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

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Happy 31st Year Anniversary for DJ Boy (Mega Drive) !

You're the Roller Game champ, DJ Boy. You're on your way to Cigaretch City to take part in the Roller Game competition!
Everybody in Cigaretch City is all excited - except the mean leader of the "Bad Boyz" roller team. I.B Kool.
He and his gang will do anything to keep you from winning! 

Link : https://segaretro.org/DJ_Boy

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How Sega Genesis Dominated Russian Market

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U80onJbN0vM

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SEGA Mega Modem: Ahead of Its Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbWkjAFgR5Q

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Ristar - Ring Rink (Planet Freon 5-1) Tee Lopes Remix

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

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Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Switch Crowdfunding Announced

Japanese company Edia revealed plans to bring the first three titles in the Valis: The Fantasm Soldier series to Nintendo Switch.
It will hold a crowdfunding session to support development of the ports on the Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/valis-the-fantasm-soldier-switch-crowdfunding-announced/

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Ecco The Dolphin Creators Are Working On A Spiritual Successor Titled Dolphin Quest



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QZcAe80uCs

Unveiled during the Intellivision Amico’s E3 segment, Dolphin Quest is a brand new underwater adventure by the developers of Sega’s aquatic classic.
While isn’t actually a part of the Ecco the Dolphin franchise, it appears to feature similar gameplay elements.
From what we can tell, the game will also feature multiplayer elements and a kid-friendly aesthetic.

Article : https://www.gamebyte.com/ecco-the-dolphin-creators-working-on-spiritual-successor-intllivision-amico/

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Ed Annunziata will be a Guest Star at Southeast Game Exchange! (July 10-12, 2021)

Ed Annunziata is an American video game designer and producer.
Originally a 6502 programmer Ed has been making games since the 80s.
Here is his list of titles :

Pyramid Run (Atari 800)
Ant-Farm (Apple II)
Abrams Battle Tank (Sega Genesis)
688 Attack Sub (Genesis)
Warriors of the Eternal Sun (Genesis)
Spider-Man vs. Kingpin (Genesis)
Xmen (Genesis)
Xmen2: Clone Wars (Genesis)
Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis)
Ecco Tides of Time (Genesis)
Ecco Jr. (Genesis)
Chakan the Forever Man (Genesis)
Three Dirty Dwarves (Saturn)
Mr. Bones (Saturn)
Kolibri (32x)
Tiny Tank (PS1)
Mort the Chicken (PS1)
SmallBall Baseball (PC)
Mile High Pinball (Nokia Ngage)
Mr. Pencil (Leapfrog Leapster)
Slice (iPad)
Super Smash Ball (iPad)
The Eclectibles (iPad)
Space War Arena (Nintendo Switch)

Link : https://www.southeastgameexchange.com/guests?pgid=klk56u1c-84c4e6a8-5d8a-487c-8b57-bfe768c9bc38

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Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Switch Crowdfunding Announced



Article : https://www.siliconera.com/valis-the-fantasm-soldier-switch-crowdfunding-announced/

Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Switch Crowdfunding Is Now Live

Higher reward tiers include physical goods like T-shirts, mug cups, and framed artworks.
The highest tier at 200,000 yen features an original PC Engine copy for one of the games signed by Sumi Shimamoto, the voice actress for the series protagonist, Yuko Asou. However, Makuake can only deliver these physical rewards within Japan.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/valis-the-fantasm-soldier-switch-crowdfunding-is-now-live/

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SEGA Mega Drive Tower Mini Zero was announced!
Comes with carts and cards that reflect the games included in Lost Judgment.

SEGA Japan has announced Mega Drive Tower Mini Zero, an add on accessory that makes your mini appear to have a Mega Adaptor (aesthetics only).
Comes with carts and cards that reflect the games included in Lost Judgment.
A DX pack will include 9 cards.

Source : https://twitter.com/segabits/status/1407649902046466049?s=21

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Happy 30 Years Anniversary for Wrestle War (Mega Drive) !

Body Slams and Back Drops. Lariats and Pile Drivers.
Be a part of the action with Wrestle War from Sega!
16-Bit wrestling action for one or two players.

Link : https://segaretro.org/Wrestle_War

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Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Switch Crowdfunding Project Funds Successfully

"Thanks to all of you, the support purchase amount has reached more than 7 million yen!
Thank you so much for your support and warm message!"

Link : https://www.makuake.com/project/valis/
Source : https://twitter.com/valis_game

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Evercade Renovation Collection 1 Has 12 Mega Drive / Genesis Games
Including Gaiares, Valis, Exile, El Viento, and Arcus Odyssey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDkC6lo8uIU

Another Evercade cartridge is on the way.
This time, it will include some Japanese games that might be appearing in some regions for the first time.
Telenet Japan and Renovation games will head to the Evercade in Renovation Collection 1. 

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/evercade-renovation-collection-1-includes-valis-exile-and-arcus-odyssey/

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Picross S: Mega Drive & Mark III Edition launches August 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTo0Bjf6v14

Enjoy drawing nostalgic pixel art characters while solving Picross puzzles!
The compilation includes a total of 59 titles :

Action Fighter
After Burner
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Soldier
Alien Storm
Alien Syndrome
Altered Beast
Arrow Flash
Beyond Oasis
Bio-Hazard Battle
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Columns III
Comix Zone
Crack Down
Dynamite Headdy
Enduro Racer
ESWAT: City Under Siege
Eternal Champions
Fantasy Zone
Gain Ground
Golden Axe
Golden Axe II
Golden Axe III
Kid Chameleon
Kung Fu Kid
Light Crusader
Out Run
Phantasy Star
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Puyo Puyo
Puzzle & Action:Ichidant-R
Puzzle & Action:Tant-R
Quartet
Record of the Bahamut War
Rent A Hero
Ristar
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Shining Force II
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the hedgehog CD
Space Harrier
Space Harrier II
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 3
Super Hang-On
Super Thunder Blade
Sword of Vermilion
The Ooze
The Revenge of Shinobi
Turbo Out Run

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2021/07/picross-s-mega-drive-mark-iii-edition-launches-august-5

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Happy 28 Years Anniversary for Ecco the Dolphin !

The fate of the whole world rests on your wits and fins.
Explore over 25 giant levels of solving puzzles and fighting denizens of the sea.
Knife through the waters, flip above the waves, with motions created from real dolphins.

Articles : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/ecco-the-dolphin/

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Zool Redimensioned is Coming To Steam This Month

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2y14X5z7wM

The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back!
This brand-new reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure has been rebuilt from the ground up for modern audiences.
Help Zool jump, spin and shoot his way across eight alien worlds, taking down menacing bosses and saving the universe from the nefarious influence of Krool.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647730/Zool_Redimensioned/