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New Firmware for Fenrir Duo
New firmware was released last month for the Fenrir — but only for its newest model, the Duo. Version 1.5.8 of the firmware can be downloaded at the official website,…
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Radiant Silvergun on Switch Gets Bug Fixes, Top Score Replay Website
A patch to fix bugs in Radiant Silvergun’s Nintendo Switch port went live earlier this month, the publisher announced. Live Wire said Dec. 2 that it had delivered version 1.0.4,…
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More Games, Controllers Supported by Saturn MiSTer Core
The Saturn core of the MiSTer FPGA got a significant update a few weeks ago to increase game compatibility followed by a smaller update to improve support for controllers. Developer…
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Suchie-Pai Saturn Tribute Collection Hits Japanese e-Shop and Retailers
The Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai franchise’s Saturn entries were released on Switch in Japan today, its publisher announced. A part of its Saturn Tribute line, City Connection released the four mahjong/adventure/dating…
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Hotel Dusk Precursor ‘Blue Chicago Blues’ Needs Translator
On Friday, November 25, 2022, SegaXtreme member Arjak released their first English v0.1 Demo Patch for the SEGA Saturn FMV game, J.B. Harold: Blue Chicago Blues. A project similar to…
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Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute Hits Modern Platforms
The Saturn version of 2D sidescrolling shooter Elevator Action Returns was released worldwide for modern platforms today, its publisher announced. 極秘データを入手し脱出せよ！傑作2Dアクションの家庭用バージョンが新機能を搭載して復活！『エレベーターアクション リターンズ Sトリビュート』Nintendo Switch、PlayStation 4、Xbox One、Steamにて本日発売！▼公式サイトhttps://t.co/O536JkLFkS#エレベーターアクションリターンズ pic.twitter.com/E9EybnLalO— CITY CONNECTION (@claricedisc)…
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UPDATE: SHINING FORCE III – English Translation Patch v.24 RELEASED!
On Monday, November 21, 2022, a new patch (Version 24) was released by the Shining Force III English Translation Project. This replaces the last patch, v23, released over a year…
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Cleopatra Fortune S-Tribute Hits Modern Platforms
The Saturn version of arcade puzzle game Cleopatra Fortune was released worldwide for modern platforms today, its publisher announced. エジプトが舞台の思考型パズルゲームが新機能を搭載して復活！『クレオパトラフォーチュン Sトリビュート』Nintendo Switch、PlayStation 4、Xbox One、Steamにて本日発売！▼公式サイトhttps://t.co/TFMDnDHRiJ#クレオパトラフォーチュン #Sトリビュート pic.twitter.com/Ga37U8bkfU— CITY CONNECTION (@claricedisc) November…
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Replacement Cases: A New Challenger…
For at least a couple years now, NTSC-U Saturn (and Sega CD) fans have had a go-to source for their long box replacement cases. Back around 2018, an American gentleman…
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Yuji Naka, Sonic creator, arrested for insider trading
Tying him to an insider trading case surrounding a new installment of Dragon Quest, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office arrested Yuji Naka, 57, sometime Friday morning according to Fuji…
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Updates to Music, Stability for Games on Saturn MiSTer Core
There have been some significant updates to the Saturn core of the MiSTer FPGA since Shiro checked in on its progress last month. The most recent update came this week…
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Saturn Bomberman Fight!! Fan Translation Beta Released for Patreon Supporters
Thanks to the incredible Malenko, we are proud to present the Saturn Bomberman Fight!! Fan Translation beta for Patreon supporters!Currently, this changes the character select screen, and other small changes…
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Saturn Versions of Elevator Action Returns and Cleopatra Fortune Coming to Modern Consoles
City Connection announced today that it intends to release two more Saturn games on modern platforms by the end of the year as part of its “S-Tribute” line. Cleopatra Fortune…
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‘Mac’ Version of Sacred Pools Is Actually a Newer Saturn Build
Tuesday evening brought yet another revelation in the wake of preservationists at Gaming Alexandria releasing long-lost prototypes of Sacred Pools — the “Mac” version of the game is actually another…
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Update: Sacred Pools Resembles Rebellion, a Nearly 20-Year-Old Prototype
Hours after long-lost Saturn prototype The Sacred Pools was uploaded to the Internet yesterday, Blueskyrunner pointed out in the Shiro Discord server that it has a striking resemblance to another…
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Prototypes of ‘The Sacred Pools’ Released by Preservationists
Earlier today, preservationists released a playable prototype of a Sega-developed game canceled in 1997: The Sacred Pools. In 1996, Sega announced The Sacred Pools, an adults-only FMV game for the…
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Saturn’s unreleased “Prize Fighter” port resurfaces
Digital Pictures games are forever destined to the “love them or hate them” category. But any time a canceled Sega Saturn game appears in working form, regardless of the game,…
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Rieko Kodama, famed Phantasy Star designer, has died
Many knew her by the alias Phoenix Rie. The woman recognized for her roles in the Phantasy Star series, Skies of Arcadia, Magic Knight Rayearth, and several dozen SEGA video…
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Satiator Fixes Issue With ‘Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter’ at Last
When Professor Abrasive released the Satiator — the optical drive emulator he invented that plugs into the Saturn’s rear VCD card port — it could play hundreds of games off…
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Dreamcast Gets First Online Homebrew Game: Driving Strikers
The Saturn homebrew scene has been buzzing in recent years but so has the Dreamcast one, which has marked big milestone — the first online-capable fan-made game for Sega’s last…
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New MiSTer Core Update Improves Audio, Adds Interlace Support
Just a week after the previous one, a new update to the Saturn core for the MiSTer FPGA was released today. It can be downloaded by going to the developer’s…
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VM2: The Next-Gen VMU Indiegogo Campaign Successfully Funded!
Back in September, we covered the Indiegogo launch for the VM2, the next-gen MicroSD compatible VMU for the Dreamcast. Even further back, we also covered the concept by Chris Diaoglou…
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Radiant Silvergun on Switch to Get Physical Printing; Patch Fixes Audio Bugs
The Switch port of classic Sega Saturn shmup Radiant Silvergun is set for physical release via prolific physical game publisher Limited Run Games. Limited Run announced the physical version today,…
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Significant Improvements Made to SDLoader’s Speed, Form Factor and Feature Set
The people working on the SDLoader have made significant improvements since it was revealed less than six weeks ago, from improved speeds and a new feature to a more appealing…
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Saturn MiSTer Core Update Improves Game Compatibility
An update to the Saturn core for the MiSTer FPGA was released yesterday. It can be grabbed by going to the developer’s GitHub page, logging in and downloading the Saturn_20220930…
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News Roundup for the Week of Sept. 25
There haven’t been any big stories in the world of Sega Saturn this week, but there have been a few notable odds and ends, so here’s a roundup of them….
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SHIRO! MAGAZINE – ISSUE 01 – LIMITED PRINT EDITION OUT NOW!
After months of preparation, SHIRO! Magazine Issue 01 is now up for public purchase! Back in 2018, Dave & Peter, decided they would love to create their own game magazine,…
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Radiant Silvergun Relisted on North American eShop
Radiant Silvergun has reappeared on the North American eShop a week after its publisher, Live Wire, abruptly pulled it. Live Wire tweeted just before noon Eastern Daylight Time today that…
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Konami Is Remastering Suikoden 1 and 2
Konami announced remasters of classic RPGs Suikoden 1 and 2 this morning at a presentation at the Tokyo Game Show. Called “Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and…
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The X68000 Z, A Mini For the X68000 Announced At Tokyo Game Show!
On Twitter, a post by 4Gamer started circulating around, announcing the, “X68000 Z”, a revival of the X68000 system: 【PR】新生X68000誕生。瑞起の「X68000 Z」は10月8日に予約受付を開始。TGS 2022の4Gamerブースではモック展示＆投稿企画を実施https://t.co/QWcPCRND3t pic.twitter.com/vmUZcdHCO7— 4Gamer (@4GamerNews) September 14, 2022 Basically, the…
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Radiant Silvergun Releases on Nintendo Switch
Legendary Sega Saturn shmup Radiant Silvergun was released on the Nintendo Switch’s eShop this week — and promptly yanked off of the North American store just hours later. Its developer,…
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iFixRetro’s Fixed Up And Modded Super Prologue 21 Sega Saturn Ultra Console
Recently, iFixRetro came into possession a Super Prologue 21, a Karaoke Unit based on the SEGA Saturn hardware sold to bars and Karaoke venues specifically for, well playing Karaoke. They…
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VM2: The Next-Gen MicroSD VMU Indiegogo Launched!
We’ve recently covered the announcement of Chris Diaoglou’s VM2 in a previous article, but now they have launched an Indiegogo campaign to help make this project for the masses! For…
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Soul Hackers 2 Launches Today
Soul Hackers 2 launched on modern platforms today, the first direct sequel to Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 25 years after its first release on the Sega Saturn. The sequel retains…
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Soul Hackers for 3DS Emulator Citra Gets PSX/Saturn UI Texture Pack
Twitter user Stickman Sham has just released a PSX/Saturn UI Texture pack for the game Soul Hackers on the 3DS Emulator Citra: Soul Hackers PSX/Saturn texture pack for Citrahttps://t.co/FvfPHlEMrz pic.twitter.com/V2kgUhhofE—…