Runtime: 51 Minutes
We take a look back at Motor City Online, an online racing MMO released for the PC on October 29, 2001. This in depth look at a short lived game focuses on what was announced (Need for Speed: Motor City) versus what was released, and whether or not it lived up to expectations. Next, we take a look at other games within the racing MMO genre, discussing various titles, leading up to a look at what a racing MMO looks like today. Dave spends a brief moment talking about cancelled games in the Need for Speed series before the guy talk about innovation they'd like to see in the racing genre a.s part of the gaming question of the week. Join them for another high-octane trip down Memory Card Lane.
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Motor City Online Cover Art:
Wikipedia - Motor City Online Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - Motor City OnlineGame-Specific Wiki:
Fandom - Need for Speed WikiSteam Reviews:
Not Available on SteamGOG.com:
Not Available on GOGMobyGames:
MobyGames - Motor City OnlineMetacritic:
Not Available on MetacriticAdditional Sources:
IGN Article:
IGN - Motor City OnlineGamespot Article:
Gamespot - Motor City Online ReviewNFS Motor City Preview:
Gamerrevolution - NFS Motor City PreviewiRacing Wikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - iRacingNeed for Speed Wikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - Need for SpeedTest Drive Unlimited Wikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - Test Drive UnlimitedAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes