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Previously hung up in legal limbo, readers can now download the PDF file of a comprehensive visual guide to the Sega Mega Drive (known in North America as the Sega Genesis) for free. Author Darren Doyle worked tirelessly on the nearly 300 page full-color book, which was initially to be sold under his Greyfox Books publishing label. Having already released a similar book about Atari, the next logical step was to tackle other game consoles, such as the 16-bit Mega Drive. When Sega’s legal team decided to step in with a cease-and-decist letter, however, Doyle heeded the warning. The book that began with a successful 2021 Kickstarter campaign was essentially left dead in the water for fear of legal retaliation.
Not one to let a good read go to waste, Darren decided to instead release the book as a completely free download. This is obviously not the ideal situation for the author/publisher, but it’s a better alternative than to never letting it see the light of day. You can download your copy at this link, and if you want to support, you can make a donation via PayPal or browse their other books available for purchase.
