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The console war between the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) may be long over, but the argument between which is better still remains. Sure, in terms of sales and ...

With high-quality Genesis ports aplenty on PC and consoles, the most popular 16-bit Sega games are easier and cheaper to play today than ever. But if simply having access to some of your favorite ...

One of gaming’s first big rivalries was between the SEGA Genesis and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). We know that Nintendo ultimately won the rivalry, but plenty of people still ...

This feature was originally published on Nov. 17, 2016. When the Sega Genesis launched in 1988, it was a 16-bit visual feast, with a bright color palette that juxtaposed sharply with the Nintendo ...

It seems hyperbolic, but soundtracks can make or break a game. Some of the most memorable and much-loved video games in the world are elevated by their scores. They immerse players in the action, set ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Initially released in Japan in October 1988 before arriving in North America in August 1989, the Genesis was one of the definitive video game ...

Update: Another 10 Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Mini games have been revealed. We now know the console will launch with Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Earthworm Jim, Caste of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, and ...