Brian Rowe races through the speedy racer from Activision-Blizzard in the form of Blur, Bizarre Creations' latest title. As fast as it was, Blur wasn't an all-arcade title as the simulation aspects stood out.

As a kid, I slipped into the car and pretended to cruise the highways while activating imaginary weapons. Invisible missiles decimated opponents as I zipped past fiery wreckage. I activated my nitrous – cruise-control – and watched the competition fade in the mirror. While that fantasy will never become a reality, barring a stint in a prison with televised death-races, Blur comes dangerously close to fulfilling the childhood dream.

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