As a teenager, I dreamed of nothing than visiting the inside of a cheerleaders legs. Parodius is the game that gave that opportunity. While between those legs, one wrong move and you’re dead. I enjoyed primarily the SNES version as a kid and more recently the excellent FPGA core that was developed by Jotego and […]
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Community member TheEnemy has released a high score SRAM saving patch for Earthion v2.01 on the Sega Mega Drive. This patch allows the game to save high scores using SRAM, making it easier to keep track of your progress between play sessions. You can grab the patch and details here. Make sure to support the […]
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OrionSoft has revealed their latest project, Escape 2049, a brand-new indie game in development for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. The first screenshot showcases a side-scrolling action game with detailed pixel art, a sci-fi setting, and plenty of retro charm. The game is still a work in progress, with more updates expected in the […]
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Retro Encoder is hard at work bringing the arcade version of Robocop to the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis — and the first stage is already taking shape. Right now, the ROM lets you walk around the stage, showing off the level design and atmosphere, but you can’t attack or take damage yet. It’s an […]
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The G-Zero tech demo by Gasega68k is more than just a proof of concept; it’s a jaw-dropping showcase of what the Sega Mega Drive can do. Inspired by the classic F-Zero, this homebrew title pushes the Mega drive/Genesis hardware to its limits, delivering a futuristic racer that feels right at home on the console. The […]
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If you are as old as I am and had access to an Amiga or an Atari ST when you were a youngling, then you probably remember Rick Dangerous, seriously, this is an unforgettable game, for many reasons, but the biggest being the sound Rick makes upon his death. I can still hear the super […]
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A fan-made port of the 1990 arcade classic Super Pang is currently in development, bringing the frantic bubble-popping gameplay to 16-bit Sega hardware. This early alpha, titled MegaPang, is already playable and features: While the gameplay is still under construction, it already offers a faithful recreation of the arcade’s mechanics, visuals, and challenge. Some elements […]
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Just a quick one. The Earthion ROMs included in the Steam release have been decrypted. I have tried the ROMs on both the MiSTer FPGA and the Analogue Pocket and they work. Anyway off to work, don’t wanna be late. Will try and get the Pocket video done later today. Remember, the developers put an […]
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If you follow me on YouTube, you’ll know that I already called the Game of the Year as Earthion by Ancient Corporation and Bitwave Games. What made this game so special is that one of the developers is non other than the living legend Yuzo Koshiro himself. This is the guy behind the awesome Streets […]
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A feature-rich ROM hack of the Sega Mega Drive shoot-’em-up Eliminate Down has just landed, introducing a new Remix Mode that rebalances and enhances the game while keeping its original arcade-style DNA intact. Originally a Japan-only release from 1993, Eliminate Down has long been a hidden gem among shoot-’em-up fans. This hack reimagines the experience […]
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