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Rune Jade is brought back online thanks to Dreamcast Live

Big Elk — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:13:40 +0000

Goodness, that’s five for five with Dreamcast Live this year. Give me some room to breathe in between articles here. Rune Jade has now been brought back online thanks to Dreamcast Live. This obscure Japan-exclusive online RPG got its internet multiplayer features restored by Sh- wait, wait. Nope. It was just flyinghead who got … Continued

SEGA Talk #185: Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (1989 & 2017)

Barry — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:54:17 +0000

Get ready to transform! Today on Sega Talk, we’re questing through the Master System masterpiece: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap. From cursed transformations to non-linear legends, we’re breaking down why this 8-bit epic and its remake still breathes fire today. Let’s dive in! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have your memories … Continued

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Xbox Showcases New Details on the World, Story and Cast of Characters!

Kori-Maru — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:39:11 +0000

SEGA and RGG Studio’s STRANGER THAN HEAVEN just aired a massive showcase in partnership with Xbox, showing off 30 minutes on the upcoming game’s story, combat and star-studded theme song. The broadcast also revealed the dates and locations of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN’s five eras, and an international cast headlined by Yu Shirota, Dean Fujioka, Snoop … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: Buffalo w/ KEN PENDERS

Grant — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:43:50 +0000

Not a hoax, not a dream, not an imaginary story — Ken Penders joins the show to talk about his creative origins in Buffalo, NY, and how that impacted his run on Archie’s Sonic and Knuckles comics.

Bomberman Online finally playable online again thanks to Dreamcast Live

Big Elk — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:29 +0000

BOOM! Here comes the BOOM! Ready or not! Here comes the boys from Dreamcast Live with a new update! The Online part of Bomberman Online is finally truthful once again as Dreamcast Live has restored the online multiplayer modes of this Dreamcast classic. This comes from the familiar Dreamcast Live heroes Shuouma and flyinghead, along … Continued

LEGO & SEGA Releasing SEGA Genesis Console on June 1

Kori-Maru — Sat, 02 May 2026 02:01:54 +0000

SEGA and LEGO announced the new SEGA Genesis Console, which will be available for purchase on June 1, 2026, for $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99. The model is inspired by and pays homage to SEGA’s original gaming console, an icon for gamers worldwide. Bringing together the best of creativity and a love for retro gaming, … Continued

SEGA News Bits Live: What the HECK is SEGA Universe?

Barry — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:32:52 +0000

On this SEGA News Bits Live we pay a visit to the computer killing SEGA Universe website and see what the new initiative is all about! Also, new Ecco, Stranger Than Heaven sneak peeks and Nagoshi needs a Kickstarter! If you want to support this type of content, you can check out our Patreon! If you … Continued

Tune In Wed, May 6 @ 4pm PT for Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN

Kori-Maru — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:04:41 +0000

Next Wednesday, May 6 at 4pm PT, Xbox will be dedicating a whole new show to a very special project from SEGA’s RGG Studio. ‘Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN’ will bring us inside the minds behind the game, offering details and insights on the game’s story, world, characters, and more from … Continued

Sonic Teams Up With McLaren Racing for High-Speed Miami Fan Event

Barry — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:34:38 +0000

Fans of McLaren Racing and Sonic the Hedgehog are getting a high-speed crossover this week as SEGA heads to Miami for the McLaren Racing Live: Miami celebration. From April 29 through May 3, fans can visit Regatta Harbor to experience a special Sonic-themed activation alongside live race broadcasts throughout the weekend. The interactive fan experience … Continued

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Free Captain Majima Content Drop Available on April 29

Kori-Maru — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:40:27 +0000

Today, SEGA officially announced that the free Captain Majima content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 PM PT. Players will be able to compete for first place as Captain Majima! Starting Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PT and until Sunday, May 3, 4:59 PM PT fans can … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: Liza Singer Returns!

Grant — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:23:06 +0000

Liza Singer is a director on Marvel Studios’ “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” series, as well as an author and artist of graphic novels and more. They’ve also been a previous guest on this very show, and now they’re back again! Look forward to discussions of TailsTube, Sonic Movie 3, Chao Gardens, Sonic x Shadow Generations, … Continued

SEGA Talk #184: Batman Forever (1995)

Barry — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:47:55 +0000

On this episode of SEGA Talk, we slide down into the bat cave to talk about Batman Forever for the SEGA Genesis! Who was behind this two faced title? Did Mortal Kombat gameplay translate to a beat em up platformer? What are our thoughts on the movie it was based on? If answers you seek, … Continued

SEGA Launches “SEGA Universe” to Spotlight Legacy IPs and Anniversaries through various projects

Kori-Maru — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:48:47 +0000

SEGA has launched a brand-new initiative project called “SEGA Universe“ to celebrate anniversaries of certain legacy IPs with new various projects down the line such as OutRun, Streets of Rage, NiGHTS into Dreams, Sakura Wars and many more. SEGA Universe is a project based on the concept of “NO OLD, STAY GOLD” that are still … Continued

The Man Who Erased His Game: Nagoshi Studio deletes their YouTube Channel and trailers of Gang of Dragon

Barry — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0000

You might have heard of Gang of Dragon, the debut game from former SEGA CCO and Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi at his new studio aptly titled Nagoshi Studio. After making a splash at The Game Awards last year, there have been rumors and speculation that the studio is in serious trouble. In March 2026 … Continued

Ecco the Dolphin: Complete compilation announced – Features all versions of the first two games!

Barry — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:49:33 +0000

A&R Atelier has announced a new compilation of a beloved SEGA Genesis franchise! Ecco the Dolphin: Complete will contain all versions of Ecco the Dolphin and the sequel Ecco: The Tides of Time from the Master System and Game Gear to the Genesis/Mega Drive to the SEGA CD. The release is intended to ease new … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie w/ ALTSYNTH + BRANDON HAIN

Grant — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:25:10 +0000

Everybody’s seen The Super Mario Galaxy Movie by now —except David, so Grant & Bo are joined by Altsynth and Brandon Hain; each make their case about the movie for David to decide. Before that, we cover Sonic news and take a trip along the Rings of Saturn. There are spoilers after the halfway point … Continued

Retro-Bit opens pre-orders for their Collector’s Cartridge edition of Arcus Odyssey for Genesis/Mega-Drive

Big Elk — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:38 +0000

Well, would you look at that. It’s Retro-Bit time again and Edia’s provided them another classic game to reissue as a Collector’s Cartridge. Coming back from the Wolf Team vault is Arcus Odyssey, the cult classic action RPG originally released on Genesis/Mega-Drive in 1991. (As well as Psycho Dream (1992) for SNES, if you’re interested, … Continued

SEGA And Rovio Appoint WildBrain CPLG As Licensing Agent For Angry Birds

Kori-Maru — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:35:35 +0000

SEGA and Rovio have announced the appointment of Wildbrain CPLG as licensing agent for Angry Birds across Europe, the Middle East and South Korea, bringing new cross-category products to fans ahead of the release of The Angry Birds Movie 3. Check out the full press release on this news here!

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Angry Birds’ Red Joins the Race Today!

Kori-Maru — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:53:03 +0000

SEGA officially released the free Angry Birds content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now fly high around the track as Red. Starting tomorrow Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 PM PT and until Sunday, April 19, 4:59 PM PT fans can jump in and earn festival points for decals, gadgets and more! The free Angry … Continued

The Game Gear has turned 35 years old in North America

Big Elk — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:32:14 +0000

The year is 1991. Movies like Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Boyz n the Hood, The Scilence of the Lambs, The Addams Family, and Beauty And The Beast premiered in theaters. Shows like Dinosaurs, Home Improvement, Taz-Mania, Darkwing Duck, Samurai Pizza Cats, and Nickelodeon’s 3 premiere Nicktoons Rugrats, Doug, and The Ren & Stimpy Show premiered … Continued