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Sega Mega Drive

Life on Mars II announced for Mega Drive, with Sega CD-level audio teased

2026-01-02
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 2, 2026
In: Retro games news

A sequel to the MSX indie favourite Life on Mars is officially on the way — and it’s heading somewhere rather special. Life on Mars II has been revealed for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, complete with a newly released teaser trailer showing the project in early form. WhileRead More →

GF1 Neptune

GF1 Neptune FPGA console delayed to 2026 — but for all the right reasons

2025-12-09
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 9, 2025
In: Retro Consoles

The GF1 Neptune isn’t coming in 2025, but we may just see the FPGA take on the abandoned SEGA Neptune in 2026. The makers of the GF1 Neptune — an FPGA-based SEGA Neptune reimagining that aims to deliver cycle-accurate Mega Drive and 32X hardware without emulation compromises — have sharedRead More →

Can Sonic the Hedgehog really run on the Amiga?

2025-12-01
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 1, 2025
In: Retro games news

If you’ve ever wondered what it would take to get Sonic the Hedgehog running on a classic Amiga computer, you’re in for a treat. A dedicated retro developer has taken on the ambitious task of porting the original Mega Drive version of Sonic to both the A1200 and the olderRead More →

Metal Mack blasts onto Kickstarter with a new run-and-gun for Mega Drive, Neo Geo, and Steam

2025-11-29
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 29, 2025
In: Retro games news

BitBeamCannon — the studio behind the retro-inspired DaemonClaw — has kicked off a brand-new Kickstarter campaign for its next project, Metal Mack, a chaotic run ’n’ gun that is clearly inspired by a specific video game franchise… The campaign didn’t just get funded — it hit its initial goal inRead More →

Turrican 2

Turrican blast! Evercade is getting the ultimate collection in 2026

2025-11-28
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 28, 2025
In: Retro games news

If you’re a fan of classic run-and-gun mayhem, brace yourself: Turrican is coming to Evercade and HyperMegaTech! systems in February 2026, and this might be the definitive physical collection the series has ever received. Blaze Entertainment has revealed a new Turrican cartridge that bundles six versions of Factor 5’s legendaryRead More →

Phantom Gear promises vintage gameplay with a fresh modern twist

2025-11-21
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 21, 2025
In: Retro games news

I’ll be honest: back in the 90s, Phantom Gear probably wouldn’t have been my thing. I was distracted by bigger, flashier games — the kind that took over magazine covers. So, Phantom Gear wouldn’t have interested me. Of course, times change. Mega Cat Studios’ successful Kickstarter for Phantom Gear mayRead More →

Brace for weird: Surreal shmup ZPF launches next week on the Genesis

2025-11-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 14, 2025
In: Retro games news

Retro shooter fans, strap in: ZPF, the surreal Sega Genesis/Mega Drive shoot-’em-up that melted minds during its demo run earlier this year, is officially launching its physical edition next week. Publisher Mega Cat Studios has confirmed that the game will land on the Mega Cat Studios online store on NovemberRead More →

Street Racer Collection

The ultimate Street Racer Collection hits Steam with four versions and new modes

2025-10-26
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 26, 2025
In: Retro games news

If you’re tired of vanilla kart racers that stick to just… racing, then get ready to inject some pure, unadulterated 90s chaos back into your life. QUByte Interactive has announced that the cult classic Street Racer Collection (QUByte Classics) is heading to PC via Steam, bringing a pioneering mix ofRead More →

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 →

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