On this day in 1990 Sega released the second movie-licensed game for its Genesis: Ghostbusters. This awesome platformer has no relation to the Activision game, thankfully! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16 https://youtu.be/MQkwwV2488g?si=Edte7bn64agHoZbG
Ghostbusters - Generation 16 Episode #048

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On this day in 1990 Sega released Columns on the Genesis. This gem-matching game was their answer to Tetris, and would go on to spawn multiple sequels. #GenesisDoes #Generation16 #Sega https://youtu.be/CZIhOjJYmmE?si=gcADvgCWxGZO1mg2
Columns - Generation 16 Episode #047

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On this day in 1990 @Sega released Twin Hawk, a port of the Toaplan arcade game for the Mega Drive/Genesis. Sadly, this unique shooter never got a North American release at the time! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16 https://youtu.be/6X1qtU-LqaQ?si=DgxgidsjYUxKy50s
Twin Hawk - Generation 16 Episode #046

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On this day in 1989 Technosoft released Thunder Force II for the @Sega Mega Drive, the very first 3rd party game for the system! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16 https://youtu.be/qtjSb6JWm7U?si=0WDB-PTq5tJ9D2Bp
Thunder Force II - Generation 16 Episode #009

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On this day in 1990, Sunsoft released Tel Tel Mahjong, the fist online-capable game for the @Sega Mega Drive. Unfortunately the Mega Modem itself wouldn't come out for another five months! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16 https://youtu.be/JQs3uYnLS-c?si=dIAm85c3gbpLFPwR
Tel-Tel Mahjong - Generation 16 Episode #044

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1990 was a landmark year for shooters on the @Sega Genesis, and on June 8, Technosoft released a classic: Thunder Force III! #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16 https://youtu.be/1oXualbKv64?si=BEWejIAw77K-0E9d
Thunder Force III - Generation 16 Episode #045

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In June 1990 Electronic Arts kicked off its Sega Genesis library by releasing something completely unique to the system - Populous! #Sega #ElectronicArts #GenesisDoes #Generation16 https://youtu.be/oZHbPgm4oOU?si=h0e7X4hTixrGbMy0
Populous - Generation 16 Episode #050

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In June of 1990, Electronic Arts joined the Sega Genesis family by releasing the first 1-1 fighter on the system, Budokan: The Martial Spirit. #Sega #ElectronicArts #GenesisDoes #Generation16 https://youtu.be/nA3-ipPHAz8?si=BeUy2y37hWpILL0V
Budokan: The Martial Spirit - Generation 16 Episode #051

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In June 1990 Electronic Arts released its first ever games for the Sega Genesis, kicking off one of the most important and successful legacies in console gaming! #Generation16 #Sega #GenesisDoes https://youtu.be/lSs92jN0VUc?si=ESpna9TLNCDy6gAO
Electronic Arts Comes to Genesis - Generation 16 Episode #049

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In May of 1990 Samsung brought the Mega Drive to South Korea, rebranded as the Super Gam*Boy before it was eventually renamed the Super Aladdin Boy. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16 https://youtu.be/FHK9UYuMwQs?si=fk1B_gpzI07dVkOp
The Mega Drive in South Korea - Generation 16 Episode #043

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