Fans of Tanzer and ZPF will be happy to know that developer Mikael Tillander is back with another Genesis title! Heavy Recoil brings the best of 16-bit run-‘n-gun action with some modern features, and it should be out early next year. Check out the teaser and see why this just might be another great title you need to get.
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Teasers: Driftin’ Rage
Not content to rest after Final Fight MD, MZRetroDev is back with another hot title! Driftin’ Rage is a new racing title that is chock full of tracks, drivers, and all sorts of game modes. It’s an homage to all the great 16-bit racers, and it’s shaping up to be one to watch. While still in the alpha stage, the game has the potential to be a real heavyweight.
Teasers: Kirito the Game
Your Genesis is about to get another new release! Kirito the Game is a beat-’em-up that was successfully crowdfunded earlier this year, and it will soon be punching its way onto consoles. Check out our teaser of an early version and see if this is one you’d like to add to your library when it finally arrives.
History of: Sega Pinball Part 3
In the third and final part of our examination of Sega’s pinball history, we take a deep dive into its U.S. operations. Starting first as Data East Pinball, the company was soon bought by Sega, which had an amazing five-year run before selling it to Gary Stern. Join us as we look at this short-lived but dynamic part of Sega’s coin-op legacy!
Preview: Irena: Genesis Metal Fury
After five quiet months, White Ninja Studio has issued an update on the state of its Genesis shmup that included a five-stage demo. While it doesn’t have a publisher, Irena: Genesis Metal Fury is close to completion. We went hands-on with the demo and liked what we played. Hopefully, this game will find a home and finally see release.