325 : Hidden Future - the WipEout discussion

About this episode

The episode discusses the WipEout series, its cultural impact, and related topics in gaming.

After a quick look at Enter the Chronosphere https://shorturl.at/jFXQj we dive into the world of Psygnosis’s WipEout series: the techno tracks, Designer’s Republic aesthetic, and the high speed anti-grav brilliance of it all. SHOWNOTES:00:10 - Intro03:15 - Enter the Chronosphere https://shorturl.at/jFXQj08:16 - MHG Chat: Wip3out Special Edition13:15 - Wipeout: the Amiga connection15:14 - Psygnosis & The Designer’s Republic19:05 - Presentation & ageing out of the zeitgeist?21:26 - F1 & the in-game aesthetic23:40 - The UK release of WipEout25:18 - Modern emulation options26:23 - The British angle: post-Thatcher reflection29:42 - Children of Feisar: modern AG alternatives34:15 - Outro

Topics covered

• WipEout series
• Psygnosis
• game aesthetics
• anti-grav racing
• modern emulation
• UK gaming culture

Keywords

• WipEout
• Psygnosis
• Enter the Chronosphere
• anti-grav racing
• game design
• emulation
• UK gaming
• F1
• The Designer’s Republic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Psygnosis, The Designer’s Republic

Books & works: WipEout, Enter the Chronosphere

Places: UK, Amiga, Thatcher

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