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This month marks the 25th North American anniversary of the world’s most famous hedgehog! Instead of looking at all of his games, we’ve decided to honor the Blue Blur by examining how he’s managed to endure for so long. There’s a lot more about Sonic to think about than games, and his appeal stretches to many other areas. Happy birthday Sonic!
Beginning in January, Sega-16 begins coverage of SG-1000, Master System, and Game Gear titles! We’ve covered much of the vast Genesis library, and we’re eager to begin exploring other parts of Sega’s history. Got a Power Base Converter? Thought Game Gear was as good as Game Boy? Then come along for the ride!
Sega-16 celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. Who would have thought that we’d still be talking about the Genesis after an entire decade? Well, Genesis fans, that’s who! Thank you to everyone who has contributed and read our articles over the years. It’s been our pleasure to create them, and we’re just getting started!
As amazing as today’s games are, there is still fun to be had with older consoles. With its simple charm and accessibility, retro gaming offers an alternative to people needing a change from tech-heavy modern hardware. So why do so many still ignore what classic game systems have to offer?
Sometimes, things happen that leave you totally puzzled, confused without a clue. Since this also seems to happen quite often in the world of video games, we figured it was worth discussing. Hence the birth of a new feature series! What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? is a new editorial series by Sega-16 EIC Ken Horowitz that examines the bewildering decisions made in the wonderful world of 16-bit gaming, past and present. A lot of the events of the Genesis era are still felt today, and they still influence the decisions made by the House that Sonic Built.