In 1997, developers from LucasArts got an early sneak preview of concept art for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and its now-iconic podracing scene. They spent the next two years creating dozens of characters, vehicles, and tracks based on a single scene from a movie nobody had even seen yet. The game ended up being a success back then, but how does it hold up nearly 30 years later? Is it 'poodoo' or does it have the force on its side?

Let's start our engines and hit the track to take on the 64-point inspection!

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In the 1990s, fighting games were the centerpiece of any popular arcade. Midway had already struck gold with the Mortal Kombat series, but the industry was changing rapidly. They chose to use War Gods as a way to bridge the gap between their 2D successes and the 3D future that was becoming the standard. How did it go?

We'll find out as War Gods enters the arena to take on the 64-point inspection!

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Superman: The New Superman Adventures, better known as Superman 64, is one of the most notorious games of all time. Universally known to be a half-finished mess, its reputation is well documented, but is there more to the story? Does it deserve a closer look? Can it reached Certified 64 status?

Let's put it through the 64-Point Inspection!

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