Robb Alvey (born Robert Lee) is an American roller coaster reviewer and video game producer. Alvey has ridden over 1400 coasters around the world, and has documented his travels and those of others on his website Theme Park Review.[1][2] He has been featured on related documentaries for Discovery Channel, Travel Channel,[3] and TLC.
Robb Alvey | |
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| Born | Robert Lee Southern California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Video game producer |
| Known for | Theme Park Review |
Career
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Alvey is best known as a roller coaster reviewer and aficionado. His Theme Park Review website was started in 1996 and became a site for coaster videos, photos, forums, and information about theme parks and roller coasters. As of 2012, the website sees over 2 million visitors a year[4] and has more than 35,000 registered members.[5] After the popularity of his website increased, a number of people indicated they wished to be involved in his theme park tours, so he began selling tickets for fans to accompany him. These tours were organized by Alvey through his website and span multiple theme parks across the United States and internationally, such as the Middle America Tour in August 2010, where seventeen theme parks were attended over the course of fifteen days,[6] and a 40-person world tour that included Aussie World in Australia.[7] He is also a member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts organization.[8]
He has also worked as a video game producer on a number of games including the remake A Boy and His Blob[9] and Call of Duty: United Offensive.[10] Companies he has worked with include MGM Interactive,[11] WayForward Technologies,[9] Take-Two Interactive,[12] and Gray Matter Studios.[13]
He has been featured in the television series Insane Coaster Wars as a roller coaster "expert".[14]
He currently lives in Orlando, Florida.[5]
Filmography/games
edit| Film/Game | Type | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insane Coaster Wars[14] | TV series | 2012 | Self |
| Centipede: Infestation | Video game | 2011 | Producer |
| Thor: God of Thunder | Video game | 2011 | Producer |
| SpongeBob SquigglePants | Video game | 2011 | Producer |
| Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame | Video game | 2010 | Producer |
| Roller Coasters in the Raw: HD Volume 1 | Movie | 2010 | Director/Producer/Editor |
| Barbie and the Three Musketeers | Video game | 2009 | Producer |
| Roller Coasters in the Raw: Volume 4 | Movie | 2009 | Director/Producer/Editor |
| A Boy and His Blob[9] | Video game | 2009 | Producer |
| Roller Coasters in the Raw: Volume 3 | Movie | 2009 | Director/Producer/Editor |
| Roller Coasters in the Raw: Volume 2 | Movie | 2008 | Director/Producer/Editor |
| Roller Coasters in the Raw: Volume 1 | Movie | 2007 | Director/Producer/Editor |
| Transformers: The Game | Video game | 2007 | Producer |
| Call of Duty 3 | Video game | 2006 | Consulting producer |
| The Movies | Video game | 2005 | Consulting producer |
| Call of Duty 2: Big Red One | Video game | 2005 | Producer |
| Call of Duty: United Offensive[13] | Video game | 2004 | Executive producer |
| Mall Tycoon[12] | Video game | 2002 | Executive producer |
| Stronghold | Video game | 2001 | Executive producer |
| Jetfighter IV: Fortress America[15] | Video game | 2000 | Executive producer |
| Sheep | Video game | 2000 | Executive producer |
| Tomorrow Never Dies[16] | Video game | 1999 | Executive producer |
| WarGames: Defcon 1 | Video game | 1998 | Director/Executive producer |
| Spot Goes to Hollywood | Video game | 1995 | Producer |
| The Jungle Book[17] | Video game | 1994 | Game designer/Producer |
| The Lion King | Video game | 1994 | Production coordinator |
| The 7th Guest | Video game | 1993 | Producer |
| Disney's Aladdin | Video game | 1993 | Producer |
| Dune II | Video game | 1992 | Production coordinator |
References
edit- ^ Christopher Kompanek (August 4, 2012). "High times". New York Post. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ Brady MacDonald (June 26, 2012). "Top thrill rides compete in Travel Channel's 'Insane Coaster Wars'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ Rani Robinson (September 20, 2012). "Rollercoaster Expert Travels to China!". Travel Channel. Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ Joshua Adam Hicks (August 5, 2011). "Travel group is on a roll". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved December 20, 2012 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Andrew Martins (August 25, 2011). "Roller coaster lovers take a ride at Great Adventure". Suburban. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ Lee Filas (August 14, 2010). "A Venomous Debate". Daily Herald. Retrieved December 20, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Bianca Clare (April 1, 2011). "Ride reviewer on a roll". Gold Coast Mail. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ Addson, Lisa (July 1999). "yaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!". Orange Coast. Vol. 25, no. 7. pp. 99–103. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ a b c Jason Dobson (March 20, 2009). "Joystiq interview: Majesco, WayForward spill the jelly beans on A Boy and His Blob". Joystiq. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ Staff writer (April 16, 2004). "Call of Duty: United Offensive Interview". IGN. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ Staff writer (1995). "Appointments". Animation. Animation Magazine, Inc.: 17. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- ^ a b Staff writer (December 4, 2001). "Mall Tycoon Q&A". GameSpot. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ a b Staff writer (August 2, 2004). "Robb Alvey & Jason West LiveWire Interview". GameSpy. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
- ^ a b Mekado Murphy (July 6, 2012). "Best at Twisting and Terrorizing? Audience Decides". The New York Times. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ "JetFighter IV: Fortress America". MobyGames. GameFly. October 23, 2001. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ Staff writer (May 11, 1999). "Pre-E3: Tomorrow Never Dies Interview". IGN. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ "Disney's The Jungle Book Tech Info". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
Further reading
edit- Kubersky, Seth (April 10, 2013). "Live Active Cultures". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved April 26, 2013.