The weekend’s here! That means we take it easy and relax, right? Not at Sega-16! We send you on your merry way with a preview of Treasure’s upcoming magnum opus Gunstar Super Heroes, which includes a two-minute video of the game in action. Wait until you see the incredible bosses and stage effects!
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Genre Spotlight: Shmups Extravaganza
Whew! Seventy-six entries, totaling 83 games. That’s a lot of shooters, and fans of the genre owes it to themselves to give this one a read. Perhaps the most comprehensive buyer’s guide on Genny shmups around, there’s information on every single title available for the Genesis, Sega CD, and 32X – for all regions.
Genesis Power Battles Vol. 01: Ristar vs. Sparkster
How many times have we all wondered who the toughest Genesis characters were? Why not find out? In the first installment of our new series Genesis Power Battles, we pit the heroic little Ristar against the brave Sparkster. You’ll be surprised at the results!
Hacks & Homebrews: Tinkering with the Genesis
Even after all these years, people are still exploring the potential of the Genesis. There’s a budding homebrew community, and some of the results are very promising. Sega-16 takes a look at some of these efforts in the latest installment of Hacks & Homebrews, and believe me, you’ll be surprised at some of the things going on.
History of: Earthworm Jim
In 1994, David Perry and Doug TenNapel created a platforming icon. Earthworm Jim was a huge hit, and he has since gone on to appear on a myriad of platforms. Sega-16 takes a look at how the famous annelid got his start and where he’s headed in our latest History of article. Come on in and get groovy!