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By now, family has left, you’re wondering what you’re going to do with all those leftovers, and people have lost their collective minds over discounted merchandise. Instead of braving Black Friday, why not stay at home and play some great games? For many, the long weekend was a perfect time to work on that Pile of Shame that’s been accumulating all these years!
When most people think of game releases, they tend to think of Japan, Europe, and North America. For Sega, however, one of the most important regions was South America, most notably Brazil. Tectoy was Sega’s partner in the country, and it saw major success there. We recently chatted with its president, Stefano Arnhold, about Tectoy and its efforts.
If you’ve read our preview of Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, then you’re undoubtedly awaiting its release. We’ve spoken to the game’s producer, Thomas Kern, for more information, and he was kind enough to shed some light on this highly anticipated title!
The classic Monster World series is returning! Though the name might be different, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a true entry in the franchise in every other way. With series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa leading development and Yuzo Koshiro composing the music, this is perhaps the Monster World game we’ve been waiting two decades for!
Close the door, grab a seat, and keep that candy for yourself! Let the little moochers of the neighborhood knock on someone else’s door; there are games to play! October is a great month to go back and play some of the spookier games on the Genesis, Game Gear, and Master System. There are also lots of other titles worth revisiting. Read on and see what our staff and readers have been playing this month!