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Sega Channel was delivering downloadable Genesis games through cable television decades before modern subscription services. We dig into every verified Sega Channel exclusive, the games that were only available through the service in North America, lost software, prototypes, special builds and the massive preservation effort that finally recovered Sega’s forgotten digital library. Read more

Acclaim Entertainment became one of the loudest and most successful publishers of the 1990s, riding Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, Turok, wrestling games, comic licenses and aggressive marketing to enormous visibility. This is the complete story of how Acclaim rose from a small Long Island publisher to a gaming powerhouse — and how overexpansion, costly licenses, bad bets and financial trouble brought it crashing down. Read more

Road Rash: The Complete History of EA's 90s Combat-Racing Icon Road Rash was never just a racing game with punching. It was the product of a very particular moment inside Electronic Arts, when the company was learning how to become a console developer, Sega was still fighting to establish the Genesis, CD-ROM looked like the future, alternative rock was spilling into games, and a small group of developers discovered that motorcycle racing… Read more

Retro Replay: Pixel Panic has officially made the jump from the Nintendo Entertainment System to the Sega Genesis, and this new 16-bit version is a much bigger, louder, faster, and more complete version of the original homebrew idea. What started as a small NES homebrew experiment has now grown into a full Sega Genesis homebrew release with 50 unique levels, new sprites, updated gameplay ideas, new sound effects, music, breakable walls, bombs,… Read more

How Two Dudes, a Dream, and a Roguelike Built a Funkadelic Classic In 1991, the video game console war was defined by one thing: attitude. The Sega Genesis, with its "Blast Processing" and edgy mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog, was in a head-to-head brawl with Nintendo. The landscape was dominated by lightning-fast platformers, brutal brawlers, and arcade-perfect shoot 'em ups. And then... there was ToeJam & Earl. It was a game that wasn't… Read more

A Forgotten Genesis Oddity There are some Genesis games you remember the instant you hear their names. Sonic spins into view, Streets of Rage echoes with its iconic soundtrack, and Golden Axe still makes you feel like you are clutching an arcade joystick in a smoky pizza parlor. Then there are the other cartridges, the ones that did not get their own TV commercials or full-page spreads in Electronic Gaming Monthly, but… Read more

1987–1989: Birth of a Horror Icon If you grew up in the late 80s, you know that arcades were already loud, neon-drenched temples of temptation. Yet every once in a while, a cabinet would appear that felt different-- darker, more dangerous, the sort of thing you’d whisper about with your friends at school. For many of us, that game was Splatterhouse. Developed by Namco on its System One board, Splatterhouse didn’t just… Read more

Introduction In the early 1990s a red book sized disc promised to change everything about home gaming. The Sega CD arrived with glossy full motion video, big stereo sound, and enough storage to make cartridges look quaint. It was marketed as the bridge between arcade energy and living room cinema. For a moment it worked. You could spin compact discs in your console, watch grainy actors run through a haunted house, and… Read more

The Sega Genesis, or Mega Drive as it was called outside North America, is remembered as one of the most important consoles of the 16-bit era. Most fans think of Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, or Golden Axe when they reflect on the system, but the library was far deeper than those headliners. Hundreds of titles came out during its lifespan, and while some sold millions, others slipped quietly into obscurity… Read more

When Mortal Kombat hit arcades in 1992, it shocked the world with its brutal fighting, over the top violence, and those unforgettable Fatalities. It was the game every kid wanted to play and the game every parent wanted to ban. So when the time came to bring it home to consoles, Nintendo and Sega faced a tough decision on how much of the blood would make it into living rooms. On the… Read more

Altered Beast: A Timeless Sega Genesis Classic That Defined an Era Introduction In the golden age of 16-bit gaming, few titles embodied Sega’s bold push into the home console market quite like Altered Beast. Originally released as an arcade cabinet in 1988, it stormed onto the Sega Genesis in 1989 as a launch title, instantly becoming a symbol of the system’s identity. The opening command — “Rise from your grave!” — is… Read more

Retro Review: Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix – A Sega Genesis Triumph "Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix" is not just a game; it's a homage to the golden age of 16-bit gaming, a symphony of speed and nostalgia that resonates with every jump and spin-dash. As a ROM hack of the iconic Sega Genesis title, it takes players on a familiar yet fresh journey through the world of Sonic, showcasing the extraordinary talents of… Read more

Valis III for Sega Genesis: A Mixed Port with Limited Appeal Valis III, originally a hallmark of the TurboGrafx-CD's library, made its way to the Sega Genesis with the promise of bringing its action-packed adventure to a wider audience. This port, however, comes with a fair share of caveats, and my experience with it has been less than satisfactory. Porting Challenges The transition from the TurboGrafx-CD to the cartridge-based Sega Genesis is… Read more

We reviewed this game back in 2010, if you wish to read the old review. Death Duel: A Sega Genesis Cult Classic Revisited The Sega Genesis, remembered by many as the darker, cooler sibling in the early nineties console wars, had a knack for attracting games that pushed boundaries. While Nintendo carried the family-friendly banner, Sega opened its doors to publishers that were willing to test the limits of violence, style, and… Read more

A pretty neat solution for anyone looking for a small and portable box that enables you to hook up Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Controllers and game cartridges up to your computer for easy play. it plays through legal emulation, so if you feel uncomfortable scrounging the internet for grey area roms, load up your old school carts and have a ball. This is a pretty neat device, and can easily get… Read more

Death Duel is a tactical side-scrolling first-person shooter. Platform - Sega Genesis Release Date - October 1, 1992 The game consists of different time-limited rounds against a single enemy. Before each game, the player can spend Pheelae (money) on repairs and determine what weapons to take into battle. Each opponent has specific weaknesses and they can hide behind walls on the battlefield. To take them out, Jade needs to choose the most… Read more

Who could ever forget this game? “This city was once a happy peaceful place... until one day, a powerful secret criminal organization took over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjJjTwdzq0 (Playthrough video above) Screenshots and related images Audio files Boss Theme Ending Ending (2) Ending (3) Game Over Level Complete Stage 1 Stage 1 (Static Remix) Stage 2 – Inner City Stage 3 Stage 3 (2) Stage 3 (2) Stage 4 Stage 4 (2) Stage 4 (Remix)… Read more