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Super Pocket handheld machine in blue and yellow, on a backdrop of a slightly blurred Street Fighter 2 stage; a dockyard with ships in the background.

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STICKER SHOCK | The Super Pocket is a glorious retro handheld that doesn’t require a lottery win to own

Cheap, cheerful, and a good, solid bit of tech for the price – anyone craving some retro handheld goodness can do worse than the Super Pocket.

Nov. 28, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Sonic Spinball, with little Sonic hunched over like a pinball, with pink, green, and yellow 'echoes' of him behind.

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ON TILT | Sonic’s greatest spin-off is 30 years old today – and it’s time for another one

Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball – also known as Sonic Spinball – is now three decades old. And it's still the blue blur's best non-canon outing.

Nov. 14, 2023 Alex Donaldson

The Polymega console and its pad, presented at a jaunty angle.

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WAITING GAME | Retro console maker Polymega reckons it'll ship all remaining pre-orders this year, if you’re feeling lucky

After years of stock troubles, one of gaming’s most impressive retro indulgences might soon be readily available.

Oct. 27, 2023 Alex Donaldson

VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.38: The best game you'd never believe was from that developer

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PIVOT | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.38: The best game you'd never believe was from that developer

Sometimes a game developer just goes off-piste, and the results are wonderful.

Feb. 10, 2023 Jim Trinca

VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast: The 6-month Inquisition Special

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Court of Fouls | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast: The 6-month Inquisition Special

After 26 episodes it's time to look back at some of the awful decisions Jim has made.

Nov. 25, 2022 Tom Orry

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BSOD fans represent | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.26: The best game that crashed at the worst possible time

It's games that crashed. Don't get smart about this, James? OK?

Nov. 18, 2022 Tom Orry

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Wales | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.25: The best game with a welsh actor in it

Gareth Bale is welsh.

Nov. 11, 2022 Tom Orry

VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.24: The best game based on a book that nobody who played it has read

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LITERARY THO | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.24: The best game based on a book that nobody who played it has read

We don't talk about book club.

Nov. 4, 2022 Jim Trinca

Sega wants its mysterious "Super Game" out by March 2026

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Sounds Super | Sega wants its mysterious "Super Game" out by March 2026

Who knows what this game will actually be though.

Oct. 30, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

Have a million bucks to spare? You could buy around 2400 different consoles on eBay right now

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Console Walls | Have a million bucks to spare? You could buy around 2400 different consoles on eBay right now

The listing in question likely won't be snapped up any time soon.

Sept. 4, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

SEGA Genesis Mini 2 confirmed for North America, launches October 27

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RETRO | SEGA Genesis Mini 2 confirmed for North America, launches October 27

Enjoy over 50 games from the SEGA CD and SEGA Genesis era.

July 13, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Why wait for another Fire Emblem when you can play Shining Force instead?

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Force Majeure | Why wait for another Fire Emblem when you can play Shining Force instead?

With Shining Force 1 and 2 available via Switch Online’s expansion pack, here’s why Sega’s classic series is essential for tactical RPG fans.

June 24, 2022 Alan Wen

Custom header for Sonic 3 x Michael Jackson

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Yuji's bad | Yuji Naka casually confirms Michael Jackson's involvement in Sonic 3

A subject of speculation for years has been casually wrapped up with a single tweet.

June 23, 2022 Connor Makar

SEGA has announced the Mega Drive Mini 2, comes with 50 pre-installed SEGA CD and SEGA Genesis games

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RETRO FTW | SEGA has announced the Mega Drive Mini 2, comes with 50 pre-installed SEGA CD and SEGA Genesis games

Releasing first in Japan October 27.

June 3, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Here's a really cool fan remake of the Wipeout intro

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Here's a really cool fan remake of the Wipeout intro

March 30, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The SEGA Genesis Mini is back on sale

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The SEGA Genesis Mini is back on sale

Dec. 21, 2020 Grace Curtis

Footage of cancelled SEGA game set in the Sonic universe recently appeared online

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Footage of cancelled SEGA game set in the Sonic universe recently appeared online

Aug. 17, 2020 Cian Maher

Get the Sega Genesis Mini for only $40

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Get the Sega Genesis Mini for only $40

March 20, 2020 James Pickard

Sega's Mega Drive Mini delayed to October in EU and Middle East

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Sega's Mega Drive Mini delayed to October in EU and Middle East

July 29, 2019 Hunter Wolfe

Sega Genesis Mini - here's all 42 games pre-installed on the system

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Sega Genesis Mini - here's all 42 games pre-installed on the system

June 4, 2019 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

10 additional games announced for Sega Genesis Mini including Mega Man: The Wily Wars

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10 additional games announced for Sega Genesis Mini including Mega Man: The Wily Wars

May 16, 2019 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Mini launches in September with 40 games

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Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Mini launches in September with 40 games

April 17, 2019 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Welcome to the Next Level: Analogue's Mega Sg is the ultimate Sega Mega Drive

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Welcome to the Next Level: Analogue's Mega Sg is the ultimate Sega Mega Drive

March 25, 2019 Alex Donaldson

Mega Sg lets you play your old Sega games on modern TVs

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Mega Sg lets you play your old Sega games on modern TVs

Oct. 16, 2018 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Tanglewood: the ultimate retro revival to celebrate the Mega Drive turning 30

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Tanglewood: the ultimate retro revival to celebrate the Mega Drive turning 30

Sept. 13, 2018 Alex Donaldson

The Sega Mega Drive/Genesis gets a new game today

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The Sega Mega Drive/Genesis gets a new game today

Aug. 14, 2018 Sherif Saed

Sega Mega Drive Classics collection out today on consoles, upgrade available for Steam

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Sega Mega Drive Classics collection out today on consoles, upgrade available for Steam

May 30, 2018 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

SEGA Ages retro titles coming to Switch, SEGA Mega Drive Mini announced for Japan

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SEGA Ages retro titles coming to Switch, SEGA Mega Drive Mini announced for Japan

April 14, 2018 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Sega Mega Drive Collection is releasing on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

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Sega Mega Drive Collection is releasing on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

March 14, 2018 Kirk McKeand

16-bit Disney classics Aladdin, The Lion King and The Jungle Book arrive on GOG

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16-bit Disney classics Aladdin, The Lion King and The Jungle Book arrive on GOG

Aug. 4, 2016 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Awesome, free Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub coming to Steam next week

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Awesome, free Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub coming to Steam next week

April 21, 2016 Brenna Hillier

Find out which retro gaming system can survive a 15 foot fall

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Find out which retro gaming system can survive a 15 foot fall

March 19, 2015 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Someone is offering their video game collection for $164,000

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Someone is offering their video game collection for $164,000

Oct. 9, 2014 Sherif Saed

PlayStation Optimus Prime looks awesome

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PlayStation Optimus Prime looks awesome

Aug. 8, 2014 Matt Martin

This R2D2 droid is actually 8 consoles and a projector

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This R2D2 droid is actually 8 consoles and a projector

May 29, 2014 Dave Cook

SEGA Humble Sale includes Total War titles, Company of Heroes, Alpha Protocol, more

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SEGA Humble Sale includes Total War titles, Company of Heroes, Alpha Protocol, more

March 13, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis book funded on Kickstarter, new interviews and expanded page count detailed

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Sega Mega Drive/Genesis book funded on Kickstarter, new interviews and expanded page count detailed

Dec. 5, 2013 Dave Cook

Sega Mega Drive anniversary Kickstarter book unearths previously unseen game artwork

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Sega Mega Drive anniversary Kickstarter book unearths previously unseen game artwork

Nov. 22, 2013 Dave Cook

Mega Drive book takes to Kickstarter, hopes to cover history of Sega's 16-bit console

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Mega Drive book takes to Kickstarter, hopes to cover history of Sega's 16-bit console

Nov. 11, 2013 Dave Cook

Reztron celebrates Sega Megadrive's 25th anniversary with London event

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Reztron celebrates Sega Megadrive's 25th anniversary with London event

Oct. 23, 2013 Dave Owen

Cardboard museum: the nostalgia of moving home

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Cardboard museum: the nostalgia of moving home

April 24, 2013 Dave Cook

SEGA Pluto prototype shown off by former SEGA employee

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SEGA Pluto prototype shown off by former SEGA employee

April 18, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Fighting Vipers & Virtua Fighter 2 age-rated for XBLA

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Fighting Vipers & Virtua Fighter 2 age-rated for XBLA

Oct. 9, 2012 Dave Cook

Physics for Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 based on Mega Drive games

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Physics for Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 based on Mega Drive games

March 13, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Retrode 2 adapter provides PC support for SNES and Genesis games

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Retrode 2 adapter provides PC support for SNES and Genesis games

Jan. 3, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

A Game of Thrones - Genesis gets an official trailer

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A Game of Thrones - Genesis gets an official trailer

Sept. 22, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Guardian Heroes trailer gives an all-too-brief glimpse

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Guardian Heroes trailer gives an all-too-brief glimpse

May 18, 2011 Jessica Citizen

Saturday Shorts: SWTOR, XBL, ESRB, RIFT, UC3, other capital letters

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Saturday Shorts: SWTOR, XBL, ESRB, RIFT, UC3, other capital letters

May 14, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

SEGA provides release schedule for Mega Drive Classics on PSN

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SEGA provides release schedule for Mega Drive Classics on PSN

March 30, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Gold Edition announced

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Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Gold Edition announced

Feb. 18, 2011 Johnny Cullen