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Summer’s in full swing and it’s hot outside – damn hot. Why risk getting sunburn or skin cancer when you can stay inside where it’s cool? And with all these Genesis games to play, there’s more than enough to keep you occupied until the weather cools off. Pull up a chair, crank up the AC and read about how our staff and readers beat the heat.
Genesis fans might not be able to call out Ed Annunziata’s name on cue, but they probably can’t mention some of their favorite games without mentioning one that has his stamp on it. As the major force behind such franchises as Chakan The Forever Man, Ecco the Dolphin and Kolibri, he was all over Sega’s 16-bit console.
In June 2012, a group of Mega Drive fans united in Braga, Portugal to select a champion. After several hours and a ton of fun, the winners were named and prizes given, and there were many happy fans to be found. Read our coverage of this year’s tournament for all the details.
Ay carumba! So many different versions of Bart’s first console game to choose from! Which is the better game, the NES or Genesis version? Well man, you’ll just have to read our complete side-by-side to find out!
Before the fireworks next week, take some time and see what our staff and readers have been playing in June. Classics abound, and there are a few offbeat entries as well. What better way to kick summer into high gear than with some cold lemonade and the Sega Genesis?