We saw this X post from BillyTime!Games; Which pointed us to the tutorial for the video at the top of the page about setting up the SEGA Channel. What is the SEGA channel, you ask? The SEGA Channel was a subscription service for the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive that ran from 1994 to 1998. It was […]
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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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The Aesthetic Indie developer OrionSoft has been sharing many images and videos of their upcoming game, Escape 2049. The game instantly caught my attention, reminding me of Switch Blade 2, which I have fond memories of playing on the Atari ST, Lynx, and Commodore Amiga. So this is something we’ll be keeping an eye on. […]
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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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00:00 intro 00:53 Join the Meta Game Solid Team 02:09 David Shadoff Interview 03:09 Surprise Attack Beta MiSTer & Analogue Pocket 05:00 Ajax/Typhoon Land MiSTer & Analogue Pocket 05:45 MiSTer Pro or 2 the DE25 Nano 08:29 PC-Engine/TG16 MiSTer 09:02 SEGA Saturn & STV MiSTer 09:58 Super Station One BIG UPDATE 15:02 Handheld MiSTer 16:12 […]
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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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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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Before “cross-platform” became the standard, getting a game on multiple systems was exciting — and often confusing. During the 8-bit and 16-bit eras, a “multi-platform release” rarely meant the same experience. Hardware differences, unique development teams, and creative choices often turned a single title into several very different games. Take Aladdin for example. The Mega […]
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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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