By now, everyone has unwrapped their gifts and drank their fill of cocoa and eggnog. Best of all, all the relatives who came over for Christmas dinner have long since returned home, leaving a nice empty house.Now, it’s time to play! If Santa had any taste, he brought lots of Genesis games to our staff and readers, so read on and see what ol’ Saint Nick gave out this year!
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Interview: Joe Morici (Capcom VP of Sales)
Capcom’s massive exposure during the early late ’80s and ’90s is the result of the hard work by Capcom’s marketing division, which was run by Sr. Vice President Joe Morici. During his tenure, Street Fighter II exploded onto the scene, Strider took arcades by storm, and a certain blue robot made his debut.
Sega Download: Sonic CD (Android)
Sonic CD zooms onto major platforms this month, finally giving fans the version they’ve been wanting for years. Beautiful to look at and full of extras, this is the version that should please mobile gamers. Read on and see why it’s perhaps the best $1.99 you’ll spend this month.
Genesis Around the World: 2011 Midwest Gaming Classic
Classic game shows are a wonderful place to meet new people and experience what makes retro gaming so awesome. It’s also a great place to pick up games really cheap! We went to this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic and have our impressions (and pictures) for you. Enjoy!
Hands-On: Sonic Generations (PlayStation 3)
In celebration of Sonic’s 20th anniversary, Sega has put together a birthday bash that brings the hero of old together with his modern counterpart. The game still shows the flaws of two decades of lackluster Sonic games, but it also shows something missing from the series for years: potential.