Christmas Gifts for Drifters: Idea #2
Drifting Video Games
Chances are if someone you know is into drifting they have some sort of home video gaming system. Gone are the days of forcing your car to oversteer in prehistoric games like Ridge Racer. There are now a whole new generation of games available for those who are into drifting and sport compact cars. Here are a few suggestions:
D1 Grand Prix: a pretty good version of the professional drifting series. Players customize the look and handling of their own vehicles and then go head to head with the pros of the D1. The game is somewhat difficult though. Car control isn’t easy and will take some time to master. Because it’s not easy to master, that’ll guarantee a lot of playing time, unless you’re is a punk bitch that quits easily.
Tokyo Extreme Racer: not about drifting, but still a reasonably fun game. Besides, if they already have a drift car built, this game will give them another genre to fantasize with: Freeway Racing. The game consists mostly of a free run mode in which you roam Japan’s highway system looking for impromptu races with other street racers cruising the road.
Need for Speed: Underground (series): these games tend to play up the street racing “lifestyle” which looks a lot cooler than it really is. I don’t think they’d be able to sell many video games of guys eating ramen noodles while they work overtime for extra money and their girlfriends talk shit with their friends.
