At the turn of the millennium, the gaming world was preparing for the next generation.Sony’s PlayStation 2 loomed large, Microsoft was preparing its first Xbox, and Nintendo was teasing its next big move.Amid all this, Sega made one last, passionate attempt to reclaim its throne — the Dreamcast. Released in 1999 (or 1998 in Japan), … Read more
In the early 1990s, Sega was unstoppable. The Genesis (or Mega Drive) was thriving, its mascot Sonic the Hedgehog rivaled Mario, and the company had cultivated a rebellious, edgy identity that resonated with gamers. But then, ambition turned into overextension. Between 1992 and 1995, Sega launched two major add-ons for the Genesis: the Sega CD … Read more
When the Sega Dreamcast launched in 1999, it was more than just another gaming console — it was a vision of the future. At a time when most players were still swapping memory cards and plugging in analog controllers, Sega dared to ask a revolutionary question: “What if the console connected to the world?” The … Read more
The Sega Saturn, released in 1994 in Japan and 1995 in North America, was supposed to cement Sega’s dominance after the Genesis. Instead, it became one of the company’s most infamous missteps. Despite boasting advanced hardware and a library of strong 2D titles, the Saturn struggled against Sony’s PlayStation and Nintendo’s upcoming N64. For many, … Read more
When people think of Sega, the first image is usually Sonic the Hedgehog speeding across a loop. But Sega’s story stretches far beyond Sonic. From pioneering arcade cabinets in the 1960s to challenging Nintendo in the home console market, Sega rose to become one of gaming’s most innovative — and daring — companies. This article … Read more
In the pantheon of video game consoles, few systems evoke as much nostalgia and reverence as the Sega Dreamcast. Released in 1998 (Japan) and 1999 (worldwide), the Dreamcast was Sega’s ambitious, final bid to reclaim its dominance in the home console market. It was a machine that was ahead of its time, packed with innovations … Read more
In the late 1980s, video gaming was ruled by one name: Nintendo. But as the NES dominated living rooms across the globe, a fierce challenger emerged from Japan—Sega, with its sleek and powerful Master System. While it never outsold Nintendo’s behemoth in the West, the Sega Master System brought genuine innovation, powerful hardware, and an … Read more