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

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SEGA Talk #190: Kid Chameleon (1992)







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR_hOno2Bws

Smash your head into a Prize Block because on this episode of SEGA Talk we’re transforming into Kid Chameleon! How did this ambitious platformer come to be? Which teen heartthrob did they base the hero on? And what legacy – if any – did this game leave behind? Find out on this transformative episode of SEGA Talk!

iTunes, Stitcher, and Download version here: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/07/31/sega-talk-190-kid-chameleon-1992/

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🚨 Poster Giveaway Alert 🚨

Enter for a chance to win a Shinobi Art of Vengeance poster by David Liu.
The submission period ends August 10th at 11:59 pm PST.
No purchase is required to enter or win.

Enter the contest here: https://gleam.io/0HMsT/shinob-art-of-vengeance-poster-giveaway

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Electronic Arts is officially a private company.

The $55 billion acquisition has been completed, with the company now owned by an investment group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.
The deal takes EA off the stock market, making it one of the biggest acquisitions in gaming history.
EA says it will continue operating under CEO Andrew Wilson, and there are no announced changes to its studios or games.

Source: https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2084746600438489244

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An upright cabinet featuring 5 racing games including "OutRun" will be released in fall 2026.

Recreates the arcade feel with a steering wheel and pedals, Arcade1Up's OutRun Supreme and Deluxe upright arcade cabinets releasing fall 2026, featuring five classic racing games: OutRun, Turbo OutRun, OutRunners, Power Drift, and Rad Rally.
Both models include authentic arcade controls like steering wheel, shift lever, accelerator, and brake pedals on 19-inch or 17-inch displays, priced from $599.99, with marquee lighting and fake coin slot for free play.

Link : https://arcade1up.com/

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The SEGA Dreamcast is Making An Unexpected Comeback (As An Affordable Watch)

The collab arrives via Japanese merch house SuperGroupies, who regularly pump out watches dedicated to video games and anime franchises.
All three watches have brass dials illustrated to resemble the top of their respective consoles, as well as the corresponding gamepad buttons, d-pads and flattened joy-sticks.
Each stainless steel case measures 42mm in diameter, is water-resistant up to 500m and shielded by mineral glass. It’s just the latest watch release marking ...

Article: https://www.esquire.com/uk/watches/a73356702/sega-dreamcast-watch/

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The SEGA Dreamcast is Making An Unexpected Comeback (As An Affordable Watch)







Article: https://www.esquire.com/uk/watches/a73356702/sega-dreamcast-watch/

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Ecco Creator, Ed Annunziata, wanted to bring back Ecco Comic that's included in the Fleetway's Sonic the Comic

July 24 Q&A Ecco the Dolphin Dev Live Chat feedback :

-Gales are being built in unity but the devs developped a branch for the Earth Day mini-game.
-Multiplayer experience on EccotheDolphin.com has been mentioned.
-Systems named Megatiles and Subtiles for Ecco's levels.
-On the process to create a Official Ecco Origami Pattern.
-Devs want to have something bigger than the games through Ecco's merch.
-The Ecco the Comic from back of the day (included in the Sonic Comics) is on Ed's list of things to bring on.
-Ed wanted to make Ecco 3 for the SEGA Saturn, he was very excited about the console. He felt a bit of pressure on the 32X but instead decided to go with Kolibri.
-Quality of life elements will be in the remasters !
-Ecco has a future and it's being made !
-Very excited about bringing DOTF in (expectations are now at 50/50 chances but very willing and positive about it !) and will see about SOTU if possible to see how it could creatively turn into a full game !

Source: "Ecco the Dolphin: Caverns of Hope" Facebook Page

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So is a watch.

Ecco Creator, Ed Annunziata, wanted to bring back Ecco Comic that's included in the Fleetway's Sonic the Comic







Source: "Ecco the Dolphin: Caverns of Hope" Facebook Page

I didn't know he even read StC comics. I emember those stories.

Also, did  you know Ecco has his own official website?
https://www.eccothedolphin.com

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I didn't know he even read StC comics. I emember those stories.

May be back then the comic needed his approval before printed so he read it during those process.

Also, did  you know Ecco has his own official website?
https://www.eccothedolphin.com

Yes, that's where the Ecco remake game first announced, though most updates are shared in the official discord page.

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SEGA VS CAPCOM: THE NEXT LEVEL (Fan Game) Season 1 is OUT NOW!







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0HQX_HQKO8

SEGA vs. Capcom: The Next Level is a fan game made by 4CYDE Studios that crosses over the two major franchises, resembling the combat style of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom.
This is not an official product and is not endorsed or supported by the original copyright holder.
It is exclusively made as a free download for entertainment purposes only.

Link : https://4cydestudios.com/game/sega-vs-capcom

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The Gadget Twins is now 60% off on Steam!
Sale ends on August 18, 2026.

The Gadget King's gem has been stolen. BOP and BUMP have been summoned to get it back.
Follow them on a wild ride through the oceans and the atmosphere in their quest to track down the evil THUMP and return the gem to the Gadget kingdom.
The Gadget Twins was a 1992 side-scrolling action game developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek for the SEGA Mega Drive.

Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1136090/The_Gadget_Twins/
About the game : https://segaretro.org/The_Gadget_Twins

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Samurai Shodown comic by Shuu, from a 1998 Comic Gamest compilation.



Source: https://x.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/2078858651641479549

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Tinhead is now 60% off on Steam!
Sale ends on August 18, 2026.

Leap, slide, hop, fly and shoot your way through wacky worlds and super-tricky challenging levels as you guide Tinhead to free the stars. Take on pesky spinning Krystals, relentless flying Saw-Sirs and hordes of mega-tough bosses. Grab radical power-ups and zany vehicles like Batteries, hyper-Hoppers and Rocket Packs to help Tinhead through each weird, monster-jammed world.
Tinhead was a 1993 run-and-gun platformer developed by MicroProse and published by Ballistic for the SEGA Genesis.

Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1137690/Tinhead/
About the game : https://segaretro.org/Tinhead