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10 Classic Sega Genesis Games That Aged Like Milk

Certain Genesis games, including Sonic 3D Blast and Ecco the Dolphin, aren't as great as one may remember.

10 Sega Genesis Games That Are 10/10, No Notes

Sega Genesis games like Sonic 3 & Knuckles are still masterpieces decades later.

Neon Genesis Evangelion studio Gainax once rejected offer to make an anime adaptation of Akira, according to former vice president

Anime producer Hiroaki Inoue shares some interesting tidbits about his time working at studio Gainax.

Echoes of Aincrad: Genesis Maidens DLC releases this Winter with the addition of Mito

The expansion DLC will also come with a new armor enhancement system.

Perfect Sega Genesis Games That Are Forgotten Masterpieces

The Sega Genesis has plenty of 10/10 masterpieces that have been largely forgotten, and these near-perfect games should be played by everyone.

SAW: Genesis Hands On Preview – Every choice comes with a price

There have been plenty of attempts to take the asymmetrical multiplayer horror formula and turn it into the next big thing. The problem, of course, is that very few have managed to stick around. Dead by Daylight remains the undisputed king of the genre, while countless others hav…

‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ VR is Getting First Public Preview Sept 25 – Sign Up Here

Pixelity Inc announced it’s hosting public demos soon in San Francisco for EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS, the upcoming XR game based on the hit ’90s anime Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995). Hands-on previews of EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS are slated to kick off on September 25…

10 Greatest Sega Genesis Games of All Time, Ranked

The Sega Genesis' best games include classics like Comix Zone and Castlevania: Bloodlines.

New Official $99.99 Sega Genesis Release Confirmed for 2026

The Sega Genesis is set to receive a brand-new physical release in 2026 that might be a bit costly but is surely something many fans will appreciate.

5 Sega Genesis Games On Nintendo Switch Online That Are 10/10 Masterpieces

The Nintendo Switch Online's growing library of classic Sega Gensis title continues to grow, and features these five must-play 10/10 masterpieces.

SAW Genesis breaks franchise canon by pushing iconic Jigsaw traps into the 1920s

The Judge vs. The Accused: A 1920s 3v1 Setup Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios shift the iconic survival horror franchise into the 1920s. Bloober Team publishes SAW Genesis, moving the setting far away from contemporary movie timelines. The narrative follows “The Judge,” a W…

5 Near-Perfect Sega Genesis Games That Are Forgotten Masterpieces

Everyone may have forgotten these Sega Genesis games, but overlooked classics like Shadowrun and Mystic Defender still pack a punch!

10 Rarest Sega Genesis Games (& How Much They're Worth In 2026)

According to PriceCharting, these rare Sega Genesis games have prices that will make players shout in despair.

Earthion Is Getting Its Own Hand-Made Sega Genesis Arcade Stick, But What's Going On With That Trailer?

GenAI strikes again. The Genesis / Mega Drive shooter Earthion is getting its own hand-built arcade controller, thanks to Games Care and Versao Ltda. Games Care , as you might be aware, is the Brazilian company behind the FPGA recreation of the Sega Neptune. Read the full article…

New Official SNES and Sega Genesis Release Confirmed for 2027

A brand-new official release for the SNES and Sega Genesis is set to launch in 2027, and collectors might want to keep an eye on it.

Sega Genesis JRPGs You Should Definitely Avoid

The Sega Genesis was home to tons of great JRPGs, but not all of them could be winners, try as they might to shake off their flaws.

UrbX Warriors 16-bit Edition for Genesis and Amiga comes to Kickstarter

UrbX Warrriors: The Lost City (16-Bit Edition) is now being developed for both the Genesis/Mega-Drive and the Amiga line of computers. The developers at Brazen Gameplay have taken to Kickstarter to fund this new game and to drum up excitement for it as they prepare to release it…

Mr. Nutz Is The Next 16-Bit Character To Get A Physical Resurrection On SNES And Genesis

Mr. Nutz: Hoppin' Mad makes its console debut after over 30 years. Strictly Limited and Atari have announced that Mr. Nutz and its "long lost" sequel are getting physical releases. Designed by Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane for Ocean, the original game launched on SNES in 1993…

Something Very Weird Is Happening With PSCD Games' 'Black Jewel Reborn' Mega Drive / Genesis Port

The company's social accounts seem to disagree on the game's current status. Black Jewel Reborn for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis is still in development , PSCD Games said in a recent social media statement. The Rastan -like hack-and-slash game was originally crowdfunded in 2022,…

Galaxian - A brilliant Arcade classic by Namco comes over to the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis

Namco’s 1979 arcade classic Galaxian expanded on the foundations of Space Invaders by introducing dive-bombing alien formations backed by fluid animations. This aggressive behavior introduced a risk-reward dynamic, as shooting these charging enemies mid-flight yields significantl…

Famitsu’s most wanted games – August 2, 2026 – Xenoblade Genesis in top 10, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort makes first appearance

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. In this week’s list, Xenoblade Genesis has appeared in the top ten for the first time. We’ll also mention that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave has…

Interview: Kingdom Rush devs tell all about Genesis and 15th anniversary celebrations

As far as tower defence franchises go, there are few as big as Kingdom Rush. And with Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis on the horizon, it seemed the right time to find out from the devs themselves a little more what fans can expect from this latest entry, as well as the upcoming 15th anni…

This Might Be The Closest We'll Get To Sega Rally On Genesis

"Help, my Sega Mega Drive is out of control!". When you think "Sega" and "Rally", you're probably picturing in your head the amazing coin-op (and console) series which began life with one of 1995's best racing games . However, French animator, painter and software developer Anaël…

Cannon Fodder & Broken Sword Devs To Collaborate On A New "16-Bit" Game For The Amiga & Sega Genesis

Stoo Cambridge & Tony Warriner announce 'UrbX Warriors 16-bit Edition'. Two legendary British video game developers, the programmer Tony Warriner ( Broken Sword , Beneath A Steel Sky ) and artist Stoo Cambridge ( Cannon Fodder , Sensible World of Soccer ), have announced plans to…

ZPF Review – Genesis of the Shmup

If I had a pound for each Mega Drive shmup released in the past year I’d have two pounds, which isn’t a lot but it’s funny that it’s happened twice. Last year saw the release of Earthion, a much anticipated side-scrolling shooter originally designed for 16-bit systems and then po…