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

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Under the microscope: The Magic School Bus

Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus: Space Exploration Game was one of these Sega Club games. It’s a collection of mini-games focused on space, and is inspired by the 1990 book The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System.
Why examine a 30 year old edutainment game? It caught my eye because (a) I had the original The Magic School Bus space book when I was a kid, and my parents would never read it to me because it was too long; and (b) it was developed by Novotrade, and I’ve found interesting things in a few Novotrade games in recent years.
Below are details on how this game’s password system works, and notes on how to use a previously-unpublished cheat code to bypass it altogether ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2026/08/28/under-the-microscope-the-magic-school-bus/

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Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) is now 50% off on Steam!
Sale ends on October 01, 2026.

This collection includes:

First Samurai – Embark on a mystical journey through time as a lone samurai. Use ancient powers and enchanted weapons to defeat demons and restore balance to the world.

Second Samurai – Continue the warrior’s saga as you face the Demon King once again. Travel across time, overcome brutal enemies, and solve environmental puzzles in a fast-paced martial arts adventure.

Gourmet Warriors – In a bizarre post-apocalyptic future where food is scarce, battle against mutants and demonic robots in the streets of Zeus Heaven Magic City. A chaotic and flavorful beat ‘em up experience!

Iron Commando – Choose between Jake, a soldier, or Chang Li, a martial arts expert, and fight to prevent the terrorist group G.H.O.S.T. from stealing a radioactive meteor. Engage in relentless action across moving trains, mine shafts, vehicles, and more.

Legend – Enter a brutal medieval world and fight to liberate the kingdom of Sellech from the cruel sorcerer Clovius. Face off against dark knights, dragons, and otherworldly magic in this gritty brawler.

Sword of Sodan – Step into the shoes of a mighty barbarian warrior (male or female) and confront the evil sorcerer Zora. With its dark fantasy setting and unique visual style, prepare for intense side-scrolling combat against a monstrous army.

The Tale of Clouds and Winds (Water Margin) – Inspired by the Chinese literary classic “Water Margin”, choose from three outlaw heroes and battle corrupt warlords in ancient China. Features branching paths and multiple endings based on your character and difficulty level.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/3495240/Beat_Em_Up_Collection_QUByte_Classics/
Move list for Gourmet Warriors : https://www.deviantart.com/ryuaensland/art/Gourmet-Sentai-Mademoiselle-Move-List-810074009

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SEGA Game Gear Mystery Mini-Figures are now available in American Walmart and Target stores.

This time, the team decided to sell them in the format of "blind boxes" (also known as loot boxes). Each box contains a 2-inch figure that can be displayed inside a mini Game Gear cartridge, as well as a transparent stand.
The cartridge opens: inside it are artworks of specific levels and a mount that allows the character to be installed if the collector does not want to use the common stand.
A total of six characters are available. Currently, there is no ...

Article: https://ixbt.games/en/news/2026/09/25/console-heroes-vypustila-novye-dioramy-s-personazami-iz-igr-dlia-sega-game-gear.html

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | Nintendo Switch™ 2 Launch Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rAes9yyqTU

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is now available on Nintendo Switch™ 2!

Digital Deluxe Edition Also Available Now!
The Digital Deluxe Edition is also available now on Nintendo eShop. It includes the Starter Pack featuring in-game items, the SEGA Villains Stage where characters from SEGA titles appear as bosses, plus a Digital Art Book + Soundtrack.

Play SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance NOW! Master the way of the SHINOBI and experience incredible ninja action.

Purchase yours now! : https://asia.sega.com/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/en/#product