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THE NEED FOR SPEED

While numerous racing games are great for giving a rush of adrenaline, the sub-genre of futuristic racers takes the concept to obscene new levels. Nick, Darran and Tim, strap in and talk Rollcage, F-Zero and why we’ll probably never get a new WipEout on home consoles.

DARRAN

What does everyone look for in a futuristic racer (besides the obvious of course).

NICK

Typically, I’m after extreme levels of speed that exceed what you’d find in a conventional racing game, and some combat element. and taught me that every

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