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Sonic 3 Unlocked demo released as part of Sonic Hacking Contest 2026 — Mega Drive/Genesis mod by Lilliam
Sonic 3 Unlocked demo from modder Lilliam is now available as an entry in the Sonic Hacking Contest 2026. Read about features, platform context, and how the mod...
Hyper Duel Soundtrack Release: 2-Disc CD for Technosoft's Sega Saturn Shooter Arrives November 26, 2026
Technosoft's Hyper Duel receives a 2-disc CD soundtrack release in Japan on November 26, 2026. Details on track listings, contributors, price, and where to pre-order.
The Eggcellent Dizzy Collection Kickstarter: Oliver Twins Bring Mega Drive/Genesis Dizzy Classics Back
The Oliver Twins have announced The Eggcellent Dizzy Collection, a Mega Drive/Genesis cartridge compilation celebrating Dizzy's 40th anniversary. The Kickstarter...
Toy Story: Retro Roundup Review — Digital Eclipse Preserves Pixar’s Licensed Games
A comprehensive look at Toy Story: Retro Roundup, the Digital Eclipse compilation that collects licensed Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Buzz Lightyear games from Genesis,...
The Addams Family Amiga Backgrounds Restored: DJ Mike Releases Backgrounds Edition for OCS and AGA
Fan developer DJ Mike has released a Backgrounds Edition that restores missing parallax backgrounds to Ocean Software's 1992 Amiga port of The Addams Family. The free...
Toy Story 3: Complete Edition and Toy Story: Retro Roundup Launch on Nintendo Switch 2 — What Developers Say
Digital Eclipse releases Toy Story 3: Complete Edition and Toy Story: Retro Roundup for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026. Read developer...
Space Pizza ZX Spectrum Next Release: Atomic Windmill's Retro Gravity-Driven Delivery Game
Space Pizza from Atomic Windmill is a ZX Spectrum Next retro action game inspired by Gravitar, Thrust, and Asteroids. Read developer credits, platform details, and the...
Toki Retro Ports Confirmed: New Old Pixels and Microids Bring 1989 Arcade Classic to Dormant Home Computers
New Old Pixels has partnered with publisher Microids to port TAD Corporation's 1989 arcade platformer Toki to dormant home computer platforms. Read verified details on...
Toki Ports Confirmed for Sega Mega Drive, Neo Geo and Commodore Amiga AGA
New Old Pixels and Microids announce new home conversions of TAD Corporation's 1989 arcade classic Toki for Sega Mega Drive, Neo Geo and the Commodore Amiga AGA...
Shadow Gangs Zero Steam Release Date Confirmed: JKM Corp Targets October 27, 2026
Shadow Gangs Zero from JKM Corp lands on Steam October 27, 2026. Read verified details on platforms, Kickstarter history, Neo Geo beta, gameplay features, and release...
Mega Splatterhouse Feature Complete: Monster Bath Games Nears Finish of Genesis/Mega Drive Port
Monster Bath Games announces Mega Splatterhouse is feature complete with two levels remaining. The fan-made Genesis/Mega Drive port of Namco's Splatterhouse moves to...
Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary: Sonic Team Says Franchise Is "Only Halfway" to Its Potential
As Sonic the Hedgehog marks its 35th anniversary, Sonic Team leaders reflect on the franchise's global reach, the boost from the live-action films, and plans for the...
Zero Wing Neo Geo AES+ Port Confirmed: h0ffman and Plaion Bring Toaplan Shooter to Neo Geo
Zero Wing is officially heading to Neo Geo AES+ after developer h0ffman partnered with Plaion to create an officially licensed port. Read about the technical...
Black Tiger Genesis Port: Homebrewer Rester159 Brings Capcom's 1987 Arcade Classic to Sega Mega Drive
Homebrew developer Rester159 has produced an NTSC Sega Mega Drive/Genesis port of Capcom's 1987 arcade actioner Black Tiger. The SGDK-based conversion includes all...
Battletoads Rash Pitch Clip Shows Crossover Potential in Secret Base's Double Dragon Gaiden Engine
Secret Base released a pitch clip showing Battletoads' Rash running through the Double Dragon Gaiden engine. The studio says Microsoft initially expressed interest...
Earthion Neo Geo Port: Could Yuzo Koshiro’s Mega Drive-Style Shooter Join SNK’s Neo Geo?
Following renewed interest in classic ports after Tokyo Game Show news, fans and developers are discussing whether Ancient's Earthion — a Mega Drive-minded 2D shooter...
Takashi Iizuka Says He Fought to Save Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise — What That Means for Games and Switch Releases
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told media at Tokyo Game Show he fought inside Sega to keep the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise alive. The article reviews Iizuka's...
Kazuyuki Hoshino Mega CD BIOS Found: Sonic Team Artist’s Custom Firmware Preserved
A custom Mega CD (Sega CD) BIOS made for Sonic Team Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino has resurfaced. Preservation group Hidden Palace and contributor gageiro shared...
Golden Axe animated series: Matthew Rhys on voicing Gilius Thunderhead in Paramount+ reboot
Matthew Rhys discusses voicing Gilius Thunderhead in the Golden Axe animated series from Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler, released on Paramount+. Cast interviews and fan...
Morio Kishimoto Eyes Remakes of Sonic and the Secret Rings and Sonic and the Black Knight
Sonic Frontiers director Morio Kishimoto says he would revisit Wii-era storybook entries Sonic and the Secret Rings and Sonic and the Black Knight, citing their role...
GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port Confirmed as Blast Processing Arcade Completes 16‑Bit Conversion
Blast Processing Arcade has finished a Mega Drive port of GG Aleste 3, the Game Gear-origin shmup included in M2's 2020 Aleste Collection. Read the details on...
M2 Warns Fan Porters as Blast Processing Arcade Declares GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port '100% Complete'
M2 president Naoki Horii asks fans to halt an unauthorized Mega Drive port after Blast Processing Arcade announces completion of a GG Aleste 3 conversion. Background...
M2 Warns Fan Ports Could Block Official Mega Drive Release of GG Aleste 3
M2 president Naoki Horii says fan-made Mega Drive ports of GG Aleste 3 could make official releases impossible. Blast Processing Arcade claims its MD port is complete;...
GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port: M2 Pushes Back as Blast Processing Arcade Private Video Sparks Debate
Blast Processing Arcade's claimed Mega Drive port of GG Aleste 3 goes private after M2's president warns fan ports could block future official releases. Timeline,...
Gley Lancer: Overdrive — Nalua Studio Reimagines Gley Lancer for Neo Geo and Modern Platforms
Nalua Studio has released the first trailer for Gley Lancer: Overdrive, a Neo Geo-focused reimagining of the 1992 Mega Drive classic arriving on PlayStation, Nintendo...
Gley Lancer: Overdrive for Nintendo Switch — Nalua Studio Reimagines 1992 Mega Drive Classic
Nalua Studio has unveiled Gley Lancer: Overdrive for Nintendo Switch, a ground-up reimagining of the 1992 Mega Drive shoot-’em-up Advanced Busterhawk Gley Lancer,...
Metal Canary Wii Port Confirmed for Canal 3 Expo — NaiAdventure Brings Dreamcast Shmup to Nintendo Wii
Brazilian homebrew studio NaiAdventure is bringing Metal Canary, a vertically-scrolling shmup originally developed for Dreamcast emulation, to the Nintendo Wii with a...
LEGO PlayStation Release Date: Sony x LEGO 1,911-Piece Console Set Launches in October
Sony and LEGO have revealed the LEGO PlayStation set: a 1,911-piece, 18+ collectible modeled on the original PlayStation. Available to LEGO Insiders October 1 and on...
Virtua Fighter 32X Remaster: Fan Modder WangDrum Upscales Sega's 32X Port to HD and 60FPS
Fan modder SEGA MODEL KING (WangDrum) has upscaled the 32X port of Virtua Fighter to high definition and unlocked 60FPS through a custom renderer that bypasses the...
Aero Blasters (Air Buster) Mega Drive Loading Screen Explained: Kaneko Developer Breaks Down the ROM Compression
Veteran Kaneko developer explains why Aero Blasters (Air Buster) shows a loading/intermission screen on the Mega Drive/Genesis port. Background on the 1990 arcade...
Scorpion XVI Mega Drive clone: The untold story of Interactive Enterprises and the UK '90s Famiclone
How the Scorpion XVI Mega Drive clone appeared on CITV's Bad Influence!, who ran Interactive Enterprises, and how UK Trading Standards ruled the hardware compatible...
Aonic Demo Brings Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone to Commodore Amiga A1200
Fan developer Reassembler releases Aonic, a playable Commodore Amiga A1200 demo that recreates Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone Act 1 using adapted Mega Drive...
Comix Zone 64: Frogbull Brings Comix Zone to Real Nintendo 64 Hardware
Homebrew developer Frogbull has released Comix Zone 64, a playable port of Sega Technical Institute's 1995 beat 'em up that runs on real Nintendo 64 hardware. Read...
Zool Collection announced for Atari Jaguar by Songbird Productions — Zool 1 & 2 on a single cartridge
Songbird Productions and Urbanscan Ltd. announced the Zool Collection for Atari Jaguar, bundling the STE version of Zool and a reprint of Zool 2 on one cartridge with...
Earthion YK-IIA Arcade Controller: Games Care and Versao Ltda. Build Hand-Built Mega Drive Accessory
Games Care and Versao Ltda. have revealed a hand-built YK-IIA Arcade Controller for Earthion's upcoming Mega Drive/Genesis release.
Mr. Nutz Physical Release: Strictly Limited and Atari Bring Mr. Nutz and Hoppin' Mad to SNES and Mega Drive in Early 2027
Strictly Limited and Atari announced premium physical editions of Mr. Nutz and the long-lost sequel Mr.
Star Cruiser Mega Drive ROM Hacks Fix Bugs and Improve Movement — New IPS Patches on GitHub
A new set of ROM hacks for the Japan-exclusive Mega Drive port of Star Cruiser is available on GitHub, delivering bug fixes and improved movement options. Developer...
Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara Mega Drive Port Advances on Genesis Using SGDK
Developer Cristiano Camacho is building a homebrew Mega Drive/Genesis port of Capcom's 1996 arcade brawler Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara using the SGDK...
First Samurai SNES Revival: 33 Games Confirms 2027 Release and Major Licence Tease
33 Games announces a First Samurai SNES re-release slated for early 2027, detailing developer pedigree, platform history, and the studio's plans for a special launch...
The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough — System 3 Announces Nintendo Switch 2 Release
System 3 is bringing The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough to Nintendo Switch 2 this October, a limited physical and digital collection that compiles 12...
Golden Axe Voices Debunked: Sega Arcade Audio Rumor Clarified
A factual look at the long-running Golden Axe audio rumor, tracing the franchise's release history, developer credits, and investigations that debunk the 'death row...
SuperGroupies Sega Watches: Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast Models Now Available for Pre-Order
SuperGroupies has unveiled three officially themed watches modeled on Sega's Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast consoles. Pre-orders are open at 27,500 yen each, with...
Surging Aura English Translation Released: 1995 Japan-Only RPG Localized by retrogamelog/sparkstar
A fan-made English and Korean translation patch for the 1995 Japan-only RPG Surging Aura has been released by retrogamelog/sparkstar, fixing a game-freezing bug and...
Sega CD FPGA Core on Analogue Pocket: obrien654j Demo Shows Solid Audio Timing, Release Teased 'Soon'
Developer obrien654j has demonstrated a Sega CD FPGA core running on the Analogue Pocket. The demo shows reliable audio timing but still has boot and FMV issues.
Anaël Seghezzi's Sega Mega Drive Rally Prototype Shows 60 FPS, Highlights Sprite Limits
French developer Anaël Seghezzi has revealed progress on a Sega Mega Drive/Genesis off-road racing prototype inspired by Sega Rally, reporting stable 60 fps and CPU...
Mauro Xavier on GenAI: How the Final Fight MD Developer Uses AI in Indie Game Development
Indie developer Mauro Xavier explains how he uses generative AI across music, art, and voice work while keeping code and core design human-driven. Context on Final...
Polymega Collection Vol. 19 — BATSUGUN Brings Four Toaplan Arcades to Polymega This August
Polymega has announced Polymega Collection Vol. 19 - BATSUGUN, a physical release of four Toaplan arcade shooters (Batsugun, Dogyuun, Vimana, Zero Wing) available to...
Virtua Racing Emulator Brings Sega Arcade Classic to Xbox and PC — Wanszai Release Adds Online Play
Wanszai's newly released Virtua Racing emulators for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows PC add widescreen, smoother frame rates and online multiplayer. Download from...
Stone Protectors 'Super Premium' Re-release Announced for SNES and Sega Genesis by 33 Games
Boutique publisher 33 Games is preparing a 'super premium' physical re-release of Stone Protectors for SNES and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, featuring new art by RIKI and...
Nintendo Switch 2 Revision Adds User-Replaceable Batteries in Europe — Full Specs and Timeline
Nintendo confirms Europe-only Switch 2 hardware revisions with user-replaceable batteries for the console and Joy-Con 2, plus updated Pro, N64 and GameCube controllers...
3DO Hardware Revival: The 3DO Company Plans Retro Console and Modern Platform
Işık Şekercigil, who recently acquired rights to The 3DO Company, outlines plans for a retro mini console and a modern 3DO ecosystem with an open indie storefront....
3DO Hardware Revival: The 3DO Company Plans Retro Console and Modern Platform
The 3DO Company's new owner Işık Şekercigil outlines plans for two hardware products — a retro mini console and a modern 3DO ecosystem — while navigating complex...
Sonic Legacy Collection: iam8bit and Retrotainment Games Reissue Sonic 1 & 2 on Genesis for $99.99
iam8bit and Retrotainment Games have released the Sonic Legacy Collection, a physical reissue of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) on original...
Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Cartridges for Genesis: Sega and iam8bit Reissue Classics
Sega and iam8bit have released limited 'Legacy Cartridges' of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Genesis. Priced at $99.99 each, the translucent...
Wallop The Wallaby: I Heart Pizza Reveals New 16-Bit Sega Genesis Release
I Heart Pizza announces Wallop The Wallaby, a new authentic 16-bit game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive developed with Sikthehedgehog. Details, quotes, and platform...
LEGO Mega Drive Set Review: Authentic SEGA Mega Drive Replica and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Cartridge
An in-depth review of the LEGO SEGA Mega Drive set, examining build quality, piece count, regional options, and how well the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 cartridge and...
Rainbow Islands Console Selection Coming to Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2026
Taito's Rainbow Islands Console Selection launches on Nintendo Switch October 8, 2026, featuring six home ports, a never-released Mega Drive/Genesis cartridge build,...
33 Games and Piko Interactive Partnership Expands Classic IP Revivals for Physical Releases
33 Games has announced a partnership with Piko Interactive to bring more retro titles to premium physical releases on platforms including Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and...
SEGA Handheld Rumor: RFQ Suggests Low-Cost 2D-Focused Device with 5" OLED
A recently surfaced Request for Quote (RFQ) describes a potential low-cost SEGA handheld: 5" OLED, ARM CPU, removable cartridges, and industrial eMMC storage. Here's...
Sega Force magazine history: Inside Europress Impact’s early-90s Sega publication
A concise history of Sega Force magazine, its creators Roger Kean and Oli Frey, and its place in the early-1990s UK magazine boom covering Master System and Mega Drive...