SEGA trademarks “Mad Dragon”
So what could “Mad Dragon” be? Some people have guessed it could be the sequel to MadWorld, but in all seriousness, that would just be called MadWorld 2.
What do you think this will be?
[Source: Siliconera]
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Sonic Colours first scans!
And it’s looking pretty damn good… Of course cautious optimism is advised but I can safely say I don’t hate anything about what I’m seeing so far and it actually looks quite good in all departments. What is going on?
As you can see they’re not that well taken and bloody tiny to boot! But you get the picture… A blend of 2D and 3D gameplay, crazy level designs, the sonic unleashed model for the Wii game, DS one looks like Sonic Rush… I think you can even see some of the ‘wisp’ side effects in there.
At no point did Sega suggest they were trying to ‘go back to the roots’. This is a Sonic game of its own, much like the Story Book games and Sonic Rush. So lets not start screaming and shouting because Sonic has green eyes and a boost gage. too be honest I like the Sonic Unleashed Character model AND I like Sonic Rush.
Alpha Protocol charts in the UK
Alpha Protocol came out on the 28th, the charts ended on the 29th. So how did it do for one day sales? Rather alright actually.The 360 version came in at number 21 and the PS3 version charted at number 24. Not the best, the success of this title will be determine on how it does the upcoming weeks.
Football Manager 2010 is still charting, rather low at number 38. That is SEGA’s money maker as they say. UK loves football.
[Source: Chart-Track]
Virtua Fighter 5R getting classic SEGA console items
Even though SEGA is preparing for the upcoming Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, does not mean it will stop adding stuff to Virtua Fighter 5R. SEGA updated VF5R this month, with classic SEGA consoles.
The image above shows the prices of the consoles, which can be used on your characters back. The prices for the in game items are the same price as the real consoles when they launched in Japan. Of course, you buy the consoles with in-game currency. Make Akira look like Segata, with a Saturn on his back? Brilliant!
[Source: Versus City]
Gunblade NY & LA Machine Guns Wii box art
Here is the American box art for SEGA’s compilation of Gunblade NY/LA Machine Guns for the Nintendo Wii. I guess it gets the job done, even has bullets all over the cover, you know what you are in for.
The box art also says it will support Nintendo’s Wifi. I assume its for online leaderboards. That should be fun.
[Via: Aussie-Nintendo]
New Sonic Colors info from Nintendo Power
[Pic not related, but colorful]
Nintendo Power previewed two zones, Sweet Mountain Zone and Tropical Reservoir Zone. They said Sweet Mountain was made up of mountains of pastries. Seems a bit childish, but moving on. Developers are focusing on level design, trying to satisfy old school Sonic fans (we have heard this before). 3-D levels have you running from point to point and compared to Sonic Unleashed’s daytime levels. DS version was compared to ‘Sonic Rush 3’, don’t know if this is a good thing.
2-D areas also featured more ‘platforming’. Tails is involved in the story, but not a playable character. Also Knuckles and Shadow may appear in the game, but not in playable form. Let’s be honest, don’t be shocked if they are in the game. The story will be ‘simple’.
[Source: NintendoEverything]
New Vanquish Scans
More scans for the up coming Sega/Platinum 3rd person shooter Vanquish. Naoya Tsurumi recently spoke openly about Vanquish saying that Sega will be giving it a big push this year. This already suggests great faith in a quality game.
Scans and Summery below.
IGN Mystery Teaser Trailer, Shogun 2?
Could this mystery teaser trailer from IGN be for the long awaited Shogun 2 Total War? It seems to point in that direction.
Currently we have no translation for what is being said or typed but I’ll update you when I find out more.
President Obama playing Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Oh, is this some political humor? I’m not this clever, sorry to disappoint you guys. This was made by our forum member Orta (idea by Sanus Uranus).
Naoya Tsurumi talks SEGA’s failures and future
He had a lot to say, so I will recap it in small points for easy digestion.
- He is disapointed with sales of Mario & Sonic at the Vacouver Winter Games. It shipped 6.53 million units world wide, they expected to sell 7 million. North American sales are to blame.
- Says bigger budget games are expanding in the West. “We won’t be focusing just on this market, but we are developing this type of title,” said Tsurumi. “Vanquish, being developed with Shinji Mikami, is a title that targets the North American and European market trend.”
Alpha Protocol Launch Trailer
Here it is the final and arguably the best trailer for Alpha Protocol. In 60 seconds someone HAS to die. Who’s it going to be?
Japanese Virtual On Force commercial
Microsoft has a new series of commercials rolling out in Japan. They are all based around this X character which has an Xbox symbol for his head… Yeah I don’t get it either but there you go.
It seems there is already one for Virtual-On Force. You gotta admit Temjin looks pretty cool in CGI!
Translation:
Co-Worker1: This thing sure got delivered beautifully!
Co-Worker2: Is this shoe Italian?
Co-Worker1: Hey you! I told you not to use oil on it!
Xboxman: X! (subtitled: I am sorry)
Co-Worker1: How about you big-project-fella?
Co-Worker1: No answer huh? haha!
Narrator: Virtual On is in its way for Xbox.
Co-Worker2: That thing is great!
Shogun 2 Total War press release leaked?
Apparently this is a leaked Press Release of Shogun 2: Total War, It could be a fake so I’m filing it under ‘rumor’ for now, but if it is it’s a very well made one indeed and it promises some pretty cool features!
Hit the jump for the Press Release.
Sony asking if you want a Yakuza HD collection
So you bought a PS3 and never got to play the amazing Yakuza original and the sequel. Sony is now asking if you would purchase a HD collection with both the originals for the Playstation 3. This screen above was caught in a recent Sony survey.
God of War Collection, which Sony released recently, had HD picture (720p), anti-aliased graphics, two sets of trophies (one for each game), and was locked at 60fps. If SEGA can do both of this for the collection, plus cut down on the loading in the first game to match the second, that would be awesome.
[Source: Kotaku]
Alpha Protocol developer not proud of final product
Alpha Protocol has been getting mixed reviews due to its bugs and other issues. Some loved it, guys at Joystiq did not. One of the developers commented on the review, saying SEGA should have canceled Alpha Protocol instead of Aliens RPG. Regardless of drama, I will be bringing you a review in the upcoming days.
To see his full comment, hit the jump.