Features – Page 121

Retroinspection: Mega Drive

September 12, 2006 by John Szczepaniak 0 comments

As promised, we bring you John Szczepaniak’s awesome article on the Genesis, as originally printed in issue #27 of Retro Gamer Magazine. Back in July, John consulted with Sega-16 about the article, and he cited a few of our interviews. We also donated some screen shots, and I must say, the final piece looks great! We’ve reprinted the article here in its entirety (with John’s permission, of course) and even have scans of the actual magazine pages! You know you want to see this, so what are you waiting for? Read the article and enjoy!

Lost in the Arcade: Taito Games

September 5, 2006 by Ken Horowitz 0 comments

Get ready for another round of Lost in the Arcade! This installment takes a look at some of the great Taito games that were never released on consoles during the 16-bit era, but would have been right at home on the Genesis. So many great games, yet so few were ported! It’s a shame, but that doesn’t mean we should just forget them.

Developer's Den, Features

Developer’s Den: Zyrinx

September 1, 2006 by Nick Gibson 0 comments

Today we kick off a new feature series that looks into the history behind some of the Genesis’ most prominent creative teams. The first installment of Developer’s Den takes a look at Zyrinx, the maker of Sub-Terrania and Red Zone, and examines its work and legacy. Read the article and find out what could have been!

Features, Interviews

Interview: Brenda Huff (CEO of Wisdom Tree)

August 29, 2006 by Nick Gibson 1 comment

For years, Wisdom Tree Games has managed to successfully avoid becoming an official licensee for the platforms on which it develops. On both the NES and Genesis, it has released several titles that have had strong sales, giving the company a longevity not common to other unofficial developers. Company leader Brenda Huff recently spoke to Sega-16 about how Wisdom Tree has managed to endure and even carve out its own little corner of the market.

Features, Stories from the Book of Genesis

Stories from the Book of Genesis Vol. 12

August 25, 2006 by Cameron Ruscetti 0 comments

Our Stories from the Book of Genesis series has been quite successful, offering readers a chance to express their own tales of Sega 16-bit fandom or show off their latest fan fiction. This month, we’ve got the second installment of Revenge of the Genesis Brotherhood, a tale about one man’s wild journey across some of the console’s most memorable titles. Read on and enjoy!