Author: Ken Horowitz

Editorials, Features

Genesis: 20 Years Young

Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the Sega Genesis, and you didn’t think we’d forget, did you? Why celebrate one day when you can party from launch date to nationwide release? For that reason we’ll be reminiscing for the next month about the console that we love so dear through a series of features that highlight the little black box’s rise to fame. We kick things off with just a little something from the editor-in-chief about what the console means to him. Check out Sega Genesis: 20 Years Young and let the festivities commence!

Features, Sega Download

Sega Download: Genesis Virtual Console Vol. 09

A new batch of Genesis titles has been released for the Wii Virtual Console, and we’re here to cover them for you as always. This latest group is pretty solid all around, but there are a few that really deserve a purchase above the others. Pulseman is one that everyone needs to play, and it’s finally been made available for American audiences. Read all about it and the rest of the releases in the latest installment of Genesis Virtual Console.

Genesis Reviews

Evander Holyfield’s “Real Deal” Boxing

Evander Holyfield shocked the boxing world when he took the heavyweight championship from Buster Douglas. It was only Douglas’ first defense, and the defeat demoralized him so much that he retired from boxing. Holyfield, on the other hand, went to make history as the only man to win the belt four times. Along the way, he found time to endorse a Genesis game, which like his skills, was light years ahead of his predecessor. “Real Deal” Boxing featured great visuals and solid gameplay, and it had an interesting customization dynamic that is still fun to play today.

Features, Retrospectives

Sega-16 Year 05 Retrospective

This Saturday, Sega-16 celebrates its fifth anniversary. After half a decade, we’re not only still here, we’re better than ever. Though the past twelve months haven’t been as eventful as some of the previous years, we’ve still made some great strides, and the site has remained consistent in both the quality and the quantity of its updates. I’ve shared my thoughts on the subject in this year’s retrospective, so please do check it out.

Sega CD Reviews

Power Factory Featuring C+C Music Factory

Digital Pictures is a company that still creates controversy, long after it closed its doors. Those who defend it look to games that are both funny and engaging, and those who hate it simply pick up a copy of Power Factory Featuring C+C Music Factory. Usually, the argument ends there. However, Sega-16, in the interest of good journalism (or unflinching masochism), has put the game through its paces for a full review, in order to see if all the vitriol against it is justified. The result? There isn’t enough hate towards this game.