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Developer Retro Sumus has launched an IndieGoGo campaign for its latest project, Sovietborgs, and the game looks to be something special. We’ve had a hands-on with the latest build and came away impressed. Check out our preview for impressions, and head over to the campaign page to pledge support if this is the kind of game for you.
Before arcade video games and home consoles, Sega ventured into another coin-operated amusement market in its native Japan. Pinball was a small but consistent part of the company’s arcade wares for most of the 1970s, with original and licensed titles bringing that unique Sega style. Join us as we examine the history of Sega’s pinball business in Japan!
Taito’s legendary Darius series already appeared on Genesis with the sequel, known as Sagaia outside Japan. The original game finally appeared in 2019 for the Mega Drive Mini, and it was based on a proof-of-concept by a homebrew developer. It’s now possible to play the first Darius on your Genesis, and it’s an incredible game well worth spending time with.
A new independent title bring single-screen shooting action to the Master System. Frontier Force is a top-down, single-screen twitch shmup that’s great to play when you’ve got the urge to beat the top score. Great presentation and gameplay make this short-but-sweet experience one you’ll want to own, and it’s going to have a physical release!
Shellshock may not be groundbreaking, but its simple and entertaining gameplay offers a decent burst of enjoyment for those willing to stick around long enough. It’s a flawed but enjoyable shooter that stands apart from more serious simulation games just enough to make it stand out. If you haven’t played this one yet, give it a chance and see if it grows on you.
Arriving May 2, a new book by Fumio Kurokawa explores the creation and legacy of Sega’s innovative motion-based arcade games through interviews with key developers and rare archival materials. The book covers classics like Hang-On, OutRun, and the R360, detailing their development, technological breakthroughs, and decline and offers a focused look at how Sega pushed the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
GGS Studio Creation and Broke Studios launched a franchise with The Cursed Knight, a wonderful mix of genres that delivers a solid does of old school gaming. It has charm, great presentation, and that wonderfully frustrating gameplay we all know and love. If you’re looking for a new edition to your Genesis library, look no further.
Scud Race is often hailed as one of the high points of Sega’s arcade racing games of the 1990s, and it did a stellar job of showing off the Model 2 board’s power. Gamers hoped for a home port, but one surprisingly never came. Join us as we take a deep dive into its creation, release, and why that anticipated Dreamcast port never happened.
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