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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?
Sega-16 always treasures a chance to talk to those who made our favorite games. Our latest inteview was almost enough to make Ken pass out with glee, as we finally got to speak to Jim Huether, producer of Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football and Ken’s personal favorite, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. Lots of info regarding these two landmark releases was revealed, so read the full interview for all the great info!
Our Sega Stars feature series returns today, and this time we examine the man responsible for every Sega console ever made, Hideki Sato. From his days as head of Sega R&D, creating its incredibly popular arcade boards and home systems, to his tenure as the company’s president, where he had to oversee the end of the Dreamcast, Sato is one man who is undeniably Sega through and through.
What a way to finish off the week! You’ve read the reviews for all three games, now why not see how they were made? With insight from creater Mike Posehn, our complete retrospective take a look at the entire franchise, which culminated with Nuclear Strike on the Playstation.
Ever want to be a video game tester? It seems much easier now, with all the special training and courses being offered nationwide, but back during the 16-bit era, getting into the business wasn’t so easy. Sega-16 recently sat down for some Q & A with Jennifer Brozek, a former Genesis game tester, and she gave us some great insight about what it was like to work on some of our favorite games!