The Genesis is home to a ton of side-scrolling action/fighting games, or that lovely genre we call the beat-’em-up. Just how many are there? Well, why not read our comprehensive article and find out?
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Unofficial Shmups Glossary
It took some doing, but we’ve compiled perhaps the most comprehensive glossary of shmup terms around. Thanks to Bulletmagnet over at the Shmups forum for providing the bulk of the definitions.
Stories from the Book of Genesis Vol. 03
Vince Thornburg is on a roll! His latest contribution is his story of how Shining Force turned him into a true collector. Enjoy!
Forgotten Franchises: Thunder Force
Combining maniac action with incredible graphics and awesome soundtracks, Thunder Force took no prisoners.
Yet after its fifth entry for both the Saturn and Playstation, the series upped and vanished. Technosoft quietly left the industry, and the series was no more. Why would anyone let one of gaming’s most cherished franchises disappear? What happened to the fabled sixth installment, which was slated to debut on the Sega Dreamcast? Many questions regarding Thunder Force’s fate have yet to be resolved, and it remains to be seen if they ever will be.
Genre Spotlight: Wrestling Wassail
While Wrestling games usually seem to only come in handfuls, the Genesis actually had a bit more than that from which to choose. A few are even good enough to enjoy even if you think that “professional” wrestling on TV is just a plain waste of time. So, in honor of the upcoming Super Bowl of wrestling, here’s a little piece on what Sega’s 16-bit bad boy had to offer.