Download or listen to the podcast episode at atarijaguargamebygame.libsyn.com/25-power-drive-rally

Hop in your favorite (better make that "favourite") European rally car and "terra up de firma" in Power Drive Rally! We explore company histories and the development of the game, dig into the game modes, and marvel at the attention to detail. In the co-driver's seat we've got sound effects and music, reviews from around the world, and Betteridge's Law of Headlines.

As if that weren't enough, there's also feedback from Björn, Trevor, Roberth, Keith, Randal, Derek, Lee, Gummy Bear, doctorclu, TrekMD, and Arethius!

All that and more, including storytime, can be found in this long yet info-packed episode.

 

General Links
jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com
Jaguar Game by Game Podcast Store
Podcast Episode Guide
Michael Current's Awesome Atari History Timelines


Forums
AtariAge
atari.io
The Retro League
RetroVideoGamer

Game Links
Game on AtariAge
Game on MobyGames

Developer, Distributor, and Development
Atari's split (from Warner's point of view)
Tengen company profile
Peter Johnson interview, Atari Explorer Online, March 28, 1995
Phil Nixon interview by Arcade Attack
Player One magazeine at 1994 SCES, using the name "Rally"
Preview at E3, Atari Explorer Online, May 20, 1995
Power Drive Rally press release, Atari Explorer Online, October 10, 1995

from Biff's Gaming Videos, Power Drive Rally footage from 50:53 - 51:22
European Box Art
JagLink Rumor


Gameplay & Graphics Notes
Gozmondo

showing no bonus for beating course record
Some of the level music, which I was unable to capture directly, was provided by Jaguar Rocks!

Reviews
GamePro

Video Games

ST Format: Text-only Scanned
Jagfan (French)
Iain Laskey on Power Drive Rally
Just Games Retro
Hey Poor Player
VideoGameCritic

on Power Drive Rally

Cheats
AtariAge cheats/hints
Superpowers through excessive damage, Jaguar Explorer Online, November 20, 1999

High Scores
Twin Galaxies

TV/Movie/Game/Music/Book References
Power Drive arcade (no relation)
The Count from Sesame Street

Podcast references
Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast

Storytime

Next up: I-War!