Until Sonic the Hedgehog debuted on the SEGA Genesis, a fat plumber somewhat inexplicably served as the game industry's most recognizable icon. All of that changed when gamers saw SEGA's blue blur ...

Today the major players in the console arena are Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. This was not the case less than 30 years ago. Not too long ago one of the big players in the industry was SEGA, which ...

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Sega Genesis Classics review code provided by the publisher. Sega’s recent revival in the gaming world has been particularly pleasant to see. It’s a heartening reminder that the Japanese company once ...

Long before the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, there was another – more important – console war. One that many players valiantly fought it, despite its tragic end. That’s right – Sega vs. Nintendo ...

The SEGA Genesis, released in North America in 1989, is a 16-bit home video game console. As the third home console released by Sega, the Genesis is renowned as one of the most beloved gaming ...

In the annals of video games, there are an uncountable number of products — canceled games, scrapped hardware — that feel as though they’re lost to time. But most of the time they’re only forgotten, ...

One of Sonic Mania's best additions will be available in Sega Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 when it releases for Nintendo Switch on February 20. Fantasy Zone is a hidden gem, so its Sega Ages release on ...

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