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New Scans Added to SEGA 8th Gen Software Section

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

We’ve added another swathe of SEGA game scans to the website, this time focusing on 8th generation software. In this update we’ve specifically focused on PS Vita and Wii U games. See below for the full list of additions:

– Scans for Bayonetta 2 Wii U added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition PS Vita added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Wii U added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight PS Vita added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight PS Vita added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Phantasy Star Nova added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode 2 Deluxe Package added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Sonic Lost World Wii U added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Superdimension Neptune vs SEGA Hard Girls added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Uta Kumi 575 added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section
– Scans for Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour added to 8th Gen SEGA Software section

New Scans Added to SEGA 7th Gen Software Section

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

Another day, another round of SEGA game scans. In this update we have largely focused on 7th generation SEGA software, but we have added one 6th generation 3rd party release that we previously missed. See below for the full list of additions:

– Scans for After Burner: Black Falcon added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Crush PSP added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Extend added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Iron Man 2 PSP added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Out Run 2006: Coast 2 Coast PSP added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Phantasy Star Portable added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Phantasy Star Portable 2 added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for SEGA Mega Drive Collection PSP added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for SEGA Rally 2007 PSP added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Sonic Rivals added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Sonic Rivals 2 added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Tenchu: Time of the Assassins added to 7th Gen SEGA Software
– Scans for Sonic N added to 6th Gen SEGA 3rd Party Software

More Scans Added to 6th Gen SEGA Games, 5th Gen 3rd Party SEGA Games Section Opened

Monday, March 23rd, 2026

We’ve populated more game entries in our 6th generation third party SEGA software section. This time we’re largely focused on scans of SEGA GBA games. Here’s the full list of additions:

Advance Guardian Heroes added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Astro Boy: Omega Factor added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
ChuChu Rocket! GBA added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Crazy Taxi Catch a Ride added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Gunstar Future Heroes added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Phantasy Star Collection GBA added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Puyo Pop Fever added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
The Revenge of Shinobi GBA added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
SEGA Arcade Gallery added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
SEGA Rally Championship GBA added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
SEGA Smash Pack added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Shining Soul added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Advance added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Advance 2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Advance 3 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Battle added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Pinball Party added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Space Channel 5 Ulala’s Cosmic Attack added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Super Monkey Ball Jr. added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Virtua Tennis GBA added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section

Alongside these additions, we’ve also opened a 5th gen 3rd party SEGA software section which now contains the following game entries:

Daytona USA R-Zone added to Fifth Generation 3rd Party SEGA Games section
Fighters Megamix Game.com added to Fifth Generation 3rd Party SEGA Games section
Indy 500 Game.com added to Fifth Generation 3rd Party SEGA Games section
Sonic Jam Game.com added to Fifth Generation 3rd Party SEGA Games section
Sonic Pocket Adventure added to Fifth Generation 3rd Party SEGA Games section
Virtua Cop R-Zone added to Fifth Generation 3rd Party SEGA Games section

New Scans Added to 6th Gen 3rd Party SEGA Games Section

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026

We have now opened up a huge swathe of the 6th generation game entries in our 3rd party software catalogue. Each new entry is accompanied by a selection of high quality cover, instruction manual and disc scans. See below for the full list of additions:

Altered Beast PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Billy Hatcher & the Giant Egg added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Eighteen Wheeler: American Pro Trucker GCN added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
F-Zero GX added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Headhunter Redemption PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Nightshade added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Out Run 2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Out Run 2006: Coast 2 Coast PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Panzer Dragoon Orta added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Phantasy Star Online Episode I&II GCN added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Phantasy Star Online Episode III C.A.R.D. Revolution added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
SEGA Bass Fishing Duel added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
SEGA Classics Collection added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
SEGA Mega Drive Collection PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
SEGA Superstars added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Shadow the Hedgehog GCN added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Shenmue II Xbox added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Shinobi PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Adventure DX Director’s Cut added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Gems Collection GCN added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Heroes GCN added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Mega Collection added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Mega Collection Plus PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Sonic Riders GCN added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Spartan: Total Warrior GCN added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Super Monkey Ball added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Super Monkey Ball 2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Super Monkey Ball Adventure GCN added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Super Monkey Ball Deluxe PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Virtua Striker 3 ver.2002 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Virtua Tennis 2 PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Worms Forts: Under Siege PS2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section
Yakuza 2 added to Sixth Generation SEGA Software section

Shenmue III Enhanced Coming 2026 – Pre-Orders Open Now

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Inin Games have showcased the first in-game look at Shenmue III Enhanced. Alongside this first look, the publisher have revealed the game is coming in 2026 to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2. The Switch 2 version will even include the full game data on cartridge.

Shenmue III Enhanced will include new gameplay features like enhanced stamina so you don’t have to spend so much time making Ryo eat. There are also multiple new video options and a classic camera that apes the look of the original 2 games.

In addition to these features, the game will also receive a special edition that comes with a making of book and a ‘Definitive History of Shenmue’ documentary. There will also be a collector’s edition which includes a Ryo Hazuki statue, wooden scroll, keychain and art print bundle. The making of book and documentary are also included.

Shenmue III Enhanced is being released under license from SEGA, but Inin Games are handling publishing duties. The game is once again being developed by YsNet.

Sonic 4 Movie Releases March 19th 2027, Full Cast List Revealed

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

SEGA and Paramount have revealed the release date for the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie. The movie will hit theaters on March 19th 2027. Alongside the announcement is a new teaser trailer which features a new rendition of Sonic CD’s US title theme ‘Sonic Boom’:

In addition to the release date news, Variety have confirmed the full cast list which includes the return of Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Lee Majdoub, and Keanu Reeves. New cast members include Kristen Bell (confirmed to be voicing Amy Rose), Ben Kingsley, Matt Berry and Nick Offerman in unconfirmed roles. You can see the full cast list below:

– Jim Carrey
– Ben Schwartz
– Kristen Bell
– Idris Elba
– Keanu Reeves
– James Marsden
– Tika Sumpter
– Ben Kingsley
– Matt Berry
– Colleen O’Shaughnessey
– Lee Majdoub
– Nick Offerman
– Richard Ayoade

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will release March 19th 2027. Jeff Fowler returns as director.

[Source: Variety]

Mega Man DLC Pack Coming to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds March 26th 2026

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

We finally have an official release date for the Mega Man DLC pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Mega Man, Proto Man and a Dr. Wily’s Castle circuit will arrive in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on March 26th 2026 – the same day as the physical Switch 2 edition of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

This DLC pack is a part of the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition and season pass, so you’ll need to fork out for a season pass if you only have the base game. You can watch a teaser trailer for the DLC pack below if you like:

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out now on PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. A physical Switch 2 release will arrive on the same day as the Mega Man DLC pack – March 26th 2026.

Villains DLC for Shinobi Art of Vengeance Coming April 3rd – Fight Death Adder, Majima and Dr. Eggman

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

SEGA have revealed that their upcoming Villains DLC pack for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is finally landing on April 3rd 2026. The DLC will add 3 boss battles with classic SEGA villains in the form of Death Adder from Golden Axe, Goro Majima from Like a Dragon, and Dr. Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog. You can see them all in action via the fancy new animated trailer below:

The Villains DLC for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. If you want to add it to a base copy of the game then the expansion will cost you £10.99. It is currently unclear if the DLC will be sold seperately at the time of writing.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is out now on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game was developed by Lizardcube.

3 More Free Characters Coming to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds & New Classic SEGA Racing Tunes

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

3 more characters are due to be added to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds starting April 2026. In April Red from Angry Birds and Goro Majima from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be added to the game and no extra cost. In May 2026 the game will also get a free update that adds Arle from the Puyo Puyo franchise as a playable character. You can see the character reveal trailer below:

In addition to these new characters, the game will also receive a music update that adds a whole bunch of classic SEGA racing songs. These include tracks like Lets Go Away from Daytona USA, Outride a Crisis from Super Hang-On, and Magical Sound Shower from Out Run among many others.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out now on PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. A physical Switch 2 release will drop on March 26th 2026.

Tangle & Whisper Now Available in Free Update for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

A free update to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds has added 2 new playable characters to the game in the form of Tangle and Whisper from the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW comics. Their addition to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds marks one of the very few times that characters not created by Sonic Team have appeared in an official Sonic the Hedgehog video game. Tangle and Whisper have previously appeared in the mobile games Sonic Dash and Sonic Forces: Speed Battle.

You can see both Tangle and Whisper in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds via the trailer below:

In addition to both characters, 2 new songs ‘Character Select’ and ‘Result’ have also been added to the in-game jukebox.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is out now on PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. A physical Switch 2 release will drop on March 26th 2026.

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