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Title: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on April 13, 2015, 10:55:11 pm
FANTASY ZONE

Post anything you want (pics, memories, opinions, game collection, memes) about Fantasy Zone here.

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1986 - Fantasy Zone
1987 - Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa
1987 - Fantasy Zone: The Maze

1988 - Galactic Protector
1989 - Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf
1990 - Fantasy Zone (Tengen version)
1991 - Fantasy Zone Gear
1991 - Space Fantasy Zone (Canceled)

1992 - Super Fantasy Zone
1997 - Sega Ages: Fantasy Zone (Saturn)
2001 - Planet Harriers
2003 - Fantasy Zone Mobile

2003 - Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone
2007 - SEGA Splash! Golf (Opa-Opa as a caddie + Plaleaf, La dune, Polaria, and Pocarius as courses)
2008 - Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 33: Fantasy Zone Complete Collection
2012 - Medal de Fantasy Zone

2015 - 3D Fantasy Zone
2015 - 3D Fantasy Zone II W
2015 - 3D Gunstar Heroes (Green turned into Opa-Opa)
2016 - 3D Power Drift
2017 - Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours

2020 - Sega Ages: Fantasy Zone (Switch)
2020 - Endless Zone (a Homage to Fantasy Zone)
2023 - 404 Game RE:SET (Fantasy Zone as playable character)
2023 - Sonic Superstars (Best Tribute Ever!)

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In case, you haven't read this before, it's an interesting interview with Yoji Ishii , especially if you love the original Fantasy Zone.

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Link : http://shmuplations.com/fantasyzone/ (http://shmuplations.com/fantasyzone/)

Some interesting quote here :

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Ishii: This part here (points to the explanation for the different engines at arcade instruction card) made Sega angry. The Rocket Engine makes your ship impossibly  fast, and it was a kind of joke, but we didn’t say that on the instructions. We didn’t realize that until after everything was printed and released, and man, Sega was furious. There were a lot of very serious people at Sega then.

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A : Sega in the late 80s seemed to follow that philosophy: they weren’t just making what players were asking for. Instead they were leading players, and after playing a Sega game you felt like “oh, I had wanted to play something like this!” It was impressive. 

Ishii: That positive culture at Sega in the 80s is owed to then-President Hayao Nakayama (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayao_Nakayama). He constantly told us, “Be the first: make something the world has never seen before.” The whole staff tried to follow that philosophy.
Title: Re: Yoji Ishii Interview
Post by: Centrale on April 15, 2015, 04:29:00 pm
"Be the first: make something the world has never seen before." Does any major publisher have that kind of vision these days? Now it's more like "Make a slight variation of what we are sure will sell."
Title: Re: Yoji Ishii Interview
Post by: Berto on April 15, 2015, 08:01:14 pm
"Be the first: make something the world has never seen before." Does any major publisher have that kind of vision these days? Now it's more like "Make a slight variation of what we are sure will sell."

Or like, "Here's the budget. Make sure it's not over from that and get profit as much as we can"
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 06, 2020, 11:57:58 pm
Trivia : Ulala could summon Opa-Opa (Fantasy Zone), Harrier (Space Harrier), and Scooter (Alien Storm)  as part of her attacks in Project X Zone (3DS)

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2012/04/10/capcom-x-sega-x-namco-bandai-project-gets-named-and-crossover-characters-get-revealed/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 06, 2020, 11:59:12 pm
Opa-Opa’s greatest cameo appearances

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Since his debut in 1986, Opa-Opa has made cameo appearances in several SEGA games, a testament to Opa-Opa’s original design.
In fact, Opa-Opa’s cameo career began the very year he debuted and his cameo appearances continue through to today.
Yes, Shenmue made the list, you can stop holding your breath Ryo Hazuki fans.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2013/12/13/the-weekly-five-opa-opas-greatest-cameo-appearances/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:00:19 am
Trivia : Opa-Opa is playable on DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours

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DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours, the latest entry in Taito’s DARIUS series of side-scrolling shoot’em up games is getting some very SEGA-fied DLC.
Taito is set to release SEGA themed DLC packs that span from Fantasy Zone, Space Harrier and all the way to Galaxy Force II.
The Fantasy Zone one includes Opa-Opa as a ship to drive, theme music and even coins drop from the enemies (and is used as currency for other weapons!).
Very interesting way of including the franchise.
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:01:38 am
 SEGA in the Media: Opa-Opa & Zillion

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This version of Opa-Opa has no weapons and in stark contrast to his video game counterpart is completely useless in battle.
Though the character lacks the power of his video game counterpart he still acts the same way I always thought he would in the games: cute and optimistic.
He may not pack the firepower of the Opa-Opa we know and love, but he certainly packs the spirit!

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2013/12/14/sega-in-the-media-opa-opa-zillion/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2013/12/14/sega-in-the-media-opa-opa-zillion/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:02:38 am
Trivia : Space Harrier and Fantasy Zone are on the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine Mini

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-UePemoQOQ

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2019/07/12/sega-games-space-harrier-and-fantasy-zone-coming-to-the-turbografx-16-pc-engine-mini/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:03:51 am
3D Fantasy Zone: Opa-Opa Bros (3DS)
A cute outer shell with a unforgiving challenge in the center


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Get to play as Upa-Upa, Opa-Opa’s brother who was actually in the 1987 Master System game Fantasy Zone: The Maze as a avatar for the second player.
Once you beat the game, you unlock Up-Upa Mode which takes the base game a changes the rules a bit.
Now instead of going to shops to upgrade weapons (which have had timer on them as Opa-Opa) you can change weapons at anytime through the touch screen, but each shot will cost you a certain amount of coin.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2015/02/18/review-3d-fantasy-zone-opa-opa-bros-nintendo-3ds/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:05:05 am
Trivia : SEGA AGES Fantasy Zone (Switch) was released in western territories on January 23rd

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SEGA AGES Fantasy Zone is largely based on the SEGA 3D Classic version, officially referred to as Fantasy Zone Opa-Opa Bros.
Like that version of the game, players have the option to stock up on coins they’ve accumulated during play sessions and use them the next time they play, and the return of the Upa-Upa mode.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/01/09/sega-ages-fantasy-zone-and-shinobi-releasing-in-western-territories-on-january-23rd/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:10:53 am
3D Fantasy Zone II W : The Tears of Opa-Opa (3DS)
If you have a 2DS or 3DS you owe it to yourself to check out this Sega 3D Classic


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This is a great port of the System 16 remake of Fantasy Zone II: Tears of Opa-Opa and the first time this version was released outside of Japan.
M2 added a sort of ‘endless’ survival/score attack mode which doesn’t sound like anything special on paper but when you actually play it I think you’ll be impressed.
Not only did we get the port, but we got an enhanced port with widescreen and array of options.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2015/04/16/review-3d-fantasy-zone-ii-the-tears-of-opa-opa-nintendo-3ds/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:12:32 am
Trivia : Super Fantasy Zone is included in SEGA Mega Drive Mini and SEGA Genesis Mini

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2019/04/18/more-titles-announced-for-the-mega-drive-mini-and-sega-genesis-mini-including-world-of-illusion-earthworm-jim-super-fantasy-zone-and-more/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:14:38 am
SEGA Retrospective: Welcome to Fantasy Zone, get ready!

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Between 1986 and 2008, the original game has been released to a multitude of platforms, from the arcade and SEGA Master System to mobile phones and modern console.
It’s no surprise that the franchise is near and dear to our hearts, as Opa-Opa himself is our official site mascot, always seen flying over the SEGAbits logo.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2013/12/09/welcome-to-fantasy-zone-week-get-ready/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:18:07 am
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Source : https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1346765-gaming
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:20:32 am
My Life with SEGA tackles the ultimate cute ’em up: Fantasy Zone

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Fantasy Zone is one of many titles brother insisted on buying for the Master System.
It was so strange and other-worldly. Fantasy Zone was unlike any other he shooter he had seen before.
While the gameplay is similar to something like Defender, that game was nowhere near as colorful and cheerful.
I can’t remember ever seeing this fucker in the arcades, so I thought this was a Master System original for many years….

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2013/12/11/my-life-with-sega-tackles-the-ultimate-cute-em-up-fantasy-zone/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2020, 12:22:18 am
SEGA Talk Podcast #53: Fantasy Zone (1986)

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If you have never played a Fantasy Zone game, you take control of a sentient spaceship called “Opa-Opa” (sort of like 1986’s “Flight of the Navigator”) that is trying to save the Fantasy Zone from invading armies.
You will traverse a stage filled with enemies and the goal of finding all the enemy bases on the map and taking them down.
Apparently Opa-Opa’s species can procreate as Opa-Opa has a father that looks like him, but is much bigger.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/18/sega-talk-podcast-53-fantasy-zone-1986/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/18/sega-talk-podcast-53-fantasy-zone-1986/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 14, 2020, 07:44:53 pm
Four Free Mini Games including Endless Zone (a Homage to Fantasy Zone) coming to PC for a limited time

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While SEGA of Japan kicked off the SEGA 60th anniversary celebrations earlier this year, SEGA West has officially started celebrations today with a 60 day long GO SEGA event and a dedicated website, SEGA60th.com.
During the next 60 days, there will be let’s plays, competitions, employee interviews and content covering the company’s history.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/14/sega-west-celebrates-60-years-with-limited-mini-games-and-60-days-of-content/

Armor of Heroes (a Retro Take on Company of Heroes) : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368440/Armor_of_Heroes/
Golden Axed (a Cancelled Prototype) : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368460/Golden_Axed_A_Cancelled_Prototype/
Endless Zone (a Homage to Fantasy Zone) : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368450/Endless_Zone/
Streets of Kamurocho (a Mashup of Streets of Rage 2 and Yakuza) : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368430/Streets_Of_Kamurocho/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 14, 2020, 10:26:59 pm
Endless Zone Announce Trailer :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEKKvDtt624
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 10:12:40 am
Analogue Duo All-in-One NEC System Will Launch in 2021

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The Analogue Duo is described as an all-in-one NEC system, as it can use CD Roms, HuCards, Super CD Roms, and TurboChips to play PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and TurboGrafx-16 games. (It is region-free.)
Some of SEGA games on PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and TurboGrafx-16 :   
After Burner II, Altered Beast, Columns, Fantasy Zone, Golden Axe, OutRun, Power Drift, Shinobi, Space Harrier, and Thunder Blade

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/analogue-duo-all-in-one-nec-system-will-launch-in-2021/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 11:16:56 pm
Fantasy Zone Gear
a Fantasy Zone experience that can only be had on the Game Gear’s pint sized screen


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Fantasy Zone Gear is a significant visual upgrade comparison to the other 8-bit Fantasy Zone games, and also introduces new enemies, new power ups, and the ability to switch between power-ups in a menu.
In order to accommodate the Game Gear’s smaller screen the action is zoomed in, which takes some getting used to but does nothing to get in the way of the fun once you do.
Despite the game’s box art simply saying “Fantasy Zone”, this is a Fantasy Zone experience that can only be had on the Game Gear.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2014/01/17/weekly-five-five-game-gear-games-that-need-to-come-to-eshop/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 11:20:39 pm
The Analogue Pocket Is Designed To Play Games From All Game Boy Systems
and Through Adapters It Could Play Game Gear Games including Fantasy Zone Gear

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Essentially, the system is able to play 2,780+ Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games, and through adapters, other systems like Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx, and more.
The Analogue Pocket is also set to have a dock that will connect it to the TV via HDMI.
In TV mode, 8BitDo controllers can be connected via Bluetooth, as well as wired USB controllers.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/the-analogue-pocket-is-designed-to-play-games-from-all-game-boy-systems/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 20, 2020, 07:18:20 pm
SEGA News Bits: SEGA 60th Anniversary Mini Games Reviewed

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On this SEGA News Bits, we share our thoughts on the newly released mini games as a part of SEGA’s 60th anniversary.
How do the games play, which is our favorite and what is all this drama around the Golden Axe game?

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/20/sega-news-bits-sega-60th-anniversary-mini-games-reviewed/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 12, 2020, 06:14:35 pm
Fantasy Zone is Playable in Yakuza: Like A Dragon

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For Yakuza: Like A Dragon, you can expect to find arcade units for Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone, Out Run, Super Hang-On, Virtua Fighter 2, and Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown.
Different arcade units within each arcade offer varying difficulties as well, so make sure you pick the right one.
Also, you will have to pay the in-game currency of yen to play, so you cannot actually play infinitely.

Article : https://attackofthefanboy.com/guides/yakuza-like-a-dragon-where-to-play-classic-sega-arcades/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 21, 2020, 10:52:09 am
SEGA on which games were most popular in the SEGA Ages series on Switch

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In Japan, it’s definitely Virtua Racing. In addition to the sales numbers, I believe that everyone was able to see the technical capabilities of M2.
But in terms of the number of tweets, Fantasy Zone was actually more popular than Virtua Racing.
For overseas, it’s more diverse. However, in terms of sales, Sonic the Hedgehog was by far the biggest seller.
The second most popular title was OutRun – especially in Europe.

Article : https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-on-which-games-were-most-popular-for-sega-ages-switch/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-on-which-games-were-most-popular-for-sega-ages-switch/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on February 21, 2021, 08:07:32 pm
Happy 33 Years Anniversary For Galactic Protector !

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33 years ago today SEGA Mark III owners were tasked with keeping entire planets safe and smiley in what must be one of the cutest save ‘em ups ever: Galactic Protector!
But remember, this game is built specifically for the Paddle Control, and therefore cannot be played on a standard Master System Control Pad.

Source : https://t.co/YZCyHuWQDB
Link : https://segaretro.org/Galactic_Protector
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 22, 2021, 10:14:42 pm
Limited Run Games releasing an English package version of the SEGA Astro City Mini

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The Limited Run version of the SEGA Astro City Mini will only be limited to 3,500 units, which will probably make this version sought after in the collectors market compared to the regular Japanese version.
As far as I know, the SEGA Astro City Mini unit included inside the English packaging is exactly the same as the Japanese retail unit.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/03/22/limited-run-games-releasing-an-english-package-version-of-the-sega-astro-city-mini/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2021/03/22/limited-run-games-releasing-an-english-package-version-of-the-sega-astro-city-mini/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 25, 2021, 08:28:22 pm
SEGA is #1 on Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings List

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Metacritic has released their list of the publishers with the highest average metascore for games released in 2020, and it comes at no surprise that SEGA is NUMBER ONE.
We here at SEGAbits have seen SEGA’s 2020 output and can easily see why they’d take the top spot. Release good games, get good results!

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/03/25/sega-1-on-metacritics-annual-game-publisher-rankings-list/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 25, 2021, 10:52:01 pm
Fantasy Zone – 2002 Developer Interview
originally featured as part of the sega.jp meisaku album series
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Fantasy Zone – 1997 Developer Interview
originally featured in Sega Saturn Magazine

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There was pessimism from all quarters, from the top executives to the sales departments. “Why are they making a game like this…”
Once it was released, though, both the pcb sales and the arcade income were very good.
It’s pretty rare, for a game that’s unpopular internally to do that well commercially. 

Read the full interview here : http://shmuplations.com/fantasyzone2/ (http://shmuplations.com/fantasyzone2/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 26, 2021, 12:03:42 am
Protopa Opa - SEGA Forever Fan Art

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"I love the early concept art of Opa Opa (or as pcwzrd13 coined him "Protopa Opa") revealed on shmuplations so much I had to draw him!"

Source : https://t.co/S75KOhNV2x
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Harpoon on March 26, 2021, 04:29:29 am
Berto, thanks for the introduction to the series. I am in a little weird position here because I have never had any console just Commodore and Amiga and then PC, but I always wanted to. I am now an adult, an old to it but I finally have both time and money to dive into console gaming. I like the Fantasy Zone series the most I think and so if you could give me a heads up - what console should I purchase and which part of Fantasy Zone to start my console adventure?
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 27, 2021, 07:02:41 am
Berto, thanks for the introduction to the series. I am in a little weird position here because I have never had any console just Commodore and Amiga and then PC, but I always wanted to. I am now an adult, an old to it but I finally have both time and money to dive into console gaming. I like the Fantasy Zone series the most I think and so if you could give me a heads up - what console should I purchase and which part of Fantasy Zone to start my console adventure?

Hi Harpoon, glad to know that there are still some who still love Fantasy Zone.

The best Fantasy Zone games are strangely enough are on Nintendo 3DS (3D Fantasy Zone and 3D Fantasy Zone II).
Both Fantasy Zone I and II were being remake perfectly with new feature that made it more fun and also easier with savestate.
Their 3D graphic are awesome too.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO71kzStYNE

If handheld like 3DS isn't your thing and more prefer to play on TV here's other alternative :
- PS2 - Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone (Japanese only, had to import the game)
- Switch - Sega Ages: Fantazy Zone (digital only)
- Sega Genesis Mini / Sega Mega Drive Mini - Super Fantasy Zone (included in the console)
- Sega Master System - The original Fantasy Zone I and II (old way and hard way)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 29, 2021, 09:19:32 pm
"Welcome to the Fantasy Zone" Fanart by BenignChaos

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Source : https://www.deviantart.com/benignchaos/art/Welcome-to-the-Fantasy-Zone-621306504
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on April 13, 2021, 11:35:21 pm
SEGA PlayStation 3 PSN Titles To Buy Before Sony Shuts Down the Store

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Most of the titles we talked about here are available via the English PlayStation Network Store, since that is how most of us buy games.
But if you are daring and want to dive into some Japanese PSN goodies, you should totally check out some of the PS2 Japanese only releases especially the long running ‘SEGA Ages 2500’ titles:
- Phantasy Star Generation Complete Collection
- Bonanza Bros.
- Gain Ground
- Dragon Force
- Space Harrier Complete Collection
- SEGA Memorial Selection (Obscure titles!)
- Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box (MUST HAVE)
- Dynamite Deka
- Galaxy Force II – Special Extended Edition
- Fantasy Zone Complete Collection (MUST HAVE)

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/04/13/sega-playstation-3-psn-titles-to-buy-before-sony-shuts-down-the-store/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on April 25, 2021, 09:34:39 pm
Chinese Exclusive Astro City Mini Revealed,
Red Buttons and Gold Limited Edition


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You thought SEGA was done releasing variants of the Astro City Mini? Think again!
China will be seeing a release of the machine, featuring a red joystick and buttons as well as an accompanying controller. 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/04/23/chinese-exclusive-astro-city-mini-revealed-red-buttons-and-gold-limited-edition/
Pic from : https://segaretro.org/Fantasy_Zone
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on May 03, 2021, 08:06:27 pm
"3D Fantasy Zone" & "3D Fantasy Zone II W" (3DS) are currently on sale in Japan
Also Other 3D Classic Series (3DS) Games too

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Nintendo 3DS eShop "Golden Week Sale" until May 12th (Wednesday), 2021 :

3D Altered Beast (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Space Harrier (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Super Hang-On (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Power Drift (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)
3D The Super Shinobi II (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Bare Knuckle (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Bare Knuckle II (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)
3D Fantasy Zone (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)
3D Fantasy Zone II W (3DS) : 400 yen (was 838 yen)

3D Afterburner II (3DS) : 400 yen (was 838 yen) 
3D Ecco the Dolphin (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Galaxy Force II (3DS) : 400 yen (was 838 yen)
3D Thunder Blade (3DS) : 400 yen (was 1,019 yen)
3D Puyo Puyo 2 (3DS) : 500 yen (was 880 yen)
3D Gunstar Heroes (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)
3D Sonic the Hedgehog (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)

Source : https://sega.jp/topics/210428_1/ (https://sega.jp/topics/210428_1/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on May 10, 2021, 12:00:00 am
Sega Forever - Official Opa-Opa Discord Emoji

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Courageous hero Opa-Opa has joined the SEGA Forever Discord emoji roster after a long journey from the Fantasy Zone!
Come on over to the SEGA Forever Discord server to talk all things SEGA, vote for port requests, and enter our latest code giveaway!
Discord Link : https://discord.com/invite/SEGAForever

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1391123011017773057/photo/1
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on July 28, 2021, 09:30:52 pm
Picross S: Mega Drive & Mark III Edition launches August 5

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Enjoy drawing nostalgic pixel art characters while solving Picross puzzles!
The compilation includes a total of 59 titles :

Action Fighter
After Burner
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Soldier
Alien Storm
Alien Syndrome
Altered Beast
Arrow Flash
Beyond Oasis
Bio-Hazard Battle
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Columns III
Comix Zone
Crack Down
Dynamite Headdy
Enduro Racer
ESWAT: City Under Siege
Eternal Champions
Fantasy Zone
Gain Ground
Golden Axe
Golden Axe II
Golden Axe III
Kid Chameleon
Kung Fu Kid
Light Crusader
Out Run
Phantasy Star
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Puyo Puyo
Puzzle & Action:Ichidant-R
Puzzle & Action:Tant-R
Quartet
Record of the Bahamut War
Rent A Hero
Ristar
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Shining Force II
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the hedgehog CD
Space Harrier
Space Harrier II
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 3
Super Hang-On
Super Thunder Blade
Sword of Vermilion
The Ooze
The Revenge of Shinobi
Turbo Out Run

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2021/07/picross-s-mega-drive-mark-iii-edition-launches-august-5
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on August 19, 2021, 03:34:54 am
8 SEGA Master System games playable in Lost Judgment are Revealed !

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Here are the 8 SEGA Master System games playable in Lost Judgment!
Which of these classic gems will you dive into first?

1. Alex Kidd in Miracle World
2. Fantasy Zone
3. Penguin Land
4. Quartet
5. Enduro Racer
6. Woody Pop
7. Maze Hunter 3-D
8. Secret Command

Source : https://t.co/HP7ZVhlraS
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on September 06, 2021, 10:58:01 am
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4 SMS games added for Lost Judgment :

9: Fantasy Zone II Opaopa's Tears
10: Alien Syndrome
11: SDI
12: Darius II

Source : https://sega.jp/topics/210903_4/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on September 27, 2021, 09:17:43 pm
Khinsider Has Removed 500+ Albums Related to Sega

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"Segapocalypse!
Wave Master, the company that manages Sega's music, has contacted me and asked me to remove lots of albums related to Sega.
At the end of the day, over 500 albums were removed, including Sonic, OutRun, and others.
Unfortunately, this even included fan made compilation albums for games that have no commercial releases, which, quite frankly, makes absolutely no sense.
If you were wondering why some albums have disappeared on the site, this is why." 

Link : https://downloads.khinsider.com/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 12:54:16 am
SEGA is Introducing the SEGA Insights Lab

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Introducing the SEGA Insights Lab! 🔬
Help shape our games by providing feedback, there’s even rewards for those who participate!
Sign-up & FAQ: https://t.co/vRnIs0Z5Xa (https://t.co/vRnIs0Z5Xa)

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/1454190359341244435?t=OsJ70LpB8DIOb6IGtyIB-w&s=19 (https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/1454190359341244435?t=OsJ70LpB8DIOb6IGtyIB-w&s=19)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 02:23:38 am
Super Fantasy Zone - ENGLISH translation v1.0

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The European version was launched in English, but it runs slow (PAL50 / 50Hz),
so I decided to have the English version of the game in real full speed.
With this "translation" patch you can play the game "Super Fantasy Zone" for
Sega Genesis / Sega Mega Drive in English (only text and menus are in English).

Link : http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6329/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 17, 2022, 12:07:59 am
Three SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive Titles Coming To Nintendo Online Expansion Pass
Inlcuding Super Fantasy Zone


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkDhI7qStP4

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It’s worth noting all three games were technically previously released on the SEGA Genesis Mini, albeit Alien Soldier was exclusive to the Asian (Korean and Chinese) market.
But the lineup is still a solid reveal regardless, especially since Alien Soldier and Super Fantasy Zone are expensive on third-hand markets.

http://segabits.com/blog/2022/03/16/three-sega-genesis-mega-drive-titles-coming-to-nintendo-online-expansion-pass/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on April 10, 2022, 08:32:49 pm
SEGA / Atlus Spring 2022 sale live on the Switch / 3DS eShops
until April 17 at 11:59 PM PT / April 18 at 2:59 AM ET


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Switch
– Team Sonic Racing – $14.99 (was $29.99)
– SEGA Ages Virtua Racing – $4.79 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Out Run – $4.79 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Fantasy Zone – $2.79 (was $7.99)
– Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game – $9.99 (was $39.99)
– and many more

3DS
– Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure – $7.99 (was $19.99)
– 3D Fantasy Zone – $2.99 (was $5.99)
– 3D Fantasy Zone II – $2.99 (was $5.99)

– and many more

Full list : https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-atlus-spring-2022-sale-live-on-the-switch-3ds-eshops/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-atlus-spring-2022-sale-live-on-the-switch-3ds-eshops/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on May 11, 2022, 11:47:40 pm
Super cute three-dimensional Opaopa Figure!
Scheduled to be released: September-October 2022


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From GEEK LIFE, a new work of "Sega Retro Game Soft Vinyl Collection" that three-dimensionalizes the characters of Sega masterpieces has appeared!
The fifth is the main character "Opaopa" from the popular shooting "Fantasy Zone". Is a lineup!
Opaopa's colorful pop cuteness goes well with soft vinyl materials.

Link : https://yamakichiya.com/products/fantasyzone-opaopa (https://yamakichiya.com/products/fantasyzone-opaopa)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on May 19, 2022, 09:05:24 pm
SEGA Characters Fanart by Kukakooo

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Sega🎶Sega🎶Segaaaa

Source : https://mobile.twitter.com/Kukakooo/status/1525272511834902528 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Kukakooo/status/1525272511834902528)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on June 06, 2022, 12:05:52 am
SEGA introduces Mega Drive Mini 2, featuring Mega CD games – releasing October 27 in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63a5R2DeVgo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63a5R2DeVgo)

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The Mega Drive Mini 2 will include over 50 games, including games for the aforementioned Mega CD, as well as sequels, arcade ports, unreleased titles and a mystery new game.
It has also been confirmed that players can select between the sound of the Mega Drive or Mega Drive 2 for every Mega Drive game (see the in-game menu options in the gallery below).

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/06/03/sega-introduces-mega-drive-mini-2-featuring-mega-cd-games-releasing-october-27-in-japan/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/06/03/sega-introduces-mega-drive-mini-2-featuring-mega-cd-games-releasing-october-27-in-japan/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on June 09, 2022, 11:43:27 pm
SEGA-filled pop-up shop in Akihabara Line-up Goods include Sonic, Space Harrier, Mega Drive, Fantazy Zone, Feel the Magic: XY/XX, and AM2 Logo

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SEGA-filled pop-up shop is coming to Akihabara.
It will be held from June 15th to July 3rd.

Link : https://akihabara-container.jp/event/612/ (https://akihabara-container.jp/event/612/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on July 31, 2022, 11:55:45 pm
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Officially Announced as Amazon Exclusive and Blasts its Way to North America on October 27th!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPGTxSHKDFI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPGTxSHKDFI)

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An Amazon Japan listing has also appeared, with similar information but lacking screenshots but the item is sold by Amazon.co.jp itself.
The listing also has a list of announced titles, including the aforementioned Sonic 3D Blast.
Other newly announced titles include Rainbow Islands Extra, OutRunners, Super Hang-On, VectorMan 2, The Ooze and Rolling Thunder 2.
See the full list ... 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/07/13/rumor-sega-genesis-mini-2-seemingly-confirmed-in-amazon-us-listing/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/07/13/rumor-sega-genesis-mini-2-seemingly-confirmed-in-amazon-us-listing/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on July 31, 2022, 11:56:22 pm
SEGA News Bits Live: SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Revealed + Bayonetta 3 Release Date

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHOin1P8zY4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHOin1P8zY4)

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SEGA Genesis Mini 2 has been revealed! Let’s talk about it.
Oh, and is that Bayonetta? She’s back as well!
And what’s Barry’s Beef this week? It’s Green Hill Zone.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/07/14/sega-news-bits-live-sega-genesis-mini-2-revealed-bayonetta-3-release-date/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/07/14/sega-news-bits-live-sega-genesis-mini-2-revealed-bayonetta-3-release-date/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on July 31, 2022, 11:56:50 pm
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 will be in much shorter supply (around one-tenth) than original

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8RGornqWgw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8RGornqWgw)

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My questions about Genesis Mini 2 shipments were forwarded to Sega of Japan's corporate office, which eventually confirmed that the new miniaturized console was a "Japan-only project" for the company.
"The Sega Genesis Mini 2 could only be produced in small numbers due to the global semiconductor shortage," reads a letter from the Sega president's office, so the company opted to produce a small Western batch of Genesis Mini 2s alongside its order of Mega Drive Mini 2s.
"The number of units for this project makes up around one-tenth of the total for the previous Genesis Mini," the letter states.

Article : https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/07/sega-genesis-mini-2-will-be-in-much-shorter-supply-than-original/ (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/07/sega-genesis-mini-2-will-be-in-much-shorter-supply-than-original/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on August 08, 2022, 10:48:31 pm
Cool Toy : SEGA Arcade Coin Bank Featuring Fantasy Zone & Altered Beast (2020)

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Contain bonuses: SEGA clear files with Golden Axe and Bonanza Bros artwork.

Video : https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1308942735609655296
Link : https://www.emporiumretrogamingshop.com/products/sega-arcade-bank-sound-coin-box
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on August 19, 2022, 03:39:19 am
Game Gear, Master System, and SG-1000 games playable on Analogue Pocket OpenFPGA

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The new OpenFPGA feature recently made available to Pocket owners with firmware update version 1.1 beta.
In short, this allows developers to make all new “cores” for the Pocket’s FPGA hardware, allowing it to run games from other retro game hardware it was not originally intended to replicate.
This is an official update from Analogue, which they’ve made clear since the Pocket’s original announcement was something they’d always intended for it to have, even if it couldn’t be there on release.
Now that it’s finally here, the first new community developed cores included ones made to run Sega Game Gear, Master System, and SG-1000 games, created by spiritualized1997.
You can download these straight from their Github page. 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/18/game-gear-master-system-and-sg-1000-games-playable-on-analogue-pocket-openfpga/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/18/game-gear-master-system-and-sg-1000-games-playable-on-analogue-pocket-openfpga/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on August 19, 2022, 11:55:28 pm
See the complete SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Mini 2 lineup – European release confirmed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzE_oH-MDAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR7X1yCypKU

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SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 (JP) has 62 Titles: 42 Mega Drive, 20 MEGA CD, 1 SEGA CD. 10 of the Mega Drive titles are New/Unreleased.
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 has 61 titles: 49 Genesis, 12 SEGA CD. 8 of the Genesis titles are New/Unreleased.
For SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 (JP), 35 of the 63 titles become US/UK versions when switching the language to English.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/19/see-the-complete-sega-mega-drive-genesis-mini-2-lineup-european-release-confirmed/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on September 12, 2022, 11:00:54 pm
A soft vinyl figure of the main character of "Fantasy Zone" "Opa Opa" will be released from Tristar

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Opa Opa (Fantasy Zone) Overview
Specifications: Soft vinyl figure (finger puppet)
Number of parts: 1
Size: 45 x 77 x 45mm (width x depth x height)
Target age: 15 years old and over
Country of manufacture: Japan

Opa Opa Colored version
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)

Link : https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1438328.html (https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1438328.html)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 06, 2022, 09:03:52 pm
DARIUSBURST CS Core + TAITO / SEGA Pack announced for Switch
Due out on October 27 in Japan.


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In DLC mode, you can play with both the aircraft of Darius and those of various collaboration titles from TAITO and SEGA.
Each pack contains the following units:

TAITO Pack :
- Inter Gray (Night Striker)
- Black Fly (Metal Black)
- X-Lay (Rayforce)

SEGA Pack
- Harrier (Space Harrier)
- TRY-Z (Galaxy Force II)
- OPA-OPA (Fantasy Zone)

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2022/10/dariusburst-cs-core-taito-sega-pack-announced-for-switch
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2022, 12:24:48 am
Data Discs announces Fantasy Zone vinyl soundtrack, releasing this Saturday

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Data Discs is back with an all new SEGA vinyl, this time featuring the soundtrack to the arcade classic Fantasy Zone!
The release, set to go live on Saturday at data-discs.com, features the full 1986 soundtrack from Hiroshi “Hiro” Kawaguchi of OutRun and Space Harrier fame.
The release will be ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2022/10/17/data-discs-announces-fantasy-zone-vinyl-soundtrack-releasing-this-saturday/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 28, 2022, 12:41:06 am
SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 - Fantasy Zone Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyZtWWhkIAk
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2022, 09:17:09 pm
💿『Mega Drive Mini 2 -Celebration Album-』
 
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Product number: WM-0850
List price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

The songs included are Yuzo Koshiro's original BGM "Menu Music" that flows on the menu screen of "Mega Drive Mini 2", and Kei Takanishi's super arranged version 10 tracks (* "Afterburner II", "Alien Soldier", "Viewpoint"). ”, “Ah Harimanada”, “MDM2 Medley [“Bonanza Brothers”-“Columns III Confrontation! A total of 11 tracks including "At the End of Time of No Return", "Thunder Force IV", and "Outrun")!

1. Megadrive Mini 2 ~Menu Music~
2. After Burner II -Super Arr Ver.-
3. Alien Soldier -Super Arr Ver.-
4. Viewpoint -Super Arr Ver.-
5. Aah! Harimanada -Super Arr Ver.-
6. MDM2 Medley -Super Arr Ver. Bal Musette Mix-(Bonanza Bros. 〜 Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World 〜 Fantasy Zone)
7. Crusader of Centy -Super Arr Ver.-
8. Gain Ground -Super Arr Ver.-
9. Phantasy Star II: At the End of the Restoration -Super Arr Ver.-
10. Thunder Force IV -Super Arr Ver. Radio Edit Plus-
11. OutRun -Super Arr Ver.-

In addition, the booklet includes Yuzo Koshiro's secret story about the production of "Menu Music" and Kei Takanishi's commentary on the super-arranged version of the music, making it a must-have item for old and new mega drivers!

Link : https://wave-master.com/ent/mdmini2/ (https://wave-master.com/ent/mdmini2/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2022, 10:16:43 pm
"Mega Drive Mini 2 - Multiverse Sound World" will be released at  Nov 29, 2022

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Digital recording of Mega Drive Mini 2 "Space Harrier", "Space Harrier II" and "Fantasy Zone" from the actual MD!

Released a fan coveted soundtrack CD containing the complete sounds of the Mega Drive version "Space Harrier", "Space Harrier II" and "Fantasy Zone" recorded in "Mega Drive Mini 2" released by SEGA Co., Ltd.!
The recorded songs are 13 songs from the new port "Space Harrier" that challenged the historical if "What if the Mega Drive had a sprite scaling function?" 20 songs from the revived new "Space Harrier II", and the new ported version "Fantasy Zone" has 38 songs including the arranged version of "Space Harrier" played in hidden mode, all songs arcade version-like FM sound source CD2 A new digital recording on the actual Mega Drive without leaving any discs!
And as an arranged version of this album, the first CD "Theme -Space Harrier on Vocal-" "S.S.T. Legends (Hiro/Takenobu Mitsuyoshi/Koichi Namiki) Ver. [*Includes Karaoke Ver.]" and “Hiro & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi Ver.” are included as a Special Bonus Track. !

In addition, the booklet also includes comments full of secret stories from the development staff that are a must-read for fans!

Source : https://www.play-asia.com/mega-drive-mini-2-multiverse-sound-world/13/70ftf1
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 19, 2022, 02:26:44 am
SEGA Talk #107: Segagaga (2001)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6STHRVqIbI

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Strap in and get ready to save SEGA as we venture into the year 2025 and cover the Dreamcast Japanese exclusive Segagaga!
We discuss the cameos, parodies and more!

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2022/11/15/sega-talk-107-segagaga-2001/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 29, 2022, 02:09:58 pm
Someone on SNN gave me some questions that got me thinking.
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 29, 2022, 07:44:33 pm
Someone on SNN gave me some questions that got me thinking.
  • What is Opa-Opa's biology? Is he a mechanical lifeform like a Cybertronian? Is he like the vehicles from Pixar' Cars? Could he have organic tissue underneith his artificial-like exterior?
  • What exactly is the "Fantasy Zone"? Is it an area of a galaxy different from the rest of space? Does consciousness of various lifeforms effect the Fantasy Zone (as in "fantasy" coming to life)? Is it part of the "Special Zone (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Special_Stage)"?

1. Opa Opa is a sentient life form
He’s an alien but he’s mechanical
So he’s like transformers

2. Fantasy Zone is it’s own dimension
It is home to Harrier

SPACE YEAR Timeline

6216 - Fantasy Zone
6221 - Space Harrier 3D
6226 - Space Harrier / Fantasy Zone II
6236 - Space Harrier II
623X - Super Fantasy Zone
63XX? - Space Fantasy Zone
6344 - Fantasy Zone...

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Source : https://personasama.tumblr.com/post/141839924117/the-space-harrier-fantasy-zone-shared-timeline
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 30, 2022, 06:46:20 am
1. Opa Opa is a sentient life form
He’s an alien but he’s mechanical
So he’s like transformers

2. Fantasy Zone is it’s own dimension
It is home to Harrier

SPACE YEAR Timeline

6216 - Fantasy Zone
6221 - Space Harrier 3D
6226 - Space Harrier / Fantasy Zone II
6236 - Space Harrier II
623X - Super Fantasy Zone
63XX? - Space Fantasy Zone
6344 - Fantasy Zone...

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Source : https://personasama.tumblr.com/post/141839924117/the-space-harrier-fantasy-zone-shared-timeline (https://personasama.tumblr.com/post/141839924117/the-space-harrier-fantasy-zone-shared-timeline)
How long is a space year? Alien maths may have nothing to do with regular maths.

Also friend of mine asks...
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 30, 2022, 08:02:31 pm
Had no clue too about the difference between that year and our year.

No planet ever mentioned other than Planet Harriers and Planet Menon, but that's not where they lived.
Their planets were just always refered as "homeland".

I don't think they're manufactured.
They could have babies that look like these ...

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Also there are children too..
The ending for Fantasy Zone Gear features several Opa-Opas (Opa-Opa’s children?) rescuing Opa Jr :

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which means their body could grow up, and we know how big O-papa is in the first game's final battle.
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 01, 2022, 06:26:17 am
Had no clue too about the difference between that year and our year.

No planet ever mentioned other than Planet Harriers and Planet Menon, but that's not where they lived.
Their planets were just always refered as "homeland".

I don't think they're manufactured.
They could have babies that look like these ...

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Also there are children too..
The ending for Fantasy Zone Gear features several Opa-Opas (Opa-Opa’s children?) rescuing Opa Jr :

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which means their body could grow up, and we know how big O-papa is in the first game's final battle.
I'll pass on the answers to him. But never really thought about the biology and settings of Fantasy Zone this much.
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on January 02, 2023, 10:33:41 pm
SEGA Forever's new intro animation and theme tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5cmtW2f0k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5cmtW2f0k)

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Say hello to the SEGA Forever intro animation and theme tune, composed on original Genesis hardware!
Stay tuned for more regular retro-focused SEGA videos in the coming months on SEGA Forever.
 We welcome any and all feedback for video content you'd most like to see!

🎵 Dale North
🎨 Keith Stack

Link : https://www.facebook.com/SEGAForever/ (https://www.facebook.com/SEGAForever/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on February 24, 2023, 09:39:09 pm
Sega and Yoko Taro’s 404 Game Re:set reimagines Sega games as women

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuBoiCUfjho (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuBoiCUfjho)

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THE MOBILE GAME HAS PLAYERS BATTLING SEGA TO RESTORE A WORLD IT CORRUPTED.

Yoko Taro, who serves as the game’s creative director, said: “It’s a game that features Sega’s IP, so I thought Sega should be in the game, but I didn’t think Sega would want to see a game that portrayed it well, so I portrayed it negatively.
“It’s a world that imagines that if things were to go well for Sega but then got out of control, it could end up like this.”

Article : https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-and-yoko-taros-404-game-reset-reimagines-sega-games-as-women/ (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-and-yoko-taros-404-game-reset-reimagines-sega-games-as-women/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on February 24, 2023, 09:48:03 pm
『404 GAME RE:SET』-CAST FILE- Fantasy Zone TYPE:Anode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhf6dJ0C8eM

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Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on February 27, 2023, 05:54:25 pm
"Sega 3DS Final Sale" - Up to 94% OFF on March 2nd!

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"Sega 3DS Final Sale" will be held at the Nintendo eShop on March 2nd ?

29 titles such as "Seventh Dragon Ⅲ code: VFD", "Puyo Puyo Chronicle", and "Sega 3D Reprint Archives" ✨
Don't miss the final Nintendo 3DS ™ title sale 📣

Until 8:59 on Tuesday, March 28

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1628998429618876416
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 05, 2023, 12:06:21 am
『404 GAME RE:SET』-CAST FILE- Fantasy Zone TYPE:Cathode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SM9iyXRli0

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"Money is just a piece of paper
False Value, Temporary Happiness
Money ain't what fills me up
It means nothing if you don't use it
So today I'm gonna spend them all I want."

Source : https://twitter.com/404gamereset/status/1631581428394631169
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 07, 2023, 05:36:33 am
404 Game RE:SET Gameplay Involves Purifying Sega Games

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A new interview from Sega shed a bit more light on the concepts and characters that animate 404 Game RE:SET gameplay.
The “Dark” side Cathode personalities emerged as a result of Sega’s actions, which is why Sega is portrayed as the antagonist faction of 404 Game RE:SET.
The members of the cast are initially “Cathodized” by Sega, and use their powers to adversely affect the world around them.
For example, Outrun Type: Cathode runs wild throughout the cities, taking joy in her speed heedless of the dangers she poses to innocents.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/404-game-reset-gameplay-involves-purifying-sega-games/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 15, 2023, 09:56:55 pm
REMINDER : NINTENDO 3DS SHOP OFFICIALLY CLOSES MARCH 27, 2023!

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Remember to pick up your favorite SEGA games on the 3DS e-Shop before it closes! 🛍️
What are your favorite SEGA memories on the console?

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1636031413114863617
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on April 13, 2023, 07:48:19 pm
As of January 1 2024, Steam will officially stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

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After that date, the Steam Client will no longer run on those versions of Windows.
In order to continue running Steam and any games or other products purchased through Steam, users will need to update to a more recent version of Windows.
This change is required as core features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older versions of Windows.
In addition, future versions of Steam will require Windows feature and security updates only present in Windows 10 and above.

Source : https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4784-4F2B-1321-800A (https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4784-4F2B-1321-800A)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on April 16, 2023, 08:38:06 pm
404 GAME RE:SET launches April 25 in Japan, Asia
Prologue launches April 17.


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SEGA also announced the following new characters and collaborations:

1. Altered Beast (voiced by Akira Sekine)
2. Columns (voiced by Hitomi Ueda)
3. Crazy Taxi (voiced by Mariya Ise)
4. Dynamite Cop (voiced by Misaki Watada)
5. Fighting Vipers (voiced by Kaede Hondo)
6. Golden Axe (voiced by Yume Miyamoto)
7. Hang-On (voiced by Natsumi Fujiwara)
8. The House of the Dead (voiced by Miku Itou)
9. Pengo (voiced by Ari Ozawa)
10. Space Harrier (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori)
11. Thunder Blade (voiced by Mikako Komatsu)
12. Virtua Racing (voiced by Haruka Shiraishi)

13. Dig Dug (voiced by Rie Takahashi)
14. Mappy (voiced by Yui Ogura)
15. Xevious (voiced by MAO)
16. Arkanoid (voiced by Minami Tanaka)
17. Darius (voiced by Reina Ueda)
18. Kiki Kaikai (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki)

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2023/04/404-game-reset-launches-april-25-in-japan-asia
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on May 01, 2023, 12:27:01 am
Fantasy Zone girl (404 GAME RE:SET) contemplating the nature of Space Harrier’s gun… even in gacha, the Fantasy Zone shared timeline persists

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Source : https://twitter.com/Tracker_TD/status/1652060952051830795
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on May 01, 2023, 12:28:16 am
Fantazy Zone (404 GAME RE:SET) Fan Art

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Source : https://twitter.com/kazanonT/status/1652591053323767808 (https://twitter.com/kazanonT/status/1652591053323767808)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on June 06, 2023, 12:54:36 am
SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure: Arcade meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on 9/9/2023

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This event requires no advance ticketing or advance access, simply show up to the arcade and pay them $25 for all day play.
The arcade is open from 11am to 2pm the following day, and you are free to come and go as you please – just hang on to that receipt.
The meetup will take place between 1pm and 9pm and will feature impromptu tournaments, arcade and world record attempts, the chance to play the ultra rare SEGA R-360 (subject to operating availability) and the chance to meet and hang out with ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/06/05/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-9-9-2023/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on July 31, 2023, 01:59:31 am
Wonder Festival 2003 : Space Harrier's Mammoth and Fantasy Zone's Opa-Opa

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Items full of game love at general dealer booths such Mammoth from "Space Harrier" and Opa-Opa from "Fantasy Zone.
Since the franchise isn't active, it's a difficult for the characters to be released by a big figure maker company.

Even things that cannot be done by such a company, thanks to the creator's love they still can be made into three-dimensional figures.
And there are always fans who are looking for such works, and some of the products were sold out as proof.
The first thing ...

Article : https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/img/hbw/docs/1520/335/html/at_22.jpg.html
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on August 15, 2023, 08:26:56 pm
Opa-Opa Fan Art by DADOtronic

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Source : https://twitter.com/dadotronic/status/1691416453998649344
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on August 18, 2023, 03:32:28 am
SEGA Lucky Lottery Online "404 Game Re:Set"Acrylic Keychains now on sale 📢

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Link : https://segaluckykujionline.net/kuji/errorgamereset
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on August 30, 2023, 07:32:32 pm
SEGA Lucky Lottery Online "404 GAME RE:SET" Fantasy Zone and After Burner Tapestry now on sale

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Available only until until 9/4 23:59
Don't forget!

Link : https://www.segaluckykujionline.net/kuji/errorgamereset
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2023, 08:34:39 pm
SEGA AGES Fantasy Zone is now 75% off in the Nintendo eShop!
Sale ends on September 11, 2023.


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An interplanetary monetary system collapses as its funds are mysteriously funneled towards the construction of a fortress in the Fantasy Zone. It's up to Opa-Opa to rescue the Fantasy Zone and find the culprit responsible!

Eliminate all the bases to reach the end boss and advance to the next level. Use lasers and bombs to destroy all enemies and take advantage of weapon and engine upgrades! Want a change in palette? Play as Opa-Opa’s brother, Upa-Upa!

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/sega-ages-fantasy-zone-switch/
https://archives.sega.jp/segaages/fz/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on September 08, 2023, 12:34:22 am
Lost Sega Golf MMO Starring Sonic Resurrected After 15 Years

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIH174yFbZo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIH174yFbZo)

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Like a great many other online games, SEGA SPLASH! GOLF came with several layers of security to prevent hackers and cheaters – these naturally had to be overcome by Ninji in order to play the game in 2023. There was also the small matter of getting it to work on a non-Japanese computer, as it was never released worldwide.
However, as insurmountable as these issues might appear to the layperson, Ninji has successfully managed to get the game's practice mode working, recover its in-game shop (it had microtransactions, of course), and get the character customisation mode up and running. You can ...

Articles :
https://timeextension.com/news/2023/09/lost-sega-golf-mmo-starring-sonic-resurrected-after-15-years
https://web.archive.org/web/20160322172741/http://www.retrocollect.com/Articles/sega-splash-golf-and-the-sega-references-you-missed.html
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on September 14, 2023, 01:44:59 am
SEGA Mega Drive - Fantasy Zone by Hidecade/M2 LET'S PLAY

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The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive version of Fantasy Zone is a port of the System 16 version of Fantasy Zone to the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis.
Programmed with SGDK by Hideki "Hidecade" Konishi, who had previously developed the Mega Drive port of Darius, it was included officially on all models of the Mega Drive/Genesis Mini 2 as a bonus game.

Link : https://www.sega.jp/mdmini2/en/
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on September 18, 2023, 12:52:56 am
The soft vinyl figures of "Opa-Opa" are finally on sale again!

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In addition to "Clear Blue", new colors "Pure Stone", "Clear", "Luminous" and "Opa-Opa & Upa-Upa" 2-piece set are also available!
We only have a small number of items in stock, so please forgive us if we run out of stock.

Link : https://beep-shop.com/ec/products/list?category_id=1676
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 03, 2023, 01:03:11 am
SEGA Dreamcast Characters Keychain Fan Arts by ash 🌝 tahilan 🐲👹🕊️ {LBX 231}

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I went a little overboard and designed a bunch of Dreamcast charms for a gashapon machine for cons!
collect all these little guys and try for the ultra "rare"

Source :  https://twitter.com/oni_hat/status/1705398679803474067 (https://twitter.com/oni_hat/status/1705398679803474067)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 23, 2023, 10:25:48 pm
SEGA / Atlus October 2023 SALE includes lowest prices ever for Demon Slayer, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, Valkyria Chronicles 4, more

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Nintendo Switch eShop Sales :

– 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim – $23.99 (was $59.99)
– Catherine: Full Body – $12.49 (was $49.99)
– Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles – $23.99 (was $59.99)
– Etrian Odyssey HD – $23.99 (was $39.99)
– Etrian Odyssey II HD – $23.99 (was $39.99)
– Etrian Odyssey III HD – $23.99 (was $39.99)
– Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection – $47.99 (was $79.99)
– Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix – $19.69 (was $39.39)
– Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – $29.99 (was $59.99)
– Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game – $7.99 (was $39.99)
– Persona 3 Portable – $13.99 (was $19.99)
– Persona 4 Arena Ultimax – $14.99 (was $29.99)
– Persona 4 Golden – $13.99 (was $19.99)
– Persona 5 Royal – $35.99 (was $59.99)
– Persona 5 Strikers – $17.99 (was $59.99)
– Puyo Puyo Champions – $3.49 (was $9.99)
– Puyo Puyo Tetris – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 – $9.99 (was $39.99)
– Rock of Ages 2 – $3.74 (was $14.99)
– Samba de Amigo: Party Central – $27.99 (was $39.99)
– SEGA Ages Alex Kidd in Miracle World – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Columns II – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Fantasy Zone – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages G-LOC Air Battle – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Gain Ground – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Herzog Zwei – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Ichidant-R – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Out Run – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Phantasy Star – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo 2 – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Space Harrier – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Thunder Force AC – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Virtua Racing – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Wonder Boy: Monster Land – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Genesis Classics – $7.49 (was $29.99)
– Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster – $19.99 (was $49.99)
– Shin Megami Tensei V – $29.99 (was $59.99)
– SolSeraph – $3.74 (was $14.99)
– Sonic Colors: Ultimate – $15.99 (was $39.99)
– Sonic Forces – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Sonic Mania – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD – $7.49 (was $29.99)
– Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania – $15.99 (was $39.99)
– Two Point Campus – $13.49 (was $29.99)
– Valkyria Chronicles – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Valkyria Chronicles 4 – $7.49 (was $29.99)

Source : https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-atlus-switch-eshop-sale-includes-lowest-prices-ever-for-demon-slayer-etrian-odyssey-origins-collection-valkyria-chronicles-4-more/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-atlus-switch-eshop-sale-includes-lowest-prices-ever-for-demon-slayer-etrian-odyssey-origins-collection-valkyria-chronicles-4-more/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 23, 2023, 10:39:15 pm
Sonic Superstars - Frozen Base Act 2

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Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 29, 2023, 08:01:37 pm
Opa-Opa Fan Art by システムサタン

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Source : https://twitter.com/systemsatan/status/1692791893967712318
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 29, 2023, 08:02:57 pm
Opa-Opa Fan Arts by JMV

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Source : https://twitter.com/Jmanvelez/status/1669399135152160777
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on October 30, 2023, 03:20:27 am
404 GAME RE:SET to end service on January 5, 2024

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“We have come to conclusion that it will be difficult to provide users satisfactory service going forward, so we have decided to end service,” SEGA said in a statement.
Main story additions, new characters, new figures, and additional events will continue to be added until service ends.
404 GAME RE:SET first launched for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on April 25 in Japan and Asia. It follows ...

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/404-game-reset-to-end-service-on-january-5-2024 (https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/404-game-reset-to-end-service-on-january-5-2024)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on November 06, 2023, 07:16:32 pm
B-Stock Vinyl OST sale on Data-Discs For Limited Time
(40-60% off with imperfections)


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STREETS OF RAGE (1LP Red) - £14.00 (was £24.00)
OUTRUN (1LP Mint Green) - £12.00 (was £24.00)
SONIC FRONTIERS (2LP Blue + Booklet) - £13.00 (was £33.00)
STREETS OF RAGE 2 (2LP Frosted Clear) - £17.50 (was £29.00)
FANTASY ZONE (1LP Black) - £12.00 (was £24.00)
STREETS OF RAGE 3 (2LP Orange) - £17.50 (was £29.00)
SONIC MANIA (1LP Blue) - £14.00 (was £24.00)
SONIC SPINBALL (1LP Ltd. Edition) - £16.00 (was £24.00)

All orders will ship by 22nd November

Link : https://bit.ly/47eiLFO (https://bit.ly/47eiLFO)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on December 04, 2023, 09:50:42 pm
Some models from the Master System Collection - launched by Tectoy from 2002 to 2007,
before the Current model, which is the EVOLUTION


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Source : https://twitter.com/ray_castello/status/1731744670131048567 (https://twitter.com/ray_castello/status/1731744670131048567)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on December 14, 2023, 09:35:46 pm
Alex Kidd Meets Opa-Opa Fan Art by 🐞 LadyBug SuperStar ⭐️ 🍙❤️✨

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Source : https://twitter.com/LadyBugSuperSt1/status/1732960027953049667 (https://twitter.com/LadyBugSuperSt1/status/1732960027953049667)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on December 14, 2023, 09:39:39 pm
Bomberman Meets Opa-Opa Fan Art by 🐞 LadyBug SuperStar ⭐️ 🍙❤️✨

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Source : https://twitter.com/LadyBugSuperSt1/status/1735499695332495494
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on December 19, 2023, 08:50:35 pm
"DARIUSBURST CS CORE + TAITO/SEGA Pack" is now 40% off on Steam!
Sale ends on January 06, 2024.


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Classic Sega fan?
DariusBurst CS Core comes with plenty to like: guest ships from Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone and Galaxy Force!

Link : https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/dariusburst-cs-core-plus-taito-sega-pack-switch/ (https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/dariusburst-cs-core-plus-taito-sega-pack-switch/)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on February 14, 2024, 11:29:31 pm
SEGA's Red Zone and Blue Zone Fan Art by Naratani
 
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Source : https://twitter.com/naratani/status/1755937549238063254 (https://twitter.com/naratani/status/1755937549238063254)
Title: Re: Fantasy Zone - Where a couragous hero called Opa-Opa fought in a valiant cause
Post by: Berto on March 07, 2024, 09:19:07 pm
SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 2: Arcade meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on April 27, 2024

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It’s the sequel you’ve been waiting for: SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 2! Meet up with fellow SEGA fans at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois on April 27th, 2024 to play hundreds of arcade games in the world’s largest arcade!
This event requires no advance ticketing or advance access, simply show up to the arcade and pay them $25 for all day play. The arcade is open from 11am to 2pm the following day, and you are free to come and go as you please – just hang on to that receipt. The meetup will take place between 1pm and 6pm and will feature impromptu tournaments, arcade and world record attempts and the chance to meet and hang out with fellow SEGA fans.
Want to grab ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/03/01/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-2-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-april-27-2024/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2024/03/01/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-2-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-april-27-2024/)