35 years ago this month DreamWorks released Trampoline Terror on the Genesis, a Masaya-developed action game that oddly enough was never released in Japan! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Trampoline Terror! - Generation 16 Episode #096
This quirky little puzzle game from Masaya and NCS is surprisingly fun, if a bit repetitive.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
35 years ago this month DreamWorks released Trampoline Terror on the Genesis, a Masaya-developed action game that oddly enough was never released in Japan! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago this month, Tom Kalinske joined Sega of America, charged with turning around the fortunes of the Genesis ahead of the launch of the SNES. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Tom Kalinske Joins Sega - Generation 16 Episode #086
In November, 1990, Sega recruited ex-Matchbox executive Tom Kalinske to head up Sega of America, replacing Michael Katz and shifting the path of the Genesis.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
35 years ago this month, Tom Kalinske joined Sega of America, charged with turning around the fortunes of the Genesis ahead of the launch of the SNES. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago this month OziSoft brought the Sega Mega Drive to the land down under! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
The Mega Drive in Australia - Generation 16 Episode #081
The Mega Drive is released in another country where it sees great success! Sega's 16-bitter was distributed by OziSoft down under. Check it out!
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November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
35 years ago this month OziSoft brought the Sega Mega Drive to the land down under! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago this month Accolade joined the Genesis family sans license with a port of their puzzle game, Ishido: The Way of Stones. Sega and Accolade would eventually address the unlicensed situation in court. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Ishido: The Way of Stones - Generation 16 Episode #094
PC publisher Accolade takes a swing at the Genesis with this interesting puzzler. Ishido sets the stage for a clash that would redefine the relationship between Sega and its third party publishers.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
35 years ago this month Accolade joined the Genesis family sans license with a port of their puzzle game, Ishido: The Way of Stones. Sega and Accolade would eventually address the unlicensed situation in court. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago today Electronic Arts released John Madden Football on the Sega Genesis, kicking off one of the most important and enduring franchises of all time. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
John Madden Football - Generation 16 Episode #087
John Madden Football by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis. What is there to say? The birth of an iconic franchise that's currently into its third decade.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
35 years ago today Electronic Arts released John Madden Football on the Sega Genesis, kicking off one of the most important and enduring franchises of all time. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Players who purchased a Sega Mega Modem on this day 35 years ago had the option to jump on the information superhighway and download a new golf game for their console: Putter Golf! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
[Sega Game Toshokan] Putter Golf - Generation 16 Episode #084
Sega Game Library (Sega Game Toshokan)'s Putter Golf by Sega for the Mega Drive. This cartridge was released alongside the Sega Mega Modem, and gave users access to an online magazine as well as a…
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November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Players who purchased a Sega Mega Modem on this day 35 years ago had the option to jump on the information superhighway and download a new golf game for their console: Putter Golf! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
When Sega released the Mega Modem it launched a series of downloadable text adventures based on Phantasy Star II. The first focused on the bounty hunter, Amia. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
[Sega Game Toshokan] Phantasy Star II: Amia no Boken - Generation 16 Episode #085
One of the very first downloads for the Japanese Mega Modem was the first in a series of games exploring the backstory of Sega's flagship RPG, Phantasy Star II.
This first game covers the story of…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When Sega released the Mega Modem it launched a series of downloadable text adventures based on Phantasy Star II. The first focused on the bounty hunter, Amia. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago today Sega took the Mega Drive online with the launch of the Mega Modem. Players could go head to head, download new games, and even take advantage of voice chat! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Sega Mega Modem - Generation 16 Episode #083
The Sega Mega Modem for the Genesis. In late 1990 Sega and Sunsoft leapt onto the information superhighway on, of all things, a 16-bit home video game console. One of those instances where Sega was…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
35 years ago today Sega took the Mega Drive online with the launch of the Mega Modem. Players could go head to head, download new games, and even take advantage of voice chat! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
On this day in 1989 Sega released one of the earliest puzzle games on the Mega Drive - Zoom. It was a port of a previous puzzle game on the Amiga and Commodore 64. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Zoom! - Generation 16 Episode #018
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Cyclone System
Released: November 3, 1989
One of the earliest puzzle games for the Genesis was actually a port of a game originally found not the Amiga and Commodore 64.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On this day in 1989 Sega released one of the earliest puzzle games on the Mega Drive - Zoom. It was a port of a previous puzzle game on the Amiga and Commodore 64. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago today Toaplan brought it's first self-published shooter to the Sega Mega Drive - Fire Shark. This is a hidden gem in a sea of early Mega Drive shooters. Check it out! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Fire Shark - Generation 16 Episode #082
Fire Shark by DreamWorks for the Sega Genesis. Yet another Toaplan shooter comes to the Mega Drive. Fire Shark marks the first time where the developer itself published the game in Japan.
Fire…
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November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
35 years ago today Toaplan brought it's first self-published shooter to the Sega Mega Drive - Fire Shark. This is a hidden gem in a sea of early Mega Drive shooters. Check it out! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
When the Mega Drive launched on this day in 1988 it came complete with two arcade ports, the lesser of which was Super Thunder Blade. Not a terrible game, but definitely wasn't that successful in capturing the spectacle found in the coin op! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Super Thunder Blade - Generation 16 Episode #002
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega Consumer Development Division #2
Released: October 29, 1988
One of two launch games for the Mega Drive in Japan. Super Thunder Blade is another arcade port, meant to…
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October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
When the Mega Drive launched on this day in 1988 it came complete with two arcade ports, the lesser of which was Super Thunder Blade. Not a terrible game, but definitely wasn't that successful in capturing the spectacle found in the coin op! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
On this day in 1988 Sega's 16-bit Mega Drive launched with two games. One of which was a sequel to their smash arcade hit, Space Harrier. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Space Harrier II - Generation 16 Episode #001
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega Development Division #2
Released: October 29, 1988
This is a clip from Generation 16 - Episode 001.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
On this day in 1988 Sega's 16-bit Mega Drive launched with two games. One of which was a sequel to their smash arcade hit, Space Harrier. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago today Seibu Kaihatsu's unique shooter, Dynamite Duke, came to the Mega Drive. Yet another example of Sega bringing other publisher's arcade games home to their 16-bit console! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Dynamite Duke - Generation 16 Episode #080
Dynamite Duke by Sega for the Genesis. This Seibu Kaihatsu arcade shooter loses a certain something during its trip to the 16-bit console.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
35 years ago today Seibu Kaihatsu's unique shooter, Dynamite Duke, came to the Mega Drive. Yet another example of Sega bringing other publisher's arcade games home to their 16-bit console! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
This isn't right. Halo on Playstation? I'm not even a Halo player, but this isn't right man. This may be even weirder than Sonic the Hedgehog on a Nintendo console.
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Master Chief comes to PlayStation.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on PS5 next year, rebuilt and modernized with 2-player local co-op and 4-player online co-op: play.st/4oAYnr5
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on PS5 next year, rebuilt and modernized with 2-player local co-op and 4-player online co-op: play.st/4oAYnr5
October 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This isn't right. Halo on Playstation? I'm not even a Halo player, but this isn't right man. This may be even weirder than Sonic the Hedgehog on a Nintendo console.
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35 years ago today Sunsoft released Tel-Tel Stadium for the Sega Mega Drive. This attractive baseball management sim was yet another online game for the console that hit the market before the modem was even available. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Tel-Tel Stadium - Generation 16 Episode #078
Tel-Tel Stadium by Sunsoft for the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis. This is the second game released by Sunsoft that features online play, even though the Mega Drive's Modem attachment had not even been…
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October 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
35 years ago today Sunsoft released Tel-Tel Stadium for the Sega Mega Drive. This attractive baseball management sim was yet another online game for the console that hit the market before the modem was even available. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
On this day in 1989 the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis saw its first movie-licensed games with Rambo III. This overhead shooter wasn't too shabby, and for some reason featured Rutger Hauer? #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Rambo III - Generation 16 Episode #017
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega
Released: October 21, 1989
The very first movie-licensed game for the Genesis is not bad, but it's nothing special. I can't comment on how closely this follows the…
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October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On this day in 1989 the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis saw its first movie-licensed games with Rambo III. This overhead shooter wasn't too shabby, and for some reason featured Rutger Hauer? #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago today Namco continued to support Sega's Mega Drive/Genesis by releasing Burning Force, yet another solid arcade port for the console! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Burning Force - Generation 16 Episode #077
Burning Force by Namco for the Sega Genesis. Namco continues supporting the Mega Drive in spite of Nintendo with this kinda shallow arcade port.
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October 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
35 years ago today Namco continued to support Sega's Mega Drive/Genesis by releasing Burning Force, yet another solid arcade port for the console! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
On this day in 1992 Sega launched the Sega CD add-on for the Genesis in North America. It ended up being one of my all-time favourite systems. Join me as I wander down memory lane about my time with the console! #Sega #GenesisDoes #SegaCD
Growing Up Gaming - The Sega CD
The 90s were my favourite time in gaming and the Sega CD was one of my favourite consoles. My interest in the idea of multimedia gaming made it the perfect platform!
Join me as I wander down memory…
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October 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
On this day in 1992 Sega launched the Sega CD add-on for the Genesis in North America. It ended up being one of my all-time favourite systems. Join me as I wander down memory lane about my time with the console! #Sega #GenesisDoes #SegaCD
35 years ago today Activision and Sanritsu brought an early 1-1 fighting game to the Genesis with Slaughter Sport, aka Fatman, aka Tongue of the Fatman, aka Mondu's Fight Palace. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Slaughter Sport - Generation 16 Episode #076
Slaughter Sport by Razorsoft for the Sega Genesis. This game existed under many different names before making its way to the Mega Drive/Genesis. Check it out to see what its story has to do with the…
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October 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
35 years ago today Activision and Sanritsu brought an early 1-1 fighting game to the Genesis with Slaughter Sport, aka Fatman, aka Tongue of the Fatman, aka Mondu's Fight Palace. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago today (Game Creative Staff...) Wolf Team joined the Sega Mega Drive family with FZ Senki Axis. Renovation would eventually bring this mech shooter to North America as Final Zone. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Final Zone - Generation 16 Episode #075
Final Zone by Renovation for the Sega Genesis. Developer Wolf Team makes its debut with this 3/4 view shooter that looks more impressive than it actually is. The series has a pretty interesting…
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October 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
35 years ago today (Game Creative Staff...) Wolf Team joined the Sega Mega Drive family with FZ Senki Axis. Renovation would eventually bring this mech shooter to North America as Final Zone. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
It's Shining Tuesday! Join me over at twitch.tv/sewart in one hour and see if I can polish off Shining Force CD! #shiningforce #sega #segacd #genesisdoes #twitch
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
It's Shining Tuesday! Join me over at twitch.tv/sewart in one hour and see if I can polish off Shining Force CD! #shiningforce #sega #segacd #genesisdoes #twitch
On this day in 1989 Asmik joined the Sega Mega Drive family with a port of T&E Soft's Hydlide. Seismic would eventually bring this mediocre RPG to the Genesis in North America. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Super Hydlide - Generation 16 Episode #016
Publisher: Seismic
Developer: T&E Soft
Released: October 6, 1989
Hydlide is a series I've never understood. More particularly, I've never understood how it's spawned so many sequels when every one…
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October 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On this day in 1989 Asmik joined the Sega Mega Drive family with a port of T&E Soft's Hydlide. Seismic would eventually bring this mediocre RPG to the Genesis in North America. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
On this day in 1989 Sega released a home port of Yu Suzuki's Super Hang-On for the Mega Drive. Not only was it a solid representation of the arcade game, but came complete with a full campaign mode. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Super Hang-On - Generation 16 Episode #015
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega
Released: October 6, 1989
The third super-scaler port to the Mega Drive ups the ante with the inclusion of a full career mode where players can earn cash to upgrade…
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October 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On this day in 1989 Sega released a home port of Yu Suzuki's Super Hang-On for the Mega Drive. Not only was it a solid representation of the arcade game, but came complete with a full campaign mode. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago today Taito released the sequel to its beloved Bubble Bobble on the Sega Mega Drive. Rainbow Islands was a fantastic port, and well worth tracking down for those of us who didn't get to play it back then! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Rainbow Islands Extra - Generation 16 Episode #073
Rainbow Islands Extra by Taito for the Sega Genesis. This is a much beloved game, and I have to admit that I never understood why until I played it for show.
Support Generation 16 -…
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October 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
35 years ago today Taito released the sequel to its beloved Bubble Bobble on the Sega Mega Drive. Rainbow Islands was a fantastic port, and well worth tracking down for those of us who didn't get to play it back then! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
35 years ago Tengen brought its arcade puzzler, Klax, home to Sega's Genesis. Little did the team know that the game had already been released on the system by Namco in Japan. The 90s were a weird time. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16 #Klax #Tengen
Klax (Tengen) - Generation 16 Episode #072
Publisher: Tengen
Developer: Tengen
Released: Winter, 1990
Atari Games' answer to Tetris is also the very first game published by Tengen for the Genesis. Kinda weird that the Japanese version of the…
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October 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
35 years ago Tengen brought its arcade puzzler, Klax, home to Sega's Genesis. Little did the team know that the game had already been released on the system by Namco in Japan. The 90s were a weird time. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16 #Klax #Tengen