As amazing as today’s games are, there is still fun to be had with older consoles. With its simple charm and accessibility, retro gaming offers an alternative to people needing a change from tech-heavy modern hardware. So why do so many still ignore what classic game systems have to offer?

Sometimes, things happen that leave you totally puzzled, confused without a clue. Since this also seems to happen quite often in the world of video games, we figured it was worth discussing. Hence the birth of a new feature series! What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? is a new editorial series by Sega-16 EIC Ken Horowitz that examines the bewildering decisions made in the wonderful world of 16-bit gaming, past and present. A lot of the events of the Genesis era are still felt today, and they still influence the decisions made by the House that Sonic Built.