Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the Sega Genesis, and you didn’t think we’d forget, did you? Why celebrate one day when you can party from launch date to nationwide release? For that reason we’ll be reminiscing for the next month about the console that we love so dear through a series of features that highlight the little black box’s rise to fame. We kick things off with just a little something from the editor-in-chief about what the console means to him. Check out Sega Genesis: 20 Years Young and let the festivities commence!

Ever wonder which Genesis games are the rarest? It’s a debate that rages constantly, and those out to complete their collections are sometimes left wondering why certain titles cost so darn much. Others aren’t quite as expensive but can be a pain to find in complete condition. It’s a good thing Sega-16 is here for ya then! To give you an idea of what games to watch out for (and which will put some serious hurt on your wallet), staff writer Zebbe has compiled a handy guide to rare games on the console and its two add-ons. For Collectors & Players Alike: Ultr@ R@re Games is a great jump on point for those wondering which games are the rarest around. Read the full article and start saving those pennies!

With the advent of online gaming and people’s sudden interest in slinging Wiimotes everywhere, multi-player gaming is bigger than ever. It’s always been around though, and the Genesis has an ample selection of games that can be enjoyed by two players. Sega-16 staff and readers had an ongoing conversation about which ones are the most notable, and their findings have morphed into a handy guide! Read the full article and feel free to contribute any one’s we might have missed!

Tired of Halo LAN parties? Bored with crushing the competition online? Maxed out your World of Warcraft character? Time then, to kick it old school and show your friends how multi-player was when everyone had to be in the same room! The Genesis holds its own in this department, and staff writer Nick Gibson has gone through its multi-player line up to pick out those that are sure to make your pals respect their roots. Read his full report in our latest feature Party Night: Killing Time & Making Memories with Genesis and get ready to break out that multi-tap!

With more than a million downloads on the Virtual Console, Nintendo is seeing a massive interest in classic titles. Sega has been taking advantage of this bonanza, already bringing Genesis games to Nintendo’s fledgling service and with plans to offer many more. So if there’s definitely an interest in its back catalogue, why limit itself to only Nintendo’s console? Could there be an advantage to Sega making its 16-bit games available on Xbox Live Arcade? Sega-16 takes a long, hard look at this possibility, and the answer is deeper than you’d think.