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Retro-Bit opens pre-orders for Twinkle Tale Collector’s Cartridge for Genesis/Mega-Drive; pre-orders open now until December 20th, 2026

Big Elk — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:06:56 +0000

Once again, Retro-Bit found a classic cult Mega-Drive shooter only released in Japan, made by an obscure, long defunct studio, and decided they had to rectify that for us westerners. Twinkle Tale is now the latest game they’ve set their sights on. Pre-orders for a fully decked out cartridge of this newly translated Genesis/Mega-Drive shmup … Continued

Sonic Retrospective: Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik’s Teeth

Barry — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:41:09 +0000

Yesterday over on Instagram, the unused opening cinematic for Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood began to circulate, showcasing how the cinematic would have appeared running on a Nintendo DS. The cinematic is actually not a new discovery, as the video of the full unused intro released back in December 2021. All that said, this article … Continued

Melodies Zone and fan composer KB release Sonic The Fighters: Redux cover album digitally and on CD

Big Elk — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:18:16 +0000

Did you know that Sonic the Fighters turned 30 years old this year? Melodies Zone and composer Kamikaze Bitch (Henceforth KB) decided to celebrate the occasion with the release of a whole album covering the game’s entire soundtrack. Sonic the Fighters was one of Sonic the Hedgehog’s very few arcade games and one of only … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: Not Whole w/ ALTSYNTH

Grant — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:32:09 +0000

On the haunted 13th episode of season six, Altsynth returns to offer a unique perspective on the 1993 cartoon “Sonic the Hedgehog” also known as SatAM. Do you like our pun episode title?

FiGGYZ Announces Jet Set Radio – The GG’s Box Set

Barry — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:35:40 +0000

FiGGYZ has unveiled the Jet Set Radio – The GG’s Box Set, a new collectible set featuring three pixel-art versions of iconic characters Beat, Combo, and Gum. The box set includes three FiGGYZ figures with display bases and wall mounts, three reversible backplates, and three exclusive holographic plates. Also included is a numbered commemorative coin … Continued

Nagoshi Studio has officially shut down, GANG OF DRAGON likely to never release

Barry — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:37:06 +0000

Nagoshi Studio, the Tokyo-based developer founded by Yakuza and Monkey Ball series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, has officially been dissolved. According to a notice published in Japan’s government gazette Kanpo on November 2, the studio was dissolved through a shareholders’ resolution on October 31. Founded in November 2021 under NetEase Games, Nagoshi Studio was established by … Continued

Under the microscope: Ecco Jr.

Bo — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:06:50 +0000

All of the mainline Ecco the Dolphin games have some sort of debug functionality hidden behind cheat codes. Codes for the Genesis games have been known for decades, and the codes for the PC and Dreamcast games were discovered more recently. But what about Ecco Jr., the 1995 Genesis game aimed at younger kids that … Continued

SEGA Talk #195: Sega Superstars (2004)

Barry — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:16:22 +0000

Ditch the controller and wave your arms around, because today on SEGA Talk, we’re stepping in front of the camera for Sega Superstars on PS2! From flailing in Sonic to shaking maracas in Samba de Amigo, we’re breaking down how Sonic Team turned Sony’s Eye Toy into arcade magic. Let’s jump right in! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] … Continued

VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS Reveals New Character Lionel Rafale in Latest Trailer

Kori-Maru — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:56:14 +0000

Today, SEGA released the latest trailer for VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS featuring a new story character. Lionel Rafale is a mysterious young martial artist who has arrived in the city of Vilasapara. As a highly skilled fighter capable of outclassing Cielo in a street fight, he is a force to be reckoned with. But what is … Continued

The House of the Dead Comes to VR with House of the Dead: Reawakened; Playable at IAAPA Expo in November!

Kori-Maru — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0000

Nearly thirty years after first haunting arcades, one of horror gaming’s biggest names is reawakening! With just three days to go until Halloween comes the most ambitious build yet: House of the Dead Reawakened. This two-player, attendant-free horror attraction brings the terror to life in a chilling, theme park-inspired manor cabinet. The cabinet sets the … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: Get a Load of This! w/ ABBY DENTON

Grant — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:03:48 +0000

Comedian Abby Denton returns for an episode full of surprises.

Under the microscope: Dynamite Headdy

Bo — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:28:10 +0000

In this edition: Treasure’s founder once recalled putting a “baka” code into McDonald’s Treasureland Adventure (B-A-C-A) out of frustration with McDonald’s. But no trace of that code appears in the final game. However, I found it in Dynamite Headdy, Treasure’s next Genesis game. Did Maegawa misremember which game the code was in? Or did Dynamite … Continued

Analogue opens pre-orders for new, upgraded Genesis/Mega-Drive FPGA clone: the Mega SG+

Big Elk — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0000

Four years after Analogue called it quits with the Mega SG, the console clone is back again with a few modern touch-ups. The Mega SG+ (Along with its SNES counterpart, the Super NT+) is coming back for another go around and pre-orders start October 19th, 2026. That’s right. Today at 8 PM PST, as of … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: Club Calm w/ MICHAEL STEARNS

Grant — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:03:02 +0000

Michael Stearns joins again to talk with Bo and David about Sonic news, SEGA news, and other stuff, too!

Take A Look At Makoto Daito’s Story in STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Kokura Story Trailer

Kori-Maru — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:05:27 +0000

Today, SEGA and RGG Studio released a new trailer for their highly anticipated action-adventure game STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. The “Act 1: Kokura Story Trailer” gives fans a look at the first era of protagonist Makoto Daito’s life. The new trailer depicts the events that led Daito, who had endured persecution in America, to stow away … Continued

Under the microscope: Stormlord

Bo — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:55:33 +0000

Stormlord was originally published for the ZX Spectrum and other 8-bit PCs by Hewson Consultants in 1989. A Genesis version, produced by RazorSoft and Punk Development, followed in 1991. The console version of Stormlord is noticeably different from its PC counterparts in one striking way: there’s no nudity. In the game, you play as the … Continued

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds x Avatar Legends Pack Available Now!

Kori-Maru — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:57:59 +0000

Today, SEGA officially launched the Avatar Legends Pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, bringing Aang and Katara, inspired by the iconic franchise, to the track. From Thursday, October 15, at 5:00 PM PT through Sunday, October 18, at 4:59 PM PT, fans can jump into the Avatar Legends festival and earn festival points to unlock decals, … Continued

Here’s everything coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two DLC

Barry — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:16:20 +0000

This past weekend, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds crowned its first World Champion following an exciting and highly competitive World Championship Finals. Over the summer, more than 40,000 players worldwide competed in the Online Qualifiers, all vying for one of 24 spots in the 2026 World Championship. The 24 finalists, representing countries including the United States, Mexico, … Continued

SEGA Talk #194: Shinobi Legions (1995)

Barry — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:22:34 +0000

On this SEGA Talk, we are NEW and in LIVE ACTION with the SEGA Saturn game Shinobi Legions! How does this game connect to the series? Who developed it? And why do the brits say they have the superior version? FIND OUT on SEGA TALK HI-YAH! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have … Continued

Under the microscope: Shaq Fu

Bo — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:17:31 +0000

Shaq Fu, the 1994 Genesis game from Delphine Software, lets players experience the dream of the 1990s: to become basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal as he battles an evil mummy from an alternate dimension.That’s right: Shaq Fu is a 2D fighting game, not a basketball game. I approve – it’s great when pop culture figures star … Continued