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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!
Sega joined with Michael Jackson to release what seemed to be a fever dream made playable in Moonwalker. Two versions were developed, and we take a deep dive into the making of the arcade version, with newly-translated information that gives us a more complete perspective on how this one-of-a-kind video game ever became a reality.
Mega Cat Studios has unleashed an amazing new shooter for the Genesis that offers as much replay value as it does white-knuckled action. ZPF is a game that fans of the genre are sure to love, and a few minor issues aren’t enough to keep it from blowing up your console with wonderful twitchy action and a rockin’ soundtrack.
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!
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.