 2007. In case you missed the harsher-than-harsh criticisms of the game, IGN placed Dave Mirra BMX Challenge on the pile of Don't Buy saying the game takes only three hours to complete.

But then again maybe the IGN reviewer was having a bad day or he just didn't like the game on a personal level. You may have a different take on it. Anyway, Dave Mirra BMX Challenge is a a high profile extreme action title that features big air and sick tricks and challenging racing and trick competitions to prove their skill on and off the ground. Oxygen Games says the game's sophisticated bike and rider physics give the game realistic responses including diving hard into the ground.

Originally scheduled to ship two months ago, Dave Mirra BMX Challenge could be the best (or worst) thing you can buy for US$ 29.99.

They say that the textures are bland and frame rate sucks. They say that the soundtrack is pretty much lifeless and generic. They say the gameplay is a big "no." They say that the only this it has going for it presentation-wise is character customization (and only that). They say that you can beat the game in three hours and after that, there's no reason to go back.

Now, we ask, do you guys agree? If in you don't, then why?

About the only game this blogger can think of that sucks as much as this was Superman for the N64 by Titus. But that one got a score of 3.4 from IGN. Given that GameTrailers named Superman64 the "worst game of ALL TIME" and it got a 3.4, does this mean that we've got a new winn.. er, all time worst?

Too bad it had to be on the PSP. Oh well, so much for the nice looking screens.

Since I'm feeling a bit too happy today (uh-oh, sounds like a mental condition. oh dear, he's - more than happy - ) I'll post the YouTube vid of the worst games of all time here. Try to see from their list how Dave Mirra's game compares.

Crave Entertainment has recently announced that Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for the PSP is shipping to retailers across North America at a suggested retail price of $29.99.

We've covered game details already, but just in case you're new to this, the latest installment is set to feature an arcade style feel of play, with 17 levels, nine different environments, and nine bikes. Each environment will have two race paths and can be played in either trick-, or race-based modes. It has multiplayer mode that allows up to four players to compete via ad hoc wireless play.

If you're a Dave Mirra fan and you've got thirty bucks to burn, this game should be at the retailers. Just a heads up for you guys in case you're into this thing.

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge is one of the many creations that will prove to one and all that mean machines do not only come in four-wheeled gas gobblers, it could also come in an engine-less, two-wheeled package. The upcoming game features 17 levels set in nine environments and supports wireless play for up to four players. You also get to ride custom-made bikes.

This coming October is definitely going to be one special month for Dave Mirra. Not only because the Dave Mirra BMX Challenge is scheduled for an October release, but also because he and his wife, Lauren, is expecting their first bundle of joy in the same month. Since October is still far from now, here are some of the game's screenshots for you to gaze at while waiting.