Want to Write about the Genesis?

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25 May 2006, 02:15 AM
Melf

Want to Write about the Genesis?

Plenty of retro-loving people here! :)

After nearly two years, Sega-16 is finally getting a staff. We’re a relaxed enthusiast site, but it’s time we kicked things up a notch. There is currently space for 2-3 talented and passionate individuals who are willing to write about the Sega Genesis and its add-ons. Staffers are required to write between 2-3 reviews a month (only games not yet reviewed please), as well as 2-3 articles on any Genesis-related topic (check our Features page for plenty of examples).

The process is simple: Just send one-paragraph email detailing why you’d like to write for the site, along with a sample of your writing. If you’re among the chosen, you’ll hear back from us with a long, ranting email written all in bold and caps. Ok, scratch that last part, but you’ll definitely hear from us!

Send all submissions to ken@sega-16.com. The deadline is Saturday, June 10, so get cracking!
25 May 2006, 02:52 AM
Cheebs

I'd love to help, but 4-6 articles a month is more than I can swing. If you ever take on free-lancers I'll gladly throw a review or two your way. :) I love the Genesis. Good luck.
25 May 2006, 02:56 AM
Melf

Free lancers are always welcome!

We could use some shmup articles :D
25 May 2006, 03:32 AM
ChaoofNee

I'd just like to know where your site and other fansites get their damn info.
Some of that there's a shit of a lot more than I'd ever find on the ol' interwebs...
25 May 2006, 03:43 AM
Fe 26

old mags maybe?
25 May 2006, 04:36 AM
Giga Power

I love your site, Melf. I'll try to toss something your way in the next few days.
25 May 2006, 07:58 AM
Dyne

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoofNee

I'd just like to know where your site and other fansites get their damn info.
Some of that there's a shit of a lot more than I'd ever find on the ol' interwebs...

the info is out there. segabase, the segaxtreme forums (for the REALLY technical stuff) etc.
25 May 2006, 08:55 AM
Yoshi

I would love to do this, but I ashamedly must admit I don't have a Genesis at the moment. :cry:

One thing I did notice is that Jeremy has given 7 or 8 games perfect 10s, none of which deserve them. Is there a rating key somewhere on the site? In other words, what should I expect a 10 to mean? Surely not perfection.
25 May 2006, 08:57 AM
Diff-chan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoshi

I would love to do this, but I ashamedly must admit I don't have a Genesis at the moment. :cry:

One thing I did notice is that Jeremy has given 7 or 8 games perfect 10s, none of which deserve them. Is there a rating key somewhere on the site? In other words, what should I expect a 10 to mean? Surely not perfection.

To be fair, those were among the first things put on the site.

Hopefully Melf wouldnt let that crap fly today.
25 May 2006, 09:00 AM
Yoshi

Yeah, I definitely wouldn't let Jeremy reviews fly today.
25 May 2006, 12:39 PM
JefmcC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melf

Plenty of retro-loving people here! :)

After nearly two years, Sega-16 is finally getting a staff. We’re a relaxed enthusiast site, but it’s time we kicked things up a notch. There is currently space for 2-3 talented and passionate individuals who are willing to write about the Sega Genesis and its add-ons. Staffers are required to write between 2-3 reviews a month (only games not yet reviewed please), as well as 2-3 articles on any Genesis-related topic (check our Features page for plenty of examples).

The process is simple: Just send one-paragraph email detailing why you’d like to write for the site, along with a sample of your writing. If you’re among the chosen, you’ll hear back from us with a long, ranting email written all in bold and caps. Ok, scratch that last part, but you’ll definitely hear from us!

Send all submissions to ken@sega-16.com. The deadline is Saturday, June 10, so get cracking!

I'd love to help out, but I just don't have time with school papers and all. I'm sure my other contributions to your cause have helped plenty though. :)
25 May 2006, 01:18 PM
Kidnemo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giga Power

I love your site, Melf.

Me too.
25 May 2006, 01:37 PM
Cowutopia

I might toss you a Shadowrun review to look at sometime soon since I recently finished a run through it. I know I won't be able to commit to many articles in the coming months though.

I really like the current site layout, I remember when you first started it and it wasn't too pretty.
25 May 2006, 01:42 PM
noyes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyson

Sonic the Hedgehog 3
By: Dyson Turner | July 3, 2004

Sequels usually flop; whether it is music, movies, or video games. They are often never as good as the original and are sometimes the opposite (Matrix Revolutions).

whaa.

great site, btw.
25 May 2006, 03:37 PM
Dyne

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoshi

I would love to do this, but I ashamedly must admit I don't have a Genesis at the moment. :cry:

you cant emulate?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JefmcC

I'd love to help out, but I just don't have time with school papers and all. I'm sure my other contributions to your cause have helped plenty though. :)

what's the point of posting that you'd love to contribute but can't?
25 May 2006, 03:41 PM
Diff-chan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonmaster Dyne

what's the point of posting that you'd love to contribute but can't?

Whats the point of asking this?
25 May 2006, 03:42 PM
Cowutopia

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonmaster dyne

...

Why is your only purpose asking stupid questions?

eh beaten by diffx.
25 May 2006, 03:58 PM
Revoltor

I say we bs about a chosen genny game every week in #TNL and then post the transcript all cleaned up and pretty looking.
25 May 2006, 03:59 PM
Cowutopia

are you volunteering to do the editing?
25 May 2006, 04:02 PM
Revoltor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowutopia

are you volunteering to do the editing?

What do I look like? The mother theresa of game journalism?

Let Melf do that shit.
25 May 2006, 04:17 PM
JefmcC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonmaster Dyne

you cant emulate?

what's the point of posting that you'd love to contribute but can't?

I dunno, your mom?
25 May 2006, 04:31 PM
Melf

Quote:

Originally Posted by diffusionx

To be fair, those were among the first things put on the site.

Hopefully Melf wouldnt let that crap fly today.

This is true. There were a few reviews by others that were scored with a ten, and I hadn't really put up any restrictions about it. That's why I added the Review Manifest, and now state clearly that all perfect scores will be challenged.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JefmcC

I'd love to help out, but I just don't have time with school papers and all. I'm sure my other contributions to your cause have helped plenty though. :)

I got around eight or nine articles and a bunch of interviews from all the stuff you sent me, and I'm still getting material from it all. :)
25 May 2006, 04:43 PM
g0zen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giga Power

I love your site, Melf. I'll try to toss something your way in the next few days.

Don't hire this man. Unreliable as fuck.
25 May 2006, 11:38 PM
Giga Power

Everything I want to write a review already has one on the site. :cry:

Damn.

And fuck you, g0zen. :link:
25 May 2006, 11:51 PM
Revoltor

Reviews are shit. Features are where it's at.
26 May 2006, 12:11 AM
Diff-chan

GRAPHICAL TOUR DE FORCE!

Its amazing how crappy 16-bit is, but we all thought it was top of the pops.

(your site is good melf)
26 May 2006, 01:51 AM
gameoverDude

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melf

Free lancers are always welcome!

We could use some shmup articles

Good site as always, Melf. I may offer a couple of freelance reviews sometime. It looks like most of the major shmup reviews (Thunder Force, MUSHA) are taken, but I'll think of something.
08 Jun 2006, 10:05 AM
Yoshi

Well, Melf, as is always the case with the Genny, I couldn't stay away for too long. Check this out. Is writing still an option? :D
08 Jun 2006, 02:47 PM
Melf

Shit, that's one hell of a deal!

We could use a Sega Gear review of the Pioneer CLD-A100. :)
08 Jun 2006, 03:09 PM
Diff-chan

Melf I read in wikipedia that you can overclock your Genesis and it helps with some games... you should do an article on that.
08 Jun 2006, 03:54 PM
Melf

Quote:

Originally Posted by diffusionx

Melf I read in wikipedia that you can overclock your Genesis and it helps with some games... you should do an article on that.

I've wanted to have an extensive piece on both that and the different system mods that can be done, but I haven't been able to find anyone with the proper expertise. :(
08 Jun 2006, 06:06 PM
Dyne

tried the SegaXtreme boards (i mean i know you poke your head in there sometimes)? i know there were a couple guys and threads there about just that subject.

Quote:

Originally Posted by diffusionx

Melf I read in wikipedia that you can overclock your Genesis and it helps with some games... you should do an article on that.

it helps with some but breaks most games. i think it throws the audio all out of sync at the very least.