A company named Inphonic is releasing a virtual synth named the RYM2612 Iconic FM Synthesizer. This was also reported on musicradar.com by Simon Arblaster, links below. The RYM2612 is a VST plugin (Virtual Studio Technology) or virtual collection of instruments that is used as an addon for digital audio programs. The RYM2612 faithfully emulates the […]
Aidan Lawrence has just released a new revision of his Mega MIDI 5 sound module. He states that he, “drastically improved the digital/analog separation and have completely redesigned the amp and power circuitry.” This device can now be powered via USB and no longer requires an external power brick adapter. In addition to this, a […]
FoxyLand, the mascot platforming collect-a-thon game from steam is in the planning stages to get a Sega Genesis / Mega Drive port. The game, which has been available on PC since 2017, has some nicely animated sprites and animation. Though it has mixed reviews, it seems that most of them are from people that aren’t […]
Developer TiagoSC is working on a Mega Drive/Genesis port of Mega Man X. Some WIP gameplay footage is now available and it looks and sounds fantastic! The colors look amazingly close to the SNES original and while the sound may not be 100% identical, it still rocks. Keep in mind that this is a homebrew […]
Not long ago, MegaCat Studios announced an interesting sounding “top down rpg shooter” called Lethal Wedding. At the time, there was little to go on other than a quirky story about a bride and her mother-in-law seeking revenge when a groom is kidnapped. Footage is now available which shows off some of the gameplay and […]
Aidan Lawrence has released his “Mega MIDI” external hardware PCB board, which is a MIDI device using real Sega Genesis/Mega Drive audio chips. Having both a genuine Yamaha YM 2612 and a SN76489 PSG sound chip installed to this device. Users are able to link this device via USB or standard MIDI connector to your computer […]
This morning, Sega revealed the next 10 games for its upcoming Genesis Mini. Out of the 10, the one that stands out the most is Mega Man: The Wily Wars. This game never received a physical release in North America. Those that did play it when it was released either imported the game from other […]
YouTuber Wrestling With Gaming just released a documentary (The Story of XBAND) showcasing the history, legacy, and future projects regarding the online gaming known as XBAND. XBAND was a device and service well ahead of its time allowing 16-bit consoles of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and Super Nintendo/Famicom, to connect up to other users around […]
In mid-2018, the Turbografx and PC Engine CD received a new action-platforming game titled FX-Unit Yuki: The Henshin Engine. Following a successful kickstarter campaign, backers were able to participate in a survey to choose a console port for development after the original version was completed where the Sega Genesis won the popular vote. Now, nearly […]
The M30 2.4G by 8bitdo is a fantastic controller for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive that is proven to have low lag AND a low price. Unfortunately, many of the early units suffer from connection issues and unlike the M30 bluetooth edition, there is no obvious way to update the 2.4G receiver that comes bundled with […]
