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Modders Revive the Sega Neptune: A Historic Fusion for Genesis and 32X Enthusiasts
Discover how dedicated modders have recreated the elusive Sega Neptune by fusing Genesis and 32X hardware, offering Sega fans a chance to experience the legendary...
Fan Translation of R?MJ: The Mystery Hospital Announced for Sega Saturn After PS1 Patch Success
A new English and French fan translation patch for R?MJ: The Mystery Hospital is in development for the Sega Saturn, building on the success of last year's PlayStation...
Sonic Prime: New Episodes Announced for 2024 on Netflix by SEGA
SEGA confirms new 2024 episodes for Sonic Prime on Netflix, continuing the franchise’s success and expanding Sonic's animated adventures.
Sonic Megamix Mania Fan Mod Gets Official Release Date for PC – Team Megamix Mania Delivers Enhanced Sonic Mania Plus Experience
Team Megamix Mania announces February 6, 2026 release date for Sonic Megamix Mania, a comprehensive fan-made mod for Sonic Mania Plus on PC. The project reimagines...
LEGO Expands Sonic the Hedgehog Collection with Knuckles, Shadow, and Rouge Minifigs Reveal
LEGO officially unveils new minifigures—Knuckles, Shadow, and Rouge—for the Sonic the Hedgehog theme, following successful releases including the Green Hill Zone set...
Metal Gear Solid Sega Saturn Prototype Verified: Homebrew Developer Confirms Authenticity
A verified prototype of Metal Gear Solid for Sega Saturn has surfaced, with homebrew developer XL2 confirming its legitimacy. Get full details on the prototype,...
Sonic 3D Blast: New Debug Mode Discoveries Unleash Giant Sonic and Playable Knuckles & Tails on Sega Saturn
Recent community discoveries in Sonic 3D Blast's Sega Saturn version reveal hidden debug features including scale-changing Sonic and semi-playable Knuckles and Tails,...
Sonic Frontiers Final Horizon DLC Lands Today on Nintendo Switch and Other Platforms
Sega releases The Final Horizon free update for Sonic Frontiers on September 28, 2023, adding playable Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy plus new story content and...
Sega Forever Lead Danny Russell Confirms Departure Amid Channel Hiatus
Danny Russell, the former head of Sega Forever, confirms his exit from SEGA after years of driving the retro-focused initiative. Sega Forever, once celebrated for its...
SEGA SPLASH! GOLF Returns: Fan-Led Game Restoration Highlights Vital Video Game Preservation Efforts
SEGA SPLASH! GOLF, the cult online sports title from 2008, has been successfully revived by the fan community, underscoring the importance of video game preservation...
Sonic Triple Trouble 16-bit Update Adds Amy Rose and New Features for Fans
Discover the latest updates to Sonic Triple Trouble 16-bit, including Amy Rose as a playable character, new move sets, and enhanced language support for fans on...
Sega Launches 'Sonic & Friends' Animated Shorts Series on TikTok
Sega debuts 'Sonic & Friends,' a new animated short series featuring beloved Sonic characters in chibi style, exclusively on its official TikTok channel.
Codemasters and Camerica's Unreleased NES CD-ROM Drive: A Forgotten Chapter in Nintendo History
Explore the untold story of Codemasters and Camerica's ambitious but unreleased NES CD-ROM drive, and how it mirrored a pivotal era in gaming hardware innovation.
How the Sega Dreamcast Shaped Console History: Insights from Sega Leadership
Explore the Sega Dreamcast's impact on the gaming industry, including sales milestones, executive perspectives, and the hardware's legacy compared to Nintendo and...
Hasbro Nintendo Collaboration Interest Grows After LEGO NES Set
Hasbro confirms interest in partnering with video game companies following LEGO's Nintendo collaborations; TakaraTomy-made Japan-only Transformers consoles and past...
Why Sonic Mania 2 Didn't Happen: Inside Christian Whitehead, Evening Star, and Sonic Team
A detailed look at why Sonic Mania 2 never materialized, featuring comments from Christian Whitehead and Sonic creative lead Takashi Iizuka, and the subsequent paths...
Why Sonic Mania 2 Never Happened: Sega and Headcannon Explain the Shift Beyond Pixel Art
Discover why Sonic Mania 2 was never developed, as Sega and Headcannon clarify their decision to move away from pixel art and focus on broader audiences with new 2D...
Why Sonic Mania 2 Was Never Developed: Insights from Sonic Team and Evening Star
Discover why SEGA and Sonic Team chose not to pursue Sonic Mania 2. Insights from Takashi Iizuka and Christian Whitehead shed light on the creative direction behind...
Why Sonic Mania 2 Never Happened: Insights from SEGA, Sonic Team, and Evening Star
Discover why Sonic Mania 2 was never developed, with exclusive insights from SEGA, Sonic Team, and Evening Star. Learn how Sonic Superstars evolved and what’s next for...
xfixium's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master System Port: Demo 'Coming Soon' for Sega 8-bit
Homebrew developer xfixium confirms ongoing work and an imminent demo for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles port to the Sega Master System, joining renewed interest in...
Sonic GX Brings Classic Sonic Action to Amstrad GX4000 with New Special Stage
Sonic GX, a fan-made title for the Amstrad GX4000 and Plus consoles, introduces a new Special Stage inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog 2, further enriching retro gaming on...
House of the Dead vinyl: Sega Shop Europe to stock House of the Dead, House of the Dead 2 and Virtua Fighter albums in July 2023
Sega Shop Europe will stock four vinyl albums for the arcade classics House of the Dead, House of the Dead 2 and Virtua Fighter in July 2023. Learn about the releases,...
Space Hunter demo showcases Super Metroid-style ambition on Sega Genesis
New demo footage for Space Hunter (formerly Metroid Mega Mission) highlights homebrew ambition on the Sega Genesis. Developers MD ROM Test and GameDevBoss have...
Sonic Frontiers Birthday Bash DLC Adds New Game+ and Spin Dash on Nintendo Switch
Sega's free 'Birthday Bash' update for Sonic Frontiers adds New Game+, Spin Dash, new costumes, Action Chain challenges, and quality-of-life improvements across...
Alien Soldier Romhacks Enhance SEGA Genesis Classic with 6-Button Support and Game-Saving Features
Alien Soldier receives major gameplay upgrades through new romhacks, offering 6-button controller support, game-saving on Super Easy mode, and quality-of-life...
Last Bronx on The Chase: Dermot O'Leary Names Sega's 1996 Fighter on ITV
Dermot O'Leary correctly identified Sega's 1996 arcade fighter Last Bronx during ITV's The Chase. Background on the Sega AM3 title, Model 2 hardware and the Sega...
Forest of Illusion Switches to Neo Geo: DomKid Shares First Images and Update
Forest of Illusion, the fan-made project from developer DomKid inspired by Castle of Illusion and Mickey Mania, has moved development from the Commodore Amiga to Neo...
Sega Action Chair: Retro Gamer Boy Unboxes Rare Simulator 1 Hardware
A look at the Sega Action Chair (Simulator 1), its arcade inspirations, and Retro Gamer Boy (Mike Rouse)'s recent unboxing and restoration of the rare home simulator...
Rent-A-Hero No. 1 Fan Translation Brings Japan-Only Dreamcast RPG to English
A fan translation for Sega's Japan-only Rent-A-Hero No. 1 on Dreamcast has been completed, restoring thousands of dialogue lines, reworking 3D assets and making the...
Sega Acquires Angry Birds Developer Rovio for $775 Million in Mobile Gaming Expansion
Sega officially acquires Rovio Entertainment Oyj, the studio behind Angry Birds, in a $775 million deal aimed at expanding Sega's influence in the global mobile gaming...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Nintendo Switch Release — Cloud Version Arrives April 26, 2023
Aliens: Fireteam Elite arrives on Nintendo Switch as a cloud version on April 26, 2023. Read release details, edition pricing, demo availability, and developer...
E3 2023 Faces Major Setbacks as Sega, Tencent, and Other Publishers Withdraw
E3 2023 grapples with uncertainty as major publishers like Sega and Tencent confirm their absence, casting doubt on the event's future amid a wave of high-profile exits.
Viture XR Glasses Let You Play a Docked Nintendo Switch on a Wearable 1080p Display
Viture's XR Glasses — launched on Kickstarter in 2022 — present a wearable projector option for playing a docked Nintendo Switch at up to 1080p/60fps. Coverage and...
Toxic Crusaders: Retro Beat 'Em Up From Retroware Heads to Nintendo Switch and Other Platforms in Late 2023
Retroware's Toxic Crusaders is a 2D beat 'em up inspired by the early '90s cartoon and Troma's Toxic Avenger films, arriving on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and...
Aleste 35th Anniversary: Compile's Shooter Legacy from Sega Mark III to Modern Re-releases
A look back at Aleste's origins on the Sega Mark III, the series' evolution through titles like MUSHA Aleste and Super Aleste, and modern preservation efforts by M2...
Sonic Origins Plus Rated for Nintendo Switch: Enhanced Release Incoming
The Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee has rated 'Sonic Origins Plus,' hinting at an enhanced edition of Sega's acclaimed Sonic Origins collection for...
Super Monkey Ball iOS Revived: Developer's Project Brings Classic Game Back to Life
A dedicated fan developer has restored the original Super Monkey Ball for iOS, six years after it became unplayable due to Apple’s 32-bit app support cutoff. Discover...
Michael Jackson and Sega: The Story Behind His Connection with Altered Beast and Sonic 3
Explore the documented relationship between Michael Jackson and Sega, including his fondness for Altered Beast, collaborations on Moonwalker, and his impact on Sonic...
How Sega of America Attempted to Influence Sonic the Hedgehog’s Character Design
Explore the behind-the-scenes history of Sonic the Hedgehog’s creation, highlighting Sega of America’s early skepticism and efforts to educate Sega of Japan on...
Castlevania Fan Port for Sega Master System Receives Major Demo Update
Master System developer xfixium releases a new playable demo of the original Castlevania port, offering fans a chance to experience the iconic game on Sega's 8-bit...
Castlevania Master System Port by xfixium Shows Major Progress with New Demo and Footage
Developer xfixium has released a playable demo and fresh footage of a fan-made Castlevania port for the Sega Master System. Read our update on demo release (v0.1),...
Streets of Rage 2: The Untold Story Behind Its Development and Ayano Koshiro's Critical Role
Explore the development of Sega's classic Streets of Rage 2, focusing on planner and designer Ayano Koshiro's contributions and the reasons behind the franchise's...
King of Fighters Unofficially Ported to Sega Master System by Dedicated Developer
Discover how SNK's iconic King of Fighters series has been brought to Sega's Master System, thanks to the innovative Master Fight Engine and developer PsychoMaster....
Sakura Wars 2 Translated Demo Brings Sega Saturn Classic to Global Fans
Fan translators release an English language demo for Sakura Wars 2 on Sega Saturn, opening up the cult favorite to a wider audience for the first time since its...
Persona 5 Royal Character Poll Results Revealed by SEGA and Atlus: Joker Tops Fan Rankings
Discover the official Persona 5 Royal character poll results from SEGA and Atlus, highlighting fan favorites and platform availability on Nintendo Switch.
Roger Kean obituary: Newsfield co-founder behind CRASH and Zzap!64 dies
Obituary and career retrospective for Roger Kean, Newsfield co-founder and influential editor behind CRASH and Zzap!64, covering his role in UK video games journalism...
Sonic Frontiers Switch Review: SEGA and Sonic Team's Ambitious Leap Into Open-Zone Gameplay
A deep dive review of Sonic Frontiers on Nintendo Switch, exploring SEGA and Sonic Team’s bold open-zone experiment, its technical challenges, and new gameplay mechanics.
Sonic Frontiers: Sega's High-Speed Icon Debuts a Bold New Adventure on Nintendo Switch
Explore Sonic Frontiers on Nintendo Switch, Sega's latest open-zone platformer. Discover release details, gameplay innovations, critical milestones, and more about...
Sonic Team's Takashi Iizuka Discusses Aspirations for Sonic Adventure 3 and the Series' Legacy
Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, has expressed a strong desire to continue the Sonic Adventure series, highlighting the challenges and investment needed for a...
Sega Announces Space Channel 5 and Comix Zone Movie Adaptations with Picture Start
Sega partners with Picture Start to develop movie adaptations of classic games Space Channel 5 and Comix Zone, expanding its presence in cinematic entertainment.
Oliver Frey Obituary: Zzap!64 and CRASH Illustrator Dies Aged 74
Oliver (Oli) Frey, the Swiss-born illustrator best known for his covers and portraits for Zzap!64 and CRASH, has died at 74. Read a summary of his career,...
ININ Games Announces Ninja JaJaMaru Collections for Nintendo Switch: Western Releases and Localized RPGs
ININ Games will publish three Ninja JaJaMaru collections for Nintendo Switch and other formats, localizing several Jaleco classics (including previously Japan-only...
Sonic Origins on Nintendo Switch: A Definitive Collection for Classic Platformer Fans
Explore Sonic Origins for Nintendo Switch—a meticulously crafted compilation of classic Sonic titles. Discover enhanced gameplay, updated features, and why it appeals...
A500 Mini review: Retro Games Ltd's Amiga micro-console brings 25 classic Amiga games to modern TVs
A detailed look at the A500 Mini from Retro Games Ltd — hardware, bundled software, emulation features, and how the miniature Amiga stacks up against other retro mini...
Shenmue Ryo Hazuki 10-Inch Statue Announced by SEGA Shop Europe — Pre-Orders Open
SEGA Shop Europe has opened pre-orders for a 10-inch Ryo Hazuki statue from Shenmue, capturing the Heartbeats bar fight scene. Price, release window, and product details.
Geist Force: The Cancelled Sega Dreamcast Launch Title Revealed
Discover the story behind Geist Force, the cancelled Sega Dreamcast exclusive, as revealed by former Sega producer Mark Subotnick. Uncover the management decisions and...
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Launches October 5 for Nintendo Switch: Celebrating 20 Years of Classic Puzzle Action
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania releases October 5 on Nintendo Switch, featuring over 300 stages from classic entries, as SEGA marks the franchise's 20th anniversary...
Dreamcast launch bug: John Byrd reveals Audio 64 crash threatened Sega's September 1999 North American launch
Former Sega engineer John Byrd details a last-minute Dreamcast bug tied to Midway's Audio 64 driver and the Yamaha AICA chip that almost derailed the console's...
SEGA Plans Expanded Atlus Remasters and Ports Following Persona 4 Golden Success
SEGA announces plans to bring more Atlus classics to multiple platforms after the strong performance of Persona 4 Golden on Steam, detailing expanded remasters, ports,...
Aaron Webber Moves Within SEGA: From Sonic PR to SEGA of Japan Strategy Role
Aaron Webber, long-time Sonic community lead, transitions from Sonic PR at SEGA of America into a strategic role with SEGA of Japan; timeline and verified statements...