SEGA Racing Games - You Don't Just Play at Steering, You Live It

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SEGA RACING & DRIVING GAMES

Post anything you want (pics, memories, opinions, game collection, memes) about SEGA Racing & Driving Games here.




SEGA Racing & Driving Games

1968 - DriveMobile
1969 - Motocross
1976 - Fonz
1979 - Head On
1979 - Head On 2
1980 - Monaco GP
1980 - Pro Monaco GP
1981 - Turbo
1983 - Up 'n down
1983 - Pacar
1983 - Spy Hunter
1984 - GP World
1984 - Safari Race
1985 - Hang-On
1985 - Hang-On Jr.

1986 - Outrun
1986 - World Grand Prix
1986 - Enduro Racer
1987 - BMX Trial: Alex Kidd
1987 - Super Hang-On
1988 - Hot Rod
1988 - Power Drift
1988 - Super Racing
1989 - Turbo Outrun
1989 - Battle OutRun
1989 - AB Cop
1989 - Racing Hero
1990 - Super Monaco GP
1990 - Rough Racer
1991 - OutRun 3-D
1991 - Rad Mobile
1991 - Rad Rally
1991 - OutRun Europa

1992 - Virtua Racing
1992 - F1 Super Lap
1993 - OutRun 2019
1993 - GP Rider
1993 - Outrunners
1994 - Daytona USA
1994 - Sonic Drift
1994 - Virtua Racing Deluxe
1994 - Gale Racer
1995 - Sega Rally Championship
1995 - Sonic Drift 2
1995 - Hang-On GP
1995 - F1 Challenge
1995 - Cool Riders
1995 - Touge: King the Spirits
1995 - Manx TT Super Bike
1995 - Indy 500

1996 - Daytona USA Championship Circuit Edition
1996 - Sega Touring Car Championship
1996 - Delisoba Deluxe
1996 - Sega Super GT
1996 - Wave Runner
1996 - High Velocity: Mountain Racing Challenge
1996 - Rocket Jockey
1997 - Touge: King the Spirits 2
1997 - Touge Max: Saisoku Driver Master / Peak Performance
1997 - Sega WaterSki
1997 - Daytona USA Deluxe
1997 - Motor Raid
1997 - Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders
1997 - Sonic R
1997 - Formula Karts
1998 - Sega Touring Car Championship
1998 - Daytona USA 2
1998 - Sega Rally Championship 2
1998 - Le Mans 24
1998 - Dirt Devils

1999 - Crazy Taxi
1999 - Daytona USA 2 Power Edition
1999 - Ring Out 4x4
1999 - Emergency Call Ambulance
1999 - Flag to Flag (Super Speed Racing)
2000 - Star Wars Pod Racer
2000 - Wave Runner
2000 - Sega GT
2000 - Touge Max G
2001 - Crazy Taxi 2
2001 - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker
2001 - Metropolis Street Racer
2001 - Toy Racer
2001 - Test Drive Le Mans
2001 - Wave Runner GP
2001 - F355 Challenge 2: International Course Edition

2002 - Initial D: Arcade Stage
2002 - Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller
2002 - Initial D: Another Stage
2002 - Sega GT 2002
2002 - Sega GT 2002 Append Disc (Cancelled)
2002 - Initial D: Arcade Stage Ver. 2
2003 - Outrun 2
2003 - Initial D Special Stage
2003 - Sega GT Online
2003 - Initial D Special Stage
2003 - Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride

2003 - F-Zero AX
2003 - F-Zero GX
2003 - Maximum Speed
2004 - Initial D: Arcade Stage Ver. 3
2004 - Outrun 2: Special Tour
2004 - Faster Than Speed
2006 - Sega Rally 2006
2006 - OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
2006 - Initial D: Street Stage
2006 - Sonic Rivals
2006 - Outrun2 Special Tour SDX
2006 - Sonic Riders
2007 - Sega Rally Revo
2007 - Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars
2007 - Initial D: Arcade Stage 4
2007 - Sonic Rivals 2
2007 - OutRun2 SP Special Tours

2008 - Sega Rally 3
2008 - Initial D: Extreme Stage
2008 - Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
2008 - R-Tuned : Ultimate Street Racing
2008 - SEGA Race TV
2008 - Hummer
2009 - Harley-Davidson: King of the Road
2009 - Hummer Extreme Edition
2009 - OutRun: Online Arcade
2009 - Initial D: Arcade Stage 5
2009 - Jambo! Safari: Animal Rescue
2009 - Sega Racing Classic
2010 - Grid
2010 - Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
2010 - Sonic Free Riders
2011 - Initial D Arcade Stage 6 AA
2011 - SEGA Rally Online Arcade
2012 - Initial D Arcade Stage 7 AA X

2012 - Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
2013 - 3D Super Hang-On
2014 - Initial D Arcade Stage 8 Infinity
2014 - Crazy Taxi: City Rush
2014 - Initial D Perfect Shift Online
2014 - 3D Out Run
2016 - 3D Power Drift
2017 - Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire
2017 - Initial D Arcade Stage Zero
2018 - SEGA World Drivers Championship 2018
2018 - Hot Racers
2019 - Team Sonic Racing
2019 - Sega Ages: OutRun
2019 - SEGA World Drivers Championship 2019
2019 - ATV Slam
2019 - Sega Ages: Virtua Racing
2019 - Sonic Racing

2020 - Daytona Championship USA
2021 - Initial D The Arcade
2021 - Jet Blaster
2023 - 404 Game RE:SET (Virtua Racing, Outrun, Crazy Taxi, Daytona USA, and Hang On as playable chars)
2023 - Initial D The Arcade Ver.2.0
2023 - Drone Racing Genesis
2023 - Crazy Rafting
2023 - Rocket Jockey (Steam and Zoom version)
2023 - Storm Rider 2

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Interview with Sumo Digital

Taken from "Team Sonic Racing" comic book

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I was hoping for some new revelations about what would be added or modified with the delay, so I was a bit disappointed that it was more of what we already knew.  Still, neat to see each of the racers' vehicles from various angles.

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Visual History of SEGA Racing Arcade Games

An infographic put together by our arcade machine department (where we love SEGA games),
charting the history of SEGAs racing games from before there were even screens on arcades, to the latest 42" HD monsters!   

Article : https://visual.ly/community/Infographics/gaming/complete-history-sega-racing-arcade-games?utm_source=visually_embed

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Interview with Mitsuyoshi Takenobu,
Daytona USA & maimai DX Composer

It’s Mitsuyoshi Takenobu who is our composer~ our artist~ our voice talent!!!
Let’s find out more about him~

Me: What is your hobby?
Mr. Mitsuyoshi: Eat, eat and eat~

Me: What is your favorite food?
Mr. Mitsuyoshi: Ramen (Japanese noodle soup)!

Me: Do you have any favorite quotes or motto?
Mr. Mitsuyoshi: Vice versa.

Me: What do you treasure the most?
Mr. Mitsuyoshi: Family and friends.

Me: Anything you dislike?
Mr. Mitsuyoshi: Words that hurt people, violence.

Me: Anything you want to do currently? Any targets?
Mr. Mitsuyoshi: I‘m hoping to have more works which related to overseas.

Me: Anything you are looking forward to right now?
Mr. Mitsuyoshi: I hope that maimai DX International version will have its own original songs. I hope we can work with different artists in overseas too!

Me: If you can leave a message to the friends who played maimai DX International Version, what would you say?
Mr. Mitsuyoshi: Please enjoy maimai DX and other SEGA arcade music games! With your supports and passion on our games, I hope that we can have a Fans Meeting in your country/ area in the near future!

Source : https://www.facebook.com/maimaiDX/

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SEGA Forever Looks Back on the Crazy Taxi Franchise in a New Retrospective Video

The pop-up video style format gives some interesting factoids on the series, including a look at the Game Boy Advance version which plays better than you’d think. 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/21/sega-forever-looks-back-on-the-crazy-taxi-franchise-in-a-new-retrospective-video/

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SEGA Talk Podcast #56: F-Zero GX (2003)

F-Zero GX! This futuristic racer sees Amusement Vision’s take on a classic Nintendo IP.
How did this happen? How does it play? How weird are the characters? Listen and find out!

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/30/sega-talk-podcast-56-f-zero-gx-2003/

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Arcade 1up Announces Deluxe OutRun Cabinet
featuring OutRun, Turbo OutRun, OutRunners, and Power Drift

"Going to be honest, this is the sickest cabinet that Arcade1up has produced
and that is saying a lot considering each new cabinet gets me to want to buy one."

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/11/04/arcade-1up-announces-deluxe-outrun-cabinet-featuring-outrun-turbo-outrun-outrunners-and-power-drift/

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SEGA leaves Japanese arcade management business

SEGA has basically, mostly, sold off its Arcade arcade business to GENDA, a company founded in 2018 to operate arcade rentals, online crane games.
I know its mostly a Japanese thing, but SEGA’s arcade business has been part of its history almost since the start and having them sell off 85% of the shares on the companies 60th Anniversary is a bit bitter. 

Articles : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/11/04/sega-leaves-japanese-arcade-management-business-selling-off-85-1-shares-to-chinese-company/

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Archipel Caravan interviews Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, the voice of SEGA

n Archipel’s “Caravan” game documentary series, the crew interviews Takenobu Mitsuyoshi on his career at SEGA and music performances.
This documentary gives us good insight on the origins of the composer on how he joined SEGA and has a few iconic SEGA songs in the video.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/11/05/archipel-caravan-interviews-takenobu-mitsuyoshi-the-voice-of-sega/

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No visit to IAAPA will be complete without a trip to SEGA's Booth
But this year IAAPA Cancels IAAPA Expo 2020 Due to COVID-19

“While we are disappointed we are unable to meet in-person this year, we are already looking ahead to IAAPA Expo 2021 in Orlando,” McEvoy continued,
“We also appreciate the patience, support and commitment from our dedicated IAAPA Expo exhibitors.
The IAAPA team has already pivoted to address finding new ways industry manufacturers and suppliers can connect with their customers to promote their products, discover new trends, and make plans for the future.”

Article : https://www.iaapa.org/news/iaapa-press-room/iaapa-cancels-iaapa-expo-2020-due-covid-19

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GameGrin Game Giveaway - Win Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing

We're giving one lucky follower the chance to win a Steam key for Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing!
The competition closes 4pm GMT 12th November 2020.

Article : https://www.gamegrin.com/news/gamegrin-game-giveaway-win-sonic-and-sega-all-stars-racing/

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How SEGA Adapts to Covid-19 Pandemic

I think SEGA pulling 85% out of a business like Amusement Centers is a good thing, while they profited for awhile, that profit had been up and down. Never stable and it continued to shrink.
SEGA pushing more developers and workers into making software titles, especially since they are on the rise in sales and due to COVID-19 a lot more people are playing video games at home; it makes sense to adapt.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/11/09/sega-sammys-latest-financial-report-breaks-down-covid-19-loses-rise-in-home-software-sales-including-sonic-and-persona-franchises/

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JAEPO 2021 Canceled Physically

The Japan Amusement Expo 2021 originally will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba (Hall 9/10) from February 5 to 6.
But it's now has been officially canceled physically.
There is still no update whether there will be an online session to replace the physical event or not

Link : http://www.jaepo.jp/top.html

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SEGA Talk: Our Favorite OutRun Spin-offs

The OutRun franchise is unique, as while there are really only two main series games, there have been a whole assortment of spinoffs – all existing in the racing/driving genre.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2016/10/25/sega-talk-our-favorite-outrun-spin-offs/

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Daytona Championship USA
The Wonderful Sunshine State Simulator

The game features six tracks, all of which are either copies or variations of tracks from previous games.
What I mean by variation, is that all of the three original tracks are mirrored with a different setting, such as the normal track having a sunset theme instead of during the day.
While it does feel like a cheap way to not include any new tracks, the graphics compensate for this.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2018/07/30/daytona-championship-usa-impressions-and-gameplay/