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Ep.262 – Motorcycles and Mayhem - Road Rash’s Wild Ride

Ep.262 – Motorcycles and Mayhem - Road Rash’s Wild Ride

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Kick, punch, and weave through traffic—this week we’re diving into Road Rash, the Genesis classic that turned ho-hum racing into all-out street brawling. We trace its unlikely origins from a scrapped Andretti sim to EA’s rebellious in-house hit, unpacking the tech tricks behind those winding roads and the decision to make wipeouts cartoonishly fun. You’ll hear how named rivals, taunting cops, and an attitude-forward aesthetic made Road Rash stand out, why multiplayer had to wait, and how the series exploded across platforms before losing steam in the 32-bit era. We also follow its DNA into later titles, from crash-mad arcade racers to modern motorcycle melees. Love it for the speed, the slapstick, or the swagger—Road Rash left marks that never quite faded. Hop on and hold tight!

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