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Updates to the Hardware Section

Saturday, April 30th, 2016

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Our long forgotten hardware section has finally received a raft of updates and we’re hoping to refresh every existing entry ongoing. The section itself has received an overhaul and is hopefully a little easier to navigate. A full list of updates and additions are below:

Master System Control Pad added
Mega Drive Control Pad updated
6 Button Mega Drive Control Pad updated
SEGA MegaFire Control Pad added
Genesis 3 Control Pad added
Arcade Power Stick updated
Arcade Power Stick II added
Asciiware asciiPad SG-6 added
Gamester LMP md-3 added
Triax Turbo Touch 360 added
Saitek MegaPad X added
Beeshu Snapper added

Quite a large number of these controllers were featured in a video we did on Mega Drive controllers so why not check that out when you’re finished exploring the new hardware section?

Project Diva X HD Releasing in Japan on August 25th

Thursday, April 28th, 2016

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Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X HD, the PS4 port of the previously Vita exclusive rhythm game, is finally scheduled for a Japanese release on August 25th for PS4. We’ve also got a new trailer featuring a medley of songs from the game that you can watch below:

There is currently no word on whether the game will make it to Europe, but a US release for the game was confirmed for Autumn last month. Looks like a simultaneous worldwide launch might be on the cards if SEGA Europe decide to pull their finger out.

[Source: Siliconera]

SEGA Mega Drive Classics Hub Revealed for Steam

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016

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SEGA Europe has revealed a new collection of Mega Drive titles for Steam. The new collection is called SEGA Mega Drive Classics Hub and the main addition is that it wraps the games in a lovely nineties bedroom aesthetic that you can also customise. Additional games will be able to purchase in-game and any existing SEGA Mega Drive Classics you already own will be automatically added to the hub.

SEGA Mega Drive Hub includes the following features:

– Steam Workshop support that allows you to customise games and share them with other users
– Spot on emulation
– Local co-op on supported games
– Optional graphical filters
– Save at any point
– Full controller and keyboard support

Games that will be available for the hub include Dynamite Headdy, Alien Soldier, the Sonic series, the Golden Axe series, the Phantasy Star series and many more that are detailed on the official website.

You can check out the launch trailer and game announcement on SEGA Central below:

The game launches on April 28th for Steam.

Sonic 4 Ep 1 iOS Updated: Now Features Higher Resolution Art

Tuesday, April 5th, 2016

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A long overdue update to Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 has finally arrived for iOS. We’ve had a quick muck around with the new version of the game this morning and found the following changes:

– Sonic’s character model is considerably more detailed and more closely resembles the home console versions (image comparisons below)
– All art assets are now of a much higher resolution which makes use of modern iOS retina displays. Menus and HUD items do still look a bit stretched
– The stage select screen now resembles the home console stage select screen that uses a map of Sonic’s world (image comparisons below)
– The gyro controls in the special stages are much smoother now

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If you already own Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 for iOS, then you can get the game update from your App Store now.

Summer of Sonic Returns 6th of August, Now Seeking Crowdfunding

Saturday, April 2nd, 2016

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Summer of Sonic will return on the 6th of August and is now seeking crowdfunding in order to make it happen. The event will take place at the ILEC Conference Centre in Earls Court, London UK.

A Kickstarter has now been launched with a funding goal of £20,000. At the time of writing £1520 has been pledged with 29 days to go.

Pledging towards the Summer of Sonic Kickstarter wields bonuses depending on the tier you choose. There are standard £20 tiers to guarantee entry as well as exclusive backer t-shirts that start at £15 (no entry ticket included). You can get a ticket and a t-shirt for £35.

There is also a very special VIP pass for £120 that allows you to get to the front of all queues (entry and signings) as well as meet the guests in a special meet and greet.

Click here to go straight to the Summer of Sonic Kickstarter. The new Summer of Sonic website has also launched which you can access via this link.

Project Diva X Coming to the US in Autumn 2016

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

SEGA America will be bringing Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X to the US in Autumn 2016 for both PS Vita and PS4.

The latest title in the franchise only launched on PS Vita in Japan earlier this month, while the Japanese PS4 version was also scheduled for the third quarter of 2016 anyway. This could mean a worldwide release is scheduled for this title, similar to the launch of Project Mirai DX on 3DS. However, there is no official word on a European release at this time.

You can check out the announcement trailer below:

Humble SEGA Strategy Bundle Now Available for the Next 12 Days

Thursday, March 24th, 2016

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The latest Humble Bundle from SEGA is now available for the next 12 days and includes PC titles such as Company of Heroes, Rome: Total War and Valkyria Chronicles. See below for the full list of games available for each of the 3 pricing tiers:

Pay $1 or more
Company of Heroes Complete Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Master Collection
Medieval II: Total War Collection
Rome: Total War Collection
SEGA Mega Drive Strategy Pack (includes Shining Force 1&2, Gain Ground and Columns)
10% off any game in the Humble Bundle store for new subscribers

Pay $6.65 or more
Valkyria Chronicles
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Grand Master Collection
Eastside Hockey Manager
Total War: Shogun 2 – Fall of the Samuari Collection
66% off Football Manager 2016

Pay $12 or more
Total War: Attila
Company of Heroes 2 – Master Collection

If PC strategy games are your thing then click here to be taken to the bundle on Humble Bundle’s website.

2 Versions of Project Diva Future Tone Revealed, Different Songs for Each

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

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The PS4 release of previously arcade exclusive Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone will now launch as 2 games with different songs.

One version is called Future Sound and will include 120 songs drawn from the Project Diva series. The other version is called Colourful Tone and will include 100 songs drawn from the arcade game and the Project Mirai series.

Also revealed is the option to map buttons to wherever you want on the controller. You are even given the ability to map 2 button functions to a single button.

Both games will launch on PS4 in full HD. Framerates of 60 fps have also been promised; a first for any home console Project Diva game.

[Source: Siliconera]

European Release for Yakuza 0 Confirmed for Early 2017

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

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SEGA Europe have finally committed to a release of Yakuza 0.

The European version of Yakuza 0 is planned to arrive in, “early 2017”. The game will launch as both a physical and digital release on PS4, which makes a nice change considering Yakuza 5 was a digital only release.

Yakuza 0 is a prequel to the original Yakuza game on PS2. You can also watch a new trailer below:

[Source: Eurogamer]

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice to Launch on September 27th

Monday, March 21st, 2016

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It’s been a long time since we heard anything about the delayed follow-up to Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal, but Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice finally has a new release date of September 27th.

The game was previously delayed because SEGA America wanted to make a game that “fans will continue to play for years after they pick up the game”. SEGA also promised it would “be a stronger, more enjoyable experience” thanks to the extended development period.

There is no new footage or screens to show at the moment, but you can guarantee we’ll be sharing any the moment they drop.

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