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It’s that time of the month again! No, not that time… I’m mean that it’s time for this month’s Reader Roundtable. March brings with it many things, not least among them being a full load of Sega games! From classics like Snatcher and M.U.S.H.A to duds like Pit-Fighter and Dick Tracy, this months’ installment has it all! Kick off your weekend with volume #28 of the series and get to playing some 16-bit goodness.
There’s probably no other Sega topic that spurs such a debate as the 32X. You either love or hate the darn thing, and such feelings usually run deep. Even among the hallowed halls of Sega-16, controversy rages, and our own staff members have their opinions about the little-mushroom-that-couldn’t.
You can’t be a Sega fan without knowing about Digital Pictures. For almost half a decade, it was the company that seemed to be first out the door on a CD system, and it was practically synonymous with the Sega CD. Founder Tom Zito spread his full-motion video gospel around the industry with utter conviction, even challenging companies like Electronic Arts about who had the better games. There’s a fascinating story behind how this controversial developer/publisher came to be, and we’ve got it right here in the latest installment of Developer’s Den. Miss it not!
Working at Sega of America during its heyday offered a chance to see a company on the rise. From the birth of a certain blue hedgehog to the introduction of a CD add-on, there was always something Sega-related in the news. One of the people responsible for ensuring that the company was always in the limelight was Al Nilsen, former head of Sega’s marketing division. During his tenure, he oversaw the birth of Sonic, the creation of Sega Visions, and the much beloved Sega Scream. Sega-16 recently chatted with Mr. Nilsen and got the goods on a bunch of 16-bit morsels of news.
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!