Trepanned Jam
@trepannedjam.bsky.social
I repost stuff that I think is neat. Usually something Sega related.
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Beep21 has reported that Hideki Sato, the father of Sega hardware, passed away yesterday at age 71. We planned to publish this article later, but it seems more fitting now to honor Sato's commitment to Sega's quality and legacy.
www.sega-16.com/2026/02/clas...
www.sega-16.com/2026/02/clas...
February 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Beep21 has reported that Hideki Sato, the father of Sega hardware, passed away yesterday at age 71. We planned to publish this article later, but it seems more fitting now to honor Sato's commitment to Sega's quality and legacy.
www.sega-16.com/2026/02/clas...
www.sega-16.com/2026/02/clas...
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I wrote an article for my favorite substack, @ani-obsessive.bsky.social about the research and technique that went into making the light in Spirit Jumper.
February 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I wrote an article for my favorite substack, @ani-obsessive.bsky.social about the research and technique that went into making the light in Spirit Jumper.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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February 13, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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One of Otogirisou's most famous secrets is something called the pink bookmark, a hidden scenario that tells a comedic (and risque) retelling of the game. At one point, Chunsoft even held a campaign where fans could receive a parody manga if they mailed proof that they had obtained the pink bookmark.
February 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
One of Otogirisou's most famous secrets is something called the pink bookmark, a hidden scenario that tells a comedic (and risque) retelling of the game. At one point, Chunsoft even held a campaign where fans could receive a parody manga if they mailed proof that they had obtained the pink bookmark.
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For many companies, the transition to 32-bit consoles meant a shift from 2D to 3D, and Ancient was no exception, although it did not stop making 2D games. This chapter discusses the Saturn version of Shenmue, Thor 2, Vatlva...
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro6/
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vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro6/
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February 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
For many companies, the transition to 32-bit consoles meant a shift from 2D to 3D, and Ancient was no exception, although it did not stop making 2D games. This chapter discusses the Saturn version of Shenmue, Thor 2, Vatlva...
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro6/
Dispo en VF
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro6/
Dispo en VF
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
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I think Sugar & Rockets wanting to help with Zener Works back then in 2000 for Okage: Shadow King probably want them working together with popolocrois ps2 with their tool engine? 🤔
Sadly they get consolidated its internal development by sony itself and only G-artists working on popolo ps2.
Sadly they get consolidated its internal development by sony itself and only G-artists working on popolo ps2.
April 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I think Sugar & Rockets wanting to help with Zener Works back then in 2000 for Okage: Shadow King probably want them working together with popolocrois ps2 with their tool engine? 🤔
Sadly they get consolidated its internal development by sony itself and only G-artists working on popolo ps2.
Sadly they get consolidated its internal development by sony itself and only G-artists working on popolo ps2.
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I never seen this wild arms artwork before... saw it on Famimaga Weekly 1996 dec issue and it was said the art is provide by SCEI themselves to editorial team used as main cover.
Original art by Yukihiko Ito, the original character designer of first wild arms PS1.
Original art by Yukihiko Ito, the original character designer of first wild arms PS1.
February 11, 2026 at 11:19 PM
I never seen this wild arms artwork before... saw it on Famimaga Weekly 1996 dec issue and it was said the art is provide by SCEI themselves to editorial team used as main cover.
Original art by Yukihiko Ito, the original character designer of first wild arms PS1.
Original art by Yukihiko Ito, the original character designer of first wild arms PS1.
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Semi-related, a funny true fact is how Victor Ireland was a devout Jehovah’s Witness and, besides adding 8th grader sex jokes and jacking up difficulty, made absolutely sure not to ever say “demon” in any Working Designs game
There’s an old Usenet post of his calling SMT “evil”
There’s an old Usenet post of his calling SMT “evil”
current status:
making up a parallel world where JRPGs are right wing media and Christian households didn't find them objectionable
making up a parallel world where JRPGs are right wing media and Christian households didn't find them objectionable
February 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Semi-related, a funny true fact is how Victor Ireland was a devout Jehovah’s Witness and, besides adding 8th grader sex jokes and jacking up difficulty, made absolutely sure not to ever say “demon” in any Working Designs game
There’s an old Usenet post of his calling SMT “evil”
There’s an old Usenet post of his calling SMT “evil”
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There's plenty of good stuff in here. Apocalypse Zero influencing Beyond Oasis! Sister Sonic! Gotzendiener! The downfall of Studio Alex and the Lunar series!
In the early 90s, the increase in cartridge size allowed Ayano Koshiro to give full rein to her artistic talent. This chapter discusses Actraiser 2, Story of Thor, Götzendiener, Terranigma, Lunar Game Gear and Sister Sonic.
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
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vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
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vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
February 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
There's plenty of good stuff in here. Apocalypse Zero influencing Beyond Oasis! Sister Sonic! Gotzendiener! The downfall of Studio Alex and the Lunar series!
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Hinano Ishikawa modeling for the Harajuku-based brand Milkboy in a limited edition "punk style" t-shirt from the 1996 collection in collaboration with Sega. It sold out in very little time.
February 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Hinano Ishikawa modeling for the Harajuku-based brand Milkboy in a limited edition "punk style" t-shirt from the 1996 collection in collaboration with Sega. It sold out in very little time.
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Sketches used as the basis of Sakura's sprites, for Pocket Fighter.
February 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Sketches used as the basis of Sakura's sprites, for Pocket Fighter.
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To be clear, a YouTuber digitized it a month or so ago, @ftb1979.bsky.social spotted it and sent it to me like “you were right” and I was like OMG someone found it! I immediately sent it to Chris and waited for him to wake up over in UK time.
Via @ftb1979.bsky.social and @katewillaert.bsky.social, digitised from a VHS tape of an August 2000 Daria marathon and uploaded to YouTube over Christmas... here, after 25 years, is Ulala's VMA appearance:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HwW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HwW...
(August, 2000) Space Channel 5 MTV Awards Dance Video of The Year Nominees Commercial
YouTube video by VHS Archival
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February 7, 2026 at 7:31 AM
To be clear, a YouTuber digitized it a month or so ago, @ftb1979.bsky.social spotted it and sent it to me like “you were right” and I was like OMG someone found it! I immediately sent it to Chris and waited for him to wake up over in UK time.
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In the early 90s, the increase in cartridge size allowed Ayano Koshiro to give full rein to her artistic talent. This chapter discusses Actraiser 2, Story of Thor, Götzendiener, Terranigma, Lunar Game Gear and Sister Sonic.
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
Dispo en VF :
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
Dispo en VF :
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
February 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In the early 90s, the increase in cartridge size allowed Ayano Koshiro to give full rein to her artistic talent. This chapter discusses Actraiser 2, Story of Thor, Götzendiener, Terranigma, Lunar Game Gear and Sister Sonic.
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
Dispo en VF :
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
Dispo en VF :
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
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Hiroshi Ryūōin, mecha/character designer on Dennin Aleste, Spriggan 1 and 2, and Aleste Gaiden, worked on the Mark III version of R-Type—his first job in the video game industry. He also mentioned having worked briefly with Rieko Kodama shortly after joining Compile.
February 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Hiroshi Ryūōin, mecha/character designer on Dennin Aleste, Spriggan 1 and 2, and Aleste Gaiden, worked on the Mark III version of R-Type—his first job in the video game industry. He also mentioned having worked briefly with Rieko Kodama shortly after joining Compile.
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Jacky
'Virtua Fighter Remix'
SEGA Saturn
'Virtua Fighter Remix'
SEGA Saturn
February 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Jacky
'Virtua Fighter Remix'
SEGA Saturn
'Virtua Fighter Remix'
SEGA Saturn
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Jin design illustration for Cyberbots, by Kinu Nishimura.
February 5, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Jin design illustration for Cyberbots, by Kinu Nishimura.
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A character filled 1989 ad from Japan for Far East of Eden: Ziria, an RPG for the PC Engine CD by Red Company
The first of a popular series in Japan, it was also reportedly the first RPG put to CD and a huge deal for the console with music and voice acting showing off the power of the new medium!
The first of a popular series in Japan, it was also reportedly the first RPG put to CD and a huge deal for the console with music and voice acting showing off the power of the new medium!
February 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A character filled 1989 ad from Japan for Far East of Eden: Ziria, an RPG for the PC Engine CD by Red Company
The first of a popular series in Japan, it was also reportedly the first RPG put to CD and a huge deal for the console with music and voice acting showing off the power of the new medium!
The first of a popular series in Japan, it was also reportedly the first RPG put to CD and a huge deal for the console with music and voice acting showing off the power of the new medium!
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These aren't new to the internet or anything but I just dug out these Mother 3 screenshots from 1997, I heard Bluesky likes Mother 3
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 AM
These aren't new to the internet or anything but I just dug out these Mother 3 screenshots from 1997, I heard Bluesky likes Mother 3
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A comic about Bean, from the 'Fighters Megamix' Mega Books Ultimate Guide.
February 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
A comic about Bean, from the 'Fighters Megamix' Mega Books Ultimate Guide.