It’s probably very cold where you live, damn cold. Consider this: the weather is miserable, and you’re probably stuck at home, unable to go to school or work. Well, what better excuse to wrap yourself up and play some Genesis? Nature’s on your side, when you think of it! That’s what our staff and readers have done this month.
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Sega Gear: Hamy HG-806 Genesis Clone
Looking for a portable Genesis so you can take your cartridges on the go, but find the Nomad a bit too pricey? Well, there are other options out there! We take a look at a relatively new one, the Hamy HG-806, and put it through its paces. It performs surprisingly well for non-Sega-made hardware, so read on and see if this one fits your needs.
Hands-On: Rolling Thunder (NES)
Namco’s arcade classic came home to the NES in stellar fashion, retaining the visual style and gameplay. It also brought all the challenge of the coin-op, and all these factors combine to produce one of the better arcade ports on the NES. This is definitely a cartridge to own.
Teasers: Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works
A new book on the Sega Genesis is slated for publication in June 2014, and it’s shaping up to be a most fitting homage to Sega’s flagship console. Over 300 pages of hardware designs, never-before-seen concept art and exclusive developer interviews promise to make this the must-have tome for Genesis fans everywhere.
Interview: John Pedigo (SOA Associate Producer)
For many, the years spent working at Sega during the 16-bit era went by far too quickly. Be it from the ever-changing market or from just having so much fun, those years packed a ton of activity. For former associate producer John Pedigo, they were especially productive, seeing the release of several major titles and a few canceled ones as well.