TOCA 2: Touring Cars is one of those rare occurrences of the right game at the right time. Released at the tail end of 1998, it fully took advantage of the racing game frenzy that had been set off by Gran Turismo the year prior. But TOCA 2 was not a Gran Turismo copycat –Continue reading “TOCA 2 Touring Cars – Total Engrossment”
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A Deeper Look – Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
I’ve been on a bit of a roll lately discussing car racing video games that attempted to cash in on the Tuner craze of the 2000s. The game that probably went all-in the hardest was Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. Released in 2007, Juiced 2 was a sort of middle ground between Need for SpeedContinue reading “A Deeper Look – Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights”
Ivan “Ironman” Stewart’s Super Off Road
This game, with an incredibly long name, was one of my favourites when I was nine years old. After its release it immediately shot to the top of my list of must play machines whenever I’d spot one in an arcade. I’d drop several dollars’ worth of quarters into the machine – not exactly chumpContinue reading “Ivan “Ironman” Stewart’s Super Off Road”
Enter the Sims – Grand Prix Circuit
Last week I discussed Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II and declared it one of the best F1 games ever made for its era. But I would be remise not to mention another fantastic Formula 1 game from a few years earlier – Grand Prix Circuit. Launched in 1988 for various personal computer platforms,Continue reading “Enter the Sims – Grand Prix Circuit”
What Started It All – Motor Mania
This is it, my official introduction to racing games. I was probably four or five years old when I first saw my friend playing this game on his shiny new Commodore, and it was memorizing. He would hit buttons on this board full of letters and numbers, and it would control this small car onContinue reading “What Started It All – Motor Mania”
Stunts (Video Game) – Creating Magic
Stunts. Where do I begin with Stunts? This was my first obsession when it came to video games. I couldn’t get enough of Stunts. It was a racing game sandbox I’d jump into anytime I had the chance. I still from time to time will play free versions of it online as it was justContinue reading “Stunts (Video Game) – Creating Magic”
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