#GenesisDoes

sewartsewart
2024-06-30

On this day in 1990 Sega released the second movie-licensed game for its Genesis: Ghostbusters. This awesome platformer has no relation to the Activision game, thankfully! youtu.be/MQkwwV2488g?si=Edte7b

sewartsewart
2024-06-30

On this day in 1990 Sega released Columns on the Genesis. This gem-matching game was their answer to Tetris, and would go on to spawn multiple sequels. youtu.be/CZIhOjJYmmE?si=gcADvg

sewartsewart
2024-06-23

On this day in 1990 @Sega released Twin Hawk, a port of the Toaplan arcade game for the Mega Drive/Genesis. Sadly, this unique shooter never got a North American release at the time! youtu.be/6X1qtU-LqaQ?si=Dgxgid

sewartsewart
2024-06-17

On this day in 1989 Technosoft released Thunder Force II for the @Sega Mega Drive, the very first 3rd party game for the system! youtu.be/qtjSb6JWm7U?si=0WDB-P

sewartsewart
2024-06-08

On this day in 1990, Sunsoft released Tel Tel Mahjong, the fist online-capable game for the @Sega Mega Drive. Unfortunately the Mega Modem itself wouldn't come out for another five months! youtu.be/JQs3uYnLS-c?si=dIAm85

sewartsewart
2024-06-08

1990 was a landmark year for shooters on the @Sega Genesis, and on June 8, Technosoft released a classic: Thunder Force III! youtu.be/1oXualbKv64?si=BEWejI

sewartsewart
2024-06-04

In June 1990 Electronic Arts kicked off its Sega Genesis library by releasing something completely unique to the system - Populous! youtu.be/oZHbPgm4oOU?si=h0e7X4

sewartsewart
2024-06-03

In June of 1990, Electronic Arts joined the Sega Genesis family by releasing the first 1-1 fighter on the system, Budokan: The Martial Spirit. youtu.be/nA3-ipPHAz8?si=BeUy2y

sewartsewart
2024-06-02

In June 1990 Electronic Arts released its first ever games for the Sega Genesis, kicking off one of the most important and successful legacies in console gaming! youtu.be/lSs92jN0VUc?si=ESpna9

sewartsewart
2024-05-01

In May of 1990 Samsung brought the Mega Drive to South Korea, rebranded as the Super Gam*Boy before it was eventually renamed the Super Aladdin Boy. youtu.be/FHK9UYuMwQs?si=fk1B_g

sewartsewart
2024-04-29

On this day in 1989 @Sega released the first strategy game for its Mega Drive, SystemSoft Alpha's Super Daisenryaku, complete with soundtrack by Phantasy Star II composer, Tokuhiko Uwabo. youtu.be/k6l3j0huwvY?si=sox9_F

sewartsewart
2024-04-27

On this day in 1990 Sigma released Psy-O-Blade for the @Sega Mega Drive, the first Digital Novel for the system. While it didn't get released in English back in the day, there is an English rom patch available today! youtu.be/Y__lEVSCOlo?si=aeN9Nb

sewartsewart
2024-04-22

On this day in 1989, @Sega released Super League for the Mega Drive. As was its strategy at the time, it would rebrand the game as Tommy Lasorda Baseball in the US and release it alongside the Genesis at launch. youtu.be/42SAFsEuUCY?si=lsLZB7

sewartsewart
2024-04-21

On this day in 1990 @Sega released Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom for the Mega Drive/Genesis. This generation-spanning RPG was the second series sequel in just about a year! youtu.be/uS3OP2_RfJM?si=4eKGP3

sewartsewart
2024-03-23

On this day in 1990 Taito released Final Blow for the Mega Drive, which Sega would rebrand on the Genesis as James "Buster" Douglas Knockout Boxing. youtu.be/_PGWZ06WDvQ?si=J9yg8D

sewartsewart
2024-03-22

On this day in 1990 someone other than Sega released After Burner II, one of the greatest super-scaler arcade games ever, for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. Check out the video for the full story! youtu.be/vykkoZ6oukY?si=ncP34w

sewartsewart
2024-03-21

The Genesis wasn't known for its RPGs, but Sega released an all-time classic right out of the gate. On this day in 1989 Phantasy Star II hit the Mega Drive! youtu.be/kW2OHFTvL0U?si=d-w8Lo

sewartsewart
2024-03-16

On this day in 1990 Masaya released Assault Suit Leynos on the Sega Mega Drive. Rebranded as Target Earth on the Genesis, this unique, hard-as-nails shooter is a cult classic! youtu.be/6wi_eGZ1vXE?si=A5h9kD

sewartsewart
2024-03-09

On this day in 1990 Asmik released its first game for @Sega's Mega Drive: Air Diver. This sub-par After Burner clone is probably best-known for the massive HUD that covered around 50% of the screen! youtu.be/83PaaYXCAHw?si=TkddtT

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