As the console’s 30 th anniversary approaches, Sega has announced that it will release a mini version of the Mega Drive—which is what the Sega Genesis was called everywhere outside of North ...

The Sega Genesis, or the Mega Drive as it was called outside the US, was the height of Sega's power as a console maker. Not only was it home to several all-time Sega games, including some that ...

It's hard to overstate how unforgiving ’90s game culture was for kids. Unlike today’s diversified gaming landscape, the 16-bit era was built almost exclusively for children. Video games had barely ...

If you were a console gamer in the early 90s, you probably picked your side – you were either Sega or Nintendo. Now the console wars are playing out again, in miniature. Two years after Nintendo ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sega has confirmed the U.S. release date for its Genesis Mini 2. The compact console's appearance is based on the second version of the Sega ...

One of the coolest items we've probably received all year came to us this month from SEGA as they sent us a SEGA Genesis Mini to review. Back in the day, when it came to most video games you were one ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

After toying with lackluster miniature versions of its Genesis console, Sega finally hit its stride with the Genesis Mini. The HDMI-equipped emulation device faithfully recreates the 16-bit experience ...

The miniature console fad has abated since its NES Classic and SNES Classic peak, with fewer companies giving the concept a shot. Sega remains an exception, however, as it’s launching not one but two ...

Go to Target or Walmart today, and you are very likely to see plug-and-play Sega systems on the shelves, marketed as “Sega Genesis Flashback.” These consoles come preloaded with more than 80 games and ...

Mortal Kombat has long been one of the most popular fighting game franchises, as well as one of the most violent gaming IPs. This made it particularly controversial in the '90s, with ports to home ...