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Sega Mega Drive

Image of SEGA Lego Drive controller leaked

2025-08-25
By: Christian Cawley
On: August 25, 2025
In: Retro merchandise

The number of retro gaming systems recreated in LEGO could be about to increase once again, with the leak of a SEGA Lego Mega Drive/Genesis controller made of plastic bricks. I’ve just got in from a trip to York, where the local WH Smith has been rebranded as TG Jones,Read More →

RIck Dangerous for SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis

Rick Dangerous is now on SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis

2025-08-13
By: Christian Cawley
On: August 13, 2025
In: Retro games news

The Scorpion Engine has been used to build a remastered and updated version of Rick Dangerous for SEGA 16-bit systems. I’ll be honest, I always preferred the way Rick Dangerous looked to how it played. I found the game — a platform adventure on the Amiga (also out on AtariRead More →

Sovietborgs trailer

16-bit top-down run’n gun Sovietborgs launches on Indiegogo [UPDATE]

2025-06-25
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 25, 2025
In: Retro games news

Is “Sovietborgs” the most retro shooter-sounding name imaginable?! UPDATE: Sovietborgs crowdfunder is now live, and there is also a playable browser-based demo! If retro run-and-guns is your thing, this upcoming Indiegogo might be worth keeping an eye on. Developed by Spanish retro developer Retro Sumus, Sovietborgs is a top-down shooterRead More →

Metal Gear port for Mega Drive and Genesis

Metal Gear Mega Drive/Genesis port now available

2025-05-24
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 24, 2025
In: Retro games news

Way back in 1987, Metal Gear landed, first on MSX2, then on NES and Commodore 64. Curiously, it never saw release on any SEGA systems, but that has now changed thanks to retro dev/hacker h0ffman. What is Metal Gear? If you are somehow unaware of Metal Gear, it is aRead More →

Yuzo Koshiro’s new 16-Bit shooter Earthion coming to Genesis/Mega Drive and modern platforms

2025-05-10
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: May 10, 2025
In: Retro games news

The legendary Yuzo Koshiro, the musical genius behind iconic soundtracks like Streets of Rage, ActRaiser, and Shinobi, is back with a brand new 16-bit shoot ’em up called Earthion! UPDATE: The game is now available to order from Limited Run Games. Announced today by the awesome folks at Limited RunRead More →

Sega Mega Drive

5 mega Sega Mega Drive games for retro n00bs

2025-05-02
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: May 2, 2025
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists

Digging out an old Sega console? Here are the 5 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games to get hold of first. If you’re a fan of retro gaming, and you’ve never picked up a Mega Drive controller before, you’re in for a treat. The Mega Drive (otherwise known as the Genesis forRead More →

Grind Stormer Mega Drive

Toaplan fans rejoice! Limited Run Games reissues Mega Drive/Genesis shooters!

2025-04-29
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: April 29, 2025
In: Retro games news

Limited Run Games have just announced an upcoming set of short-run releases that are sure to get your trigger finger itching. This time, they’re bringing us more classic shoot ’em up action from the legendary Toaplan! Following up on their previous successful Toaplan collection, Limited Run Games is offering aRead More →

Sega Genesis games on Nintendo Switch

4 new SEGA Mega Drive classics added to Nintendo Switch Online

2025-04-24
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 24, 2025
In: Retro games news

The march of awesome SEGA Mega Drive classics conquering the Nintendo Switch continues. Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition and more have landed on Nintendo Switch Online this week, bringing SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive magic to the world most versatile handheld. Joining the Street Fighter II title are: Let’s look atRead More →

Sega Saturn model 2 controller

New wireless SEGA Saturn and Mega Drive controllers are here!

2025-03-11
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 11, 2025
In: Retro gear

Game Outlet Europe, SEGA, and Retro-Bit have collaborated on new 2.4GHz wireless SEGA Saturn and Mega Drive/Genesis controllers. Remember the satisfying click of a SEGA Mega Drive controller, or the precise feel of the Saturn’s D-pad? If you’re a retro gaming fan in Europe, you’re in for a treat! GameRead More →

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