If there’s one thing that I’ve picked up on in gaming, is that this industry is full of trends. Cyclical trends. We’ve got new consoles on the way. Several genres are making a comeback and old favourites are returning. And burning rubber at full speed, is Carmageddon, the road rage racing game which just refuses to give up. Bring it on brother.
Currently, Carmageddon: Reincarnation has a release date of sometime in the first quarter of 2014. Launching on Steam, the game will be up for grabs on the Early Access platform as well, as it proceeds to repeatedly run over cows and pedestrians.
What’s more, Stainless games will be running a promotion wherein 99 gamers can earn the game for free, as well as all that DLC that will arrive after launch. For free, gratis and niks. More details here.
Moving on, Jason Garber, Publishing Director at Stainless Games had this to say in the press release which I will now copy and paste from:
We are delighted to be making this announcement today. Anticipation for the arrival of this new chapter in the life of the Carmageddon Brand has been building since we regained the rights. The existing Carmageddon community and a whole new generation of fans is out there waiting for this, and with Early Access on Steam they’ll be able to play, engage with us and give feedback as we continue towards the full release.
If you haven’t played a game of Carmageddon before, then you’ve missed out on one of the cult classics of gaming. Think Need for Speed, but with the kind of disregard for road rules that you’d find on a Joburg highway and with more blood than a Cape Town organic market when the baboons invade. If you’re running a mobile device capable of it though, don’t forget that you can snag an updated copy of the original game for cheap on the latest Humble Bundle.
Last Updated: September 26, 2013
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Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:04
THIS is relevant to my interests!
Lardus-Resident Perve
September 26, 2013 at 14:09
For those of you who are about to die, we salute you!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:10
XD
Lardus-Resident Perve
September 26, 2013 at 14:10
Back in the day I played Carmageddon for hours upon hours!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:12
Me too, loved that thing to bits.
I have the ORIGINAL huge ass carton box still on display!!!
( I know, hoarder, but I don’t care!)
Lardus-Resident Perve
September 26, 2013 at 14:14
Some things are worth hoarding!!!
JHN
September 26, 2013 at 14:17
SWAT! man that game was epic!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:18
Dude, loved that game!
Did you know/play Heavy Gear 2?
JHN
September 26, 2013 at 14:21
Yeah ive still got it laying at home! I remember how cool the music in it was when i was a kid
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:22
Epic, what Gear did you roll with?
JHN
September 26, 2013 at 14:24
I honestly cant even remember any more, i used to jam Heavy gear and mech warrior constantly!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:27
Yeah man, loved me the Black Mamba Heavy Gear.
And Mechwarrior, oh my socks, jammed that thing beyond vrot.
MW3, MW4 and MW4 mercs ftw
JHN
September 26, 2013 at 14:29
Dude the original was so epic with that hectic electric guitar aaaah man miss games like that.
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:46
Ah, Mechwarrior was pure awesomeness. Had a bit of an obsession with mechs growing up. (not that I don’t find them crazy cool anymore)
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:47
Dude, I still love em, love building them and making the tonnage work out. EPIC
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:48
I have to get these games again. I HAVE to! Now you’ve made me so damn lus for them.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:49
They have a worthy place in my lair as you can see
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:53
I’m moving tomorrow and finally will have my own room for my pc. My shelf will come up, there is nothing standing in my way.
I see you’ve got Tiberian Sun also. Who doesn’t? Loved that.
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:55
That’s sweet man hope goes well!
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 15:01
Thanks doed. Got Star Wars and Fallout posters made (luckily the girlfriend loves that stuff, so it can go up anywhere in the house)
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 15:06
Are you living in sin?
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 15:16
Only from tomorrow. But wedding plans are in, dear Admiral.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 15:20
Being an Admiral, I can officiate a wedding, if the need be
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 15:21
Thank you sir, circumstances have made it difficult to happen earlier.
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 15:47
You guys moving in together?
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 15:08
Your freakin lucky man! My wife doesn’t even understand Star wars let alone likes it! Then again she lets me play my games so its cool.
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 15:21
Not only is my girlfriend gorgeous (yes, I am very biased) but she is also a gamer. And one of her favourite movies is Predator. I am indeed a lucky man.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 15:23
Lulz wut? WD John, WD!
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 15:26
I think I might need to speed up the process…
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 15:29
I’ll help you dude, land that deal NOW
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 15:31
Thanks. You have made me see the light admiral. There is no time to wait anymore!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 15:34
My wife used to game with me, until she took a baby to the baby place 😛
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 15:38
It happens I suppose. It’ll take more than that to tear me away from my games! Then again, a baby to my uhm, baby place, would probably change my life in a different way.
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 15:24
I HATE YOU!!! kidding man, I am happy to hear I know at least 1 gamer living the ultimate dream! Now all you need is some cosplay moments then you sir will die complete!
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 14:55
Many I remember Mechwarrior too. Was my favourite game for years. Still haven’t made one that challenges!
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:56
That in a lan was great! Bushwackers and Timberwolves!
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 15:00
Tim, you bastard, you almost made me shed a tear there. Timberwolves were quite cool. I have a collection of drawings at home from when I was a kid of mechs I’d designed myself.
Sageville
September 26, 2013 at 14:19
The trick will be finding the hardware that can still run these….
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:19
Indeed, I think most should be compatible though, well, some of them
Sageville
September 26, 2013 at 14:28
Anyone remember good ole DOS4GW?
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:29
Duuude, I remember having to play around with different sound settings in dos just to get my games to WORK!
Martin du preez
September 26, 2013 at 14:25
I’m still playing Carmageddon religiously on iOS. Perfect time killer for when you’re waiting in the bank or attending a funeral.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:25
Carmageddon? At funeral? XD
Martin du preez
September 26, 2013 at 14:27
Any mundane event actually :p
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:27
With the volume TO THE MAX
Martin du preez
September 26, 2013 at 14:28
No man. with headphones. Have some respect for the dearly departed.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:29
Duh, of course, but volume still TO THE MAX
Martin du preez
September 26, 2013 at 14:31
FO SHIZZLE!
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:24
Good man! you have Shadow warrior!! Now that deserves a remake!!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:25
Already being done
http://store.steampowered.com/app/233130/
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:26
YOUR MY HERO!!!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:30
Pity of all the dlc and kak
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 14:28
You want some Wang, Tim? O_o
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:32
I loved Shadow Warrior!
loftie
September 26, 2013 at 15:38
have you seen the new “remake”? 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfMjYBLWlik
Axon1988
September 26, 2013 at 14:31
I see Unreal Tournament there… we have a dedicated server at work running that game 24/7…
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:32
But game is soo old!
Axon1988
September 26, 2013 at 14:34
YOU are so old.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:34
No man, the correct response would be his mom is so old!
If he were so old, he would have appreciated it
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:35
I loved it when it was still cool.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:36
Some things NEVER become uncool
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:38
Yes some, but UT hasn’t changed much over all the years. I loved it don’t get me wrong but sadly think its done and dusted man..
Axon1988
September 26, 2013 at 14:37
Rectified!
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:35
I’m talking about the 1st Unreal Tournament. I’d understand Ut2004 or Ut3
Axon1988
September 26, 2013 at 14:36
Jou ma is so old!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:38
XD
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:39
She is indeed!
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:43
btw you so old you fart out dust! 🙂
Axon1988
September 26, 2013 at 14:45
How do YOU know what I fart?
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:45
I have spies everywhere!
Axon1988
September 26, 2013 at 15:24
Now why would you need to have a spy watching me fart? Please don’t include me in your kinks.
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 15:25
Dude I’m playing with you. You still like Ut then it’s sweet.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:34
Epic, loved that game, sniper rifle ftw. Also had some pretty legendary mods that one!
Axon1988
September 26, 2013 at 14:35
It still does and the engine is still actively being worked on. Die hard.
BigC
September 26, 2013 at 14:36
Loved Delta force
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:38
I remember a few of us going to LAN cafe back in the day and shooting the snot outta each other.
Have you ever tried running “off” the map?
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:45
Half Life!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:45
You better believe it! Those days there were NO DLC, but Expansion packs, glorious and COMPLETE and well worth it
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:46
BlueShift and Opposing Force. Back when we finished every game we bought.
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:53
I miss those days! When games were made properly and no patching or whatnot to fix a broken game!
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:54
Me too
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:48
and Duke Nukem 3d!
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:51
GTA strip clubs don’t have a foot to stand on against those square and blocky boobs.
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 14:54
The handed dollar and boobies shaking never got old! I remember coming back from holiday and running to go play again! That via lan was awesome!
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:57
LAN is another thing that is slowly dying. It upsets me A LOT.
TiMsTeR1033
September 26, 2013 at 15:00
Likewise, Lans were the place to see your mates and play till wee hours of the morning!
That Happy Twit
September 26, 2013 at 15:21
Heavy Gear 2! 😀
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 15:22
Glad to see another brother!
Lara's John
September 26, 2013 at 14:44
Me too. I listened to Rage Against the Machine as a kid while playing this.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:45
Loved the soundtrack
Dun dun dadunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
Still have it on my playlist today!
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
September 26, 2013 at 14:13
Inderdaad!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 14:05
I got that Humble Bundle last night 😀
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:07
No man, that is the original for mobile, this is NEW!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 14:14
Yes I know, Brenda mentioned the Humble Bundle, I got it 😉
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:15
You jam some of the games yet?
Hammersteyn
September 26, 2013 at 14:10
CARMEGEDDON!!!
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/axN02bY_460sa.gif
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:35
Blou blou blou blou blou
Hammersteyn
September 26, 2013 at 15:58
Hahaha speedcop
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 15:59
😀
Loved that scene!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:13
Also, its spelt CARMAGEDDON, not Carmegeddon
Hammersteyn
September 26, 2013 at 14:15
Potatoes or potato’s? Spell it anyway you want, it’s time to leave some bloody tire tracks all over the track!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:16
Man, I still jam that epic game on my phone!
Hammersteyn
September 26, 2013 at 14:20
I downloaded the first one from GOG a couple of months ago. Still playing it.
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:21
First one >>>>>> rest
Charles Du Plessis
September 26, 2013 at 14:18
Kotaku put this article up less than an hour ago.
Backers Livid As Carmageddon Kickstarter Mentions Tiered Access, DLC
http://kotaku.com/backers-livid-as-carmageddon-kickstarter-mentions-tiere-1399549666?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook&utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 14:21
Ag nee bliksem, I hope its not true
BigC
September 26, 2013 at 14:38
Bang goes your bubble
That Happy Twit
September 26, 2013 at 15:20
ROFL @ Smart car cop car!
I remember many days of my childhood was lost to playing the original game…so… I WANT THIS!
InsanityFlea
September 26, 2013 at 17:30
When i was young these games were all version 1. now all the industry is coughing up is sequels, sequels, sequels. sigh. You making me feel old beeeeetches.
John Van Rensburg
September 26, 2013 at 17:36
I think we’ve progressed enough as a society that it’ll now be acceptable for people to be roadkill in this game, and not just zombies. I for one, welcome our new electro bastard ray overlords…
PsychoSpazz
September 27, 2013 at 08:52
this brings back some memory’s
Arko
October 1, 2013 at 15:15
http://adf.ly/WCaa2 wow look this !! :Daqw