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QUByte's Plungeez is a 16-bit Metroidvania with no combat, just a plunger and a sewer full of puzzles. It launches on Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on August 13.
Shuji Utsumi says Sonic is a 'symbol for SEGA,' and the company's health depends on the hedgehog's success, after admitting recent sales fell short.
iam8bit's new $99.99 physical Genesis cartridges of Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 have drawn heavy fan backlash, since the originals are among the cheapest, most common carts around.
Sega is bringing back Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage, with the original Jet Set Radio creators leading a separate comeback.
Krikzz's latest firmware for the Mega EverDrive adds an option for the 32X extension unit, improving compatibility with early Genesis consoles. Save states and menu options also get a boost.
Lethal Wedding, a new Genesis co-op shooter from Mega Cat Studios, hit its Kickstarter goal in 90 minutes. Bill Tiller and Team Fat are stretch goal targets.
Jotego's CPS3 beta core for MiSTer FPGA launched June 12 behind a Patreon gate, with a free public release to follow. RetroRemake's console GUI is now open to all.
A Reddit post from an electronics manufacturer employee describes a Sega-licensed low-cost handheld with a 5-inch OLED display, removable cartridges, and a focus on 2D and pixel art titles.
Boutique label 33 Games is putting Utopia: The Creation of a Nation on a new SNES cartridge, following their Zool Mega Drive release.
Atari and Digital Eclipse have announced Toy Story: Retro Roundup, an 11-version collection of six classic Toy Story and Pixar titles releasing October 15.