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{{short description|1976 video game}}
{{short description|1976 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title = Datsun 280 ZZZAP
|title = 280 ZZZAP
|image = Datsun280zzzapvideogame.png
|image = Datsun280zzzapvideogame.png
|caption = In-game screenshot
|caption = In-game screenshot
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|publisher = {{vgrelease|NA|[[Midway Manufacturing]]<ref name="gamefaqs">[http://www.gamefaqs.com/coinop/arcade/data/566403.html ''Datsun 2800 ZZZAP''] at [[GameFAQs]]</ref>|JP|[[Taito]]<ref name="Akagi">{{cite book |last1=Akagi |first1=Masumi |title=アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005) |trans-title=Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005) |date=13 October 2006 |publisher=Amusement News Agency |language=ja |location=Japan |isbn=978-4990251215 |pages=41, 124 |url=https://archive.org/details/ArcadeGameList1971-2005/page/n42}}</ref>}}
|publisher = {{vgrelease|NA|[[Midway Manufacturing]]<ref name="gamefaqs">[http://www.gamefaqs.com/coinop/arcade/data/566403.html ''Datsun 2800 ZZZAP''] at [[GameFAQs]]</ref>|JP|[[Taito]]<ref name="Akagi">{{cite book |last1=Akagi |first1=Masumi |title=アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005) |trans-title=Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005) |date=13 October 2006 |publisher=Amusement News Agency |language=ja |location=Japan |isbn=978-4990251215 |pages=41, 124 |url=https://archive.org/details/ArcadeGameList1971-2005/page/n42}}</ref>}}
|designer = [[Jamie Fenton]]<ref name="gamefaqs"/><br>[[Dave Nutting]]<ref name="gamefaqs"/>
|designer = [[Jamie Fenton]]<ref name="gamefaqs"/><br>[[Dave Nutting]]<ref name="gamefaqs"/>
|release = '''''Midnight Racer''''' {{vgrelease|NA|November 1976<ref name="Akagi"/>}} '''''Datsun 280 ZZZAP''''' {{vgrelease|JP|February 1977<ref name="Akagi"/>|NA|March 1977<ref name="Akagi"/>}}
|release = {{vgrelease|NA|February 1977}}
|genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]]<ref name="gamefaqs"/>
|genre = [[Racing game|Racing]]<ref name="gamefaqs"/>
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
|arcade system = [[Intel 8080|Intel 8080-based hardware]]
|arcade system = [[Intel 8080|Intel 8080-based hardware]]
|platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Bally Astrocade|Astrocade]]
|platforms = [[Arcade video game|Arcade]], [[Bally Astrocade|Astrocade]]
}}
}}


'''''Datsun 280 ZZZAP''''', also known as '''''Midnight Racer''''' or '''''280 ZZZAP''''', is a 1976 [[arcade racing video game]] released by [[Midway Manufacturing]], designed by [[Jamie Fenton]]. Based on [[Nissan]]'s [[Datsun 280Z]], it is one of the earliest games with authorized branding.<ref name="pervasive" /> An unbranded version was released as ''Midnight Racer'',<ref name="pervasive">{{cite book|last=Bogost|first=Ian|title=Persuasive Games: The Expressive Power of Videogames|year=2007|publisher=MIT Press|isbn=9780262026147|page=[https://archive.org/details/persuasivegamese00bogo/page/200 200]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/persuasivegamese00bogo/page/200}}</ref> originally in November 1976.<ref name="Akagi"/> The branded version ''Datsun 280 ZZZAP'' was then released in Japan by [[Taito]] in February 1977, and then in North America by Midway in March.
'''''280 ZZZAP''''' is a [[racing game|racing]] arcade video game designed by [[Jamie Fenton]] for [[Dave Nutting Associates]]. Based on [[Nissan]]'s [[Datsun 280Z]], it is one of the earliest games with authorized branding.<ref name="pervasive">{{cite book|last=Bogost|first=Ian|title=Persuasive Games: The Expressive Power of Videogames|year=2007|publisher=MIT Press|isbn=9780262026147|page=[https://archive.org/details/persuasivegamese00bogo/page/200 200]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/persuasivegamese00bogo/page/200}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The title was named after the US advertising campaign for [[Nissan]]'s [[Datsun 280Z]]. Players can drive up to {{convert|200|mph|km/h}} while navigating a tricky [[road course]] at night. Players must watch out for treacherous turns, nasty competitors, and the ever-present time limit.
Players can drive up to {{convert|200|mph|km/h}} while navigating a tricky [[road course]] at night. Players must watch out for treacherous turns, nasty competitors, and the ever-present time limit.


==Release==
==Release==
Midway demonstrated ''Midnight Racer'' at the AMOA show in November 1976. It drew comparisons to ''[[Night Driver (video game)|Night Driver]]'', demonstrated at the same show by [[Atari, Inc.]] In turn, both games drew comparisons to an earlier German night driving video game (''[[Nürburgring 1]]'') demonstrated at the German IMA show in Spring 1976.<ref name="PM1976">{{cite magazine |title=Sexton Star of MOA Seminar: Video |magazine=[[Play Meter]] |date=December 1976 |volume=2 |issue=14 |pages=20-26 (23-6) |url=https://archive.org/details/play-meter-volume-2-number-14-december-1976-600DPI/Play%20Meter%20-%20Volume%202%2C%20Number%2014%20-%20December%201976/page/n20}}</ref> The branded version ''Datsun 280 ZZZAP'' was later released in Japan by [[Taito]] in February 1977, and then in North America by Midway in March 1977.<ref name="Akagi"/>
Midway demonstrated the game under the name ''Midnight Racer'' at the AMOA show in November 1976. It drew comparisons to ''[[Night Driver (video game)|Night Driver]]'', demonstrated at the same show by [[Atari, Inc.]]. Both games are derived from the earlier German night driving video game ''[[Nürburgring 1]]'' demonstrated at the German IMA show in Spring 1976.<ref name="PM1976">{{cite magazine |title=Sexton Star of MOA Seminar: Video |magazine=[[Play Meter]] |date=December 1976 |volume=2 |issue=14 |pages=20-26 (23-6) |url=https://archive.org/details/play-meter-volume-2-number-14-december-1976-600DPI/Play%20Meter%20-%20Volume%202%2C%20Number%2014%20-%20December%201976/page/n20}}</ref> Before release in February 1977, the game was re-branded ''280 ZZZAP'' after the US advertising campaign for [[Nissan]]'s [[Datsun 280Z]].


==Reception==
==Reception==
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Latest revision as of 12:16, 15 September 2024

280 ZZZAP
In-game screenshot
Developer(s)Dave Nutting Associates
Publisher(s)
Designer(s)Jamie Fenton[2]
Dave Nutting[2]
Platform(s)Arcade, Astrocade
Release
  • NA: February 1977
Genre(s)Racing[2]
Mode(s)Single-player
Arcade systemIntel 8080-based hardware

280 ZZZAP is a racing arcade video game designed by Jamie Fenton for Dave Nutting Associates. Based on Nissan's Datsun 280Z, it is one of the earliest games with authorized branding.[3]

Gameplay

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Players can drive up to 200 miles per hour (320 km/h) while navigating a tricky road course at night. Players must watch out for treacherous turns, nasty competitors, and the ever-present time limit.

Release

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Midway demonstrated the game under the name Midnight Racer at the AMOA show in November 1976. It drew comparisons to Night Driver, demonstrated at the same show by Atari, Inc.. Both games are derived from the earlier German night driving video game Nürburgring 1 demonstrated at the German IMA show in Spring 1976.[4] Before release in February 1977, the game was re-branded 280 ZZZAP after the US advertising campaign for Nissan's Datsun 280Z.

Reception

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On the US Play Meter arcade chart, 280 ZZZAP was the year's ninth highest-grossing arcade game of 1977.[5] On the US RePlay arcade chart, it was the tenth highest-grossing arcade video game of 1977.[6] On Japan's Game Machine arcade chart, it was among the top 20 highest-grossing arcade video games of 1977.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Akagi, Masumi (13 October 2006). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005) [Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005)] (in Japanese). Japan: Amusement News Agency. pp. 41, 124. ISBN 978-4990251215.
  2. ^ a b c d Datsun 2800 ZZZAP at GameFAQs
  3. ^ Bogost, Ian (2007). Persuasive Games: The Expressive Power of Videogames. MIT Press. p. 200. ISBN 9780262026147.
  4. ^ "Sexton Star of MOA Seminar: Video". Play Meter. Vol. 2, no. 14. December 1976. pp. 20-26 (23-6).
  5. ^ "Top Arcade Games". Play Meter. November 1977.
  6. ^ "Profit Chart". RePlay. November 1977.
  7. ^ "結果ベスト3" [Best 3 Results] (PDF). Game Machine (in Japanese). No. 90. Amusement Press, Inc. 15 February 1978. pp. 2–3.
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