Welcome to the Retroist Pole Position Podcast. On today’s show, I talk all about the video game classic, Pole Position. I begin by talking about my first experience with the cockpit version of Pole Position and how it hypnotized me. Then I move onto the game itself. I talk about the game’s creation and success, the ports, the sequels and much more.
The game's popularity led to numerous ports on home consoles and personal computers, ensuring that the Pole Position experience could be enjoyed by players everywhere. It also spawned sequels, each building on the legacy of the original and pushing the boundaries of racing games.
And let's not forget the Saturday Morning Cartoon series that bore the Pole Position name. It was a testament to the game's cultural impact, turning its thrilling world of racing into a fun animated adventure.
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Production Notes
This is the 66th episode of the Retroist Podcast and episode 22 of the new season.
I still play Pole Position whenever I see it and I am happy to report do okay.
Music on the show is, as always, by Peachy.
Thanks for listening to the show and I hope you have a great weekend.
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