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Every game you buy nowadays has an ESRB rating on the cover. What few people realize is that the system has its origin in the Video Game Ratings Council that used to evaluate games for the Genesis. Some may hate having a rating system, but it was an important step at keeping the government from censoring the industry, and Sega was the first to take the plunge.
A full-blown 3D simulation on my Genesis? Not exactly, but close enough, I’d wager. If only the gameplay were as impressive as the concept itself. In any case, M-1 Abrams Battle Tank is fun for a while, even with its limitations. Read our full review and get ready to pretend that the Communists are still a threat.
Shortly after the Genesis launched in 1989, Sega experienced a shift in leadership. Michael Katz was its new president and quickly acted to make the young console a major player in the gaming market by taking on Nintendo in advertising and ensuring some big names for its sports line. His efforts set the groundwork for Sega’s future success, though he hardly receives the credit he deserves. Sega-16 had an interesting little Q&A session with Mr. Katz earlier this week, and he had a lot to say about how the company was run during that exciting time in its history.
Appearing on several platforms, NBA Jam Tournament Edition was a big sequel to one of Acclaim’s greatest franchises. The Genesis version was a fan favorite, and our complete write up tells why. Pump up those Reeboks and check your flat top, because it’s game time!
Few can deny that Forgotten Worlds is a great two-player shmup. It’s been ported to a slew of consoles and computers, but perhaps the two most famous versions are the ones done for the Genesis and Turbo Grafx-16 Super CD-ROM2. How does each stack up against the other? We’ve put them Side by Side for comparison and have the results for you. Read the article and see which one stands tallest.
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