Jurassic Park III dinosaur-bird connection, said the feathers quills added to the "Velociraptor" for "Jurassic Park III" "looked like a roadrunner's toupee", but conceded that feathers are difficult subjects for computer animation and speculated that "Jurassic Park IV"'s raptors would have more realistic with plumage. In 2002, Crichton said he had not watched the film. A teaser trailer was released online in September 2000. Universal avoided excessive early marketing to prevent a possible backlash; the studio believed awareness of the film was already sufficient. Marketing began in April 2001, three months before the film's release. The first footage from the film was aired
Scan Command: Jurassic Park looking for fast-paced, arcade action won't enjoy Scan Command, but those who like to tinker and solve puzzles should find the game engaging." Carol Mangis of "PC Magazine" called the game and its barcode element "really fun." "Computer Shopper" recommended the game for shoppers of the 2001 Christmas season. In 2002, "Scan Command: Jurassic Park" was nominated by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for the PC Family Game of the Year award, but lost to "Backyard Basketball". Scan Command: Jurassic Park Scan Command: Jurassic Park (also known as Jurassic Park: Scan Command) is a 2001 fighting strategy video