25 - Power Drive Rally

11/11/18 • 143 min

Hop in your favorite (better make that "favourite") European rally car and "terra up de firma" in Power Drive Rally! We explore company histories and the development of the game, dig into the game modes, and marvel at the attention to detail. In the co-driver's seat we've got sound effects and music, reviews from around the world, and Betteridge's Law of Headlines.

As if that weren't enough, there's also feedback from Björn, Trevor, Roberth, Keith, Randal, Derek, Lee, Gummy Bear, doctorclu, TrekMD, and Arethius!

All that and more, including storytime, can be found in this long yet info-packed episode.

Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-15228-25-power-drive-rally/

Next episode: I-War!

As if that weren't enough, there's also feedback from Björn, Trevor, Roberth, Keith, Randal, Derek, Lee, Gummy Bear, doctorclu, TrekMD, and Arethius!

All that and more, including storytime, can be found in this long yet info-packed episode.

Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-15228-25-power-drive-rally/

Next episode: I-War!

Previous Episode

24 - FlipOut!

Enter the Great Tile Flipping Festival to challenge King Fluffy and the citizens of the planet Phromaj in the Jaguar puzzle game FlipOut! Game designer Dr. Conrad Barski provides valuable historical context as we learn about the game's development, then explore the levels, dig into the depths of alien mischief, and check out numerous magazine reviews.

Also included is feedback from Roberth, Derek, Randal, Björn, RD, Dr. Clu, Arethius, and TrekMD!

Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-14980-24-flipout/

Coming up in the next episode: Power Drive Rally

Next Episode

26 - I-War

Only a weapons-laden antivirus craft can save the I-Way, and only you can drive it. This heavy-tank-sized episode will give you all you need to know to defeat Override, including the little-known history of the game I-War, a complete catalog of weapons, a list of enemies and hazards, and tons of tips. We find a close connection between I-War and Defender 2000, dig deep for hidden messages, and solve the mystery of the missing level music.

All this plus a dramatic re-enactment and a yelling Klingon are available on this side of the podcast Datalink.

Stick around for feedback from Derek, Randal, Chad, Björn, Arethius, Roberth, and Chris, plus Jaguar stories from LehtMojo and Ben! Also, a Retro League eulogy.

Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-15466-26-i-war/

Next episode: Flashback: The Quest for Identity!