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

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SEGA Talk #182: Dick Tracy (1991)







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK60SpSKysU

Put on your yellow trenchcoat,a two way wrist radio and of course your yellow fedora as we take a look at Dick Tracy for the SEGA Genesis!
How did this licensed game turn out to be a fun action adventure? Who was behind the game’s development?
And which Dick Tracy villain do we most relate to? Find out on SEGA Talk!

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/03/23/sega-talk-182-dick-tracy-1991/

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Looks Like Zool Is The Latest '90s Mascot To Get A Revival

It would seem that the 'Ninja of the Nth Dimension' is about to make a comeback of sorts.
33 Games and Umbra Dynamics have posted a teaser on LinkedIn which shows a short video of the character, along with the following text:

"A Gremlin Interactive classic is returning.
33 Games and Umbra Dynamics are bringing it back as a premium historical artefact and definitive physical release.
More soon. From Digital to Forever …"

The video includes ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/looks-like-zool-is-the-latest-90s-mascot-to-get-a-revival

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MARVEL MaXimum Collection  | Launch Trailer | Available Now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1LqhI_dnTg

MARVEL MaXimum Collection is action-packed and features 13 comic-to-console and handheld counterpart titles from the past... and available TODAY!

MARVEL MaXimum Collection Includes:
X-Men: The Arcade Game
Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge
Captain America and the Avengers
Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage
Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety
Silver Surfer

Additional crime-busting features:
Rollback Netcode and Online Crossplay in X-Men: The Arcade Game
Ultrawide Support
Save Anywhere
In-Game Rewind
Museum
Cheat Menus
And More!

Pre-order Physical: https://lrg.news/marvelmax
Purchase Digital on Steam: https://lrg.news/mmcsteam
Purchase Digital on Xbox: https://lrg.news/mmcxbox
Purchase Digital on PlayStation: https://lrg.news/mmcplaystation
Purchase Digital on Switch: https://lrg.news/mmcswitch

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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – March 28, 2026

All Games

1. Pokemon FireRed
2. Pokemon LeafGreen
...
13. Marvel MaXimum Collection
...
28. Stardew Valley
29. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition
30. It Takes Two

Download-Only Games

1. Pokemon FireRed
2. Pokemon LeafGreen
3. Marvel MaXimum Collection
...
29. Divinity: Original Sin 2
30. Resident Evil 3 Cloud

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-march-28-2026/

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC Review - An Expansion That Pays Homage To SEGA’s Legacy and Offers Greater Challenges!









https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSqM4vLS-Zc

Upon completing each stage and boss, players are rewarded with new villain-inspired outfits and ninpo techniques for Joe Musashi, usable in both the DLC and main campaign. Finishing the DLC also unlocks a dedicated Boss Rush Mode for replaying these challenges. I did lose a couple of times against some of these bosses but the battles and the music theme that goes along with it are so good that it made me come back for more! Lizardcube has done an amazing job on their research to make sure to capture SEGA’s beloved bosses faithfully while making their battles fun and ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/04/02/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-sega-villains-stage-dlc-review-an-expansion-that-pays-homage-to-segas-legacy-and-offers-greater-challenges/

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Six SEGA Games / Franchises have been Nominated for 8 Awards in GEM Awards

GEM Awards is an international video game convention held in Madrid, which rewards the best video games in 2025 and is formed by fifteen categories.

Best Simulation Game: Two Point Museum
Best Family Game: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
Best Retro Game: Comix Zone
Best Action/Adventure Game: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Best Protagonist: Goro Majima (Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii)
Best Driving/Velocity Game: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
Best Retro Game: Panzer Dragoon
Best Early Access: Endless Legend 2

Link : https://gem-awards.com/en/nominations

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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 04, 2026

All Games

1. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
2. Pokemon FireRed
3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
...
26. Marvel MaXimum Collection
...
29. Stardew Valley
30. Mario Party Superstars

Download-Only Games

1. Pokemon FireRed
2. Pokemon LeafGreen
...
5. Marvel MaXimum Collection
...
8. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
...
28. The Jackbox Party Pack 3
29. Sonic Origins
30. Divinity: Original Sin 2

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-april-5-2026/

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First released for Mega Drive/Genesis in 2025, ZPF is Out Now for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IjRPgAe6uc

ZPF is back—and now live on modern platforms. 🚀

This fast-paced horizontal SHMUP throws you straight into a chaotic mix of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.
Choose your pilot, blast through bizarre worlds, uncover hidden secrets, and take on bosses that are built to push you to your limits.

Originally released on SEGA Genesis/MegaDrive, ZPF returns with the same relentless arcade action—now on modern systems.

🎮 Available now on:
Steam: https://bit.ly/ZPFSNA
Nintendo Switch: https://bit.ly/ZPFNSNA
Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S: https://bit.ly/ZPFXNA

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Street Fighter (2026) Movie | Official Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4X4FvXk2A

Some fight for honor, others fight for power.
Street Fighter Movie, hitting theaters everywhere October 16.

Article : https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-movie-trailer-campy-blanka-noah-centineo-1236566430/

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World Heroes comic by Kohime Ohse, from a 1994 Comic Gamest compilation.



Source: https://x.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/2040807925510250793

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Traysia (PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC) - Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YEVgt8DkTk

Features:
* Rewind/Turbo function: repeat something until you achieve perfection, or speed things up
* Save state function: save wherever you want to in the game, and restart from that exact point
* Screen filters: select from several filters to modify how the game looks (retro-style monitor, black-and-white, etc.)
* Gallery: view images from the original game’s manual and box design
* Cheats function: activate cheats that will make your mission a lot easier (infinite lives, invulnerability, etc.)
* Jukebox: listen to the 21 music tracks included in the game whenever you want
* This game is re-release of “Traysia” which the first launched in 1992s for SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive

Link : https://www.ratalaikagames.com/games.php?id=traysia
Article : https://www.rpgsite.net/news/20046-1992-genesis-rpg-traysia-gets-ports-to-ps45-switch-xbox-one-series-xs-pc-via-steam-on-april-24

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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 11, 2026

Download-Only Games

1. Pokemon FireRed
2. Pokemon LeafGreen
...
10. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
11. Sonic Origins
...
29. Wizard101
30. Poppy Playtime Chapter 2

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-april-11-2026/

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Arcus Odyssey (SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive) Re-Release - Pre-Order Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTizGAfp6TQ

Save the lands of Arcus from chaos!
The legendary Arcus Odyssey is getting a re-release on SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive cartridge!
This also makes it the first official physical release in Europe!

Castomira has returned from her thousand-year banishment to take over the lands of Arcus. 
It's up to four heroes to seek out allies and prevent the evil sorceress from world domination. 
This Wolf Team classic returns once more in this gorgeous collector's edition from Retro-Bit!

Pre-order this collection from April 21 through May 24, 2026.

Link : https://retro-bit.com/arcus-odyssey/

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Golden Axe Tyris Flare Fan Art by Lene Chaves



Source: https://www.instagram.com/w.lene.chaves.art/

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Some Classic Phantasy Stars Rough Sketches by Hitoshi Yoneda have been unearthed! ✍🏻😊🎨







Source: https://x.com/Brise_Marine/status/2027333502153490735