Before the Genesis took off, Sega had already entered the console war with the 8-bit powerhouse known as the Master System. In this episode, we dive into its underrated library, surprising innovations, and why this forgotten console still holds up today!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-369: Why the Sega Master System Deserves More Respect!
00:00 – Intro
04:28 – Games Played Discussion – Helldivers 2
11:54 – Choc played Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Robocop Rogue City
17:44 – Stikz played Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Donkey Kong Bananza
26:55 – Turb played Donkey Kong Bananza
35:52 – Stal played Portrait of Ruin, Dawn of Sorrow, Fallen City Brawl
44:51 – Indie Game of the Week Spotlight – Bombfest
48:55 – Analogue’s 4K-ready Nintendo 64 remake ships this August
https://www.techspot.com/news/108724-analogue-modern-take-nintendo-64-ship-august.html
56:44 – Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake will launch ‘very soon,’ Ubisoft exec says, but he also namedropped Splinter Cell for no apparent reason so maybe he’s still just messing with us
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-remake-will-launch-very-soon-ubisoft-exec-says-but-he-also-namedropped-splinter-cell-for-no-apparent-reason-so-maybe-hes-still-just-messing-with-us/
1:05:44 – A New Fire Emblem Sequel Is Seemingly In Development For Nintendo Switch 2, According To Developer Portfolio
https://flip.it/7cIsTs
1:15:20 – Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder
1:18:55 – Why the Sega Master System Deserves More Respect!
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