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YouTube Channel: Let’s Play Winter ChallengeFebruary 11th, 2014
New videos on our YouTube Channel! It’s certainly been a while! In celebration of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, I’ve decided to play a bit of Winter Challenge on the Mega Drive! BE WARNED! This video contains strong language: If you like our stuff then why not subscribe? You can do that by clicking here. Snatcher Devs Working on New Adventure GameFebruary 11th, 2014
Now here’s an interesting little development (even if it is only slightly related to SEGA)! Key developers behind Mega-CD and Saturn game ‘Snatcher’ have joined forces to create a new Japanese adventure game called Blakemore. The game is set in a steampunk, alternate universe version of London. The game is being directed by Jeremy Blaustein, the man responsible for the English-language version of Snatcher on Mega-CD (this has been the only time the game was ever available in English). Art is being handled by Satoshi Yoshioka who worked as the character designer on the original Snatcher and music is being handled by Motoaki Furukawa who did the soundtrack for the original Snatcher. Snatcher is famous for being Hideo Kojima’s second ever game and features some small references to Metal Gear. Curiously, David Hayter is being brought on board for Blakemore (famous for voicing Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid) to voice one of the characters. If you’re interested in helping the development of Blakemore you can back the game on Kickstarter. The game is due for release on PC and MAC in early 2015. Click here to go straight to the Kickstarter page. [Source: Siliconera] Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Round-UpFebruary 10th, 2014
There’s quite a bit of new information floating around regarding SEGA’s new arcade fighting game Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax. While the game features a cast of characters from various anime and manga series’, SEGA fans will be interested in the Sonic the Hedgehog stage (see above). The graphics seem to be taken from Green Hill in Sonic Generations. Also announced is that Akira from Virtua Fighter will appear as a boss character. Other character announcements include the inclusion of Kirito from Sword Art Online. Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax is due to hit Japanese arcades this spring with demos available to play at the Japan Amusement Expo on February 14th and 15th at Makuhari Messe near Tokyo. [Source: Anime News Network] Merchandise: Mega Drive Megatron is Now a ThingFebruary 9th, 2014
Takara Tomy have revealed the action figure to end all action figures in the form of the Transformer Megatron who can now transform into a Mega Drive! The figure was revealed at the recent Winter Wonder Festival in Japan but without paintwork. Presumably the figure is due for a Japanese release but no word has been given as to when this will happen at this time. Fingers crossed the figure makes it to the West as well! [Source: Kotaku] Review: DUX, DUX 1.5 and Redux: Dark MattersFebruary 8th, 2014
A new review!? That doesn’t happen very often! Today I bring you a bumper review in the form of 3 Dreamcast indie games. We have decided to review DUX, DUX 1.5 and Redux: Dark Matters as a single, bumper review simply because the games are so similar and it’s a lot easier to compare the pros and cons against each of the games. Click here to be taken to the full review or alternatively go the Dreamcast section under ‘First Party Reviews’ on our sidebar. Everything You Need to Know About Sonic BoomFebruary 6th, 2014Lots of Sonic news coming out of New York today! At a press event called “2014: Year of Sonic”, SEGA properly revealed a new animated series called Sonic Boom featuring new character designs for Sonic the Hedgehog, Knuckles the Echidna, Tails the Fox, Amy Rose and Dr Eggman. You can see the new character designs below:
Along with the character reveal, a trailer for the series was also uploaded. Take a look at Sonic in battle with Dr Eggman’s Burnbot and with Tails providing some bizarre lazer-whip thingy that I don’t quite understand at this time: To tie in with the series, SEGA are publishing a tie-in video game as well. The real shock comes in the choice of developers. Sonic Team will NOT be handling the Sonic Boom game. The Wii-U version will be developed by Big Red Button Entertainment (a new studio) and Sanzaru Games on 3DS (famous for various Sly Raccoon games). Check out the announcement trailer for the game below: Screenshots for the Sonic Boom game can also be found in this gallery over at The Sonic Stadium. Also confirmed is that the Sonic Boom continuity does not mess with the “official” Sonic the Hedgehog canon. The Sonic you know and love from games like Sonic Lost World, Generations and Colours belongs to the official canon with the Sonic from Sonic Boom existing in an alternate universe. Basically Sonic Boom does not replace the Sonic you currently know. [Source: The Sonic Stadium and The Sonic Show] Project Diva f Vita Launches in MarchFebruary 6th, 2014
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f’s PS Vita Western release has been narrowed down to March 2014. The Western launch of the game comes with all the additional Japanese exclusive DLC which includes the Snow Miku 2013 DLC, the Extra Character Modules Pack and the Extra Songs pack. Check out the new trailer below: [Source: SEGA Blog] Sonic Dash S Appears on Japanese iOS and Google Play StoresFebruary 6th, 2014
Japan has received an exclusive version of Sonic Dash for iOS and Android devices called ‘Sonic Dash S’. This new version appears to be similar to the original but with a couple of new features that include Dr. Eggman boss battles, a fever mode and the addition of Chao which provide stat boosts. If you have access to the Japanese App Store or Google Play store you can download the game for iOS by clicking here or Android by clicking here. There is currently no word on whether this updated edition will make it to the West. [Source: RadioSEGA] Sonic Boom Now Has a Subtitles and the 3DS Version Will Have an Increased Focus on PlatformingFebruary 4th, 2014UPDATE The Wii U version of Sonic Boom also has a subtitle and it is Rise of Lyric. ORIGINAL STORY The 3DS version of Sonic Boom will be called Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal and will have a much larger focus on platforming. This is at a juxtaposition with the Wii U version which focuses more on action and exploration. Another interesting confirmation is that Sticks the Jungle Badger is actually playable and not just a non-playable character stuck in the game to flesh out the story. You can see a screenshot of her in action in the above screenshot. [Source: Siliconera] SEGA Tunes: Crush 40 Perform ‘His World’ LiveFebruary 4th, 2014
Crush 40 have uploaded live footage of them playing ‘His World’, the theme to Sonic the Hedgehog ’06. The footage comes from the band’s complete line-up set in Tokyo, March 30th 2012. The song is also featured on Crush 40′s ‘LIVE!’ album which is available to purchase now. Check it out: |
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