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From its creation in 1991 to its struggle to survive the transition to the 32-bit generation, the complete story of the Sega Technical Institute can now be told. Everything you want to know is here, including some heretofore unknown tidbits on cancelled titles like Spinny & Spike and the truth behind the relationship between the Japanese and American teams.
You’ve obviously not had enough prehistoric gaming fun, so we’re tossing another Chuck Rock review at you! This time, Chuck’s son is the star, and it soon becomes apparent that his young age and inexperience do him in. No amount of cuteness can keep his console debut from stinking like yesterday’s diapers. Son of Chuck makes a good argument for platforming Darwinism, and there’s a reason why some franchises are extinct. There! I’ve used up all my baby and prehistoric cliches, so why not just read the full review before I think of some more?
Nintendo fans had a blast in the late ’80s and early ’90s watching Captain N the Game Master. An average guy being warped into his favorite video games was a great concept, and Sega fans were left out. No more! PBC Productions, a New York-based film group, has spoofed the famous Nintendo series with one of their own. Called The New Adventures of Captain S, it features perhaps the biggest Sega Genesis fan in the world facing off against the evil NES and his Game Genie overlord. The series also spoofs other ’90s series, like Saved By the Bell, and is just great fun to watch. Sega-16 recently spoke with PBC head Chad Williams and Captain S himself Brett Vanderbrook about their wonderful series.
Core Design was a heavy supporter of the Genesis, and it brought that support to the Sega CD. Together with Virgin Games, Core ported its cartridge platformer Chuck Rock, adding in some cut scenes and a new soundtrack. Aside from these minor difference, however, the game essentially remained the same. Is it worth buying over the cartridge version?
Be it the newest Sega Megaton or just some random tidbit of news, MEGA Bites is there! This month, we report on using wireless Genesis controllers on your Wii, a great Amazon bargain for Genesis fans, the latest in Genesis emulation, and yet another new Sonic game. You know you want to read this! Well, you’re at least considering it, so check out the full article and see what’s up in the land of 16-bit!
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