Aliens: Colonial Marines may have been a critical flop but that still hasn’t stopped people buying it. SEGA have managed to shift 1.3 million copies of the game across Xbox 360, PC and PS3 which is a similar amount to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.
Another great seller is Football Manager 2013 which has managed to ship 940,000 units on PC alone. Well done Sports Interactive!
In other news SEGA have revealed they are publishing 5 PS Vita games and 7 Wii-U games this year. It hasn’t been revealed what the titles are but that’s a lot of SEGA for Vita and Wii-U owners.
The Creative Assembly’s Total War: Rome II will release worldwide on September 3rd for PC. Pre-ordering now also gives you the first DLC pack for free.
Also announced is a rather lavish collector’s edition (pictured above). Contained in the set is a numbered copy of the game, a Tabula set with dice, a Total War card game called Punic Wars complete with 58 cards and a Roman Onager catapult which needs to be assembled from a kit.
Check out the pre-order trailer for the game below which also details the contents of the first DLC pack:
Now here’s an interesting development! Backbone Entertainment responsible for the SEGA Vintage Collection, SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection and SEGA Mega Drive Collection for PSP pitched new Streets of Rage and ESWAT games to SEGA.
They were unfortunately unsuccessful in their endevour but concept art for both titles has now been leaked online. Check it out:
News has broken that SEGA will re-release Sonic the Hedgehog on the 3DS eShop with added 3D support to show depth in the backgrounds. This news follows the release of 3D Space Harrier and 3D Super Hang-On, all of which are still Japan exclusive.
The re-release will launch on May 15th to mark the 25th anniversary of the Mega Drive in Japan and it will be priced 600 yen. Additional features include the already mentioned 3D effect, all the bug fixes and added details from the later revisions of Sonic 1 (rippling water, scrolling clouds), the addition of the spin attack, a classic view mode which simulates a CRT monitor and an option to choose a Mega Drive model 1 or 2 sound balance.
This re-release is unrelated to Christian Whitehead and Stealth’s port of Sonic the Hedgehog which runs using Whitehead’s custom Retro Engine and supports a widescreen display.
Take a look at some screenshots below:
No word on whether this version will make it to the West at this time.
Road Redemption, the spiritual successor to Road Rash is in its’ final week of its’ Kickstarter campaign and needs a further $51,209 to be successfully funded.
A new trailer has also been uploaded which you can see below:
Also featured is an Oculus Rift demo which shows the game running with the head-tracking technology:
Pledge towards to release of Road Redemption by following this link: CLICK HERE
Another awesome unlockable in The House of the Dead: Overkill – The Lost Reels has been revealed! You can now unlock Vectorman and his ball gun for use in the game. 30,000 in game Koins give you access to the weapon. Check out some screens below:
The House of the Dead: Overkill – The Lost Reels is available to download for iOS and Android devices now.
SEGA and Gearbox Software have commented on the lawsuit being filed against them for misrepresenting Aliens: Colonial Marines in pre-release trailers.
SEGA have said, “Sega cannot comment on specifics of ongoing litigation. But we are confident that the lawsuit is without merit and we will defend it vigorously.”
Gearbox have said, “Attempting to wring a class action lawsuit out of a demonstration is beyond meritless. We continue to support the game, and will defend the rights of entertainers to share their works-in-progress without fear of frivolous litigation.”
SEGA have announced a new multiplayer mode for Company of Heroes 2 called Theatre of War.
“Theater of War allows us to tell different stories from The Eastern Front in the form of new playable single player and co-operative content. The mode includes solo challenges where players are pitted against overwhelming odds, AI battles against an enemy commander with a unique play style and co-operative scenarios for fans to enjoy with your friends.
At the launch of COH2, the Theater of War mode will include missions from key battles in 1941. Choosing either the Soviet Red Army or the Germans, players will visit different locations across the Eastern Front and take part in some of the most famous battles that occurred that year. Each faction has 9 unique missions included. More Theater of War missions will be added to the game at a later date, including the previously announced mini-pack for all eligible pre-order customers.”
Company of Heroes 2 is released worldwide for PC on June 25th 2013.
For the release of The House of the Dead: Overkill – The Lost Reels on iOS and Android, SEGA have added Shinobi as an unlockable “weapon”. With the Shinobi weapon enabled, the original arcade graphics of Joe Musashi’s hands and throwing stars show on screen and you attack zombies with the throwing stars. Check out the screenshots below:
To unlock Shinobi for The House of the Dead: Overkill – The Lost Reels you must earn 20,000 in-game Koins. The House of the Dead: Overkill – The Lost Reels is available now for iOS and Android devices.
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Gearbox and SEGA Respond to Colonial Marines Lawsuit
Friday, May 3rd, 2013SEGA and Gearbox Software have commented on the lawsuit being filed against them for misrepresenting Aliens: Colonial Marines in pre-release trailers.
SEGA have said, “Sega cannot comment on specifics of ongoing litigation. But we are confident that the lawsuit is without merit and we will defend it vigorously.”
Gearbox have said, “Attempting to wring a class action lawsuit out of a demonstration is beyond meritless. We continue to support the game, and will defend the rights of entertainers to share their works-in-progress without fear of frivolous litigation.”
[Source: SPOnG]
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