Welcome to a new feature for SEGADriven.com; the SEGA Community Roundtable! In this feature we’ll be approaching certain members of the SEGA community to discuss different topics.
Is a rather unexpected turn of events, SEGA have announced their next Dreamcast title to be ported to X-Box Live Arcade and Playstation Network will be Jet Set Radio. Check out the teaser trailer below:
So why is this unexpected? Well up until this point SEGA have been porting Dreamcast games that were already ported to PC as it appears to be easier. However, Jet Set Radio was never ported to the PC so this means SEGA have either developed an emulator that can run Dreamcast games on PS3 and 360 or they’ve actually ported it from the ground up which might mean we get improvements and added features.
All of this can only be a positive thing because if SEGA are willing to go to that effort to port Jet Set Radio then we might see other much loved Dreamcast games come to the service soon. Can I get a “Shenmue”? Amen brother!
The Playstation Store has seen some rather interesting developments recently with the addition of PS2 classics becoming available for purchase. This week sees the addition of another plethora of titles that includes 2 SEGA games which must mean that SEGA are keen to support the service.
The 2 games are Sonic Heroes and Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution. Full European pricing follows:
Sonic Heroes (£7.99/€9.99)
Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution (£7.99/€9.99)
There’s not a lot to say at the moment, but a Japanese teaser site has revealed that SEGA, Capcom and Namco Bandai are teaming up for a new 3DS project. The only information regarding the project so far is the bare-bones teaser website which you can access via this link: CLICK HERE
Not really a lot to go on, is it? Something tells me we aren’t going to hear much else about this title until the Summer (E3 most likely) as well, but we’ll update you on any news regarding this extremely interesting project as we get it.
erbuka85 on the Sonic Fan Games HQ forums has revealed this trailer for a work in progress Blue Spheres fan game that he calls ‘Blue Spheres Forever’. Just watch:
Doesn’t that look incredible!? More news on the this fan game as we get it!
WaterMelon Games have opened a new website called Magical Game Factory. The developers of Pier Solar (the Mega Drive RPG released in 2011) are allowing users to invest in game ideas using a GEMS system on the website. The most popular game ideas will then be considered for development by WaterMelon Games. Not only will investors help fund the development of a game, but they’ll also be given access to pre-order the game early and even receive a special ‘Investor Version’ of the finished game once it’s complete.
In a shock move from SEGA, the soundtrack to Valkyria Chronicles 2 is now available on the US and EU iTunes stores. The 47 song soundtrack is £15.99 for UK users. We are unable to confirm the price in US dollars and Euros at this time.
SEGA has released a free to play RPG for Android devices called Fallen Realms. The game is available to download now with bonus quests exclusive for the Valentine’s period. Check out this list of features:
– Designed for RPG veterans looking for a fun & portable adventure for their Android, or for new players looking for an easy-to-learn adventure where they can build a character and meet people.
– The game is hosted on Papaya – join 32 million gamers across tons of free games and interact with other Fallen Realms adventurers on Papaya’s social network.
– Journey alone or add party members — including other Fallen Realms adventurers!
The game can be downloaded from this marketplace page or by simply searching for ‘Fallen Realms’ in the Android marketplace.
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