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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

SONIC WEEKLY: The Future of Classic Sonic?

Grant — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:17:09 +0000

Bo and David pontificate about Classic Sonic and his role in the overall franchise going forward.

SEGA Talk #183: Hideki Sato (1950-2026)

Barry — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:29:42 +0000

Most designers build consoles with silicon and plastic. Hideki Sato built them with pure audacity. From cold-calling manufacturers to demand a 90% discount on the Genesis CPU, to navigating the “Octopus” architecture of the Saturn and the heartbreak of the Dreamcast exit, Sato was the ultimate survivor. This week on Sega Talk, We dive deep … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: Writing Sonic Boom w/ ALAN DENTON & GREG HAHN

Grant — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:26:42 +0000

TV writers ⁠Alan Denton⁠ & ⁠Greg Hahn⁠ talk about their experience as story editors for the hit cartoon Sonic Boom!

Propeller Arena finally playable online thanks to Dreamcast Live

Big Elk — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:54 +0000

Welcome to SegaBits!! Hi there! I’m your writer for this exciting news, Big Elk! You all as happy to see a new Dreamcast game playable online as I am!? Sit back, relax, and enjoy the wind rushing through your hair as you read on! On April 1st, 2026, Dreamcast Live had, for the first time … Continued

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC Review – An Expansion That Pays Homage To SEGA’s Legacy and Offers Greater Challenges!

Kori-Maru — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:18:15 +0000

As one of the five legacy games to be released under the SEGA Power Surge initiative, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is one of the best action video games in the franchise that came out within the last year. Released in August 2025, the game earned widespread critical acclaim with Metacritic scores in the high 80s … Continued

Sega reveals their return to the console race with the Dreamgen, powered by AI (April Fools)

Big Elk — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:38:07 +0000

The time has finally come, Sega fans. This news should excite those dedicated old school Sega fans who refuse to support anything Sega has ever done since they left the console race behind them 25 years ago. It is with great elation that Sega have revealed they are finally re-entering the console hardware business with … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: Episode 150 – Skill Check!!

Grant — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:17:33 +0000

Grant returns, Bo spins Rings of Saturn, and David the Lurker hosts an unofficial Sonic magazine’s trivia quiz. We also talk about news items including — Sonic 4 Movie casting reveals, Mega Man and Proto Man arriving in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Care Bears joining Sonic Rumble Party, and the rumors about an upcoming Sonic Frontiers … Continued

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Debuts Extended Trailer, Announces Special Broadcast May 6

Kori-Maru — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:10:15 +0000

SEGA unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) title STRANGER THAN HEAVEN at today’s Xbox Partner Preview. Additionally, SEGA and Xbox announced Xbox Presents: A special look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, a first-of-its-kind standalone broadcast deep diving into the new title, which will air on May 6, 2026 at 4 p.m. … Continued

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2

Kori-Maru — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:46:28 +0000

SEGA has officially launched Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch 2, marking the debut of the beloved 3D fighting series on a Nintendo platform! This definitive release features full cross-play, rollback netcode support, new moves and combos, balance updates, and key improvements to the training mode. Additionally, a new free demo is … Continued

Mega Man and Proto Man Arrives in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Today!

Kori-Maru — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:55:42 +0000

SEGA officially released the Mega Man Pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now race as the titular Mega Man or Proto Man inspired by the iconic video game franchise. The Mega Man Pack includes the following: Mega Man and Proto Man as playable characters The Rush Roadstar Vehicle Mega Man Wily Castle Course New Mega Man-inspired Music Tracks: Wily … Continued

SEGA News Bits: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds New Racers Reaction

Barry — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:17:59 +0000

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will add new SEGA characters soon, and on this SEGA News Bits we take a look at the three reveals and share our thoughts. Also, we touch on Mega Man’s inclusion. If you want to support this type of content, you can check out our Patreon! If you enjoy our SEGA News Bits segments and … Continued