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SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Collector’s Edition Speeds into Pre-Orders at Limited Run Games

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As a surprising announcement from SEGA and Limited Run Games, Limited Run Games is opening global pre-orders TODAY for the way-past-cool SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Collector’s Edition with pre-orders only remaining open until October 6, 2024!

What makes this Collector’s Edition set so special is that a copy of SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS will be available for everyone who pre-order the physical editions on major platforms; however, it’s the jaw-dropping, exclusive Dreamcast-inspired Sonic and Shadow statue that makes it a must-have for fans of everyone’s favorite hedgehog!

The design team at Limited Run is throwing back to the Sonic Adventure days with a Collector’s Edition that includes an exclusive Dreamcast statue with Sonic and Shadow, a commemorative Dreamcast jewel case, Chao mini figurines, an art book with the concept art of Shadow Generations, and more!

Here’s what’s included in the Collector’s Edition:

  • Standard Edition for PC OR Physical Day One Edition of SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X

  • Physical Day One Edition Only:

  • Sonic Adventure Skin

  • Gerald Robotnik’s Journal

  • Reversible Cover

  • Sonic & Shadow Dreamcast Statue

  • Switch or Blu-ray Steelbook

  • Deluxe Art Book

  • Original Soundtrack CD

  • Chao Mini Figurines

  • Sonic, Shadow, and Classic Sonic Shoes Keychain

  • Commemorative Dreamcast Jewel Case

  • Collector’s Box

  • Individually Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Collector’s Edition is set to retail for $249.99 USD and will arrive on doorsteps in 2025.

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Skydance to produce a live-action adaptation of SEGA’s Eternal Champions

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, American media production company Skydance is set to produce a live-action adaptation of the SEGA Genesis classic fighting game Eternal Champions. Derel Connolly, known for his work on the Jurassic World movies, has been assigned to write the script. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger will produce the project for Skydance, while Toru Nakahara, who oversaw the adaptation of SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, will produce on behalf of SEGA. Rob Ree, credited with bringing Skydance and SEGA together on this project, will serve as executive producer. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.

Eternal Champions is a 2D fighting game developed for the Sega Genesis (known as the Mega Drive in the UK) by Sega Interactive in 1993. Created by Sega of America to capitalize on the massive success of Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat, the game’s plot centers around the Eternal Champion gathering key individuals from different time periods before their deaths. These individuals compete in a fighting tournament, with the victor gaining the chance to regain their life and alter their fate, while restoring balance to the universe. The losers, however, are doomed to die as history records.

With recent trademarks and announced SEGA live-action adaptations, SEGA seems to be making a strong push to revive awareness of its classic brands. What are your thoughts on a live-action adaptation of Eternal Champions? We will keep you updated with more news on this project as it develops!

 

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Graveyard Good’s Limited The House of the Dead Merchandise Now Available For Pre-Order (72 Hours)

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It’s time to reload your wallets with money as Graveyard Goods is selling limited The House of the Dead merchandise which are available for pre-order within 72 hours ranging from head caps to hoodies. These items include:

Grab them fast through pre-orders while you can as these are very limited and are up on the website for 72 hours!

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NFTs and esports killed the Mario & Sonic Olympic Games series

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SEGA and Nintendo’s long running Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series has come to an end. Speaking with Eurogamer, series veteran Lee Cocker explained that the International Olympics Committee left the partnership with SEGA and Nintendo in favor of new partners that focused on NFTs and esports. Believe it or not, there IS a game based on the 2024 Summer Olympic Games out right now. You just wouldn’t know it because it isn’t really being marketed and it looks like crap. Olympics Go! from developer nWay released to smart phone stores and the Epic Games Store and it features microtransactions and officially licensed “commemorative” NFTs. Whee.

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Shenmue World: Issue 3 – Unofficial Shenmue Fan Magazine Kickstarter launches

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From the fans behind the Shenmue fan site Shenmue Dojo comes the third issue in their fan magazine Shenmue World! Hitting Kickstarter just yesterday, the campaign for Shenmue World: Issue 3 is already $17,330 pledged of a $22,496 goal. If issues 1 and 2 are any indication of the quality we can expect, then issue 3 is sure to be a feature filled book sized magazine featuring impressive fan artwork, fictional and journalistic coverage of the Shenmue series and several bonus goodies that should not be missed!

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Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe returns to San Diego on July 25

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If you happen to be attending San Diego Comic Con or around the area. The official Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe, the popular Sonic-themed restaurant, will be making its return in San Diego with the Grand Opening taking place on July 25, 2024, on 910 J St Space 2, San Diego, CA 92101 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT.

Throughout San Diego Comic-Con (July 25-28), the first 25 people in line each day will be eligible to receive special Sonic giveaways from SEGA. The official blue mascot will be onsite throughout the four-day celebration and surprise guest autograph signings and appearances will take place during Comic-Con.

The three-month pop-up eatery is the fourth iteration of the exclusive collaboration between gaming brand SEGA and Secret Sauce Society’s Andy Nguyen, Kevin Seo and Phillip Huynh. After a successful launch in San Diego in 2023, the restaurant also opened pop-up shops near Los Angeles and Houston.

The latest Speed Cafe location continues to feature iconic characters and themes from the Sonic universe but will also be heavily inspired by the Ultimate Lifeform, Shadow the Hedgehog, in honor of the Fearless: Year of Shadow brand campaign and other exclusive elements for San Diego Comic-Con.

Not only that Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is coming back during San Diego Comic Con, the Sonic Symphony performance will also take place July 27, 2024 at the San Diego Civic Center. Additionally, the custom Shadow-inspired motorcycle will be cruising around the Gaslamp District on both July 27 and July 28.

Click here for more information on what to expect at Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe!

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Lost in Time No More: SEGA’s Canceled Dreamcast MMO “Far Nation” Leaks Footage Online

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Back in the day, the SEGA Dreamcast had quite the list of unreleased games, one of which was “Far Nation.” Briefly announced in 2000, Far Nation was planned to be one of the first console MMORPGs alongside Phantasy Star Online. Details about Far Nation have been scarce for over two decades. Sega only mentioned the title a handful of times before its quiet cancellation in 2001. No screenshots or gameplay details were ever officially revealed.

But now, thanks to Reddit user fuperslizzle0, we might be getting a glimpse of the game. In a post yesterday, they said:

“I’m not going to get too verbose or overbearing with this, other than to say the footage shown here is from a legit disc belonging to a friend of mine who worked at Sega during the time Farnation was in development. We sat down and “played” (or really, experimented with) the game for about 35 minutes, all of which I recorded, and these clips are all we’re prepared to share for now.

Please enjoy, and rest assured, more is coming! ;)”

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Sneak Peek at SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Dark Beginnings

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If you were unable to attend Anime Expo this year, no worries as SEGA has officially released the teaser for SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Dark Beginnings in high definition.

Serving as a prolouge animation to the upcoming game, past and present collide in a frantic chase for truth and understanding! Shadow is haunted by the memories of battles fought and lives lost. But these nightmares aren’t just lingering pain! They’re prompted by a force Shadow thought was destroyed.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Dark Beginnings will be released with 3 episodes this fall!

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Phantasy Star receives a Table Top RPG

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The original role playing Master System title that started it all, Phantasy Star will be receiving a table top roleplaying game powered by Esper Genesis, a comprehensive sci-fi roleplaying rules system you can use to build, customize, and expand your game, with the only limit being your imagination.

The Phantasy Star Tabletop RPG is a cooperative, storytelling game where you and your friends take on the roles of heroic protagonists in a boundless universe based on the popular Phantasy Star video game series.

The table top role playing game will be available in 2025. You can check out further details and sign up to the mailing list on the official website.

Thanks Mike Cisneros for the news!

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Retro Diner Amy skin for Sonic Superstars now available free to everyone

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Remember the Retro Diner Amy skin that was recently available exclusively to Ihop Rewards members? It is exclusive no longer. You can now finally download this skin completely free on the digital storefronts where Sonic Superstars is available. So if you’re like me and don’t have a Ihop for many miles to travel to just for some delicious Sonic pancakes (I’ve heard from Barry that they were good, anyway.), you can now just have the skin right now for nothing, even beyond the United States, where Ihop restaurants may not even exist depending on your country.

For convenient download links for all the different consoles and PC storefronts, check in past the break.

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Free Sonic Jam Legacy Skin for Sonic X Shadow Generations being offered via email newsletter

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Sega’s back to raid your email with news once again for free cosmetic DLC. If you’re a fan of how Sonic was presented in the Sega Saturn days, you’ll wanna sign up for the Sonic X Shadow Generations email newsletter for this free Sonic Jam Legacy Skin for our favorite boy in blue. As the name suggests, this is directly based on how Sonic appeared in the 3D Sonic World hub from Sonic Jam (1997), only in much sharper detail than a Saturn could present. Sign up by November 1st and you’ll receive the above skin to use when playing as Sonic absolutely free. So check your email storage capacity, change your password if you haven’t for a long time, and come on in past the break for the link to sign up.

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ESRB Rates The House of the Dead 2: Remake for Nintendo Switch

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The upcoming second remake of the classic arcade horror rail shooter set to be released by Forever Entertainment and Microids has been officially rated on the ESRB website with an M rating featuring the usual blood and gore.

Here is the description from the rating summary:

“This is a rail shooter light gun game in which players assume the role of an agent in search of a missing colleague in Venice, Italy. From a first-person perspective, navigate through the city while using pistols to shoot and kill zombies and mutant creatures. Killing creatures often results in decapitation and/or dismemberment, with large blood-splatter effects. Combat is often fast paced, accompanied by gunfire, screams of pain, and large explosions. A handful of sequences depict civilians attacked and killed by enemy creatures.”

With the game being officially rated on ESRB, we may not have to suffer like G did as The House of the Dead 2: Remake might be just around the corner. Once an official announcement trailer releases, we will be sure to cover the news here!

 

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Beat Returns in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble via SEGA Pass DLC

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Jet Set Radio’s renegade Rudie, Beat, makes a triumphant return to the world of Super Monkey Ball as a playable character across all game modes while sporting his new look from the upcoming Jet Set Radio game! Get ready to glide, grind and roll with Beat as he joins the monkey gang’s search for the Legendary Banana.

The SEGA Pass is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition of Banana Rumble and will also be available as a separate bundle to purchase. Individual characters will also be available a la carte. All content is scheduled to be released over the coming months.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems June 25, 2024. Pre-order your copy here!

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