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Fab: "As promised, I'm releasing the "as is" alpha WIP 3 version of Altered Beast 2 MD. I'm working on several improvements for a future BETA version. Hope you like it 🙏🙌 "
Running September 12–14, 2025, the campaign invites fans to download and "clip" a retro-inspired SEGA flyer — The SEGA Circular — and redeem it at participating retro game stores across the U.S. for one free Console Heroes collectible. These collectibles are miniature dioramas that are hidden inside replica Genesis game cartridges, each one opening up to reveal a 3D scene from legendary SEGA titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog™ 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Altered Beast™, and more. While supplies last, one per customer."It's more than a giveaway — it's a shared memory brought to life," said Andrew Yanofsky, co-founder of Console Heroes. "We wanted to bring back that specific moment — when you saw a deal in a flyer, brought it to your parents, and made your case. Now, instead of 'maybe for Christmas,' fans actually get ..."
Fab: "Details about improvements:- Redesigned stage's parallax clouds- New beast palette to a better constrast (thanks to RheoGamer!)- high jump for all hero states, including beast- proper jump punch and jump kick hero frames implemented to all states - switched from blinking to shake effect to all enemies after collision (thanks to Yuri D'Avila)- enemies shake state timeout to avoid overpopulation- Scroll performance increase thanks to Erik Hogan from Scorpion Engine who enemies animation sync by type - Damage / Hurt / fall states partially implemented (not in beast form)Important: In history section, some screens are scrambled. this is a Scorpion issue that is being solved already. To-do list for BETA VERSION- Better hero recovery post-damage state- Potential partial stage design refactor- General graphic glitches- Better Beast speed and physics- Boss size adjustments for a better VDP utilization"
Sonic’s fourth movie may be a few years away, but we have a “4” of our own coming very soon: SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 4! Meet up with fellow SEGA fans at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois on October 25th, 2025 to play hundreds of arcade games in the world’s largest arcade!This event requires no advance ticketing or advance access, simply show up to the arcade and pay them $25 for all day play. The arcade is open from 11am to 2pm the following day, and you are free to come and go as you please – just hang on to that receipt. The meetup will take place between 1:30pm and 6:30pm and will feature impromptu tournaments, arcade and ...
It was released on October 29th, 1988.37 years ago today, the MEGADRIVE launched.Happy birthday, SEGA MEGA DRIVE / GENESIS!🎂
This retro SEGA consoles design honors one of the most iconic launches in gaming history. Perfect for fans of classic consoles and late-’90s gaming culture.
Banana Rumble with AiAi & MeeMee 🍌 go feral with Weredragon, Werewolf, Werebear 🐺… or Fantasy Zone out with Opa-Opa & Upa-Upa 🚀
New Game Mode: Party RumbleParty Rumble is a new mode centered around intuitive and easy-to-play Minigames that can be enjoyed in a single round. Up to 8 players can participate, and over 30 brand-new Minigames created exclusively for Party Rumble will be added. Players looking for quick and casual fun can enjoy Party Rumble, while those seeking a deeper experience can continue playing modes such as Ring Survival, choosing the mode that best suits their playstyle.New System: Toy CapsulesToy Capsules is a new system where the result progresses based on the ...
In this episode of Sega Talk, we track the radical evolution of SEGA’s North American branding, from the clinical “graph paper” grids of the Master System to the high-tech “black box” era of the Genesis. We dive deep into why Sega abandoned its uniform look for the iconic red-stripe rebrand of the 90s, the switch to the massive plastic long-boxes of the Saturn, and finally, the Dreamcast’s sleek transition from bright orange swirls to the edgy “SegaNet” black. It’s a nostalgic look at how Sega used graphic design as a weapon in the console wars, shifting from a toy company aesthetic to a lifestyle brand that defined a generation.
eStarland shared best-selling SEGA Genesis games chart in their X account with Sonic the Hedgehog at 15 million copies (often bundled with hardware), Sonic 2 at 7.55 million, Sonic 3 at 6.2 million, Mortal Kombat at 4.33 million, and Disney's Aladdin at 4 million.Community replies point out that the Sonic 2 artwork shown is from the Game Gear version rather than Genesis, and note the much larger scale of today's console software sales compared to 1990s totals.
Hop into your fastest vehicle and hit the track, because all roads lead to SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 5! Meet up with fellow SEGA fans at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois on October 3rd, 2026 to play hundreds of arcade games in the world’s largest arcade!Let us know you will be attending by clicking “Yes” on the form in this article (this is not a ticket or official commitment, it is simply a gauge for us to know how many will be attending)This event requires no advance ticketing or advance access, simply show up to the arcade and pay them $25 for all day play. The arcade is open from 11am to 2pm the following day, and you are free to come and go as you please – just hang on to that receipt. The meetup will take place between ...
Join them all on Paramount+!The "Chicken Leg" (also known as a Chicken Stinger or Cockatrice) is an iconic bipedal, bird-like monster created by Sega and spearheaded by game designer Makoto Uchida, who recycled its code and sprite assets across both classic 1988 arcade titles: Altered Beast and Golden Axe.
