Wacky Races boosts onto DS, Wii

It might be hard to believe, but Wacky Races first aired in 1968. The initial 17-episode airing featured 11 cars competing in a variety of challenges with the aim of becoming "The World's Wackiest Racer."

The series featured characters including the villains Dick Dastardly and his dog Muttley, Penelope Pitstop, and The Gruesome Twosome, all battling for the title. Dick Dastardly would always concoct an elaborate plan to win, which would inevitably backfire.

Now all fans of the original series--or one of the repeat showings over the years--will be able to play the game on the Wii and DS this June. Titled Wacky Races: Crash & Dash, the action racing game will feature all the original characters and cars. Gamers will race across a variety of cross-country courses filled with pitfalls and power-ups.

For more information on Wacky Races: Crash & Dash, check out GameSpot's hands-on preview.