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

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Earthion – SEGABits Review – Ancient Returns to the SEGA Genesis

Earthion is a Genesis game through-and-through, running in a software emulator on Steam and on other platforms. Upon booting up the game, you are taken to a main menu outside of the actual game, which starts you off by allowing you to select your language. The menu and game are both available either in English, Japanese, or Brazilian Portuguese. Make sure you don’t get this mixed up, because you’ll want to check out the multitude of settings to refine your experience. There are a ton of options for customizing the visual filters, sound reproduction, and controls here. If you’re as into customization as I am, you may end up having a ton of fun just with this before you even start playing.
The visual settings allow you to adjust the filter going over the game screen and the borders surrounding it. There are many borders to choose from, including wood and metal panels resembling an old CRT television, artwork from the game, the Ancient logo, or nothing but black if you prefer no borders at all. You can also select from sharp or smoothed pixels, adjust the size and shape of the game screen, or make a fully customizable CRT filter with scanlines, curved edges, a glowing effect and an extra TV panel border that can reflect the game’s graphics, giving the illusion of light coming off of a CRT display. You can save up to five different combinations of settings when  ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/26/review-earthion-ancient/

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WWE Star Shows His Age, Admits He Doesn’t Know What Sega Genesis Is

The Sega Genesis console was released in the late nineties. It featured classic titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Streets of Rage 2, and Contra: Hard Corps, to name a few.
Elsewhere in the interview, Evans revealed he decided to become a pro wrestler the moment Triple H hit a Pedigree on Sheamus through the Spanish announce table. That particular segment took place in the lead-up to WrestleMania XXVIII, which saw The Game take on The Undertaker in the second of their three ...

Article: https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1584213-wwe-star-shows-his-age-admits-he-doesnt-know-what-sega-genesis-is

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SEGA is currently conducting a product survey for those who have purchased SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

"We look forward to receiving lots of feedback!"

👇 The survey is here!
https://enq.sega.jp/orca/XN99006020

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The Legend of Steel Empire - LAUNCH TRAILER | PlayStation 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH9BA4TReuc

In a dystopian world where the Motorhead Empire has conquered and enslaved virtually the entire planet, mammoth-size battleships, armored locomotives, and invincible fortresses dominate the skies. However, there is hope for the republic of Silverhead, and you are the only one who can save it.
Take control of the Striker airplane or Zeppelin with an aerial mine launcher and engage in intense euro-shmup action, battling enemies both in the air and on the ground, and using devastating screen-clearing attacks in tight spots.
With improved graphics and controls, The Legend of Steel Empire, which started in 1992 for the SEGA Mega Drive, marks the latest entry in the series, and is now finally available on PlayStation, fully playable PS4 and PS5!

💿 Limited & Special Editions available—grab yours now! 📦 https://ecs.page.link/kvFjb

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Beloved Sega Genesis Duo Has A New Game In The Works

Earlier this month series creator Greg Johnson engaged in a Reddit Ask Me Anything to celebrate the beginning of the Kickstarter campaign for his new game, Dancing With Ghosts. Inevitably, the conversation turned to ToeJam & Earl, with one participant asking for more details about a potential new game.
Subtle hints, of course, weren’t enough to sate the hunger of fans of this rapping, hotdog-eating, chain-wearing pair, but Johnson was happy to oblige (to a certain extent). He noted:
"I can say that the new game is in the planning stage. We intend to make it happen."
Of course, optimism can be difficult to come by in the gaming industry at times, but ...

Article: https://www.dualshockers.com/toejam-and-earl-new-game-greg-johnson-confirms/

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🎶 “As he came into the window, it was the sound of a crescendo…” ⚡
37 years ago today, MTV debuted one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic videos, “Smooth Criminal.”

Recorded in 1987, the song was the seventh single from Jackson’s history-making album “BAD” and the centerpiece of his 1988 film “Moonwalker.”
Who can forget that gravity-defying lean he performed (and later patented for live shows using specially designed shoes that hooked into stage pegs)?
Decades later, both the song and video still hit as hard as ever!

🕹️ The success of “Moonwalker” inspired Jackson to team up with Sega to bring his magic to the gaming world.
The result was the 1990 arcade game “Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker” — an unforgettable beat ’em up that captured his style, swagger, and moves straight from the “Smooth Criminal” video.
The arcade version pulled in over $200 million in revenue before making its way to home consoles like the Sega Genesis and Sega Master System.
I’m not sure how many quarters I dropped into this bad boy back in the day, but it was money well spent! 🔥

Source: Icon Vs. Icon - https://www.facebook.com/iconvsicon/posts/1422964603163848

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New Status Update on ToeJam & Earl Movie Adaptation Shared

In a Reddit AMA, ToeJam & Earl co-creator Greg Johnson shared a progress update on the movie adaptation that was announced a few years back.
It seems things have stalled a bit in terms of movement, but the good news is that the film isn’t dead.
“I’m not 100% sure [if it will be live action or animated] as it’s out of my control but I expect it will probably be animated. I’ve read the script and really it could be either all animated, or it could be a mix like Sonic, as it’s primarily on Earth. I’m as curious as you are as to what they will do. Right now they are still looking for a director so things are a bit stalled out. Hopefully that train will start moving again soon. The guys are Story Kitchen are great.”
We last saw ToeJam & Earl on the ...

Article: https://gonintendo.com/contents/53821-new-toejam-earl-game-in-the-works-status-update-on-movie-adaptation-shared

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Telenet Shooting Collection coming to PC on November 10, 2025







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plbwng-RD0Q

Previously released for Switch, the PC version of Telenet Shooting Collection will be released as a free launcher, with Granada, Avenger, Gaiares, and Psychic Storm available as separate downloadable content purchases for $4.99 each.

1. Granada – A fast-paced, all-direction scrolling tank shooter. Players pilot the armored vehicle Granada, strategically fixing fire direction to overcome waves of enemies and massive bosses.
2. Avenger – A futuristic strategic helicopter shooter with mission-based branching scenarios and punishing difficulty. Pilot the cutting-edge combat chopper Avenger and reclaim the superweapon VOLOS.
3. Gaiares – An inventive shooter where players absorb enemy weapons and turn them into their own devastating arsenal. As the pilot, defend Earth against the invaders in a desperate fight for survival.
4. Psychic Storm –  A two-player cooperative shooter packed with massive bosses, unique fighter transformations, and the ultimate “Psychic Storm” attack.

While faithfully preserving the original expressions and designs of the PC Engine and Mega Drive versions, the Steam editions offer a variety of modern enhancements, including:

1. Customizable key configurations and rewind function for smoother gameplay.
2. Video filter and display settings for a tailored retro experience.
3. Full Steam Input support for a wide range of controllers.
4. Steam Achievements added to ...

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/telenet-shooting-collection-coming-to-pc-on-november-10

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The PC Engine Super CD-ROM² Version Of Popful Mail Is Getting An English Dub & Fan Translation

The new patch for the game appears to be the work of the video game researcher and essayist, Forrealsyall, who covered the series in a video earlier this year on his channel and previously posted several mock-ups of his translation online six months ago. He states this patch is being developed as a "more faithful adaptation [than the Working Designs' Sega CD title]", with the team ultimately choosing the PC Engine version as its base.
"I've spent months with a friend from Tokyo translating the game," wrote Forrealsyall on the website Castingcall.club. "And we know people with the ability to implement text into these old titles. So our next step is to dub all the audio. I've already gotten several people on board this project, but we are still looking for more people to join us!
"Some lines will have somewhat strict timing; you'll be given videos showing the cutscenes play out and when a line must be spoken. I will also provide ..."

Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/the-pc-engine-super-cd-roms-version-of-popful-mail-is-getting-an-english-dub-and-fan-translation

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Goro Majima, the Mad Dog of Shimano joins as the final addition to the trifecta of villains in the SEGA Villains Stage DLC for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

This will be Joe Musashi’s greatest challenge yet!
Pick up the katana and hone your ninja skills by playing SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance now!
Buy the Digital Deluxe Edition and get the DLC included when it launches in ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/10/16/goro-majima-comes-to-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-in-sega-villains-stage-dlc/

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💎 On this day, 34 years ago, 💎 Columns 💎 dropped on the Sharp X68000.

SEGA’s elegant rival to Tetris found a perfect home on Japan’s powerhouse computer:

🔹 Simple but addictive match-3 jewel gameplay
🔹 Smooth vertical scrolling and crisp pixel art
🔹 Hypnotic soundtrack that made every combo feel serene
🔹 X68000 version showed off near-arcade accuracy and rich colours

A minimalist puzzle gem that proved less could be timeless.

Source: https://x.com/VallsVigil/status/1978765388394451047

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🔥 THE VEIL HAS BEEN LIFTED! 🔥

⚔️ Golden Axe – FiGGYZ Wave 01!

✦ Ax Battler
✦ Tyris Flare
✦ Gilius Thunderhead
✦ Death Adder

👉Click that Notify me button!  http://figgyz.com/collections/golden-axe-wave-1

🌐 Explore the FiGGYZ Collector’s World: http://world.figgyz.com

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SONIC WEEKLY: Bonanza Bros. w/ MOON + MICHAEL STEARNS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvQDySwEE1k

Michael Stearns returns with a new friend, Moon, who shares their infectious enthusiasm with us about the 1990 Sega game, Bonanza Bros. Plus the new DLC Minecraft track for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is covered by David & Grant in the news section, Bo shares updates of Rings of Saturn across time/space, and in the end, we all learn a little bit about friendship (and the shared developer connections between Bonanza Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog).

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/10/13/sonic-weekly-bonanza-bros-w-moon-michael-stearns/

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ToeJam and Earl Fan Art by Themrock (@DirkErik_Schulz)



Source: https://linktr.ee/dirkerikschulz

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McDonald's Japan Launches Special Street Fighter-Related Burgers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZZdY_mQ7eU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TkDxFIsI-g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HEBzamhDjk

McDonald’s Japan has teamed up with Capcom on a Street Fighter 2-themed promo that’ll be hard to top.
The promotion – named Street Burgers – has rolled out with a ton of promotional pixel art, showing series protagonist Ryu chomping away on a Samurai Mac and shady Shadaloo villain M. Bison clutching his takeaway order tight.
Three promotional sandwiches are available as part of the team-up, including a Burnt Garlic Mayo Egg Teriyaki Burger, a Yurunji Mayo Chicken Burger, and a Triple Cheese Burger.
To drink, you can also grab an Overflowing Energy McFizz – and upgrade that to an ...

Article: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/10/were-lovin-this-mcdonalds-x-street-fighter-collaboration