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Archive for January, 2015

Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX Release Dates Announced, May 29th in Europe

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

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The worldwide release dates for 3DS rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX have finally been announced. The dates are listed below for each region:

North America: May 26th
Japan/Korea: May 28th
Europe: May 29th

Also revealed is the game’s North American box art which you can see below:

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Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX is an expanded version of Project Mirai 2 and was developed in collaboration with Good Smile Company who are famous for creating the nendoroid line of vocaloid figurines.

[Source: SEGAbits]

Video Spotlight: Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX Trailer

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

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Today’s Nintendo Direct has delivered a new Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX trailer. Check it out below:

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX is an updated version of Project Mirai 2. It will be released worldwide on 3DS. There is currently no release date.

Merchandise: New Additions and the Opening of the Home Video Section

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

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There are finally some new additions to our merchandise catalogue! Check out what we’ve added to the existing sections below:

– 2 Sonic Boom posters added to Artwork & Posters
– Japanese Sonic 20th anniversary statue added to Models & Figurines
– Sonic Boom and Project Diva F 2nd canvas bags added to Miscellaneous

We’ve also managed to finally open the home video section! This now includes the following items:

– Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog DVD boxset
– Existenz DVD (some interesting Dreamcast content on this!)
– SatAM DVD boxset
– Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie DVD
– Sonic Underground DVD boxset
– Sonic X promotional DVD
– All 4 volumes of the UK Sonic X DVDs

Video Spotlight: A Look at Salvage Mode from the Safe Haven DLC Now Added to Alien Isolation

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

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The third piece of DLC in the Alien Isolation season pass is now live. This new add-on is called Safe Haven and features the following content:

– An all new Salvage Mode map, twice the size of any previous Survivor Mode map.
– Play as Hughes, and get faster access to the Bolt Gun, Shotgun and EMP Mine.
– Choose to explore the Gemini Systems or the Bacchus Apartments.

You can get a sneak peak at the new salvage mode map in the video below:

Buying the Alien Isolation season pass gives you access to 5 DLC packs at a 25% discount. Two more packs are due; one in February and one in March.

M2 Employees Interviewed About Upcoming After Burner II 3DS Port

Monday, January 12th, 2015

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A fascinating new interview with M2 employees Yosuke Okunari and Naoki Horii about 3D After Burner II has gone live on SEGA’s official blog. The new interview details the difficulties in porting the game to 3DS and the increased game difficulty that was brought about by the addition of stereoscopic 3D. It’s a fascinating little read that will be continued in a second part which will go live tomorrow.

The first part of SEGA’s interview with Yosuke Okunari and Naoki Horii about 3D After Burner II can be read by clicking this link.

3D After Burner II is released on the 3DS eShop this Thursday the 15th of January 2015. It is the first release in the second season of SEGA 3DS classics and it will be priced at £4.49.

[Source: SEGA Blog]

Video Spotlight: Did You Know Gaming? Tackle the Dreamcast

Monday, January 12th, 2015

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The video game trivia series Did You Know Gaming? have gone live with a Dreamcast-related episode. The series is always incredibly well researched and you’re almost always bound to learn something new.

Check out the Dreamcast episode below:

Review: Snatcher for Mega-CD

Friday, January 9th, 2015

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Snatcher marks Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima’s second time as a video game director. The game was originally released in 1988 and was remastered and translated into English only once. The English language version of Snatcher appeared on the Mega-CD in 1994 and since Kojima’s breakout success with Metal Gear Solid, the game is become a highly sought-after title.

But is the game any good? Find out in our full review of Snatcher for the Mega-CD!

Hucast Reveal New Dreamcast Platformer Alice’s Mom’s Rescue, Out March

Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

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A surprise announcement from Hucast! The developers of DUX, Redux: Dark Matters and the upcoming Ghost Blade have revealed a new Dreamcast platformer called Alice’s Mom’s Rescue.

The game features 3 worlds and 25 stages to explore. There is currently no gameplay footage available but the game looks to be a traditional platformer in the same vein as Super Mario Bros or The Great Giana Sisters.

You can order the game from the Hucast store via this link for a very reasonably priced €24.95 or alternatively you can order the 2 disc limited edition via this link for €42.95. The limited edition contains an expanded booklet and a soundtrack CD.

Alice’s Mom’s Rescue launches in March this year.

[Source: SEGAbits]

3D After Burner II Coming to European 3DS eShop Jan 15

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

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3D After Burner II marks the first game in the next series of SEGA 3D Classics for the 3DS and it’s coming to the European eShop on the 15th of January.

These games are remastered with stereoscopic 3D visuals as well some other additional features like saving, gyroscope controls and extra gameplay modes.

The game will be priced at £4.49 for the UK and €4.99 for the rest of Europe.

[Source: SEGA Nerds]

Review: Fire Mustang for the SEGA Mega Drive

Monday, January 5th, 2015

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We love our shmups at SEGADriven and we’ve recently been playing quite a few on the Mega Drive. For today’s review we’ve decided to take a look at World War II-themed shooter Fire Mustang, a game that never made it out of Japan.

Click here to read our full review of Fire Mustang for the SEGA Mega Drive.

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