A strange little side quest
The mechanics around Xtream Skate have roots that stretch far beyond modern browsers. Basketball became an Olympic medal sport in 1936, while women’s basketball joined the Olympic programme in 1976. A second detail makes the picture even better: Atari's Gran Trak 10 from 1974 is recognized as the first arcade racing video game. That long chain of experiments is part of why sports history still feels fresh when a game finds the right twist.
