The previously arcade exclusive Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash is now coming to PS4 in Japan. There is currently no word on a Western release or even a solid release date, but a new trailer has gone live and showcases the game in action:
Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash is essentially a remake of the 1999 Dreamcast original, but now with a first person, VR perspective and added motion controls.
SEGA and development company Grounding have announced Space Channel 5 VR: Arataka Dancing Show will be getting a digital release for the HTC Vive in Spring 2018. There’s currently no word of an international release or pricing, but we do know the game will be available for public demoing at the Makuhari Messe in Japan later this month. The digital release will seemingly be based on this demo, so it’ll probably be more geared towards showing a concept than being a fully fledged game.
The demo sees you dancing with Ulala to defeat the Morolians, much like the original Dreamcast title; but now in VR! This is a different project to “Space Channel 5: Ukiuki Viewing Show”, demonstrated at TGS a couple of years ago, as in that, you were more of a spectator than an active participant in the grooving.
It’s nice to see another SEGA franchise making a return, and in a rather interesting way – if an international release falls into place, we’ll let you know.
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SEGA have dropped the prices on all their digital titles available on XBLA. The sale lasts until the 24th of June. Full details and American pricing below (we will update as we get UK/EU pricing):
Condemned: Criminal Origins (Games on Demand) – $9.99
Crazy Taxi – 400 MS Points
Daytona USA – 400 MS Points
Guardian Heroes – 160 MS Points
Jet Set Radio – 400 MS Points
NiGHTS into Dreams – 400 MS Points
Renegade Ops – 320 MS Points
SEGA Bass Fishing – 160 MS Points
SEGA SuperStars Tennis (Games on Demand) – $9.99
Sonic Adventure – 160 MS Points
Sonic Adventure DX Upgrade – 80 MP
Sonic Adventure 2 – 400 MP
Sonic Adventure 2 — Battle Mode DLC – 120 MP
Sonic CD – 160 MP
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 – 400 MP
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 – 400 MP
Sonic & Knuckles – 160 MP
Sonic the Hedgheog – 160 MP
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – 160 MP
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – 160 MP
Tails Avatar item – 80 MP
Sonic Generations (Games on Demand) – $9.99/£8.99
Sonic Unleashed (Games on Demand) – $9.99
Space Channel 5: Part 2 – 160 MP
The Cave – 600 MP
Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown – 400 MP
VF5 Customisation Pack #1 – 400 MP
VF5 Customisation Pack – 400 MP
Tak Hirai who was the lead programmer on Space Channel 5 and Shenmue is making a rhythm game for the PS Vita called Orgarhythm. The game is being developed by Hirai’s Nelio studio which formed in September 2010.
Famitsu has said the game will blend strategy and music but full details are very scarce at this time. The game will also include co-operative and competitive multiplayer.
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