[Screenshot for the first game, not part 2]
Who would have thought it? Before you start to cry, yes its confirmed that SEGA will be publishing the title and it will be a Wii exclusive. No release date yet. For more info hit the jump.
[Update: Members at NeoGAF have said this is fake. We will have to wait a few days to confirm 100%. But the guy has posted fake entries before. So take this post with a grain of salt till its 100%]
Mikami (father of Resident Evil, director of the upcoming Vanquish) has announced a new title with his own game studio. The new game will be called Krieg, a German word that means “war, conflict and confrontation.” The game will be a Playstation 3 exclusive. Stated in the Famitsu scans, German metal bands will make up the soundtrack for the game (Nazaroth ist krieg?).
The game is about nature vs. man, after a long time of us using nature, it has decided to fight back. The result is total chaos, some of the examples is snow storms and that sort of stuff. Mikami stated that many of the planet’s animals have ‘mutated’. Protagonist doesn’t have a name yet, but in the artwork its a boy that apparently woke up with no memory in a destroyed laboratory, searching for clues and having no real goal.
Hit the jump for more information and scans…
This is something I always wanted to do on a Sunday, this will be a weekly feature where I post links to stories in gaming for the week that I liked or seen around. This means it won’t be SEGA related, most likely.
So what stories did you guys read this week that you guys liked?
GameStop is having their yearly “Game Days” sale, where you can get brand spanking new titles for cheaper than they usually go. Some of the SEGA deals are hit and miss, especially the Wii titles.
– Sonic Unleashed (360, PS3, Wii) – $14.99
– Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection (360) – $17.99 – (PS3) $14.99
SEGA promised to release an app called “SEGA Ultimate Genesis Collection” which would let you download and play other SEGA Genesis games. It was suppose to be out February. What happen?
SEGA has canceled the app, stating SEGA is changing its iPhone and iPod Touch strategy. Hopefully this means more quality control, because the last Genesis games they released ran like crap. How about a Space Channel 5 port? That should work well.
[Source: PocketGamer]
Microsoft has launched their Game Room, with mixed views; but after trying it myself it is rather good (could use better selection of games). Seems that the developers have sprinkled some clues of what will coming, one of the teasers is Mega Drive/Genesis titles?
I mean, there is only one console that has a controller like SEGA’s Mega Drive/Genesis, it had a very unique look. Also, its not like SEGA does not like releasing Genesis/Mega Drive games over and over again. I can see this happening, now give us Toe Jam & Earl!
[Thanks for the picture SEGA Uranus]
Following up from Yakuza 3, SEGA would need something a bit more if they expected to beat the series best selling week one title, did Yakuza 4 manage to do it? Nagoshi reported that Yakuza 4 had the highest shipment for the series, so did the latest entry into the Yakuza series manage to break more than just faces? Read on!
Got 160 MS points? You can make your avatar look like Ryo from Shenmue now. Yes, SEGA has unloaded a ton of clothing upon Xbox Live Marketplace for your avatar. Pick your poison:
Ryo Hazuki Jacket (160pts)
Dr.Eggman Glasses (80pts)
Crabmeat Prop (240pts)
Sonic Car Prop (240pts)
Tails Tornado Prop (240pts)
SEGA T-Shirt (80pts)
Billy Hatcher Helmet (80pts)
SEGA has just released the boxart, pricing plan and trailer for the upcoming Tournament of Legends video game. Don’t know what Tournament of Legends is? Its the new game by High Voltage Software, the guys that did The Conduit.
The trailer above shows some cinematic stuff created via High Voltage’s Wii engine and if you hit the jump you will see the box art. Game will cost $29.99 when it comes out on July 6th.
Sega has recently revealed a new trailer for the upcoming Iron Man 2 game showcasing the types of enemies you’ll be taking on. The game follows a different storyline to the movie, and it seems players will be taking on the Crimson Dynamo and Ultimo amongst other Iron Man villians.
[SOURCE: Sega America YouTube]
Official Nintendo Magazine has conducted an interview with Sonic Team honcho Takashi Iizuka about the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4. The interview gives some insight into why the homing attack was chosen, why the game is episodic and more!
Why has Sonic 4 taken so long to come about? – BADGERGAMER
Takashi Iizuka: Ever since Sonic Adventure was released in 1998, Sonic has evolved into a game which is faster and features new actions for Sonic. On the other hand, the sense of speed from side scrolling means that the popularity of ‘classic’ series still remains high. Even now a lot of fans enjoy playing those classic games via the Wii’s Virtual Console. The aim for Sonic 4 is to provide a ‘new classic series’ using modern techniques that have only been around for the past few years for fans from all around the world who love the ‘classical’ series.
Hit the Jump for the rest!
If you were one of those people that enjoyed Alien vs Predator but didn’t buy the rather expencive ‘Special Edition’ then it may just be worth picking up this ‘new’ DLC.
Featuring 4 new maps for different multiplayer modes, previously only available in the Special Editions, this downloadable content will challenge all three species for the fight of their existence.
Sony has put up a new ‘sharing’ site for ideas. The concept is for users to submit their ideas, others vote and it will be easier for Sony to sort out what fans want and reduce spam on their blog.
Well, if you are one of those people that are tired of the lack of SEGA games on PSN, vote for it here; maybe someone at SEGA will listen.
Series producer and all time tan person, Toshihiro Nagoshi has hinted on his blog that Yakuza 4 has broken sales records for the series.
“Yakuza 4 was released on 3/18. It’s selling well. First day sales are number one for the series.” – Toshihiro Nagoshi
Yakuza 3 was the 3rd title to have the fastest selling first week in Japan with 350,000 units. Yakuza 4 has obviously beat that, but can it beat Old Snake, who sold managed 476,000 the first week? I would say maybe Final Fantasy XIII, but selling 1.52 million units the first week seems impossible.
[Source AndriaSang]
Remember awhile back it was leaked that Sonic and his friends would make an appearance in Little Big Planet? Then it turned into nothing? Well its back, now Media Mocule has officially confirmed and detailed it. This is what you get in the pack:
The stickers you get, some of the artwork for the characters can be found in the images below. The pack will cost US $5.99 (£4.79 / €5.99 / AUS $ 9.95 / NZD $11.50). Will be out Thursday, March 25th.
To see artwork and the classic themed stickers, hit the jump.