Branch has released special-edition versions of its Ergonomic Chair Pro made in partnership with Sega, featuring Sonic, Genesis, and Dreamcast-inspired aesthetics. The Sonic model uses a mesh back while the Genesis and Dreamcast versions use vegan leather, with details like controller-inspired wheels and a logo-referencing armrest stripe. A WIRED reviewer tested the Dreamcast edition and found assembly straightforward despite the chair's roughly 50-pound weight.
wired.com
· 2026-09-12
Branch has released three Sega-branded versions of its Ergonomic Chair Pro—styled after Sonic, Sega Genesis, and Sega Dreamcast—aimed at gamers who want comfort alongside themed aesthetics. The Sonic model features a mesh back while the Genesis and Dreamcast versions use leather, and all three retain the adjustable, ergonomic design of Branch's standard office chair.
wired.com
· 2026-09-06
The White House released a set of browser-based arcade games with names like 'Build the Wall' and 'Rio Run' that closely mimic well-known titles such as Tetris, Snake and Flappy Bird, using immigration-themed imagery including depictions of migrants as 'aliens' fleeing toward the U.S. border. Tetris Company confirmed it had no role in creating the game modeled on its puzzle mechanics and said it is reviewing the situation, while other referenced companies including Sega, Nintendo, Xbox and Flappy Bird's creators have not commented.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-04
A retrospective look back at Nintendo's GameCube console highlights how it became the company's second worst-selling system ever, moving just 21.74 million units. The analysis points to a limited game library, heavy dependence on first-party titles, and the omission of DVD playback as key factors behind its poor commercial performance.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-31
Gamescom, the world's largest in-person gaming expo, took place this week in Cologne, Germany, with attendance expected to surpass last year's 350,000 visitors. Major publishers like Xbox and Sega showcased upcoming titles alongside small indie teams, with highlights including a new Witcher 3 expansion and Alien: Isolation 2.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-08-29
Sega previewed Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a modern remake of its Dreamcast-era arcade classic, at a Los Angeles press event. The new version keeps the original's frantic fare-pickup gameplay and alt-rock soundtrack but expands into multiple game modes, including a free-roaming sandbox mode set across international locations like Germany. The title is slated for release in 2027.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-28
Nintendo's 16-bit Super Nintendo Entertainment System launched in North America 35 years ago, arriving nine months after its Japanese debut as the Super Famicom. The console shipped with Super Mario World and went on to host classics like Super Metroid, Donkey Kong Country, and Star Fox, ultimately selling 49.1 million units before discontinuation in 1999.
techspot.com
· 2026-08-24
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