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Light Cycle (video Game)
The Light Cycle is a type of fictional motorcycle featured in the '' Tron'' franchise. First introduced in the film '' Tron'', they are used as part of a deadly virtual game conducted by the villainous Master Control Program. In it, players must ride around an arena without crashing into each other, the outer walls, or the light trails left behind by the vehicles. Subsequent generations of Light Cycles appeared in later works of media. Following its appearance in ''Tron'', the Light Cycle became a fixture of popular culture. The first Light Cycle sequence was also seen as a pioneering moment in computer graphics that inspired later works. Characteristics Light Cycles are virtual and futuristic motorcycles that materialize from thin air, starting with the handlebars. They are neon-colored and move at extreme levels of speed. They are only able to turn at right angles, creating blocky trails of color. The arena in which they are used features a white grid on black ground, marki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tron (franchise)
''Tron'' is an American science fiction media franchise created by Steven Lisberger, which began with the eponymous 1982 film. The original film portrays Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, a genius computer programmer and video game developer who becomes transported inside a digital virtual reality known as "The Grid", where he interacts with programs in his quest to escape. Produced and released by Walt Disney Pictures, ''Tron'' became a cult film and was acclaimed for its groundbreaking visual effects and extensive use of early computer-generated imagery. It was followed by the 2010 sequel film '' Tron: Legacy'', which takes place 28 years after the events of the first film and depicts the attempts of Flynn's son Sam in retrieving his lost father from within the Grid, now ruled by a corrupt program. The film series has spawned various tie-ins, including video games, a comic book miniseries, music recording albums, theme park attractions, and an animated television series that ai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
