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Title: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 26, 2016, 03:21:17 am
SPACE HARRIER

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

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1985 - Space Harrier
1988 - Space Harrier 3-D
1988 - Space Harrier II
1989 - Space Harrier: Return To The Fantasy Zone (Amiga)
1991 - Space Harrier GG
1996 - Sega Ages Vol. 2: Space Harrier (Saturn)

2000 - Planet Harriers
2002 - Typing Space Harrier
2003 - Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4: Space Harrier
2005 - Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 20: Space Harrier Complete Collection

2013 - 3D Space Harrier
2016 - 3D Power Drift
2017 - Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours
2018 - Kyoutou Kotoba RPG Kotodaman
2019 - Sega Ages: Space Harrier (Switch)
2023 - 404 Game RE:SET

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And the latest news ..............

3D Power Drift
released as stand alone version on Japanese 3DS e-shop
with 12 new character including Harrier from Space Harrier !!!

(http://archives.sega.jp/3d/powerdrift/img/ori.jpg)

Its price will be 800 Yen (with tax) and this stand alone version  comes with a new mode called “special mode”.
In this mode we can change the BGM and play 12 new characters from the Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone and other SEGA titles as follow :

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(http://archives.sega.jp/3d/powerdrift/img/sp13.jpg)

Source : http://archives.sega.jp/3d/powerdrift/index.shtml (http://archives.sega.jp/3d/powerdrift/index.shtml)
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: CrazyT on October 26, 2016, 11:58:57 am
Are those characters also in the collection? This reminded me I should still get it(goes ordering it immediatly)
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: Kuronoa on October 26, 2016, 03:47:33 pm
As much as it pains me I have to rebuy it, it is neat to see significant new content made for this game.
Also, Alex Kidd stands out. Everybody else has a place in the 3D Classic lineup.
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: Barry the Nomad on October 26, 2016, 04:04:38 pm
Are those characters also in the collection? This reminded me I should still get it(goes ordering it immediatly)

All but Alex Kidd, though he does cameo a lot in the M2 created credits sequences for many games.
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: CrazyT on October 27, 2016, 09:35:02 am
All but Alex Kidd, though he does cameo a lot in the M2 created credits sequences for many games.
Great i'm not missing anything then!
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: Phantasos on October 27, 2016, 04:14:20 pm
M2 needs to stop porting games from the 16/32 bit era and make some fucking original games already. This shit is too good.
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: Kuronoa on October 27, 2016, 06:21:27 pm
They have done remakes/revivals before. The Konami Rebirth titles on Wii was from them. Fantasy Zone II W is their remake.

If they don't port games for Sega still, we probably won't get anything at all. After 3D Classic they should work on the Saturn library.
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: Phantasos on October 28, 2016, 03:42:38 pm
They have done remakes/revivals before. The Konami Rebirth titles on Wii was from them. Fantasy Zone II W is their remake.

And the Konami Rebirth titles were absolutely fucking mental. They need to start getting some original projects already cause they obviously aren't just port black wizards, they understand fundamental old school game design.
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: parallaxscroll on October 30, 2016, 12:01:47 pm
They have done remakes/revivals before. The Konami Rebirth titles on Wii was from them. Fantasy Zone II W is their remake.

If they don't port games for Sega still, we probably won't get anything at all. After 3D Classic they should work on the Saturn library.


After 3D Classics, M2 should work on the Model 3 arcade library. Virtua Fighter 3,  Scud Race, The Lost World, Daytona USA 2, Spike Out, etc.
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: Mengels7 on November 03, 2016, 06:42:04 pm
M2 needs to stop porting games from the 16/32 bit era and make some fucking original games already. This shit is too good.

Honestly, I'd rather just have ports. Half the fun of these games is the nostalgia.
Title: Re: 3D Power Drift released on 3DS e-shop with 12 new character !!!
Post by: Clint Forrester on November 05, 2016, 11:42:09 am
SOR1 Blaze is best Blaze, and I like how SoJ clearly favors Bear transformation over the other Beasts.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:05:33 pm
Trivia : Space Harrier is the first Sega game use real analog joystick

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Before AM2 introduced the first true analog joystick, most video game arcades used mostly 8-way digital controls which seemed fine for more simple games, but AM2 had a more ambitious vision for their first on-rail shooter.
They wanted more precise controls, so they shipped analog joysticks with each cabinet.
That wasn’t the only thing the joystick could do, it also had different speeds depending on how far the user pushed in a certain direction. It could also sense sensetivity.
So if you barely move the stick the character on screen would barely nudge, but if you held it all the way he would move across the screen faster.
This gave arcade goers greater control over games and developers more ideas when it came to the type of games that could be created.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2015/01/10/the-weekly-five-how-sega-am2-changed-video-gaming/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:07:26 pm
Space Harrier : SEGA Game That Would Thrive in Virtual Reality

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One of the biggest issues for a company like SEGA to re-release these rail shooters with virtual reality support would be the graphics.
I personally think there are a lot of gamers that appreciate the aesthetics of 2D games like After Burner and Space Harrier, but they will take some work to get the virtual reality aspect to work.
One of the issues is that in VR you should be able to glance around meaning that reworking the game to have a viewable game world when players turn their head left to right.
This is easier for early 3D games like Panzer Dragoon because the game already has 3D textures.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2016/06/27/the-sega-five-sega-games-that-would-thrive-in-virtual-reality/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:09:52 pm
Trivia : Space Harrier is the first Sega game to come out that used "Super Scaler" technology.

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Super Scaler is a revolutionary sprite scaling technology developed by Yu Suzuki and Sega-AM2.
It allows for a psuedo-3D effect which makes game elements appear close to or far away from the player without a loss in frame rate.

Articles : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/space-harrier/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:11:35 pm
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Source : https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1346765-gaming (https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1346765-gaming)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:16:41 pm
The Making of 3D Space Harrier Interview With M2 and SEGA Developers

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Re-making games in 3D is almost impossible for similar reasons.
When you take a character sprite that was originally in 2D and bring it into a 3D viewpoint, you have to build the graphic from scratch.
So for example, back in the 8-bit era, very large enemies were often displayed as backgrounds.
But if you did a simple 3D conversion of an enemy like that, it would end up being on a different plane from the player character and look like it’s out on the horizon.
If you want real 3D, then it’s basically the same as rebuilding the game from scratch.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2013/11/25/the-making-of-3d-space-harrier-and-new-3d-sega-classic-series-interview-with-m2-and-sega-developers/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:20:09 pm
Trivia : There are Space Harrier and Fantasy Zone themes for 3DS on eShop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0TbEjpxfzQ

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Available now for $1.99 each, these two themes feature graphics and sounds from both games and are an excellent way to scrub every hint of Nintendo off of your 3DS.
Fill the home screen with SEGA games, pick a Space Harrier or Fantasy Zone theme, slap on a SEGA branded skin and you’re all set!

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2015/05/14/sega-3d-classics-space-harrier-and-fantasy-zone-themes-now-on-north-american-nintendo-eshop/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:21:37 pm
HINT : Space Harrier's enemies fire three types of projectiles at the main character Energy Bullets slow, Fireballs faster, and Missiles fastest.
They are always fired directly at Space Harriers current location, never elsewhere.
As long as you move constantly without backtracking, you cannot be hit, and need only worry about dodging stationary objects.

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Article : https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=966
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:24:03 pm
Trivia : Harrier is playable on DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours

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Even more interesting, SEGA’s Hiroshi Kawaguchi is a guest composer on the game who wrote a few new remixes being used on the Space Harrier DLC.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2016/02/17/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours-getting-fantasy-zone-space-harrier-and-galaxy-force-ii-dlc/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:26:10 pm
SEGA AGES Space Harrier
Best Version of the Game Yet!


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It is understandable that $7.99 might scare off some or others might consider this to be a lot for an arcade port to be re-released for the 20th something time.
However, don’t let that fool you from all the wonderful options this version gives you while keeping the same love and the purest version of Space Harrier even made.
M2 really has a knack for reviving old classics (everything running perfect and smooth) with even better results, and they certainly didn’t skip out on it.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2019/08/22/sega-ages-space-harrier-review-the-best-version-of-the-game-yet-nintendo-switch/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:30:14 pm
Trivia : SEGA games Space Harrier and Fantasy Zone are on the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine Mini

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Converting from a game that requires so much scaling is often a dodgy business, but NEC Avenue have pulled off this conversion with great success.
Although the graphics are generally a little smaller than the arcade and a tad messy in places, the scaling is far better than expected for a HuCard and there is little or no clash to be seen.
The distinctive checkerboard floor from the arcade has unfortunately gone, which is a big shame, and it is replaced by a far less interesting striped and colour-cycled ground pattern.
Sound is generally good, but while the sound effects are very faithful to the original, the fantastic Space Harrier music is arranged a little too lightly at times and I dislike the white-noise drums that NEC Avenue insist on using in all their games.
All the speech samples from the arcade are included too, albeit in a very scratchy manner.

Articles :
1. http://segabits.com/blog/2019/07/12/sega-games-space-harrier-and-fantasy-zone-coming-to-the-turbografx-16-pc-engine-mini/
2. http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Space_Harrier.htm
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 07:32:29 pm
All Games in Astro City Mini Lineup Revealed
There is Space Harrier in them.

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Space Harrier has a normal and reverse icon in the corner for players to change the orientation of the stick by pressing the C button.

Articles :
1. http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/03/final-games-in-astro-city-mini-lineup-announced-arcade-stick-revealed/
2. http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/27/tgs-2020-astro-city-mini-hands-on-details-and-pink-second-player-variants-revealed/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 09:09:25 pm
SEGA's 60th Anniversary Celebration
Save 91% on SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics BUNDLE on Steam
Over 50 classic games in one great bundle including Space Harrier 2.
Offer ends 20 October 2020

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Link : https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/13945/SEGA_Mega_Drive_and_Genesis_Classics/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 17, 2020, 10:01:49 am
One-eyed Mammoth (from Space Harrier)
is one of four Two Point Hospital's FREE SEGA 60th Items


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Celebrate 60 years of SEGA’s proud history with these free items, plucked from the annals and gifted to you to spruce up your hospitals in Two Point Hospital.
Put a smile on the faces of your patients with historic masterpieces from arcade times gone by (and a giant one-eyed mammoth from Space Harrier, because why not?)

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424940/Two_Point_Hospital_SEGA_60th_Items/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424940/Two_Point_Hospital_SEGA_60th_Items/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 10:16:33 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 11:37:03 pm
The Analogue Pocket Is Designed To Play Games From All Game Boy Systems
and Through Adapters It Could Play Game Gear Games including GG Space Harrier


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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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 22, 2020, 10:46:22 pm
Cool Space Harrier (Marvel Legends) Custom Action Figure

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Source : https://www.figurerealm.com/customfigure?action=view&id=84382
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 22, 2020, 10:51:33 pm
Strike Blazinger - In The Vein of Timeless Classics Space Harrier
(Previously known as Strike Harbinger)


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Strike Blazinger's action gameplay currently consists of high-speed forward flying and shooting in the vein of timeless classics like Atari's arcade "Star Wars", Williams' "Blaster", Sega's "Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom", "Space Harrier", "Galaxy Force", and Taito's "Night Striker".
Blow stuff up at high speeds and survive with style!
While the game can be played well by just moving and shooting, there’s a lot of new depth and play mechanics such as aiming, dashing, melee attacks, parrying, power-up activation, ramp launching and spell summoning that all becomes second nature as great care has been taken to refine the responsive moment-to-moment gameplay.
There’s even a two-player co-op mode with team attack mechanics and the ability to heal each other when times get tough! 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2016/05/09/sega-news-bits-strike-harbinger-first-impressions-and-exclusive-gameplay-footage/
Official site : https://www.strikeblazinger.com/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 22, 2020, 10:52:49 pm
Xenocider - A New Dreamcast Game Heavily Inspired by the Space Harrier

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An innovative approach to the on-rails shooter genre and the first 3D arcade game for the Dreamcast in over a decade, Xenocider is our personal 3D homage to the classic Space Harrier, with a little influence from Galaxy Force and Sin & Punishment thrown into the mix.
The game tells the story of Xara, a cyborg from a remote planet turned into the ultimate weapon of mass destruction thanks to her superhuman strength and speed and her combat skills in extreme environments. 

Articles : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/xenocider/
Discussion : http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=3794.0
Official site : http://retrosumus.com/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 22, 2020, 10:58:46 pm
Space Harrier (1985) – Developer Interview Collection

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Yu Suzuki: In Space Harrier, there’s no traditional collision detection.
The game determines your position, and the enemy/object’s position, and from there it approximates the distance between the two. From there, it knows the number of frames before a “collision” occurs.
One thing you might not know, is that the “ping ping” sound of your bullets reflecting off objects like columns and such—that actually came from a bug. We liked it so we left it in! (laughs)

Full interview : http://shmuplations.com/spaceharrier/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 22, 2020, 11:01:15 pm
AGES Initiative

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Source : https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1743669-sonic-the-hedgehog-2020-film
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 03, 2020, 08:09:54 pm
Harrier went turbo

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Source : https://www.reddit.com/r/retrogamememes/comments/b6vwzl/so_thats_why_there_hasnt_been_a_new_space_harrier/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 03, 2020, 08:12:30 pm
Xenocider - A Space Harrier-Inspired Dreamcast Game is Finally Done

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Once again we want to thank you guys for your help. We can’t possibly express how happy we are to have come so far.
Xenocider will be a reality soon. But for now, let testers enjoy the RC and provide the last bits of use ful feedback. We’re almost there.

Articles : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/xenocider/
Discussion : http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=3794.0
Official site : http://retrosumus.com/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 08, 2020, 11:31:58 pm
SEGA Forever - Space Harrier II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD23DcJdZ5Q
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 08, 2020, 11:33:36 pm
Xenocider Pre-order Exclusive Poster is Still Available

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All orders placed up until launch day (which is the moment we close the store for like one or two days and get some shipments ready) get a pre-order exclusive poster.
After that, no poster for you! 

Pre-order the game here : http://retrosumus.com/shop/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 12, 2020, 06:25:43 pm
Space Harrier 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, OutRun, 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 22, 2020, 05:57:59 pm
"Astro City Mini" store-specific pre-order bonuses detailed
Acrylic key chain set, Clear Files, Miniature, Smartphone Wallpaper, and Cleaner Cloth

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Source : https://sega.jp/topics/201015_2/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 25, 2020, 08:52:26 pm
Sega Black Friday Sale Offers
Lots Of Great Savings On Switch (North America)


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All of these deals are available from now right up until 2nd December :

- Catherine: Full Body – $29.99 (was $49.99)
- Citizens of Space – $4.49 (was $14.99)
- Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix – $19.69 (was $39.39)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – $29.99 (was $59.99)
- Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder – $5.99 (was $14.99)
- SEGA Ages Alex Kidd in Miracle World – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Columns II: A Voyage Through Time – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Fantasy Zone – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Gain Ground – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Herzog Zwei – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Ichidant-R – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Out Run – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Phantasy Star – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo 2 – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Shinobi – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Space Harrier – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Thunder Force AC – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Virtua Racing – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Wonder Boy: Monster Land – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Genesis Classics – $14.99 (was $29.99)
- SEGA Ages G-LOC Air Battle – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- Shining Resonance Refrain – $11.99 (was $29.99)
- SolSeraph – $4.49 (was $14.99)
- Sonic Forces – $9.99 (was $19.99)
- Sonic Mania – $9.99 (was $19.99)
- Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD – $19.99 (was $29.99)
- Team Sonic Racing – $19.99 (was $29.99)
- Two Point Hospital – $19.99 (was $39.99)
- Valkyria Chronicles 4 – $17.99 (was $29.99)

Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/sega_black_friday_sale_offers_lots_of_great_savings_on_switch_north_america (https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/sega_black_friday_sale_offers_lots_of_great_savings_on_switch_north_america)
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Post by: Berto on December 09, 2020, 02:37:06 am
Cthulhu Frozen Nightmare -  Space Harrier x Ikaruga Inspired Gameplay

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-91K-jY2Wo

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This is a game jam game... software is prototype quality, but it works! There will probably be minor bugs.
We used some base assets to start the game as well textures built into unreal engine.
Most of the assets have been changed heavily. Music and sound is all original. 

Link : https://virtuaworlds.itch.io/cthulhu-frozen-nightmare
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Post by: Berto on December 13, 2020, 06:44:47 am
Using CYBERSTICK to play SPACE HARRIER Megadrive 32X

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4LnfkhHljU
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Post by: Berto on December 13, 2020, 06:46:29 am
CASIO GZ-30M is playing SPACE HARRIER "BATTLE FIELD" by native MIDI data

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kluR8vv6E7g

CASIO GZ-30M is playing SPACE HARRIER "MAIN THEME" by native MIDI data

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuJVObvMFUc
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Post by: Berto on December 20, 2020, 11:13:18 pm
Miyamoto says his kids played a lot of SEGA games when they were younger, inspired him to try harder

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Miyamoto said in a recent interview with The New Yorker that they also played a lot of SEGA titles like Out Run and Space Harrier.
Rather than being jealous, he said this inspired him to try harder, “so that they preferred the ones I made.”

Article : https://nintendoeverything.com/miyamoto-says-his-kids-played-a-lot-of-sega-games-when-they-were-younger-inspired-him-to-try-harder/
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Post by: Berto on December 28, 2020, 08:30:51 pm
Happy 29th Year Anniversary for Space Harrier (Game Gear) !!!

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The Game Gear port is based on the Master System release. Due to the smaller screen size some of the proportions had to be changed, so the Harrier is much bigger. The enemy sprites have been altered to appear more organic. Some of the level names have been changed as well, and there are only 12 stages in total. A password function also allows players to skip to later levels. Despite running on the same hardware as the Master System, the music has been rearranged.

Links :
1. http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/space-harrier-2/
2. https://segaretro.org/Space_Harrier
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Post by: Berto on January 12, 2021, 06:27:19 pm
Sega will reopen the Retro Game Floor at its Akihabara Building 3 arcade this week.
The floor will include games from House of the Dead, Space Harrier, and even Gundam: Senjo no Kizuna!


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Check the full list of arcade games that will be available to play at the Retro Game Floor:
- House of the Dead SD
- House of the Dead 2 DX
- House of the Dead 4 SD
- Rad Mobile
- Crazy Taxi
- Manx TT Super Bike
- After Burner II SD
- Virtua Cop 2
- Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force
- Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram
- Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram Ver.5.2
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Senjo no Kizuna
- A.B. Cop
- OutRun SD
- OutRun 2
- Thunder Blade SD
- Sky Target SD
- Super Hang-On
- Space Attack
- Space Harrier
- Scud Race Twin
- Daytona USA 2

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/sega-akihabara-building-3s-retro-game-floor-reopens-this-week/
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Post by: Berto on February 18, 2021, 11:14:25 pm
Xenocider - A Space Harrier-Inspired Dreamcast Game Trailer and New Demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lplevg-T5dc

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There is a new Xenocider demo available to download!
It’s been years since we released our last demo, and the game evolved so far beyond what was initially planned, we felt it was the right time to share a new one.
So if you want to give Xenocider a try for yourself, enjoy!

Link : https://retrosumus.com/2021/02/xenocider-new-demo-available/
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Post by: Berto on February 28, 2021, 10:42:22 pm
"Welcome to the Fantasy Zone - START TYPING!"

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19 years ago today marked the PC release of Typing Space Harrier, where you could type your way across Moot, Geeza, Amar, and many more familiar stages!
Like The Typing of the Dead it relies on the player hitting keyboard keys at specified moments as quickly as possible. 

Source : https://t.co/f6auq3wNZW
Link : https://segaretro.org/Typing_Space_Harrier
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Post by: Berto on March 22, 2021, 10:24:39 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/)
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Post by: Berto on March 29, 2021, 09:20:22 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
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Post by: Berto on March 29, 2021, 09:23:52 pm
Yu Suzuki Wanted to Name His Game (Space Harrier) as Fantasy Zone
Source from Fantasy Zone Interview


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Ask : Was the title “Fantasy Zone” something you decided from the start?
Ishii: I wanted the title to be “Opa-Opa” too, but due to various circumstances… (laughs)
Apparently Yu Suzuki, who was developing Space Harrier at the same time as us, wanted to name his game Fantasy Zone.
But when our development chief came and saw our game, he said the title of Fantasy Zone fit what we were doing better. “Opa Opa is just a nonsense title. Fantasy Zone is better, let’s go with that!” And that’s what happened.

Link : http://shmuplations.com/fantasyzone2/
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Post by: Berto on April 13, 2021, 11:36:07 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/
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Post by: Berto on April 16, 2021, 12:47:53 am
Happy 3 Years Anniversary for Kyoutou Kotoba RPG Kotodaman !

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Kyoutou Kotoba RPG Kotodaman is a free-to-play RPG published by Sega for Android and iOS devices on April 16, 2018. 
Numerous Sega characters are featured as part of a crossover collaboration including Sonic, Ulala, and Harrier as guest playable characters.

Pic taken from : https://news.qoo-app.com/en/post/38172
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Post by: Berto on April 25, 2021, 09:38:54 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/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2021/04/23/chinese-exclusive-astro-city-mini-revealed-red-buttons-and-gold-limited-edition/)
Pic from : https://segaretro.org/Space_Harrier
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Post by: Berto on April 30, 2021, 12:37:48 am
SEGA GOLDEN WEEK SALE Until May 7, 2021
Including SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Bundle


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The Steam Golden Week sale is here!
Feeling bored? Get up to 85% off amazing titles like Shenmue I & II, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Binary Domain, Yakuza 0, Sonic Mania, Shining Resonance Refrain, and many more.
Offer ends 7 May 2021.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/curator/36333614-Sega-Promotions/sale/segagoldenweek (https://store.steampowered.com/curator/36333614-Sega-Promotions/sale/segagoldenweek)
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Post by: Berto on May 03, 2021, 08:08:02 pm
"3D Space Harrier" (3DS) is 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/)
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Post by: Berto on May 11, 2021, 08:15:03 am
Sprite Scaling and the Sega 32X

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfw5cL4ExlU
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Post by: Berto on July 28, 2021, 09:47:34 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
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Post by: Berto on August 24, 2021, 12:05:50 am
Yuzo Koshiro (@yuzokoshiro) Playing "Stanray" from Space Harrier
with YAMAHA RX21, DX7 & KORG opsix.
All real synth!

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Video link : https://twitter.com/yuzokoshiro/status/1429861081766191109/video/1
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Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 24, 2021, 07:44:04 am
So what makes the Space Harrier guy fly? Is it the weapon he carries or is he just capable of flight like some superhero?

Also, what's his name?
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Post by: Berto on August 24, 2021, 08:47:57 am
So what makes the Space Harrier guy fly? Is it the weapon he carries or is he just capable of flight like some superhero?

He's capable of flight but I don't think he's a superhero since he's not invincible.
One hit and he's down.

Also, what's his name?

According to 3D SEGA Archives, his name is ...

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Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 24, 2021, 09:13:08 am
So he's a guy named Harrier, who flies around in space? Though mostly occupies the Fantasy Zone.
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Post by: Berto on August 26, 2021, 11:44:11 pm
Happy International Dog Day

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Dog Day has been created so that all breeds of dogs are celebrated; mixed and pure.
The day helps to galvanize the public so that they can recognise the number of dogs that must be rescued on a yearly basis, from pure breed rescuers, rescues, and public shelters. 

Link : https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/dog-day/
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Post by: Berto on September 27, 2021, 09:25:21 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/
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Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 12:24:30 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)
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Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 12:26:43 am
RetroArch Brings Sega Genesis Emulation to Steam with 32X Support

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Picodrive supports Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System, Sega CD, and even 32X games. You can download the RetroArch Picodrive emulator here (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227460/RetroArch__Picodrive/) on Steam.
There are two other RetroArch emulators on Steam via both the Genesis Plus GX multi-platform emulator and Final Burn Neo, however Picodrive goes a bit further by finally supporting 32X games.
Anyone that was using the play test version of their emulator should migrate over to the mainline Steam release (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118310/RetroArch/).

Article : https://nichegamer.com/retroarch-brings-sega-genesis-emulation-to-steam/
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Post by: Berto on November 10, 2021, 11:31:53 pm
Share your Space Harrier Sequels memories for the upcoming SEGA Talk!

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Patreon pals! Share YOUR memories of Space Harrier Sequels to be read aloud on our next episode!
Support us at any tier, your support keeps the show going: https://t.co/oV5qDvRWK3

Link : https://www.patreon.com/posts/58542661
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Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 11, 2021, 10:55:40 am
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yf9T2r4ZDs
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Post by: Berto on November 12, 2021, 12:04:37 am
Yep. Your guess is correct. That boss was inspired by Flatwood Monster.  :-D
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Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 12, 2021, 08:47:57 am
Seemed familiar. Even if the Flatwood Monster is not real.
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Post by: Berto on November 27, 2021, 03:00:42 am
SEGA Talk #84: Space Harrier Sequels (1988-2000)

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Get ready! We return to the Fantasy Zone one last time to talk about Space Harrier‘s sequels.
The Mega Drive exclusive Space Harrier II, the Master System 3D glasses game Space Harrier 3-D and Nagoshi’s arcade exclusive Planet Harriers all get discussed PLUS we cover the SEGA AGES release of Space Harrier.
That’s a lot of Harriers, but to be fair it is Thanksgiving week and it’s all about being stuffed.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/11/26/sega-talk-84-space-harrier-sequels-1988-2000/
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Post by: Berto on December 17, 2021, 12:10:16 am
Commodore 64 Games Are Being Teased For Nintendo Switch

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The retro-focused indie developer and publisher Thalamus Digital is teasing C64 games for Nintendo's Switch hardware.
According to a vague tweet, the team has apparently "listened" and more will be revealed at some point in 2022.

List of SEGA games on C64 (that could be included, very small chance but one could wish) :

Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator
Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom
Congo Bongo
Spy Hunter
Tapper
Up 'n Down
Space Harrier
Wonder Boy
Quartet
SDI
Alien Syndrome
Power Drift
Space Harrier II
Shinobi
Turbo OutRun
Galaxy Force
ESWAT
Sonic Boom
Hot Rod
Crack Down
Line of Fire
World Championship Soccer
Super Monaco GP
Alien Storm

Article : https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/12/commodore-64-games-are-being-teased-for-nintendo-switch
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Post by: Berto on January 11, 2022, 12:07:12 am
A Look at ALL the Sega Arcade to ZX Spectrum Ports (1985-1992)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7pT57wPzAc

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Post by: Berto on January 23, 2022, 02:23:49 am
Space Harrier-Inspired "Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP" Neptunia Game is Available Now on Steam

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gIs5K8DenM

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Older Neptune embarks on a new rail shooter adventure! Play through five different stages inspired by the greatest Nations of Gamindustri.
Watch out for the big bosses, including Neptune’s least favorite food, a giant eggplant!

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1798780/Dimension_Tripper_Neptune_TOP_NEP/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2022, 12:08:28 am
Space Harrier artwork by Insert Quarter Bin

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Source : https://insertquarterbin.tumblr.com/post/162241200886/all-new-iqb-welcome-to-the-fantasy-zone-based
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on February 14, 2022, 12:12:30 am
Pew Pew !

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/69/c5/97/69c597ee7de8f7b5afb146b79af7db35--harrier-easter-island.jpg)

Source : http://blowthecartridge.com/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 14, 2022, 06:45:39 am
Pew Pew !

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/69/c5/97/69c597ee7de8f7b5afb146b79af7db35--harrier-easter-island.jpg)

Source : http://blowthecartridge.com/ (http://blowthecartridge.com/)
He just has one of those faces I guess.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on April 01, 2022, 12:19:30 am
The SEGA Lores: Harrier (Space Harrier)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoSW1ucUc5Y
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 01, 2022, 06:30:17 am
The SEGA Lores: Harrier (Space Harrier)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoSW1ucUc5Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoSW1ucUc5Y)
I didn't know Space Harrier had much of a story.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on April 03, 2022, 07:52:58 pm
I didn't know Space Harrier had much of a story.

Most of video game stories are found in the game manual books,
not much and sometimes nothing in the games themself.
For example : Virtua Fighter (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4084.msg98731#msg98731).
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 04, 2022, 05:36:28 am
Most of video game stories are found in the game manual books,
not much and sometimes nothing in the games themself.
For example : Virtua Fighter (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4084.msg98731#msg98731).
True. Classic Sega were usually gamer first, story later.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on April 07, 2022, 12:16:30 am
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
– Puyo Puyo Champions – $2.99 (was $9.99)
– Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 – $19.99 (was $39.99)
– SEGA AGES Alex Kidd In Miracle World – $4.79 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Space Harrier – $4.79 (was $7.99)
– Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game – $9.99 (was $39.99)
– and many more

3DS
– Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth – $9.99 (was $39.99)
– Persona Q: Shadows of the Labyrinth – $7.99 (was $19.99)
– Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure – $7.99 (was $19.99)
– 3D Space Harrier – $2.99 (was $5.99)
– and many more

Full list : https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-atlus-spring-2022-sale-live-on-the-switch-3ds-eshops/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on April 10, 2022, 09:16:01 pm
Digital Version of Super Hang-On, OutRun, dan Space Harrier Soundtrack Albums (from MP3 to AIFF) have been added to Data Discs' Bandcamp.

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Space Harrier Album was originally released in 2018 as a vinyl-only edition and has been newly remastered in 2022 for digital. It features the complete 1985 arcade score, along with a bonus arranged version of the main theme by SEGA’s in-house live band (S.S.T. Band) which is exclusive to Bandcamp.

OutRun Album was originally released in 2016 as a vinyl-only edition and has been newly remastered in 2022 for digital. It features the complete 1986 arcade score, along with 3 bonus tracks taken from the Mega Drive and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game (exclusive to Bandcamp).

SUPER HANG-ON album was originally released in 2015 as a vinyl-only edition and has been newly remastered in 2022 for digital.

Link : https://datadiscs.bandcamp.com/ (https://datadiscs.bandcamp.com/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on April 21, 2022, 09:38:37 pm
Space Harrier II, Shining Force II, and Sonic Spinball Coming To The Nintendo Online Expansion Pass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvtdS3_vc0M

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All three games will be available in all regions for Nintendo Switch owners that have the NSO Expansion service.
What is your thoughts on the new titles? Please comment below your thoughts.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/04/21/space-harrier-ii-shining-force-ii-and-sonic-spinball-coming-to-the-nintendo-online-expansion-pass/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on April 25, 2022, 12:06:34 am
Sega Arcade Gallery (GBA) - High-Score SRAM Hack

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The Sega Arcade Gallery is a nice compilation of Super Scaler games for the GBA - Space Harrier, After Burner, OutRun, and Super Hang-On. The ports are decently made (except maybe After Burner) but have one huge drawback: they don’t save your high scores.
What’s the point of trying to top the leaderboard in Space Harrier if it resets every time the GBA powers off?

This patch aims to fix that. Now you can record your best times and routes in OutRun!
All four games should save automatically after putting in your initials on the high-score screen.
Also included are the ASM fragments used to implement this.

(By the way, it is possible to barrel roll in After Burner. Hold L and R while moving the D-pad from side to side.)

Link : http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/6764/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on May 08, 2022, 09:47:19 pm
Space Harrier Remake!  Full recreation in Dreams PS4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI5qE3CAzQ4
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 01, 2022, 01:00:24 am
Air Twister is a new Space Harrier inspired game from Yu Suzuki!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1A5WJ2YFVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1A5WJ2YFVc)

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All this time we were asking “Where is Shenmue 4?” when we should have been asking “Where is a new Space Harrier game?”
In a surprise reveal from Yu Suzuki’s YS NET studio is a spiritual successor to Space Harrier titled Air Twister.
Presented in full 3D, the game takes many cues from the SEGA arcade classic, and also appears to be much more in-line with the original game than SEGA’s own Planet Harriers was (which was also a 3D take on Space Harrier).

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/05/31/air-twister-is-a-new-space-harrier-inspired-game-from-yu-suzuki/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/05/31/air-twister-is-a-new-space-harrier-inspired-game-from-yu-suzuki/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 01, 2022, 09:40:23 am
Air Twister is a new Space Harrier inspired game from Yu Suzuki!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1A5WJ2YFVc

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/05/31/air-twister-is-a-new-space-harrier-inspired-game-from-yu-suzuki/
Yu Suzuki no longer works with Sega despite all the Sega games he contributed.

Now he's seems to be making games that are in a sense spiritual successors to the original Sega games... but kinda sad they're not direct sequels.

But at least the Air Twist lady has more identity than the Space Harrier guy... and a Queen-inspired theme song.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 01, 2022, 09:02:56 pm
Yu Suzuki no longer works with Sega despite all the Sega games he contributed.

Now he's seems to be making games that are in a sense spiritual successors to the original Sega games... but kinda sad they're not direct sequels.

But at least the Air Twist lady has more identity than the Space Harrier guy... and a Queen-inspired theme song.

Was excited for a moment until I saw that Apple Arcade logo on trailer.
I'm Android user only now, after twice being left dissapointed by Apple product back then.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 02, 2022, 10:31:56 am
Was excited for a moment until I saw that Apple Arcade logo on trailer.
I'm Android user only now, after twice being left dissapointed by Apple product back then.
That just sucks. Sorry, I know you're a fan of Space Harrier.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 02, 2022, 08:55:22 pm
That just sucks. Sorry, I know you're a fan of Space Harrier.

Indeed. I'm a fan of Chuchu Rocket too and the sequel (Chuchu Rocket Universe) was also Apple Arcade exclusive.
Double facepalm, lol.

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Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 02, 2022, 11:32:10 pm
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Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 02, 2022, 11:34:21 pm
Yu Suzuki was hesitant to call Air Twister as a Space Harrier spiritual successor

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Suzuki said he has always had this idea for a fantasy shooting game, but back in the '80s the limited available tech led to Space Harrier.
In 2022, with the new tech and approach, his idea turned into Air Twister.
"This is my ideal fantasy shooting game. I think when you play it, you will see it has a much different feel," Suzuki said.
Suzuki did confirm the game can also be played with a controller, as well.

Article : https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-creator-announces-air-twister-for-apple-arcade/1100-6503976/ (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-creator-announces-air-twister-for-apple-arcade/1100-6503976/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 03, 2022, 09:23:01 am
Indeed. I'm a fan of Chuchu Rocket too and the sequel (Chuchu Rocket Universe) was also Apple Arcade exclusive.
Double facepalm, lol.

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Damn, sorry about that.
Yu Suzuki was hesitant to call Air Twister as a Space Harrier spiritual successor

(https://i.ibb.co/rw5XXJs/Air-Twister.jpg)

Article : https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-creator-announces-air-twister-for-apple-arcade/1100-6503976/ (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-creator-announces-air-twister-for-apple-arcade/1100-6503976/)
So Air Twister isn't a spiritual successor to Space Harrier, more of what Space Harrier should of been? Interesting.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 05, 2022, 10:36:45 pm
We levelled up! Thank you for 62 years with us, SEGA! 💙

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🌟 June 3rd, 2022 marks the 62nd #SEGA Annivesary 🌟 🎂
Past gems such as  Space Harrier, Outrun, VirtuaOn among many other titles appear as playable arcade mini-games in the Yakuza series 🎮.

Source : https://www.facebook.com/sega.jp
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 05, 2022, 10:40:26 pm
So Air Twister isn't a spiritual successor to Space Harrier, more of what Space Harrier should of been? Interesting.

Yes, but still "what Space Harrier should of been" years ago was kinda outdated, isn't it?
I'm sure Panzer Dragoon series and Planet Harriers have already covered that.
I'm still curious though.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 06, 2022, 07:42:54 am
Yes, but still "what Space Harrier should of been" years ago was kinda outdated, isn't it?
I'm sure Panzer Dragoon series and Planet Harriers have already covered that.
I'm still curious though.
I do like the design of it all. Yu Suzuki has a brilliant imagination when let loose. Very Fantasy Zone or Special Stage.
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 09, 2022, 11:44:08 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 13, 2022, 12:36:57 am
Interview with Yu Suzuki: Air Twister and His Return to Arcade Rail Shooters

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As for music, the game’s debut trailer featured epic operatic music before switching to music that can only be described as sounding like the rock band Queen.
When we asked if this music is an indication of what we will hear throughout the game, Mr. Suzuki had this to say: “I asked the artist Valensia to do the music for this project. His fusion of rock, opera and classical music styles was the perfect fit for my ideal of the fantasy shooter.”

Read the Full Interview here : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/06/10/interview-with-yu-suzuki-air-twister-and-his-return-to-arcade-rail-shooters/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 22, 2022, 12:17:31 am
Happy Birthday SEGA Forever!

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June 22, 2022 is the fifth anniversary of SEGA Forever!
Which one is your favourite?

Link : https://discord.com/invite/segaforever (https://discord.com/invite/segaforever)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 23, 2022, 10:31:20 pm
Yu Suzuki’s Air Twister is out now on Apple Arcade!

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Soar through the sky battling against invaders in this all-new fantasy endless shooter from legendary game creator, Yu Suzuki.
Players will assume the role of Princess Arch fighting back against bizarre invaders to save their planet from destruction.
They’ll rain down their homing arrows to trace graceful arcs of light across beautiful, artfully crafted stages, before they pierce their foes.
With a fun and easy touchscreen swipe-shooting gameplay mechanic, the destiny of the planet is in the player’s hands.

Source : https://twitter.com/segabits/status/1540173513490833408 (https://twitter.com/segabits/status/1540173513490833408)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on June 25, 2022, 12:52:06 am
Without Apple, Yu Suzuki’s Air Twister would not have happened.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU4vCCYOrrw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU4vCCYOrrw)

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Yu Suzuki’s return to arcade gaming arrives today in the form of Air Twister, an Apple Arcade exclusive.
Now before you moan and groan about it being on Apple products only, it was Apple who asked him and his team for an arcade-style game.
Apple is also listed in the game’s credits as a producer. So without Apple, this game would not have happened.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/06/24/yu-suzukis-air-twister-is-now-available-on-apple-arcade/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/06/24/yu-suzukis-air-twister-is-now-available-on-apple-arcade/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on July 25, 2022, 02:39:37 am
Firsts SEGA was apparently involved with in Video Games History

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1969 - First video game that children could play, cause it was located in the arcades and everybody could play it (Missile)
1976 - First fighting game (Heavyweight Champ)
1976 - First scrolling motorcycle racing game (Moto-Cross)
1981 - First racing to feature different times of day (Turbo)
1982 - First isometric game (Zaxxon)
1982 - First LaserDisc game with sprites (Astron Belt)
1982 - First stereoscopic 3D game (SubRoc-3D)
1985 - First shadow from player in 3D game (Space Harrier)
1990 - First fog/rain effects in 3D video game (Rad Mobile)
1992 - First arcade augmented reality game (Cyber Dome)
1992 - First mirror reflection effect in 3D games (Dark Edge)
1993 - First game that run at 60 fps (Daytona USA)
1994 - First game to feature driving on different surfaces (Sega Rally Championship)
1994 - First sport game to use 3D poligonal graphics (Virtua Striker)
2000 - First fully cel shaded game (Jet Set Radio)

Link : https://ultimatehistoryvideogames.jimdofree.com/ (https://ultimatehistoryvideogames.jimdofree.com/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on August 01, 2022, 12:00:17 am
MkVaff - Space Harrier Main Theme (Dance Remix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGkkgSXO9JU
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on August 19, 2022, 03:31:26 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on August 19, 2022, 11:57:00 pm
See the complete SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Mini 2 lineup – Including Both Space Harrier 1&2!

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR7X1yCypKU (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/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/19/see-the-complete-sega-mega-drive-genesis-mini-2-lineup-european-release-confirmed/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on August 22, 2022, 07:40:21 pm
Air Twister - Ver. 1.1.0 Update Trailer

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

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Turbo mode, Challenge games, new outfits & more are coming in the end-of-August update!

Link : http://apple.co/airtwister(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1010353896784412752/CuuqpJ2UkAAH0uo.jpeg.jpg?width=460&height=630)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on August 22, 2022, 08:35:22 pm
See the complete SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Mini 2 lineup – Including Both Space Harrier 1&2!

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

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

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/19/see-the-complete-sega-mega-drive-genesis-mini-2-lineup-european-release-confirmed/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/19/see-the-complete-sega-mega-drive-genesis-mini-2-lineup-european-release-confirmed/)

SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis Mini 2 Trivia - Space Harrier II with sprite scaling (+ original Space Harrier inside)

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What if the Mega Drive had sprite scaling? It is the software which challenged the history.
The 3D shooting game released at the same time as the launch of Mega Drive has been revived with new technology to make it more like an arcade game.
The original first "Space Harrier", which was said to be impossible to faithfully port on a normal Mega Drive, finally ported with new powers too.
This first Space Harrier is an "extra bonus" software that can be selected from the "Space Harrier II" menu.

Source : https://sega.jp/topics/220822_3/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on August 22, 2022, 08:58:05 pm
SEGA News Bits Live: Full Mega Drive Mini 2 Lineup & Ulala Goes Hollywood

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

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On this SEGA News Bits Live, Barry runs through some of the notable titles releasing to the Mega Drive Mini 2 and Genesis Mini 2, talks the possibilities of a Space Channel 5 movie and shares his beef with Sonic fans on Twitter.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/22/sega-news-bits-live-full-mega-drive-mini-2-lineup-ulala-goes-hollywood/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on August 30, 2022, 12:13:16 am
Air Twister Update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdzEwS97cnw

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A new island has been discovered, and it's filled with new courses, modes, and customization options to explore.
Check out legendary game maker Yu Suzuki's fantasy action game to see what's new.

Soar: https://t.co/CDt2NwPL6y
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on September 05, 2022, 09:29:05 pm
Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 pre-orders in Europe now are live now
Amazon exclusive at £105


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

Space Harrier 2: MD Mini 2 version (left) vs Original version (right) comparison

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Earlier today, Sega confirmed that the miniature console will launch on October 27, the same day as Japan and the US.
This comes alongside pre-orders for the console going live. However, it’s only available via Amazon and is priced at £104.99.
This makes it £35 more expensive than the first Mega Drive Mini, which launched at £69.99.

Article : https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/05/sega-mega-drive-mini-2-pre-orders-are-live-amazon-exclusive-at-105-17302581/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 06, 2022, 09:05:00 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 13, 2022, 03:59:47 am
Oscilloscope View of music from the game Space Harrier for the Sega Game Gear
Composed by Hiroshi Miyauchi; SEGA; Tokuhiko Uwabo; Yu Suzuki


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ0ICqbxKac
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 19, 2022, 10:35:57 pm
SEGA Genesis Classics is now 70% off on US Playstation Store!
Offer ends 10/27/2022 01:59 PM GMT+7


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Including over 50 titles across all genres, from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series arcade action, shooters, beat’m ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems. There is a classic title for every player to enjoy!

New features also bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

Link :  https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 26, 2022, 04:57:07 am
Air Twister - Special Halloween Event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcb63Len4gk

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Things are getting spooky in Yu Suzuki's action-adventure game!
A bewitching outfit set has been added alongside a new stage.

Boo: http://apple.co/airtwister
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 26, 2022, 09:52:10 pm
Air Twister - Ver. 1.3.0 Update Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XQU2WaMbw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XQU2WaMbw)

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- New Limited Time Event runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 25. Clear event and earn a new weapon skin and outfits!
- New, extra-long Fluffy stage "Cyber" added.

Play the update event to get Halloween costume treats & new Fluffy Cyber stage will have you rolling in the Stars!

Link : http://apple.co/airtwister (http://apple.co/airtwister)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 27, 2022, 02:40:20 am
SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 | Unboxing and Space Harrier I-II Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_RBp6a2CIo
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 28, 2022, 12:47:26 am
SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 - New Space Harrier II [SEGA MARK V] + Space Harrier MD Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQWZIG2QYVE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQWZIG2QYVE)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2022, 10:33:25 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 04, 2022, 12:50:21 am
Space Harrier Figure Ballchain (SEGA, 1997)

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Link : https://japanimedia-ex.com/retro-rare-space-harrier-figure-ballchain-sega-1997-japan-game/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 07, 2022, 10:20:55 pm
Sega x Anippon collaboration Space Harrier shoes

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Source : https://twitter.com/asobitech/status/1410207538151366656 (https://twitter.com/asobitech/status/1410207538151366656)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 07, 2022, 10:23:10 pm
Wiwi Jumbo (Space Harrier final boss) Artwork from Switch's SEGA AGES

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Source : https://twitter.com/StrawHatIrene/status/1244874497423015936
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 07, 2022, 10:41:13 pm
Space Harrier Figures by Geek Life

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Sources :
https://twitter.com/sean_tagg/status/1235476698151305216
https://twitter.com/GEEKLIFEJP/status/1072424701333520384
https://twitter.com/timcat4343/status/1233608812965195776
https://twitter.com/GEEKLIFEJP/status/1234367415456124929
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 09, 2022, 07:06:33 pm
Space Harrier MD Mini 2 - De-Flicker Mode - How does it work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu6KRJAsego
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 27, 2022, 02:35:19 am
Air Twister (Apple Arcade) - Update 1.4.0 Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwiqMkC8wss

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This update is metal!
One Hit Death Mode & death-metal outfit rewards in the 3rd special event!

Source : https://twitter.com/YSNET_Inc/status/1595972219284639745
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on December 26, 2022, 10:42:44 am
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2022 !!!

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Sources :
https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1605224005182427138 (https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1605224005182427138)
https://twitter.com/Space_Channel5/status/1606151873571930113 (https://twitter.com/Space_Channel5/status/1606151873571930113)
https://twitter.com/spiritsonic/status/1606780726372073474 (https://twitter.com/spiritsonic/status/1606780726372073474)
https://twitter.com/ColorfulStageEN/status/1605700134804901890 (https://twitter.com/ColorfulStageEN/status/1605700134804901890)
https://twitter.com/SuperMonkeyBall/status/1606370160792698890 (https://twitter.com/SuperMonkeyBall/status/1606370160792698890)
https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1606384964945252361 (https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1606384964945252361)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on December 26, 2022, 10:43:26 am
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2022 !!!
(Part 2)


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Sources :
https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1607059296600072193 (https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1607059296600072193)
https://www.facebook.com/maimaiDX/ (https://www.facebook.com/maimaiDX/)
https://twitter.com/RGGStudio/status/1606741508199260169 (https://twitter.com/RGGStudio/status/1606741508199260169)
https://twitter.com/play_pso2/status/1606742057938296835 (https://twitter.com/play_pso2/status/1606742057938296835)
https://www.facebook.com/CHUNITHM.International.ver/ (https://www.facebook.com/CHUNITHM.International.ver/)
https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1606791203168690177 (https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1606791203168690177)
https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicLiveDrawing2022/artist9.html (https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicLiveDrawing2022/artist9.html)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on December 26, 2022, 10:45:09 am
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2022 !!!
(Part 3)


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Sources :
https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1607120994359033856
https://twitter.com/play_pso2/status/1607070249865646082
https://twitter.com/SuperMonkeyBall/status/1607079603855556610
https://twitter.com/segastarhorse4/status/1606303618532925441
https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1607061736019877889
https://www.facebook.com/RGGStudio.asia/
https://mobile.twitter.com/SegaShopEurope/status/1606975161063940096
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on January 02, 2023, 12:11:44 am
SEGA Forever's new intro animation and theme tune

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/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on January 09, 2023, 10:43:12 pm
Bitmap Books cancels The unofficial MD/GEN: a visual compendium, no thanks to SEGA

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Given Bitmap Books is in the UK, I have to wonder if this is another case of SEGA Europe being jerks to well intentioned publishers.
Some years back, The Dreamcast Junkyard attempted an unofficial book acting as a checklist for every Dreamcast release.
SEGA Europe told them to take it down or ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/01/09/bitmap-books-cancels-the-unofficial-md-gen-a-visual-compendium-no-thanks-to-sega/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/01/09/bitmap-books-cancels-the-unofficial-md-gen-a-visual-compendium-no-thanks-to-sega/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on January 09, 2023, 10:44:22 pm
Air Twister soundtrack is now streaming on Apple Music

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The official original soundtrack of the latest smartphone shooting game "Air Twister" by former SEGA game producer Hiroshi Suzuki, who worked on the world-famous "Virtua Fighter" and "Virtua Racing" series.
The music contains all the BGM used in the game, expressing Valencia's fantasy world view.

Link : https://music.apple.com/us/album/air-twister-original-soundtrack/1628936491
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on February 08, 2023, 01:17:32 am
"Space Harrier - The Fantasy Zone Landscape" inspired vistas

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Y'know, without all the hazards the Fantasy Zone is a pretty serene place.

Link : https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/14055626
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on February 24, 2023, 02:10:50 am
Greyfox Books Release Mega Drive Book For Free After Sega Issues "Cease And Desist"

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Greyfox Books, the publisher behind Atari: a Visual History and Coin-Op: The Arcade Guide, had originally planned to fund a similar book to its previous efforts via a Kickstarter campaign in 2021, but Sega's lawyers ended up taking exception to the project and sent them a C&D to stop production of it immediately.
Rather than have all that work go to waste, however, Darren Doyle, the book's creator, has now decided to publish it on the Greyfox site as a free download, giving Sega fans access to the shelved release.

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/02/greyfox-books-release-mega-drive-book-for-free-after-sega-issues-cease-and-desist

Download link : https://www.greyfoxbooks.com/product/mega-book/
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on February 27, 2023, 05:59:22 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on February 28, 2023, 07:12:15 pm
Happy 35th Birthday for Space Harrier 3D !

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Space Harrier 3D was released on the SEGA Mark III in Japan 35 years ago today!
This version was unique in that it used the 3-D Glasses accessory, giving you the illusion of 3D graphics!

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1630601469744533504 (https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1630601469744533504)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on March 14, 2023, 05:17:19 am
Space Harrier II (Genesis) - A Legend of Harrier (Stage Theme) (Master System Style)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5-u0gCoG_0
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on March 15, 2023, 09:54:25 pm
Battlefield - Space Harrier (Neo Geo Pocket Style)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX7fdJ7IgjE
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Post by: Berto on March 15, 2023, 10:06:33 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 (https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1636031413114863617)
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Post by: Berto on April 10, 2023, 08:13:51 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)
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Post by: Berto on April 10, 2023, 08:15:24 pm
CD "SEGA Archives - M2 Music Memorial -" will be released on Thursday, April 27✨

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Original songs and arranged songs of "SEGA AGES ONLINE", "SEGA 3D Classic Series", and "SEGA AGES", the transplant series that SEGA has been developing for 10 years, are now available as albums!

Link : https://wave-master.com/ent/sega-m2/ (https://wave-master.com/ent/sega-m2/)
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Post by: Berto on April 16, 2023, 08:38:52 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
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Post by: Berto on April 26, 2023, 06:54:57 am
Space Harrier Inspired Game "ASURA THE STRIKER" Announced for Steam

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

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Respect and homage to the arcade games of the 80s and 90s,
This is an arcade-style 3D shooter with speed and exhilaration.
Play as Asura, a humanoid battle weapon, and destroy invaders from outer space.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/2389830/__ASURA_THE_STRIKER/
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Post by: Berto on May 01, 2023, 12:27:39 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
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Post by: Berto on May 03, 2023, 01:36:25 am
『404 GAME RE:SET』-Character Introduction- SPACE HARRIER Type:Anode

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95HmHDELBeU

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Post by: Berto on June 06, 2023, 12:54:02 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/
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Post by: Berto on June 20, 2023, 01:26:29 am
SEGA's Winning Run: Out Run, Space Harrier and Hang On

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-BeyKw4b68
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Post by: Berto on June 26, 2023, 09:43:23 pm
Air Twister coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on November 10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZzKU17JMsY

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In Japan, physical standard and limited editions will be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch, while the PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC versions will be digital-only.
Pre-orders will open on July 4.
ININ Games has ...

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2023/06/air-twister-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc-on-november-10
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Post by: Berto on July 13, 2023, 06:38:35 am
Air Twister International Pre-orders will start soon!🏹
JP Version Pre-orders are Already Available via Beep Shop and Amazon JP!


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AirTwister brings the triumphant return of Yu Suzuki, creator of iconic arcade games like Space Harrier and OutRun.🔥
Experience the exhilarating rush of Air Twister, a love letter to classic 3D rail shooters on all modern gaming platforms!

Links :
https://www.iningames.com/games/air-twister/
https://www.beep-shop.com/ec/products/list?name=Air+Twister
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Post by: Berto on July 18, 2023, 03:12:15 am
SEGA Saturn Mini console hasn't been ruled out, but don't expect it anytime soon

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Speaking to the Japanese publication Famitsu (translated by VGC), SEGA president Yukio Sugino stated that the "Sega Saturn is surprisingly high performance," admitting that "the difficulty of miniaturisation is also high."
Sugino added that it may take a while for a Sega Saturn Mini to hit store shelves, but he seems keen to collaborate with teams who know the hardware inside and out: "I’d like to think about it when we’re in a situation where we can openly develop it together with people who have always loved the Sega Saturn and Dreamcast."
That last quote is particularly eye-catching; if a Sega Saturn Mini is successfully developed, the publisher may ...

Article : https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/sega-saturn-mini-console-hasnt-been-ruled-out-but-dont-expect-it-anytime-soon (https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/sega-saturn-mini-console-hasnt-been-ruled-out-but-dont-expect-it-anytime-soon)
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Post by: Berto on July 26, 2023, 07:51:51 pm
SEGA Genesis Classics is now 70% off on US Playstation Store!
Offer ends August 03, 2023 01:59 PM GMT+7

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Including over 50 titles across all genres, from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series arcade action, shooters, beat’m ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems. There is a classic title for every player to enjoy!

New features also bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

Link :  https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS)
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Post by: Berto on July 31, 2023, 02:01:15 am
Space Harrier Game Evolution (1985 - 2003)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX_E-6k5hR0
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Post by: Berto on July 31, 2023, 02:02:27 am
[PC-8801] Space Harrier II - Harrier Saga - [YM2203] [Arrange] [New Version]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEUk1wLpDgA
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Post by: Berto on July 31, 2023, 02:05:46 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 (https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/img/hbw/docs/1520/335/html/at_22.jpg.html)
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Post by: Berto on August 23, 2023, 08:04:32 pm
You can now pre-order Yu Suzuki's Air Twister – the Spiritual Successor to Space Harrier!

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PS5: https://amzn.to/3sonvts
Switch: https://amzn.to/47Vv0IO
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Post by: Berto on September 10, 2023, 09:53:19 pm
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/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/06/05/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-9-9-2023/)

That’s THE END for the first Arcade Adventure SEGA fan meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade!

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A huge thank you to the 20+ people who came out to play, chat and hang out!
We will be back in early 2024 for Arcade Adventure 2~!

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAbits/status/1700697943915757977 (https://twitter.com/SEGAbits/status/1700697943915757977)
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Post by: Berto on September 13, 2023, 10:38:34 pm
Air Twister Interview with Yu Suzuki

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Q : The game is being published by ININ Games who have an excellent track record with a variety of well-known franchises. How did the relationship with ININ Games begin, ultimately leading to their collaboration with YSNET to publish Air Twister?
Yu Suzuki : United Games Entertainment approached us first. I could tell their attitude towards Air Twister was very enthusiastic and they were ready to go, so we asked them to be our worldwide publisher and signed with their label, ININ.

Q : Will the console version of Air Twister ship with all of the modes and updates previously released on the Apple Arcade version – and has anything been updated / added since?
Yu Suzuki : Nothing new has been added, but all the modes and updates from the Apple Arcade version are included.

Q : Is there any planned extra content or DLC ...

Full interview here : https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-air-twister-interview-with-yu-suzuki/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-air-twister-interview-with-yu-suzuki/)
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Post by: Berto on September 23, 2023, 10:28:57 am
Space Harrier-Inspired "Asura The Striker" delayed to 2024
2nd Trailer Released


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Play as Asura, a humanoid battle weapon, and destroy the invaders from outer space.
Destroy the invaders that are swarming around. Cut through the crisis with Lightning Overdrive! Defeat strong enemies with a single blow with Shining Knuckles! And take down the dreaded invader boss!
Watch the ...

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2023/09/asura-the-striker-delayed-to-2024-second-trailer
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Post by: Berto on September 25, 2023, 10:42:27 pm
Happy 20th Birthday, Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4: Space Harrier (PS2)! 🎂

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4: Space Harrier (PS2).
This game is a remake of the original 1985 arcade release of Space Harrier, namely one which replaces the scaled 2D sprites with 3D textured models.
It tweaks some of the levels, remixes the music and adds a lock-on feature similar to Panzer Dragoon, but is otherwise mostly the same game.
"Fractal" mode removes the checkerboard floors and replaces them with more realistic scenery.

Source : https://twitter.com/game_tanteidan/status/1706299008791019819
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Post by: Berto on September 28, 2023, 10:24:09 pm
ASURA THE STRIKER - Free Trial Version is now available on steam!

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Operation Description
- ASURA OPERATIONS - Move with the left stick or D-pad. However, when in neutral, it automatically returns to the center. - Energy Shot - Attack with the shot button.
- Shining Knuckle - Press and hold the punch button, then release to punch.
- Lightning Over Drive - Pressing the slow button slows down the flow of time except for ASURA. It will not be available when the lower gauge remains low.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/2389830/__ASURA_THE_STRIKER/
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Post by: Berto on October 01, 2023, 10:14:09 pm
Several Sega Forever mobile games unceremoniously delisted + End of Service announcement

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The games that are no longer available to download, at least on Google Play, are

Ristar Classic
Kid Chameleon Classic
Phantasy Star Classics (Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III, and Phantasy Star IV)
Vectorman Classic
Decap Attack Classic
Gunstar Heroes Classic
Dynamite Headdy Classic
The Revenge of Shinobi Classic
Comix Zone Classic
E-SWAT: City Under Siege Classic
Beyond Oasis Classic
Altered Beast Classic
Space Harrier II Classic
After Burner Climax (This one was already delisted sometime a long time ago, but it’s still gone)

If you downloaded any of these games before, you should be able to download them again as they’ll remain part of your Google or Apple account. If you had previously paid ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/09/29/several-sega-forever-mobile-games-unceremoniously-delisted-end-of-service-announcement/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/09/29/several-sega-forever-mobile-games-unceremoniously-delisted-end-of-service-announcement/)
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Post by: Berto on October 03, 2023, 02:33:40 am
ASURA THE STRIKER - Official Trailer 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVnkrOK7BpA
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 05, 2023, 02:38:59 am
Wanna hear more about Air Twister?

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Good timing, The Sixth Axis and Touch Arcade recently had an interview with the famed Yu Suzuki - and they're happy to share with you all.

Interviews :
https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2023/10/03/air-twister-preview-the-legendary-yu-suzuki-brings-surrealism-to-the-on-rails-shooter/
https://toucharcade.com/2023/09/29/yu-suzuki-new-interview-air-twister-console-apple-arcade-space-harrier/
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Post by: Berto on October 19, 2023, 10:47:25 pm
Air Twister - Feature Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyB3cTskdZQ

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Ready to have the full Air Twister experience? Check out 6 extra modes you can unlock by collecting stars or tickets from daily/weekly events!!

⭐ Stardust
⭐ Arcade Mode
⭐ Fluffy
⭐ Boss Rush
⭐ Turbo Mode
⭐ Tap Breaker
⭐ Extra Stage

Pre-order Air Twister 👉 https://www.iningames.com/games/air-twister/
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Post by: Berto on October 29, 2023, 08:30:22 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 30, 2023, 04:06:13 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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on October 31, 2023, 12:36:26 am
Load your crossbows and saddle your mounts!

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Air Twister is coming out next week, and there'll be lots of baddies to shoot at! 🏹
Wanna rush into action as soon as you can?
Then consider pre-ordering the game right here: https://ecs.page.link/eVuhX

Source : https://twitter.com/ININ_Games/status/1719017410018021716
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2023, 12:54:41 am
AVAILABLE NOW before its official release: Yu Suzuki's Air Twister SL Edition!

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Explore the Strictly Limited edition of this upcoming Japanese SHMUP classic even before its official release!
Princess Arch's trusty crossbow is not just a random arbalest. This 300 years old relic was passed down in the royal family from generation to generation, until it eventually found its way into the hands of our heroine.

Secure your physical copy for Switch, PS5, and exclusively for PS4 NOW at:
https://ecs.page.link/XTvF7

Source : https://twitter.com/RealStrictlyLTD/status/1719761345262846383
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 05, 2023, 12:14:38 am
🎁AIR TWISTER GIVEAWAY🎁

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How to enter :

✅ Follow @ININ_Games (https://twitter.com/ININ_Games) on Twitter
🔁 Repost this tweet (https://twitter.com/ShenmueForever/status/1720901276710404281)

For a chance to win:
1x Air Twister Digital Key for PS4/5
1x Air Twister Digital Key for XBOX

Winners announcement on Nov 9!

Air Twister is coming on November 10 to PS4/5, XBOX, Nintendo Switch & PC!

Link : https://twitter.com/ShenmueForever/status/1720901276710404281
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 05, 2023, 09:20:06 pm
Air Twister: The Collector's Edition is scheduled for early 2024

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Collector's Editions of Yu Suzuki's Air Twister are now open for pre-order!
Items are ready for and even partly moved to production, the book is in final revision.

Link : https://ecs.page.link/XTvF7
Source : https://twitter.com/RealStrictlyLTD/status/1721210895253070080
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 12, 2023, 09:20:31 pm
Air Twister - Launch Trailer

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Air Twister is an easy-to-learn, pick-up-and-play rail shooter similar to Yu Suzuki’s groundbreaking gem Space Harrier! With the role of Princess Arch, you will embark on a mission to protect your homeland, AIR, from the imminent invasion by Vanguard. The game offers many different creatively designed enemies and challenging bosses. But worry not; you'll have your winged mounts and homing missiles equipped to fight against them!

Yu Suzuki's Air Twister is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, and PC (Steam)! 👉 https://www.iningames.com/games/air-twister/ (https://www.iningames.com/games/air-twister/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 15, 2023, 09:54:44 pm
A look at Yu Suzuki’s Air Twister Japanese special edition - fancy stuff.

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Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAbits/status/1724852401209807209
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on November 27, 2023, 10:06:29 pm
SEGA AGES Space Harrier is now 70% off in the Nintendo eShop!
Sale ends on December 04, 2023.


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Goal: Destroy all enemies. Harrier is in a constant state of motion as he traverses the Fantasy Zone. Can he eliminate all evil, supernatural beasts in order to save Dragon Land? Use your jet laser cannon to shoot while dodging obstacles.
Can you beat all stages and reach the end? Play SEGA AGES Space Harrier today!

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/sega-ages-space-harrier-switch/ (https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/sega-ages-space-harrier-switch/)
https://archives.sega.jp/segaages/sh/ (https://archives.sega.jp/segaages/sh/)
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on December 11, 2023, 07:51:47 pm
💨 Hurry! The SLG Sale Ends Tomorrow 💨

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Don't miss this opportunity to save 20% off all those games you've been eyeing 👀
We're packing our bags on 12/12 and moving to our new warehouse, so help us make our move even easier! 🚚

Link : https://ecs.page.link/qN9hW
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on December 20, 2023, 12:09:18 am
"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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on December 28, 2023, 01:49:08 am
🎊 『404 GAME RE:SET』 Soundtrack Album CD Finally Released! 🎊

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All cast members are listed in the booklet!

Source : https://twitter.com/404gamereset/status/1739934143264469475
Title: Re: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on March 06, 2024, 12:24:29 am
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: Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!
Post by: Berto on March 06, 2024, 12:47:06 am
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/)