Namco’s early 16-bit efforts are a lot of fun, and Genesis owners everywhere should check them out. Among the batch is an underrated sports title that mixes American football with soccer (and a bit of wrestling). With its simple gameplay and frantic pace, fans of brutal sports games might want to give Powerball a spin.
Author: Ken Horowitz
Teasers: Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works
A new book on the Sega Genesis is slated for publication in June 2014, and it’s shaping up to be a most fitting homage to Sega’s flagship console. Over 300 pages of hardware designs, never-before-seen concept art and exclusive developer interviews promise to make this the must-have tome for Genesis fans everywhere.
Teasers: Boogerman 20th Anniversary
The most disgusting hero on the Genesis is back! Boogerman has come to Kickstarter for a chance to fart and burp his way into the modern era, with new levels and abilities, and even a two-player mode featuring Earthworm Jim! We’ve got all the details straight from the creators themselves, so read on and see how another Genesis franchise returns!
Interview: Mac Senour (SOA Producer)
Many of our favorite games actually owe their releases to a small group of people or even a single producer. Some now-classic Genesis games got their chances to shine thanks to producers with a keen vision of quality. Among them was Mac Senour, who had major influence in the release of classics like Gunstar Heroes and Ranger-X.
Unfinished Business: Ratchet & Bolt
For almost two decades, nothing has been known about the canceled 32X title Ratchet & Bolt. Now, Sega-16 uncovers the complete story, directly from those who created it. With firsthand information and access to the original design documents, we can finally reveal what may have been the best 32X game never made…