1974-1979
Racing games’ heritage is a proud and illustrious one that dates back over four decades. Unsurprisingly, the 1970s saw a number of firsts for the genre as developers got to grips with arcade technology whose broad range took in a black and white, single-screen offering through to Sega’s high-speed Grand Prix classic.
1980-1985
As the golden age of the arcade got into full-swing, developers raced through a series of technical checkpoints on the way to creating some pioneering titles whose impact can still be felt today. Board games, cartoons and motion control were just a few of the spin-offs of early 1980s racers.
1986-1990
The late 1980s saw racers diverge as new sub-genres and driving experiences were introduced alongside an increasing desire to capture the stylish chic of exotic supercars. Simulations jostled with off-roaders and 26th Century hover cars as the excitement on home console began to rival that found in the arcade.
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Racing games’ heritage is a proud and illustrious one that dates back over four decades. Unsurprisingly, the 1970s saw a number of firsts for the genre as developers got to grips with arcade technology whose broad range took in a black and white, single-screen offering through to Sega’s high-speed Grand Prix classic.
1980-1985
As the golden age of the arcade got into full-swing, developers raced through a series of technical checkpoints on the way to creating some pioneering titles whose impact can still be felt today. Board games, cartoons and motion control were just a few of the spin-offs of early 1980s racers.
1986-1990
The late 1980s saw racers diverge as new sub-genres and driving experiences were introduced alongside an increasing desire to capture the stylish chic of exotic supercars. Simulations jostled with off-roaders and 26th Century hover cars as the excitement on home console began to rival that found in the arcade.
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