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Features, Reader Roundtable

Reader Roundtable Vol. 36

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By now you probably don’t want to see another turkey for as long as you live, and any mention of food will probably make you run for the nearest bathroom. So while you’re sitting in a comfy chair, pondering how to get your waistline back to normal, why not passively burn some calories by reading two new articles? We took a day off, but we’re here with a full review for the Genesis Airwolf wannabe Crossfire, as well as our monthly Reader Roundtable feature. Check them out and kick off your weekend right. Both are at least sure to go down better than a turkey leg!

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Features, Tournaments

2008 European Mega Drive Championship

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It’s been exactly twenty years since the Genesis was officially discontinued, but its rabid fanbase refuses to give up the ghost! In addition to games still being released, fans in Europe have organized a yearly tournament that now includes almost two dozen titles. The Mega Drive Championships are where gamers play for keeps, and this year’s European tournament featured competitors from three different countries. Sega-16 contributor Sebastian Sponsel was there, and he’s shared his experiences with us in great detail. It looks like a good time was had by all, so be sure to read the full article and enjoy your turkey!

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Genesis Reviews

Predator 2

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Why companies must taunt us with video game versions of our favorite films is something no one may ever know. Though the trend has slowed a bit recently, the dark legacy of the licensed video game is a shadow no project may ever overcome. And with titles like Predator 2 to remind us of how even the best intentions can pave a road to gaming hell.

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Genesis Reviews

Mallet Legend’s Whac-A-Critter

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Every so often, a really odd game shows up on a console. Not weird as in “it looks/plays weird,” mind you. No, I’m referring to that special game that uses some strange peripheral or requires some unique set up to work. Take Realtec’s Whac-A-Critter, for example. It used a special nine-button controller that’s rarer in the wild than a Tazmanian Tiger, and all to just smack animals on a screen. After paying the equivalent of a organ transplant for a complete copy, I’m sure many buyers eventually got their money’s worth by using the controller against their own heads.

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Editorials, Features

R.B.I. Baseball Grand Slam

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Baseball season has come and gone, and while Phillies fans are still celebrating, everyone else is looking forward to next year. In the meantime, why not keep yourself occupied with one of the many baseball games on the Genesis? Tengen was a big supporter of the genre, offering several installments of its renowned R.B.I. Baseball series for 16-bit gamers, and we’ve laid them out for you in one handy little article. Read up on the whole series in R.B.I. Baseball: 16-Bit Grand Slam and see which is the game for you.

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