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LEGO and SEGA revealed a non-functioning, 479-piece Sega Genesis/Mega Drive brick-building set (40926) with detachable controllers and decorative stickers, launching June 1, 2026 at £34.99 / €39.99 / $39.99. The model measures about 4 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 12 cm deep (controllers ~2 cm high, 8 cm wide, 24 cm deep) and can be customized to resemble either console.
SEGA issued a statement mourning Hideki Sato, the hardware visionary behind iconic consoles like the Mega Drive/Sega Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast, who led the company as president from 2001 to 2003. The firm credits him with foundational contributions to SEGA and the broader gaming industry and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Damien McFerran shares his surprise upon discovering that the laser scan of the Konami logo screen varies in color across different gaming platforms, with purple on SNES, green on Mega Drive, and blue on PC Engine, a detail he had never noticed before.
Earthion is a modern shoot 'em up game developed for the Mega Drive by Yuzo Koshiro and Makoto Wada, celebrating the console's legacy with new software that has garnered significant interest. The game was developed using modern tools like SGDK and features advanced audio design, with plans for release on modern platforms and an arcade version. The project highlights the enduring appeal of the Mega Drive and the passion of its creators for retro gaming.
Hyperkin has announced the upcoming release of the Mega 95, a handheld device that can play classic Sega Mega Drive games. The device features a five-inch screen, a 10-hour battery life, and a USB-C dock with controller ports and HDMI output. Hyperkin, known for its RetroN series, is also developing a new controller called the DuchesS, based on the second incarnation of the original Xbox's joypad. No pricing or release date has been announced for either product.
Nintendo has added four Sega Genesis / Mega Drive games, including The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Landstalker, and Crusader of Centy, to the Switch Online Expansion Pack. These games offer a variety of genres, from action side-scrollers to action-adventures, and can be played with a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a subscription to the higher-priced Expansion Pack tier.