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New Music and Home Video Added to Merchandise Section | Merchandise

Wednesday, August 11th, 2021

A fresh selection of additions have now gone live in our merchandise section. We have 4 new music releases and 1 new home video. Each feature contains high quality scans/photographs of the corresponding release alongside key information. See below for direct links to each feature:

Hologram: Time Traveler Interactive DVD
Sonic the Hedgehog (1996 Arcade Music Company Album)
Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack – Music by Masato Nakamura from Dreams Come True
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I & II Original Soundtrack
Sonic the Hedgehog CD Original Soundtrack 20th Anniversary Edition

Sonic & Tails Added as Playable Characters in Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania | Video Spotlight

Wednesday, August 11th, 2021

More bonus characters have been revealed for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania and this time we have the additions of both Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles “Tails” Prower. When these characters are in use the bananas strewn around the game’s levels also become rings for added Sonic the Hedgehog theming. Check it out in the reveal trailer below:

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania launches for Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series consoles on the 5th of October 2021. The game is an enhanced remake of Super Monkey Ball Deluxe which originally released on PS2 and Xbox back in 2005.

Idris Elba Reveals He is Voicing Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie

Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

In a recent tweet, Idris Elba appears to have revealed that he will be voicing Knuckles the Echidna in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie.

Elba’s tweet simply reads “Knock, knock….” and is accompanied with a render of Knuckles’ glove, presumably from the character model being used for the movie.

The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie arrives in theaters on April 8th 2022 for North America. The film is once again being directed by Jeff Fowler and Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey will also return as Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Robotnik respectively. The original film from 2020 was one of the top earners of the year grossing $319.7 million worldwide.

[Source: Idris Elba on Twitter]

Selection of AtGames Handhelds Added to Hardware Section

Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

We’ve added 3 new features to our Hardware section that detail 3 AtGames handhelds from 2008 and 2009. The full list of additions are linked below so please click through and read about these officially SEGA-licensed handhelds developed by AtGames:

AtGames SEGA Mega Drive Portable Video Game Player
AtGames SEGA Mega Drive Portable Video Game Player (6 Button Variant)
Blaze AtGames Gear Portable Video Game Player

New Humankind Trailer Shows Off Game’s Enormous Scale | Video Spotlight

Monday, August 9th, 2021

The new PC God game Humankind from Amplitude Studios is launching next week on August 17th 2021 and we now have a new trailer that shows off the game’s impressively large scope.

The game boasts 60 historical cultures, 129 units, 10 biomes, 45 animal species, 93 technologies, 122 tailored costumes, 10 players in multiplayer, 150 narrative events and a nearly endless opportunity to create entirely unique civilizations. Check out the trailer via the embed below:

Humankind launches on August 17th 2021 for PCs and is available via Steam, Epic Games Store and Stadia.

Latest Sonic Colours Ultimate Trailer Highlights New and Returning Wisp Powers | Video Spotlight

Friday, August 6th, 2021

In the latest Sonic Colours gameplay trailer we get a closer look at the returning wisp powers as well as a new inclusion to Sonic Colours Ultimate. The new wisp comes in the form of the Jade ghost wisp which allows Sonic to temporarily phase through scenery. You can see them all in action via the embed below:

Sonic Colours Ultimate launches on PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC on the 7th of September 2021. This new version of Sonic Colours boasts high definition resolutions, 60 fps gameplay and a whole host of new features.

See The Griffin Patriarch in Action in Troy: Mythos DLC for Total War Saga: Troy | Video Spotlight

Thursday, August 5th, 2021

SEGA are gearing up for the release of A Total War Saga: Troy in September with a look at some of the monsters available in its Troy: Mythos DLC that will also drop on day one. The latest trailer takes a look at The Griffin Patriarch and you can watch it in action via the embed below:

A Total War Saga: Troy is the latest title in the long running strategy series from The Creative Assembly and the first to set its action during the Trojan War. The game will release exclusively on PCs on the 2nd of September 2021. You can wishlist it on Steam by clicking here. In addition to the base game, 4 DLC packs will also release alongside it; Troy: Ajax & Diomedes, Troy: Mythos, Troy: Amazons and Troy: Blood & Glory.

Zool Remake Heading to Steam on August 18th 2021

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021

Even though Zool debuted as an Amiga title, SEGA fans will remember the original Zool as a Mega Drive, Master System and Game Gear title released back in 1993. Well, the game is being resurrected for a brand new PC port by Sumo Digital Academy and published by Secret Mode. This new port will be titled Zool Redimensioned and features a high definition widescreen overhaul to the visuals. This new version is actually based on the Mega Drive version and features 28 stages, 2 difficulty options as well as new secrets and achievements. Check out the reveal trailer below:

Zool Redimensioned will land on PCs via Steam on August 18th 2021. You can wishlist it on Steam right now by clicking this link.

[Source: VGC and Retro Gamer]

Beat from Jet Set Radio Added to Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania as Unlockable Character | Video Spotlight

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021

Beat from Jet Set Radio is joining the Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania cast as an unlockable character. When using Beat, the collectible bananas also change to cans of spray paint which is a cute little touch that helps with the Jet Set Radio theming. You can check out the first look of Beat in action in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania via the embed below:

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania launches for Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series consoles on the 5th of October 2021. The game is an enhanced remake of Super Monkey Ball Deluxe which originally released on PS2 and Xbox back in 2005.

Officially SEGA-Licensed Tianli VCD Players Added to Hardware Section

Thursday, July 29th, 2021

2 new additions have arrived in our SEGA Hardware section in the form of 2 models of Tianli VCD players.

In 1998 SEGA officially licensed Chinese home entertainment company Tianli the rights to make VCD players combined with Mega Drive hardware for sale in the Chinese market. Games were distributed on VCD compilations instead of cartridges and the systems themselves also have 2 controller inputs for use with actual Mega Drive controllers.

Click below to read the 2 articles we now have on the following models of Tianli VCD player:

Tianli TL-K989GE Education VCD Player
Tianli TL-D2000G DVD Game Player

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