Last year ASC Games approached Gordon about lending
"I wanted to be part of a game that was different
than what is out there today,"
said Gordon. "I've played video games since Pong, and I feel [JGR] combines
the best elements of the top games out there, while adding some neat
features." He cited Sony's Gran Turismo, Ubi Soft's F1, and Sierra's
NASCAR Racing series as his current favorites. When asked to name his favorite game of all-time, he
said there were too many to name, but "I liked
Ice Racing on the old Atari."
The game is not a clone of the popular NASCAR Racing simulation game by Sierra.
Instead, it's a look at the future; the distant future. Set
in the year 2012, modern technology has advanced and
ultimately changed the face of racing. The cars can reach
speeds of 300 mph on steep banks and loop turns that
challenge drivers every second. In order to
succeed, players must rely on their skill,
break-neck decision making, and assistance from
racing veteran, Jeff Gordon. However, in order
to experience the true thrill of victory, players
must face the ultimate racing challenge of competing against, and beating
Gordon on the track. In perhaps of preview of the future of NASCAR, all of the races are held at night.
Twelve cars vie for the finish line on eight fantasy tracks (plus
one secret track), complete with jumps, tunnels, clover-leafs, and vertical
loops at speeds close to 300 miles per hour. Look for "Jeff Gordon Racing" from ASC Games
in February 1999.
HARRISBURG, N.C.- - It's no secret that Jeff Gordon
enjoys playing
video games. Between qualifying and practice, he
can be found in the team trailer, playing games to
relax and escape from pressure.
his name
to a project that would develop a Jeff Gordon racing game. The two-time Winston Cup
champion has done more than just lend his name to the project however.
Gordon has been integral in the design of the game and has served as one
of the testers. "Jeff Gordon Racing" for the Sony Playstation and CD-Rom will
be released in February 1999.
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