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Some games I enjoyed for the system: Wonderboy III - Fantastic platform/rpg game, probably my favourite on the system Golden Axe Warrior - Zelda-like, very good back then Sonic 2 - Played this before the SMD version, quite fun and unique in its own right Double Dragon - Great fun with 2-player, fav ...

I have both the PAL DC version and the Xbox version, haven't played either yet, but I've got a question regarding importing save files. I know if you have a completed Shenmue I file on your memory card some items transfer over to Shenmue II. Will this work if I'm using a U.S. copy of Shenmue I and ...

I have both the PAL DC version and the Xbox version, haven't played either yet, but I've got a question regarding importing save files. I know if you have a completed Shenmue I file on your memory card some items transfer over to Shenmue II. Will this work if I'm using a U.S. copy of Shenmue I and ...

Yeah, the slowdown when bosses explode is quite normal (it's like that with alot of shmups)

If I had to be stuck with one game, it would probably be Tetris (any platform).

Why not just use the stranded on a desert island example

You've mentioned the main two options there, American style stick (X-arcade) or Japanese style (various Hori sticks). In the end, it comes down to personal preference. Try to get some hands-on time with the sticks you are interested in and pick the one which suits you best. Also, there are some conv...

Mostly UK/AU magazines:
Sega Power (later Saturn Power), SMS Power, Gamesmaster, Mega (Sega) Zone, Hyper, Official Saturn Magazine, Edge.

Not sure if I got those names completely correct.

Nowadays I pick up the odd issue of Retro Gamer, good quality but a little pricey.

I have never really gotten into any of the 3D Sonic platformers, the original SA certainly had a nice 'wow' factor (since everyone was waiting for a proper 3D Sonic) but it hasn't aged well (IMO) unlike the original 16bit platformers.

Very nice article!

Die Hard Arcade and Athlete Kings might also be worth adding.