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SEGA’s PAX Party
Got some video from the event, which will be going up later, but I thought I’d post the picture above just to illustrate the awesomeness. Unfortunately, the lighting screwed this group pic to hell.
This is the Squad 7 cosplay group. SEGA moderator STH met them at this years Sakuracon, and they came to Seattle specifically for this party! They are an awesome bunch of folks to, I might add. People have apparently even confused them for official SEGA cosplayers!
Latest SEGA trademarks: War Begins
SEGA has filed for four new trademarks. These are mostly in Japanese and could be used for upcoming projects. Sometimes they are never used, so you never know.
- 商願2010-056172 ＦＩＮＡＬ ＳＨＯＷＤＯＷＮ
- 商願2010-057113 §ダイバ写真館＼むちゃプリ
- 商願2010-057457 ＷＡＲ ＢＥＧＩＮＳ
- 商願2010-059134 §★ＧＥＴ ＴＥＮＫＡ★ＧＥＴ∞れき し たい せん＼歴史大戦＼ゲッテンカ＼天下一バトルロイヤル∞て ん か いち
Final Showdown? Could this be related to Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown?
[Thanks: Pao]
Unannounced Phantasy Star Online project in development
Seems that all the puzzle pieces are falling into place. Satoshi Sakai has recently teased that there is more than just Phantasy Star Portable 2: Infinity in development for PSO’s 10th year anniversary. The tease comes from Japanese magazine Dengkei Playstation.
“(Infinity) not the only PSO 10th anniversary project.”
Given that SEGA has renewed PSO2.jp domain, Sakai has teased about a new console online Phantasy Star game before, I’m pretty sure its coming. If it does come, I hope PC, PS3 and 360 gamers can play together. Please?
[Thanks: Shadiwulf]
Gunblade NY / L.A. Machineguns Tips Trailer
Learn how to play Gunblade NY and L.A. Machineguns like a pro with this new tips trailer.
Gunblade NY / L.A. Machineguns is out now for the Nintendo Wii.
The Conduit 2 fact sheet (What you need to know)
Here is a fact sheet about the upcoming (and recently delayed) Conduit 2. Ignore my silly fact above, that is sadly not on the list. Read on to learn all the ‘facts’ about Conduit 2.
Conduit 2 Fact Sheet – Launch Date: 2011, Players: 1-12Set moments after the explosive finale of The Conduit, Agent Michael Ford finds himself thrust once again into the machinations of the sinister and enigmatic John Adams and his Trust organization. After uncovering and partially thwarting Adam’s fabricated alien invasion, Ford and the alien entity Prometheus set out to end the Trust’s control in an adventure spanning the globe. New and improved weapons and enemies, competitive modes playable both online and in the same room via splitscreen make the follow-up to the best shooter on the Wii a can’t miss experience.
HVS Working on Captain America For Wii
I did an interview with Conduit 2’s Creative Director for the website Conduit Portal, and gave me a bit of info: High Voltage Software is working on the game adaption for Captain America: The First Avenger for the Wii.
SEGA was apparently happy with what they did with Iron Man 2, and are giving them much more freedom with this game. You can expect some further details, along with a whole load of details regarding HVS and their work with SEGA, when the interview is released in the next few days.
Sonic Colors – Act 1 Planet Wisp complete playthrough [update]
Kotaku had SEGA America community manager Aaron Webber play through the first act of Planet Wisp for them at PAX. This video is a change of pace from other Sonic Colors gameplay videos as of recently. RubyEclipse is an expert at this game. As you can see from the gameplay footage, Sonic Colors looks a lot like Sonic Unleashed.
[Source: Kotaku AU]
Edit: Here is another video, it is much clearer in quality but the player isn’t as good. Hit the jump to see it.
Rize – Muppet music video (Yakuza PSP opening theme)
Here is the music video for Muppet by Rize. The music video has the band playing in a cage, a main theme in Black Panther: New Yakuza Chapter. You know why? Well, its because this song is the opening theme song for that game.
If you watch the video, there are clips of the game in there, this is the music video that came with the Limited Edition PSP bundle.
Pre-order Vanquish at Zavvi and get a lenticular sleeve
Pre-order Vanquish at UK retailer Zavvi for the price of £28.99 and get an awesome lenticular sleeve with your pre-order! This deal applies to both the XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game. Why does SEGA Europe always have the best pre-order offers? SEGA America never gives us people living in the America’s anything good!
Hit the Jump to see the sleeve in action!
We could be seeing Sakura Wars at TGS
People want a new Sakura Wars game and it seems that the series developer, Red Entertainment, has something to announce soon. They updated their blog with a hint about a TGS announcement.
“The next time I handle the blog, I believe I will, for the first time in a while, be able to have a splendid announcement.”
The splendid announcement could be something else besides a new Sakura Wars. Even if its a new game, I doubt it will be released here. I head “Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love” didn’t do so hot.
[Source: AndriaSang]
Sonic Colours Multiplayer hands on
Here is a video showing off the brand new multiplayer game play in Sonic Colours for the Wii. You will unlock multiplayer levels as you collect hidden red rings in the single player zones.
Multiplayer is a Co-op affair with where you use wisp powers to help each other get though the level. There is also a hint of competitiveness to keep things exciting.
I personally hope they also bring back a VS racing mode like in the classics or Sonic Adventure 2:Battle.
Yakuza 4 Box Art Revealed!
Pretty damn good right? While Yakuza 1 and 2 had pretty good box art, Sega got a lot of flack for the rather cheap looking Yakuza 3 cover art.
However rejoice, Yakuza 4 has one a very striking and suitable box art, in fact I would go as far as to say it is the best Western cover art for the series so far.
Note the subliminal messages all over the cover promoting ‘sexy girls’ and sex in general, nice!
Sonic 4 Lost Labyrinth trailer
So, what can we complain about this time? He runs… too fast? No, his shoes are the wrong red! He should be left handed!
But in all seriousness, personally I think this game is looking very, very good. Are people going to find things to complain about? Of course they will. But I’m seeing 2D game play, I’m seeing just Sonic playable, badniks, zones, platforming, no voice acting, no bad scripts, no shitty pop music. So, my personal biggest complaints have been delt with.
Will it have its faults? I guarantee it! Will it be the closest thing to classic Sonic we have seen in 15 odd years? I’m betting on yes.
Also If I’m not mistaken, this seems to be a newer build of the game. The Sonic model looks slightly different, moves slightly different. But I’ll let our forum members do the analyzing.
Vanquish story trailer
This awesome new story trailer for Vanquish has got me right pumped!
To be quite honest I haven’t really been looking forward to the story of Vanquish I suspected it might be a bit of a throw away story to help set up the mad situations the main character may find himself in. Like Bayonetta. I’m in love with the game play in demo though.
However now, after this frankly very cool trailer, I’m excited for both. Bring on Vanquish!