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Disney’s monster hit The Lion King racked up sales in both movie theaters and game stores. The Genesis adaptation is considered by many to be a classic, and that adulation has motivated some to go as far as to create unofficial sequels. Two such bootlegs found their way to Sega’s 16-bit console, but the question is: are they worth checking out? Most bootlegs aren’t, but these might just surprise you. Read all about them in the newest installment of our Hacks & Homebrews series.
As we leave July behind, we take our customary monthly look at what our staff and readers have been playing over the past thirty days. This month’s collection is all over the place, but there are some truly treasured classics to be found, along with some odds and ends. Read all about it in the latest installment of our Reader Roundtable series.
Sega’s Castle of Illusion is considered a classic by many Genesis fans, but what many people don’t know is that a Master System version was also released. To some, it’s actually the better of the two, and being the diehard Mickey fans that we are, we decided to put the two into the spotlight and see which came out on top. The verdict? They’re both two damn fine games that any platformer fan needs to play. Read all about our comparison in the latest installment of our Side by Side series.
A new batch of Genesis titles has been released for the Wii Virtual Console, and we’re here to cover them for you as always. This latest group is pretty solid all around, but there are a few that really deserve a purchase above the others. Pulseman is one that everyone needs to play, and it’s finally been made available for American audiences. Read all about it and the rest of the releases in the latest installment of Genesis Virtual Console.
Last year, we brought you coverage of the 2008 European Mega Drive Championship. Things are gearing up for the 2009 edition, and Team Germany has already held its own trials to see who will represent their nation! Read all about the 2009 German Mega Drive Championship, and see who’s going for the gold!