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'''''Ashes Cricket 2013''''' is a [[cricket]] [[video game]] that was developed by [[Trickstar Games]] and published by [[505 Games]]. The game was released on 22 November 2013 for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], exclusively via [[Steam (software)|Steam]], for a short period of time before it was removed from sale. Furthermore, on 28 November 2013 the publisher [[505 Games]] formally announced that the game had been cancelled and that refunds were to be given to anyone who had purchased it on Steam. It has been regarded by critics as one of the [[List of video games notable for negative reception|worst video games of all time]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Gaston |first=Martin |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ashes-cricket-2013-cancelled/1100-6416479/ |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 cancelled |publisher=GameSpot |date=2013-11-28 |accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25137093|title=BBC News - Ashes Cricket 2013 game taken off sale|work=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=28 November 2013}}</ref>
'''''Ashes Cricket 2013''''' was a [[cricket]] [[video game]] that was developed by [[Trickstar Games]] and published by [[505 Games]]. The game was released on 22 November 2013 for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], exclusively via [[Steam (service)|Steam]], for a short period of time before it was removed from sale. Furthermore, on 28 November 2013 the publisher [[505 Games]] formally announced that the game had been cancelled and that refunds were to be given to anyone who had purchased it on Steam.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gaston |first=Martin |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ashes-cricket-2013-cancelled/1100-6416479/ |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 cancelled |publisher=GameSpot |date=2013-11-28 |accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25137093|title=BBC News - Ashes Cricket 2013 game taken off sale|work=[[BBC Online]]|date=28 November 2013|accessdate=28 November 2013}}</ref>


Ashes 2013 featured the official licensed [[Australia national cricket team|Australian]] and [[England cricket team|English]] cricket teams, as well as 14 unlicensed national teams. The [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Wii U]] and retail PC game platforms were also cancelled.
Ashes 2013 featured the official licensed [[Australia national cricket team|Australian]] and [[England cricket team|English]] cricket teams, as well as 14 unlicensed national teams. The [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Wii U]], and retail PC releases were all cancelled following the game's troubled development and brief launch on Steam.


==Features==
==Features==
The game featured the complete 2013 Ashes cricket event series. It also planned for an improved fielding editor with up to 60 fielding options. There was also a plan for a new-look batting system which allows for a larger variety of shots. Weather and pitch conditions would also affect bowling styles.<ref name="m">{{cite web|url=http://m.t3.com/reviews/ashes-cricket-2013-review |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 preview &#124; T3 |publisher=M.t3.com |date=30 May 2013 |accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> In addition to commentaries by [[Mark Nicholas]], [[David Lloyd (cricketer)|David Lloyd]] and [[Michael Slater]].<ref name="m" />
The game featured the [[2013 Ashes series|2013 Ashes cricket event series]]. It also planned for an improved fielding editor with up to 60 fielding options. There was also a plan for a new-look batting system which allows for a larger variety of shots. Weather and pitch conditions would also affect bowling styles.<ref name="m">{{cite web|url=http://m.t3.com/reviews/ashes-cricket-2013-review |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 preview &#124; T3 |publisher=M.t3.com |date=30 May 2013 |accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> Match commentary is provided by [[Mark Nicholas]], [[David Lloyd (cricketer)|David Lloyd]] and [[Michael Slater]].<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/business/nicholas-lloyd-slater-join-ashes-cricket-2013-commentary-team|title = Nicholas, Lloyd, Slater join Ashes Cricket 2013 commentary team|journal = MCV|date = 15 May 2019}}</ref>


==Development==
==Development==
[[Trickstar Games]] was developing a new gaming system built upon the Beta version of Unity Engine to provide better gameplay in batting, bowling and fielding. The game was originally to be released on 21 June 2013, however the release date was moved back to July 2013.<ref name="cricketgaming">{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.cricketgaming.net/news/ashes-cricket-2013-delayed-july/101273/ |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 delayed until July |publisher=CricketGaming |date=19 June 2013 |accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> With a release date still not specified, there were concerns that the game would not even make the revised July release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/ashes_cricket_2013/news/ashes_cricket_2013_release_date_in_a_state_of_flux_following_delay.html |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 release date 'in a state of flux' following delay - Ashes Cricket 2013 for Xbox 360 News |publisher=Videogamer.com |date=1 July 2013 |accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> 505 Games then confirmed the game was being further delayed for a November 2013 release due to quality concerns, stating it is "simply not worthy of the Ashes name", despite the fact that the new release date missed the opening of the real-life Ashes series in Australia.<ref name="GamedelayedforNov2013">{{cite web|url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/07/29/ashes-cricket-2013-delayed-to-november |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 Delayed to November |first=Luke |last=Karmali |publisher=IGN UK |date=29 July 2013 |accessdate=29 July 2013}}</ref>
[[Trickstar Games]] was developing a new gaming system built upon the beta version of [[Unity Engine]] to provide better gameplay in batting, bowling, and fielding. The game was originally to be released on June 21, 2013, however the release date was moved back to July 2013.<ref name="cricketgaming">{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.cricketgaming.net/news/ashes-cricket-2013-delayed-july/101273/ |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 delayed until July |publisher=CricketGaming |date=19 June 2013 |accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> With a release date still not specified, there were concerns that the game would not even make the revised July release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/ashes_cricket_2013/news/ashes_cricket_2013_release_date_in_a_state_of_flux_following_delay.html |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 release date 'in a state of flux' following delay - Ashes Cricket 2013 for Xbox 360 News |publisher=Videogamer.com |date=1 July 2013 |accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> 505 Games then confirmed the game was being further delayed from a November 2013 release due to quality concerns, stating it is "simply not worthy of the Ashes name", despite the fact that the new release date missed the opening of the real-life Ashes series in Australia.<ref name="GamedelayedforNov2013">{{cite web|url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/07/29/ashes-cricket-2013-delayed-to-november |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 Delayed to November |first=Luke |last=Karmali |publisher=IGN UK |date=29 July 2013 |accessdate=29 July 2013}}</ref>


In that time, Mike Fegan of Trickstar Games had promised regular updates. He started a weekly video diary on the official ''Ashes Cricket 2013'' Facebook page, but the flow of updates dried up over time and information about the game ceased.
In that time, Mike Fegan of Trickstar Games had promised regular updates. He started a weekly video diary on the official ''Ashes Cricket 2013'' Facebook page, but the flow of updates dried up over time and information about the game ceased.


The game was eventually released on [[Steam (software)|Steam]] on 22 November 2013 without fanfare. However, the game was clearly unfit for release, as it contained major bugs and issues including poorly implemented and documented controls, badly outdated graphics, poor character animations, and other non-functioning features.
The game was eventually released on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on 22 November 2013.


==Reception==
==Reception==
The game was universally panned by critics, cricket fans and the media, and there were several videos on YouTube featuring these bugs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu5iUoXmKFjXtvkuyMHvdvaPvd-CdnFa |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref> The ''Ashes Cricket 2013'' Facebook page has since been deleted, and the Twitter feed has remained inactive since July 2013.
The game received negative reviews from critics, cricket fans and the media, and there were several videos on [[YouTube]] featuring extensive bugs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu5iUoXmKFjXtvkuyMHvdvaPvd-CdnFa |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref> The ''Ashes Cricket 2013'' Facebook page has since been deleted, and the Twitter feed has remained inactive since July 2013.


Four days later after its release, it was removed from sale. It was finally announced on 28 November that all production of the game had been cancelled, along with plans to release console versions of the game, and that all people who purchased the game would receive a full refund. The publisher [[505 Games]] apologized to the game's users and turned its attention to "protecting the Ashes name and that of the ECB and Cricket Australia".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/11/28/comically-terrible-ashes-2013-game-officially-cancelled |title=Comically Terrible Ashes 2013 Game Officially Cancelled - IGN |publisher=Au.ign.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref>
Four days later after its release, it was removed from sale. It was finally announced on 28 November that all production of the game had been cancelled, along with plans to release console versions of the game, and that all people who purchased the game would receive a full refund. The publisher [[505 Games]] apologized to the game's users and turned its attention to "protecting the Ashes name and that of the ECB and Cricket Australia".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/11/28/comically-terrible-ashes-2013-game-officially-cancelled |title=Comically Terrible Ashes 2013 Game Officially Cancelled - IGN |publisher=Au.ign.com |date= 28 November 2013|accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref>


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It is widely featured as one of the worst games of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-gist-5-of-the-worst-games-of-2013/2300-6416658/ |title=The Gist - 5 Of The Worst Games Of 2013 - The Gist |publisher=GameSpot |date=2013-12-30 |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcinvasion.com/worst-pc-game-launch-2013-results-plus-selections |title=IncGamers' Worst PC Game Launch of 2013 - The Results |publisher=PCInvasion.com |date=2014-01-08 |accessdate=2016-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lazygamer.net/xbox-360/the-10-worst-games-of-2013/ |title=The 10 worst games of 2013 &#124; Lazygamer .:: The Worlds Best Video Game News :: |publisher=Lazygamer . |date= 26 December 2013|accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://popinsomniacs.com/2013/12/16/most-disappointing-video-games-of-2013/ |title=Most Disappointing Video Games Of 2013 |publisher=Pop Insomniacs |date= |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.game-debate.com/news/?news=10697&game=Ashes%20Cricket%202013&title=The%20Worst%20Games%20Of%202013 |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 News - The Worst Games Of 2013 |publisher=Game-debate.com |date=2014-01-01 |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Dan Maher |url=https://home.bt.com/entertainment/games/gamesfeatures/the-worst-games-of-2013-11363860960055 |title=The worst games of 2013 - BT |publisher=Home.bt.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref>
It is quite widely featured as one of the worst games of 2013.
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-gist-5-of-the-worst-games-of-2013/2300-6416658/ |title=The Gist - 5 Of The Worst Games Of 2013 - The Gist |publisher=GameSpot |date=2013-12-30 |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcinvasion.com/worst-pc-game-launch-2013-results-plus-selections |title=IncGamers' Worst PC Game Launch of 2013 - The Results |publisher=PCInvasion.com |date=2014-01-08 |accessdate=2016-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lazygamer.net/xbox-360/the-10-worst-games-of-2013/ |title=The 10 worst games of 2013 &#124; Lazygamer .:: The Worlds Best Video Game News :: |publisher=Lazygamer . |date= |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://popinsomniacs.com/2013/12/16/most-disappointing-video-games-of-2013/ |title=Most Disappointing Video Games Of 2013 |publisher=Pop Insomniacs |date= |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.game-debate.com/news/?news=10697&game=Ashes%20Cricket%202013&title=The%20Worst%20Games%20Of%202013 |title=Ashes Cricket 2013 News - The Worst Games Of 2013 |publisher=Game-debate.com |date=2014-01-01 |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Dan Maher |url=https://home.bt.com/entertainment/games/gamesfeatures/the-worst-games-of-2013-11363860960055 |title=The worst games of 2013 - BT |publisher=Home.bt.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.ashescricket2013.com/}}
* {{official website|http://www.ashescricket2013.com/}}
* [http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ashes-cricket-2013 Metacritic review summary]
* [https://www.metacritic.com/game/ashes-cricket-2013/critic-reviews/?platform=pc Metacritic review summary]
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Latest revision as of 07:20, 13 September 2024

This article is about the video game. For the series of Test matches, see 2013 Ashes series.

Ashes Cricket 2013
Box art
Developer(s)Trickstar Games
Publisher(s)505 Games
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • WW: 22 November 2013
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, Multi player, Online

Ashes Cricket 2013 was a cricket video game that was developed by Trickstar Games and published by 505 Games. The game was released on 22 November 2013 for Windows, exclusively via Steam, for a short period of time before it was removed from sale. Furthermore, on 28 November 2013 the publisher 505 Games formally announced that the game had been cancelled and that refunds were to be given to anyone who had purchased it on Steam.[1][2]

Ashes 2013 featured the official licensed Australian and English cricket teams, as well as 14 unlicensed national teams. The Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and retail PC releases were all cancelled following the game's troubled development and brief launch on Steam.

Features

[edit]

The game featured the 2013 Ashes cricket event series. It also planned for an improved fielding editor with up to 60 fielding options. There was also a plan for a new-look batting system which allows for a larger variety of shots. Weather and pitch conditions would also affect bowling styles.[3] Match commentary is provided by Mark Nicholas, David Lloyd and Michael Slater.[4]

Development

[edit]

Trickstar Games was developing a new gaming system built upon the beta version of Unity Engine to provide better gameplay in batting, bowling, and fielding. The game was originally to be released on June 21, 2013, however the release date was moved back to July 2013.[5] With a release date still not specified, there were concerns that the game would not even make the revised July release.[6] 505 Games then confirmed the game was being further delayed from a November 2013 release due to quality concerns, stating it is "simply not worthy of the Ashes name", despite the fact that the new release date missed the opening of the real-life Ashes series in Australia.[7]

In that time, Mike Fegan of Trickstar Games had promised regular updates. He started a weekly video diary on the official Ashes Cricket 2013 Facebook page, but the flow of updates dried up over time and information about the game ceased.

The game was eventually released on Steam on 22 November 2013.

Reception

[edit]

The game received negative reviews from critics, cricket fans and the media, and there were several videos on YouTube featuring extensive bugs.[8] The Ashes Cricket 2013 Facebook page has since been deleted, and the Twitter feed has remained inactive since July 2013.

Four days later after its release, it was removed from sale. It was finally announced on 28 November that all production of the game had been cancelled, along with plans to release console versions of the game, and that all people who purchased the game would receive a full refund. The publisher 505 Games apologized to the game's users and turned its attention to "protecting the Ashes name and that of the ECB and Cricket Australia".[9]

It is widely featured as one of the worst games of 2013.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

References

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  1. ^ Gaston, Martin (28 November 2013). "Ashes Cricket 2013 cancelled". GameSpot. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. ^ "BBC News - Ashes Cricket 2013 game taken off sale". BBC Online. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Ashes Cricket 2013 preview | T3". M.t3.com. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Nicholas, Lloyd, Slater join Ashes Cricket 2013 commentary team". MCV. 15 May 2019.
  5. ^ "Ashes Cricket 2013 delayed until July". CricketGaming. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Ashes Cricket 2013 release date 'in a state of flux' following delay - Ashes Cricket 2013 for Xbox 360 News". Videogamer.com. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  7. ^ Karmali, Luke (29 July 2013). "Ashes Cricket 2013 Delayed to November". IGN UK. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Ashes Cricket 2013". YouTube. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  9. ^ "Comically Terrible Ashes 2013 Game Officially Cancelled - IGN". Au.ign.com. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  10. ^ "The Gist - 5 Of The Worst Games Of 2013 - The Gist". GameSpot. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  11. ^ "IncGamers' Worst PC Game Launch of 2013 - The Results". PCInvasion.com. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  12. ^ "The 10 worst games of 2013 | Lazygamer .:: The Worlds Best Video Game News ::". Lazygamer . 26 December 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  13. ^ "Most Disappointing Video Games Of 2013". Pop Insomniacs. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  14. ^ "Ashes Cricket 2013 News - The Worst Games Of 2013". Game-debate.com. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  15. ^ Dan Maher. "The worst games of 2013 - BT". Home.bt.com. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
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