_{Cover of the June/July 1993 issue of Sega Visions}

Sega Visions was more or less Sega's answer to Nintendo Power. It was the official Sega magazine though I don't recall seeing it on store shelves. It may have only been widely available as a subscription. Generally, you could get a free trial subscription by sending in a registration for a Sega product. In 1993 the Sega Genesis, Sega CD and Game Gear were being covered. The June/July 1993 issue includes:

• Say What?...Overheard at Sega - Time Warner forms agreement with Sega to distribute Genesis games via cable; Genesis is number one selling toy for December 1992; new Sonic pinball game in development; Sega announces upcoming release of Aladdin on the Genesis; Valiant and Image "Deathmate" announced; and more.


• Yo Sega! - Questions and comments from readers about "blast processing", Sonic 2 giveaway with Genesis, details about Conic, Tails and Robotnik, the Game Genie, Sega Genesis power draw, connecting a Game Gear to a TV, and more.

Sega Game Features

• Jurassic Park for Genesis - A preview of the upcoming Jurassic Park game for the Genesis that is based on the, at the time, still upcoming movies.


• Sneak Peeks
• Joe Montana's NFL Football CD - A football game with a behind the quarterback 3D view for the Sega CD.
• Mad Dog McRee CD - A light gun game for the Sega CD based on the arcade game from American Laser Games.


• Sega CD Software
• Terminator - This CD enhanced action game is based on the original Terminator movie.
• Dracula - This game is based on the Bram Stoker's Dracula movie and includes digitized graphics, 3D effects and CD quality sound and music. Mostly the game plays as a side-scrolling beat-'em-up.
• Ecco the Dolphin - There was also a cartridge version of this game but the CD version adds five new levels and some additions to the other levels as well. It also adds "3-D" stereo sound.



_{Table of Contents from the June/July 1993 issue of Sega Visions}

Just Review It Genesis

• Shining Force - This is really a must play game for those who are fans of the Genesis and RPGs.


• Cool SPOT - While the advertising theme and character (7-Up's Spot) seems odd, this platform game is one of the relatively few licensed games that are any good.


• Jungle Strike - The sequel to Desert Strike. The Strike series in general was an excellent series of overhead shooter games.


• Mig 29 Fighter Pilot - Not a bad simulator but I always though these kinds of games played better on the PC for a variety of reasons. More powerful hardware and better controller options come to mind.


• F-15 Strike Eagle II - The Genesis really did have some of the best sims of any game console. However, still better on a PC.


• R.B.I. '93 - The Genesis was known for its excellent sports games. This baseball game is one of those.


• Wrath of the Gods - A PC port, this one seems very much like Populous.


• Thomas the Tank Engine - An educational game for the kids featuring Thomas and friends.



Just Review It Game Gear

• Dracula - The Game Gear version isn't quite as impressive as the Sega CD version but it is a reasonable approximation.


• Tengen World Cup Soccer - A decent portable soccer game.


• Hook - The Game Gear does a reasonable job with this movie based platform game that was also released on the Genesis and Sega CD.


• Jeopardy - Featuring a digitized Alex Trebec and over 400 categories, this is a pretty good home version of the game. The only downside is having to spell out answers with the D-Pad.



Sega Visions Features

• Sonic Comic - A mini comic-book featuring Sonic.


• Game on Tap - More on the new Sega Channel. The initial line-up of games is supposed to feature a constantly rotating line-up of games.


• Chakan and Green Dog: Behind the Scenes - An interview with the creator of the Chakan comic book and the Chakan game producer. Likewise, there is a brief interview with the Greendog character creator and the Greendog game producer.


• Sega Visionaries - Hints, tips, codes, passwords, etc. for various games, including Road Rash 2, Toe Jam & Earl, Chuck Rock, Joe Montana '93, Sonic 2, Greendog, Ecco the Dolphin, and more.


• Totally Sonic - An overview of some of the many Sonic products available from trading cards and board games to kites and underwear and much more.



_{Back cover of the June/July 1993 issue of Sega Visions}

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