We have a (very) brief interview with Boris Vallejo, illustrator of several Genesis covers, including Golden Axe 2, Phantasy Star IV, Star Control, and the Ecco the Dolphin series. It’s a short read, but worth looking into.
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Stories from the Book of Genesis Vol. 09
It’s not easy completing retro gaming collections. Pickings in some areas can be quite slim, and often the internet is the only option to finding what you need. In volume nine of Stories from the Book of Genesis, contributor Damien Jennison discovers just how to handle eBay and its sometimes cutthroat sellers.
E3 2006: Earthworm Jim Slithers Back onto Consoles
You’re probably going to take interest in the announcement that new Earthworm Jim games are in development for handhelds! Which ones and what games have yet to be revealed, but Atari is brining the annelid hero back in a big way next year. Check out our preview for more details.
E3 2006: Golden Axe Returns!
E3 is underway and it didn’t take Sega long to drop a bombshell on old school fans. Next year, we can expect a return of that classic franchise, Golden Axe! Details are sketchy at this point, but one thing is clear: it’s going to be an action/RPG! Have a gander at our preview and see what Sega and newly-acquired developer Secret Level have been up to!
E3 2006: Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
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!