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”
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What is the Greatest Porsche Prototype Racer?
Few automotive manufacturers in the world have the motorsports resume of Porsche. Regardless of discipline, P cars are always competitive, if not dominant. Arguably, the brand’s greatest success has come in prototype racing – most notably at the 24 hours of Le Mans. Nineteen times Porsche has claimed the overall victory; the most of anyContinue reading “What is the Greatest Porsche Prototype Racer?”
Winged Car Wednesday – Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II
In the late ‘80s the battle between BMW and Mercedes-Benz for DTM racing supremacy was intense. The two manufacturers kept one-upping each other, attempting to gain an advantage. This led to the creation of some impressive machinery, like the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II. As the name implies, this was the second evolutionContinue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II”
Canadian Thanksgiving Special – Thankful for Ridiculous Motorsport Competitions
We’ve all seen demolition derbies and figure eight racing before, right? Usually, it’s big old American iron smashing it out on a tight course. Or more recently due to economics and availability, front-wheel drive compacts have become a favourite for the sport. But what if a handful of Japanese and German luxury cars went wreckContinue reading “Canadian Thanksgiving Special – Thankful for Ridiculous Motorsport Competitions”
Underrated – Need For Speed ProStreet
By 2008, the Tuner scene was growing up. Although it had only been seven years since the original The Fast and the Furious hit theatres and five years since the original Need for Speed Underground was released, things were changing. People were no longer cosplaying the illegal street racing lifestyle and were getting more andContinue reading “Underrated – Need For Speed ProStreet”
Growing Up Gran Turismo – Part Six
Gran Turismo 5 was a real litmus test for the franchise. Its release was delayed, delayed and delayed some more. When it finally hit shelves in November of 2010, it had been nearly six years since the last full Gran Turismo title had been released. Granted, during those years Gran Turismo for the PlayStation PortableContinue reading “Growing Up Gran Turismo – Part Six”
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”
Atari Lynx Part 1 – Checkered Flag
Who remembers the Atari Lynx? Ok, I see a few hands in the air. Now, who owned an Atari Lynx? Hmmm, why is my hand the only one in the air? For those who don’t recall the short-lived Lynx, it was released in 1989 as the world’s first handheld gaming system to include a fullContinue reading “Atari Lynx Part 1 – Checkered Flag”
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