16-Bit Blast Processing Heroes - Ecco, Vectorman, Ristar, Kid Chameleon, etc

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SEGA Talk #172: Ristar (1995)







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAlXQ181lDk

Back in 1995, SEGA launched one of the Genesis’ brightest hidden gems, Ristar!
Born from scrapped Sonic ideas, this star hero grabbed, swung, and headbutted his way through some of the most colorful worlds and catchiest music of the 16-bit era.
Today, we’re diving into its wild development, planets, bosses, and lasting legacy!

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/10/20/sega-talk-172-ristar-1995/

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*¨.:｡+ﾟ*•.¸ Today is SEGA Mega Drive's Birthday. Happy Birthday! *ﾟ+｡:.ﾟ•.¸¸

It was released on October 29th, 1988.
37 years ago today, the MEGADRIVE launched.
Happy birthday, SEGA MEGA DRIVE / GENESIS!🎂

Source: https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1983187079514468808

[Mystic Monkey]

I see. It might be minor but it's still annoying to us if it affect to the way we play the games we love.

Every input is valuable so who knows how it will go. Let me know when they had answered your email.

I'll let you know if I get a response.

*¨.:｡+ﾟ*•.¸ Today is SEGA Mega Drive's Birthday. Happy Birthday! *ﾟ+｡:.ﾟ•.¸¸







Source: https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1983187079514468808

I didn't know me and the Mega Drive shared a birth-year.

Which is strange because my childhood memories remember we had a Master System II as our first console followed by a Mega Drive, though different to the one pictured.

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I'll let you know if I get a response.I didn't know me and the Mega Drive shared a birth-year.

Which is strange because my childhood memories remember we had a Master System II as our first console followed by a Mega Drive, though different to the one pictured.

Wait really? That's cool.
This birth date refers to the first Mega Drive which was still Japanese version of course.
UK version was released two years later on September 14, 1990.
(one year after North American version - which renamed into SEGA Genesis - on August 14, 1989)

[Mystic Monkey]

Wait really? That's cool.
This birth date refers to the first Mega Drive which was still Japanese version of course.
UK version was released two years later on September 14, 1990.
(one year after North American version - which renamed into SEGA Genesis - on August 14, 1989)

I would've been two years old.
Maybe Mum simply brought the Master System II at the time despite Mega Drive being new, because it was a cheaper alternative.

We were not poor, but not strapped for cash neither.

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I would've been two years old.
Maybe Mum simply brought the Master System II at the time despite Mega Drive being new, because it was a cheaper alternative.

We were not poor, but not strapped for cash neither.

Back then no stores sold Master System here.
The ones who had it definitely some rich kids who bought it overseas.
Usually from Australia.



SEGA Mega Drive is the first SEGA's console to ever hit Indonesia's stores and everybody mentioned the console as "SEGA".
So back then whenever someone said SEGA usually they refered to the Mega Drive, not the company itself.
SEGA was synanomious with Mega Drive, just like Nintendo with NES here.
Of course that was three decades ago, things have been changed now.

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Space Harrier II Fan Art by フラッグさん



Source: https://x.com/pixelflag/status/1167429757794803713

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"SEGA AGES Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar" / "SEGA AGES Thunder Force IV" is only $2.39 now in the Nintendo eShop (70% off)!
Sale ends on November 01, 2025.







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSZwFvMzw2E

From the legendary game developers at Technosoft! Battle against the Vios forces and fly as RYNEX in this side-scrolling shmup that enthralled the world with its innovative ideas, beautiful pixel graphics, and a rocking soundtrack. After beating the game, unlock "STYX" Mode and jump in the cockpit of the distinguished FIRE LEO-03 "STYX" from Thunder Force III. Take the STYX’s full arsenal from the previous game in this mode, but will this older model be able to survive?

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/sega-ages-lightening-force-quest-for-the-darkstar-switch/
https://archives.sega.jp/segaages/tf4/

[Mystic Monkey]

Been a few days, I don't think Retro-Bit will ever respond to my email.

But, I believe they must had read it, because I included a P.S. pointing out the icons to their Twitch.TV and Twitter accounts are the wrong way round. I checked their website aned noticed it's now fixed.

If no one else has pointed that out to them other than me, then they must have read my email!

Back then no stores sold Master System here.
The ones who had it definitely some rich kids who bought it overseas.
Usually from Australia.



SEGA Mega Drive is the first SEGA's console to ever hit Indonesia's stores and everybody mentioned the console as "SEGA".
So back then whenever someone said SEGA usually they refered to the Mega Drive, not the company itself.
SEGA was synanomious with Mega Drive, just like Nintendo with NES here.
Of course that was three decades ago, things have been changed now.

Im not sure if the Master System and Mega Drive had different release dates in UK.

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Been a few days, I don't think Retro-Bit will ever respond to my email.

But, I believe they must had read it, because I included a P.S. pointing out the icons to their Twitch.TV and Twitter accounts are the wrong way round. I checked their website aned noticed it's now fixed.

If no one else has pointed that out to them other than me, then they must have read my email!

At least they read it. Sometimes an email could be ignored entirely.

Im not sure if the Master System and Mega Drive had different release dates in UK.

The first Master System was released in 1987 for UK but Master System II was released in the same year (1990) as Mega Drive.

[Mystic Monkey]

At least they read it. Sometimes an email could be ignored entirely.

It's either that or they already knew the external links were the wrong way round and fixed them as they updated their Sega Collaboration page with a "Coming Soon" space.

My guess that will be where the Dreamcast controllers will be sold. If that's the case then it may as well be too late for public feedback if they already have Dreamcast Pro Controllers being produced and stocked.

The first Master System was released in 1987 for UK but Master System II was released in the same year (1990) as Mega Drive.

That would make sense. I remember we had both a Master System II and later on a Mega Drive in our household.

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It's either that or they already knew the external links were the wrong way round and fixed them as they updated their Sega Collaboration page with a "Coming Soon" space.

My guess that will be where the Dreamcast controllers will be sold. If that's the case then it may as well be too late for public feedback if they already have Dreamcast Pro Controllers being produced and stocked.

Too late or not, at least you tried.
As the saying goes, “It's better to regret trying and failing than to regret never trying at all.”

That would make sense. I remember we had both a Master System II and later on a Mega Drive in our household.

Jumping from 8-Bit to 16-Bit right away. 
For me jumping from PC (with CGA graphic) like this ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzb29mRToA4



to 16-Bit graphic was taking about 5 years.

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SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 are on sale for $2.39 each on the Nintendo eShop (70% off)!
Sale ends on November 01, 2025.

Sonic the Hedgehog
SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog includes Mega Play, previously only available in the Sonic the Hedgehog arcade game. Familiar stages will feel new again as you race against time to the finish line. It's a thrilling challenge for seasoned Sonic fans! With features such as Drop Dash from Sonic Mania, Ring Keep Mode, and stage select, Sonic is a fun and accessible game for all players!

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Hailed as one of the most successful Genesis games, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 garnered critical acclaim swiftly after its 1992 release. Follow Sonic and Tails (in his debut!) as they team up against Dr. Eggman in order to save the Chaos Emeralds from the clutches of evil. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 introduced a competitive two-player mode that will be available once more, along with newly added features such as drop dash, rankings, time trial, and Knuckles!

Sonic 1: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/sega-ages-sonic-the-hedgehog-switch/
Sonic 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/sega-ages-sonic-the-hedgehog-2-switch/

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[Golden Axe Gilius Fan Art by kojart89_



Source: https://www.instagram.com/kojart89_/

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"SEGA AGES G-LOC AIR BATTLE" is only $2.39 now in the Nintendo eShop (70% off)!
Sale ends on November 01, 2025.







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHEXwz4m5hg

Experience this retro title with the SEGA AGES spin, in AGES mode, everything is ramped up, get more enemies, more missiles and a more powerful lock-on system! Take a trip back to the past with a moving cabinet display that recreates the arcade experience, including atmospheric arcade sounds, in the comfort of your own home. As a fun added feature, you can also activate the Sortie Count, allowing you to change the number of credits per coin when you start up the game. It can help you with the challenging missions ahead!

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/sega-ages-g-loc-air-battle-switch/
https://archives.sega.jp/segaages/g-loc/