If I had control, I would also, in hindsight, have not sold the add-ons. I think Sega thought it would be able to extend the life of the Genesis/ Mega Drive (remember in 1993, this wasn't such a horrible idea, as Nintendo was looking to launch a CD-ROM drive [PlayStation] for its Super Nintendo/ Super Famicom) by selling cheaper add-ons. The end result was that it competed with itself, and the general public refused to adopt either the 32X or the Sega CD.

When Sega did release the Saturn, it failed to adequately support it, and based its strength on being the first to market. That would have been good, if Sega had games developed for the system. Even Nintendo, with all of its issues in recieving third party support, has not released a system solely reliant upon first party games. Sega's early release of the Saturn was a debacle, and when developers saw lackluster sales (no doubt spurned on by retailers refusing to sell the system), they jumped ship to the PlayStation. Sega took an opportunity, like they had with the Genesis, but the consumer refused to spend on the then relatively expensive system with a limited library. The lack of marketing of the Saturn also played a small role in the quick demise of the system

The Dreamcast did many things right. It had a solid launch lineup, it acquired third party support. The biggest obstacle the Dreamcast faced was the Saturn. For one, the Dreamcast's release was too early after the Saturn. The consumer was unwilling to spend on a system that was designed to replace a system that they had felt was not obsolete. On top of it, many loyal Sega fans had felt that they were betrayed when the Saturn was abandoned and were determined to avoid buying into what might become another disaster. Had Sega chose to continue hardware production into the next generation, they may have been able to regain support and consumer loyalty after the Dreamcast.

I think that developers who see a stale market, which I believe the PSP currently is in, have little incentive to provide innovative new games. Therefore, the developers, looking after their bottom line, are being much more selective in producing games for the PSP. The publishers, in the same vane, are not as eager to offer up money to development studios for projects on the PSP.

I am sure you could place some of the blame on Sony for an apparently ineffective marketing strategy, but that is the result of the importance placed by all of the hardware manufacturers on consoles, which likewise have a larger share of the video game marketplace. Sony's greater goal at this point is to establish the PlayStation 3 in the market, rather than support the solid base of PSP owners.

Like r-type-r9a said above me, I think piracy still exists, but its role as a decisive force in the declining sales of PSP UMD games is minimal.

I am fine with either well ported UMD games or UMD exclusives. The biggest key is that the gameplay needs to be enjoyable and logical.

Here in the United States games usually range as high as $40. I suppose some people could say it is a high price, considering that PS2 games are usually selling as high as $20 (although there are games at higher price points) and that the PSP is basically a mix between PS1 and PS2 capabilities. The publishers would likely counter that they lose money in production of the UMDs and that is why they charge so much money for games. They may also argue that portability comes with the increased price tag and point to it being cheaper than console games. The price point here isn't something that bothers me, however.

It has been awhile since I have played retro games, but let's see what I can come up with. All of mine will come from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, since that is the system I owned when I started to enjoy gaming.

5. Kid Chameleon - This one was challenging for me, personally. I never beat it, although I enjoyed what I played.

4. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - I enjoyed the first Sonic the Hedgehog, but the addition of Tails here in Sonic 2 extends the gameplay. Since I have a brother, it meant we could both play in the co-op story mode or competitive multiplayer. In the first game we split our time playing it.

3. Golden Axe - My brother and I also played this game cooperatively. I enjoyed Golden Axe 2, but I feel that the original is more engaging.

2. ToeJam & Earl- The original is far superior to its sequels. The original had a quirky humor about it and was fun to play. The sequels tried to retain that humor, but the gameplay was not as enjoyable.

1. Streets of Rage 2 - I enjoyed the whole series of Streets of Rage games, but if pressed to choose just one, I would choose the second installment. It has greater character diversity, maintains the fun of the original, and has a seemingly wider variety of enemies than the first (I don't know for sure that it does, I just think it does.)

I am thankful that these classics are being reoffered on the Wii and as retro compilations for other systems, such as the PSP and PlayStation 2. It has allowed me to replay games that I originally had when I had the Sega Genesis.

WWE Championship Triple Threat Match: Triple H vs. John Cena vs. WWE Champion Randy Orton

I see them having Triple H winning this match. It has been a while since he has had the title, and I suspect he has pushed for winning it at WrestleMania.

World Heavyweight Championship Match: World Heavyweight Champion Edge vs. Undertaker

Undertaker will win. This match should be given almost as much time as the Triple Threat, allowing Cole to put over Edge's impressive record at Wrestlemania and to give Edge opportunities for several near falls.

Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. Big Show

Big Show wins this in a relative squash match.

Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels will win this match, which will result in the end of Flair's career. I expect Jim Ross will put over Flair's impressive career during and after the match.

Money in the Bank Ladder Match: John Morrison vs. CM Punk vs. Carlito vs. "The Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. WWE United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho

Right off the bat, I don't see an ECW Superstar winning. So that brings us down to Carlito, Kennedy, MVP, and Jericho. Jericho could benefit if he were not on Raw which has enough Superstars in the main event picture. I see Carlito winning, strictly because WWE owes him the shot at the main event.

Batista vs. Umaga

Umaga will win here, only because I still see them attempting to put Umaga over into the future, whereas Batista isn't hurt by the loss.

24 Man Batlle Royal: Winner Becomes #1 Contender for the ECW Championship

There is not an exactly set lineup for this match. Whoever it is will likely not be from ECW, and will be someone they want to help put over better on TV. Khali might be considered for a victory here.

ECW Championship: #1 Contender vs. ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero

Whoever wins needs to beat Chavo Guerrero. The only way I see Chavo retaining is through help from Ryder and Hawkins. I don't actually see that happening so we have a new ECW Champion

Belfast Brawl: Finlay vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield

Finlay will win here in a match that carries the name of his hometown. It may involve some legal interference from his son Hornswoggle.

Bunnymania Lumberjack Match: Ashley (replacing Candice Michelle) and Maria vs. WWE Women's Champion "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix and Melina

When Candice was in this match, I could easily see her and Maria winning. With Ashley as her replacement, it is far less likely. I think Phoenix and Melina win, but they might go for giving Maria the victory as a reward for her appearance in Playboy.

NOTE: Sorry for the delay in finishing this but I was forced off last night by my parents.

Yeah, I would also advise choosing MLB.tv or, if you like radio broadcasts, Gameday Audio (both are online available through MLB.com, although MLB.tv requires a high speed connection). If you have something important to catch when the Braves are on, you can always go through the archives for the replay of the game you missed. (Although you do need to wait for the game to be archived, which can take anywhere from about a half-hour to several hours.) The Fox games are, as of my current knowledge, covered by blackout rules, which means you will still be stuck with whichever game Fox chooses to give you. You might be able to watch those games in archived form.

MLB Extra Innings is usually limited to regional sports networks, which would mean you would see any Braves game on SportSouth or FSN South, but coverage would be limited when the Braves are on WPCH-TV. The only way you will see the Braves games that air on WPCH-TV is through the opposing team's regional sports network. The only potential advantage of MLB EI is any games that may be aired in HD through the service.

Gameday Audio gives you flexibility. You can catch all of the Braves games live through Gameday Audio. You can also choose whether to listen to the Braves feed or the opposition's feed. As of last year, Gameday Audio was included with MLB.tv.

In both MLB.tv and MLB EI you are given only one of the television feeds. That means that you may not always see the Braves announcers when you watch a game. To answer the TC's last question, if you are an interested baseball fan, I would definitely say the money would be well spent. If not, then I would probably save the money for other things. As a side note, Gameday Audio is the cheapest of the options. On a final note, if my knowledge is correct, you fall into the Devil Rays/ Marlins baseball territory, which means that your local networks (FSN Florida/ Sun Sports) should carry any games the Braves have against those two teams. In those cases, MLB.tv will always be blacked out and MLB EI will issue a blackout if the Braves telecast is being offered.

NES and Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt

I enjoyed those games, but I feel that the Sega Genesis took it to the next level in terms of my interest in gaming.