Scrap Brain Zone is brutal, unforgiving and at some points even a little cheap. This is the last full zone before the final boss fight — and it shows through its steep difficulty. In short, don’t expect an easy ride. Whereas the similarly difficult Labyrinth Zone derived much of its challenge from the underwater feature … Read more
Streets of Rage 2 is back. Sega has re-released the 1992 Sega Genesis classic on the Nintendo 3DS today taking advantage of the system’s stereoscopic 3D. Other new features include a “Casual Mode” which kills enemies as soon as they hit the ground. For hardcore gamers, they’ve added a “Fists of Death Mode” where one … Read more
It’s one the quickest levels in Sonic the Hedgehog. You can easily beat it in under two minutes without breaking a sweat. Just don’t mistake Star Light Zone as a pushover. The fifth zone in the original Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis — which looks like it takes place in outer space — is … Read more
Shenmue 3 was already announced at E3 but one committed fan has remade parts of the original game in HD. The Dojo and Hazuki Residence have been redone in HD using Unreal Engine 4. As you would expect from the Unreal engine, it comes with a remarkable amount of detail. Shenmue was originally released for … Read more
The fourth zone in Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis is also the most treacherous. Labyrinth Zone takes place through a vast underground network of ancient, deteriorating ruins that are submerged underwater. The enemies and hazards are not the biggest challenge of Labyrinth Zone. The water is your biggest enemy in these stages. Sonic … Read more
The third zone in Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis is a light-hearted, zany environment that at some points resembles a pinball machine with springs, bumpers and secret areas. The inspiration for future casino levels found in most Sonic games came from Spring Yard Zone’s showy style. Spring Yard Zone, which was the first … Read more
The second zone in Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis is far more unforgiving than the first. The grey and dreary Marble Zone contrasts drastically with the bright, colorful and vibrant Green Hill Zone. Blue skies have given way to dark clouds in this more ominous-looking zone. The pace is also much slower. Green … Read more
It’s perhaps the most iconic level of its generation. Lush grassy hills, checkered soil, and abundant life: Green Hill Zone — the first area that players visit in the original Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis — is easily the most inviting level in the entire game. Players become accustomed to the game mechanics … Read more
The year was 1991. A speedy new mascot was drawing attention to an insurgent challenger to Nintendo’s video game console dominance. Sega was a hip company (at least at the time) making impressive inroads in the United States with their 16-bit Genesis console. I was barely out of my diapers — just three years old … Read more
Sega Sammy Holdings announced today that they would be closing their San Francisco offices as part of a company restructuring plan. According to the company, the office will be moved to Southern California this summer to reduce operating expenses. Sega is soliciting employees for “voluntary retirement” as part of the restructuring plan. The move is … Read more
