If there’s one thing the Sega Genesis did better than most consoles of the era, it’s platformers. The format was common throughout the 8 and 16-bit console eras, and while it hasn’t gone anywhere, the ...

When the Sega Genesis launched at the end of the 1980s, it marked a shift in how games looked, sounded, and felt to play. Sega positioned the Genesis as the cooler, faster alternative to its rivals, ...

I love emulators. Since I was able to play Super Mario 64 on my Windows 98 PC back in 1999, I’ve had a fascination with how emulators can not only run games at various speeds but also improve others.

Sega introduced the Genesis, known as the Mega Drive outside of North America, in 1989, taking a significant chunk of the home console market from Nintendo. Its introduction was a massive escalation ...

Chris Littlechild (He/Him) is an Editor and Writer Trainer from the United Kingdom. He has been gaming since receiving an original Game Boy and copies of Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: Six ...

If only every console had a book that captured its beauty, heart, and soul like Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Ultimate Works. One of the best and most sought-after gaming art books has finally hit general ...

See at Lego Store Lego Sega Genesis Controller interior scene As mentioned above, you'll need to spend at least $130 on eligible sets to qualify for the free Lego Sega Genesis Controller deal. Luckily ...

The Ymir emulator for PCs has received a major update that improves performance and compatibility. The Sega Saturn emulator also now offers screenshot functionality and support for two notable Saturn ...

Sega Genesis broke the hegemony that Nintendo had established in homes across the globe. The console wars began properly, with Sony getting in the mix with the PlayStation in time. First, though, ...

The Sega Genesis is one of the most beloved video game consoles in history, and home to a host of fantastic games that are remembered fondly to this day. The console saw classics like Sonic The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Jagneaux is a writer and analyst, covering MMOs and retro games. Today marks the release of a brand-new platformer for a ...