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California Speed

California Speed features racing through California, with a range of different and unique tracks based on the real life maps of the US state, with short-cuts and branching elements adding elements of strategy…

1 January 1998

California Speed is a racing developed by Atari Games, released 1 January 1998 on Nintendo 64 and Arcade.

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What California Speed is

California Speed is a racing game developed by Atari Games and released in 1998. It was published by Midway Games. It is available on Nintendo 64 and Arcade.

The premise, in the publisher's words

California Speed features racing through California, with a range of different and unique tracks based on the real life maps of the US state, with short-cuts and branching elements adding elements of strategy when racing to the finish line.The car pool includes the usual collection of fast cars, as well as F1 racers and golf-carts.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and non-fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What it launched against

California Speed launched on 1 January 1998, within three weeks of Resident Evil 2 (1998), Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Gran Turismo and Klonoa: Door to Phantomile.

Released around the same time: Resident Evil 2 (1998), Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Gran Turismo, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile.

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California Speed — frequently asked questions

When did California Speed come out?
California Speed was released on 1 January 1998 for Nintendo 64 and Arcade.
Does California Speed have multiplayer?
Yes. California Speed supports multiplayer.

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