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

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Klondike Solitare and The Chessmaster, two lost Sega Channel games have been found!





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhIxG8XJWE0

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

Link: https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/more-sega-channel-prototypes-dumped.25935/page-21

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Calling all Castlevania fans! 🏰🦇

The Castlevania Anniversary Collection is now FREE for a week on the Epic Games Store!
Relive the classics and fight Dracula!

Contains:

Castlevania
Castlevania II Simon's Quest
Castlevania III Dracula's Curse
Super Castlevania IV
Castlevania The Adventure
Castlevania II Belmont's Revenge
Castlevania Bloodlines
Kid Dracula (never released in English before)
History of Castlevania - Book of the Crescent Moon

Don't miss out! ⌛️

🔗 - https://bit.ly/4hRaduH

[Mystic Monkey]

See? Same with most western gamers back then.
That's why western publisher were hesitant to bring RPG to the west (also localization costed a lot lot more compared to normal platformer / puzzle / sports games).

It's a pity because I fell in love with FF7 style of gameplay but couldn't find many RPGs like it.

I hope so too.

I also hope those who already purchased Mega Drive games on Steam will not have to re-purchase them for the big "if" Sega release a library.

SEGA News Bits Live: Delisted Classic Games and New Pico Hardware







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xSYKhscI34

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2024/11/11/sega-news-bits-live-delisted-classic-games-and-new-pico-hardware/

Removing games from yesteryear, but at least the kids are happy.

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I also hope those who already purchased Mega Drive games on Steam will not have to re-purchase them for the big "if" Sega release a library.

SEGA said, "No worries if you already own a game or bundle.
These gems will still live in your Steam library.
You can download and play SEGA Classics games whenever you want, as long as you own them before December 6th."



Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/219950/view/4464849834079158324?l=english

Removing games from yesteryear, but at least the kids are happy.

The kids in Japan at least.
But these "SEGA Classics games bundle" was only released in western so Japanese gamers didn't lose anything too.

[Berto]

Phantasy Star Tabletop Roleplaying Now Available For Pre-Order + New Details

If you have been following up with the news on the upcoming Phantasy Star Tabletop Roleplaying game since its announcement, Skydawn Game Studios has now announced a special-pre-order offer for the game. Pre-order your copy today and receive a free PDF of the book and a bonus starter adventure”: The Search for Luveno. This adventure provides a quick-start tutorial on how to play the game and comes with four pre-generated characters from the original Phantasy Star.
Here are some details on the Core Rules for the ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2024/11/15/phantasy-star-tabletop-roleplaying-now-available-for-pre-order-new-details/

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Several VHS recordings of never before seen Sega Channel found and preserved online

To our knowledge, the bulk of this footage is of several periods in Sega Channel history of which visuals and music were never preserved since. The footage comes from two separate VHS tapes dated 1997 and 1998, so we’re looking at moments of Sega Channel from the last couple of months where it was online. While the games shown are stuff we already knew was part of the service, there are some things to note. First, the Earthworm Jim hints video, which was never preserved, is shown here for the first time since the late 90’s. Second, it shows gameplay footage of Pulseman (1994), one of the more well known import games available in North America only via Sega Channel (Which is now currently available again through a different games on demand online service: Nintendo Switch Online). Third, one of the videos shows some Vectorman fan art that one especially creative Sega Channel subscriber sent in to have viewable to ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2024/11/12/several-vhs-recordings-of-never-before-seen-sega-channel-found-and-preserved-online/

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Edia teases El Viento, Earnest Evans, and Anett Futatabi collection

El Viento originally launched for Genesis on September 20, 1991 in Japan, followed by November 1991 in North America.
Earnest Evans launched for Mega-CD on December 20, 1999, followed by Genesis in March 1992 in North America.
Anett Futatabi launched for Mega-CD on March 30, 1993 in Japan. All three games are ...

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Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2024/11/edia-teases-el-viento-earnest-evans-and-anett-futatabi-collection

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Worms Creator Andy Davidson Will Be Attending The Bristol Video Game Expo Next Year

Following the success of the Nottingham Video Game Expo earlier this year, the team behind the event is expanding and launching a new show in the British city of Bristol.
The show will feature vendors, new games, food, drink and a host of guest speakers – the first to be confirmed is Worms creator Andy Davidson. Davidson is currently hard at work updating the legendary Director's Cut of the game for the Amiga.
There will also be an  ...

Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/worms-creator-andy-davidson-will-be-attending-the-bristol-video-game-expo-next-year

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FANTASIA (Sega Genesis) - Hack - Improvement and Mode 1

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

This Fantasia hack for the Sega Genesis tries to make the game more playable.

Improvements by tryphon:

Turnover, jump preparation and reception animations are removed, and Mickey keeps his momentum. It makes the game much more enjoyable
swimming physics is lighter : when not using button C, you don’t sink anymore (you must press “down” for that)
Hitbox have been refined a little : they stay too big when you attack (making attack easy), but are shrunk when you’re being attacked (making defense easier). It’s far from perfect though, since the hitbox system of the game is quite primitive

2 cheat codes have been implemented:
A+B+C+Start on the title screen - invulnerability.
A+B+C+Right when paused - go to the next scene in the current stage.
A+B+C+Up when paused - go to the first scene of the next stage.

Improvements by Razor:

Staring magic: 7 to 30
 
Rebalanced magic cost:
   Little spell: 1 to 0
   Big spell: 3 to 1

Rebalanced damage:
   Little spell: 1 to 1
   Big spell: 3 to 2
   Bounce attack : 1 to 4

Rebalanced magic refill:
   Simple flying spell book: 1 to 8
   Secret flying spell book: 3 to 8

Mode 1 support is made by ‪@Bonemagee‬ and Razor
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Works on:
Real hardware
RetroArch (Genesis Plus GX core)
BlastEM (Nightly Builds)
ares
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To play in RetroArch:
Setup Genesis Plus GX core so the Sega CD games are working (you need the BIOS files)
Download rom+chd version
Extract the files so the .md and .chd files are in the same folder and named the same way
Boot the .md file using Genesis Plus GX core

To play on hardware:
Download rom+bin+cue version
Burn the CD image through the .cue file using ImgBurn to create an audio CD
Insert the CD-R into Sega CD
Boot the .md file using a flash cart

Download rom+chd: https://www.mediafire.com/?pw3blao8afwksww
Download rom+bin+cue: https://www.mediafire.com/?osflw6umkvz2ghu

[Mystic Monkey]

SEGA said, "No worries if you already own a game or bundle.
These gems will still live in your Steam library.
You can download and play SEGA Classics games whenever you want, as long as you own them before December 6th."



Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/219950/view/4464849834079158324?l=english

The kids in Japan at least.
But these "SEGA Classics games bundle" was only released in western so Japanese gamers didn't lose anything too.

I know, I still have all the Mega Drive games on Steam... but still. Was hoping Master System and Sega Saturn games will have Steam releases eventually.

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I know, I still have all the Mega Drive games on Steam... but still. Was hoping Master System and Sega Saturn games will have Steam releases eventually.

12 SEGA Master System games were playable in Lost Judgment!






1. Alex Kidd in Miracle World
2. Fantasy Zone
3. Penguin Land
4. Quartet
5. Enduro Racer
6. Woody Pop
7. Maze Hunter 3-D
8. Secret Command
9: Fantasy Zone II Opaopa's Tears
10: Alien Syndrome
11: SDI
12: Darius II

So we know that they can make the collection if they want it.
But may be they're taking time to make the collection's larger, also the licensing things.

[Mystic Monkey]

12 SEGA Master System games were playable in Lost Judgment!






1. Alex Kidd in Miracle World
2. Fantasy Zone
3. Penguin Land
4. Quartet
5. Enduro Racer
6. Woody Pop
7. Maze Hunter 3-D
8. Secret Command
9: Fantasy Zone II Opaopa's Tears
10: Alien Syndrome
11: SDI
12: Darius II

So we know that they can make the collection if they want it.
But may be they're taking time to make the collection's larger, also the licensing things.

While super-unlikely, I'm still holding out hope for a "Sega Superstars VR". A collection of Sega-themed mini-games suited for VR gaming.

Because if I could add to such a compilation, I would include a segment with all the Master System 3-D games.

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Conquer challenges, write your legend, and unleash your inner champion with "Altered Beast's Dragon" by JAKKS Pacific.

Rise from the grave and enter the world of Altered Beast as Dragon, the chosen champion in a land of ancient warriors and gods. Summoned by Zeus to undertake a daring rescue, Dragon must navigate treacherous realms to free Athena from the Underworld’s grasp.
Dragon can be posed in many forms and wields Dragon Fire accessory for added power.
Includes 22 points of articulation, Dragon offers flexibility and movement in battles.

Link: https://bit.ly/3A9prdA

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While super-unlikely, I'm still holding out hope for a "Sega Superstars VR". A collection of Sega-themed mini-games suited for VR gaming.

Because if I could add to such a compilation, I would include a segment with all the Master System 3-D games.

Super unlikely from SEGA but still's likely from third parties.
Space Channel 5 VR Kinda Funky News Flash! and Cosmic Smash sequel came to VR was thanks to the third party companies afterall.

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Step into the urban brawl with Rage Roo, from the ultimate street combat crew of Streets of Rage.

With 22 points of articulation, Rage Roo dominates the fight scene, bringing Streets of Rage battles to life. You can pose him with the included Grand Uppercut Effect accessory to replicate his signature devastating move. With the figure’s detail and articulation, you’ll be ready to take on a mob of Kung-Fu creeps and axe-hurling fiends. Get ready to control the chaos and master the streets with Rage Roo by your side, by JAKKS Pacific.

Link: https://ow.ly/ROSi50TRxwC