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The 27th of this month marks our sixth anniversary! Think about that for a second… we’ve been talking about the Genesis for more than half a decade already. And to think that we still have so much left to say! While we come up with some more articles for you, take a gander at this year’s retrospective. It hasn’t been as eventful a year as others, but that’s ok. We’re just thankful to be here after all this time.
It’s nice to see that people are finally beginning to appreciate just how good the Genesis library is, and many franchises are being revived or ported to modern consoles. Everything from the Wii Virtual Console to the iPhone has seen classic 16-bit Sega goodness in some way or form, and now even Steam has Genesis games for purchase! We take a look at some of the latest developments in the Genesis arena in the newest edition of MEGA Bites, so read the full article for all the juicy details.
We close out the month of May with our traditional Reader Roundtable feature, and this month’s installment has a ton of great games. From true classics to titles you’ve probably never played before, there’s definitely a bit of something for Genesis fans of all types. Read the full article for all the juicy details!
Everyone has wanted a Sega Genesis at some point. Some have remained content with emulation or a Nomad, but the allure of Sega’s sexy little 16-bit console has always remained strong. Even the purchase of a SNES months beforehand can’t scratch this itch, baby!
Licensed games have traditionally been the bane of game consoles. While it’s true that many of today’s releases are actually quite playable, lulling gamers into a sense of safety about the quality of licensed games overall, there was a time when people cringed at the prospect of playing one (NES X-Men, anyone?). However, if you pick through the garbage, there are some true gems on the Genesis that not only should be played but given a permanent place in one’s collection.