32 Years Ago, One of Gaming’s Most Important and Most Violent Games Ever Released

Years ago, a little game made a big impact, and it was, at the time, the bloodiest, most violent, and important games ever ...
Rock Paper Shotgun

Doom co-creator John Romero's shooter was a casualty of Microsoft's cuts, but it's being "completely redesigned" into a smaller game

John Romero has revealed that his studio's shooter, left in jeopardy following Microsoft's cuts, is being "completely ...
The New York Times

Why the Rings of Saturn Seem as if They’re About to Disappear

During the weekend, the orbits of Earth and Saturn will combine to create an interplanetary optical illusion for anyone with a good telescope and clear skies. By Tom Metcalfe If you head into your ...
TechSpot

Sega Master System: An International Gaming Legend

If you grew up in the United States during the 1980s, you might remember the Master System as Sega's failed early attempt to challenge Nintendo's dominance in home gaming. More likely, you encountered ...
The Escapist

My favorite Sega Saturn game Baroque is getting a collection – and still no official translation

The Sega Saturn is a console that passed me by (oh, Joel – Ed). Maybe because I was an infant, born just two months before the doomed console. However, emulation and FPGA efforts have made it ...
The Verge

Sega reportedly called police after mistakenly scrapping Nintendo dev kits

After purchasing a trove of dev kits from a scrapyard, a video game reseller claims police raided his home and seized the rare consoles. After purchasing a trove of dev kits from a scrapyard, a video ...
The New York Times

The Sega Dreamcast Was the ‘What if?’ Console

With its novelty controllers, internet connection and audacious games, the Dreamcast briefly held the spotlight 25 years ago. By Gabriel Winslow-Yost Most Xbox games are also available on the ...
Android Authority

A promising Sega Saturn emulator brings major improvements in a beefy update

The Ymir emulator for PCs has received a major update that improves performance and compatibility. The Sega Saturn emulator also now offers screenshot functionality and support for two notable Saturn ...
Fast Company

How Sega’s surprise Saturn launch backfired—and changed gaming forever

In May of 1995, the video game industry hosted its first major trade show. Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was designed to shine a spotlight on games, and every major player wanted to stand in it. ...
The Escapist

30 years of Sega Saturn: 5 games that should get remakes

July marks 30 years since the launch of the Sega Saturn console in Europe, and so began three years of its steady decline. Hurriedly released to take on the Sony PlayStation, Sega was in panic mode ...
TweakTown

Doom for the Super Nintendo just got a special edition from Limited Run Games

TL;DR: The original 1993 Doom, a landmark in gaming history, is officially ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 2025 with a special edition cartridge featuring enhanced graphics, all ...