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We interrupt your regularly scheduled program to bring you a special Sega-16 update: Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, the sequel to the Genesis classic MERCS, is coming to Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Store. Featuring online co-op play for up to three people and tons of action, this looks to be a great addition to anyone’s run-‘n-gun library. For more details, be sure to read our full preview.
The impact Digital Pictures had on gaming is still being felt today. Sega-16 had an opportunity for some Q&A with former DP programmer Steve DeFrisco. He was there when FMV games were at their apex, and he now shares his insight on what it was like to work at such an intriguing company.
Between a rising Genesis and a dying Master System, Sega had so much software on its plate that it had to farm some of it out. Crack down, a two-player coin-op port, was one game that got handed over to Sage’s Creation. Featuring simultaneous co-op and a buttload of levels, this fun little action title didn’t get the attention it deserved – until now! Read our full review and get ready to add another title to your library!
Fans of the Game Gear Devilish game will be disappointed with its sequel, The Next Possession. What could have been an incredible entry into a great genre turned out to be a misguided attempt at innovation that was hampered by poor game physics.
Some more news has arisen in Genesis Land, including some details on a possible (and dare I say, exciting?) new Sonic game that looks like it might ease the pain of Sega’s past transgressions with its mascot. The now-trademarked Sonic Unleashed is just one of the stories covered in the latest installment of MEGA Bites, which also has some great news on SVP Chip emulation, Space Harrier for Atari fans, and oh yeah, a brand new Geneis RPG called Pier Solar. Interested? Then read the full article and check it out!