Death Race is an arcade driving video game developed and released by Exidy in the United States, first shipping to arcade distributors in April 1976. [2] The game was a modification of Exidy's 1975 game Destruction Derby in which players crashed into cars to accrue points.

Jun 1, 2018 · Over 15 years before Mortal Kombat, Exidy’s destruction derby caused video gaming’s first moral panic. In 1976, Exidy’s Death Race was condemned by journalists and politicians and pulled from arcades; the first time a video game caused a moral panic.

May 15, 2012 · Released by Exidy in 1976, Death Race became the first arcade game to spur a national controversy over violence in video games. A player of the game navigated a white car across the black screen as white stick figures, which …

Aug 26, 2019 · Recruiting engineer Howell Ivy, Exidy set about modifying the Destruction Derby game to create a new title using similar gameplay mechanics. The resulting game would be called Death Race 98, later shortened to Death Race. Reverse …

Death Race is a Videogame by Exidy (circa 1976). Drive a car over animated stick gremlins and score points. Gremlins that have been run over will scream and a cross will appear where they died.

If you haven't played Death Race or want to try this racing / driving video game, download it now for free! Published in 1976 by Exidy, Incorporated, Death Race was an above-average horror title in its time.

Exidy released Death Race in the midst of changing cinema production codes and distribution regulations that led to the emergence of films featuring unprecedented displays of violence and sexuality.

Death Race is an arcade game developed and released by Exidy in the United States, first shipping to arcade distributors on April 1, 1976. The game was a modification of Exidy’s 1975 game Destruction Derby in which players crashed into cars to accrue points.

Dec 14, 2012 · Released in April, 1976, Death Race was not Exidy’s first driving game – that honor goes to 1975’s Destruction Derby, itself a game unlike the host of other driving games on the market. While it had standard driving controls, the gameplay was anything but.

Apr 9, 2023 · Due to its controversial theme, this fun 2 player simultaneous driving game was pulled from local arcades shortly after it's released in 1976. Hence its super rare in existence, especially in this nice restored condition. New built cabinet with side art, the game comes with beautiful original marquee and bezel.