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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #615 on: April 04, 2024, 12:27:10 am »
Homebrew Saturn port of X-Men arcade gets updated demo, adding 3-player co-op and playable Storm



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkAMzt1GI3g

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According to the description of the above video showing off the new additions to this demo, these are the all new changes to version 0.2.0 of the demo.

- New selectable character, Storm
- Three-player co-op, join any time
- Second stage, the Sentinel Factory
- Additional enemy types
- On-screen “mayhem” including “lots of sprites and explosions”
- A not-quite Easter Egg celebrating the release of Disney+ animated series “X-Men 97”

Developer hotrodx also clarifies here that they do not actually own a 6-player multitap, which is required for multiplayer with more than two players on Saturn.
They tested the 3-player co-op mode using an ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/04/03/homebrew-saturn-port-of-x-men-arcade-gets-updated-demo-adding-3-player-co-op-and-playable-storm/

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #616 on: April 05, 2024, 01:40:26 am »
This Is The Most Iconic Character In Gaming, Surpassing Mario (2nd) and Sonic (4th), Says BAFTA Gaming Awards







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Lara Croft, the iconic heroine of the Embracer Group's Tomb Raider series, has been hailed as the most legendary character in gaming by the BAFTA Gaming Awards, edging out beloved icons like Mario and Sonic.
In a recent poll by BAFTA, where over 4,000 votes were cast, Croft emerged as the clear favorite.
Since her debut in 1996’s Tomb Raider for the Sega Saturn, Croft captivated audiences across various mediums, from video games to film adaptations and even live immersive experiences in London.
In the rankings, Mario ranked second, Hitman’s Agent 47 in third, Sonic the Hedgehog secured fourth place, followed by ...

Article : https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38096633/this-is-the-most-iconic-character-in-gaming-surpassing-mario-hitman-sonic-says-bafta-gaming

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #617 on: April 17, 2024, 01:50:51 am »
SEGA Talk #138: Power Drift (1988)

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Welcome to the SEGA Talk Podcast, where we dive into SEGA’s golden age of gaming and bring you the classics that defined a generation. Today, we’re shifting gears and taking a high-speed trip down memory lane with SEGA’s iconic arcade racer, Power Drift. Released in the late 80s, this game took the racing genre to new heights with its innovative 3D-like graphics and adrenaline-pumping gameplay. So buckle up, grab your tokens, and let’s power slide through the history, the hype, and the high scores of this SEGA masterpiece.

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/04/13/sega-talk-138-power-drift-1988/