Like an aging athlete, there comes a time when a gamer’s skill just isn’t what it used to be. What is it that makes one lose one’s edge? In volume seven of Stories from the Book of Genesis, Sega-16 takes a look at one gamer’s decent into utter scrubness.

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for the second place winner of our summer contest to get his time in the Sun with volume #6 of Stories from the Book of Genesis! In Games, Girls, & Glory; Cameron Ruscitti spins a wild yarn about the hard choice between a new game and lady love. I think you’ll enjoy this one, especially the inclusion of a certain martial arts icon!

Our summer contest winner, Nick Gibson shares his tale of a boy finally discovering the wonder of Sega’s 16-bit console. Parents are not usually the most understanding people when it comes to video games, and Nick’s almost made him miss one of the best console generations in history! Check out volume #5 of Stories from the Book of Genesis to see why patience pays off, and why the Genesis charm is timeless.

You all know the feeling. You’ve gotten your hands on a game that simply must be played without pause. A classic all-nighter ensues, and only your body’s complete breakdown from sleep depravation tears you away from your TV. That was what happened with Wonder Boy in Monster World when it came out for the Mega Drive, and oh what a wonderful experience it was. Our latest installment of Stories from the Book of Genesis details just how great it was, so take a look!

Vince Thornburg is on a roll! His latest contribution is his story of how Shining Force turned him into a true collector. Enjoy!