It has been confirmed that Chris Blackbourn’s legendary Amiga racer Super Skidmarks will come pre-loaded on the A600GS, a new Amiga-based mini console and 68K-compatible computer powered by AmiBench.
The series began in 1993 with Skidmarks and was followed up with Super Skidmarks in 1995. Its visuals pushed the hardware to its limit, while the multiplayer focus made it popular with players. The game was also released on the Amiga CD32 and Sega Mega Drive / Genesis.
Blackbourn is currently working hard to resurrect the Skidmarks brand with a new online multiplayer version, Epic Skidmarks.
Matthew Leaman – MD of AmigaKit Ltd, the company behind the A600GS – had the following to say:
We are grateful to Chris that he has given his approval to include his much loved racing game with the A600GS. I know many of our users will be so pleased to relive this classic racing game. Chris new project, Epic Skidmarks looks great!
Blackbourn added:
It’s fantastic to see the Amiga community enjoying these classic games, and sharing them with a new generation of gamers. Thanks AmigaKit Ltd for supporting the community!
The game will be pre-installed on A600GS systems which are shipping now. Existing A600GS will be able to download a free update to install the game.
Go on.... treat yourself to a new game.
2 Comments
Super Skidmarks coming pre-loaded on the A600GS is such awesome news! This game was a blast back in the day, and it’s cool to see it making a comeback on a new platform. The graphics were mind-blowing for the time, and the multiplayer mode had us racing against friends for hours.
I love that Chris Blackbourn is reviving the Skidmarks brand with Epic Skidmarks, too! It’s great to see classic games getting new life and reaching a fresh audience. Can’t wait to dive back into those chaotic races and relive some nostalgia. Plus, the fact that existing A600GS owners can download it for free is just the cherry on top!
Super Skidmarks coming pre-loaded on the A600GS is such a rad throwback! I remember spending countless hours racing with friends, trying to avoid those pesky oil slicks and getting the best lap times. The graphics were mind-blowing for the time, and the multiplayer aspect really made it a must-play. It’s awesome to see Chris Blackbourn reviving the franchise with Epic Skidmarks too—can’t wait to see how that turns out!
Kudos to AmigaKit for keeping the spirit of the Amiga alive and giving us a chance to relive those classic gaming moments. This is definitely going to make the A600GS even more appealing for both old fans and new players. Bring on the nostalgia!