All articles tagged with #mega drive
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Time Extension
Damien McFerran shares his surprise upon discovering that the laser scan of the Konami logo screen varies in color across different gaming platforms, with purple on SNES, green on Mega Drive, and blue on PC Engine, a detail he had never noticed before.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Time Extension
Earthion is a modern shoot 'em up game developed for the Mega Drive by Yuzo Koshiro and Makoto Wada, celebrating the console's legacy with new software that has garnered significant interest. The game was developed using modern tools like SGDK and features advanced audio design, with plans for release on modern platforms and an arcade version. The project highlights the enduring appeal of the Mega Drive and the passion of its creators for retro gaming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Hyperkin has announced the upcoming release of the Mega 95, a handheld device that can play classic Sega Mega Drive games. The device features a five-inch screen, a 10-hour battery life, and a USB-C dock with controller ports and HDMI output. Hyperkin, known for its RetroN series, is also developing a new controller called the DuchesS, based on the second incarnation of the original Xbox's joypad. No pricing or release date has been announced for either product.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo has added four Sega Genesis / Mega Drive games, including The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Landstalker, and Crusader of Centy, to the Switch Online Expansion Pack. These games offer a variety of genres, from action side-scrollers to action-adventures, and can be played with a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a subscription to the higher-priced Expansion Pack tier.