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Features, Stories from the Book of Genesis

Stories from the Book of Genesis Vol. 31

Nothing comes between a Segaphile and his Genesis, not time, money, distance, even uncooperative big brothers. Not even the dark confines of basement storage can keep a true 16-bit fan from the great console, and gamers are sure to find a way to get hold of the console so they can play the games they love. Case in point: contributor Smee Lesko shares his tale of how he never stopped until the once-family Genesis was his and his alone.

Genesis Reviews

Disney’s Ariel the Little Mermaid

One would think that a Disney game developed by BlueSky Software (VectorMan, World Series Baseball) and released by Sega would be a recipe for a blockbuster. Unfortunately, such was not the case. Ariel the Little Mermaid was a shallow, repetitive game that left many wondering how such a good license could have been squandered. With mermaids, sharks, and witches, this should have been good. Instead, it stinks like yesterday’s fish.

Genesis Reviews

Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars

There are a ton of hockey games on the Genesis, and EA seems to have the crown. Be that as it may it doesn’t mean we don’t have to take a look at the other games, and Time Warner Interactive took to the ice with its own entry. Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars had the endorement of the Great One himself, but how good is it?

Features, Interviews

Interview: Frank Trzcinski (PS2 VectorMan Concept Artist)

Several years ago, Sega announced a Playstation 2 sequel to its VectorMan games. Video was shown, and the game seemed on track for a 2004 release. Then, it was canceled without warning, and little was heard from it again. That all changed last month when the game’s former lead production designer released some concept art, and we just knew we had to talk to him.