LEGO is teaming up with Sega once again, this time with a clever build aimed at retro gaming fans. The new LEGO Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Controller set (40769) will not be sold at retail but instead offered as a Gift With Purchase (GWP) starting on September 8, 2025. A Nostalgic Build The set contains […]
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If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably remember that the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis and Super Nintendo era was filled with platformers. But none of them were quite like Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure. Released in 1994, this bizarre and juvenile game from Interplay and the team behind Earthworm Jim leaned […]
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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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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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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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The developer behind the excellent series of EverDrive flash carts has shown PAPRIUM running on an actual Mega Drive via the Mega EverDrive Pro. In a series of tweets on X, as well as replies from the community, Krikzz has confirmed that their mapper (linked below) will be open source and made available to the […]
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