OSSM 3 - january 1996

August 8th, 2017, 20:39 Posted By: wraggster

This is a great read for fans of the Sega Saturn, heres the rundown:

This week we stay with the Official Sega Saturn Magazine, but jump back in time a year and a half from last time to issue 3 that came out in january of 1997.
This remastered edition was originally scanned in 2011 and has this past couple of months gone through a meticulous process to fix tons of little lingering issues as well as a couple of bigger ones that have been stamped out with this edition.
There is a ton of great content in this issue so let's get started. First up we have the arcade version of Manx TT, followed by features for Mystaria, Guardian Heroes and Sega Rally. All for the Sega Saturn. On top of this, we also have several Saturn reviews ligned up: Sega Rally, Galactic Attack, Virtua Racing and Worms.

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Sega Pro 8 - june 1992

August 8th, 2017, 20:24 Posted By: wraggster

Relive Some Sega MagaZine history, heres more details:

This week we go back in time 25 years to the summer of 1992 with the remastered version of issue 8 of Sega Pro.
This issue includes quite a few timeless classics, so let's get started: first of we have a review for the Mega Drive classic Alisia Dragoon. Then we move on to the review of one of the best games on the Game Gear: Monster World 2: The Dragon's Trap, known in the west as Wonderboy 3: The Dragon's Trap, which just recently got a beautiful remaster of it's own for the PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Now we move on to a classic movie conversion: The Terminator and we finish off this update with a somewhat forgotten shoot em up: Trouble Shooter.

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McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure Restoration - Genesis Rom Hack

July 16th, 2017, 21:18 Posted By: wraggster

For fans of the Genesis game McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure, this is a romhack that brings back stuff that was edited out:

This hack restores all the content that got censored in the American version of this game back to their original format.
The 0xED hex editor was used for this project.
Want to thank rainponcho for helping on this project.

More info --> http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3557/

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higan 0.102 - Multi System emulator Released

February 8th, 2017, 22:01 Posted By: wraggster

Higan the Super Nintendo/GameBoy/GameBoy Color/GameBoy Advance/Sega Master System (Mark III)/Sega Game Gear/Sega Mega Drive (Genesis)/NEC PC Engine (Turbografx-16) emulator has been updated , heres whats new:

- This release adds very preliminary emulation of the Sega Master System (Mark III), Sega Game Gear, Sega Mega Drive (Genesis), and NEC PC Engine (Turbografx-16). These cores do not yet offer sound emulation, save states or cheat codes.

More info --> http://byuu.org/


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HDMI Adapter for Dreamcast News

February 8th, 2017, 21:26 Posted By: wraggster

Akura is the codename of the VGA to HDMI adapter for the Dreamcast and it looks awesome, the akura doesn't need an external power supply or any additional cables in order for the user to connect a Dreamcast to a HDMI-equipped display.

Simply plug the Akura into a Dreamcast, and then plug a HDMI cable into the Akura.

Heres the features

• 480p video output via HDMI
• RGB/VGA switch to select the 15khz RGB mode or the 31khz VGA mode
• HDMI connector for plugging to your TV/monitor
• Headphone audio output jack for plugging to a Hi-Fi or TV
• Scanliner ON/OFF switch to turn it on or off
• Scanliner Even/Odd switch for selecting even or odd scan lines
• Scanliner Width switch for selecting thin or thick scan lines
• Luminosity adjustment as a bonus feature
• High quality custom made Dreamcast audio/video cable

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GDEMU News

February 6th, 2017, 21:23 Posted By: wraggster

GDEMU the SD card based replacement for the optical drive in Dreamcast console has had a new news update for the project:

Once again I found out that someone has bought out all the plastic pegs that I use for GDEMU. Like, a few thousans of them that were just sitting there, undisturbed for months, so I figured no need to rush with purchases, right? Well, apparently not so. Obviosuly I orderd more but my supplier replied they don’t expect them any sooner than week 14 of 2017. And that is the problem, I have some left but the bag is almost empty.
There’s still a chance I will get the pegs earlier – I’m not going to bet on this though so I’ll make more Phoebes now along with GDEMUs. I really dislike doing two things at once because it’s slower but I don’t have much choice now. I’ll try to build a small buffer first and sometime in the middle of February I’ll open orders again. GDEMU run will be pretty short due to that peg shortage issue. There is a potential workaround for this, namely cutting longer pegs that are available to required length but I don’t have tools to do it quickly and nicely. So it’s a backup solution but not one I’m looking foward to.

More information Here --> https://gdemu.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/thunderstruck/

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Official Sega Magazine 18 - june 1995

February 6th, 2017, 21:15 Posted By: wraggster

The guys over at out of print archive bring back magazines from the dead and digitize them, its great for fans of retro, heres there latest release:

Today we return to the Official Sega Magazine with issue 18, where we get some more glimpses at the upcoming Sega Saturn games as well as a couple of top Mega Drive gems.
Our preview for this issue starts of with a feature on Alien Soldier for the Mega Drive, followed by the review for it as well. Then we take a look at two brilliant SNK fighting classics that made their way over to the Mega CD: Samurai Shodown and Fatal Fury Special.
Before we move on to the Saturn games, we take a closer look at the review of Knuckles' Chaotix for the 32X.
Now we turn our attention to Astal and Cyber Speedway, both on the Sega Saturn, before finishing up with a showcase on the arcade version of Virtua Fighter 2.

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New Translations Released for Sega Consoles

February 6th, 2017, 20:54 Posted By: wraggster

Over at Romhacking.Net they have released a load of new translation releases for Sega Consoles:

Syd of Valis (Spanish)(Fully Playable)(GEN)
Mercs (Spanish)(Fully Playable)(GEN)
M.U.S.H.A.: Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor (Spanish)(Fully Playable)(GEN)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Spanish)(Fully Playable)(GEN)
Streets of Rage 2 (Spanish)(Fully Playable)(GEN)
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Dreamcast Shirts Now Available At Urban Outfitters

February 5th, 2017, 19:44 Posted By: wraggster

I love retro gaming and obviously all things Dreamcast and if I was to find a respectful garment of clothing that really shows off for example the Dreamcast to its best then I would probably snap it up. Well it seems the shop Urban Outfitters a clothing shop ive never heard of are selling long sleeved Dreamcast T Shirts for a pricey 35 Pounds, heres their description:

Super-retro tee has been re-made from a vintage item for a unique look. Topped with vintage Dreamcast graphics at the chest and arms. Complete with long sleeves and a rib-knit crewneck.

Are you interested then take a looksy here --> http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/uk/ca...SEARCH+RESULTS

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The Official Sega Dreamcast EU Service Manual

February 4th, 2017, 21:36 Posted By: wraggster

Im sure all of us who have owned a Sega Dreamcast at some stage have had problems, main one for me has been that games reset the machine, yes very annoying, well the team over at Dreamcast Junkyard have put online the official service manual for the Euro Version of the Sega Dreamcast.

If you are brave enough to fix things yourself and risk breaking the console even more then have a gander over here --> http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.u...u-service.html

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Crafti: A Homebrew Minecraft Clone For Dreamcast Released

January 18th, 2017, 21:43 Posted By: wraggster

Gameblabla has released Crafti which is a Minecraft Clone For Dreamcast, the game that has sold mega numbers and even my 6 year old who has autism loves this game, heres a little more details:

Crafti for Dreamcast is a port of the original Crafti - a Minecraft clone developed for Texas Instruments TI-Nspire graphic calculators. There is no music and there are no enemies (so don't go expecting to be chased by a Creeper), but as a proof of concept this is pretty impressive work. There are numerous different block types, including familiar types like water, lava and even explosives and switches etc.

More info here --> http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.u...-for.html#more

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HDTV Compatible Wireless Dreamcast Gun

January 18th, 2017, 21:38 Posted By: wraggster

This is one of the most interesting news pieces ive seen in a long while for the Dreamcast and its regarding a wireless Dreamcast Gun, heres more details:

You may remember the LightConn wireless gun we revealed recently. It comes from hardware modder Chris Diaoglou (the man behind the other wireless peripherals currently available for the Dreamcast), and since the last update the device has undergone a rather impressive overhaul. The LightConn uses the same Bluetooth technology as the DreamConn wireless controller and the KeybConn wireless keyboard, and incorporates a pair of virtual VMUs.

Very interesting, heres more --> http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.u...mcast-gun.html

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In the Line of Fire Kickstarter Cancelled

January 18th, 2017, 21:26 Posted By: wraggster

Some sad news regarding the rather impressive Line of Fire Game that a kickstarter campaign, heres the details:

In the Line of Fire was possibly the most ambitious Kickstarter we've yet seen for the Dreamcast, with a bespoke 3D engine designed from the ground up for Sega's hardware. Not only this, it wasn't a stretch goal for an existing project. A full-on 3D shooter with tactical gameplay elements and multiplayer options specifically created for the Dreamcast. We covered it several times here at the Junkyard, from the first teaser shots to the Kickstarter launch, and we got to preview an early build, and it looked like such a promising game. Sadly, the project didn't get the backing it deserved on Kickstarter and the team appear to have cancelled the game.

More info http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.u...cancelled.html

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SSF Test Version (2016/12/28) - Sega Saturn emulator for Windows

January 10th, 2017, 22:11 Posted By: wraggster

SSF the Sega Saturn emulator for Windows has had a new Test Release, heres whats new:

SSF Test Version (2016/12/28) Changelog:
MARVEL SUPER HEROES VS. A part of the background of STREET FIGHTER was not displayed correctly The bug of sword & sorcery windows was fixed

More info: http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/

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uoYabause v0.3.9 - SEGA Saturn Emulator for WIndows and Android

January 10th, 2017, 22:04 Posted By: wraggster

uoYabause the unofficial version of Yabause the SEGA Saturn Emulator for WIndows and Android has been updated, heres whats new:

uoYabause v0.3.9 Changelog:
Faster rotate screen generation
Implement vertical cell scroll
Fix bug: Transparent polygons are not drawn on GPU tessellation mode.
Improve VDP1 transparent for OpenGL ES 3.1 devices

More info: http://www.uoyabause.org/

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New Sega Official Megadrive Emulator Discovered

January 10th, 2017, 21:25 Posted By: wraggster

Heres something to whet the appetite, someone has found and dumped a Sega Megadrive Emulator for the Dreamcast made by Sega of Europe, sounds awesome and by the looks of things has great emulation too.

Heres the youtube video



More info --> http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.u...lator-for.html

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Official Sega Saturn Magazine 2

January 10th, 2017, 21:20 Posted By: wraggster

The guys over at Out of Print archive have been busy scanning another old magazine which will help those looking to relive the good old sega days:

As always, this new edition has been cleaned up considerably and has quite a few improvements over the old version which was released in 2011. The colour correction makes it look much closer to the original magazine for instance. And everything from the text to possible spots and speck of dust that might have been visible in the old release are cleaned up in this latest version.
As a preview of this issue we have a couple of articles picked out as usual. These include showcases for Vitua Cop, Virtua Fighter 2, X-Men Children of the Atom, and Firestorm Thunderhawk 2.

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GDEMU News

January 5th, 2017, 22:51 Posted By: wraggster

GDEMU has had a news update, for those who need an update, heres more info, GDEMU is an SD card based replacement for the optical drive in Dreamcast console. Rhea is an SD card based replacement for the optical drive in Saturn console. GD-ROM / CD-ROM drives inevitably wear out and fail – as do all mechanical devices – and since the console is no longer being manufactured it’s nearly impossible to source spare parts. This project was meant to provide a “once and for all” solution, since it doesn’t have any moving parts.

Owners of my early GDEMU designs can now 3D-print, for free, a suitable tray for their devices that will replace the felt pads stack and make the whole assembly more secure. All this thanks to Michael Pica, you can download his plans from Thingiverse. There is also a tray for Rhea/Phoebe there – these things not only look neat but also prevent the SD card from falling inside the console during insertion/removal and can offer a small organizer too.

full details here --> https://gdemu.wordpress.com/2016/12/...er-in-the-rye/

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Survival Code: Tech Demo running on Sega Saturn & Dreamcast

January 5th, 2017, 22:40 Posted By: wraggster

Christuserloeser has posted about a Tech Demo called Survival Code which is running on the Dreamcast and also the Sega Saturn:

As shown in the previous in the previous video I finally finished a tool to make easier the process ( ) and now I'm making the last tests in the engine before I start the development of the game.

For this year this is everything I will show about Survival Code however I still have a surprise for the Sega Saturn fans for this Christmas stay tuned next week

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Dreamcast Coding Jam 2016 - only 4 days left

January 5th, 2017, 22:37 Posted By: wraggster

Christuserloeser has posted this news over on DCEmulation:

via https://itch.io/jam/dcjam-2016

Although there have been games released by independent developers on a commercial scale, there hasn't really been that large of a homebrew presence as there was before 2010. In the hopes of getting people interested, I thought that it would be wise to start a Dreamcast Game Jam. The Dreamcast is a great system to develop for, and it's relatively cheap to purchase.

The competition will run from September 09, 2016 to January 9th, 2017. Voting will last between the 9th and the 16th of January 2017. After the games are voted on, a compilation disk(s) will be created so that we have a nice collection of homebrew to play with.

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