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Datsun 280 ZZZAP
In-game screenshot
Developer(s)Dave Nutting Associates
Publisher(s)
Designer(s)Jamie Fenton[2]
Dave Nutting[2]
Platform(s)Arcade
ReleaseMidnight Racer
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Genre(s)Racing[2]
Mode(s)Single-player
Arcade systemIntel 8080-based hardware

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.[3] An unbranded version was then released as Midnight Racer,[3] originally in November 1976.[1] The branded version was released as 280 ZZZAP in early 1977, in Japan by Taito in February and in North America by Midway in March.[1]

Gameplay

The title was named after the US advertising campaign for the Datsun 280Z. 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.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f 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. ^ a b Bogost, Ian (2007). Persuasive Games: The Expressive Power of Videogames. MIT Press. p. 200. ISBN 9780262026147.