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Revamped Demolition Derby Games

'Micro Machines World Series' is an Update on the Classic 90s Game

— April 21, 2017 — Tech
'Micro Machines World Series' is a new video game that might not seem so novel. That's because the game is based off of a classic: 'Micro Machines,' the iconic 90s racing franchise that pits toy cars against one another on household tracks. Though the franchise has had several iterations, Micro Machines World Series is the first new game in a decade.

The new offering features many of the same options that made the original stand out for gamers, including toy-like vehicles and whimsical, homey racetracks, but it has been expanded to include new racers and weapons. This new version also offers an online gameplay mode that accepts up to 12 players along with the standard four-player local mode. The video game will available for Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC on June 23rd.
Trend Themes
1. Revamped Toy-based Games - Opportunity for creating updated versions of classic toy-based video games like 'Micro Machines World Series' to cater to nostalgic gamers.
2. Multiplayer Online Racing Games - Disruptive innovation potential in incorporating online gameplay modes with increased player capacity, like the 12-player mode in 'Micro Machines World Series'.
3. Cross-platform Gaming Experiences - Opportunity for developing video games that can be played across different platforms, such as 'Micro Machines World Series' being available for Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Opportunity for game developers to tap into the nostalgia market by revamping classic games like 'Micro Machines World Series'.
2. Online Gaming Industry - Disruptive innovation potential in incorporating increased multiplayer capacities and online gameplay modes, like the 12-player mode in 'Micro Machines World Series'.
3. Cross-platform Gaming Industry - Opportunity for developers to create video games that can be played across multiple platforms, expanding the reach and potential audience, as seen in 'Micro Machines World Series' being available for Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC.
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