A new collection of 11 classic SEGA Master System and SEGA Genesis titles are coming to the Nintendo 3DS in Japan.

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Many of you were Nintendo kids when you were growing up, and that's fine. You were probably Yankees fans, too. Not that they did much in the 80s and early 90s either. Somebody has to root for the popular guy, it's why he's popular. Some of us, though, were hardcore SEGA fans. Yes, we were on the wrong side of the war, but at least we fought to the end!

So it saddens me a little to see some of my childhood now available on the competitor's machine, but it also means that a whole new generation can experience the 'other side' now.

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Many of the 11 titles are currently available on the Virtual Console for the Wii U. The currently Japan-only title will be available on December 18 of this year. My new Christmas present will be for this to hit the States in 2015.

I will now present the Google Translated descriptions of some of the titles found in the collection.

Shinobi II, or The Revenge of Shinobi, or The Super Shinobi in Japan. 1989. SEGA Genesis. "This is a ninja action that represents Sega , revival masterpiece of one of the best series is 3D of Shinobu live in today, Joe Musashi, journey to the organization devastating NEO ZEED of evil that was resurrected ! Base elevator up bidding cave armor warrior listens , above , and horseback riding scene running in the field , in addition to the three-dimensional viewing support all of the colorful stage , add the "round select " function , you soon all aspects of anyone enjoy . In addition , for experts , we added Guests can enjoy more advanced action , became possible defense instantaneous "Direct operation " mode."

It's actually a great title. One I went back to regularly before my Genesis died on me. That last boss was brutal, though.

Altered Beast - the classic Sega Genesis (known as the Sega Mega Drive in Japan) title. I believe it even came with the system. Google Translate describes it thusly: "That transformation action that called the buzz been ported to the game machine of numerous , appeared in response to stereoscopic 3D ! The fight turns into a beast who man who revived to save Athena has the power of wonder , and giant monsters . Is not only a faithful porting of Mega Drive version, add " Whimsical Makeover " as a new mode . I've also supports two simultaneous play by a local play. (Requires software to the body for each of the cooperative play )

I believe my girlfriend gets a Whimsical Makeover about one every three months or so. Must be good then. The game is also available for iOS. Looks good on it.

After Burner II - another Genesis title, released in 1987. Google Translate, what is this Top Gun-esque game all about? "Masterpiece shooter Call of experience game masterpiece also high , appeared to correspond to the 3D stereoscopic . It drove the F-14 Tomcat , you engaged in a large dogfight with enemy sky . Of course , a wealth of additional elements to enjoy additionally such as selecting a melody Yu BGM reproduces the arcade cabinet and " moving housing " mode , the game will add a "special " version of the new . You can enjoy the pursuit of fun of the lock-on shooting , enjoy dogfight with the rival machine further , a new game mode of exhilarating preeminent."

I could not have said it better myself.

Lastly, there is Space Harrier, which has seen many versions across many different consoles through the years. It was an original, a classic. Still fun (I hope). Google Translate says..."3D shooting masterpiece of the legendary "Space Harrier " is appeared on the Nintendo 3DS for in response to the 3D stereoscopic finally . Defeat at the Cannon monsters scooper to Dragon Land to become a psychic warrior Harrier ! In addition to corresponding to the wide screen that has spread visibility , monitor moves vertically and horizontally to suit the movement of the players , we have also provided a mode that you reproduce the pseudo moving housing." The game originally had the Sega Master System 3D glasses attached with it, but the recently released 3DS version has greatly improved on that.

There are dozens of band names available from the above. Psychic Warrior Harrier? I would absolutely see them live.

The additional games in the collection are: Thunder Blade, Fantasy Zone 1 and 2, Out Run, Super Hang On, Bare Knuckle, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ecco the Dolphin and Galaxy Force 2. Watch the trailer below!

Coversely, you can also just come on over to my old house. I'm sure I still have all of these games in a box somewhere.