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More bonus E3 coverage for you! Now that more details have been presented, we can finally give the goods on the upcoming DS game Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. It’s gorgeous, 2D, and a sequel to the Genesis classic Bloodlines! You know this one beckons you from afar with all the wicked charms of the Prince of Darkness himself. Lucky for you that we have a nice little preview on it, straight from Konami’s press conference!
Also in the news: It wouldn’t be E3 without a Sonic-related announcement from Sega. This year, the company has revealed that not one, but three titles are in the works for all next gen consoles and the PSP. While one is a Wii exclusive, the other, aptly titled Sonic The Hedgehog, suggests something of a new beginning for the struggling franchise. Could this be the 3D Sonic game we’ve all been waiting for? We take a look at what’s been shown in our analysis of the latest trailer in the second of our Genesis-related E3 bonus articles Sonic’s Rebirth? Check it out and then pray like the rest of us.
We have an interview with one of the most knowledgable gaming historians on the planet, Steven Kent. The author of The Ultimate History of Video Games stopped by and talked to Sega-16 about all things Sega Genesis, with some interesting results! Read the interview for more info.
It’s time again for E3! There’s a ton of news relating to the future of several Genesis-related franchises, and we’ve got some bonus coverage for you this week. First up is the news everyone knew was coming: Yuji Naka has left Sega to start his own studio. How does this affect the Sonic and Phantasy Star games in the works for next generation consoles? Only time will tell. Check out our editorial Sonic Team Loses its Leader for more news and speculation!
Every game you buy nowadays has an ESRB rating on the cover. What few people realize is that the system has its origin in the Video Game Ratings Council that used to evaluate games for the Genesis. Some may hate having a rating system, but it was an important step at keeping the government from censoring the industry, and Sega was the first to take the plunge.