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Sonic Generations level trailer features Sky Sanctuary

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Following on from SEGA’s latest screenshots, the publisher has released a new trailer that focuses on stages found in the classic Sonic games and unvails Sky Sanctuary for the very first time. Also featured in the trailer is Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant Zone showing both classic and modern segments of each stage. Accompaning the trailer is a remix of Sky Sanctuary and the trailer ends with Sonic’s metal double, Metal Sonic. Sonic Generations is set to be released 1st November in North America and 4th Novemember in Europe.

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Sonic Generations screens featuring bosses

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With the release of Sonic Generations only a month and few weeks away, it seems some more early screens have been released onto the Xbox marketplace featuring two particular boss fights and a stage that has been revealed for the first time to the public, thankfully we have the screens for your viewing pleasure, for those without an Xbox 360. For those not wanting to spoil themselves, avoid the break, otherwise for everyone else jump in to enjoy some fresh Sonic Generations screens.

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Total War: Shogun 2 – Rise of the Samurai Trailer

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Total War: Shogun 2 will be getting its first major expansion soon, titled ‘Rise of the Samurai’.

“In the “Rise of the Samurai” campaign, players take on a brand new and independent campaign for Total War: SHOGUN 2 set in 12th century Japan. Set 400 years before the dramatic civil war depicted in Total War: SHOGUN 2, the “Rise of The Samurai” campaign is based on the Gempei War, a conflict between six legendary clans of the Taira, Minamoto and Fujiwara families. It culminated in the first Shogunate, and the rise of the Samurai as the ruling class.”

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Hatsune Miku comes to 3DS in Project Mirai

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Hatsune Miku Project Diva has been making a ton of money on both the PSP and Arcades, but now the franchise is going to come to the Nintendo 3DS. The game tentatively being called “Hatsune Miku Project Mirari” (Mirari = future).

The game will obviously be supporting 3D, but that isn’t all. The device will support Augmented Reality cards. Basically, you will be able to get cards, that you put on a surface like your table and when you point the 3DS camera you will see a Hatsune Miku concert. AR concert is what SEGA will call it.

The game is scheduled to come out around March 2012 in Japan.

[Source: AndriaSang]

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New Footage for 3DS SEGA Games

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Nintendo had a press conference in Japan tonight, and while there was nothing new revealed on the SEGA front, there were some new videos and screenshots of several upcoming 3DS games.

We got a Sonic Generations video which showed what I believe to be the most footage we’ve seen from Mushroom Hill so far. It also contains the first screenshot of the Metal Sonic race. We also got new footage and screens for Rhythm Thief and the new Hatsune Miku game Project Mirai.

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Phantasy Star Online 2 – Awesome Gameplay with Dragons!

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PSO2 just keeps looking better! Check out this game play/developer diary with Dragon Sakai and that other woman…
The game play starts at around the 4:00 mark where they enter what looks like a giant cave level and fight a dragon multiple times.

Also worth noting is the use of telepipes and what looks like some kind of latency stress test at the end of the video; the very end gave me a chuckle.

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Super Monkey Ball for Playstation Vita officially announced

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So we already know that Super Monkey Ball (aka it doesn’t have an official name yet) is coming for the Playstation Vita. Don’t fear, we have some new info and a trailer (look above you!)

  • AiAi, MeeMee, Baby and GonGon all set to return.
  • Will support tilt functions, front/back touch or dual analog sticks for controls.
  • Multiplayer to support up to four players via wifi.
As for release date, all SEGA has said is that it is coming out in 2012. Who is excited for another Super Monkey Ball game? 
[Source: SEGA.Blog]

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Super Monkey Ball for Playstation Vita leaked

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Not formally announced but it seems that the newest entry into SEGA’s highly successful Super Monkey Ball series will be rolling onto the Playstation Vita. It seems SEGA America had left three images tagged PS Vita on their Flickr photostream. The manner of which this has occurred should be of no surprise to long term SEGA fans, as the company has been making numerous blunders ranging from leaked trailers to even full games.

One thing to be noted from the screens, however, is the absence of the red rails; an addition to the series for its debut on the Nintendo Wii, these rails have resulted in a decrease in the franchise’s complexity ever since. Whether this is an indication that the Monkey Ball series will be returning to its more traditionally challenging roots remains to be seen. Expect more in the coming days, as the Tokyo Game Show is about to get started.

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Operation G.H.O.S.T trailer

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The first official trailer for the sequel to one of SEGA’s best received arcade on-rail shooters has been released. The theme music is being done by legendary SEGA musician Takenobu Mitsuyoshi and uses his unique brand of Engrish. The trailer showcases several stages in the game, ranging from a desert at sunset to a freight ship. Expect Operation G.H.O.S.T to be available to Western markets as SEGA Amusement handles operational duties in Western territories.

[Thanks to Suzuki Yu for the tip!]

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The Dreamcast turns 12 today!

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It has been 12 years since that sweet white dream machine landed on American shores and blew us away with a stellar launch line up. Gaming has changed quite a bit, most of it thanks to stuff started by SEGA with the Dreamcast.

Even though we still get plenty of games, I think we can all agree on one thing; It’s not the same without having a SEGA console. Can you believe that SEGA hasn’t released a console in 12 years? I feel old.

Happy Birthday Dreamcast.

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Sonic Generations Release Date Official

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Sonic Generations finally has an official release date, courtesy of their game page. The US will be getting the game before Europe this time around, which sort of makes up for Europe exclusively getting the best Sonic game package ever made. US gamers will be getting Generations November 1st, Australia will get the game November 3rd, and Europe will get it November 4th.

The 3DS version of the game is still listed as only “late 2011”, but if Sonic Colors DS is any indication, it’ll probably be out day and date with its console counterpart.

Source: Sonic Stadium

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Guardian Heroes – Japanese Trailer

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Check this out, Sega Japan has released a new trailer for Guardian Heroes and it’s looking bloody good! If this doesn’t fill you with warm bubbly nostalgia I don’t know what will. From the cheesy music to the bright, bold graphics this reminds me of a better, simpler time for gaming.

Guardian Heroes will be released on October 12th exclusively for XBLA and will cost you $10.

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Sega Announces Sonic Generations Collector’s Set Exclusive for Europe.

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UPDATE: Available in Australia too. Rumored at $200 (AUS)

Today, Sega decided to torture me by showing off the Sonic Generations Collector’s edition exclusively for Europe (I’m American).

Included in the collector’s edition is a collectable figurine featuring both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic, an exclusive, individually numbered commemorative “Gold Ring”, and a “20 Years of Sonic Art” book, containing never before seen sketches and images from the past 20 years. Also contained in the Collector’s Edition are the ‘20th Anniversary Sonic Soundtrack’ featuring a selection of tracks handpicked by Sonic Team, and the ‘History of Sonic: Birth of an Icon’ documentary, an exclusive collection of interviews and footage charting Sonic’s life from inception through to becoming one of the most iconic characters in videogame history. Limited edition lenticular packaging and bonus additional downloadable content for the game are the final components that make up this unique collector’s edition for Sonic Generations.

No details have been given on price. Man, I GOTTA have this thing!! I just got to figure out how. Help me in the comments folks! …Please?

UPDATE: Actually, if it’s near $200, I might pass. Grrrrr.

SECOND UPDATE: It appears Amazon Germany will ship the game to the United States. Total cost is $138 after shipping and price conversion. Not too shabby! Better than $200 at least.

[Source: Sega Blogs]

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