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

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Sega’s Japan exclusive Mega-Drive turn based strategy game The Hybrid Front receives a fan translation









https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_wvFtCS2QE

This translation was 7 years in the making, as the team of fans responsible, Nebulous Translations, had announced this translation back in 2018. Due to some difficulties with packing English text into the game’s visual interface, which was intrinsically designed for kanji-heavy Japanese to be written out vertically, the translation patch took a lot longer to put together in the team’s spare time. After much difficulty, a translation patch is now available for the public to download and try. The Hybrid Front and its surprisingly in depth story and dialogue for its time is now far more accessible to curious ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/01/segas-japan-exclusive-mega-drive-turn-based-strategy-game-the-hybrid-front-receives-a-fan-translation/

[Mystic Monkey]

Agree, still we don't know how busy Maito Fujioka is.
He played a lot of TV series during that time.

It be just for the few commercials. he is spokesperson of Sega of Japan after all, he should represent.

[Mystic Monkey]

You know Retro-Bit's Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller?


I read the instructions, but they're a bit vague for me. It doesn't tell me if my controller is fully charged or not. Is the 🟩🟩 supposed to be blinking or solid while it's charging?

Also, the manual sometimes mentions the LEDs as red and blue, but I've only seen them orange and green. Sometimes one light, sometimes two.

I just want to set SEGA Mega Drive Classics as well as my Sega Renaissance and future Power Surge games to the six-button layout expected of them.

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You know Retro-Bit's Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller?


I read the instructions, but they're a bit vague for me. It doesn't tell me if my controller is fully charged or not. Is the 🟩🟩 supposed to be blinking or solid while it's charging?

Also, the manual sometimes mentions the LEDs as red and blue, but I've only seen them orange and green. Sometimes one light, sometimes two.

I just want to set SEGA Mega Drive Classics as well as my Sega Renaissance and future Power Surge games to the six-button layout expected of them.

I don't have this one but I have the Retro-Bit Mega Drive one and it's the same like you've mentioned.
It's never known to me if my controller is fully charged or not.
They're never blinking unless when they're trying to connect to my consoles.

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Gamescare announces a December 2025 release date for their new FPGA Genesis/32X console: the GF-1 Neptune



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR53y6I6RrI

The Brazillian company GamesCare have announced a December 2025 release window for their hotly anticipated Genesis/32X hybrid FPGA console: the GF-1 Neptune. At the moment, pre-orders are not yet available and no price has been announced, though they have stated it will be average for consoles of this nature. Given the usual cost of most FPGA consoles, I would estimate somewhere in the ballpark of $200-300 USD, but we’ll see soon. (Expect tariffs to be an issue as well) They have also promised that crowdfunding will not be part of ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/01/gamescare-announces-a-december-2025-release-date-for-their-new-fpga-genesis-32x-console-the-gf-1-neptune/

[Mystic Monkey]

I don't have this one but I have the Retro-Bit Mega Drive one and it's the same like you've mentioned.
It's never known to me if my controller is fully charged or not.
They're never blinking unless when they're trying to connect to my consoles.

I wish these Retro-Bit controllers come with an app launcher or something where we can set controller imput modes, instead of Start+B combos.

[Berto]

I wish these Retro-Bit controllers come with an app launcher or something where we can set controller imput modes, instead of Start+B combos.

Agree. It's kinda annoying when we don't know whether it's doing something or not.

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🚨 New SHINOBI merch drop 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce the latest drop of SHINOBI-themed apparel and products. This collection celebrates our iconic ninja franchise and features exclusive designs in collaboration with Dirty Magic, the innovative apparel brand by YDB of the Wu legacy.

Explore the collection today!

Link: : https://bit.ly/4kqLVaV

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | Lord ruse Trailer







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPCdiM8yi3g

Lord Ruse has been waiting for this moment.
And, so have we.
He’s not just a villain...he’s the reason Joe lost everything.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launching on August 29th.

Link : https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance

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Puyo Puyo Arle and Scezo Fan Art by 千歳



Source: https://x.com/1000_chitose/status/1937437829329748431

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The 1989 shoot ‘em up vertical scroller Undeadline (SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive) is back!









https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieBV6IcFc2A

One of the Mega Drive's rarest and insanely challenging vertical shooters finally makes its debut in the West!
Say hello to Undeadline!

💥Face the challenge of the most underrated dark fantasy shooters of the 16-bit era.
Previously unreleased outside of Japan, now on preorder for a collectors Edition!

Links :
https://retro-bit.com/undeadline/
https://buff.ly/h8EBysm
https://castlemaniagames.com/products/undeadline-sega-genesis%C2%AE-mega-drive-collector-s-edition
https://dragonbox.de/en/games-for-sega-megadrive-genesis/undeadline-megadrive
https://pnpgamesonline.com/product/undeadline-collectors-edition-genesis-e/

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Console Heroes – Sega Genesis Cartridge Dioramas - Estimated to Release October 2025

Box Contents

- Sega Genesis Console diorama
- Cartridge storage tray
- Super Sonic figure
- Mech Suit Robotnik figure
- Death Bringer figure
- Mr. X figure

Product Features

- Made of plastic
- Based on classic Sega Genesis video games
- Part of the ...

Article : https://toyark.com/2025/06/27/console-heroes-sega-genesis-cartridge-dioramas-565977

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Puyo Puyo Arle & Carbuncle Fan Art by も〜も



Source: https://x.com/momo_usa_momo/status/1937822665085276668

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REPRESSES!

Due to popular demand, the following vinyl titles are now available again!

SONIC CD
SHENMUE
STREETS OF RAGE 2
SHINOBI III
SONIC MANIA

Available to pre-order from today (while stocks last) from link below.

Link : http://data-discs.com

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Marvel VS. Capcom 2 inspired artstyle SOR Blaze Firelding Fan Art by Kleylson Cavalcante



Source : https://x.com/shinzankuro/status/1913794691994177758