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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!
Sega-16 readers love their Genesis consoles; there’s no doubt about that. Every month, the faithful gather ’round and discuss what’s currently getting the most playtime. Hear what your fellow fans have to say about their experiences in the latest installment of Reader Roundtable.
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.
Shortly after the Genesis launched in 1989, Sega experienced a shift in leadership. Michael Katz was its new president and quickly acted to make the young console a major player in the gaming market by taking on Nintendo in advertising and ensuring some big names for its sports line. His efforts set the groundwork for Sega’s future success, though he hardly receives the credit he deserves. Sega-16 had an interesting little Q&A session with Mr. Katz earlier this week, and he had a lot to say about how the company was run during that exciting time in its history.
Few can deny that Forgotten Worlds is a great two-player shmup. It’s been ported to a slew of consoles and computers, but perhaps the two most famous versions are the ones done for the Genesis and Turbo Grafx-16 Super CD-ROM2. How does each stack up against the other? We’ve put them Side by Side for comparison and have the results for you. Read the article and see which one stands tallest.