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If you're aiming to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary in style, you should copy the Sega Genesis setup that permanently resides in my retro cave
This guide details how to set up a Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) for a modern retro gaming experience to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary. It covers using RGB Scart cables with upscalers like the OSSC, recommends controllers such as the 8Bitdo M30, and suggests the Anbernic RG ARC-D handheld for portable play.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors-Like Lethal Wedding Is an Upcoming 16-Bit Co-Op Run-and-Gun Shooter
Lethal Wedding is an upcoming 16-bit co-op run-and-gun shooter inspired by Zombies Ate My Neighbors, developed by Mega Cat Studios for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive, with a PC release planned. The game features a story about a bride and her mother-in-law rescuing the groom from a clown cartel, offering over 30 levels, couch co-op, a Vow System for challenge modifiers, and customizable weapons and upgrades. The title is currently in its final week on Kickstarter and available to wishlist on Steam.
Lethal Wedding Locks And Loads With New Co-op Weapons & Gameplay Trailer
Mega Cat Studios has released a new gameplay trailer for Lethal Wedding, an upcoming 16-bit co-op run-and-gun shooter for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. The trailer showcases the game's outrageous arsenal, including weapons like a banana machine gun and bomb-belching bouquets, as players battle a clown cartel. The game is currently in its final week on Kickstarter.
Xevious - Namco's 1980's classic has now arrived on the Sega Mega Drive
Namco's classic 1983 vertical shooter, Xevious, has been faithfully recreated for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis by developer Paulo Manrique, utilizing a line-by-line conversion of the original arcade code. This fan project preserves authentic enemy AI, dual-weapon combat, and features 4-channel PCM sound, supporting both original hardware and modern emulators.
Lethal Wedding’s New Dev Vlog Pulls Back the Curtain on the Genesis Co-op Shooter's Creation
Mega Cat Studios released a new developer vlog for Lethal Wedding, an upcoming 16-bit co-op run-and-gun shooter for the Sega Genesis. The video details the game's inspirations from action films and Zombies Ate My Neighbors, technical development tricks, and the soundtrack by Team Fat. The game's Kickstarter campaign has surpassed 250% funding, with stretch goals including ports for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona Emerges from Obscurity with a New Translation and Physical Collector’s Edition
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona, a graphic noir adventure originally released in Japan in 1989 as Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze, is receiving its first North American release thanks to Shinyuden's restoration and translation efforts. The game, set in Barcelona during the 1992 Olympics, features a detective story with meticulously recreated landmarks. A multilingual physical collector's edition is available for preorder, including a manual, soundtrack CD, and USB game card.
Digital Eclipse Reveals Its Next Retro Collection, Out For Switch 1 & 2 This November
Digital Eclipse and Atari have announced Barbie Rewind, a collection of 16 classic Barbie games from the Y2K era, set to release on Nintendo Switch on November 12, 2026. The collection includes titles like Barbie Pet Rescue and Barbie Horse Adventures, along with the previously unreleased Barbie: Vacation Adventure. A new Barbie DreamHouse design game is also featured, with players needing to complete in-game achievements by playing the retro titles to unlock items.
Where Can I Sell My Old Video Games for the Most Money?
This guide compares four platforms for selling used video games: DKOldies, The Old School Game Vault, Retro Games Plus, and GameFlip. It analyzes their pricing, payout methods (cash vs. store credit), and processes to help sellers maximize their earnings. The article highlights that direct buyers offer faster cash for bulk collections, while marketplaces like GameFlip can yield higher returns for individual high-value items but require more effort.
The Games That Defined Our Childhood: A Generation-by-Generation Guide | TAG
This guide breaks down distinct gaming generations within the millennial demographic, highlighting the defining consoles, cultural moments, and games for those born between 1984 and 1998. It explores the impact of console wars, the rise of online multiplayer, and the unique experiences of growing up with different gaming eras, from the SNES and Genesis to the N64, PlayStation, PS2, and Wii.
Former SEGA executive: Yuji Naka is a “miserable person” and “a horrible human being”
Former SEGA executive Mike Fischer has strongly criticized Yuji Naka, calling him "a horrible human being" and accusing him of stealing credit for the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog. Fischer stated that while Naka was the programmer, Naoto Ōshima was the character creator and Hirokazu Yasuhara was key to the game design. Fischer also mentioned Naka's recent conviction as a felon.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 48
This article highlights lesser-known games, including 'Evolution of Ages: Settlements,' a city builder with RPG elements, and 'Celeste Classic,' the free PICO-8 precursor to the acclaimed platformer 'Celeste.' It also discusses 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Quest' for the Sega Genesis, comparing its design to modern narrative-driven games.
Lethal Wedding To Unleash Holy Matri-Mayhem on Steam
Mega Cat Studios and 8 Bit Legit announced that Lethal Wedding, a top-down shooter inspired by 80s action cinema and classic 16-bit games, will be released on Steam for PC. A physical edition for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive will launch on Kickstarter on June 2nd, 2026. The game features two-player couch co-op, outrageous weapons, and over 30 levels of carnage.
All Hail Devo: How Mixtape’s Soundtrack Made It May’s Surprise Hit
Mixtape, a game developed by Beethoven + Dinosaur and directed by Johnny Galvatron, features a soundtrack heavily influenced by Galvatron's personal music tastes from the 1990s. The game's music, which notably excludes hip-hop and R&B, is curated to reflect the protagonist's personality and the developer's own experiences, with Devo's 'That's Good' serving as a key inspiration.
All Hail Devo: How Mixtape's Soundtrack Made It May's Surprise Hit
Developer Johnny Galvatron discusses how his personal music tastes heavily influenced the soundtrack of his game, Mixtape. The game features a curated selection of 1990s alternative rock and synth-pop, with Devo's 'That's Good' serving as a key inspiration. Galvatron acknowledges the soundtrack's focus on his preferences, noting the absence of hip-hop and R&B, and expresses that creating the game has deepened his appreciation for the music.
All Hail Devo: How Mixtape's Soundtrack Made It May's Surprise Hit
Developer Johnny Galvatron discusses how his personal music tastes heavily influenced the soundtrack of his game, Mixtape. The game features a curated selection of 1990s alternative rock and synth-pop, with Devo's 'That's Good' serving as a key inspiration. Galvatron acknowledges the soundtrack's focus on his preferences, noting the absence of hip-hop and R&B, and expresses that creating the game has deepened his appreciation for the music.
E3 started 31 years ago today and gaming was never the same
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), which began 31 years ago on May 11, 1995, fundamentally changed the video game industry by providing a dedicated event for game announcements and reveals. The inaugural show saw significant moments like Sega's surprise Sega Saturn launch and Sony's iconic PlayStation price reveal, which shifted the console market. While E3 was once the dominant force in gaming news, the rise of digital showcases and independent events, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, led to its eventual discontinuation in 2023.
Beasts of the Sea, Soaring Through The Skies! Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark Blasts Onto PlayStation®4 and Nintendo® Switch™ This August
Clear River Games announced that Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark, a collection of six classic Toaplan shoot 'em up titles, will be released on August 29, 2026, for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The collection includes arcade versions of Flying Shark, Fire Shark, Sky Shark, Hisho Same, and Same! Same! Same!, along with bonus DLC featuring the game Wardner and its variants. A free download of the puzzle game Teki-Paki will also be included with purchases of any Toaplan Arcade Garage game.
Toaplan Arcade Garage Flying Fire Shark Collection Launches August 29
Clear River Games announced the retro shmup collection Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, launching August 29, 2026. The collection features six arcade titles, including Flying Shark and Fire Shark, with added modes like Super Easy and Challenge Mode, plus M2 Gadgets support. Digital purchasers receive bonus DLC, and owners of other Toaplan Arcade Garage titles get the puzzle game Teki-Paki for free.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors Meets Die Hard in Lethal Wedding - Crashing Kickstarter This June
Mega Cat Studios announced Lethal Wedding, a top-down RPG shooter inspired by Zombies Ate My Neighbors, will launch its Kickstarter campaign on June 2, 2026, for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. The game features couch co-op, a Vow System for randomized challenges, and a story where the bride and mother-in-law rescue a groom from a clown drug ring. Creative Director Zack Manko expressed excitement for the project, calling it a love letter to 16-bit shooters and action movies.
Kidō Keisatsu Patlabor: 98-Shiki Kidō Seyo!
Kidō Keisatsu Patlabor: 98-Shiki Kidō Seyo! is a low-profile Sega Genesis import that attempts to blend adventure and RPG elements. Despite a strong narrative premise and characters true to their TV personalities, the game suffers from poor pacing, repetitive environments, punishing mechanics, and an incomplete fan translation, making it a frustrating experience.
