Mega Power was launched following the success of Paragon Publishing's first publication, Sega Pro.

Dave Perry along with a small editorial team helped the magazine become the first console publication to include a cover CD.

[1] Issue 4, November 1993, included the first ever cover mounted demo playable on a Sega console, that being Thunderhawk.

[2] Game demo insert covers were provided, through the magazine, to use with the CD and an empty case.

Other playable game demos CDs have included:- Soulstar Battlecorps Sensible Soccer FIFA International Soccer Star Wars: Rebel Assault Lawnmower Man Mickey Mania BC Racers Lethal Enforcers II: Gunfighters