A homebrew team has released an English translation patch for Cyber Doll, a 1996 Sega Saturn exclusive RPG developed by Betop and published by I'MAX. The patch marks the first time the dystopian cyberpunk adventure, set in the year 2039, can be played in English. via timeextension.com
Speaking at Tokyo Game Show, Sonic Team lead producer Takashi Iizuka revealed that Sega internally discussed cancelling the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise at one point. Iizuka says he had to fight within the company to keep the series going through its lower periods. via timeextension.com
Indie developer badcomputer has released Razing Core, a new vertical scrolling shooter for the Sega Master System. The game is noted for running with virtually no slowdown or flicker, showcasing strong technical performance on the 8-bit console. via sega-16.com
Sonic Team Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino, who joined Sega in 1991 and worked on the Mega CD/Sega CD add-on, has revealed a unique custom BIOS his coworkers made specifically for him. The piece has been preserved as a memento of his early years at the company. via timeextension.com
A close look at the Sega Saturn game Heir of Zendor reveals a file named 99README.TXT on its disc, containing messages left behind from the game's development. via segasaturnshiro.com
Strictly Limited Games has announced a physical Sega Genesis/Mega Drive release of Mr. Nutz 2: Hoppin Mad, a platformer originally released on Amiga in 1994. The $49.99 edition is available for pre-order now, with a planned release in early 2027. via oldschoolgamermagazine.com
The fan project porting Sega's Model 3 arcade game Star Wars Trilogy Arcade to Dreamcast has released a playable demo. The release comes with a disclaimer addressing the use of AI assistance in the port's development. via timeextension.com
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Sega's OutRun, widely regarded as one of the most influential arcade driving games ever made. The anniversary is being highlighted as one of the year's major arcade milestones. via arcadeheroes.com
The classic Star Wars Trilogy arcade game is being ported to Sega Dreamcast. The arcade shooter featured missions across the original trilogy's key locations and is now reaching the 1990s console after decades. via console-classics.com
Online gaming on the Dreamcast has seen recent activity, with Sega Rally 2 returning to online play. The arcade racer's multiplayer mode is now accessible once more, allowing up to four players to compete together. via thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk
