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Archive for June, 2020

New Selection of Merchandise Added to Merchandise Sections | Merchandise

Tuesday, June 30th, 2020

A big selection of additions have now gone live in the various sub-sections of our website’s Merchandise sections. See below for the full list of additions:

Sonic CD vinyl release by Data Discs added to Music section
Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Selection added to Music section
Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Selection – Bonus DVD added to Home Video section
Virtua Fighter Round Two added to Home Video section
Sonic Generations – History of Sonic: Birth of an Icon added to Home Video section
We Love Sonic! The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Fastest Hedgehog! added to Books section

New Music Added to Merchandise Section | Merchandise

Monday, June 29th, 2020

4 new music entries have now been added to the SEGA Music Index in our Merchandise section. See below for the full list of additions and direct links to each new entry:

– The Data Discs vinyl release of Alien Soldier by NON has now been added to SEGA Music Index
– The Data Discs vinyl release of Alien Storm by Keisuke Tsukahara has now been added to SEGA Music Index
– The Data Discs vinyl release of Policenauts by Konami Kukeiha Club has now been added to SEGA Music Index
– The Data Discs vinyl release of Radiant Silvergun by Hitoshi Sakamoto has now been added to SEGA Music Index

Each entry comes with a short information paragraph, a track list and several high quality photos. Why not check out the rest of the SEGA Music Index and learn about something new?

Herzog Zwei is the Next Game in the SEGA Ages Line-Up for Switch, New Details Shared

Sunday, June 28th, 2020

The next SEGA Ages game for the Switch has been confirmed as Herzog Zwei. This title originally released on the Mega Drive back in December 1989 and is often regarded as one of the first RTS titles.

Developed by Technosoft of Thunder Force fame, this new port by M2 features a brand new practice mode which offers an extensive tutorial for new players. Alongside the game’s Original mode is a SEGA Ages mode which adds information panels and a mini map to help manage your craft and weaponry. We also have a Helper mode which gives you more resources and health for an easier gameplay option. The game will also support online multiplayer between 2 players, but the player you’ll face off against is chosen at random with no support for friends. The usual SEGA Ages settings and features like screen resizing, wallpapers and replays are also supported.

SEGA Ages: Herzog Zwei is due to release on the Switch eShop “soon” and will be priced at 999 yen for Japan. There is currently no word on a release date or pricing for the Western versions.

[Source: Siliconera]

Picross S: Mega Drive & Mark III Edition Coming to Switch “Soon”

Saturday, June 27th, 2020

A brand new Mega Drive & Mark III edition of Picross S for the Nintendo Switch has been revealed by the game’s developer Jupiter in a recent BitSummit video. This new version of the game features puzzles based on characters from various retro SEGA properties, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Alex Kidd, Phantasy Star and more.

The game will contain 4 modes: Picross, Mega Picross, Colour Picross and Clip Picross. The game is due to release worldwide this Autumn 2020 as a digital eShop title. You can watch the reveal trailer below:

[Source: Japanese Nintendo]

Nomad and LaserActive Added to Hardware Section

Friday, June 26th, 2020

2 new hardware features are now available to read in our Hardware section. A detailed system synopsis and multiple high quality images of both the SEGA Genesis Nomad and the Pioneer LaserActive with its Mega Drive Control Pack have now been added to the website. Click below to go to each system’s individual page. Once you’ve done reading about those systems, why not browse the entire Hardware section and learn even more about the multitude of SEGA systems available and unavailable?

SEGA Genesis Nomad feature, with synopsis, specifications and high quality images
Pioneer LaserActive with Mega Drive Control Pack feature, with synopsis and high quality images

New Port of Mad Stalker: Full Metal Forth Being Produced for Mega Drive by Columbus Circle

Friday, June 26th, 2020

Columbus Circle are back once again with a new Mega Drive game, but this time we have something really special. The publisher is producing a brand new port of Mad Stalker: Full Metal Forth for the Mega Drive. This title has never been released on the Mega Drive before and was originally released for Sharp X68000 computers. The game is supposedly one of the biggest influences on the development of Guardian Heroes. You can watch the reveal trailer below:

Mad Stalker: Full Metal Forth will release on the Mega Drive on the 17th of September 2020 and can be pre-ordered now from Amazon Japan. It is priced at 6,578 yen, which currently converts to £48.68 in British sterling. Columbus Circle have previously been responsible for re-releases of Advanced Busterhawk Gleylancer and the release of 16-Bit Rhythm Land and Ultracore.

New Models, Figurines & Miscellaneous Items Added to Merchandise Section | Merchandise

Wednesday, June 24th, 2020

A new selection of action figures, models and other miscellaneous items have been added to our Merchandise section. Click below to see the full list of additions with links to each entry:

– 1994 Dr. Robotnik figurine added to Models and Figurines section
– 2019 Shadow and Knuckles bendable figures added to Models and Figurines section
– 4 1998 Burger King models based on Sonic and Dr. Robotnik added to Models and Figurines section
– 1992 Sonic wind-up toy added to Models and Figurines section
– 3 1994 McDonalds models based on Sonic, Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles added to Models and Figurines section
– 3 2006 Sonic X capsule figurines based on Sonic, Shadow and Chris Thorndyke added to Models and Figurines section
– Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games pin badge added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section
– SEGA key fob added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section
– SEGA Europe pen added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section
– 1992 Sonic jigsaw puzzle added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section
– 2003 miniature Sonic Adventure plushie added to Plushies section
– Sonic the Hedgehog metal key fob added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section
– 2006 Knuckles disc launcher from McDonalds added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section
– SEGA Freaks trading cards added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section
– SEGA Official Crew card holder added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section
– SEGA Super Play trading cards added to Miscellaneous SEGA items section

Persona 4 Golden Now Available on Steam

Saturday, June 13th, 2020

The previously Playstation Vita exclusive re-release of Atlus’ beloved RPG Persona 4, Persona 4 Golden, has arrived on Steam; marking the series’ first ever PC outing.

Due to be revealed at the PC Gaming Show 2020, but let slip a bit too early, Persona 4 Golden for PC costs £15.99 (with a £19.99 Digital Deluxe Edition, including a digital soundtrack and artbook). It comes with a slew of enhancements over the Vita version, such as improved framerates, dual audio, and higher resolution support.

Many have cited Persona 4 Golden as one of the main (or rather, only) reasons to own a Vita, so suffice to say it making the leap to PC is very welcome. Hopefully, there’s more where this came from down the road; Persona 3 next, perhaps?

You can grab Persona 4 Golden on PC here.

New Additions to Home Video Section | Merchandise

Saturday, June 13th, 2020

A new selection of updates and additions have now been published in our Home Video section in the Merchandise section of the website. See below for the full list of updates:

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog DVD boxset updated with high quality scans of artwork and discs
Panzer Dragoon VHS added with scans of artwork and VHS cassette
Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM) DVD boxset updated with high quality scans of artwork and discs
Sonic the Hedgehog 2020 live action movie on blu-ray added with scans of artwork and disc
Sonic Underground DVD boxset updated with high quality scans of artwork and discs

Phantasy Star Online 2’s Western 2020 Content Roadmap Detailed, Aims for Content Parity with Japan by Year’s End, Plans to Bring Game to Other PC Platforms and Regions

Saturday, June 13th, 2020

SEGA has detailed what exactly their plans are for Phantasy Star Online 2’s Western release over the coming months, in a hefty content roadmap.

Currently, only content up to Episode 3 of the game is available for Western players, whereas Japan is currently on Episode 6. That, and the game is technically only available in North America right now; and on the Windows Store, which has rendered the game’s launch a bit of a mess for many, who’ve had to deal with a slew of bizarre installation issues.

Apparently that’s all set to change; SEGA is aiming to get the game “to reach parity with the Japanese servers eventually, with simultaneous releases moving forward to ensure that both services deliver the best experience possible to our players.” As the above visual shows, the aim to have that parity reached before the year is over; which is great, and there’s a lot of excellent features in the later episodes!

There also seems to be some reprieve on the way for those who can’t stand the Microsoft Store, as the blog notes that “more PC platforms” are coming soon. Presumably this means Steam, as it was mentioned in a manual for the game during the beta; but there’s every chance it could also mean the Epic Games Store. The plural has us hopeful, at least.

Crucially, they also state that:

We are also working hard to introduce this legendary online action RPG to a global audience this year. We will have more information about the regions where the game will become available in the near future.

Given the initial furore European fans had in response to the blind-eye turned towards fans beyond America (or perhaps that was just me…), it’s about time we heard more on plans to expand globally; even if there’s pretty much nothing to stop said non-American fans getting the game right now anyway.

All in all, it’s shaping up to be an exciting year for PSO2 fans in the West. Episode 4 is currently planned to release in August 2020, bringing with it great features such as crafting and an increased level cap.

You can check out the full roadmap on the PSO2 blog.

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