way." The series was initially planned for only one season with the potential to return as a 1998 mid-season replacement. However, due to production difficulties, the show was not continued after its 12-episode first season. The show ran over budget and there were creative differences between Donovan Cook, the producer and director of the show, and Walt Dohrn, the developer and also a director of the show. Episodes Video game Nightmare Ned is a computer game for Microsoft Windows that was developed alongside the animated series. The game was based on a concept by Sue and Terry Shakespeare. It was initially planned for a September 2, 1997 release – however, this release date was evidently pushed back based on the most recent files on the CD-ROM being dated September 16; it was eventually released on October 7. Developed by Creative Capers Entertainment and Window Painters Ltd. and published by Disney Interactive Studios, the game was Disney Interactive's first video game release that was developed by a subcontracted developer. An unlicensed localization by was released in Russia in the early 2000s under the name Один дома: Ночные кошмарики (Odin doma: Nochnye koshmariki; Russian for "Alone at Home: Nightly Nightmares"). Unlike the TV series, the animation in the game used digital ink and paint. It was designed to take advantage of Intel MMX technology. Nightmare Ned was the first CD-ROM to use full-motion video streaming technology. Much of the same voice cast from the show was also utilized for the video game. The game was promoted through print ads, advertisements on Disney VHS releases, and an online campaign on Yahooligans!. Sequels for the game were planned but were never released. Gameplay The game features Ned traveling through adventure portals into five different nightmare worlds: Ned's Graveyard Nightmare, Ned's School Nightmare, Ned's Medical Nightmare, Ned's Nightmare in the Attic, Basement and Beyond, and Ned's Bathroom Nightmare. Each portal has a corresponding representative "shadow creature" that, through exploration of the world, eventually reveals itself to be someone or something harmless. The game generally features a sidescrolling interface, but utilizes multiple layers to create depth. Ned's yo-yo serves as the main weapon against enemies. Reception The Nightmare Ned video game was critically acclaimed and was nominated for two CODiE awards. In 1998, it received a Parents' Choice Award. In June 1998, it received a silver award from I.D. Magazine. In October 1998, it received an