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Re: 16-Bit Blast Processing Heroes - Ecco, Vectorman, Ristar, Kid Chameleon, etc
« Reply #1290 on: January 15, 2025, 12:51:58 am »
SEGA has filed a new trademark for Ecco the Dolphin, hinting at a possible revival of the cult-classic franchise.



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The two trademarks, Ecco and Ecco The Dolphin, were filed by Sega in December last year and is the first rumbling from anything in the series in 25 years.
The first Ecco game was released in December 1992 for the Sega Genesis, with three sequels, The Tides of Time, Ecco Jr, and Ecco Jr. and the Great Ocean Treasure Hunt coming in the years that followed.
Sega then attempted to bring the franchise to a modern audience when Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future released for the Sega Dreamcast and ...

Article : https://www.thegamer.com/ecco-the-dolphin-is-seemingly-the-next-franchise-sega-is-reviving/

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« Reply #1291 on: January 15, 2025, 12:52:54 am »
P-47 II MD  (SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis - JP Version)  - Trailer
Release Date:  March 13, 2025


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyqIvaKhWeE







Here is the full history of P-47, as provided by City Connection:

1988 – P-47 The Freedom Fighter (arcade) launched
1989 – P-47 (PC-Engine) released
1990 – P-47 Thunderbolt (Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, etc.) released
1990 – P-47 II Freedom Star (Mega Drive) development cancelled
1995 – P-47 Aces (arcade) launched
2020 – Arcade Archives P-47 (PlayStation 4, Switch) released
2022 – P-47 Aces Kai (arcade) launched
2025 – P-47 II MD (P-47 II Freedom Star) released

And here is an overview of the game: ...

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2024/12/p-47-ii-md-for-mega-drive-launches-march-13-2025-in-japan

Western version of P-47 II for SEGA Genesis and Mega Drive will be published by Retro-Bit!

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🚀 Pre-order a piece of Gaming History!
A game that was cancelled 35 years ago is ready to take flight! ✈️✨

Pre-order NOW - February 16th 🎮
Don't miss the limited edition collector’s cartridge!

Link : https://retro-bit.com/p47iimd/

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« Reply #1292 on: January 15, 2025, 12:55:02 am »
LUNAR Remastered Collection launches April 18, 2025
Available both physically and digitally.








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Digital editions will be available for $49.99 / €49.99, while the following physical editions will also be available:

- North America – Physical editions will be available exclusively via Amazon for $54.99.
- Europe – Physical PlayStation 4 and Switch editions will be available via distributor Clear River Games, priced at €54.99.

The physical editions will feature reversible covers showcasing two new ...

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/lunar-remastered-collection-launches-april-18

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« Reply #1293 on: January 17, 2025, 12:25:15 am »
Issue 268 of Retro Gamer is out today!



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Looks back at how the Mega Drive brought the arcade experience home!
Also inside: Jetpac, Activision, Dizzy, Dungeon Keeper, The Spectrum and regular favourites like Homebrewer's Kit.

Buy it in store or online: https://magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issues/6937134/retro-gamer-magazine-single-issue.thtml

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« Reply #1294 on: January 18, 2025, 12:04:24 am »
ToeJam & Earl's Co-Creator Offers Update On Upcoming Amazon Film



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As Johnson described, he and co-creator Mark Voorsanger are "gratefully on the sidelines" on the project and are more than happy to let Story Kitchen and Unanimous use their own expertise and run with it. However, that doesn't mean they haven't been kept abreast of new developments and different iterations of the script, with Story Kitchen keeping Johnson and Voorsanger in the loop and soliciting feedback on new revisions.
"We’ve been super happy with what they’ve been creating and feel like it doesn’t just stay true to the IP but actually substantially builds on the themes, characters, and lore," Johnson told us. "I can’t talk about story specifics or even direction yet, but I will say that I was initially unsure about how they were going to appeal to both old fans who love the games and to a new audience who’s never heard of it before. The writers and the folks at Story Kitchen have brought so much humor and heart, and ..."

Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/toejam-and-earls-co-creator-offers-update-on-upcoming-amazon-film

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« Reply #1295 on: January 19, 2025, 08:27:06 pm »
Fatal Fury comic by Shoudou Takano, from a 1995 Comic Gamest compilation.



Source: https://x.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/1881009976518545560/

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« Reply #1296 on: January 20, 2025, 12:24:10 am »
Golden Axe is Getting An Unofficial Neo Geo Port from the developer of Shinobi recent fanmade Neo Geo port

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h0ffman recently ported Sega's 1987 arcade sidescroller Shinobi to the Neo Geo (MVS/AES/CD), by disassembling the arcade version of the game back into source code, and seems to be in the process of giving the same treatment for Golden Axe, sharing some footage of his progress so far.
Speaking about why he started making these Neo Geo ports, h0ffman explained on social media, "I ordered a MisterPi from @TakiUdon_. While waiting for it to arrive I wondered how hard it would be to disassemble an arcade game back to source. Half randomly picked Shinobi, classic game and runs on a 68000. DIsassembled most of it in about a week and wondered what to do with it."
"I also love learning how retro systems ticked so thought maybe the Neo Geo might be a good fit for it as it didn't already exist on the platform. Turns out they are ..."

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/golden-axe-looks-to-be-getting-an-unofficial-neo-geo-port

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« Reply #1297 on: January 22, 2025, 02:02:58 am »
Accolade Sports Collection launches January 30, 2025







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Accolade Sports Collection will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on January 30, developer QUByte Interactive announced.
The five-game collection includes Summer Challenge, Winter Challenge, HardBall!, HardBall II, and Hoops Shut Up and Jam!
Here is an overview of the collection : ...

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/accolade-sports-collection-launches-january-30

About the games:
Winter Challenge: https://segaretro.org/Winter_Challenge
Summer Challenge: https://segaretro.org/Summer_Challenge
Hardball 1: https://segaretro.org/HardBall!
Hardball 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HardBall_II
Hoops Shut Up and Jam!: https://segaretro.org/Barkley_Shut_Up_and_Jam!

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« Reply #1298 on: January 24, 2025, 12:33:17 am »
Nintendo Switch Online SNES – January 2025 Trailer

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Three new titles, FATAL FURY 2, Sutte Hakkun, and Super Ninja Boy are now available to play for Nintendo Switch Online members!

Visit Nintendo.com for more info: https://www.nintendo.com/us/

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« Reply #1299 on: January 24, 2025, 12:34:01 am »
Streets Of Rage 2's Delisted 3DS Port "Rage Relay Mode" Lives On Thanks To This Genesis Patch

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The 3DS version added two new modes, Rage Relay and Casual. The former was arguably the most interesting, as it allowed the player to use all four characters during a single playthrough; when one character was defeated, another would step in.
That mode now lives on, thanks to a hack by PPI_Akiko. This adds the Rage Relay mode to the original Mega Drive / Genesis release but not the casual mode, which allowed players to defeat all enemies with a single hit.
Sadly, 3D Streets of Rage 2 is no longer available via the 3DS eShop, as Nintendo has switched off the ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/streets-of-rage-2s-delisted-3ds-port-lives-on-thanks-to-this-genesis-patch

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« Reply #1300 on: January 30, 2025, 08:28:31 pm »
SEGA Forever Discord Emoji by Jared Plink





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Finally got the OK to share the rest of the emoji I made for SEGA.
Here are the new ones, along with all 114 of them.

Source : https://x.com/DJGRAYcomic/status/1882628755400835391

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« Reply #1301 on: January 30, 2025, 08:32:29 pm »
Arcade Archives: Thunder Fox comes to Switch today

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Hamster has announced that they’re bringing Thunder Fox to the Switch today. ”Thunder Fox” is an action game released by Taito in 1990.
Players become part of the anti-terrorism team “Thunder Fox” and fight against terrorists. The key to clearing the stages is to use three types of actions and master unique vehicles such as combat vehicles, ...

Article : https://gonintendo.com/contents/44977-arcade-archives-thunder-fox-comes-to-switch-today

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« Reply #1302 on: February 07, 2025, 12:12:19 am »
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine (SEGA Genesis) - XP System Patch



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This patch by BillyTime! Games is designed to add a XP level system to Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
for the Sega Genesis. Comes in three flavors.

Single Player Only
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In single player mode, players can earn up to five levels (Every 20,000 points).
Each level, players drop even more grey beans per score and chain!

Single Player - 1P & COM
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In single player mode, the computer can deal more beans per score and chain alongside you.
This patch will challenge you to move as fast as possible!

All Competitive Modes:
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Similar to the above patch, XP System is now active in VS Mode in addition to single player. Allowing for more explosive finishes to your match!

Download the patch here: https://romhackplaza.org/romhacks/dr-robotniks-mean-bean-machine-xp-system-genesis/

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« Reply #1303 on: February 07, 2025, 12:13:16 am »
Fatal Fury/Virtua Fighter comic by Tadashi Itou, from a 1995 Comic Gamest compilation.



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« Reply #1304 on: February 07, 2025, 12:18:36 am »
Terminator 2 (SEGA Genesis) - Cyberdyne Redux Patch



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This patch by BillyTime! Games is designed to remove a good chunk of fake difficulty in Terminator 2 – Judgement Day for the Sega Genesis.

Changes
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*Game can continue if John Connor is critically injured
*Collisions in driving stages deal 1% of damage
*Only 1 future object needed per level
*T-800 moves much faster

*NOTE:
Compatible with Terminator 2 – Judgment Day (UE) [!] – Music & Sound Hack by Segaman & VLD

Download the patch here: https://romhackplaza.org/romhacks/terminator-2-cyberdyne-redux-genesis/