Game analysts everywhere are quick to point out that there’s a large sector of people who aren’t interested in all the bells and whistles of modern consoles (or their high price tags). This, they say, explains why Nintendo’s Wii is such a success. Well, if analysts had just stopped to talk to the preschooler set, they would have found this out years ago! Yes, as long as a game is good, young kids don’t care what console it’s on, and in this area the Genesis can hold its own against the competition – modern or not. Take Richard Scarry’s Busytown, for example. Here’s a game that covers all the bases and provides an instantly accessible world to kids who aren’t even old enough to read yet. It even supports the Mega Mouse!
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Reader Roundtable Vol. 30
Are you ready for summer? More free time equals more gaming, and we’ve got just the thing you need to kick off the season: our monthly Reader Roundtable feature! Once again, our staff and readers get together to discuss what they’ve been playing for the last thirty days, and this month has a great selection of titles. But don’t take my word for it. Read the full article and see for yourself!
Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe
Like ball games? Violence? How about if we combine the two? The Bitmap Bros. did just that with its Speedball series, and Genesis gamers received the second game via Arena. Simple in presentation and gameplay but big on challenge, Brutal Deluxe strove to live up to its namesake despite changes made during the porting process.
Funny World & Balloon Boy
We bet you think you’ve played your share of weird and uncommon Genesis titles. From Taiwan to Korea, there are some games out there that many people still haven’t discovered. Unfortunately, Funny World & Balloon Boy isn’t one of them. No, too many people have been to exposed to Realtec’s “magic,” and it’s time we put the suffering to an end.
Power Base Converter Buyer’s Guide
Thinking of getting into collecting Master System games but have no room on your shelf for the console? Genesis owners have a great option with Sega’s Power Base Converter. Essentially piggy-backing the Master System on the new 16-bit hardware, it allows gamers to continue to enjoy Sega’s 8-bit goodness without having to swap out another console. There are several versions available, so it’s important to know which one fits your particular Genesis model. For that reason, staff writer Carl-Johan Brax has compiled a handy buyer’s guide for those looking for the right model to fit their Genesis, so read the full article and find out which converter suits you best.
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