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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The Sega Mega Drive continues to see support from independent developers well into the 2020s, with Death & Lead being one of the latest titles announced for the platform. Developed by Kai Magazine Software, Death & Lead is a Western-themed, run-and-gun arcade shooter targeting original Mega Drive hardware, with a release window set for late 2025. A Throwback […]
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