Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause

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SEGA Characters Fanart by Kukakooo

Sega🎶Sega🎶Segaaaa

Source : https://mobile.twitter.com/Kukakooo/status/1525272511834902528

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SEGA introduces Mega Drive Mini 2, featuring Mega CD games – releasing October 27 in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63a5R2DeVgo

The Mega Drive Mini 2 will include over 50 games, including games for the aforementioned Mega CD, as well as sequels, arcade ports, unreleased titles and a mystery new game.
It has also been confirmed that players can select between the sound of the Mega Drive or Mega Drive 2 for every Mega Drive game (see the in-game menu options in the gallery below).

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/06/03/sega-introduces-mega-drive-mini-2-featuring-mega-cd-games-releasing-october-27-in-japan/

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SEGA-filled pop-up shop in Akihabara Line-up Goods include Sonic, Space Harrier, Mega Drive, Fantazy Zone, Feel the Magic: XY/XX, and AM2 Logo

SEGA-filled pop-up shop is coming to Akihabara.
It will be held from June 15th to July 3rd.

Link : https://akihabara-container.jp/event/612/

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SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Officially Announced as Amazon Exclusive and Blasts its Way to North America on October 27th!

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

An Amazon Japan listing has also appeared, with similar information but lacking screenshots but the item is sold by Amazon.co.jp itself.
The listing also has a list of announced titles, including the aforementioned Sonic 3D Blast.
Other newly announced titles include Rainbow Islands Extra, OutRunners, Super Hang-On, VectorMan 2, The Ooze and Rolling Thunder 2.
See the full list ... 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/07/13/rumor-sega-genesis-mini-2-seemingly-confirmed-in-amazon-us-listing/

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SEGA News Bits Live: SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Revealed + Bayonetta 3 Release Date

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHOin1P8zY4

SEGA Genesis Mini 2 has been revealed! Let’s talk about it.
Oh, and is that Bayonetta? She’s back as well!
And what’s Barry’s Beef this week? It’s Green Hill Zone.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/07/14/sega-news-bits-live-sega-genesis-mini-2-revealed-bayonetta-3-release-date/

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SEGA Genesis Mini 2 will be in much shorter supply (around one-tenth) than original

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8RGornqWgw

My questions about Genesis Mini 2 shipments were forwarded to Sega of Japan's corporate office, which eventually confirmed that the new miniaturized console was a "Japan-only project" for the company.
"The Sega Genesis Mini 2 could only be produced in small numbers due to the global semiconductor shortage," reads a letter from the Sega president's office, so the company opted to produce a small Western batch of Genesis Mini 2s alongside its order of Mega Drive Mini 2s.
"The number of units for this project makes up around one-tenth of the total for the previous Genesis Mini," the letter states.

Article : https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/07/sega-genesis-mini-2-will-be-in-much-shorter-supply-than-original/

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Cool Toy : SEGA Arcade Coin Bank Featuring Fantasy Zone & Altered Beast (2020)

Contain bonuses: SEGA clear files with Golden Axe and Bonanza Bros artwork.

Video : https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1308942735609655296
Link : https://www.emporiumretrogamingshop.com/products/sega-arcade-bank-sound-coin-box

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Game Gear, Master System, and SG-1000 games playable on Analogue Pocket OpenFPGA

The new OpenFPGA feature recently made available to Pocket owners with firmware update version 1.1 beta.
In short, this allows developers to make all new “cores” for the Pocket’s FPGA hardware, allowing it to run games from other retro game hardware it was not originally intended to replicate.
This is an official update from Analogue, which they’ve made clear since the Pocket’s original announcement was something they’d always intended for it to have, even if it couldn’t be there on release.
Now that it’s finally here, the first new community developed cores included ones made to run Sega Game Gear, Master System, and SG-1000 games, created by spiritualized1997.
You can download these straight from their Github page. 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/18/game-gear-master-system-and-sg-1000-games-playable-on-analogue-pocket-openfpga/

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See the complete SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Mini 2 lineup – European release confirmed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzE_oH-MDAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR7X1yCypKU

SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 (JP) has 62 Titles: 42 Mega Drive, 20 MEGA CD, 1 SEGA CD. 10 of the Mega Drive titles are New/Unreleased.
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 has 61 titles: 49 Genesis, 12 SEGA CD. 8 of the Genesis titles are New/Unreleased.
For SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 (JP), 35 of the 63 titles become US/UK versions when switching the language to English.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/19/see-the-complete-sega-mega-drive-genesis-mini-2-lineup-european-release-confirmed/

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A soft vinyl figure of the main character of "Fantasy Zone" "Opa Opa" will be released from Tristar

Opa Opa (Fantasy Zone) Overview
Specifications: Soft vinyl figure (finger puppet)
Number of parts: 1
Size: 45 x 77 x 45mm (width x depth x height)
Target age: 15 years old and over
Country of manufacture: Japan

Opa Opa Colored version
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)

Link : https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1438328.html

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DARIUSBURST CS Core + TAITO / SEGA Pack announced for Switch
Due out on October 27 in Japan.

In DLC mode, you can play with both the aircraft of Darius and those of various collaboration titles from TAITO and SEGA.
Each pack contains the following units:

TAITO Pack :
- Inter Gray (Night Striker)
- Black Fly (Metal Black)
- X-Lay (Rayforce)

SEGA Pack
- Harrier (Space Harrier)
- TRY-Z (Galaxy Force II)
- OPA-OPA (Fantasy Zone)

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2022/10/dariusburst-cs-core-taito-sega-pack-announced-for-switch

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Data Discs announces Fantasy Zone vinyl soundtrack, releasing this Saturday

Data Discs is back with an all new SEGA vinyl, this time featuring the soundtrack to the arcade classic Fantasy Zone!
The release, set to go live on Saturday at data-discs.com, features the full 1986 soundtrack from Hiroshi “Hiro” Kawaguchi of OutRun and Space Harrier fame.
The release will be ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2022/10/17/data-discs-announces-fantasy-zone-vinyl-soundtrack-releasing-this-saturday/

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SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 - Fantasy Zone Gameplay

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

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💿『Mega Drive Mini 2 -Celebration Album-』
 


Product number: WM-0850
List price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

The songs included are Yuzo Koshiro's original BGM "Menu Music" that flows on the menu screen of "Mega Drive Mini 2", and Kei Takanishi's super arranged version 10 tracks (* "Afterburner II", "Alien Soldier", "Viewpoint"). ”, “Ah Harimanada”, “MDM2 Medley [“Bonanza Brothers”-“Columns III Confrontation! A total of 11 tracks including "At the End of Time of No Return", "Thunder Force IV", and "Outrun")!

1. Megadrive Mini 2 ~Menu Music~
2. After Burner II -Super Arr Ver.-
3. Alien Soldier -Super Arr Ver.-
4. Viewpoint -Super Arr Ver.-
5. Aah! Harimanada -Super Arr Ver.-
6. MDM2 Medley -Super Arr Ver. Bal Musette Mix-(Bonanza Bros. 〜 Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World 〜 Fantasy Zone)
7. Crusader of Centy -Super Arr Ver.-
8. Gain Ground -Super Arr Ver.-
9. Phantasy Star II: At the End of the Restoration -Super Arr Ver.-
10. Thunder Force IV -Super Arr Ver. Radio Edit Plus-
11. OutRun -Super Arr Ver.-

In addition, the booklet includes Yuzo Koshiro's secret story about the production of "Menu Music" and Kei Takanishi's commentary on the super-arranged version of the music, making it a must-have item for old and new mega drivers!

Link : https://wave-master.com/ent/mdmini2/

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"Mega Drive Mini 2 - Multiverse Sound World" will be released at  Nov 29, 2022

Digital recording of Mega Drive Mini 2 "Space Harrier", "Space Harrier II" and "Fantasy Zone" from the actual MD!

Released a fan coveted soundtrack CD containing the complete sounds of the Mega Drive version "Space Harrier", "Space Harrier II" and "Fantasy Zone" recorded in "Mega Drive Mini 2" released by SEGA Co., Ltd.!
The recorded songs are 13 songs from the new port "Space Harrier" that challenged the historical if "What if the Mega Drive had a sprite scaling function?" 20 songs from the revived new "Space Harrier II", and the new ported version "Fantasy Zone" has 38 songs including the arranged version of "Space Harrier" played in hidden mode, all songs arcade version-like FM sound source CD2 A new digital recording on the actual Mega Drive without leaving any discs!
And as an arranged version of this album, the first CD "Theme -Space Harrier on Vocal-" "S.S.T. Legends (Hiro/Takenobu Mitsuyoshi/Koichi Namiki) Ver. [*Includes Karaoke Ver.]" and “Hiro & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi Ver.” are included as a Special Bonus Track. !

In addition, the booklet also includes comments full of secret stories from the development staff that are a must-read for fans!

Source : https://www.play-asia.com/mega-drive-mini-2-multiverse-sound-world/13/70ftf1