Yakuza of the End Japanese advert looks exciting
Nothing more exciting than watching people scream Japanese phrases. This 15 second commercial has me pumped. If only E3 had a Japanese man directing you around while screaming.
[Source: AndriaSang]
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Mike Hayes – We’re not deaf to Shenmue demands
Sega West big boss man Mike Hayes has been talking Shenmue again, in an interview with CVG he said while Sega has “no plans at the moment” for a new Shenmue on consoles, he encouraged Shenmue devotees not to lose hope, insisting that the publisher is taking demand for a new iteration “very seriously indeed“.
“Hopefully, we’ve shown that we’re listening to [those that love old Sega IP] because we have pretty much reduxed or reinvented all of it in one way or another,” he told CVG.
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Sonic Boom Update: Chili Dog Disaster!
A horrible crisis of inifnite porportions has hit the Sonic Boom event. The menu of food items for sale has gone up. There are no, I repeat NO chili dogs on the menu! How can you have a Sonic event and not offer Chili Dogs? The full menu after you click.
Sega Announces E3 2011 Line Up
Sega have today announced their E3 2011 line up and it’s pretty packed! With some really exciting games like Binary Domain, Guardian Heroes, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Renegade Ops, Crush3D and Sonic Generations, not to mention Platinum Games’ Anarchy Reigns already announced, is it too much to ask for some surprises too?
I’m still holding out hope for Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown to console, Valkyria Chronicles 3 to West and any kind of news on Phantasy Star Online 2!
But with or without those games it’s quite a good line up for new and old Sega fans, hit the jump for the full list. I’m personally very excited about Aliens and Binary Domain!
SegaBits writers Nuckles87 and Shigs will be presant at E3 2011 and reporting feedback on all of these games and more!
Yu Suzuki working on a Kinect fighting game
This is an exciting story and something we might see more of at E3; Yu Suzuki is working on a Kinect fighting game. The man that was behind Virtua Fighter! Yu Suzuki has joined Tokyo-based Premium Agency and they both announced their first title, which is Kinect-based. This means that it’s not a SEGA title, sadly.
How much hands on will Yu Suzuki have with the project? Unknown. He is being titled “Executive game producer” by the company, and has been said to be overseeing the project. So probably not too much involvement.
So what does this mean for Yu Suzuki and SEGA? I guess we will find out in the upcoming years.
[Source: MCV]
Playstation Home gets Virtua Tennis 4 promotional mini game
When Home launched everyone thought it was a tad shit, because it was basically that. Now it has tons of spots and stuff to do. Sony has even said they will be streaming their E3 event from Home. Now SEGA is using Home to promote Virtua Tennis 4 with a free Home game.
The mini game they made to promote Virtua Tennis 4 isn’t a tennis game, it’s a galaga shooting game that takes place on a tennis court (with you taking control of the tennis ball machine). The spot and game are 100% free, and also look pretty fun. So log in and enjoy. This is a Europe announcement, so we might have to wait for the US home release.
[Source: SEGA.Blog UK]
Sonic Generations on 3DS to have multiplayer?
SEGA of Japan has put up their website for Sonic Generations. They have screenshots of the HD versions of the game, very nice and fancy stuff.
Here is something odd. The HD versions of the game say they are single player titles, but the 3DS lists 1 to 2 players. The 3DS already confirmed it will get an exclusive level, will it also get exclusive multiplayer?
[Source: AndriaSang]
More Sonic Boom Details Arrive. CUPCAKES!
Sega of America has announced details on their latest blog about the Sonic Boom event. The event will include prizes such as T-Shirts and hats. Also, demos of Sonic Generations will be on hand. Folks who want to get in without a ticket will have to wait until others leave in order for a chance to get in. That means those of you without a pass may still have a chance to get in. And the best news of all………..
Samurai Blood Show turns out to be iOS game
Do you like Samurais and Blood? Do you have an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch? You are in luck if you live in Japan. If you remember correctly, we talked about SEGA trademarking “Samurai Blood Show”, this is for western release. So you will probably have to wait later for a world wide release.
Above is a video showing off the game in action. Not too impressive graphically. Looks like they made the game on a smaller budget. Game is launching with three price tiers: Free, Plus (350 Yen) and Complete (1200 Yen).
[Thanks: Deefy]
PSN returns & has SEGA Rally Online Arcade up for purchase
Well, the game is already out for XBLA. What about PSN? Its out now. Like right now. The PSN store just got updated and came back online. Though its being slammed hard by traffic.
The game is $9.99, a bargain for the goodness you will be getting. Also new is the SEGA Genesis Dynamic Theme that is exclusive to PS+ users. Feels good man.
[Source: Playstation.Blog]
Nintendo Power’s Classic and Modern Cover Variants Hitting Newsstands
While we had previously reported on the screens found within Nintendo Power’s Shinobi and Sonic Generations 3DS reveal issue, we have yet to share the two versions of the cover. Now hitting newsstands are two way past cool covers featuring Classic and Modern Sonic. I’ve been keeping my eye on my local newsstand, making a sad face every time I saw the old Zelda cover of this past month on the rack. But today the awesome Sonic covers hit and I snatched them right up, thus falling into NP’s trap and giving them double the money. Oh well, it’s worth it for Classic Sonic.
SEGA releases Aliens: Colonial Marines teaser trailer
Definitely a teaser trailer, but a trailer nonetheless. Developed by Gearbox, Aliens: Colonial Marines is set to release for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 during the Spring of 2012.
Hit the jump for the press release!
SEGA poll: Would you buy Guardian Heroes on PSN?
Are you a fan of Guardian Heroes? Do you want it to be on as many platforms as possible, to sell as many copies as possible? Do you pity me that I don’t own a functioning 360?
If you said yes to all those above, go here and vote YES on the SEGA poll.
Rise of Nightmares box art is awesome
The design reminds me of the Condemned box art, but even better. It has a really dirty and creepy feel to it. I just hope the full retail release lives up to at least the awesomely designed box art.
The game is rumored to allow you to use your whole body to fight off the undead. Talk about burning calories!
[Via The Forum]
Jimquisition discusses Sonic trying too hard to be cool
The new Jimquisition is being posted here because one of the characters he discusses on this video is Sonic. How Sonic’s way of being cool is outdated, thus is lame in new games when he walks around going “Dude, totally awesome Tails!”
In an odd way, I agree with this part. I disagree with what he says after. He suggests that SEGA make Sonic a joke, you know, a character that doesn’t try to take himself seriously. I think this is a mistake. The whole “Dude I’m totally cool” was basically marketing stuff and I think a silent Sonic is the best medicine.
Sonic’s design is timeless. It will always look awesome. His attitude is best left like it was in the classics, a silent picture.