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Features, Hands-On

Hands-On: Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box (PlayStation 2)

Genesis fans have a special place in their hearts for Treasure. They’ve given us some great games, like the classic Gunstar Heroes, as well as some gems that were never brought to America (Alien Soldier, for example). Stubborn as a mule, they still won’t bring it our way even after a decade! Lucky for us, we can import Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box for the Japanese Playstation 2. Volume 25 of the Sega Ages 2500 series.

Genesis Reviews

Micro Machines Turbo Tournament ‘96

Those who grew up in the early ’90s remember the Micro Machines well. The darn things had toys for just about every vehicle ever made. They had a few games too, and Turbo Tournament ’96 ranks among the best. So many options, so much fun! Our complete write up tells all about this great little racer that you probably overlooked, so check it out and see what you’ve been missing!

Features, Interviews

Interview: Trip Hawkins (Founder of Electronic Arts)

Already a PC powerhouse, Electronic Arts was among the first American companies to jump aboard the Genesis bandwagon. A slew of quality releases elevated them to the upper echelon of 3rd party developers, and they eventually went on to become the biggest of them all. As the founder of EA, Trip Hawkins brought his revolutionary vision of game design to the Genesis and played a major part in its success. From original series like Madden to excellent ports like Marble Madness and The Immortal, Electronic Arts brought a diverse range of excellent titles to Genesis gamers.

Genesis Reviews

Tick

His time at the top was all too brief, and many fans are still lamenting the Tick’s disappearance from the comic limelight. Hey, if the Ninja Turtles can make a comeback, why not him? During the height of his popularity, the Tick even had his own game, which seemed to signal the start of the character’s fall.