With the release of the Sega Genesis Collection on the Playstation 2 and PSP, Sega has brought us the largest Genesis compilation ever released on consoles. Sega-16 spoke to associate producer Stephen Frost about this exciting release and got some insight about how it came about and what the future holds. Want to know why Streets of Rage didn’t make the cut? Shining Force? How about the chances of another volume?
Year: 2006
Donald in Maui Mallard
Donald Duck has been all around the world, done many amazing things, and teamed up with the best of them. But did you know he was also a ninja? Yes, there is simply nothing this duck can’t do. Why, he’s so cool that he’s not just a ninja, he’s a ninja in Hawaii!
Hands-On: Sega Genesis Collection (PlayStation 2)
Last week, Sega finally released the Sega Genesis Collection for the Playstation 2 and the PSP. Sporting the largest collection of Genesis titles ever released, this awesome disc is chock full of interviews, unlockable games, and a ton of 16-bit fun! We’ve sat down with it for some serious play time, so why not read our complete review and see if this set is worth your $20?
Elitserien ’96
NHL fans might not know it, but there’s another ice hockey league out there that has just as big a fan base. The Swedish Ice Hockey Association has a long and storied history of delivering the best of the sport to European fans, and this did not go unnoticed by game publishers. Electronic Arts, for one, published a modified version of its NHL ’96 with Swedish teams and players. How did it compare to the U.S. version?
Sega Legends: The TeleGenesis Modem
You love Xbox Live, and you’re eager to see how the Playstation 3 and Wii will measure up. You probably play PC games online and most likely had a ton of fun on SegaNet with your Dreamcast. But why not see where it all began? Before the Sega Channel and the Xband, there was the TeleGenesis modem, perhaps Sega’s most famous piece of vaporware. Why wasn’t it released in the U.S.? What was the service like in Japan and which games were available?