From 1990 through 1992, Gremlin Graphics released a trio of racing games featuring the Lotus brand. On the surface, the games could be viewed as rehashes of the popular Outrun series, featuring Lotus instead of Ferrari. Although graphics and game style were similar to Outrun, there was much more depth to this game series, especiallyContinue reading “Lotus II: RECS – Choose Your Own Adventure”
Category Archives: Sega
Out Run – Sega Icon
In 1986 Sega released a follow up of sorts to the company’s highly successful Hang-On game from the previous year. Utilizing the same processor technology of that acclaimed motorcycle game, Out Run was born and became a massive hit for Sega. Like Hang-On, players drove through various stages as quickly as possible, accumulating a scoreContinue reading “Out Run – Sega Icon”
Sega Classic: Hang-On
The Sega Master System was the first video game console I ever owned. I remember opening it Christmas morning 1987 with the kind of excitement only a child under the age of 10 obtains. My parents were smart, making sure I opened this gift last, because before the wrapping paper even hit the ground, IContinue reading “Sega Classic: Hang-On”
Rock N’ Roll Racing – Bygone Genre
Rock and Rock N’ Roll Racing was a party. Right from the title and cover art there is no mistaken what this game was all about; fun. It was a vehicle combat game with an actual soundtrack. In fact, I don’t remember much about this game other than the soundtrack and a vague recollection ofContinue reading “Rock N’ Roll Racing – Bygone Genre”
Skitchin’ – IN YOUR FACE
An illegal pastime turned video game; that was the story of Skitchin’. Released in 1994, the game was simple in concept and a bit familiar. The goal was to get to the finish line in first place while traversing a scrolling two lane road against opponents – which you could attack with weapons. Sounds aContinue reading “Skitchin’ – IN YOUR FACE”
Authentic F1 – Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II
A lot of video game racing fans will remember this title fondly. It was one of the first games to truly capture Formula One into a digital format. For its time, Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II was a very authentic game. There was a 16-race world championship circuit with real the racetracks. It includedContinue reading “Authentic F1 – Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II”
A Different Kind of Racing – California Games BMX
Time for something completely different. California Games is one of the most iconic games from the 1980s. Fire up a Commodore, Nintendo or Sega Master system and that classic Midi rendition of Louie Louie immediately takes us back. It was a groundbreaking game in many ways. It allowed up to eight players to participate inContinue reading “A Different Kind of Racing – California Games BMX”
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