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Sega Genesis Classics Pack
''Sega Genesis Classics'' (released as ''Sega Mega Drive Classics'' in PAL regions) is a series of compilations featuring Sega Genesis video games released for Windows, Linux, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The collections are split into "Volumes" for PC releases only, with the first four receiving both physical and digital releases and the fifth volume only being digitally released. Background Sega re-released the first four physically released volumes for PC only as the ''Sega Genesis Classic Collection: Gold Edition'' (''Sega Mega Drive Classics: Gold Edition'' in PAL regions), for Windows. It is a four-disc set of the forty-six Sega Genesis games from the first four volumes. The collection has configuring keyboard support which provides a personalised gaming experience, a well as a multiplayer mode for a select number of titles. The collection also has save and load functionality that is included in all of the games that allows the player to pick up and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sega
is a Japanese video game company and subsidiary of Sega Sammy Holdings headquartered in Tokyo. It produces several List of best-selling video game franchises, multi-million-selling game franchises for arcade game, arcades and video game console, consoles, including ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', ''Angry Birds'', ''Phantasy Star'', ''Puyo Puyo'', ''Super Monkey Ball'', ''Total War (video game series), Total War'', ''Virtua Fighter'', ''Megami Tensei'', ''Sakura Wars'', ''Persona (series), Persona'', ''The House of the Dead'' and ''Yakuza (franchise), Yakuza''. From 1983 until 2001, Sega also developed List of Sega video game consoles, its own consoles. Sega was founded by Martin Bromley and Richard Stewart in Hawaii as on June 3, 1960. Shortly after, it acquired the assets of its predecessor, Service Games of Japan. In 1965, it became known as Sega Enterprises, Ltd., after acquiring Rosen Enterprises, an importer of Arcade game, coin-operated games. Sega developed its first coin-op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamasutra
''Game Developer'' (known as ''Gamasutra'' until 2021) is a website created in 1997 that focuses on aspects of video game development. It is owned and operated by Informa TechTarget and acted as the online sister publication to the print magazine '' Game Developer'' prior to the latter's closure in 2013. Site sections ''Game Developer'' publishes daily news, features like post-game post-mortems and critical essays from developers, and user-submitted blog posts. The articles can be filtered by topic (All, Console/ PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/ Tablet, Independent, Serious) and category (Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Biz (Business)/Marketing). The site has an online storefront for books on game design, RSS feeds and the website's Twitter account. The site also has a section for users to apply for contracted work and open positions at various development studios. Trade Center Resource While it does post news found on typical video game websites, ''Game Devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonanza Bros
(sometimes written ''Bonanza Brothers'') is a 3D-style, 2D side-scrolling Stealth game, stealth action game developed and released by Sega in 1990. It is one of the earliest arcade games powered by the Sega System 24 arcade system board. It was ported to various home systems, including the Sega Genesis, Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, TurboGrafx-16, PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-CD, and several home computers. ''Bonanza Bros.'' received praise for its graphics, soundtrack, and character dialogue. It has been remastered and rereleased several times. Gameplay ''Bonanza Bros.'' is a side-scrolling A side-scrolling video game (alternatively side-scroller) is a video game viewed from a side-view camera angle where the screen follows the player as they move left or right. The jump from single-screen or flip-screen graphics to scrolling grap ... Stealth game, stealth action game, with shooter game, shooter and platform game elements. The players take the roles of one or both of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bio-Hazard Battle
''Bio-Hazard Battle'', released in Japan as , is a 1992 scrolling shooter released for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and for the Sega Mega Play arcade platform. It was made available on the Wii's Virtual Console in February 2007. The game was also re-released on the Steam platform in October 2010. An unreleased X68000 The is a home computer created by Sharp Corporation. It was first released in 1987 and sold only in Japan. The initial model has a 10 Megahertz, MHz Motorola 68000 Central processing unit, CPU, 1 Megabytes, MB of Random Access Memory, ... version exists currently under ownership of M2 CEO Naoki Horii. Plot During the first global biowar on the planet Avaron, a retrovirus was released as a deadly reprisal from the enemy. The viruses unleashed biological forces which couldn't be stopped, leaving the planet filled with new and deadly forms of life. Only a few survivors remain in suspended animation in O.P. Odysseus, an orbiting platform circling Avaron. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond Oasis
''Beyond Oasis'', is a 1994 action-adventure game developed by Ancient and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. The game has also been re-released in various emulated collections. A prequel to the game, '' The Legend of Oasis'', was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996. Plot The player takes the role of Prince Ali, who has discovered a buried gold "armlet" which once belonged to a wizard who waged a long war against the evil wielder of a silver armlet. The silver armlet was used to create chaos and destruction, while the gold armlet had the power to summon four spirits: the water spirit, "Dytto"; the fire spirit, " Efreet"; the shadow spirit, "Shade"; and the plant spirit, "Bow". Ali travels the land of Oasis, gradually acquiring the ability to summon all these spirits, in an attempt to stop the person who has discovered the ancient silver armlet and is once again using it for evil. Gameplay The game has action adventure elements similar to ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altered Beast
''Altered Beast'' is a 1988 beat 'em up video game developed and published by Sega for arcades. The game is set in Ancient Greece and follows a player character chosen by Zeus to rescue his daughter Athena from the demonic ruler of the underworld, Neff. By collecting three power-ups in a level, the player character transforms into one of five magical beasts. It was ported to several home video game consoles and home computers. ''Altered Beast'' was the pack-in game when the Genesis launched in North America and the Mega Drive in Europe. The game's development was led by Makoto Uchida which was his first time as a project lead. Uchida and his team used the System 16 arcade system board. ''Altered Beast''s arcade release and its ports received generally positive reviews, mainly praising the gameplay and graphics. The game has been re-released several times for various consoles and as part of video game compilations, and there has been one sequel and one reboot. Gameplay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alien Storm
is a beat 'em up shooter released as an arcade video game by Sega in 1990. It was ported to the Genesis/Mega Drive and Master System. The Mega Drive version was re-released on Wii's Virtual Console in 2007 and was also included on ''Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection'' for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game was also re-released on the Nintendo Classics service in 2022. Plot A homicidal alien race is invading Earth, and the only thing that stands between them and world domination are a special forces team known as the "Alien Busters", composed of Karen (absent in the Master System version, named "Karla" in some versions), Garth (named "Gordon" in some versions) and Scooter (the robot, named "Slammer" in Master System and PAL versions). Gameplay ''Alien Storm'' is a side-scrolling beat 'em up. The game resembles ''Golden Axe'', with a similar artistic style, three playable characters (a man, a woman, and a novelty character) and pick-up or power-up special attacks. The playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alien Soldier
''Alien Soldier'' is a Side-scrolling game, side-scrolling Shoot 'em up#Run and gun, run and gun video game developed by Treasure (company), Treasure and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis, Mega Drive. Retail copies were released in Japan and PAL territories while in North America it was only available exclusively via the Sega Channel cable service. The story follows a powerful being named Epsilon-Eagle, who after being nearly killed becomes determined to avenge his near death and save his planet. The character has a variety of weapons and moves that the player must master to complete the game. Many gameplay ideas are borrowed from Treasure's earlier Mega Drive release, ''Gunstar Heroes'' (1993). However, ''Alien Soldier'' puts an emphasis on challenging boss (video game), boss fights with short and easy levels serving as downtime in-between. Treasure began development on four games after the release of ''Gunstar Heroes'', among these was ''Alien Soldier''. Development lasted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle
is a side-scrolling platform game developed and published by Sega for the Genesis. It is the only 16-bit platform game starring Alex Kidd, and the fifth game in the ''Alex Kidd'' series of video games. ''Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle'' follows Alex as he fights his way through the fictional planet Paperock in search of his long-lost father, King Thor. Alex has access to several items and vehicles that help him complete his quest, including a motorbike, a pedicopter and a pogo stick, which each give him unique abilities. While traveling through eleven worlds, Alex must defeat several opponents in rock paper scissors matches before finally finding King Thor. Gameplay The player guides Alex through eleven stages by fighting and avoiding enemies and obstacles. Alex can jump, kick, crawl or punch enemies, causing them to explode into gold coins, called Baums. New items and vehicles are gained by playing Janken (rock paper scissors) in gambling houses, including the Sukopako Mot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic CD
is a 1993 platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega CD. As Sonic the Hedgehog, the player attempts to protect an extraterrestrial body, Little Planet, from Doctor Robotnik. Like other '' Sonic'' games, Sonic runs through themed levels while collecting rings and defeating robots. ''Sonic CD'' introduces time travel as a game mechanic. By traveling through time, players can access different versions of stages, featuring alternative layouts, music, and graphics. ''Sonic CD'' features the debuts of the characters Amy Rose and Metal Sonic. ''Sonic CD'' began as a port of the Sega Genesis game ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991), but developed into a separate project. Led by ''Sonic'' co-creator Naoto Ohshima, the developers sought to showcase the technical capabilities of the Sega CD, with animated cutscenes by Studio Junio and CD-quality music. The soundtrack, influenced by house and techno, was composed by Naofumi Hataya and Masafumi Ogata. For North America, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic Origins
is a 2022 video game compilation developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. It features remasters of the first four platform games in ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series—''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991), '' Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (1992), '' Sonic CD'' (1993), and '' Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles'' (1994)—originally released for the Sega Genesis and the Sega CD. The games are playable in their original format and a new widescreen "anniversary mode". ''Origins'' adds additional game modes and missions, which allow players to unlock content in a museum. ''Origins'' was conceived following the release of the 2020 ''Sonic'' film. Due to the influx of new fans, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka wanted to make the older ''Sonic'' games available on modern hardware. The remasters of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', ''Sonic 2'', and ''Sonic CD'' are based on the Retro Engine-developed remakes released between 2011 and 2013, while Simon Thomley and his studio Headcannon, who worked on '' Sonic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
is a 1994 platform game developed by Sega Technical Institute and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. Like previous ''Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic'' games, players traverse side-scrolling levels while collecting Rings (Sonic the Hedgehog), rings and defeating enemies. They control Sonic the Hedgehog (character), Sonic and Tails (character), Tails, who attempt to retrieve the Chaos Emeralds to stop Doctor Robotnik from relaunching his space station, the Death Egg, after it crash-lands on a mysterious floating island. ''Sonic 3'' introduces Knuckles the Echidna, the island guardian, who lays traps for Sonic and Tails. Development began in January 1993 by Sega Technical Institute in California, shortly after the release of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''. It was initially developed as an Isometric video game graphics, isometric game similar to what would eventually become ''Sonic 3D Blast'' (1996), but became a conventional 2D platform game due to time constraints. ''Sonic 3'' was devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
