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"I'm Interested" - Yuzo Koshiro Is Keen On Bringing Earthion To Neo Geo

Could it join Zero Wing on SNK's system? The Tokyo Game Show gave us the very welcome news that Toaplan's Zero Wing is being ported to the Neo Geo, and this has clearly inspired some people to consider other potential conversation candidates. One of these is Earthion, a game made with the Mega Drive hardware in mind that launched on modern systems in 2025. Created by Yuzo Koshiro's Ancient studio, this 2D shooter would be the perfect option for a Neo Geo port; after all, it's already available o

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Earthion Is Getting Its Own Hand-Made Sega Genesis Arcade Stick, But What's Going On With That Trailer?

GenAI strikes again. The Genesis / Mega Drive shooter Earthion is getting its own hand-built arcade controller, thanks to Games Care and Versao Ltda. Games Care, as you might be aware, is the Brazilian company behind the FPGA recreation of the Sega Neptune. Read the full article on timeextension.com

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Yuzo Koshiro Warns The "Current Global Situation" Could Impact Earthion On Genesis

"We also hope the world finds more stability as soon as possible". Yuzo Koshiro says production of the Mega Drive/Genesis version of Earthion is almost complete, but warns that the "current global situation affecting parts supply and shipping" could affect timing. The legendary composer and game designer is referring to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which is disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and the intense demand for chips driven by the AI boom. Read the full article

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