Tag Archives: Genre: Driving

CrazyBus

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Cassidy

“We’re Going Off the Rails on the CrazyBus.”

For five years, Tom Maneiro’s 16-bit bus simulator sat unnoticed on a homebrew development forum. That was until it was discovered by YouTube, and hailed as having “the worst music ever.” Ride with us along the game’s road to Internet infamy.

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Spirit of Speed 1937

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Cassidy

“I’ve Got the Need for Spirit of Speed!”

LJN mounted a brief comeback in the year 2000 to publish a period racing game on Sega’s Dreamcast, before just as quickly falling back out of view. Did Spirit of Speed crash and burn, or was it perhaps unfairly disqualified?

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Homie Rollerz

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Cassidy

“I Got the World Around My Finger With My Homies, Y’all.”

In which we explore the Homies toy trend of the early aughts, the controversies it ignited, and the infamous Nintendo DS kart racer spun off from it. There’s more to these little plastic guys than meets the eye.

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Hooters Road Trip

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Cassidy

“Hootie & the Road Trip.”

When it comes to Hooters, you should expect your licensed games to be “delightfully tacky yet unrefined.” But can this PS1 racing title live up to even that low expectation?

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