For you perusal
January 19, 2016 | 21:31 | Written by: snake911I like Sega.
Well, more like I liked Sega. Today they are barely a publisher and a mere shadow of what they once were back in the day. But up until about a decade ago they were great; spreading their name across all aspects of gaming including arcades, home consoles, and portable gaming. Not only did they make fantastic software, but were kings when it came to coming up with unique gameplay experiences using hardware for their arcade games. For the most part, they were innovators, trying things out and bringing them to market before most others dared to. But at the same time it could be related to why they are the way they are today.
Throughout the years I’ve come across many write-ups about Sega on the web -- both good and bad, with most being well written -- so I decided to link a few of them here for you to take a look at if you already haven’t. They are a bit long, so get your favorite beverage by your side before you begin.
Volume 5 - Sega/Mega/Super 32X/CD 32X
While the 32X is one of Sega’s greatest blunders because it was an unnecessary piece of hardware, its tech was still impressive for the time and contains a few titles in its library worth taking a look at. If you’re curious to know about how how this piece of tech came to be and its unfortunate demise, then this article will help shed some light on the matter.
Forensic Examination Of The Dreamcast Corpse
An interesting article theorizing what may have happened to warehouses full of Dreamcast consoles when Sega decided to pull out of the hardware market. Autopsies were made to help prove the theory, so get ready to see some gory computer hardware action. It’s also a two parter, so be sure to read the second half.
Shenmue Anniversary Celebration
Even though the title is referring to Shenmue, it’s more about the creator, Yu Suzuki. This feature has him wax nostalgic regarding his time at Sega and how he once teamed with an aerospace company to make the Sega Model 2 arcade board. That’s right: games like Daytona USA and Virtua Fighter 2 were built with technology intended for space!