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Title: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: parallaxscroll on October 18, 2016, 09:14:46 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHM7IfNTSkw


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There are far more Shinobi games than you may know! This is the complete history of videos games greatest ninja!


Great video.


Pity we never got the arcade System 18 ver. of Shadow Dancer at home.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2016, 09:28:31 pm
There are far more Shinobi games than you may know! This is the complete history of videos games greatest ninja!

I couldn't watched the video right now in my office,
but is it more complete than the Harcoregaming101 article?
Since the article even included the two Asian mobile version games.

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http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/shinobi/shinobi.htm (http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/shinobi/shinobi.htm)


Edit : Just watched it. Ok, it's more complete since it contains  The LCD version of Shinobi.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Centrale on October 19, 2016, 10:03:25 am
Pity we never got the arcade System 18 ver. of Shadow Dancer at home.

Indeed. It would have been cool to have a two-pack that contained the original arcade Shinobi and the arcade Shadow Dancer for the Genesis, or to be arcade-perfect, the Saturn.

The Master System version of Shadow Dancer is actually quite faithful to the arcade version. Unfortunately it omits some of the stages, probably in order to squeeze it into a two mega cartridge. But the sprites and backgrounds seem to be adapted directly from the coin-op.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: parallaxscroll on October 27, 2016, 09:30:04 pm

Honestly, I'd never heard of the game 'Shadow Dancer' until the spring of 1990.  I first learned of Shadow Dancer's existence
where I read a question about it published in EGM's Interface: Letters To The Editor.


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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 29, 2020, 09:12:32 pm
All Games in Astro City Mini Lineup Revealed
There are two Shinobi games : Shinobi & Shadow Dancer.
There is also Ninja Princess

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/03/final-games-in-astro-city-mini-lineup-announced-arcade-stick-revealed/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 29, 2020, 09:14:20 pm
Arcade1up’s Golden Axe cabinet up to order featuring Golden Axe, GA The Revenge of Death Adder, Shinobi, Altered Beast, and Wrestle War

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/18/arcade1ups-golden-axe-cabinet-up-to-order-featuring-golden-axe-the-revenge-of-death-adder-shinobi-altered-beast-and-wrestle-war/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 02:50:18 am
Segabits Podcast: Shinobi (1987)

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2019/08/01/sega-talk-23-shinobi-1987/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 02:52:56 am
Segabits Podcast: The Revenge of Shinobi (1989)

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2019/12/12/sega-talk-podcast-31-the-revenge-of-shinobi-1989/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 02:55:08 am
Developer Retrospective: A look back at the games of SEGA’s Overworks

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Despite being generally well received by critics, Shinobi (2002) is notoriously difficult.
While the first few stages are quite easy, eventually players encounter stages that run longer than ten minutes in length with zero checkpoints in place and instant deaths over bottomless pits requiring expert platforming.
In addition to this, Hotsuma’s soul consuming blade also drains him of his energy, meaning players must constantly be killing foes to survive.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2015/02/09/year-of-the-developers-a-look-back-at-the-games-of-segas-overworks/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 02:57:03 am
History of Shinobi Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ug-xott0Ns

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2011/11/20/shinobi-3ds-history-of-shinobi-trailer/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 02:58:36 am
Trivia : Hibana (Nightshade) and Hotsuma (Shinobi 2002) are playable characters on Project X Zone 2
Kurohagane α, the primary antagonist of Nightshade from the Shinobi series, also appears as an enemy unit.

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Pic source : https://www.pinterest.com/pin/333055334933857631/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 03:02:38 am
SEGA Europe staff members share their memories on Shinobi

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/01/16/sega-europe-staff-members-share-their-memories-on-shinobi-in-this-sega-ages-shinobi-interview/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 03:05:49 am
The History of Sega Japan R&D

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Yutaka Sugano directed and designed the very first Shinobi as well as CrackDown on the System 16 arcade hardware.
Like Ooka, he also stuck around at Sega, but mainly in the background.
He went overseas to assist on Sonic titles like Sonic 2 and Spinball, and then produced titles in Europe that came from Japan
 – like the The House of the Dead arcade port that was made in Europe.

Part 1 : http://segabits.com/blog/2015/09/23/history-sega-japan-rd-part-1-origins-80s/
Part 2 : http://segabits.com/blog/2015/10/09/history-sega-japan-rd-part-2-90s-golden-age/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 03:09:52 am
Trivia : Jiro Musashi, the protagonist from Shinobi 3D (3DS) is the father of Joe Musashi.

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Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2011/10/12/check-out-some-of-the-shinobi-3ds-achievements/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2020, 03:11:15 am
Shinobi’s tribute to After Burner

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An entire stage of the game takes place within the bowels of After Burner’s aircraft carrier, as Jiro Musashi fights off the invading forces of Zeed.
As the level reaches its end things reach their climax, as Jiro hops aboard an F-14 and…the After Burner theme begins to play.
What follows is probably one of the coolest and most unexpected team ups in gaming history as Jiro Musashi and the After Burner jet work together to fight off the forces of Zeed in a crazy ninja battle slash aerial dogfight.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2014/05/30/weekly-five-five-after-burner-cameos/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 08, 2020, 08:34:29 pm
SEGA Game Gear Micro Hardware Review – Bite-Sized Nostalgia

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The RED Game Gar Micro is the most attractive of the bunch, and the color is based off of three original Game Gears: a basic red, a Coca-Cola branded red and a Magic Knight Rayearth red.
The game selections suggest that the original red model was the inspiration, as there is no Magic Knight Rayeath to be found.
 Instead, the game lineup includes the ATLUS developed Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible, its followup Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special, The GG Shinobi and Columns.
It’s difficult for me to suggest the red model to anybody but hardcore ATLUS or Shinobi fans.
Unless you are buying the four Micro bundle, I would say pass on importing solely the red model.

Full Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/08/sega-game-gear-micro-hardware-review-bite-sized-nostalgia/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 09:22:25 pm
SEGA's 60th Anniversary Celebration
Save 91% on SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics BUNDLE on Steam
Over 50 classic games in one great bundle including Shinobi III, Shadow Dancer, and The Revenge of Shinobi.
Offer ends 20 October 2020

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Link : https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/13945/SEGA_Mega_Drive_and_Genesis_Classics/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 10:10:22 am
Analogue Duo All-in-One NEC System Will Launch in 2021

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The Analogue Duo is described as an all-in-one NEC system, as it can use CD Roms, HuCards, Super CD Roms, and TurboChips to play PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and TurboGrafx-16 games. (It is region-free.)
Some of SEGA games on PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and TurboGrafx-16 :   
After Burner II, Altered Beast, Columns, Fantasy Zone, Golden Axe, OutRun, Power Drift, Shinobi, Space Harrier, and Thunder Blade

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/analogue-duo-all-in-one-nec-system-will-launch-in-2021/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 11:35:03 pm
The Analogue Pocket Is Designed To Play Games From All Game Boy Systems
and Through Adapters It Could Play Game Gear Games
including GG Shinobi and Shinobi II: The Silent Fury


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Essentially, the system is able to play 2,780+ Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games, and through adapters, other systems like Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx, and more.
The Analogue Pocket is also set to have a dock that will connect it to the TV via HDMI.
In TV mode, 8BitDo controllers can be connected via Bluetooth, as well as wired USB controllers.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/the-analogue-pocket-is-designed-to-play-games-from-all-game-boy-systems/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2020, 01:42:00 am
HALLOWEEN 2020 - TOP 5 SCARY MOMENTS IN SEGA GAMES
By : SEGA UK


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Welcome one and all to SEGA’s ghoulish games, spooky selections, terrifying titles and horrifying… h-adventures?
There are plenty of options out there for brave gamers who aren’t afraid of things that go bump in the night and these are our picks for the scariest moments in SEGA’s rich history. Onwards!

Article : https://www.sega.co.uk/news/top-5-scary-moments-sega-games
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 10, 2020, 10:10:18 pm
Xbox Series X/S Launches Today
These Are 17 Sonic Games You Can Play Right Now
Including Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Where Joe is playable)

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The following games are all Sonic the Hedgehog (or Sonic-related) games that are currently playable on Xbox Series X or S as of Tuesday 10 November, 2020.
Microsoft and/or SEGA may add more titles to the Xbox Backwards Compatibility list in the future, and we’ll try to update this whenever that happens.

Article : https://www.sonicstadium.org/2020/11/xbox-series-x-s-launches-today-these-are-the-sonic-games-you-can-play-right-now/ (https://www.sonicstadium.org/2020/11/xbox-series-x-s-launches-today-these-are-the-sonic-games-you-can-play-right-now/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 13, 2020, 08:30:25 am
Shadow Gang - A Ninja Action Game Heavily Inspired by the Shinobi
Available for PC and XBox One


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You play the role of Dan the current ninja order master.
Your mission is to rescue your family from the Shadow Force crime organisation, whose members are known as the Shadow Gangs.
Use your ninja transformation ability and your special powers.
Venture over 10 levels, defeat the 6 bosses, save your family and defeat the Shadow Gangs.

Discuss the game here : http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=3852.0
Steam page : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143430/Shadow_Gangs/
XBox One page : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/shadow-gangs/9n6hkcr65qdq
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 13, 2020, 08:31:45 am
For a limited time save 25% on Shadow Gang (PC)
Offer ends 17 November 2020

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Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143430/Shadow_Gangs/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143430/Shadow_Gangs/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 23, 2020, 07:01:44 pm
The Cyber Shinobi - Master System Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w75fspS6rAA
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 23, 2020, 07:46:17 pm
Share your Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master memories!

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Share your Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master memories for the upcoming Sega Talk!
Support Segabits on Patreon! Get early access, tell us what games to cover, and have your SEGA memories read at the end and more!


Link : https://www.patreon.com/posts/sega-talk-share-44230293 (https://www.patreon.com/posts/sega-talk-share-44230293)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 24, 2020, 06:35:23 pm
SEGA Talk Podcast #57: Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (1993)
[AUDIO]


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Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master is one of the best games on the Genesis.
You should check it out if you haven’t already.
It’s got a lot of great action and an awesome soundtrack.

Article : https://www.patreon.com/posts/sega-talk-58-iii-44260248
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 25, 2020, 08:29:31 pm
Sega Black Friday Sale Offers
Lots Of Great Savings On Switch (North America)


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All of these deals are available from now right up until 2nd December :

- Catherine: Full Body – $29.99 (was $49.99)
- Citizens of Space – $4.49 (was $14.99)
- Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix – $19.69 (was $39.39)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – $29.99 (was $59.99)
- Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder – $5.99 (was $14.99)
- SEGA Ages Alex Kidd in Miracle World – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Columns II: A Voyage Through Time – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Fantasy Zone – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Gain Ground – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Herzog Zwei – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Ichidant-R – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Out Run – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Phantasy Star – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo 2 – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Shinobi – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Space Harrier – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Thunder Force AC – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Virtua Racing – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Wonder Boy: Monster Land – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Genesis Classics – $14.99 (was $29.99)
- SEGA Ages G-LOC Air Battle – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- Shining Resonance Refrain – $11.99 (was $29.99)
- SolSeraph – $4.49 (was $14.99)
- Sonic Forces – $9.99 (was $19.99)
- Sonic Mania – $9.99 (was $19.99)
- Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD – $19.99 (was $29.99)
- Team Sonic Racing – $19.99 (was $29.99)
- Two Point Hospital – $19.99 (was $39.99)
- Valkyria Chronicles 4 – $17.99 (was $29.99)

Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/sega_black_friday_sale_offers_lots_of_great_savings_on_switch_north_america (https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/sega_black_friday_sale_offers_lots_of_great_savings_on_switch_north_america)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 25, 2020, 09:00:53 pm
 SEGA Talk Podcast #57: Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (1993)
[VIDEO]


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Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master is one of the best games on the Genesis.
You should check it out if you haven’t already.
It’s got a lot of great action and an awesome soundtrack.

Article : https://www.patreon.com/posts/sega-talk-58-iii-44259765
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 23, 2020, 01:52:50 am
Now You Can See Your Most-played Switch Games of 2020!

Here's mine btw :

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If you've got an account registered in the United States or Canada, all you have to do is sign in on the Nintendo website to see all of your own personalised stats.
It will reveal your most-played game, total hours played, and much more.

Link : https://t.co/xmmvoNs6rQ?amp=1 (https://t.co/xmmvoNs6rQ?amp=1)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 23, 2020, 04:20:52 am
SEGA Talk Podcast #58: Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (1993)
[VIDEO & AUDIO]


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Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master is one of the best games on the Genesis.
You should check it out if you haven’t already.
It’s got a lot of great action and an awesome soundtrack.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/11/27/sega-talk-podcast-58-shinobi-iii-return-of-the-ninja-master-1993/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 23, 2020, 04:22:35 am
Shadow Gang - A Ninja Action Game Heavily Inspired by the Shinobi
is Coming to Nintendo Switch on January 7th, 2021


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4U_eapqHeE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vJD27C2HJU

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Ninjas in 2020, though? Not so much. They're still around, but they're nowhere near as popular, which is why Shadow Gangs has really caught our attention – it's arguably as close as we're going to get to a new Shinobi game these days, and seems to understand precisely what made those older coin-op hits so appealing.

Article : https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/12/shadow_gangs_is_like_shinobi_but_with_freddie_mercury_as_an_end-of-level_boss
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on January 16, 2021, 03:52:43 am
Strafefox - The making of Revenge of Shinobi, Streets of Rage & Shinobi 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIKuP6OffX4
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on January 16, 2021, 03:53:20 am
Astro City Mini Review: The Perfect Way To End SEGA’s 60th Anniversary?

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The years come and go, it is now 2021 and I finally put together a review for SEGA Toy’s Astro City Mini.
The unit has a lot of things going for it that makes it a must own device, but at the same time has some glaring flaws that we need to discuss.

Article: http://segabits.com/blog/2021/01/15/astro-city-mini-review-the-perfect-way-to-end-segas-60th-anniversary/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 17, 2021, 02:52:04 am
Shinobi III - SRAM Patch

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This patch is designed to add a simple saving mechanism to Shinobi III.
Game saves after every level past the first round.
Loading: On Stage 1, Pause your game and press C, a number will pop up indicating what round you left off at. Unpause to load your game.
Game will produce a black screen if no prior save is detected.

Link : http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/5739/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 22, 2021, 10:10:38 pm
Limited Run Games releasing an English package version of the SEGA Astro City Mini

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The Limited Run version of the SEGA Astro City Mini will only be limited to 3,500 units, which will probably make this version sought after in the collectors market compared to the regular Japanese version.
As far as I know, the SEGA Astro City Mini unit included inside the English packaging is exactly the same as the Japanese retail unit.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/03/22/limited-run-games-releasing-an-english-package-version-of-the-sega-astro-city-mini/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2021/03/22/limited-run-games-releasing-an-english-package-version-of-the-sega-astro-city-mini/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 25, 2021, 08:27:20 pm
SEGA is #1 on Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings List

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Metacritic has released their list of the publishers with the highest average metascore for games released in 2020, and it comes at no surprise that SEGA is NUMBER ONE.
We here at SEGAbits have seen SEGA’s 2020 output and can easily see why they’d take the top spot. Release good games, get good results!

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/03/25/sega-1-on-metacritics-annual-game-publisher-rankings-list/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 13, 2021, 11:13:04 pm
SEGA PlayStation 3 PSN Titles To Buy Before Sony Shuts Down the Store

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Shinobi is only on PlayStation 2 (physically) or PlayStation 3 via PSN, as much as I like the PlayStation 2, its picture quality is terrible.
I’d highly suggest playing it on the PlayStation 3 since it also cleans up the picture quite a bit.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/04/13/sega-playstation-3-psn-titles-to-buy-before-sony-shuts-down-the-store/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 25, 2021, 09:18:26 pm
Chinese Exclusive Astro City Mini Revealed,
Red Buttons and Gold Limited Edition


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You thought SEGA was done releasing variants of the Astro City Mini? Think again!
China will be seeing a release of the machine, featuring a red joystick and buttons as well as an accompanying controller. 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/04/23/chinese-exclusive-astro-city-mini-revealed-red-buttons-and-gold-limited-edition/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 30, 2021, 12:41:03 am
SEGA GOLDEN WEEK SALE Until May 7, 2021
Including SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Bundle


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The Steam Golden Week sale is here!
Feeling bored? Get up to 85% off amazing titles like Shenmue I & II, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Binary Domain, Yakuza 0, Sonic Mania, Shining Resonance Refrain, and many more.
Offer ends 7 May 2021.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/curator/36333614-Sega-Promotions/sale/segagoldenweek (https://store.steampowered.com/curator/36333614-Sega-Promotions/sale/segagoldenweek)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 03, 2021, 08:12:23 pm
"3D Shinobi III" (3DS) is currently on sale in Japan
Known in Japan as "3D The Super Shinobi II"

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Nintendo 3DS eShop "Golden Week Sale" until May 12th (Wednesday), 2021 :

3D Altered Beast (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Space Harrier (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Super Hang-On (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Power Drift (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)
3D The Super Shinobi II (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Bare Knuckle (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Bare Knuckle II (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)
3D Fantasy Zone (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)
3D Fantasy Zone II W (3DS) : 400 yen (was 838 yen)
3D Afterburner II (3DS) : 400 yen (was 838 yen) 
3D Ecco the Dolphin (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Galaxy Force II (3DS) : 400 yen (was 838 yen)
3D Thunder Blade (3DS) : 400 yen (was 1,019 yen)
3D Puyo Puyo 2 (3DS) : 500 yen (was 880 yen)
3D Gunstar Heroes (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)
3D Sonic the Hedgehog (3DS) : 300 yen (was 628 yen)
3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (3DS) : 400 yen (was 880 yen)

Source : https://sega.jp/topics/210428_1/ (https://sega.jp/topics/210428_1/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 10, 2021, 12:08:51 am
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master - Indonesian Translation

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This patch contains the Indonesian translation of Shinobi III: Return of Ninja Master.
Any questions/advice/criticism about this translation/patch? Please send an email to: adhalk1101@gmail.com
Enjoy!

Link : http://www.romhacking.net/translations/6063/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 14, 2021, 09:06:48 am
SEGA Financial Presentation Suggests Reviving Shinobi, NiGHTS, Panzer Dragoon and More!

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SEGA has released their latest financial report for fiscal year March 2021, which reads as an English language PDF you can view for yourself here.
There is a lot to sift through here, and we hope to have another article breaking the report down soon, but of interest to fans of SEGA’s past titles there is an interesting slide.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/05/13/sega-financial-presentation-suggests-reviving-jet-set-radio-nights-panzer-dragoon-and-more/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 28, 2021, 09:28:46 pm
Picross S: Mega Drive & Mark III Edition launches August 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTo0Bjf6v14

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Enjoy drawing nostalgic pixel art characters while solving Picross puzzles!
The compilation includes a total of 59 titles :

Action Fighter
After Burner
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Soldier
Alien Storm
Alien Syndrome
Altered Beast
Arrow Flash
Beyond Oasis
Bio-Hazard Battle
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Columns III
Comix Zone
Crack Down
Dynamite Headdy
Enduro Racer
ESWAT: City Under Siege
Eternal Champions
Fantasy Zone
Gain Ground
Golden Axe
Golden Axe II
Golden Axe III
Kid Chameleon
Kung Fu Kid
Light Crusader
Out Run
Phantasy Star
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Puyo Puyo
Puzzle & Action:Ichidant-R
Puzzle & Action:Tant-R
Quartet
Record of the Bahamut War
Rent A Hero
Ristar
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Shining Force II
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the hedgehog CD
Space Harrier
Space Harrier II
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 3
Super Hang-On
Super Thunder Blade
Sword of Vermilion
The Ooze
The Revenge of Shinobi
Turbo Out Run

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2021/07/picross-s-mega-drive-mark-iii-edition-launches-august-5
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 26, 2021, 11:29:36 pm
Happy International Dog Day

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Dog Day has been created so that all breeds of dogs are celebrated; mixed and pure.
The day helps to galvanize the public so that they can recognise the number of dogs that must be rescued on a yearly basis, from pure breed rescuers, rescues, and public shelters. 

Link : https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/dog-day/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 27, 2021, 11:47:39 am
Every dog has it's day.
Didn't expect tat day to be August 26.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 30, 2021, 11:53:54 pm
Sega Atlus Channel Will Be Held During TGS 2021

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Sega and Atlus announced their Tokyo Game Show events, and it’s kicking things off with a Sega Atlus Channel, official website, and social media campaign.
There will be Sega and Atlus TGS 2021 news offered between October 1-3, 2021.
Also, people who share pictures on Twitter with #Love_Sega until September 12, 2021 might have those photos included in promotional efforts for the companies and their events.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/sega-atlus-channel-will-be-held-during-tgs-2021/ (https://www.siliconera.com/sega-atlus-channel-will-be-held-during-tgs-2021/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2021, 12:04:58 am
Happy 31 Years Anniversary for Alex Kidd in Shinobi World !

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"After ten thousand years, the once-banished Dark Ninja returns to make another attempt to take over the Miracle World.
Someone's definitely got to stop him! Guess who dares to meet the challenge?
You! You're Alex Kidd, the prince who knows no fear." 

Link : https://segaretro.org/Alex_Kidd_in_Shinobi_World
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 31, 2021, 11:52:13 am
I forgot Alex Kidd went to Shinobi world. Wasn't he the first mascot to did crossovers with other games owned by the same company?

Not including Donkey Kong who started on a Mario game.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2021, 08:13:56 pm
I forgot Alex Kidd went to Shinobi world. Wasn't he the first mascot to did crossovers with other games owned by the same company?

Not including Donkey Kong who started on a Mario game.

Wasn't Pac-Man showing up in Kick before AKiSW?
Or that's considered as guess staring, not crossover?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 31, 2021, 08:39:34 pm
Hm... dunno. Back the the definition of cameo and crossover wasn't set in stone. Might had been more of a cameo.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 02, 2021, 12:03:40 am
Hm... dunno. Back the the definition of cameo and crossover wasn't set in stone. Might had been more of a cameo.

I think cameo if he only showed up for a brief moment.
But in this game he and the ghosts showed up all the time at the later levels.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 02, 2021, 12:04:29 am
60hz Normal Game Speed Hack of Shinobi X - Shin Shinobi Den (Sega Saturn)

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This hack converts the 50hz PAL release of Shinobi X - Shin Shinobi Den (aka Shinobi Legions) to run at 60hz NTSC, with normal game speed.
This release of the game contains a new soundtrack in the style of Yuzo Koshiro’s contributions to The Revenge of Shinobi.
You will need a Redump compliant copy of the game and emulator or ODE capable of running CUE/BIN dumps.
It is verified to work on a JP VA0 Model 1 with Fenrir 20-pin, JP Model 2 Saturn with Satiator, and SSF R26.
Lunar IPS was used to create the patch and test on unmodified copies.

Link : https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/6046/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 02, 2021, 04:44:18 am
Who thought it was a good idea to let a ninja into Jurassic Park?
...
Give 'em a raise!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 06, 2021, 09:40:48 am
Who thought it was a good idea to let a ninja into Jurassic Park?
...
Give 'em a raise!

That should have happened in 16-Bit era.

Imagine :
Before ... you played Alex Kidd in Shinobi World
Now... Play SHINOBI IN JURASSIC PARK WORLD !!!

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 06, 2021, 09:42:07 am
Moonrider Is A Project That Has 16-Bit Strider And Shinobi Vibes

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Intriguingly this started out as a side-project for Dias.
Way back in January 2017 he posted initial progress on the outerspace.com forum, with an early version of stage 1-1 completed at that time.
It now seems to be a fully-fledged project in the JoyMasher team. On the studio's own YouTube channel, which seems to be mostly used for in-progress videos as opposed to trailers and promotion, there are multiple videos of Moonrider in the form of stage previews and soundtrack clips. 

Link : https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/moonrider_is_a_project_that_has_16-bit_strider_and_shinobi_vibes
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 06, 2021, 09:21:07 pm
That should have happened in 16-Bit era.

Imagine :
Before ... you played Alex Kidd in Shinobi World
Now... Play SHINOBI IN JURASSIC PARK WORLD !!!

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Can you imagine if they take SHinobi in that direction? After him defeating Zeed, ends up fighting various tropes like dinosaurs, cowboys, pirates or something like that per game.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 06, 2021, 10:27:19 pm
Can you imagine if they take SHinobi in that direction? After him defeating Zeed, ends up fighting various tropes like dinosaurs, cowboys, pirates or something like that per game.

Or make them separated.

Shinobi in Wild West World
Shinobi in Atlantic World
Shinobi in Greek Mythologies World

Sound great, right?

I always like bosses in Shinobi games :

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They always look cool and scary.
Many bosses from different tropes would make it more epic.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 07, 2021, 11:53:33 am
Yeah, pity though Shinobi is usually overshadows by the Ninja Gaiden games though.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 08, 2021, 02:40:23 am
Yeah, pity though Shinobi is usually overshadows by the Ninja Gaiden games though.

Yes, kinda sad since Shinobi was the first true ninja platformer experience in arcade.
Shinobi's coming first in 1987, while Ninja Gaiden's in 1988.

Also people tend to forget that Ninja Gaiden started as a beat em up game.
Ninja who punches and kicks the enemies openly.

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Link : http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ninja-gaiden-arcade/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 08, 2021, 11:08:34 am
Yes, kinda sad since Shinobi was the first true ninja platformer experience in arcade.
Shinobi's coming first in 1987, while Ninja Gaiden's in 1988.
Yeah what sucks is Sega were founders to video game genres that are still being used to this day, but the founding games are mostly backseated to the modern audience.

For example, you like popular fighting games like Tekken, Dead or Alive or SoulCalibur? You have Virtua Fighter to thanks for that.
Also people tend to forget that Ninja Gaiden started as a beat em up game.
Ninja who punches and kicks the enemies openly.
Not very Ninja-like is it? Sounds like Ninja Gaiden was trying to rip off Streets of Rage. Then Sega made an even better ninja game and NG ripped off Shinobi. But the rip-off ended up more popular than Shinobi.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 23, 2021, 08:31:27 pm
Yeah what sucks is Sega were founders to video game genres that are still being used to this day, but the founding games are mostly backseated to the modern audience.

For example, you like popular fighting games like Tekken, Dead or Alive or SoulCalibur? You have Virtua Fighter to thanks for that.

DOA franchise at least had showed their respect by adding Sarah, Pai, Jacky, and Akira in DOA5.
They looks good and play smooth too in there.
Loved to play them in my PS Vita back then.

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Link : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/dead-or-alive-5/ (http://segabits.com/blog/tag/dead-or-alive-5/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 23, 2021, 08:33:26 pm
New Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership lets you play N64 and SEGA Genesis games

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The SEGA Genesis will launch with the following games:

– Castlevania: Bloodlines
– Contra Hard Corps
– Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
– Ecco the Dolphin
– Golden Axe
– Gunstar Heroes
– MUSHA
– Phantasy Star IV
– Ristar
– Shining Force
– Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
– Sonic the Hedgehog 2
– Streets of Rage 2
– Strider 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/09/23/new-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-membership-lets-you-play-n64-and-sega-genesis-games/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2021/09/23/new-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-membership-lets-you-play-n64-and-sega-genesis-games/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 23, 2021, 09:23:11 pm
DOA franchise at least had showed their respect by adding Sarah, Pai, Jacky, and Akira in DOA5.
They looks good and play smooth too in there.
Loved to play them in my PS Vita back then.

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Link : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/dead-or-alive-5/ (http://segabits.com/blog/tag/dead-or-alive-5/)
True, Does that mean the VF characters have a story in DoA?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 23, 2021, 09:36:10 pm
True, Does that mean the VF characters have a story in DoA?

Yes, but very minor.
It's just basically they're saying hi to each other and then fight.
Story's still focused on DOA characters.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 23, 2021, 10:10:02 pm
Yes, but very minor.
It's just basically they're saying hi to each other and then fight.
Story's still focused on DOA characters.

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Aww. I wqould enjoy VF story more if it was more fleshed out. But even as guest characetrs they're meh.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 23, 2021, 10:35:12 pm
Aww. I wqould enjoy VF story more if it was more fleshed out. But even as guest characetrs they're meh.

It's the gameplay that matters.
Virtua Fighter fans are used to have VF game with no story.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 24, 2021, 07:08:51 am
It's the gameplay that matters.
Virtua Fighter fans are used to have VF game with no story.

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True, but a bit of story is nice. After all what are they fighting for?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 25, 2021, 05:22:16 am
True, but a bit of story is nice. After all what are they fighting for?

For Truth, Justice, and American way !!!
Naah.. to train themself of course, to become more stronger.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 25, 2021, 08:08:11 am
I know, just  Iwouldn't mind a proper story mode for Virtua Fighter. There is stories written in the manuals and some sort of over-arching story throughout the game involving a group of contenders conflict with the J6 but that's about it.

This is why Tekken and DOA are more popular than Virtua Fighter, because these franchises fleshed out their fighters into interesting people than just fighters.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 26, 2021, 04:55:42 am
Agree, it's harder to get attached to the characters if there's no story involved.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 26, 2021, 07:28:49 am
Agree, it's harder to get attached to the characters if there's no story involved.
Virtua Fighter depict the fighters mostly stereotypical to a fault.

Akira Yuki is super-serious kung-fu fighter.
Jacky Bryant is hotheaded, sporty fighter. I think he is friends with Akira. This is only evident in S&SASR.
Sarah Bryant is Jacky's sister. I think she's a model? I dunno, that's all I know of her.
Pai Chan is sterotypical chinese fighter lady. Her personality is daddy issues and maybe crush on Akira Yuki but I dunno.
Lau Chan is Pai's dad. I think he's all serious martial arts instructor. Maybe business man I think, if he is probably something to do with J6 but I don't know.
Kage Maru is a ninja. I think he's looking for his mother.
Wolf Hawkfield is a wrestler. He's from Canada.
Jeffry McWild is just a burly australian. I didn't know he was a fisherman until later.
Dural is a gynoid-like being created by the evil organization Judgement Six. She is programmed to fight with an amalgamation of various moves from fighters throughout the game. Beating her ends with a cutscene showing that she was actually Kage Maru's mother all along revealing she was a cyborg. Dural returns in future games, either a cyborg victim of other women or her own robot. Eitherway Dural has more established backstory in the games than any other fighter.

I know Virtua Fighter games added more characters, but other than the summery of backstory provided to them what else do you know about them?

It's more evident is the anime when the show went ahead and turned Akira Yuki into a Goku-like goof, which is probably the right thing to do given Akira's original personality is "Shut up, I'm training."

Meanwhile, Tekken, Dead or Alive, Street Fighter hell even Fatal Fury get's story modes in their games as well as TV series, video specials and even cinematic movies now and again which thoroughly expands on each and every characters personality. Their motivation and why these characters are more than their stereotype.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 26, 2021, 10:01:25 am
Yeah, all of their backstory I only knew from anime, magazines, and game's manual book.
Nothing from the game (not counting game gear version since it's basically from anime).

Outside from the anime I only know these (from magazine and manual book) :

1. I remember reading in magazine that deep inside Sarah hates Jacky for being overprotective.
That's why she's kinda easy to be brainwashed into fighting him (compared to Vanessa) since the root is already there.
That's rather different in anime. They're super close in the anime.

2. Akira is defeated by Kage-Maru in fourth tournament and having a breakdown for a while.

3. Jeffry is searching for his rival (Devil Shark) that has been kidnapped by J6.

4. Pai realizes that Lau didn't have long to live and finally respect his desire to pursue ultimate strength.

5. Eileen kinda had a crush on Pai. (If this game was on Switch, I'd definitely put the game in this thread (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4600.0)). She enters the tournament in order to get to close to her.

6. Lei Fei's goal is to defeeat Lau to see the secret of Ko'en-ken.

7. Aoi is the type of a girl who get frustated easily every time she loses. The only way to get rid of her frustation is by entering tournament and fight again.

8. Goh is ordered by J6 to kill someone in tournament but his plan is ruined by Dural's appearance and hates Dural since then.

9. Kage is just like what you said. To save the soul of his mother.

10. Lion enter the tournament to learn about his father's involvement with J6.

11. Brad is a playboy but her preference is strong women. That's his motivation to enter the tournament.

12. Shun Di is searching for his student that has been kidnapped by J6.

13. Lau is ready to face the last fight of his life.

14. El Blaze is feeling jealous in Wolf's victories in the heavyweight division. He wanted to surpass him.

15. Wolf saw a small mark on Dural's body that was very similar to symbol he had seen in his nightmares. He wanted to know what it was.

16. Vanessa volunteered herself to protect Sarah from J6 but then got back to Jacky's house unconscious and some memory of hers was missing. Probably J6 tried to brainwwashed her but failed and she escaped. She enters the fifth tournament in order to get a clue what happened.

17. Jacky wanted to destroy J6 so that Sarah could live a normal life. After what happened to Vanessa, he enters the fifth tournament to help her too.

The reason of fighting for each character indeed exists. SEGA is just too lazy to put in the game.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 26, 2021, 10:10:37 am
Because some of these magazines were not available to me I didn't even know half these stories.

I though SHun Di was just a chill drunk who got involved in the tournamebnt because she wanted something to do.

But yeah imagine if Sega actually bothered with a propper storymode to tie all these characters together!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 27, 2021, 09:28:36 pm
Because some of these magazines were not available to me I didn't even know half these stories.

I though SHun Di was just a chill drunk who got involved in the tournamebnt because she wanted something to do.

But yeah imagine if Sega actually bothered with a propper storymode to tie all these characters together!

Before reading about him, I though he was Lau's buddy.
Just like in Virtua Fighter anime.
He seems to know a lot about Lau in the anime.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 27, 2021, 09:29:18 pm
Khinsider Has Removed 500+ Albums Related to Sega

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"Segapocalypse!
Wave Master, the company that manages Sega's music, has contacted me and asked me to remove lots of albums related to Sega.
At the end of the day, over 500 albums were removed, including Sonic, OutRun, and others.
Unfortunately, this even included fan made compilation albums for games that have no commercial releases, which, quite frankly, makes absolutely no sense.
If you were wondering why some albums have disappeared on the site, this is why." 

Link : https://downloads.khinsider.com/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 27, 2021, 10:39:38 pm
Before reading about him, I though he was Lau's buddy.
Just like in Virtua Fighter anime.
He seems to know a lot about Lau in the anime.
I didn't really figure a connection between them. Just drunken kung-fu master.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 27, 2021, 10:51:49 pm
I didn't really figure a connection between them. Just drunken kung-fu master.

I remembered one scene in the anime where Pai got mad when she remembered Lau abandoning her sick mother.
And then Shun Di conformed her, saying because there is nothing Lau could do anyway.
Lau knows her wife couldn't be cured and isolated himself in training to overcome his own anger and sadness.
He knows that Pai would take care of her better than him in her final days.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/99cfe7c9ba56741ac733dd60182c0372/2106c852a1d618b6-ec/s640x960/73af7b3ffd7e2c0716928dd84aec7089c0b18310.jpg)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 27, 2021, 10:54:10 pm
I remembered one scene in the anime where Pai got mad when she remembered Lau abandoning her sick mother.
And then Shun Di conformed her, saying because there is nothing Lau could do anyway.
Lau knows her wife couldn't be cured and isolated himself in training to overcome his own anger and sadness.
He knows that Pai would take care of her better than him in her final days.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/99cfe7c9ba56741ac733dd60182c0372/2106c852a1d618b6-ec/s640x960/73af7b3ffd7e2c0716928dd84aec7089c0b18310.jpg)
Yeah but that's the anime. They may have been inaccurate with some characters (Akira Yuki) but they still put effort in storytelling where Sega themselves skipped out on.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 12:59:53 am
SEGA is Introducing the SEGA Insights Lab

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Introducing the SEGA Insights Lab! 🔬
Help shape our games by providing feedback, there’s even rewards for those who participate!
Sign-up & FAQ: https://t.co/vRnIs0Z5Xa (https://t.co/vRnIs0Z5Xa)

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/1454190359341244435?t=OsJ70LpB8DIOb6IGtyIB-w&s=19 (https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/1454190359341244435?t=OsJ70LpB8DIOb6IGtyIB-w&s=19)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 01:04:15 am
Happy 3 Years Anniversary for SEGA Heroes !

(https://i.imgur.com/cFBQGJ5.png)

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COMPETE IN EPIC ADVENTURES !
Battle classic SEGA bosses and minions in tactical Match-3 combat.
Go on an epic adventure through SEGA history, as you build an all-star team.

Link : http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4352.0 (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4352.0)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2021, 10:45:10 pm
Sega Channel Revival v1 for Megadrive released by Billy Time

(https://i.gifer.com/origin/df/df31fa6bbe6bbaae959340eecfaa1d76_w200.gif)

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Sega Channel Revival is a 32 MegaByte rom designed to emulate an offline version of Sega Channel.
Using the SSF2 mapper and bank switching, The collection features 40 unique selections to choose from across all genres.

Games Included:
Streets of Rage
Castlevania - Bloodlines
General Chaos
Road Rash 2
Street Fighter 2 SCE
Mega Man - The Wily Wars (USA Version)
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sunset Riders
Ghostbusters
Batman
Gunstar Heroes
Toejam and Earl
X-Men (Ultimate X-Men hack by BillyTime! Games)
Shinobi III
Sega Soccer
NHL Hockey
Madden 92
Jerry Glanville's Pigskin Footbrawl
Golden Axe
Jewel Master
Revenge of Shinobi
Populous
Gauntlet 4
Super Hang On
Super Monaco GP
Micro Machines
Zoop!
Columns
Marble Madness (Tengen Version)
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Home Alone
Tiny Toon Adventures
Monopoly
The Flintstones
McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure
Williams Arcade Greatest Hits
Arcade Classics
Bonanza Bros.
Decap Attack
Dick Tracy
Sega Channel Help Menu (Nov. 94')"

Link : https://segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-channel-revival-v1-for-megadrive-released-by-billy-time.25087/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 17, 2021, 12:08:06 am
Commodore 64 Games Are Being Teased For Nintendo Switch

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The retro-focused indie developer and publisher Thalamus Digital is teasing C64 games for Nintendo's Switch hardware.
According to a vague tweet, the team has apparently "listened" and more will be revealed at some point in 2022.

List of SEGA games on C64 (that could be included, very small chance but one could wish) :

Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator
Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom
Congo Bongo
Spy Hunter
Tapper
Up 'n Down
Space Harrier
Wonder Boy
Quartet
SDI
Alien Syndrome
Power Drift
Space Harrier II
Shinobi
Turbo OutRun
Galaxy Force
ESWAT
Sonic Boom
Hot Rod
Crack Down
Line of Fire
World Championship Soccer
Super Monaco GP
Alien Storm

Article : https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/12/commodore-64-games-are-being-teased-for-nintendo-switch
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on January 25, 2022, 12:22:46 am
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi is Data Discs’ latest record release!

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DATA024: SHADOW DANCER: THE SECRET OF SHINOBI.
Remastered 180g vinyl edition, 3 x variants, matt laminated sleeve & lithographic print feat. archival artwork.
Music by Keisuke Tsukahara.
Available from SATURDAY 22nd JANUARY
If you’re quick you may be able to pick up the Limited Edition!

Link : https://data-discs.com/collections/records/products/shadowdancer
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on January 27, 2022, 12:08:00 am
Shinobi Ispired Game "Shadow Gangs" (Dreamcast Edition) Kickstarter Has Reached 2/3 of Its Goal
33 Days to Go!


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Get the demo here:

https://mega.nz/file/NgkkQArL#rC86tFGbZKB9-6sTuvBarORi2Q0f1JnP4BBL6vI4w2A

Decompress the zip file using 7zip for example:  https://www.7-zip.org/

- Please remember the double jump (works only when as Ninja), just press the jump button again when Dan is in the decent phase of a normal jump.
- Please also play in Easy mode if you are not familiar with games like Shinobi. It's called "Rising Ninja" in the options menu, you can change the difficulty there.
- You can modify the controls in the options menu
- You can use the demo file (CDI) on a GDEMU on a real Dreamcast, or burn it to a CDR and use it too, or use a good emulator, I have been using Demul:  http://demul.emulation64.com/

Any issues please let me know. Feedback always welcome. Thank you.

Back the game here : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-dreamcast-version/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 04, 2022, 12:26:09 am
SEGA's Original Shinobi Fan Port for Game Boy

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"THIS IS ONLY A PROOF OF CONCEPT. FINAL GAME WILL BE VERY DIFFERENT.
just getting some feedback on how the controls are and stuff like that.
more sega ports will be done after this.
leave requests and i'll consider them."

Download the prototype rom here : https://incognitio-gameboy.itch.io/gbshinobi
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 04, 2022, 07:11:48 am
Y'know... I sometimes wonder. What if Shinobi was in Ninjala? Not that I played Ninjala. Just Ninjala did that promotion with Sonic awhile back and here Sega already have a franchise all about ninjas.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 05, 2022, 10:29:22 pm
Y'know... I sometimes wonder. What if Shinobi was in Ninjala? Not that I played Ninjala. Just Ninjala did that promotion with Sonic awhile back and here Sega already have a franchise all about ninjas.

Nah... Not cute enough.
Unless they're willing to make a chibi version of Shinobi.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 06, 2022, 06:34:36 am
Nah... Not cute enough.
Unless they're willing to make a chibi version of Shinobi.
The very least make his white and red uniform available, and maybe music-swap when the costume is worn.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 06, 2022, 07:25:28 pm
The very least make his white and red uniform available, and maybe music-swap when the costume is worn.

I just remember that SEGA Heroes had chibi version of him,
but still not cute enough for Ninjala.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gtWIuYIjtAhS0hfrsn78mxXsNmWr4yUsWTnIu37vJivcjAQ8lhEaZMArUIZx0ekbbWw)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 07, 2022, 05:11:38 am
Sega really should do more wit htheir Classic-era IPs. We need Shinobi.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 07, 2022, 07:14:56 pm
Sega really should do more wit htheir Classic-era IPs. We need Shinobi.

They already did it 2 years ago in SEGA Ages,
and I kind of love it back then.
But the sale wasn't that good,
it was still far below SEGA Ages: Puyo Puyo, Outrun, and Virtua Racing.

(https://i.ibb.co/sFVKHyC/Berto-Switch-2020.png)

I heard Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) has pitched Shinobi sequel,
but SEGA hasn't agree yet.
They even failed to put Joe in Streets of Rage 4.

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Although they pursued use of Joe Musashi from Shinobi,
the licensing, different departments, and various permissions necessary to use a character like Joe Musashi made including him as a bonus playable character impossible.

Full article :
https://www.shacknews.com/article/118056/streets-of-rage-4-almost-had-a-guest-character-from-segas-shinobi-series (https://www.shacknews.com/article/118056/streets-of-rage-4-almost-had-a-guest-character-from-segas-shinobi-series)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 08, 2022, 08:40:55 am
They already did it 2 years ago in SEGA Ages,
and I kind of love it back then.
But the sale wasn't that good,
it was still far below SEGA Ages: Puyo Puyo, Outrun, and Virtua Racing.

(https://i.ibb.co/sFVKHyC/Berto-Switch-2020.png)

I heard Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) has pitched Shinobi sequel,
but SEGA hasn't agree yet.
They even failed to put Joe in Streets of Rage 4.

Full article :
https://www.shacknews.com/article/118056/streets-of-rage-4-almost-had-a-guest-character-from-segas-shinobi-series (https://www.shacknews.com/article/118056/streets-of-rage-4-almost-had-a-guest-character-from-segas-shinobi-series)
I just wish the Sega Ages games were more available these days. Never got to play those remakes.

As for Sega's reluctance for a Shinobi remake, I dunno. Maybe licencing problems?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2022, 02:05:54 am
As for Sega's reluctance for a Shinobi remake, I dunno. Maybe licencing problems?

That's what Dotemu said, but we never heard SEGA's side of story.

Still nice to see Joe made it to SOR4 as cameo (https://i.redd.it/u6dm75r4f2w41.jpg).
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 09, 2022, 04:14:46 am
That's what Dotemu said, but we never heard SEGA's side of story.

Still nice to see Joe made it to SOR4 as cameo (https://i.redd.it/u6dm75r4f2w41.jpg).
Yeah that's cool. Hope Sega AGES become more accessable in the near future.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2022, 10:19:01 pm
Yeah that's cool. Hope Sega AGES become more accessable in the near future.

That's depended on M2 too.
Seems like SEGA's not willing to do SEGA AGES / 3D Classic series without them and right now M2's still busy with their shmup reproduction and Shot Trigger series, at least until next two years.

(https://www.gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Aleste-Branch_09-16-20.jpg)

Links :
https://m2stg.com/en/
https://www.gematsu.com/2021/12/aleste-branch-launches-in-early-2022-in-japan
https://www.gematsu.com/2021/12/hishou-same-same-same-launches-april-28-2022-in-japan
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 10, 2022, 06:34:01 am
Darn. Would of liked to have played the Phantasy Star remakes.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 02, 2022, 12:44:11 am
Darn. Would of liked to have played the Phantasy Star remakes.

There's a fan translation patch (https://www.pscave.com/psg1/download/) for PS2 remake version to play on emulator, but I still prefer Switch version since it got auto map function.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/13d3c8eaa7b2f45e413021417276a849/tumblr_ov6w86hjVt1r4c9wto1_540.jpg)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 02, 2022, 12:45:00 am
Shinobi-Inspired "Shadow Gangs" (Dreamcast, PS4, PS5) Kickstarter Project funds successfully.
409 backers pledged £27,296 to help bring this project to life.


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How can I start...I got IMMENSE support from many many backers, Youtubers, people and it really means A LOT to me.
To everyone who supported Shadow Gangs DC in any capacity: Thank you, thank you and thank you!

Link : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-dreamcast-version/posts/3443515 (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-dreamcast-version/posts/3443515)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 02, 2022, 06:47:20 am
There's a fan translation patch (https://www.pscave.com/psg1/download/) for PS2 remake version to play on emulator, but I still prefer Switch version since it got auto map function.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/13d3c8eaa7b2f45e413021417276a849/tumblr_ov6w86hjVt1r4c9wto1_540.jpg)
I wish they were remade into 3D like the NDS classic-era Final Fantasy games were.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 03, 2022, 07:27:14 pm
I wish they were remade into 3D like the NDS classic-era Final Fantasy games were.

That dungeon with hundred stairs in Phantasy Star II would be hell in 3D.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 04, 2022, 07:37:11 am
That dungeon with hundred stairs in Phantasy Star II would be hell in 3D.
Then make a cutscene out of it. Or make it skippable. I haven't played the original games. (We should probably move this discussion to the Phantasy Star thread if I'm derailing.)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 04, 2022, 07:05:43 pm
Then make a cutscene out of it. Or make it skippable.

Nah, while it was hard, it's fun to explore.
I'll hate it if it's gone.
It's kinda easier to track that hundred stairs because it's 2D.
Okay, definitely I'm lying about easy part, but it's doable because it's 2D.

I haven't played the original games. (We should probably move this discussion to the Phantasy Star thread if I'm derailing.)

Then play it. At least Phantasy Star IV on Steam. It's the one that's easiest and also hasn't aged badly.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/9c/ec/dc/9cecdcf9f280f60272b4c234e85441a7.jpg)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/211205/Phantasy_Star_IV_The_End_of_the_Millennium/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/211205/Phantasy_Star_IV_The_End_of_the_Millennium/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 05, 2022, 04:15:36 am
Nah, while it was hard, it's fun to explore.
I'll hate it if it's gone.
It's kinda easier to track that hundred stairs because it's 2D.
Okay, definitely I'm lying about easy part, but it's doable because it's 2D.

Then play it. At least Phantasy Star IV on Steam. It's the one that's easiest and also hasn't aged badly.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/9c/ec/dc/9cecdcf9f280f60272b4c234e85441a7.jpg)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/211205/Phantasy_Star_IV_The_End_of_the_Millennium/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/211205/Phantasy_Star_IV_The_End_of_the_Millennium/)
Shouldn't I start from the beginning or would I loose context?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 05, 2022, 04:55:51 am
Shouldn't I start from the beginning or would I loose context?

You can start from any. The story could be enjoyed without knowing the prequels.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 05, 2022, 02:44:33 pm
You can start from any. The story could be enjoyed without knowing the prequels.
I hope so. I'm used to the Final Fantasy games. I hope they won't be that different.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 06, 2022, 07:49:22 pm
I hope so. I'm used to the Final Fantasy games. I hope they won't be that different.

They are, except Phantasy Star I.
Phantasy Star II, III, IV are like Final Fantasy & Dragon Quest
but Phantasy Star I is like Shining in The Darkness.

(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/181023/9x5evg6y.jpg)

Still same gameplay though,
turned based RPG.
The difference is in the dungeon exploring.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 07, 2022, 11:06:39 am
They are, except Phantasy Star I.
Phantasy Star II, III, IV are like Final Fantasy & Dragon Quest
but Phantasy Star I is like Shining in The Darkness.

(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/181023/9x5evg6y.jpg)

Still same gameplay though,
turned based RPG.
The difference is in the dungeon exploring.
I hope I get to play the quadrilogy someday.

Still we should probably talk about ninjas or something. I shouldn't keep derailing threads like this.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 08, 2022, 09:22:37 pm
I hope I get to play the quadrilogy someday.

Still we should probably talk about ninjas or something. I shouldn't keep derailing threads like this.

Ah.. okay... Talking about Ninja, I'll bring a trivia :

SEGA's first protagonist Ninja character isn't Joe Musashi
It's Kurumi from Ninja Princess (Arcade, SG-1000, MSX, Saturn, Mobile)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8b/7d/ad/8b7dad86e21e287e2efbc3959012766c.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2d/47/ee/2d47eeee7513869fec8009877be0a986.gif)

Link : http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ninja-princess/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 09, 2022, 12:11:53 pm
Ah.. okay... Talking about Ninja, I'll bring a trivia :

SEGA's first protagonist Ninja character isn't Joe Musashi
It's Kurumi from Ninja Princess (Arcade, SG-1000, MSX, Saturn, Mobile)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8b/7d/ad/8b7dad86e21e287e2efbc3959012766c.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2d/47/ee/2d47eeee7513869fec8009877be0a986.gif)

Link : http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ninja-princess/ (http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ninja-princess/)
Oooh they could of merged continuities if they wanted to.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 09, 2022, 11:05:17 pm
Oooh they could of merged continuities if they wanted to.

Indeed, since her name was only Kurumi, may be they could name her Kurumi Musashi?
Or if not, make her meet and marry a guy from Musashi clan,

Also another trivia : her latest appearance was on Nintendo Switch.
As a score girl in SEGA AGES Columns II: A Voyage Through Time.

(https://i.ibb.co/C9596Sd/Princess-Kurumi-SEGA-AGES.png)

(http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/img/ttl_thum08.png)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 10, 2022, 11:44:42 am
Indeed, since her name was only Kurumi, may be they could name her Kurumi Musashi?
Or if not, make her meet and marry a guy from Musashi clan,

Also another trivia : her latest appearance was on Nintendo Switch.
As a score girl in SEGA AGES Columns II: A Voyage Through Time.

(https://i.ibb.co/C9596Sd/Princess-Kurumi-SEGA-AGES.png)

(http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/img/ttl_thum08.png)
Damn, she was demoted. But if they ever make a new Shinobi game they should introduce her to the fold.

For example, I always imagine Joe Musashi half-japanese. His mother could be Kurumi Musashi who married an American and why their son has an American sounding name. Joe could struggle being half-american in the Oboro clan but eventually became the best ninja they had.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 10, 2022, 11:44:35 pm
Damn, she was demoted. But if they ever make a new Shinobi game they should introduce her to the fold.

Just like Alex Kidd. Demoted too in SEGAGAGA.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/c1392d85486c32989b92b2779aea0a59/tumblr_nvh6ekVxGe1rfmh82o1_540.jpg)

For example, I always imagine Joe Musashi half-japanese. His mother could be Kurumi Musashi who married an American and why their son has an American sounding name. Joe could struggle being half-american in the Oboro clan but eventually became the best ninja they had.

Kinda hard now to change Joe's father since Shinobi 3DS was already starring his father, Jiro Musashi.

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ninjamaster.jpg)

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/SHINOBI3DSR-600x427.jpg)

Setting up his mother is more likely.
How about Sarah Krieger (https://shinobisega.fandom.com/wiki/Sarah_Krieger) as his mother?
It would make Joe Musashi as a half-japanese too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijg4nwzQRWM
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 11, 2022, 04:05:21 am
Just like Alex Kidd. Demoted too in SEGAGAGA.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/c1392d85486c32989b92b2779aea0a59/tumblr_nvh6ekVxGe1rfmh82o1_540.jpg)
Yeah but Alex Kidd is finally back...
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4f42O2WQAIRNkh.jpg)
Though whenever the rest of his games will be remade or if he will get new games is yet to be decided.
Kinda hard now to change Joe's father since Shinobi 3DS was already starring his father, Jiro Musashi.

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ninjamaster.jpg)

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/SHINOBI3DSR-600x427.jpg)

Setting up his mother is more likely.
How about Sarah Krieger (https://shinobisega.fandom.com/wiki/Sarah_Krieger) as his mother?
It would make Joe Musashi as a half-japanese too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijg4nwzQRWM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijg4nwzQRWM)
Oh yeah, forgot he had an established father. but yes she could be his mother as well.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 13, 2022, 06:16:21 am
Yeah but Alex Kidd is finally back...

Though whenever the rest of his games will be remade or if he will get new games is yet to be decided.

It's actually started as a fan game but somehow when the developer showed it to SEGA,
to their surprises SEGA gave them a blessing to make it an official game.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/5abe0552eb3a5f9e6e384da2f3b2a6dc/tumblr_pah67lMVOf1tah9pwo7_r1_400.gifv)

There is an interview about it here but it got removed :
https://acertainkindofgamer.com/2018/06/19/remake-alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-an-interview-with-the-devs-narehop-josyanf1/
But I believe it was still archived somewhere.

Whoops.. this thread's started to derail again to Alex Kidd now (before were to Virtua Fighter and Phantasy Star, lol)
Okay, as for Shinobi, I don't think there's Shinobi fan game that's outstanding enough to get SEGA's blessing.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 13, 2022, 07:44:25 am
It's actually started as a fan game but somehow when the developer showed it to SEGA,
to their surprises SEGA gave them a blessing to make it an official game.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/5abe0552eb3a5f9e6e384da2f3b2a6dc/tumblr_pah67lMVOf1tah9pwo7_r1_400.gifv)

There is an interview about it here but it got removed :
https://acertainkindofgamer.com/2018/06/19/remake-alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-an-interview-with-the-devs-narehop-josyanf1/ (https://acertainkindofgamer.com/2018/06/19/remake-alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-an-interview-with-the-devs-narehop-josyanf1/)
But I believe it was still archived somewhere.

Whoops.. this thread's started to derail again to Alex Kidd now (before were to Virtua Fighter and Phantasy Star, lol)
Okay, as for Shinobi, I don't think there's Shinobi fan game that's outstanding enough to get SEGA's blessing.
Well, maybe there will be an Alex Kidd in Shinobi World remake? Though is there any confirmation of future Alex Kidd games?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 13, 2022, 10:57:17 pm
Well, maybe there will be an Alex Kidd in Shinobi World remake? Though is there any confirmation of future Alex Kidd games?

Not yet for now. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Review is kinda mixed (https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-dx).
While the new graphic and the new music are great,
the transitioning between modern mode and classic mode isn't as smooth as Wonder Boy: Dragon's Trap.
Classic mode is kinda different with the original game which made gamers who memorized the original game kinda unhappy.
I still don't know whether this game sold well enough to guarantee a new entry or not.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 14, 2022, 04:47:44 am
Not yet for now. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Review is kinda mixed (https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-dx).
While the new graphic and the new music are great,
the transitioning between modern mode and classic mode isn't as smooth as Wonder Boy: Dragon's Trap.
Classic mode is kinda different with the original game which made gamers who memorized the original game kinda unhappy.
I still don't know whether this game sold well enough to guarantee a new entry or not.
Well, Sega's rather do or die when it comes to this. Alex Kidd really needs this revival, but if the numbers are not high enough... it's dead to them.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 14, 2022, 11:19:21 pm
Well, Sega's rather do or die when it comes to this. Alex Kidd really needs this revival, but if the numbers are not high enough... it's dead to them.

Indeed.. Numbers is what the higher up sees..
I'm still bitter at how a game as perfect as Rhythm Thief never get another chance again

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I agree with Ben in this article :
http://segabits.com/blog/2012/04/18/rhythm-thief-bombs-in-the-uk-newsrant/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 15, 2022, 06:16:38 am
Indeed.. Numbers is what the higher up sees..
I'm still bitter at how a game as perfect as Rhythm Thief never get another chance again

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/933168979596419132/Rhythm_Kaito_Anniversary.jpg)

I agree with Ben in this article :
http://segabits.com/blog/2012/04/18/rhythm-thief-bombs-in-the-uk-newsrant/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2012/04/18/rhythm-thief-bombs-in-the-uk-newsrant/)
SOme of Sega's business practices are unfair to it's own franchises.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 04, 2022, 09:25:10 pm
SOme of Sega's business practices are unfair to it's own franchises.

Not just SEGA though. Other game companies too.
For example : Sony.

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Link : https://www.thegamer.com/dead-playstation-franchises-revived-ps5/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 04, 2022, 09:27:56 pm
SEGA / Atlus Spring 2022 sale live on the Switch / 3DS eShops
until April 17 at 11:59 PM PT / April 18 at 2:59 AM ET


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Switch
– Puyo Puyo Champions – $2.99 (was $9.99)
– Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 – $19.99 (was $39.99)
– SEGA Ages Phantasy Star – $4.79 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Shinobi – $4.79 (was $7.99)
– Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD – $14.99 (was $29.99)
– and many more

3DS
– Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth – $9.99 (was $39.99)
– Persona Q: Shadows of the Labyrinth – $7.99 (was $19.99)
– Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure – $7.99 (was $19.99)
– 3D Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master – $2.99 (was $5.99)
– and many more

Full list : https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-atlus-spring-2022-sale-live-on-the-switch-3ds-eshops/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 05, 2022, 01:34:15 am
Shinobi-Inspired "SHADOW GANGS X" (Arcade) - exA-Arcadia Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me4Fleq-wdo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me4Fleq-wdo)

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The arcade version of Shadow Gangs, called Shadow Gangs X, was in location test in Taito Hey arcade in Japan.
It was successful and the test got extended from a week to 2 weeks, normally tests like this are for a week only.

Link : https://exa.ac/en/games/shadow-gangs-x/?v=0f177369a3b7 (https://exa.ac/en/games/shadow-gangs-x/?v=0f177369a3b7)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 10, 2022, 09:14:18 pm
Digital Version of Super Hang-On, OutRun dan Space Harrier Soundtrack Albums (from MP3 to AIFF) have been added to Data Discs' Bandcamp.
Accompanying Streets of Rage 1-3 and Revenge of Shinobi Soundtrack Albums


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Space Harrier Album was originally released in 2018 as a vinyl-only edition and has been newly remastered in 2022 for digital. It features the complete 1985 arcade score, along with a bonus arranged version of the main theme by SEGA’s in-house live band (S.S.T. Band) which is exclusive to Bandcamp.

OutRun Album was originally released in 2016 as a vinyl-only edition and has been newly remastered in 2022 for digital. It features the complete 1986 arcade score, along with 3 bonus tracks taken from the Mega Drive and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game (exclusive to Bandcamp).

SUPER HANG-ON album was originally released in 2015 as a vinyl-only edition and has been newly remastered in 2022 for digital.

Link : https://datadiscs.bandcamp.com/ (https://datadiscs.bandcamp.com/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 22, 2022, 02:16:55 am
Switch version of "Fire Dragon Fist Master Xiao-Mei" features enhanced FM sound effects by Hirofumi Murasaki (Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_m5hQryFKQ

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Retro kung-fu action game Fire Dragon Fist Master Xiao-Mei will launch for Switch via Nintendo Shop on May 19 in Japan for 1,700 yen, developer PiXEL announced.
The Switch version features a number of new elements not in the original 2019 release for PC, including new music and demoscenes by Nakagata, enhanced FM sound effects by Hirofumi Murasaki (Aah! Harimanada, Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, Clockwork Knight, etc.), new characters, a “Xiaoying Mode” in which the story develops from the perspective of the protagonist Xiao-Mei’s older sister Xiao-Ying, a “Gallery Mode” with illustrations and character designs by Studio Vigor, and character voices by the girls unit Suika.

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2022/04/fire-dragon-fist-master-xiao-mei-for-switch-launches-may-19-in-japan
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 12, 2022, 12:04:21 am
The History of Shadow Dancer - arcade console documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADrctcUxOik
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 19, 2022, 09:17:23 pm
Happy Birthday for Shinobi (SMS), Baku Baku Animal (NA Saturn), Gungriffon (NA Saturn), and Shining Force III (EU Saturn)

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Happy Birthday!

- 34 years ago, Shinobi is released for the Sega Master System in Japan (1988)
- 26 years ago, Baku Baku Animal and Gungriffon are released for the Sega Saturn in North America (1996)
- 24 years ago, Shining Force III is released for the Sega Saturn in Europe (1998)

Source : https://www.facebook.com/sega.anthology
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 20, 2022, 09:10:46 pm
Shinobi-Inspired "Shadow Gang" (Dreamcast) - The Game is Finished and Sent!

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Dear backers;
I sent you all an email with the link to download your digital rewards;
Physical rewards started shipping from Wednesday 15th of June, you should be getting yours soon if not already.
Any issues, let me know.

Source : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-dreamcast-version/posts/3536409
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 22, 2022, 12:20:04 am
Happy Birthday SEGA Forever!

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June 22, 2022 is the fifth anniversary of SEGA Forever!
Which one is your favourite?

Link : https://discord.com/invite/segaforever (https://discord.com/invite/segaforever)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 04, 2022, 09:38:54 pm
What version? (Probably should move this to Shinobi thread.)

Done. 2016 version by Marc Platt and Adam Siegel but still never materialized even until today.

http://segabits.com/blog/2016/04/29/shinobi-movie-in-the-works/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2016/04/29/shinobi-movie-in-the-works/)

Rumour said it was supposed based on Shinobi's Genesis Game.
Dunno which one... Revenge, Shadow Dancer, or III.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 05, 2022, 06:23:39 am
Done. 2016 version by Marc Platt and Adam Siegel but still never materialized even until today.

http://segabits.com/blog/2016/04/29/shinobi-movie-in-the-works/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2016/04/29/shinobi-movie-in-the-works/)

Rumour said it was supposed based on Shinobi's Genesis Game.
Dunno which one... Revenge, Shadow Dancer, or III.

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2016, oof!

I'd settle for a Shinobi movie that has a budget just over Enter the Ninja.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xhNTv9HO5E
I believe this movie was what inspired Shinobi... that and just ninja movies in general, but I believe this one in particular was source of inspiration.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 07, 2022, 03:59:18 am
2016, oof!

I'd settle for a Shinobi movie that has a budget just over Enter the Ninja.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xhNTv9HO5E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xhNTv9HO5E)
I believe this movie was what inspired Shinobi... that and just ninja movies in general, but I believe this one in particular was source of inspiration.

Most likely. Ninjas were a pop culture media in the 1980s, Enter the Ninja had a factor in Ninja became a huge thing too.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 07, 2022, 09:09:51 am
Most likely. Ninjas were a pop culture media in the 1980s, Enter the Ninja had a factor in Ninja became a huge thing too.
Yes. And while I know ninja-fame has passed since the last five decades I'd still like a Shinobi movie that captures the charm this movie had.

Kind of like what the Sonic movies did. In a way the movies had that campy millenial vibe to it while still being a modern movie appealing to todays audience.

Besides, who can't deny the absolute quality of acting Enter the Ninja had?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRoIsrSzapo
It's like Venarius went through all five stages of grief over his death!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 08, 2022, 02:22:05 am
Yes. And while I know ninja-fame has passed since the last five decades I'd still like a Shinobi movie that captures the charm this movie had.

Kind of like what the Sonic movies did. In a way the movies had that campy millenial vibe to it while still being a modern movie appealing to todays audience.

Besides, who can't deny the absolute quality of acting Enter the Ninja had?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRoIsrSzapo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRoIsrSzapo)
It's like Venarius went through all five stages of grief over his death!

I don't know if new generations still think Ninja is cool or not.
When I was talking to youngsters about Ninja, they always refer to Naruto.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 08, 2022, 06:04:45 am
I don't know if new generations still think Ninja is cool or not.
When I was talking to youngsters about Ninja, they always refer to Naruto.

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Looking back at my detest for Naruto, I always thought Naruto was a stupid and inaccurate portrail of ninja, especially ninjas that shout on the top of their lungs or announce themselves let alone wearing colourful attractive garments.

But then again, my knowledge of ninja is how Hollywood portrait it to me. Even I know ninjas can't vanish in a cloud of smoke or turn into logs or such.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 08, 2022, 08:55:11 pm
Looking back at my detest for Naruto, I always thought Naruto was a stupid and inaccurate portrail of ninja, especially ninjas that shout on the top of their lungs or announce themselves let alone wearing colourful attractive garments.

But then again, my knowledge of ninja is how Hollywood portrait it to me. Even I know ninjas can't vanish in a cloud of smoke or turn into logs or such.

The thing with Naruto and some ninja movies : they treat Ninja / Shinobi as some kind of superhero.
Different ninja with different power to show off.
That's not what Ninja is supposed to be.

SEGA described it best what Ninja / Shinobi is in Sakura Taisen :

"To remain hidden.
That's what Shinobi means.
Those who execute their mission undetected."

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 09, 2022, 11:15:08 am
The thing with Naruto and some ninja movies : they treat Ninja / Shinobi as some kind of superhero.
Different ninja with different power to show off.
That's not what Ninja is supposed to be.

SEGA described it best what Ninja / Shinobi is in Sakura Taisen :

"To remain hidden.
That's what Shinobi means.
Those who execute their mission undetected."

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I agree. Ninja are awesome but we shouldn't glorify the fact they are assassins. I do know a bit about real ninja. From what I understand the first ninjas were peasants who had enough of the tyrannical lords and shogans that rule over them. So they learned to use the everyday farming tools for weapons, how to be efficient and sneaking and murdering their targets. In a way a samurai is a trained warrior in armour while the ninja goes for the gaps in the armour and forego armour to be light on their feet. Over time these clans of killer farmers stylized their martial arts into ninjitsu and became assassins. I don't know if ninja's had clans or if these clans were like the middle-eastern Order of Assassins but folklore and later Hollywood make ninjas seem able to pull off tricks like vanishing in a cloud of smoke or to turn into a log or dummy. I imagine it's possible for magicians but I dunno if ninjas actually pulled off any tricks similar to Las Vegas magicians.
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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 09, 2022, 08:40:00 pm
I agree. Ninja are awesome but we shouldn't glorify the fact they are assassins. I do know a bit about real ninja. From what I understand the first ninjas were peasants who had enough of the tyrannical lords and shogans that rule over them. So they learned to use the everyday farming tools for weapons, how to be efficient and sneaking and murdering their targets. In a way a samurai is a trained warrior in armour while the ninja goes for the gaps in the armour and forego armour to be light on their feet. Over time these clans of killer farmers stylized their martial arts into ninjitsu and became assassins. I don't know if ninja's had clans or if these clans were like the middle-eastern Order of Assassins but folklore and later Hollywood make ninjas seem able to pull off tricks like vanishing in a cloud of smoke or to turn into a log or dummy. I imagine it's possible for magicians but I dunno if ninjas actually pulled off any tricks similar to Las Vegas magicians.
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Well, Ninja's also like a spy so they're always known could disguise themself as anything.
By anything of course they meant anyone, they could disguise as farmer, beggar, or merchant.
But some story's taking too far with "anything" by making them could turned into a log or shadow.

(https://i.ibb.co/fk2JpGZ/real-ninja.jpg)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 10, 2022, 03:25:02 am
"Megadrive: Art Collection Book" Kickstarter is 200% Funded Now
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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 10, 2022, 09:10:08 am
Well, Ninja's also like a spy so they're always known could disguise themself as anything.
By anything of course they meant anyone, they could disguise as farmer, beggar, or merchant.
But some story's taking too far with "anything" by making them could turned into a log or shadow.

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That makes sense. I'm sure ninjas still wore kabuki given how practical they look, but makes sense they will need to do stake outs in broad daylight where the kabuki would be a dead give away.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 10, 2022, 09:21:19 pm
That makes sense. I'm sure ninjas still wore kabuki given how practical they look, but makes sense they will need to do stake outs in broad daylight where the kabuki would be a dead give away.

May be that's why Joe Musashi decided to wear white.
Because he's operating in a broad daylight.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 11, 2022, 04:17:23 am
May be that's why Joe Musashi decided to wear white.
Because he's operating in a broad daylight.

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uyoyM66i1qegdapo1_500.gif)
I think so to, would make sense.

Could also be it simply conceals his identity even if he is noticeable. Superhero mask/costume rules etc.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 11, 2022, 09:23:45 pm
I think so to, would make sense.

Could also be it simply conceals his identity even if he is noticeable. Superhero mask/costume rules etc.

The Japanese titles for Mega Drive Shinobi series is actually SUPER SHINOBI.
That's right, not just a mere Shinobi but a SUPER one.
So I guess he really went superhero route by changing it to white
(his costume is still black in the original Shinobi).

(https://segaretro.org/images/4/4c/TheSuperShinobi_MD_JP_TitleScreen.png)

(https://segaretro.org/images/c/c3/SuperShinobiII_MD_JP_TitleScreen.png)

For some reason western version dropped the SUPER title.
They changed The Super Shinobi into The Revenge Shinobi
and changed The Super Shinobi II into Shinobi 3: Return of The Ninja Master

(https://segaretro.org/images/2/20/RevengeOfShinobi_title.png)

(https://segaretro.org/images/9/91/ShinobiIII_title.png)

Links :
https://segaretro.org/The_Revenge_of_Shinobi
https://segaretro.org/Shinobi_III:_Return_of_the_Ninja_Master
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 12, 2022, 02:54:02 am
Pocket Power: The G.G. Shinobi

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Handheld gaming is more than a compromise of power and portability. Whether it’s the ability to play anywhere, multitask or hold an entire console in your hands, it’s a special experience consoles have never replicated.
In a world where high resolutions and teraflops reign supreme, we take a look at a portable relic every month and reflect on what makes it memorable.
Joe Musashi is one gaming’s most famous shinobi, and he made his handheld debut on The G.G. Shinobi.
The G.G. Shinobi takes on a Mega Man inspired approach to progressing through the game
The use of different color-coded shinobi opened up new strategies which was a welcome way to bring variety to the gameplay that was otherwise standard fare for Shinobi titles.

Article : https://hardcoregamer.com/features/pocket-power/pocket-power-shinobi/425802/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 13, 2022, 06:08:34 am
The Japanese titles for Mega Drive Shinobi series is actually SUPER SHINOBI.
That's right, not just a mere Shinobi but a SUPER one.
So I guess he really went superhero route by changing it to white
(his costume is still black in the original Shinobi).

(https://segaretro.org/images/4/4c/TheSuperShinobi_MD_JP_TitleScreen.png)

(https://segaretro.org/images/c/c3/SuperShinobiII_MD_JP_TitleScreen.png)

For some reason western version dropped the SUPER title.
They changed The Super Shinobi into The Revenge Shinobi
and changed The Super Shinobi II into Shinobi 3: Return of The Ninja Master

(https://segaretro.org/images/2/20/RevengeOfShinobi_title.png)

(https://segaretro.org/images/9/91/ShinobiIII_title.png)

Links :
https://segaretro.org/The_Revenge_of_Shinobi (https://segaretro.org/The_Revenge_of_Shinobi)
https://segaretro.org/Shinobi_III:_Return_of_the_Ninja_Master (https://segaretro.org/Shinobi_III:_Return_of_the_Ninja_Master)
I prefer him as just "shinobi". They could of called the game "Ninja" but instead used a less common word for ninja as if being a "shinobi" means something over than being a regular ninja. As in why be a soldier when you can be a knight sort of thing.

Plus, I prefer it without the "super" because that would give him and his abilities more of an air of mystery. He "might" be mortal, he certainly has unique abilities, but unconfirmed if he's superhuman or enhanced in anyway.

Kind of like Batman given he's on par with most of the superheroes in the Justice League but is entirely human.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 14, 2022, 08:57:54 pm
I prefer him as just "shinobi". They could of called the game "Ninja" but instead used a less common word for ninja as if being a "shinobi" means something over than being a regular ninja. As in why be a soldier when you can be a knight sort of thing.

Plus, I prefer it without the "super" because that would give him and his abilities more of an air of mystery. He "might" be mortal, he certainly has unique abilities, but unconfirmed if he's superhuman or enhanced in anyway.

Kind of like Batman given he's on par with most of the superheroes in the Justice League but is entirely human.

SEGA already have "The Ninja" though so "Shinobi" title could be picked so that fans won't be confused about which is which.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e3/fe/c9/e3fec991776ee744bee459fedb497557.jpg)

Also about "Super Shinobi",
Remember that he fought Batman and Spider-Man in Revenge?

Not to mention Hulk-like, Godzilla-like, and Terminator-like enemy.
It's like the game was designed to be the fight between "Super" Heroes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzh7kMcuDYY

(https://segaretro.org/images/b/b0/Revenge_of_Shinobi%2C_Stage_6_Boss_1_REV00.png)

(https://segaretro.org/images/d/de/Revenge_of_Shinobi%2C_Stage_6_Boss_2_REV00.png)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 15, 2022, 06:41:10 am
SEGA already have "The Ninja" though so "Shinobi" title could be picked so that fans won't be confused about which is which.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e3/fe/c9/e3fec991776ee744bee459fedb497557.jpg)
I wonder if these games are related, lore wise?
Also about "Super Shinobi",
Remember that he fought Batman and Spider-Man in Revenge?

Not to mention Hulk-like, Godzilla-like, and Terminator-like enemy.
It's like the game was designed to be the fight between "Super" Heroes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzh7kMcuDYY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzh7kMcuDYY)

(https://segaretro.org/images/b/b0/Revenge_of_Shinobi%2C_Stage_6_Boss_1_REV00.png)

(https://segaretro.org/images/d/de/Revenge_of_Shinobi%2C_Stage_6_Boss_2_REV00.png)
Spider-man and Batman were the same enemy though. I imagine Zeed manage to raid Hollywood studios of costumes and animatronics that they weaponize and use against Musashi.

I mean, if Shinobi were to ever get a remake with an overhauled story, I can't imagine all these licensed characters returning. Thevery least knock-off versions of them.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 15, 2022, 08:31:58 pm
I wonder if these games are related, lore wise?

I don't think so, the timeline is too different (The Ninja is set on feudal Japan).

Spider-man and Batman were the same enemy though.

Not after the revision though.
SEGA had a license for Spider-Man (they made a game based on him too) so they make it's a real Spider-Man on the revision.

(https://segaretro.org/images/5/58/Spider-Man_vs_the_Kingpin_MD%2C_Stage_5.png)

Old version : Spider-Man morph into Batman.

(https://i.gifer.com/5wfb.gif)

New version : After battle with Musashi, Spider-Man then realized Musashi isn't a bad guy so he just leaves.
Yes, just leave though, not helping him fight the boss after him.

(https://c.tenor.com/uxbr6PQIoAYAAAAM/the-revenge-of-shinobi-shinobi.gif)

They changed it again to a pink ninja boss in the Virtual Console / Genesis Collections version since the license's expired.

I have the Mega CD classic collection and back then always wondered why they mentioned Spider-Man on the back cover.
I never played the game far so I didn't know that we'd have Spider-Man boss in the later level.

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/e/e6/SegaClassic_MCD_JP_manual.pdf/page1-611px-SegaClassic_MCD_JP_manual.pdf.jpg)

SEGA also had a license for Batman, but turned out it's just for a movie version of Batman (and Batman Returns later).
That's why they have to change him.

(https://segaretro.org/images/8/8a/Batman_Title.png)

(https://segaretro.org/images/2/2c/BatmanReturns_MDTitleScreen.png)

I mean, if Shinobi were to ever get a remake with an overhauled story, I can't imagine all these licensed characters returning. Thevery least knock-off versions of them.

Yeah, especially Spider-Man was Sony's property in movie now, it will be too expensive and not worth it.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 16, 2022, 11:42:36 am
I don't think so, the timeline is too different (The Ninja is set on feudal Japan).
I mean it could be Musashi's ancestor or something.
Not after the revision though.
SEGA had a license for Spider-Man (they made a game based on him too) so they make it's a real Spider-Man on the revision.

(https://segaretro.org/images/5/58/Spider-Man_vs_the_Kingpin_MD%2C_Stage_5.png)

Old version : Spider-Man morph into Batman.

(https://i.gifer.com/5wfb.gif)

New version : After battle with Musashi, Spider-Man then realized Musashi isn't a bad guy so he just leaves.
Yes, just leave though, not helping him fight the boss after him.

(https://c.tenor.com/uxbr6PQIoAYAAAAM/the-revenge-of-shinobi-shinobi.gif)

They changed it again to a pink ninja boss in the Virtual Console / Genesis Collections version since the license's expired.

I have the Mega CD classic collection and back then always wondered why they mentioned Spider-Man on the back cover.
I never played the game far so I didn't know that we'd have Spider-Man boss in the later level.

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/e/e6/SegaClassic_MCD_JP_manual.pdf/page1-611px-SegaClassic_MCD_JP_manual.pdf.jpg)

SEGA also had a license for Batman, but turned out it's just for a movie version of Batman (and Batman Returns later).
That's why they have to change him.

(https://segaretro.org/images/8/8a/Batman_Title.png)

(https://segaretro.org/images/2/2c/BatmanReturns_MDTitleScreen.png)
It was confusing why genuine heroes would want to fight Joe Musashi. I mean, I can understand if they mistake him for a bad guy but you'd think there be more context behind it.

I would love to see an official comic that fills in the context behind these fights.
Yeah, especially Spider-Man was Sony's property in movie now, it will be too expensive and not worth it.
Yeah if Paramount were to have held onto the Marvel Cinematic Universe just a bit longer we might have had Tom Holland's Spider-Man versus Sega/Paramount's Joe Musashi. That be trippy as heck.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 17, 2022, 10:28:52 pm
I mean it could be Musashi's ancestor or something.

Could be if SEGA wanted to.
The protagonists don't have the surname, just Kazamaru and Kasumi.
They could make one of them as Musashi : Kazamaru Musashi or Kasumi Musashi.
But so far none of the connection has been mentioned or hinted by SEGA.

(https://segaretro.org/images/c/c0/Ninja_SMS_JP_cover.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/ad654920d0eaa0b149c1ef01204e63c6/fadd48f206e8ed5c-83/s540x810/f2c85f49f93d2d4a846e287b5af28b2041c8e642.jpg)

It was confusing why genuine heroes would want to fight Joe Musashi. I mean, I can understand if they mistake him for a bad guy but you'd think there be more context behind it.

I would love to see an official comic that fills in the context behind these fights.

Many superhero vs superhero story usually relies on misunderstanding, so this one is not different than that.
Many evil Ninjas suddenly show up in the city and the Spidey assumed Musashi as the boss since he dressed as ninja and has different color compared the others.

Yeah if Paramount were to have held onto the Marvel Cinematic Universe just a bit longer we might have had Tom Holland's Spider-Man versus Sega/Paramount's Joe Musashi. That be trippy as heck.

Musashi would beat Tom Holland Spider-Man though since he's now lost access to Stark's technology.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 18, 2022, 11:44:52 am
Could be if SEGA wanted to.
The protagonists don't have the surname, just Kazamaru and Kasumi.
They could make one of them as Musashi : Kazamaru Musashi or Kasumi Musashi.
But so far none of the connection has been mentioned or hinted by SEGA.

(https://segaretro.org/images/c/c0/Ninja_SMS_JP_cover.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/ad654920d0eaa0b149c1ef01204e63c6/fadd48f206e8ed5c-83/s540x810/f2c85f49f93d2d4a846e287b5af28b2041c8e642.jpg)
It would be an interesting callback to these games if Sega (or some third-party developer on behalf of Sega) revamped the franchise.
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ER_SdLYqVk/hqdefault.jpg)
I would love to see an official comic that fills in the context behind these fights.

Many superhero vs superhero story usually relies on misunderstanding, so this one is not different than that.
Many evil Ninjas suddenly show up in the city and the Spidey assumed Musashi as the boss since he dressed as ninja and has different color compared the others.

Musashi would beat Tom Holland Spider-Man though since he's now lost access to Stark's technology.
Depends if it's Musashi from the games or a future Sega Cinematic Universe Musashi who might be different from the games.
(https://c.tenor.com/TJoxLJYM3tcAAAAd/storm-shadow.gif)

But yeah, official Marvel comic of "Shinobi vs Spider-man" or DC with "Shinobi vs Batman" would be brilliant.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 18, 2022, 08:45:52 pm
It would be an interesting callback to these games if Sega (or some third-party developer on behalf of Sega) revamped the franchise.

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ER_SdLYqVk/hqdefault.jpg)

I heard Dotemu has asked SEGA for Shinobi, but SEGA hasn't replied anything.

Still there are many Shinobi-inspired game incoming.
Moonrider is one of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5myccbvXhg

Depends if it's Musashi from the games or a future Sega Cinematic Universe Musashi who might be different from the games.

(https://c.tenor.com/TJoxLJYM3tcAAAAd/storm-shadow.gif)

But yeah, official Marvel comic of "Shinobi vs Spider-man" or DC with "Shinobi vs Batman" would be brilliant.

This is what I had in mind if Shinobi takes modern approach.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcBPlzZS1mw
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 19, 2022, 07:11:16 pm
I heard Dotemu has asked SEGA for Shinobi, but SEGA hasn't replied anything.

Still there are many Shinobi-inspired game incoming.
Moonrider is one of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5myccbvXhg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5myccbvXhg)
Gives me more Ninja Gaiden vibes than Shinobi. I dunno maybe I'm just too much of a Sega fanboy to accept substitutes.
This is what I had in mind if Shinobi takes modern approach.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcBPlzZS1mw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcBPlzZS1mw)
That does look good for a Shinobi movie. Ninja in the American city!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 21, 2022, 09:32:18 pm
Gives me more Ninja Gaiden vibes than Shinobi. I dunno maybe I'm just too much of a Sega fanboy to accept substitutes.

Nah, it's more like Shinobi III.
Even the Nintendo-based fansite compared it to Shinobi instead of Ninja Gaiden :

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/blazing-chrome-devs-next-title-is-a-thrilling-futuristic-tribute-to-shinobi

That does look good for a Shinobi movie. Ninja in the American city!

I remember my friend ask me to accompany her to watch this movie with her since the she loved the main cast.
I was skeptical at first since the main cast is a famous Asian singer but his acting is good and the movie is turned out pretty great for a ninja movie.
The way those ninja enemies whisper and stalk are really creepy.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/0c95d6287f3dc9a4557525ae87169e46/10e54babe9c2f740-64/s540x810/16aea67e6f09608827917391db8d001b52da14b2.jpg)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 22, 2022, 07:29:11 am
Nah, it's more like Shinobi III.
Even the Nintendo-based fansite compared it to Shinobi instead of Ninja Gaiden :

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/blazing-chrome-devs-next-title-is-a-thrilling-futuristic-tribute-to-shinobi (https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/blazing-chrome-devs-next-title-is-a-thrilling-futuristic-tribute-to-shinobi)
I may give it a go for my Shinobi itch.
I remember my friend ask me to accompany her to watch this movie with her since the she loved the main cast.
I was skeptical at first since the main cast is a famous Asian singer but his acting is good and the movie is turned out pretty great for a ninja movie.
The way those ninja enemies whisper and stalk are really creepy.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/0c95d6287f3dc9a4557525ae87169e46/10e54babe9c2f740-64/s540x810/16aea67e6f09608827917391db8d001b52da14b2.jpg)
I might watch it soon sometime, I like good ninja movies.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 22, 2022, 04:12:07 pm
I may give it a go for my Shinobi itch.I might watch it soon sometime, I like good ninja movies.
Okay, I watched it. It was a pretty cool Ninja movie. I can imagine a Shinobi movie in this style, though I imagine Sega/Paramount may want to keep at least a PG-13 rating on it. Or whatever rating the Streets of Rage movie will have.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 22, 2022, 11:03:38 pm
SEGA News Bits Live: Full Mega Drive Mini 2 Lineup & Ulala Goes Hollywood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_XtDGcnG_E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_XtDGcnG_E)

Quote
On this SEGA News Bits Live, Barry runs through some of the notable titles releasing to the Mega Drive Mini 2 and Genesis Mini 2, talks the possibilities of a Space Channel 5 movie and shares his beef with Sonic fans on Twitter.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/22/sega-news-bits-live-full-mega-drive-mini-2-lineup-ulala-goes-hollywood/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/22/sega-news-bits-live-full-mega-drive-mini-2-lineup-ulala-goes-hollywood/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 22, 2022, 11:10:02 pm
Okay, I watched it. It was a pretty cool Ninja movie. I can imagine a Shinobi movie in this style, though I imagine Sega/Paramount may want to keep at least a PG-13 rating on it. Or whatever rating the Streets of Rage movie will have.

They could keep the rating kids friendly if the enemies changed into robots.
Ninja robots like TMNT's Foot Soldiers.
Tokusatsu and superhero movies also usually do that.
Slashing human is taboo but slashing robots is okay.

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/a772994ca79f99f5b098ed1e05025ced/tumblr_nl9wgdKTJI1rey868o1_500.gif)

(https://i.gifer.com/en7.gif)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cb/95/af/cb95af0d6058ba6f36df4516d2abf55a.gif)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 23, 2022, 05:24:34 am
They could keep the rating kids friendly if the enemies changed into robots.
Ninja robots like TMNT's Foot Soldiers.
Tokusatsu and superhero movies also usually do that.
Slashing human is taboo but slashing robots is okay.

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/a772994ca79f99f5b098ed1e05025ced/tumblr_nl9wgdKTJI1rey868o1_500.gif)

(https://i.gifer.com/en7.gif)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cb/95/af/cb95af0d6058ba6f36df4516d2abf55a.gif)
I checked out some other ninja movies and I watched Ninja (http://y2u.be/3Io-Hfflq8k). The first 15 minutes were kinda tacky and for a movie called Ninja it only had two fully-robed ninjas, the later ninja only showing up in the final battle of the movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlR3LW0Ia0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlR3LW0Ia0)
I've yet to see it's sequel Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear (http://y2u.be/Dxmal-7WmyA). These movies aren't as violent or as dark as Ninja Assassin, but still not afraid to show blood, just not gallons of it like Ninja Assassins had. If we ever get a Shinobi movie, I would love it to meet mid-way between these two movies.

Also, I just found out Enter the Ninja was the first of a trilogy so I'll watch them.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 23, 2022, 09:00:58 pm
I checked out some other ninja movies and I watched Ninja (http://y2u.be/3Io-Hfflq8k). The first 15 minutes were kinda tacky and for a movie called Ninja it only had two fully-robed ninjas, the later ninja only showing up in the final battle of the movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlR3LW0Ia0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlR3LW0Ia0)
I've yet to see it's sequel Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear (http://y2u.be/Dxmal-7WmyA). These movies aren't as violent or as dark as Ninja Assassin, but still not afraid to show blood, just not gallons of it like Ninja Assassins had. If we ever get a Shinobi movie, I would love it to meet mid-way between these two movies.

Also, I just found out Enter the Ninja was the first of a trilogy so I'll watch them.

The trailers look decent. I'll put it on my watch list.

Also I remember TV Shows called "The Master" (1984) when I was a kid.
This TV series was a hit in my country and many Ninja-based toys appeared because of this TV series.
My school even had to forbid shuriken toys, afraid that it would hurt the kids when they're playing with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYr37d4-csw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwI_4fmfocw
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 24, 2022, 05:13:01 am
The trailers look decent. I'll put it on my watch list.

Also I remember TV Shows called "The Master" (1984) when I was a kid.
This TV series was a hit in my country and many Ninja-based toys appeared because of this TV series.
My school even had to forbid shuriken toys, afraid that it would hurt the kids when they're playing with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYr37d4-csw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYr37d4-csw)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwI_4fmfocw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwI_4fmfocw)
I wouldn't recommend 2009 Ninja movie and judging by the trailer to Shadow of a Tear I'm not that sold to commit to watch the sequels. Not enough ninjas if you ask me and that Namiko girl annoys me. For her training as the daughter of the sensei, complete damsel in distress material that it annoys me. It looks like she dies in Shadow of a Tear just to motivate the plot. That wasn't a spoiler, that's in the trailer!

I'd rather stick to Cannon Film's Ninja Trilogy. Even if Ninja III: The Domination was sub par.

I dunno what American Ninja I and II is like.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 25, 2022, 12:16:29 am
I wouldn't recommend 2009 Ninja movie and judging by the trailer to Shadow of a Tear I'm not that sold to commit to watch the sequels. Not enough ninjas if you ask me and that Namiko girl annoys me. For her training as the daughter of the sensei, complete damsel in distress material that it annoys me. It looks like she dies in Shadow of a Tear just to motivate the plot. That wasn't a spoiler, that's in the trailer!

I'd rather stick to Cannon Film's Ninja Trilogy. Even if Ninja III: The Domination was sub par.

I dunno what American Ninja I and II is like.

I watched those American Ninja movies but since it was long time ago other than V I forgot what's the story about.
V is memorable to me because it has Pat Morita in it.

(https://c.tenor.com/QQHWIiimJ4wAAAAC/you-stay-focused-mr-miyagi.gif)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 25, 2022, 06:48:23 am
I watched those American Ninja movies but since it was long time ago other than V I forgot what's the story about.
V is memorable to me because it has Pat Morita in it.

(https://c.tenor.com/QQHWIiimJ4wAAAAC/you-stay-focused-mr-miyagi.gif)
Any other good ninja movies out there? Or have I seen them all already?
(https://c.tenor.com/qNDos5Hvr-UAAAAd/bh187-beverly-hills-ninja.gif)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 25, 2022, 09:16:56 pm
Any other good ninja movies out there? Or have I seen them all already?
(https://c.tenor.com/qNDos5Hvr-UAAAAd/bh187-beverly-hills-ninja.gif)

If you don't mind Japanese ones, no masks, and non-modern setting, there are two :

The first is Shinobi : Heart Under Blade

(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/a1/79/83/a179836c05b75166835fe8fe61708ddd--foreign-movies-shinobi.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI7YVeFf3Ho (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI7YVeFf3Ho)

It's more battle of Ninja clan though, not a story about single Ninja fulfilling his mission.
They use every tricks necessary to make their clan is the best one.

The second is : Azumi

(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/41/5c/92/415c9288ec82f22e61241ee7f35d8da7.jpg)

The story began with several students whose trained to be Ninja.
Later they learned the hard way that their job later was not just regular "Spying" ninja, but as "Assassins" Ninja.
It has a sequel (Azumi 2) but not as good as the first one.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 26, 2022, 12:08:17 am
Shadow Dancer - 3 Hitpoint Patch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnfcN7T-Icc

Quote
A improvement patch to the Genesis version of “Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi.” The original game has one-hit kills, but now your character can take three hitpoints of damage.
Hitpoints are displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.

Download the patch here : https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/7065/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 26, 2022, 05:36:49 am
If you don't mind Japanese ones, no masks, and non-modern setting, there are two :

The first is Shinobi : Heart Under Blade

(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/a1/79/83/a179836c05b75166835fe8fe61708ddd--foreign-movies-shinobi.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI7YVeFf3Ho (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI7YVeFf3Ho)

It's more battle of Ninja clan though, not a story about single Ninja fulfilling his mission.
They use every tricks necessary to make their clan is the best one.

The second is : Azumi

(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/41/5c/92/415c9288ec82f22e61241ee7f35d8da7.jpg)

The story began with several students whose trained to be Ninja.
Later they learned the hard way that their job later was not just regular "Spying" ninja, but as "Assassins" Ninja.
It has a sequel (Azumi 2) but not as good as the first one.
Good idea, Japanese movies for Ninja movies.
The story began with several students whose trained to be Ninja.
Later they learned the hard way that their job later was not just regular "Spying" ninja, but as "Assassins" Ninja.
How embarrassing to be Japanese, to be raised ninja and be the only person in the whole world to not know what a ninja does for a killing.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 28, 2022, 08:43:00 pm
Good idea, Japanese movies for Ninja movies.
How embarrassing to be Japanese, to be raised ninja and be the only person in the whole world to not know what a ninja does for a killing.

My answer is kinda spoiler so you could skip it if you want to...

Well.. killing enemies is one thing...
They are prepared for that.
But what about killing a whole village full of innocent villagers?
The reason?
Nothing.
Just to prove loyalty to your clan / Master.
That's all.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 29, 2022, 07:35:07 am
My answer is kinda spoiler so you could skip it if you want to...

Well.. killing enemies is one thing...
They are prepared for that.
But what about killing a whole village full of innocent villagers?
The reason?
Nothing.
Just to prove loyalty to your clan / Master.
That's all.
I found the movie, but it didn't have subtitles...
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 29, 2022, 09:23:23 pm
I found the movie, but it didn't have subtitles...

How about this one?

Azumi 2003 || English Sub - Bstation (bilibili.tv) (https://www.bilibili.tv/id/video/2001178617)

Might have to use VPN though if it's region locked.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 30, 2022, 09:54:08 am
How about this one?

Azumi 2003 || English Sub - Bstation (bilibili.tv) (https://www.bilibili.tv/id/video/2001178617)

Might have to use VPN though if it's region locked.
Nice, I'll watch it after my current Ninja movie.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 31, 2022, 09:34:44 am
How about this one?

Azumi 2003 || English Sub - Bstation (bilibili.tv) (https://www.bilibili.tv/id/video/2001178617)

Might have to use VPN though if it's region locked.
The quality is a bit poor, but I found another site that hosts it and has it in 720p
https://kissasian.li/Drama/Azumi
Oh! It even has the other movie!
https://kissasian.li/Drama/Shinobi-Heart-Under-Blade
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2022, 08:41:04 pm
The quality is a bit poor, but I found another site that hosts it and has it in 720p
https://kissasian.li/Drama/Azumi (https://kissasian.li/Drama/Azumi)
Oh! It even has the other movie!
https://kissasian.li/Drama/Shinobi-Heart-Under-Blade (https://kissasian.li/Drama/Shinobi-Heart-Under-Blade)

Ooh. Kissasian is back. Nice.
I thought the site's already gone with kissmanga and kissanime.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 01, 2022, 02:53:24 am
"Megadrive: Art Collection Book" Kickstarter Campaign is Finished
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Today is a change and after more than 20 years creating books, this first video game book will be a change in my life.
This book will only be a single edition. I will not release any more edition.
Because as you know apart from this book, I work in my publishing company The Guide Artists with many books for artists from all over the world.

Link : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/16lifegames/extended-version-megadrive-art-collection-book (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/16lifegames/extended-version-megadrive-art-collection-book)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 01, 2022, 04:13:01 am
Ooh. Kissasian is back. Nice.
I thought the site's already gone with kissmanga and kissanime.
There's loads of copy-cat sites of the "Kiss" sites. I dunno how many Kiss site types are in total.
The ones I know are:
I've heard of "KissManga" but given the sites I found are a different format to ReadComicOnline I don't think they're the same host.
Because of that know the sites I listed out may not be from the same hosts. And while they appear safe to me, browse them and other supposed Kiss sites with caution.

Now, it may say you should disable your ad-blocker, at least on KimCartoon, but I'd say keep it on or you'll be deleting 3-5 ads just to pause the videos.

It would be nice if there were more Kiss-variety of sites, especially ones not banned in my country.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 01, 2022, 07:47:14 pm
There's loads of copy-cat sites of the "Kiss" sites. I dunno how many Kiss site types are in total.
The ones I know are:
  • KimCartoon (Either a clone of KissCartoon or it's successor.)
  • KissAnime (The one O used to use is closed down so I moved onto 9Anime)
  • KissTVShow (which only does Asian television.)
  • KissAsian (Movies)
  • KissHen- actually you can guess that one. That's for after hours.
  • ReadComicOnline which is set up like a Kiss site.
I've heard of "KissManga" but given the sites I found are a different format to ReadComicOnline I don't think they're the same host.
Because of that know the sites I listed out may not be from the same hosts. And while they appear safe to me, browse them and other supposed Kiss sites with caution.

Now, it may say you should disable your ad-blocker, at least on KimCartoon, but I'd say keep it on or you'll be deleting 3-5 ads just to pause the videos.

It would be nice if there were more Kiss-variety of sites, especially ones not banned in my country.

Turned out most of them also banned in my country too
(or my internet provider, sometimes it's hard to tell the difference).
Well... At least KissAsian and ReadComicOnline are still safe...
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 02, 2022, 06:26:00 am
Turned out most of them also banned in my country too
(or my internet provider, sometimes it's hard to tell the difference).
Well... At least KissAsian and ReadComicOnline are still safe...
Do you know of any other KissType sites out there? Be nice if there was one for movies or international TV shows.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 04, 2022, 08:46:18 pm
Do you know of any other KissType sites out there? Be nice if there was one for movies or international TV shows.

I only know one, Adikfilm, but they use Indonesian subtitles.

Anime about ninja that I recommend is "Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls".
The story's kinda dark though, unlike Naruto.
It is an adaptation of Futaro Yamada's novel "The Kouga Ninja Scrolls".

(https://i.pinimg.com/550x/c3/d4/d7/c3d4d7f231390fd2867504f015807ddd.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/09777cecad894d4122c5359f1d61d8fb/338d470b078a61d7-85/s540x810/c6bcbe1624d7bc0b6fb78b7dc101533c06bb0447.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/27/2c/63/272c637f9a3f2ffdc54550ced45f6de4--iga-basilisk.jpg)

That "Shinobi: Heart Under Blade" movie was also adapted from that novel,
although the characters are highly altered due to its limited running time (97 minutes).
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 05, 2022, 05:48:30 am
I only know one, Adikfilm, but they use Indonesian subtitles.

Anime about ninja that I recommend is "Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls".
The story's kinda dark though, unlike Naruto.
It is an adaptation of Futaro Yamada's novel "The Kouga Ninja Scrolls".

(https://i.pinimg.com/550x/c3/d4/d7/c3d4d7f231390fd2867504f015807ddd.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/09777cecad894d4122c5359f1d61d8fb/338d470b078a61d7-85/s540x810/c6bcbe1624d7bc0b6fb78b7dc101533c06bb0447.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/27/2c/63/272c637f9a3f2ffdc54550ced45f6de4--iga-basilisk.jpg)

That "Shinobi: Heart Under Blade" movie was also adapted from that novel,
although the characters are highly altered due to its limited running time (97 minutes).
More recommendations? I've already watched Azumi and Death or Love.

We need moar ninja!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 09, 2022, 08:57:06 am
So in Sonic & All-Star Racing Transformed, Joe Musashi has a stage theme for Seasonal Shrines and All-Star Move.

The seasonal Shrine theme is called "Idaten ~ Japonesque"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGN10_BJDSM
This theme is actually based on a soundtrack from Shinobi III
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVmaou-eQfY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVmaou-eQfY)

His All-Star Move theme is actually "Patience" from 2002 Shinobi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfLG8Kv_b2w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfLG8Kv_b2w)

I find these choice of soundtrack for Joe kind of pecuilar, especially the 2002 game which was a reboot that he just cameod in.

I'm curious what you would choose as Joe Musashi's definite theme and why?

My choice would be Shinobi - BGM 1 given most may find it familiar with the series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha70rE-xs3w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha70rE-xs3w)

That and the first Shinobi game never had an opening theme.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 10, 2022, 12:58:03 am
So in Sonic & All-Star Racing Transformed, Joe Musashi has a stage theme for Seasonal Shrines and All-Star Move.

The seasonal Shrine theme is called "Idaten ~ Japonesque"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGN10_BJDSM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGN10_BJDSM)
This theme is actually based on a soundtrack from Shinobi III
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVmaou-eQfY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVmaou-eQfY)

His All-Star Move theme is actually "Patience" from 2002 Shinobi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfLG8Kv_b2w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfLG8Kv_b2w)

I find these choice of soundtrack for Joe kind of pecuilar, especially the 2002 game which was a reboot that he just cameod in.

I'm curious what you would choose as Joe Musashi's definite theme and why?

My choice would be Shinobi - BGM 1 given most may find it familiar with the series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha70rE-xs3w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha70rE-xs3w)

That and the first Shinobi game never had an opening theme.

I forgot it doesn't have opening in arcade, SMS, and Switch.
DOS version (the one I played most back then) has an opening theme so I always assume other has one too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukVsoN0iSY

If I had to choose as Joe Musashi's definite theme, I'll choose Shinobi - BGM 1 too.
It's the most memorable for me.
But I understand why Racing Transformed didn't use this.
Shinobi - BGM 1 feels like a stealth mission song while Idaten feels like a "run and finish it fast" mission song.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 10, 2022, 06:32:34 am
I forgot it doesn't have opening in arcade, SMS, and Switch.
DOS version (the one I played most back then) has an opening theme so I always assume other has one too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukVsoN0iSY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukVsoN0iSY)

If I had to choose as Joe Musashi's definite theme, I'll choose Shinobi - BGM 1 too.
It's the most memorable for me.
But I understand why Racing Transformed didn't use this.
Shinobi - BGM 1 feels like a stealth mission song while Idaten feels like a "run and finish it fast" mission song.
They could of always used another sound track from the game more fitting for an All-Star Move.

For example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rc9oj3hyB8
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 11, 2022, 09:39:31 pm
They could of always used another sound track from the game more fitting for an All-Star Move.

For example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rc9oj3hyB8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rc9oj3hyB8)

It fits, but for me Idaten is still better.
The big difference between Shinobi 3 and its prequels,
Joe Musashi could run now.
Making him run is fun
and changing the gameplay from stealthy to fast action is reflected on the music.
That's why for racing games I think the music fits better.

If it's olympic or fighting games,
then probably I'd choose from 3DS version.

For fighting games I'd probably chose Trickshot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7qm_p0wVNo

And for Olympic games I'd choose its main theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1fRC7g7Knk
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 11, 2022, 09:42:38 pm
And SEGA loses his chance to make new Shinobi's game (or other ninja-themed game),
Too late...
Ubisoft is making one now instead....

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1018664077750444092/FB_IMG_1662938800232.jpg?width=630&height=630)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD_DemeUuy8
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 12, 2022, 05:10:29 am
It fits, but for me Idaten is still better.
The big difference between Shinobi 3 and its prequels,
Joe Musashi could run now.
Making him run is fun
and changing the gameplay from stealthy to fast action is reflected on the music.
That's why for racing games I think the music fits better.

If it's olympic or fighting games,
then probably I'd choose from 3DS version.

For fighting games I'd probably chose Trickshot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7qm_p0wVNo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7qm_p0wVNo)

And for Olympic games I'd choose its main theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1fRC7g7Knk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1fRC7g7Knk)
Sounds like all good sound tracks to choose from.
And SEGA loses his chance to make new Shinobi's game (or other ninja-themed game),
Too late...
Ubisoft is making one now instead....

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1018664077750444092/FB_IMG_1662938800232.jpg?width=630&height=630)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD_DemeUuy8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD_DemeUuy8)
Sega could salvage this chance with a promotional DLC. Doesn't have to have story or anything, just have Joe Musashi's uniform available.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 12, 2022, 08:15:03 pm
Sega could salvage this chance with a promotional DLC. Doesn't have to have story or anything, just have Joe Musashi's uniform available.

Yeah, but I don't think SEGA is ever having collaboration with Ubisoft.
It'll have a higher chance to colab if it was Japanese company like Nintendo or BandaiNamco.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_FK6YtQnQE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAVf_yfJQAQ
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 13, 2022, 08:35:15 am
Yeah, but I don't think SEGA is ever having collaboration with Ubisoft.
It'll have a higher chance to colab if it was Japanese company like Nintendo or BandaiNamco.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_FK6YtQnQE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_FK6YtQnQE)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAVf_yfJQAQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAVf_yfJQAQ)
Well I always imagine Shinobi being a Japanese (or the very least half-Japanese) ninja in eighties to modern New York.

Assassins Creed: Red will probably take place in Feudal Japan.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 13, 2022, 08:48:19 pm
Well I always imagine Shinobi being a Japanese (or the very least half-Japanese) ninja in eighties to modern New York.

Assassins Creed: Red will probably take place in Feudal Japan.

SEGA planned to divide the series back then.
Shinobi 3 and beyond will take place in Japan
(past, present, and even future)
while Shadow Dancer is the one that will take place in New York.

(http://i.imgur.com/W6UafPJ.gif)

(https://c.tenor.com/AoZR6FNPWq0AAAAd/shadow-dancer-shinobi.gif)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 14, 2022, 07:11:12 am
SEGA planned to divide the series back then.
Shinobi 3 and beyond will take place in Japan
(past, present, and even future)
while Shadow Dancer is the one that will take place in New York.

(http://i.imgur.com/W6UafPJ.gif)

(https://c.tenor.com/AoZR6FNPWq0AAAAd/shadow-dancer-shinobi.gif)
Well, I guess there is still a chance for a Shinobi DLC in Assassins Creed then... though I think Shinobi is more likely to cameo or DLC in Ishin.
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1019402277523562536/FB_IMG_1663114375457.jpg)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 14, 2022, 08:04:16 pm
Well, I guess there is still a chance for a Shinobi DLC in Assassins Creed then... though I think Shinobi is more likely to cameo or DLC in Ishin.
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1019402277523562536/FB_IMG_1663114375457.jpg)

If there is, given the story's happened in 1866, it wouldn't be Joe or Musashi.
Jiro is most likely but I doubt he will be in it since most people don't know him given his game is 3DS exclusive.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/31/f4/71/31f4711d3ac6b3fcd0178113d3394188--shinobi-game-art.jpg)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 15, 2022, 07:12:47 am
If there is, given the story's happened in 1866, it wouldn't be Joe or Musashi.
Jiro is most likely but I doubt he will be in it since most people don't know him given his game is 3DS exclusive.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/31/f4/71/31f4711d3ac6b3fcd0178113d3394188--shinobi-game-art.jpg)
I was thinking just have the Shinobi uniform as an unlockable and that's it. Don't even need to refer to Jiro or Joe. It could be called "Shinobi unform" and say it's what a legendary ninja from the Oboro Clan wear or something.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 15, 2022, 08:12:08 pm
I was thinking just have the Shinobi uniform as an unlockable and that's it. Don't even need to refer to Jiro or Joe. It could be called "Shinobi unform" and say it's what a legendary ninja from the Oboro Clan wear or something.

It would be cool ... if they can at least got permission from who had ever worked on Shinobi or their original creator.
Jordi Asensio from Guard Crush (one of Streets of Rage 4 developers) explained how hard it is to get license to have Shinobi as playable character for SoR4 and explained how Sega is a huge company made of multiple smaller entities, and most of that smaller entities couldn't gave their blessing since they never worked in Shinobi before.
It all depends on who the character is related to inside Sega, and a lot of other things, so it's far from being a simple matter to include another franchise in the game.
They got rejected in the end while before Demiurge could manage to get permission to use them in SEGA Heroes.

(https://i.imgur.com/cFBQGJ5.png)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 16, 2022, 06:01:56 am
It would be cool ... if they can at least got permission from who had ever worked on Shinobi or their original creator.
Jordi Asensio from Guard Crush (one of Streets of Rage 4 developers) explained how hard it is to get license to have Shinobi as playable character for SoR4 and explained how Sega is a huge company made of multiple smaller entities, and most of that smaller entities couldn't gave their blessing since they never worked in Shinobi before.
It all depends on who the character is related to inside Sega, and a lot of other things, so it's far from being a simple matter to include another franchise in the game.
They got rejected in the end while before Demiurge could manage to get permission to use them in SEGA Heroes.

(https://i.imgur.com/cFBQGJ5.png)
Yeah Modern Sega is actually a Frankenstein monster of SegaSammy employees and subsidiaries than the Classic Sega we knew before the merger. All the more reason Sega should get their IP shit together.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 18, 2022, 09:28:28 pm
Yeah Modern Sega is actually a Frankenstein monster of SegaSammy employees and subsidiaries than the Classic Sega we knew before the merger. All the more reason Sega should get their IP shit together.

Well, Sammy technically saved them (Isao Okawa too, but that's another story) so I'd prefer what it is right now then not having SEGA at all.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 20, 2022, 12:48:53 am
Why does this Fiona from Shrek have air combos, walljumps, and wallruns?
Because it was made by some of the people who brought you Shinobi 3DS


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMv2aG7Vfhk

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/232394281149530116/1021626077606576238/Fiona.jpg)

Quote
"From the unreleased plug & play "Dreamworks Movie Night" games,
one game titled "Fiona's Bandit Vallop" starred Fiona from Shrek has air combos, rolls, launchers, footstools, OTGs, double jumps, walljumps, wallruns."

Source : https://twitter.com/gosokkyu/status/1569914705241862145
Link : https://twitch.tv/dnopls
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 20, 2022, 07:29:28 am
Well, Sammy technically saved them (Isao Okawa too, but that's another story) so I'd prefer what it is right now then not having SEGA at all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLDfrZuh5XI
Why does this Fiona from Shrek have air combos, walljumps, and wallruns?
Because it was made by some of the people who brought you Shinobi 3DS


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMv2aG7Vfhk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMv2aG7Vfhk)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/232394281149530116/1021626077606576238/Fiona.jpg)

Source : https://twitter.com/gosokkyu/status/1569914705241862145 (https://twitter.com/gosokkyu/status/1569914705241862145)
Link : https://twitch.tv/dnopls (https://twitch.tv/dnopls)
So... Fiona is an Oboro ninja?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 20, 2022, 08:41:26 pm
So... Fiona is an Oboro ninja?

Nah, she's a royalty.
Most likely she's trained by one instead.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/07e3697a7578c8a291b2f43a2fecd0f2/tumblr_p0zci6Kjsd1r7sijxo1_500.gifv)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 20, 2022, 08:50:46 pm
Sega Ages: Shinobi is now 50% off in the Nintendo eShop!
Sale ends on September 26, 2022.


(http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/shinobi/img/ss_12.jpg)

(http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/shinobi/img/ss_09.jpg)

(http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/shinobi/img/ss_10.jpg)

Quote
Shinobi. It's Japanese for stealth, the perfect description of a Master Ninja.
And that's exactly what you are!
Armed with throwing stars and finely-honed battle skills, you must defeat the Ring of Five.
Fight your way past mercenaries and karate thugs.
Take out the meanest martial artists and rescue hostages.
But these dangers pale in comparison to your ultimate challenge: A fight to the death against five evil Ninja Assassins whose mastery of the deadly ancient arts may well surpass your own!

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/sega-ages-shinobi-switch (https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/sega-ages-shinobi-switch)
http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/shinobi/ (http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/shinobi/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 21, 2022, 04:33:55 pm
Nah, she's a royalty.
Most likely she's trained by one instead.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/07e3697a7578c8a291b2f43a2fecd0f2/tumblr_p0zci6Kjsd1r7sijxo1_500.gifv)
That would make more sense given how she took on the Merry Men.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 11, 2022, 02:08:09 am
Anime about ninja that I recommend is "Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls".
The story's kinda dark though, unlike Naruto.
It is an adaptation of Futaro Yamada's novel "The Kouga Ninja Scrolls".

(https://i.pinimg.com/550x/c3/d4/d7/c3d4d7f231390fd2867504f015807ddd.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/09777cecad894d4122c5359f1d61d8fb/338d470b078a61d7-85/s540x810/c6bcbe1624d7bc0b6fb78b7dc101533c06bb0447.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/27/2c/63/272c637f9a3f2ffdc54550ced45f6de4--iga-basilisk.jpg)

That "Shinobi: Heart Under Blade" movie was also adapted from that novel,
although the characters are highly altered due to its limited running time (97 minutes).

(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/a1/79/83/a179836c05b75166835fe8fe61708ddd--foreign-movies-shinobi.jpg)


Well... Talk about Basilisk...

SEGA's NET Mahjong "MJ" series x "Basilisk ~ Koga Ninpocho ~ Kizuna"  Collaboration

(https://sega.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/221011_1_18.jpg)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1029288619380326410/MJ_x_Basilisk_1.jpg)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1029288619053158510/MJ_x_Basilisk_2.jpg)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1029288618767953980/MJ_x_Basilisk_3.jpg)

Quote
TThe tournament will be held at the same time as the Dongfeng match and the three-person match, and the total score will be competed.
Players with a certain score or higher in the qualifying will advance to the finals, and the player with the highest score during the finals period will be the winner.
By participating in the tournament and meeting various conditions, you can get various limited items such as table background items, including Agari production of “Basilisk-Koga Ninja Scroll-Kizuna”.

Link : https://sega.jp/topics/221011_1/ (https://sega.jp/topics/221011_1/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 19, 2022, 10:35:12 pm
SEGA Genesis Classics is now 70% off on US Playstation Store!
Offer ends 10/27/2022 01:59 PM GMT+7


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Including over 50 titles across all genres, from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series arcade action, shooters, beat’m ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems. There is a classic title for every player to enjoy!

New features also bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

Link :  https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 10, 2022, 04:48:38 am
The GG Shinobi Series - Sega Game Gear Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O8HEgR2GPw
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on January 04, 2023, 08:05:14 pm
SEGA Forever's new intro animation and theme tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5cmtW2f0k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5cmtW2f0k)

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Say hello to the SEGA Forever intro animation and theme tune, composed on original Genesis hardware!
Stay tuned for more regular retro-focused SEGA videos in the coming months on SEGA Forever.
 We welcome any and all feedback for video content you'd most like to see!

🎵 Dale North
🎨 Keith Stack

Link : https://www.facebook.com/SEGAForever/ (https://www.facebook.com/SEGAForever/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 01, 2023, 01:04:07 am
Select SEGA games being removed from Xbox 360 Marketplace on February 7th, 2023

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A number of games and associated DLC is set for removal from the Xbox 360 Marketplace on February 7th, 2023.
Of interest to SEGA fans, the titles from our favorite company include: DAYTONA USA, Jet Set Radio and Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co.
The full list ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/01/31/select-sega-games-being-removed-from-xbox-360-marketplace-on-february-7th-2023/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 27, 2023, 05:49:45 pm
"Sega 3DS Final Sale" - Up to 94% OFF on March 2nd!

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"Sega 3DS Final Sale" will be held at the Nintendo eShop on March 2nd ?

29 titles such as "Seventh Dragon Ⅲ code: VFD", "Puyo Puyo Chronicle", and "Sega 3D Reprint Archives" ✨
Don't miss the final Nintendo 3DS ™ title sale 📣

Until 8:59 on Tuesday, March 28

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1628998429618876416
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 01, 2023, 07:03:03 pm
New SEGA survey asks about Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and Shinobi

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You may remember that a report from Bloomberg in April last year said that SEGA is investing in its extensive back catalogue of classic video games and are currently working on reboots for Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.
These two SEGA games will apparently be the first of the reboots and they are scheduled to release in the next few years.
Fast forward to today and SEGA has sent out a new survey which is being distributed to specific fans and it mentions a number of older SEGA franchises which haven’t been touched in years and ...

Article : https://mynintendonews.com/2023/03/01/new-sega-survey-asks-about-crazy-taxi-jet-set-radio-and-more-classics/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 08, 2023, 07:36:51 pm
Happy International Women's Day 👩‍🦰

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 15, 2023, 09:45:58 pm
REMINDER : NINTENDO 3DS SHOP OFFICIALLY CLOSES MARCH 27, 2023!

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Remember to pick up your favorite SEGA games on the 3DS e-Shop before it closes! 🛍️
What are your favorite SEGA memories on the console?

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1636031413114863617 (https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1636031413114863617)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 29, 2023, 03:35:39 am
CD "SEGA Archives - M2 Music Memorial -" will be released on Thursday, April 27✨

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Original songs and arranged songs of "SEGA AGES ONLINE", "SEGA 3D Classic Series", and "SEGA AGES", the transplant series that SEGA has been developing for 10 years, are now available as albums!

Link : https://wave-master.com/ent/sega-m2/ (https://wave-master.com/ent/sega-m2/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 07, 2023, 10:54:51 pm
As of January 1 2024, Steam will officially stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

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After that date, the Steam Client will no longer run on those versions of Windows.
In order to continue running Steam and any games or other products purchased through Steam, users will need to update to a more recent version of Windows.
This change is required as core features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older versions of Windows.
In addition, future versions of Steam will require Windows feature and security updates only present in Windows 10 and above.

Source : https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4784-4F2B-1321-800A (https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4784-4F2B-1321-800A)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 26, 2023, 10:10:49 pm
Shinobi 3 - Idaten (Revenge Of Shinobi Remix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmxYNJww4lk
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 26, 2023, 10:12:19 pm
"The Dark City" (Expanded & Enhanced) • THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6bZG3LFnqw
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 26, 2023, 10:14:53 pm
The GG Shinobi was released in Japan 32 years ago today! 🥷

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This unique title had you saving other Shinobi, each with their own unique skills for you to use!
Did you ever use the combined skills of 5 ninjas to destroy the City of Fear?

Sources :
https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1651272677792038912
https://twitter.com/RetroGameGeeks/status/1491713421926096899
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 04, 2023, 12:34:58 am
The Atari Jaguar Almost Got Alex Kidd, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Wonder Boy and ESWAT

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Shortly after the deal was signed, Sam Tramiel suffered a heart attack and control of Atari Corp was passed back to his ageing father, Jack.
With the prospect of seriously challenging Sony, Nintendo and Sega in the upcoming next-gen console war getting slimmer each month, the elder Tramiel wisely decided it was time to get out of the video game business and brokered a reverse merger with hard drive maker JTS on July 30th, 1996.
Atari, and the Jaguar, were dead.
As you can see from these scanned documents, Sega was willing to ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/features/flashback-the-atari-jaguar-almost-got-shinobi-streets-of-rage-wonder-boy-and-other-sega-classics
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 16, 2023, 08:30:46 pm
Benisuzume Arts!

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Benisuzume is one of the Four Hellspawn Lords.
It appears as a giant moth, and swarms its enemies with fire butterflies and a variety of fire attacks.

🔥🦋🔥

You'll find them at the end of Stage 4 of Shinobi on the PlayStation 2.

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1658505587288600577
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 09, 2023, 02:22:54 am
Shadow Dancer - Color Hack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEMVrMJnF2A

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Shadow Dancer is quite a fun game, but it looks a bit plain. This color hack aims to make it a little bit more colourful
v. 1.0 changes:
- tweaked all stages,
- tweaked title screens,
- tweaked level slider,
This hack goes well with ...

Link : https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/7850/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 27, 2023, 11:10:03 pm
Crusader of Centy, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Landstalker, and The Revenge of Shinobi are Available Now at Nintendo Switch Online Library

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a0P9TqGiBk

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Quick! Like a ninja!
If you blinked, you may not have noticed that four more classic games were just added to the SEGA Genesis™ – Nintendo Switch Online library and are playable right now: The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls ’n Ghosts, Landstalker and Crusader of Centy.
You can play them all on your Nintendo Switch™ system with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
Crusader of Centy tasks you with launching your razor-sharp weapon like a blazing boomerang ...

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2023/06/sega-genesis-nintendo-switch-online-adds-crusader-of-centy-ghouls-n-ghosts-landstalker-and-the-revenge-of-shinobi
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 18, 2023, 03:09:32 am
SEGA Saturn Mini console hasn't been ruled out, but don't expect it anytime soon

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Speaking to the Japanese publication Famitsu (translated by VGC), SEGA president Yukio Sugino stated that the "Sega Saturn is surprisingly high performance," admitting that "the difficulty of miniaturisation is also high."
Sugino added that it may take a while for a Sega Saturn Mini to hit store shelves, but he seems keen to collaborate with teams who know the hardware inside and out: "I’d like to think about it when we’re in a situation where we can openly develop it together with people who have always loved the Sega Saturn and Dreamcast."
That last quote is particularly eye-catching; if a Sega Saturn Mini is successfully developed, the publisher may ...

Article : https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/sega-saturn-mini-console-hasnt-been-ruled-out-but-dont-expect-it-anytime-soon (https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/sega-saturn-mini-console-hasnt-been-ruled-out-but-dont-expect-it-anytime-soon)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 27, 2023, 12:50:08 am
SEGA Genesis Classics is now 70% off on US Playstation Store!
Offer ends August 03, 2023 01:59 PM GMT+7

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Including over 50 titles across all genres, from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series arcade action, shooters, beat’m ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems. There is a classic title for every player to enjoy!

New features also bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

Link :  https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 19, 2023, 07:45:41 pm
Take a look 👀
This new wall art at the SEGA of America office features a familiar game... ♦️


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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 26, 2023, 11:37:17 pm
Shinobi, The Legend of Kage, Elevator Action, and Bonanza Bros are coming to 404 GAME RE:SET

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Click here to watch the live broadcast : https://onl.la/gqNasyX (https://onl.la/gqNasyX)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2023, 10:19:01 pm
Several Sega Forever mobile games unceremoniously delisted + End of Service announcement

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The games that are no longer available to download, at least on Google Play, are

Ristar Classic
Kid Chameleon Classic
Phantasy Star Classics (Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III, and Phantasy Star IV)
Vectorman Classic
Decap Attack Classic
Gunstar Heroes Classic
Dynamite Headdy Classic
The Revenge of Shinobi Classic
Comix Zone Classic
E-SWAT: City Under Siege Classic
Beyond Oasis Classic
Altered Beast Classic
Space Harrier II Classic
After Burner Climax (This one was already delisted sometime a long time ago, but it’s still gone)

If you downloaded any of these games before, you should be able to download them again as they’ll remain part of your Google or Apple account. If you had previously paid ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/09/29/several-sega-forever-mobile-games-unceremoniously-delisted-end-of-service-announcement/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/09/29/several-sega-forever-mobile-games-unceremoniously-delisted-end-of-service-announcement/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 17, 2023, 12:57:30 am
SEGA Genesis Classics is now 80% off on US Playstation Store!
Offer ends October 26, 2023

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Including over 50 titles across all genres, from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series arcade action, shooters, beat’m ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems. There is a classic title for every player to enjoy!

New features also bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

Link :  https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 23, 2023, 10:24:34 pm
SEGA / Atlus October 2023 SALE includes lowest prices ever for Demon Slayer, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, Valkyria Chronicles 4, more

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Nintendo Switch eShop Sales :

– 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim – $23.99 (was $59.99)
– Catherine: Full Body – $12.49 (was $49.99)
– Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles – $23.99 (was $59.99)
– Etrian Odyssey HD – $23.99 (was $39.99)
– Etrian Odyssey II HD – $23.99 (was $39.99)
– Etrian Odyssey III HD – $23.99 (was $39.99)
– Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection – $47.99 (was $79.99)
– Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix – $19.69 (was $39.39)
– Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – $29.99 (was $59.99)
– Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game – $7.99 (was $39.99)
– Persona 3 Portable – $13.99 (was $19.99)
– Persona 4 Arena Ultimax – $14.99 (was $29.99)
– Persona 4 Golden – $13.99 (was $19.99)
– Persona 5 Royal – $35.99 (was $59.99)
– Persona 5 Strikers – $17.99 (was $59.99)
– Puyo Puyo Champions – $3.49 (was $9.99)
– Puyo Puyo Tetris – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 – $9.99 (was $39.99)
– Rock of Ages 2 – $3.74 (was $14.99)
– Samba de Amigo: Party Central – $27.99 (was $39.99)
– SEGA Ages Alex Kidd in Miracle World – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Columns II – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Fantasy Zone – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages G-LOC Air Battle – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Gain Ground – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Herzog Zwei – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Ichidant-R – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Out Run – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Phantasy Star – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo 2 – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Space Harrier – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Thunder Force AC – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Virtua Racing – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Ages Wonder Boy: Monster Land – $3.19 (was $7.99)
– SEGA Genesis Classics – $7.49 (was $29.99)
– Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster – $19.99 (was $49.99)
– Shin Megami Tensei V – $29.99 (was $59.99)
– SolSeraph – $3.74 (was $14.99)
– Sonic Colors: Ultimate – $15.99 (was $39.99)
– Sonic Forces – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Sonic Mania – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD – $7.49 (was $29.99)
– Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania – $15.99 (was $39.99)
– Two Point Campus – $13.49 (was $29.99)
– Valkyria Chronicles – $9.99 (was $19.99)
– Valkyria Chronicles 4 – $7.49 (was $29.99)

Source : https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-atlus-switch-eshop-sale-includes-lowest-prices-ever-for-demon-slayer-etrian-odyssey-origins-collection-valkyria-chronicles-4-more/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/sega-atlus-switch-eshop-sale-includes-lowest-prices-ever-for-demon-slayer-etrian-odyssey-origins-collection-valkyria-chronicles-4-more/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 30, 2023, 10:40:36 pm
Shinobi Arcade (Hack of Shinobi/Unlicensed + Improvements) NES - Walkthrough

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This hack was made to improve the ugly graphics of the game Shinobi for the NES,so the graphics and palettes have been changed to resemble more to the Arcade version.
V 2.0
- The unused music has been added to all levels.
- The speed of your projectiles will increase when you receive a power-up.
- Minor changes on some levels.
V2.1
- Added another set of patches with different colored outfits for Joe Musashi.

Link : https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/2348
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 30, 2023, 10:41:09 pm
『404 GAME RE:SET』 「The Legend of Kage」×「SHINOBI」 Story Colab Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGULv4no_hA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGULv4no_hA)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 30, 2023, 10:41:59 pm
『404 GAME RE:SET』 -Character Introduction- THE LEGEND OF KAGE Type:Cathode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2RJqlvzhbI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2RJqlvzhbI)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 30, 2023, 10:45:12 pm
404 GAME RE:SET to end service on January 5, 2024

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“We have come to conclusion that it will be difficult to provide users satisfactory service going forward, so we have decided to end service,” SEGA said in a statement.
Main story additions, new characters, new figures, and additional events will continue to be added until service ends.
404 GAME RE:SET first launched for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on April 25 in Japan and Asia. It follows ...

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/404-game-reset-to-end-service-on-january-5-2024 (https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/404-game-reset-to-end-service-on-january-5-2024)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2023, 12:28:53 am
SEGA's Shadow Dancer Might Be Getting A New Fan Port For The Amiga

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd5w5iD18f0

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While few would argue that the Mega Drive version of Shadow Dancer is as good as Revenge of Shinobi or Shinobi III, it's still a great game with some attractive visuals, challenging gameplay and toe-tapping music – so the news that it could be ported to the Commodore Amiga is very welcome indeed.
The work is being carried out by msmalik681, who is rebuilding the game using the powerful Scorpion Engine. "The Mega Drive version was much better than the original arcade game," msmalik681 says. "I played this game to death when I was younger and I loved it."
As you can see from ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/segas-shadow-dancer-might-be-getting-a-new-port-for-the-amiga
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 07, 2023, 02:39:03 am
NOW BACK IN STOCK : The Revenge of Shinobi by Yuzo Koshiro Vinyl!

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This edition uses a new audio source (PC-88) and includes a bonus track.
180g grey vinyl with printed inner sleeve and accompanying art print.
Available to order now (stock in-hand)!
@SEGA

Link : https://t.co/7KRvP4rjqf
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 07, 2023, 03:03:21 am
『404 GAME RE:SET』 「The Legend of Kage」×「SHINOBI」 Story Colab Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGULv4no_hA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGULv4no_hA)

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『404 GAME RE:SET』 -Character Introduction- SHINOBI Type:Anode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUrPQO3j4wg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUrPQO3j4wg)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 24, 2023, 03:42:15 am
『404 GAME RE:SET』 -Character Introduction- LEGEND OF KAGE Type:Anode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnkM8pMsv6w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnkM8pMsv6w)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 05, 2023, 03:24:20 am
Some models from the Master System Collection - launched by Tectoy from 2002 to 2007,
before the Current model, which is the EVOLUTION


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Source : https://twitter.com/ray_castello/status/1731744670131048567 (https://twitter.com/ray_castello/status/1731744670131048567)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 07, 2023, 08:54:28 pm
POWER SURGE: SEGA REVEAL TRAILER - TGA 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VHYLJR9pNg

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New Era, New Energy!
New games from Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi  - now in development! 

Sign up to follow the latest: http://nextlevel.sega.com/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 10, 2023, 07:38:47 pm
SEGA News Bits Live: New SEGA Games Announced + Trailer Breakdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOKMih46h4M
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 13, 2023, 10:13:29 pm
Now You Can See Your Most-played Switch Games of 2020!

Here's mine btw :

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If you've got an account registered in the United States or Canada, all you have to do is sign in on the Nintendo website to see all of your own personalised stats.
It will reveal your most-played game, total hours played, and much more.

Link : https://t.co/xmmvoNs6rQ?amp=1 (https://t.co/xmmvoNs6rQ?amp=1)

Check out your Nintendo Switch Year in Review 2023!

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Look back at all the fun you had with Nintendo Switch games this year with a personalized wrap-up.
You can see what you played most, choose your favorite game of the year, and share your stats with friends.

Link : https://year-in-review.nintendo.com/ (https://year-in-review.nintendo.com/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 14, 2023, 10:01:14 pm
SEGA Filed Trademarks Of Classic Titles : Altered Beast, Alex Kidd, After Burner, House of the Dead, Outrun, Super Monkey Ball, etc

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With these trademarks being filed publicly, we might see more games in development from SEGA down the line or it could be something completely different from what we could expect.
Following up with the recent announcement during the Game Awards, SEGA has filed  trademarks of their classic IPs which includes ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/12/13/sega-filed-four-trademarks-of-classic-titles-including-altered-beast-kid-chameleon-and-eternal-champions/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/12/13/sega-filed-four-trademarks-of-classic-titles-including-altered-beast-kid-chameleon-and-eternal-champions/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 21, 2023, 01:16:44 am
Joe Musashi from Shinobi 3 Artwork by Chris Ruiz

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Source : https://twitter.com/ChrisRdraws/status/1119645851503165440
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 21, 2023, 01:20:46 am
Hibana from Nightshade Artwork by あきまんPLAMAX「GODZ ORDER」神翼騎士団

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Source : https://twitter.com/akiman7
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 21, 2023, 01:24:43 am
Fan Arcade Port of Shadow Dancer for SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive is on the Work!

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I don't know if it turned out as expected, I changed the pose a little to look more like the style of the game.
I don't quite understand the limitations of the console, palette type and sprite size, but it was worth the challenge.
Join the RetroDevBr Discord, we are discussing daily about the development of the game: https://discord.com/invite/6z89AMfg (https://discord.com/invite/6z89AMfg)

Source : https://twitter.com/danielmoura79/status/1697366149220929688 (https://twitter.com/danielmoura79/status/1697366149220929688)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 21, 2023, 01:26:39 am
Hibana from Nightshade Artwork by Digital Ninja

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Source : https://www.deviantart.com/digitalninja
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 21, 2023, 01:27:38 am
Shadow Dancer Arcade Port (SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive) - Source Code Released

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Daniel Moura : "I released the source code of the Shadow Dancer project in the Retrodevbr community:
https://discord.com/invite/m8RMW2ffEp (https://discord.com/invite/m8RMW2ffEp) "

Source : https://twitter.com/danielmoura79/status/1734566934379741235 (https://twitter.com/danielmoura79/status/1734566934379741235)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 21, 2023, 01:31:48 am
New artwork for upcoming Shinobi game revealed in SEGA Sammy report

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While we can only speculate that developer Lizardcube (Streets of Rage 4 and The Dragon’s Trap remake) is behind the upcoming 2D Shinobi game, new key art utilized in a SEGA Sammy Holdings Inc. report screams Lizardcube aesthetics. Little else is revealed, aside from the player taking up the Oborozuki sword to slay evil. It also appears that the game will stick with the ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/12/20/new-streets-of-rage-game-title-revealed-in-sega-sammy-report-developer-potentially-revealed/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/12/20/new-streets-of-rage-game-title-revealed-in-sega-sammy-report-developer-potentially-revealed/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 06, 2024, 01:15:22 am
GG Shinobi Remake (SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis) - Dev Diary 4 - New Pixel Art for Harbour Level

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE5hcsljQNY
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:53:50 pm
Since a new Shinobi's incoming and it kinda has the same style with 3DS version, I'm gonna post the 3DS digital prequel comic that wasn't available anymore in their website. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:54:23 pm
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 1 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:54:55 pm
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 2 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:55:20 pm
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 3 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:56:09 pm
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 4 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:56:41 pm
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 5 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:57:07 pm
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 6 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:58:09 pm
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 7 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 09, 2024, 11:59:07 pm
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 8 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 10, 2024, 12:00:56 am
Shinobi (3DS) Digital Prequel Comic - Page 9 (of 9)

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 08:31:53 pm
SEGA's Red Zone and Blue Zone Fan Art by Naratani
 
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Source : https://twitter.com/naratani/status/1755937549238063254 (https://twitter.com/naratani/status/1755937549238063254)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 08:58:47 pm
Shinobi 3 Boss Fan Art by BrotherOstavia

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Source : http://deviantart.com/art/Shinobi-365499851
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 09:02:49 pm
Shinobi 3 Fan Art by DadnKidsplay

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Source : https://twitter.com/DadnKidsplay1/status/1596587924963078144/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 09:04:12 pm
Shinobi - The Legendary Ninja-action Game Franchise

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Debuting on the SEGA System 16 arcade hardware, Shinobi is a side scrolling action and platforming game featuring Joe Musashi as he uses ninja martial arts and weapons to attack enemies of the Zeed Organization while saving the children of the Oboro Clan.
In addition, you can use the killing Ninjutsu technique to wipe out the enemies in the screen and encounter bosses appears at the end of each mission with extraordinary battles such as a helicopter carrying a ninja army and a huge computer protected by a Buddha statue.
The series has expanded to include a dozen other Shinobi titles and Shinobi's code name has been used by various ninjas, such as Jiro Musashi, Joe Musashi, Hotsuma, Hibana, and Honoka.


Articles : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/shinobi/ (http://segabits.com/blog/tag/shinobi/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 09:18:00 pm
Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored to Get 5 Big Games from SEGA

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According to user @MbKKssTBhz5 on X, all five of the games that Sega announced back in December at The Game Awards are in the works for Nintendo Switch 2. During this event, Sega revealed that it was in the process of remaking or creating new entries associated with Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. Specifics tied to each weren't divulged, but Sega did happen to ...

Article : https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-games-sega-rumor/ (https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-games-sega-rumor/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 12, 2024, 11:35:35 pm
Knuckles designer Takashi Yuda / 湯田高志 (AKA Thomas Yudaa) liked to leave his signature here and there in the first games he worked on.

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For example, Takashi Yuda's signature spotted on the lower right of World of Illusion's final boss stage.
I should take a deeper look at Castle of Illusion, World of Illusion and Sonic 3.

Source : https://twitter.com/VGDensetsu/status/1310243768617009153
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 11, 2024, 03:48:30 am
Shadow Gangs II (SEGA Dreamcast, Neo Geo, PC) - All art is finished

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Shadow Gangs II
All art is finished, left now is programming.
I have big plans for SGII, but I will not start programming it until Shadow Gangs Zero (NeoGeo) is out first.
At least 3 to 4 years wait for SGII...
SG Zero however, will try to get it out in 2025...

Source : https://twitter.com/ShadowGangs/status/1766887122424774678
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 27, 2024, 01:12:06 am
SHINOBI LEGIONS - New Cheat Code and Patch

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Here's a bonkers cheat code for SHINOBI LEGIONS…
• Go to Options
• Set Music to 2-3
• Set S.E. to 06
• Select Audio and put in a *40 button* code

Reward? A fully-featured debug mode with level select, free movement, and more.

I made a patch so you don't have to actually put in the button code:
https://tinyurl.com/49vbm77y (https://tinyurl.com/49vbm77y)

When debug mode is active, pause and press R to call up the menu for level select and such.
L+R+Z is free movement with no collision; you can fly through walls and doors.
L+X performs special moves, which you can select from the menu.

Source : https://twitter.com/memory_fallen/status/1770799028109766686 (https://twitter.com/memory_fallen/status/1770799028109766686)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 05, 2024, 01:04:31 am
Sega Saturn Is Getting A Fan-Made Remake Of Revenge Of Shinobi

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Coded by Pigsy (the same person who is bringing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night to the Mega Drive) using Johannes Fetz's JoEngine, this update will boast more background layers, improved colours, better animation, a CD-quality soundtrack and "more open" level design.
Originally released in Japan as The Super Shinobi in 1989, the game is a sequel to the 1987 arcade release Shinobi. A dazzling showcase of the Mega Drive's power, it also boasts an incredible soundtrack from Yuzo Koshiro. The game would ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/sega-saturn-is-getting-a-fan-made-remake-of-revenge-of-shinobi (https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/sega-saturn-is-getting-a-fan-made-remake-of-revenge-of-shinobi)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 26, 2024, 10:12:21 am
Free Shinobi costume DLC for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble being offered via email newsletter

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If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll notice that Sega’s been doing this a lot with brand new Sega releases. From Soap shoes for Sonic, to a modern dress for Amy, to a Hello Work uniform for Ichiban Kasuga, Sega’s sure making a habit of giving away free cosmetic DLC in exchange for signing up for an email newsletter for upcoming games. Of course, in the months following the release of those games, all that DLC has been released onto the various digital storefronts, still free of charge, but until then, the email newsletter was the only way to get the DLC as long as ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/05/20/free-shinobi-costume-dlc-for-super-monkey-ball-banana-rumble-being-offered-via-email-newsletter/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 28, 2024, 01:31:14 am
Sega's Shadow Dancer Comes To Analogue Pocket And MiSTer

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FPGA developer Jotego has just released his long-awaited Sega System 18 core for Analogue Pocket and MiSTer.
The core – which is still in beta and only available to Jotego's Patreon supporters at the moment – already has its first compatible games, with the 1989 arcade classic Shadow Dancer, which forms part of the Shinobi series, leading the charge.
"The beta seems quite solid after a lot of testing, and the game feels great to play," says Jotego. "This is a game that pays back your investment. It does not play tricks on you or abuse of random patterns. Hence, it is a game you can master rather quickly. As you know, ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/segas-shadow-dancer-comes-to-analogue-pocket-and-mister
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 10, 2024, 12:33:58 am
The New Comic Fanzine "Segasational" is Out Now!

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Sonic the Comic the Podcast : "It's STC's birthday today, and to celebrate, some of our favourite talented Humes have gone all-out with a Segasational new fanzine bringing the Sega Superstars into the 21st century! Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe and more - read it for free now!

Download Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hbIGjmFHopDbnfiwxaStdnJJkZH3Meoq/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hbIGjmFHopDbnfiwxaStdnJJkZH3Meoq/view?usp=drivesdk)
Source : https://x.com/sonicpodcast/status/1795943222344048940 (https://x.com/sonicpodcast/status/1795943222344048940)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 01, 2024, 12:40:02 am
Last chance to get free special Shinobi costume for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble!

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Word around the island is that this outfit was once donned by the elite ninjas of the Oboro clan... 🥷
Sign up for SEGA emails before July 2nd to receive your special Shinobi costume for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble!

🍌 > https://bananarumble.com/emailsignup/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 21, 2024, 10:39:23 pm
Homebrew Dev Acquires 'Tengen' Brand

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Now, in 2024, one sole developer by the name of Jeff Silvers has managed to acquire the Tengen name and has used this to create a brand new company called 'Tengen Games'.
According to the website, Silvers had conducted research in 2022 and discovered that nobody owned the Tengen name at the time, so simply began a lengthy process of officially registering it with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The registration is now currently in the 'final stages' of completion.
Rather fittingly, Tengen Games' first title is an unlicensed NES game called Zed and Zee, an 8-bit arcade-style action platformer that can be purchased for the NES, Famicom, and Windows. There's no ...

Article : https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/07/random-homebrew-dev-acquires-tengen-brand-launches-unlicensed-nes-game
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 01, 2024, 08:11:04 pm
🎉 SHinobi-Inspired "Shadow Gangs Zero" (Neo Geo, SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive, SEGA Dreamcast, etc) is now live on Kickstarter! 🎮

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Choose your preferred version: Neo Geo, Megadrive, Dreamcast, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, or Steam.
Don't miss out on this epic journey!

Kickstarter link : https://kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero (https://kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero)
Source : https://x.com/ShadowGangs/status/1818795843756974440 (https://x.com/ShadowGangs/status/1818795843756974440)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 07, 2024, 12:43:41 am
Shadow Gangs Zero is so close now to hitting it's kickstarter goal!

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So close!
If you haven't backed it, then the time is now!
Prequel to Shadow Gangs, released in 2020, this action ninja game is planned on Neo Geo, Genesis/Megadrive, Dreamcast, Steam, and next-gen consoles (PS5, Switch an Xbox).

Link : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero/ (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 12, 2024, 12:57:06 am
Shadow Gangs Zero Kickstarter is 100% Funded!
33 Days to Go!🎮


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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that, thanks to your incredible support, we've officially reached our funding goal! This is a huge milestone, and it wouldn’t have been possible without each and every one of you who believed in the vision of Shadow Gangs Zero. Your passion and dedication are what’s driving this project forward, and we are immensely grateful.
But This Is Just the Beginning…
Hitting our goal means the game is happening, but why stop here? We want to make Shadow Gangs Zero the best it can be, and that’s where our stretch goals come into play.

Introducing Our First Stretch Goal: A New Playable Character!
If we can reach our next funding target, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new playable character: a fierce and skilled blonde ninja girl. She’s not just a reskin—this character will come with her own unique moves, style, and abilities, offering a fresh way to experience the game. Imagine the thrill of battling through levels with her acrobatic skills and lethal precision, adding a whole new layer of gameplay.
This new character is just the start. We've got even more exciting stretch goals planned, including up to two new missions, two new bosses, and ...

Back the game here : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero/
Source : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero/posts/4169910
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 05, 2024, 02:54:40 am
SEGA Asia Publisher Sale 2024 Now!
Like A Dragon: Ishin!, Alien: Isolation, SEGA Mega Drive Classics, and more!


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There's no time like now to be a RGG fan.
Like A Dragon: Ishin!, Lost Judgment, Yakuza 6 and more are now on sale at up to 90% off!
Score the latest deals on RGG titles, Alien: Isolation, Sakura Wars, SEGA Mega Drive Classics, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, and other SEGA games at the SEGA Asia Publisher Sale happening from now till 11 September.

Find out more: https://sales-event-asia.sega.com/sale/en/ (https://sales-event-asia.sega.com/sale/en/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 09, 2024, 02:14:39 am
An early version of the opening movie and gameplay sequences for the upcoming Shinobi title currently in development has been leaked

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Watch the video here : https://x.com/ryanfrombronx/status/1832249373465387169
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 09, 2024, 09:52:22 pm
Shinobi-inspired "Shadow Gangs Zero" (Neo Geo, SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive, SEGA Dreamcast, etc) Kickstarter - New Neo Geo Demo Out Now !
5 Days to Go!🎮


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"🚨 New Shadow Gangs Zero demo with amazing updated graphics is here! 🎮
Download now and experience the action:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14-yXeJgc_vMFDP550Gt2RXSWiuYIhLtc/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14-yXeJgc_vMFDP550Gt2RXSWiuYIhLtc/view?usp=sharing)

Help us reach our stretch goals and make this game epic!

Only the Neo Geo version is ready for demonstration for now.
The Mega Drive will be the next platform to have the game ported to, then the Dreamcast and finally the modern generation consoles and Steam.
I will make Mega Drive updates as soon as we get to it."

Back the game here : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero/ (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero/)
Source : https://x.com/ShadowGangs/status/1832458893621923950 (https://x.com/ShadowGangs/status/1832458893621923950)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 12, 2024, 12:29:21 am
Shinobi Arcade fan port (SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive) - Beta 4 Gamepplay Video

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Missions 1 & 2 complete
No magic, no scoring, no timer
ROM to be released

Source : https://x.com/Genesis8141/status/1833927886153416948
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 23, 2024, 01:22:09 am
SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 3: Arcade meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on November 2, 2024

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For those unaware, Galloping Ghost Arcade is HUGE. Want to play The House of the Dead 1 through 4? How about Monkey Ball with that ridiculous banana joystick? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to play SegaSonic the Hedgehog starring Sonic, Ray and Mighty? They have all those, plus nearly every super scaler game, Sonic the Fighters, Virtua Fighter, Fantasy Zone, Ghost Squad, L.A. Machineguns, Gunblade NY, Shinobi, Altered Beast, The Revenge of Death Adder, All-Stars Racing, and many, many, many more (https://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/games-list/)! Heck I’m just naming off a handful of the SEGA titles. There are OVER 1,000 games!
This event requires no advance ticketing or advance access, simply show up to the arcade and pay them $25 for all day play. The arcade is open from 11am to 2pm the following day, and you are free to come and go as you please – just hang on to that receipt. The meetup will take place between 1:30pm and 6:30pm and will feature impromptu tournaments, arcade and world record attempts and the chance to meet and hang out with ...

Event details here: https://segabits.com/blog/2024/09/12/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-3-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-november-2-2024/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2024/09/12/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-3-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-november-2-2024/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 08, 2024, 08:23:15 pm
Universal Pictures To Adapt Shinobi On The Big Screen

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Universal Pictures will be producing a film adaptation of SEGA’s Shinobi  and the studio has enlisted “Extraction” filmmaker Sam Hargrave and producer Marc Platt to adapt the ninja action-packed franchise for the big screen.
Ken Kobayashi, known for his work on “Sunny” and “Move On”, will be writing the screenplay for “Shinobi.”
Platt and Adam Siegel will produce through Marc Platt Productions. Dmitri M. Johnson will ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/10/08/universal-pictures-to-adapt-shinobi-on-the-big-screen/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2024/10/08/universal-pictures-to-adapt-shinobi-on-the-big-screen/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 08, 2024, 01:55:25 am
Show your loyalty to the clan !

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The Revenge of Shinobi official merch is available now on Amazon!

🥋> https://amzn.to/4eiB8wK
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 08, 2024, 07:47:49 pm
Show your loyalty to the clan !

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🥋> https://amzn.to/4eiB8wK
How 'bout sme clan merch for Oboro Clan and Zeed?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 10, 2024, 10:29:40 pm
How 'bout sme clan merch for Oboro Clan and Zeed?

They only use existing artworks and probably haven't found yet any Oboro Clan / Zeed artworks to use.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 12, 2024, 02:30:30 pm
They only use existing artworks and probably haven't found yet any Oboro Clan / Zeed artworks to use.
Right, too cheap of them to make new ones.

Meanwhile, Warcraft sells Alliance and Horde merch and Harry Potter sells merch in variation of Hogwarts houses. Tribalism sells!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 12, 2024, 07:57:16 pm
Right, too cheap of them to make new ones.

Meanwhile, Warcraft sells Alliance and Horde merch and Harry Potter sells merch in variation of Hogwarts houses. Tribalism sells!

We already got Sonic on variation of merchs and toys.
And some of them are weird enough.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 14, 2024, 12:52:37 am
Indonesia Game Expo Day 01 - Yuzo Koshiro Live Performance Retro Games (Sonic 8-Bit, Revenge of Shinobi, Streets of Rage, etc)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A10dCZY-as

Indonesia Game Expo Day 02 - Yuzo Koshiro Live Performance Wangan Midnight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tz6k2L_PtQ
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 14, 2024, 11:18:25 pm
SEGA Plans to Delist SEGA Classics Games starting December 6th.

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This news might be disappointing for SEGA fans who care about the preservation of the companies’ rich history of video games ranging from arcade to consoles, including myself and fellow SEGAbits writers. As of now, SEGA plans to delist a selection of games and bundles from virtual stores across gaming platforms including Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Playstation starting on December 6th at 11:59pm PST.

Nintendo Switch
SEGA® Genesis Classics™

Playstation
SEGA® Genesis Classics™

Xbox
Altered Beast
Crazy Taxi
SEGA® Genesis Classics™
Golden Axe
Monster World
NiGHTS into Dreams
SEGA Bass Fishing
Shinobi
Sonic the Fighters
Streets of Rage
SVC: ToeJam & Earl
Virtua Fighter 2

Steam
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Soldier
The Revenge of Shinobi
Shadow Dancer
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
...

Read the full list here : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/11/06/sega-plans-to-delist-sega-classics-games-starting-december-6th/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2024/11/06/sega-plans-to-delist-sega-classics-games-starting-december-6th/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 14, 2024, 11:22:10 pm
This Essential Genesis / Mega Drive Book Is Getting An Expanded "Ultimate" Edition

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SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis: Ultimate Works is the new expanded edition of the cult-classic book on the legendary videogame console, available as two exclusive editions.
First published in 2014 as Collected Works, this new edition adds 48 pages of newly-discovered visual material from the Mega Drive/Genesis era. Ahead of general release from Thames & Hudson in September 2025, Read-Only Memory presents two high-production online-only editions featuring the iconic Japanese console branding, both shipping in Spring 2025."
New to this expanded edition are a selection of newly-discovered box art paintings, covering Alien Soldier, Kid Chameleon, The Super Shinobi II, Sonic the Hedgehog, Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium and "many more." You'll also find the original design documents for Bare Knuckle II/Streets of Rage 2, as well as ...

Pre-order your copy now: https://bit.ly/MegaDriveBook
Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/this-essential-genesis-mega-drive-book-is-getting-an-expanded-ultimate-edition
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 17, 2024, 07:45:41 pm
We already got Sonic on variation of merchs and toys.
And some of them are weird enough.

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It looks like they purée'd Knuckles and left only his head!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 17, 2024, 12:38:24 am
GG Shinobi Fan Remake for SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis- Dev Diary 5 - Map Select & More Graphics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOx7NcziwhQ

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 24, 2024, 12:26:39 am
SEGA and My Arcade® team up to launch a new retro tabletop arcade

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The retro tabletop arcade will feature Sonic, Outrun, Revenge of Shinobi, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage.
It will be shown at CES next month, January 7-10, at My Arcade booth #15146 (Central Hall) in Las Vegas!.

Source: https://x.com/MyArcadeRetro/status/1871187749199655333 (https://x.com/MyArcadeRetro/status/1871187749199655333)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on January 07, 2025, 12:16:33 am
SHIP IT!  Shinobi - NeoGeo port by h0ffman is now available!

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Shinobi - Neo Geo Port

This port was made by disassembling the arcade back into source code which ensure all gameplay logic is exactly like the original game.

Features

- Compatible with all NeoGeo systems - MVS/AES/CD
- Arcade dip switch settings ported to software dips
- Additional setting to allow continue on Mission 5 ( for that 1CC training )
- Additional cheats setting

Download via the link below.
Enjoy!

Link: https://h0ffman.itch.io/shinobi-neogeo
Cover source: https://x.com/peachflavor3d/status/1876277610961043787
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on January 08, 2025, 02:02:54 am
Shinobi - NeoGeo port - Gameplay Preview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uv2xHRKms0
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on January 29, 2025, 08:29:49 pm
SEGA Forever Discord Emoji by Jared Plink

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Finally got the OK to share the rest of the emoji I made for SEGA.
Here are the new ones, along with all 114 of them.

Source : https://x.com/DJGRAYcomic/status/1882628755400835391 (https://x.com/DJGRAYcomic/status/1882628755400835391)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 12, 2025, 06:46:42 pm
SEGA Announces SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance; Releases on August 29, 2025

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Battle challenging enemies and epic bosses in a uniquely hand-drawn world. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be available for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S/One, & Steam. Nintendo Switch and physical soon on August 29.
Pre-order now to receive a 10% discount and bonuses along with the Digital Deluxe Edition – includes the Ghost Outfit, 3 days early access, and more.
Read the article for more details on key features and the Digital Deluxe Edition. ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2025/02/12/sega-announces-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-releases-on-august-29-2025/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 17, 2025, 09:40:46 am
SEGA News Bits Live: Sonic CrossWorlds REVEALED + Shinobi RETURNS

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Sony’s State of Play brought us tons of new information on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as well as a full reveal of the new Shinobi game, subtitled Art of Vengeance! Let’s take a look at both trailers and discuss additional details on this SEGA News Bits Live!

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/02/13/sega-news-bits-live-sonic-crossworlds-revealed-shinobi-returns/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/02/13/sega-news-bits-live-sonic-crossworlds-revealed-shinobi-returns/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on February 27, 2025, 12:19:46 am
Streets Of Rage Composer Is "Disappointed" More People Aren't Aware Of His Work

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When you discuss the soundtrack to the Streets of Rage series, one name is likely to crop up first: Yuzo Koshiro. The legendary composer behind the likes of Revenge of Shinobi, ActRaiser, Etrian Odyssey and more is indelibly connected with Sega's belt-scrolling series, and his studio, Ancient, was involved with the development of the second and third instalments, too.
However, what some people aren't aware of is the fact that Koshiro didn't compose the music for Streets of Rage 2 and Streets of Rage 3 alone; he collaborated with the incredibly talented Motohiro Kawashima, who would also return to contribute to Streets of Rage 4 alongside Koshiro. During his career in games, Kawashima worked on titles such as Batman Returns (SMS / Game Gear), Shinobi II (Game Gear), Eye of the Beholder (Sega CD) and Amazing Island (GC).
Kawashima was recently interviewed by Jonathan Tustain, and spoke about ...

Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/streets-of-rage-composer-is-disappointed-more-people-arent-aware-of-his-work (https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/streets-of-rage-composer-is-disappointed-more-people-arent-aware-of-his-work)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on March 30, 2025, 06:13:27 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance getting physical release by Limited Run Games

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SEGA’s official announcement confirms Limited Run Games as the exclusive distributor of the physical release (so it seems, at least in America). This exclusivity has raised concerns among consumers due to Limited Run Games’ historically long fulfillment times. Some customers are still awaiting shipments of the Sonic x Shadow Generations Collector’s Edition, which began pre-orders in ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/03/27/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-getting-physical-release-by-limited-run-games/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/03/27/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-getting-physical-release-by-limited-run-games/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 10, 2025, 02:02:36 am
Back With a Vengeance! Sega's Shinobi - The Games & The Legacy

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance - available August 29th. Preorder now and save 10%!

If you would like to know more about Shinobi Art of Vengeance, please take a look at the following links!

Article : https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 23, 2025, 03:12:45 am
Jakks Pacific's Tangle the Lemur, Joe Musashi, and Gilius Thunderhead Figures Out Now!

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Good news for IDW fans!
Tangle the Lemur is getting a limited-edition figure in Jakks Pacific's SEGA All-Stars line, just like Metal Virus' Sonic!
She'll be part of Series 3 and will be joined by Joe Musashi and Gilius Thunderhead.

Source: https://x.com/sonicparadise/status/1914518590482420048 (https://x.com/sonicparadise/status/1914518590482420048)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 23, 2025, 11:00:42 pm
Data Discs is having a B-stocm sale at the moment!

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Here's a full list of what vinyls they have as of 2105 hours GMT tonight.
A good chance to plug any gaps in your collections of SEGA Vinyls!

Link : https://data-discs.com/products/b-stock-sale
Source: https://x.com/TheRetroMartin/status/1915135181347860843 (https://x.com/TheRetroMartin/status/1915135181347860843)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 24, 2025, 12:31:14 am
ON SALE NOW! Save $40 off Sega Game Gear systems with Code SAVE40 on DKOLDIES!

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DKOldies Is Not Your Typical Online Store.
DKOldies is an online retro video game store located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, that specializes in caring for original Nintendo N64s, Game Cubes, Wiis, and more original game systems and accessories from the 80's and 90's.

Link : http://dkoldies.com/game-gear (http://dkoldies.com/game-gear)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 28, 2025, 03:00:40 am
New SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Trailer Showcases Stage Introduction; Website Unveils Details on Prologue with New and Returning Characters!

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Pre-order SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance to receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and the Fortune Hunter Amulet. Opt for the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition to play 3 days early and receive the Ghost Outfit, Medic Lite Amulet, In-Game Currency, Digital Artbook & Soundtrack, and the SEGA Villains Stage, featuring bosses based on iconic SEGA villains.
The official synopsis of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and character biographies :

PROLOUGE

A paramilitary faction known as ENE Corp seizes territories across the world, decimating their defenses in little time.
Only one threat to their dominion remains: the Oboro Clan, led by ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/04/25/new-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-trailer-showcases-stage-introduction-website-unveils-details-on-prologue-with-new-and-returning-characters/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on April 29, 2025, 12:32:02 am
Power the Next Level!

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In honor of Shinobi coming back, we’re taking the SEGA Forever discord to the Next Level 🕹️

Join us for early first looks at new SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance content, exclusive peeks at Next Level titles, and much more!

Link: https://discord.gg/segaforever (https://discord.gg/segaforever)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 15, 2025, 02:16:57 am
SEGA plans new announcements at Last Vegas Licensing Expo 2025

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SEGA has a boatload of beloved and invigorating IPs and it plans to make some special announcements regarding these at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo during its SEGA showcase.
We know the company has a new Crazy Taxi game, Jet Set Radio and Shinobi games in the works, so it will be interesting to see what else they have been ...

Article: https://mynintendonews.com/2025/05/08/sega-plans-new-announcements-at-licensing-expo-and-sega-showcase/ (https://mynintendonews.com/2025/05/08/sega-plans-new-announcements-at-licensing-expo-and-sega-showcase/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 19, 2025, 03:56:56 am
Take a Behind the Scenes look at SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance from Lizardcube!

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SEGA has uploaded the first behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance featuring the creative minds at Lizardcube, makers of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and Streets of Rage 4, as they discuss their unique approach to bringing the story and art to ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/15/take-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-from-lizardcube/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/15/take-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-from-lizardcube/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 21, 2025, 09:16:06 pm
Pre-orders for physical version of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance open on May 30th at Limited Run Games

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Limited Run Games have announced that pre-orders for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance are set to open May 30th with Standard, Classic and Collector’s editions available. As usual with Limited Run Games, the cheapest option is the game only, the middle option has a classic case with steelbook (for this game, it’s a Genesis style box) and the collector’s option has a soundtrack CD, classic case, steelbook, statue, art book, art board, and ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/21/pre-orders-for-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-open-on-may-30th-at-limited-run-games/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/21/pre-orders-for-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-open-on-may-30th-at-limited-run-games/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 22, 2025, 02:17:56 am
New SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Stage “Neo City” Revealed!

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In this stage, prepare to leap, dodge, and battle your way across the rooftops of Neo City! Track your enemies from the shadows, mark your next target, and unleash your vengeance with every strike. The stage is also filled with nods and easter eggs. How many were you able to ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/20/new-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-stage-neo-city-revealed/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/20/new-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-stage-neo-city-revealed/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 27, 2025, 01:14:11 am
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World Remake (Fan Game) for SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive is in the Work!

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Pigsy : "A big thanks to John Emery for producing the first new music track for our Alex Kidd in Shinobi World Mega Drive / Genesis remake.
This one in particular really hits me in the nostalgia feels!
Have a listen and let him know what you think!

Apart from the music, I already have a couple of people doing some early graphical work on the game, just so that we can get started. Once we have the basic game structure in place, then it would be great for people following the tutorials to each chip in a bit too!"

Source: https://x.com/PigsyRetro/status/1915383238379659491 (https://x.com/PigsyRetro/status/1915383238379659491)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 28, 2025, 02:27:56 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Story Trailer Revealed Showcasing Joe Musashi’s Quest For Vengeance

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The trailer illustrates protagonist Joe Musashi’s tragic story, taking viewers through the loss of his village and the deadly curse placed upon the Oboro Clan. Left with nothing, his sole focus becomes defeating those responsible for burning his village to the ground – Lord Ruse and the ENE Corp. However, the path ahead holds many challenges, for Lord Ruse wields a powerful stolen artifact that grants him immortality. Nothing and no one can stand in his way… or can they? Rise to the challenge and ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/27/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-story-trailer-revealed-showcasing-joe-musashis-quest-for-vengeance/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 29, 2025, 02:21:27 am
The Sega Master System is still being made and sold in Brazil 36 years later

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It’s not a clone or a bootleg, but it’s also not the original hardware either. In Brazil, the Sega Master System lives on as a licensed, ROM-on-Chip (RoC) console. It's basically like a self-contained emulator—still manufactured and stocked on retail shelves, preloaded with 132 classic games. 40 years after its original release, and 36 years since it made its way to Brazil, the 8-bit system that vanished from shelves elsewhere is alive and well.

This isn’t just retro gaming dressed up as a collector’s item. Brazil has an incredibly unique and fascinating gaming culture, born out of frustrating tariff policies and other factors that isolated them from the greater global gaming industry. The original Master System was hugely popular in Brazil, manufactured in-country by TecToy, the electronics company that still sells it to this day. In its newest iteration, it’s a practical, affordable, and accessible console marketed to lower-income families and ...

Article: https://www.xda-developers.com/the-sega-master-system-is-still-being-made-and-sold-in-brazil-36-years-later/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 29, 2025, 11:01:51 pm
Explore the Story of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance in this "Behind the Game Vol.1" Video

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Continuing the behind the scenes development of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, SEGA has uploaded new video with Lizardcube showcasing a teaser on the game’s story where Joe Musashi seeks vengeance against the villainous, Lord Ruse.
The video highlights the game’s cinematic storytelling, art style, and music, promising a magical and immersive experience with developers expressing their passion for ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/28/explore-the-story-of-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-in-this-behind-the-game-video/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on May 30, 2025, 01:07:37 am
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World Fan Art by Non Non 🇵🇸💔

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Sauce: https://x.com/Nsomiy23/status/1759447602242736605 (https://x.com/Nsomiy23/status/1759447602242736605)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 02, 2025, 03:32:04 am
⚠️ MERCH DROP ALERT ⚠️

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance gear is here!
Suit up like Joe Musashi and watch the latest trailer now.

Shop: https://amzn.to/3HeqFrg
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 03, 2025, 01:31:51 am
Learn How Lizardcube Pitched SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance to SEGA With "Behind the Game Vol.2" Video

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SEGA has uploaded another Behind the Studio video for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance where Lizardcube shares insights on the development process of the upcoming action platformer title. In this video, Lizardcube also share details on how the team pitched the new Shinobi game to SEGA with new elements while maintaining original aspects of past titles and inspirations used for ....

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/29/learn-how-lizardcube-pitched-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-to-sega-with-behind-the-studio-vol-2/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/29/learn-how-lizardcube-pitched-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-to-sega-with-behind-the-studio-vol-2/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 04, 2025, 05:49:27 am
SEGA looking at Shinobi: Art of Vengeance as a chance to fully revive the Shinobi franchise

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“We didn’t just want to go and make remasters or remakes of all the titles that are already around,” Shimomura says. “We want people to enjoy and be satisfied by what we put out there, and find ways to create new Sega fans.”
According to Shimomura-san, Shinobi felt like the perfect IP to start with as, in his eyes, the underlying DNA of all the greatest Sega action games began with the Shinobi arcade game. As luck would have it, a new Shinobi title was the first thing that developer Lizardcube pitched to Sega following the release of their previous two classic Sega revivals Streets of Rage 4 and Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, and like with those two games, Sega loved their pitch.
“Getting the tone right in terms of art, in terms of vibe, in terms of different setup, but the gameplay, sometimes people don’t remember the gameplay exactly; they just remember playing a ninja and being a fast action game for the time,” Fiquet says. “So, they want a fast action game, but it’s not the same thing as in the ‘90s on the Genesis. A fast action-platformer game has a lot of competition now. It needs to appeal to modern gamers, which, in my opinion, is ...”

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/28/sega-looking-at-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-as-a-chance-to-fully-revive-the-shinobi-franchise/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/05/28/sega-looking-at-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-as-a-chance-to-fully-revive-the-shinobi-franchise/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 05, 2025, 01:06:21 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | Combat Trailer

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SEGA and Lizardcube unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming 2D action platformer SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™, launching on August 29, 2025. The new trailer highlights the game’s combat and the various weapons and abilities players can wield in their quest to master the ninja arts. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/06/02/new-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-combat-trailer-released/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/06/02/new-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-combat-trailer-released/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 18, 2025, 01:14:57 am
Check Out A Quick Overview of the Combat System for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

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Lizardcube gives us an insight on how combat mechanics work in SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and a glimpse of the Amulet system that gives players options to choose their own play style while also encouraging players to use tactics to their ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/06/03/check-out-a-quick-overview-of-the-combat-system-for-shinobi-art-of-vengeance/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 19, 2025, 05:39:33 am
Tee Lopes and Yuzo Koshiro announced working for the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance soundtrack!

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We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the incredible Tee Lopes and the legendary Yuzo Koshiro for the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance soundtrack!

Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/1935389592900759896
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 20, 2025, 12:47:10 am
Melodies Zone celebrates Sega’s 65th anniversary with a new fan remix album

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June 3rd was the 65th anniversary of our lord and master favorite video game developer and publisher, Sega, and to celebrate the occasion, the video game fan cover music label Melodies Zone is releasing an all new Sega album. Melodies Zone’s new Sega fan remix album, simply titled “Sega 65th Anniversary”, contains 20 fan covers from Sega’s storied history, from artists like Kamikaze Bitch, A-bug, Chief Takinawa, and Klaymore. Here is a full list of tracks featured on the album:

Let’s Go Away (Daytona USA) by Kamikaze Bitch
After Burner (After Burner II) by Kamikaze Bitch
Electric Tooth Brush (Jet Set Radio) by A-bug and Kamikaze Bitch
Start! – Opa-Opa (Fantasy Zone) by Kamikaze Bitch
The Machine (Ecco the Dolphin) by Matt Frequencies and Kamikaze Bitch
Lava Reef Zone Act 2 (Sonic & Knuckles) by Repolarised
Pioneer 2 (Phantasy Star Online) by Kamikaze Bitch
Buggie Running Beeps 01 (Rez) by タイムマシン Funky Time Machine and Kamikaze Bitch
Wilderness (Golden Axe) by Klaymore
Splash Wave (Out Run) by Kamikaze Bitch
Egg Carrier ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/06/06/melodies-zone-celebrates-segas-65th-anniversary-with-a-new-fan-remix-album/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/06/06/melodies-zone-celebrates-segas-65th-anniversary-with-a-new-fan-remix-album/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 20, 2025, 02:08:30 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | Behind the Studio: Vol 3

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In Volume 3 of 'Behind the Studio,' we delve into the creative vision of Lizardcube, exploring the gameplay direction behind SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

Link : https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 22, 2025, 11:24:49 pm
There's still time to pick up Retro Gamer 273, which includes a guide to some of the Sega Game Gear's very best games!

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The Retro Gamer Guide To The Game Gear If you thought the Game Gear was full of simple Master System ports you may need to think again.
Nick Thorpe is here to highlight just how capable the console actually is

Link: https://shop.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gamer-273-premium/dp/e6337405
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 23, 2025, 04:11:36 am
SHINOBI x YDB & Dirty Magic Colab

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We're excited to announce a new partnership between SEGA's iconic ninja franchise SHINOBI and Dirty Magic, the upcoming apparel brand from YDB of the Wu Legacy. Limited release merchandise now available at Hot Topic.

Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/1936091874751619233 (https://x.com/SEGA/status/1936091874751619233)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 24, 2025, 01:56:21 am
Tee Lopes and Yuzo Koshiro announced working for the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance soundtrack!

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Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/1935389592900759896 (https://x.com/SEGA/status/1935389592900759896)

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance - Tee Lopes Special Video Message

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nErV-ejrpVc
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on June 25, 2025, 08:06:01 pm
Get ready to dive into some incredible worlds at Japan Expo 2025 🔥

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🎮 Play SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
⚔️ Try out Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
And catch both on the Japan Expo stage show!

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://ticket.japan-expo.com/en/evenements/japan-expo-paris-2025
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 02, 2025, 03:33:28 am
The new SEGA Shop is open for business!

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Today’s the day!

The one-stop shop for all your SEGA merch has arrived.

Shipping to US, Canada, EMEA and LATAM

Link : https://bit.ly/4eoStpa
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 02, 2025, 04:13:58 am
On June 28 (Sat) and 29 (Sun), Sega participated in the "G-Fusion Game Fest Beijing" held in Beijing, China.

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The booth for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance attracted many visitors, as it was the first time the game was available for trial play in China. 
Additionally, a bunch of "ninjas" appeared around the booth 🥷🏻, exciting the crowd at the venue!

Source: https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1940334849895850218
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 08, 2025, 01:41:18 am
🚨 New SHINOBI merch drop 🚨

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We’re thrilled to announce the latest drop of SHINOBI-themed apparel and products. This collection celebrates our iconic ninja franchise and features exclusive designs in collaboration with Dirty Magic, the innovative apparel brand by YDB of the Wu legacy.

Explore the collection today!

Link: : https://bit.ly/4kqLVaV
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 08, 2025, 09:04:19 pm
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | Lord ruse Trailer

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPCdiM8yi3g

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Lord Ruse has been waiting for this moment.
And, so have we.
He’s not just a villain...he’s the reason Joe lost everything.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launching on August 29th.

Link : https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance (https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 14, 2025, 12:53:24 am
REPRESSES!

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Due to popular demand, the following vinyl titles are now available again!

SONIC CD
SHENMUE
STREETS OF RAGE 2
SHINOBI III
SONIC MANIA

Available to pre-order from today (while stocks last) from link below.


Link : http://data-discs.com (http://data-discs.com)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 15, 2025, 04:35:09 am
"SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance" DX Pack comes with acrylic block, teacup, tapestry, and more. 

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The "DX Pack" available for purchase at the Sega Store Online comes with exclusive bonuses, including an acrylic block featuring Joe Musashi in action, a teacup, a tapestry, and more. 
Don’t miss out on these luxurious items available only in the link below!

Reserve yours here : https://ebten.jp/sega/p/7015025082911 (https://ebten.jp/sega/p/7015025082911)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 17, 2025, 08:10:10 pm
SEGA boss wants to revive the SEGA spirit of the 80s and 90s

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Speaking to The Game Business Mr. Utsumi said he wants SEGA to cover all bases going forward and have software for everyone, “I’d really like to revive that SEGA spirit. Sometime around 2000, even around the 1980s, we were regarded as a very cultural company. If you compare it to the music industry, I believe SEGA brings rock and roll. In the arcade business, we really had a rock and roll mindset and trying to provide new stuff. So nowadays, we want Sega to always be trying something different, while ..."

Article : https://mynintendonews.com/2025/07/12/sega-boss-wants-to-revive-the-sega-spirit-of-the-80s-and-90s/ (https://mynintendonews.com/2025/07/12/sega-boss-wants-to-revive-the-sega-spirit-of-the-80s-and-90s/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 17, 2025, 08:10:57 pm
Slash your enemies in style.

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Claim the SEGA Blue Outfit for Joe in SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, designed for the ultimate ninja.
Sign up for SEGA Account, link your platform, and claim* your outfit when it goes live on August 26th.

Sign up: https://sega.com/rewards
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 18, 2025, 01:05:01 am
SEGA STORE TOKYO in SHIBUYA PARCO - LAUNCH TRAILER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0PxWNbUKJI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0PxWNbUKJI)

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SEGA is thrilled to announce that SEGA STORE TOKYO, SEGA's first official retail outlet in Japan, will open on the sixth floor of Shibuya PARCO on July 18, 2025.

SEGA has created numerous characters and intellectual properties in its more than 60-year history and continues to drive high-quality entertainment content on a global scale through the promotion of the transmedia strategy.

A key part of this endeavor involves opening SEGA STORE TOKYO, the first flagship store in Japan, following the successful May 2025 launch of SEGA STORE SHANGHAI. Located in Shibuya, a hub for Japanese entertainment and culture, SEGA STORE TOKYO offers huge selection of items such as ...

Article: https://www.sega.co.jp/en/release/250701_1.html (https://www.sega.co.jp/en/release/250701_1.html)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 23, 2025, 02:07:55 am
From July 11 (Fri) to 13 (Sun), Sega participated in "Bilibili World 2025," one of China's largest real-world events, held in Shanghai, China!

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The centerpiece of the Sega booth was the 'Sonic Racing Crossworld' area, equipped with a demo stage.
Many attendees also got to try out the 'SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance' booth, which featured ninjas!

Source: https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1947907069203648784
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 24, 2025, 12:43:23 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | "Fish Market Stage" Trailer

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVMA2LagwOI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVMA2LagwOI)

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Not everything that’s rotten here is fish. 🐟⚔️

The Fish Market is a tense, grimy underworld teeming with danger, where shadows hide blades and enemies lurks at every corner. Bring your sharpest strategies and every move in your arsenal.

SHINOBI Art of Vengeance available August 29, 2025!

Link : https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance (https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 25, 2025, 03:15:25 am
Shinobi x Brian Rood Collaboration Announced at San Diego Comic-Con

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SEGA: "Excited to announce our collaboration with renowned artist Brian Rood, bringing a fresh take on Classic SEGA Shinobi!
Celebrate the nostalgia and artistry of the series at San Diego Comic-Con.
Visit booth #1929 to see Brian's work in person!"

Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/1948492528438612270 (https://x.com/SEGA/status/1948492528438612270)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 29, 2025, 01:15:16 am
26 years ago today, the game engine M.U.G.E.N was originally released on PC via a public beta (Version 9X.07.27 Beta).

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M.U.G.E.N, designed by Elecbyte, is a 2D fighting game engine that is enables you to create commercial-quality fighting games. Almost everything can be customized, from individual characters to stages, as well as the look and feel of the game.
The majority of content created for M.U.G.E.N tend to be distributed as individual characters, stages or motifs. Assembling a game is as simple as downloading the content of your choice, and configuring M.U.G.E.N to know about it.
M.U.G.E.N is designed to be used by people with little or no programming experience, but with some artistic talent and patience to learn. Of course, having some programming background does give you a bit of a headstart. However, if you are just looking to play with downloaded content, all you need to know is how to unzip files and edit a text file.

Source: https://x.com/WhiterKintobor/status/1680686752338460674
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on July 30, 2025, 10:36:34 pm
SEGA is returning to gamescom next month!

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gamescom is one of the world's largest event for computer and video games.
20 - 24 August 2025, Cologne

Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/1950557162029121599
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 01, 2025, 01:20:21 am
Play the SHINOBI Art of Vengeance's free demo now!

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Play the free demo now! Experience an enhanced version of the first stage, Oboro Village. Master the way of the shinobi, execute the ninja arts with precision, and journey through a stylized world. Enjoy a thrilling challenge with enhanced ninja abilities, greater enemy variety, unlocked hidden trial and a modified shop system. Once you've conquered the stage, push your skills further by replaying it in Arcade Mode and aim for the highest score. Play for free on PS4/PS5, Xbox, Steam and Nintendo Switch. SHINOBI Art of Vengeance releases August 29

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/31/persona-3-reload-yakuza-kiwami-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-free-demo-available-now/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/31/persona-3-reload-yakuza-kiwami-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-free-demo-available-now/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 04, 2025, 03:40:45 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Players' Reactions + Dev Interview | Japan Expo 2025

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We brought SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance to Japan Expo in Paris 🥷
Hear from the developers of the game, as well as impressions from some of the first players!

If you missed out, don’t worry! Play the free demo now: https://bit.ly/ShinobiAOV
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 18, 2025, 06:02:15 am
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World Remake (Sega Mega Drive / Genesis) Fan Game - August 2025 Update!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIzRoiIBsMs

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 19, 2025, 12:33:37 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance:  Dr. Eggman, Desert, Speedrun Challenge, etc

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Who’s that lurking in the shadows? Prepare to unleash the power of the Shinobi and face off against legendary bosses in the SEGA® Villains Stage of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™!
The first challenger stepping forward to take on Joe Musashi is the evil genius from the Sonic the Hedgehog™ series, Dr. Eggman. Pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance now to save 10% and unlock the SEGA Villains Stage when it releases early 2026.
More enemies ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/08/18/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-dlc-dr-eggman-stage-revealed-ydb-music-trailer-speedrun-challenge-kicks-off/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 20, 2025, 05:08:06 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | "Ene Corp" Trailer

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From bizarre experiments to unnatural horrors, ENE Corp is home to a host of deadly enemies.
Ready your katana, and exact your vengeance.

Link : https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance (https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 21, 2025, 03:39:36 pm
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance:  Dr. Eggman, Desert, Speedrun Challenge, etc

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy9uxM1cqi0

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/08/18/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-dlc-dr-eggman-stage-revealed-ydb-music-trailer-speedrun-challenge-kicks-off/
Dr. Eggman taking on shinobi? ... Then again, he'll probably have better odds given how fast and powerful Sonic is on the regular.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | "Ene Corp" Trailer

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey9IkI-Rig4

Link : https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance (https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance)
Is that Mother Brain?
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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 24, 2025, 10:10:06 pm
Dr. Eggman taking on shinobi? ... Then again, he'll probably have better odds given how fast and powerful Sonic is on the regular.

This is younger version of Eggman, right?

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He doesn't have same experience compared to the modern version yet (who at least have beaten Sonic once in Sonic Forces).

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Is that Mother Brain?
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Similar design but it's probably an embryo or clone of Hydra (one of the bosses from Shinobi 3).

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThsXvDdrEQ
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 26, 2025, 04:34:19 pm
This is younger version of Eggman, right?

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He doesn't have same experience compared to the modern version yet (who at least have beaten Sonic once in Sonic Forces).

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Ooth! I hope Dr. Eggman knows what he's doing.
Similar design but it's probably an embryo or clone of Hydra (one of the bosses from Shinobi 3).

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThsXvDdrEQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThsXvDdrEQ)
Ah. That make sense.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 27, 2025, 01:52:03 am
Ooth! I hope Dr. Eggman knows what he's doing.

Hey, you should root for Joe Musashi instead of Eggman.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 27, 2025, 05:09:18 pm
Hey, you should root for Joe Musashi instead of Eggman.

(https://media.tenor.com/r3ZATFxs-oMAAAAM/donatello-doubt.gif)
I'm just curious how Dr. Eggman shows up.
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/1ac2937b46d5be1c5c71cd1a13fefeea/tumblr_p8ukfwi6pM1rl6boko4_400.gifv)

Also, given I pre-ordered it on Steam, I got the game.
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/86f1afc2b8770d2fa690ae084b9b0c25/tumblr_nyti2vFKdK1sqf5tdo3_400.gifv)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 27, 2025, 10:20:09 pm
I'm just curious how Dr. Eggman shows up.
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/1ac2937b46d5be1c5c71cd1a13fefeea/tumblr_p8ukfwi6pM1rl6boko4_400.gifv)

Also, given I pre-ordered it on Steam, I got the game.
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/86f1afc2b8770d2fa690ae084b9b0c25/tumblr_nyti2vFKdK1sqf5tdo3_400.gifv)

I guess you pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition then,
because regular edition didn't get the 3-day early access treatment.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 27, 2025, 10:22:15 pm
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance ❘ Launch Trailer

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzZbLAZXoAAfPUx?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzWP9dPa4AMjTBI?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzWP9gpa4AgzD2O?format=jpg&name=small)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGLvm8hASbw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGLvm8hASbw)

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"Brutal, Beautiful, Brilliant- THEGAMER"
See what critics are saying about SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.
Available August 29th on PlayStation 5 | 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

For those who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition, enjoy 3-day early access and start playing NOW!
Wield the katana, and obliterate all who stand in your way!

Waiting to get a taste of vengeance? Try the DEMO!

Link : https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance (https://www.sega.com/shinobi/shinobi-art-of-vengeance)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 28, 2025, 04:49:57 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance ❘ YDB “The Path Just Begun” + World of Shinobi Trailer

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzZqqa6bgAEuqbl?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzZqqbVa4AEVpuh?format=jpg&name=small)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q_PUpHy5_4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmt8Pc7mywo

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The YDB x SHINOBI partnership celebrates two parallel journeys as the mic is passed on to a new generation with YDB and Wu Legacy, and SEGA enters a new era with its beloved SHINOBI franchise. As one of SEGA’s most iconic franchises, SHINOBI is reimagined for a new generation of players with the upcoming SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, mirroring YBD’s role as the next torchbearer of a musical legacy rooted in martial arts mythology, East-meets-West style and cultural defiance. To purchase the single, ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/08/21/young-dirty-bastard-releases-original-shinobi-song-alongside-new-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-trailer-available-now/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 29, 2025, 09:06:09 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is OUT Now! Happy Playing!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gzc-RXfWoAA1kKX?format=jpg&name=small)

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzWP9cCa4AIbxNd?format=jpg&name=small)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUNx8EVllQI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUNx8EVllQI)

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In celebration of the game’s launch, the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance x Kinjaz unique dance collaboration manifests with a choreographed dance routine set to music from SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and Young Dirty Bastard’s (YDB) SHINOBI-inspired song The Path Just Begun. The performance is set against a massive LED backdrop showcasing visuals from different stages of the game, blending gaming and ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/08/28/sega-reveals-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-x-kinjaz-unique-dance-collaboration/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/08/28/sega-reveals-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-x-kinjaz-unique-dance-collaboration/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 29, 2025, 09:33:35 am
I guess you pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition then,
because regular edition didn't get the 3-day early access treatment.
True. I still don't have a Sega Account, and don't need one given I got the blue Shinobi uniform.
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Yeah, I probably could've got it for free with the account, but it was only £1.69

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 30, 2025, 03:07:07 am
True. I still don't have a Sega Account, and don't need one given I got the blue Shinobi uniform.
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/9a031c19df13173f34e7bceda80b62cb/f19a89d58118c194-37/s400x600/e49dd3882db2baf275208c5a7e2638a86c42762a.gifv)
Yeah, I probably could've got it for free with the account, but it was only £1.69

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/647e1802ed528ba7fa8fb4dac728c94c/2509d9d988c90492-a3/s400x600/e4827a55a9d26b99417bdc41d3511801aa0a4f9d.gifv)

I only pre-ordered regular edition on Switch so no 3-day early access treatment for me. I started playing on the release date.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzeVntSbkAEHUlR?format=jpg&name=small)

I'm still salty about "digital deluxe" thing with SEGA after shameless pull they did in Sonic Origins.
They forced me to buy the same contents again since they put the digital deluxe content in "Plus" upgrade with no option to buy only the new contents.
The new contents are about $5 but they priced it $10 since it includes the digital deluxe content that we already have.
Well, the difference is just $5 but it's not just about the money.
It's about how you treat your consumers fair and square.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 30, 2025, 11:38:46 am
I only pre-ordered regular edition on Switch so no 3-day early access treatment for me. I started playing on the release date.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzeVntSbkAEHUlR?format=jpg&name=small)

I'm still salty about "digital deluxe" thing with SEGA after shameless pull they did in Sonic Origins.
They forced me to buy the same contents again since they put the digital deluxe content in "Plus" upgrade with no option to buy only the new contents.
The new contents are about $5 but they priced it $10 since it includes the digital deluxe content that we already have.
Well, the difference is just $5 but it's not just about the money.
It's about how you treat your consumers fair and square.
Sega's marketing is bad at times. I'm salty given I already own Sonic Generations Collection (https://store.steampowered.com/app/), but Sonic X Shadow Generations doesn't offer a discount on Steam for anyone who already owns Sonic Generations.

They could've at least sold Shadow Generations seperately and offer the changes to Sonic Generations as a DLC for the original game.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2025, 03:03:02 am
Sega's marketing is bad at times. I'm salty given I already own Sonic Generations Collection (https://store.steampowered.com/app/), but Sonic X Shadow Generations doesn't offer a discount on Steam for anyone who already owns Sonic Generations.

They could've at least sold Shadow Generations seperately and offer the changes to Sonic Generations as a DLC for the original game.

Yeah. Plus there is Denuvo thing ... that makes it hard for their games to get "Overwhelmingly Positive" user reviews since there are always fans who kept downvote it for the game having Denuvo.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 01, 2025, 01:44:49 am
Save 10% on NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Steam bundle!⚔️

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzhldosW4AApeZV?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gy-XSWyWUAAT6q4?format=jpg&name=small)

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🎉 Congrats to SEGA and Lizardcube on the launch of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance!🥷
To celebrate, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance are joining forces in an epic Steam bundle!⚔️
Save 10%, and get double the ninjas, double the thrill!

Link: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/58347/Path_of_the_Ninja_Bundle/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 03, 2025, 02:54:48 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance! - Patch for Nintendo Switch Version Incoming

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SEGA: "Thank you to all the fans for supporting SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance!
We are aware of the feedback related to the resolution of the game on Nintendo Switch and are currently working on a patch to address this.
It will take a little time before we are able to deploy the patch, so please stay tuned for future updates on timing.
We really appreciate your patience in the meantime!"

Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/1963065407083855997
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 03, 2025, 06:02:14 pm
Yeah. Plus there is Denuvo thing ... that makes it hard for their games to get "Overwhelmingly Positive" user reviews since there are always fans who kept downvote it for the game having Denuvo.
Why is Denuvo bad? I mean, if others say it's bad then sure, but I won't stop getting Sega games over it.
Save 10% on NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Steam bundle!⚔️

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzhldosW4AApeZV?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gy-XSWyWUAAT6q4?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzZqqYka4AI1EfJ?format=jpg&name=small)

Link: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/58347/Path_of_the_Ninja_Bundle/ (https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/58347/Path_of_the_Ninja_Bundle/)
I've noticed fans have been pitting these games against one another of late.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f9/b8/a3/f9b8a350a8c4fee0d6361e981cb11c56.gif)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 03, 2025, 10:55:08 pm
Why is Denuvo bad? I mean, if others say it's bad then sure, but I won't stop getting Sega games over it.

Well, denuvo can increase CPU usage, leading to performance issues like longer load times, frame rate drops, and overall worse optimization.
If you played the single player game, it doesn't matter much.
But if it's a competitive online games, it could be frustating.

Also for Steam Deck ... Denuvo causes problems on the Steam Deck mainly by triggering its activation limit, locking users out for 24 hours when changing the Proton version or machine ID. These frequent hardware changes are misinterpreted by Denuvo as new devices, even when the device itself hasn't changed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7665_CUJu6k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7665_CUJu6k)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BziQDFas6UA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BziQDFas6UA)

The irony of denuvo is that ... everyone except pirates are affected by it.

I've noticed fans have been pitting these games against one another of late.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f9/b8/a3/f9b8a350a8c4fee0d6361e981cb11c56.gif)

It's kinda different though.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound's most challgening things are the bosses while SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance are the jumping platforms.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 07, 2025, 08:01:54 pm
Well, denuvo can increase CPU usage, leading to performance issues like longer load times, frame rate drops, and overall worse optimization.
If you played the single player game, it doesn't matter much.
But if it's a competitive online games, it could be frustating.

Also for Steam Deck ... Denuvo causes problems on the Steam Deck mainly by triggering its activation limit, locking users out for 24 hours when changing the Proton version or machine ID. These frequent hardware changes are misinterpreted by Denuvo as new devices, even when the device itself hasn't changed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7665_CUJu6k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7665_CUJu6k)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BziQDFas6UA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BziQDFas6UA)

The irony of denuvo is that ... everyone except pirates are affected by it.
I see. I guess I never had those issues because I usually play by myself/
It's kinda different though.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound's most challgening things are the bosses while SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance are the jumping platforms.
True, but they're both ninja platforming games, but it's good they have variations of reasons to set them apart than whose the better ninja.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 08, 2025, 12:26:47 am
True, but they're both ninja platforming games, but it's good they have variations of reasons to set them apart than whose the better ninja.

They may be equal in 2D version but in 3D version unfortunately Ninja Gaiden has moved forward so far compares to Shinobi.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GiAF11WWoAAwJC9?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 08, 2025, 01:38:44 am
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Fan Art by AlmiranteBodoke

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzypcW6XsAAzeiB?format=jpg&name=small)

Source: https://x.com/AlmiranteBodoke/status/1962629848964223148
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 08, 2025, 01:41:25 am
Joe Musashi Fan Art by GamingYoshiFanatic

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuPxgp8WQAA-KY_?format=jpg&name=small)

Source: https://x.com/GamingyoshiF/status/1937657819446280614
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 08, 2025, 01:42:56 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance | Accolades Trailer

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G0S79wBXYAAmL7s?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G0S79wYXYAAce1T?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G0S791LW4AABpK3?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G0S79ydWMAA9JGh?format=jpg&name=small)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JupnR4zZFEw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JupnR4zZFEw)

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Play SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance NOW! Master the way of the SHINOBI and experience incredible ninja action.
 
Available Now:  PlayStation 5 | 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

Articles: https://segabits.com/blog/tag/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/ (https://segabits.com/blog/tag/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 08, 2025, 02:09:50 am
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 23, 2025 - Digital Games

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1. Tiny Book Shop
2. Hollow Knight
3. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
...
28. Balatro
29. Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
30. Resident Evil 5

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-august-23-2025/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-august-23-2025/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 08, 2025, 02:14:02 am
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 23, 2025 - All Games

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1. Tiny Book Shop
2. Super Mario Party Jamboree
3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
...
19. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
20. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition

...
29. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game
30. Date Everything

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-august-23-2025/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 08, 2025, 08:45:29 am
They may be equal in 2D version but in 3D version unfortunately Ninja Gaiden has moved forward so far compares to Shinobi.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GiAF11WWoAAwJC9?format=jpg&name=small)
A match up between Joe Mushasi and Ryu Hayabusa does seem unfair. Especially given Hayabusa uses advance tech along with ancient ninjutsu.

But what about Ryu Hayabusa vs Hotsuma?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 09, 2025, 02:07:57 am
A match up between Joe Mushasi and Ryu Hayabusa does seem unfair. Especially given Hayabusa uses advance tech along with ancient ninjutsu.

But what about Ryu Hayabusa vs Hotsuma?

Oh yeah, that's more fair.
I wonder if Ryu Hayabusa from the classsic NES Ninja Gaiden series and the modern games are same person or not.
For the original 1988 arcade and classic NES game, Ninja Gaiden series is set in a retro-futuristic version of the 1980s but the subsequent modern series started in present times (2004).
I know Hattori Hanzō (whose name are used in various games) is a name passed down from one person to another.
In real life, there's a total of five people in history have used this name.
But Ryu Hayabusa doesn't seem to be the case.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 10, 2025, 01:02:54 am
Eric Haze Collaborates with SEGA on Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Virtua Fighter Art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ4BIdiKGtU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ4BIdiKGtU)

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SEGA has teamed up with legendary artist Eric Haze for a new collaboration that’s got us feeling all kinds of nostalgic. If you’ve ever played Jet Set Radio, you’ve seen Haze’s work, he was a key contributor to the original game’s iconic look. Now, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the franchise, he’s back with a fresh new design and custom SEGA logos.
But it’s not just about Jet Set Radio. This partnership is a full-on celebration of SEGA’s history. Haze is also creating unique art for classic titles like ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/03/eric-haze-collaborates-with-sega-on-jet-set-radio-shinobi-and-virtua-fighter-art/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/03/eric-haze-collaborates-with-sega-on-jet-set-radio-shinobi-and-virtua-fighter-art/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 10, 2025, 02:10:18 am
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 30, 2025 - All Games

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1. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
2. Super Mario Party Jamboree
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
...
9. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
...
17. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition
...
28. Stardew Valley
29. Deltarune
30. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-august-30-2025/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-august-30-2025/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 11, 2025, 12:50:23 am
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 30, 2025 - Digital Games

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1. Tiny Bookshop
2. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
3. Hollow Knight
...
9. Date Everything
...
21. Disco Elysium
...
28. Subnautica
29. Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
30. Balatro

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-august-30-2025/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-august-30-2025/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 12, 2025, 02:08:26 am
GG Shinobi Fan Remake (SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive) - New Harbour Enemies & Animations - Dev Diary 6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYbPxOBzAE8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYbPxOBzAE8)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GYT3fXcWcAAqmh8?format=jpg&name=360x360)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 12, 2025, 10:26:30 am
Oh yeah, that's more fair.
I wonder if Ryu Hayabusa from the classsic NES Ninja Gaiden series and the modern games are same person or not.
For the original 1988 arcade and classic NES game, Ninja Gaiden series is set in a retro-futuristic version of the 1980s but the subsequent modern series started in present times (2004).
I know Hattori Hanzō (whose name are used in various games) is a name passed down from one person to another.
In real life, there's a total of five people in history have used this name.
But Ryu Hayabusa doesn't seem to be the case.
I believe they are the same person, but given ninjas wear masks, we'll never know.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 15, 2025, 12:08:14 am
I believe they are the same person, but given ninjas wear masks, we'll never know.

Actually he did show his face without mask, but it's still hard to tell other than knowing at least his hair's colour is same between 8-bit and modern version.

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tVoRFIX1cso/S26VUErGd8I/AAAAAAAAAN8/t_bzs8og5mA/NinjaGaidenIII-End.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b2/6d/72/b26d721210265bedce1c41f51952adba.jpg)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 15, 2025, 05:21:22 pm
Actually he did show his face without mask, but it's still hard to tell other than knowing at least his hair's colour is same between 8-bit and modern version.

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tVoRFIX1cso/S26VUErGd8I/AAAAAAAAAN8/t_bzs8og5mA/NinjaGaidenIII-End.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b2/6d/72/b26d721210265bedce1c41f51952adba.jpg)
He has golden eyes? Maybe that's a trait that confirm they're the same.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 16, 2025, 12:20:31 am
He has golden eyes? Maybe that's a trait that confirm they're the same.

Vibrant green coloration with a slight golden hue. Yeah, same person then.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 16, 2025, 01:17:43 am
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025

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1. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
2. Mario Kart World
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9. STORY OF SEASONS: GRAND BAZAAR
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12. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
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21. SHINOBI: ART OF VENGEANCE
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39. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
40. Bluey: The Videogame

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/uk-software-sales-chart-for-the-week-ending-august-30-2025-kirby-on-nintendo-switch-2-story-of-seasons-and-shinobi-debut/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/uk-software-sales-chart-for-the-week-ending-august-30-2025-kirby-on-nintendo-switch-2-story-of-seasons-and-shinobi-debut/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 17, 2025, 02:13:27 am
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is now the highest rated Shinobi title.

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Source: https://x.com/SEGAInforment/status/1960068999246655973
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 17, 2025, 02:14:18 am
Famitsu Sales: August 25, 2025 – August 31, 2025

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1. [PS5] Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Konami, 08/28/25) – 63,585 (New)
2. [NSW] Super Robot Wars Y (Bandai Namco, 08/28/25) – 60,532 (New)
3. [NSW] Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (Marvelous, 08/27/25) – 46,586 (New)
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17. [NSW] SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (SEGA, 08/29/25) – 3,796 (New)
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24. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Aniplex, 08/01/25) – 2,360 (97,425)
...
29. [NSW] School Girlfriend 2.5 (Entergram, 08/28/25) – 1,847 (New)
30. [NSW] Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2 (City Connection, 08/28/25) – 1,796 (New)

Note: Asia and Western version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 were published by SEGA.

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-8-25-25-8-31-25 (https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-8-25-25-8-31-25)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 17, 2025, 03:55:27 pm
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is now the highest rated Shinobi title.

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Source: https://x.com/SEGAInforment/status/1960068999246655973 (https://x.com/SEGAInforment/status/1960068999246655973)
This is good, right? That means Vengeance could be the defibrillator to the Shinobi series franchise, right?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 18, 2025, 02:07:33 am
This is good, right? That means Vengeance could be the defibrillator to the Shinobi series franchise, right?

Yes. Expect more Shinobi after this success.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 20, 2025, 01:42:52 am
Famitsu Sales: September 01, 2025 – September 07, 2025

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1.  [SW2] Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 06/05/25) – 38,483 (1,694,409)
2. [NSW] Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots (Bandai Namco, 09/04/25) – 35,139 (New)
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5. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Aniplex, 08/01/25) – 12,061 (109,486)
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28. [NSW] SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (SEGA, 08/29/25) – 1,743 (5,539)
29. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo, 06/05/20) – 1,712 (1,433,344)
30. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo, 03/25/22) – 1,636 (1,227,079)

Note: Asia and Western version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 were published by SEGA.

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-9-1-25-9-7-25 (https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-9-1-25-9-7-25)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 21, 2025, 04:03:24 am
Yes. Expect more Shinobi after this success.
I wonder if the Akujiki/Nightshade universe will get involved for full-3D titles?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 21, 2025, 07:20:28 pm
I wonder if the Akujiki/Nightshade universe will get involved for full-3D titles?

Unfortunately they're not as iconic as Joe Musashi so I doubt it.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 22, 2025, 01:14:48 am
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 06, 2025

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Download-Only Games

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong
2. Hollow Knight
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8. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
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18. Sonic x Shadow Generations
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29. The Jackbox Party Pack 3
30. Sonic Origins

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-september-6-2025/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 22, 2025, 05:57:54 am
While Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has a default layout for four-button controllers, it is possible to rebrand the button functions mid-game (an option only available during the game and not in the Start menu options for some reason.)
What do you think of this controller layout for those who want to play Shinobi:AoV with Sega Saturn controllers?(https://images.steamusercontent.com/ugc/12506436389153752155/8E906675BAB64F921073FC1786A5BBBD9D164DE6/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false)
It takes some getting used to if you've grown used to AoV default control scheme, but this custom control scheme is for those who want both a classic gameplay feel to Shinobi and more practical layout for kunai, hook and glider functions.
The only button it does not have assigned is Select button, given Sega Saturn controllers don't have that, may have to resort to [SPACE] on the keyboard or the use of the Pro Controller.
Unfortunately they're not as iconic as Joe Musashi so I doubt it.
I guess so. I'm still uncertain if they take place in the future of mainstream Shinobi games, or AU.
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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 23, 2025, 01:12:50 am
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 13, 2025

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Download-Only Games

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong
2. Hollow Knight
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10. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
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15. Persona 4 Golden
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19. Sonic x Shadow Generations
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24. Disco Elysium
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29. Crysis Remastered
30. Grounded

All Games

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong
2. Hollow Knight
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29. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Deluxe Edition
30. Deltarune

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-september-13-2025/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 23, 2025, 01:20:34 am
While Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has a default layout for four-button controllers, it is possible to rebrand the button functions mid-game (an option only available during the game and not in the Start menu options for some reason.)
What do you think of this controller layout for those who want to play Shinobi:AoV with Sega Saturn controllers?(https://images.steamusercontent.com/ugc/12506436389153752155/8E906675BAB64F921073FC1786A5BBBD9D164DE6/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false)
It takes some getting used to if you've grown used to AoV default control scheme, but this custom control scheme is for those who want both a classic gameplay feel to Shinobi and more practical layout for kunai, hook and glider functions.
The only button it does not have assigned is Select button, given Sega Saturn controllers don't have that, may have to resort to [SPACE] on the keyboard or the use of the Pro Controller.

I can't give it much thought since both of my Switch Lite and Steam Deck only have four buttons in front so I just have to adapt what controls they gave me.
But if I had that option, I'll choose to put all controls in front buttons.
If that's not possible to do that then I'll have at least all attack functions in front buttons and leave running & blocking to shoulder buttons.
So yeah, I kinda dig your layout buttons.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 25, 2025, 12:41:54 am
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 20, 2025

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0zbZhoDU20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0zbZhoDU20)

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All Games

1. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition
2. Hollow Knight: Silksong
3. Hades 2
...
8. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
...
29. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
30. Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Download-Only Games

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong
2. Hades 2
...
16. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
...
28. QQQbeats
29. Final Fantasy 9
30. Formula Legends

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-september-20-2025/ (https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-september-20-2025/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 26, 2025, 06:58:06 pm
I can't give it much thought since both of my Switch Lite and Steam Deck only have four buttons in front so I just have to adapt what controls they gave me.
But if I had that option, I'll choose to put all controls in front buttons.
If that's not possible to do that then I'll have at least all attack functions in front buttons and leave running & blocking to shoulder buttons.
So yeah, I kinda dig your layout buttons.
Well, Shinobi:AoV is made for modern four-button controllers. But if you could play the game with a Sega Saturn controller, would you map it like classic Shinobi games, or keep it same, but make use of those extra buttons?
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 27, 2025, 04:51:57 am
Well, Shinobi:AoV is made for modern four-button controllers. But if you could play the game with a Sega Saturn controller, would you map it like classic Shinobi games, or keep it same, but make use of those extra buttons?

I definitely gonna map it.
Not a fan of four shoulder buttons but right now it's unavoidable.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 27, 2025, 05:28:15 am
Famitsu Sales: September 08, 2025 – September 14, 2025

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1. [SW2] Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 06/05/25) – 38,026 (1,732,435)
2. [PS5] Borderlands 4 (Take-Two Interactive, 09/12/25) – 13,029 (New)
...
5. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Aniplex, 08/01/25) – 7,041 (116,527)
...
22. [NSW] SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (SEGA, 08/29/25) – 2,030 (7,569)
...
29. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds (Capcom, 02/28/25) – 1,188 (824,551)
30. [SW2] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Nintendo, 06/05/25) – 1,119 (41,263)

Note: Asia and Western version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 were published by SEGA.

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-9-8-25-9-14-25 (https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-9-8-25-9-14-25)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 27, 2025, 04:39:27 pm
I definitely gonna map it.
Not a fan of four shoulder buttons but right now it's unavoidable.
I would say "you could always get a Saturn Pro Controller (https://retro-bit.com/controllers/saturn/#pro-controller)", but I dunno how financially well off you are for such suggestion. But the Pro Controller is useful for when you want to play old Sega games on PC.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 29, 2025, 09:41:54 am
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Update ver 1.10 Fixes Neo City Bug and Boosts Resolution on Switch

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Patch Notes:

Switch
- Improved screen resolution.
- Fixed a progression-blocking bug in the “Neo City” stage where a location requiring the use of a Kusarifundo (Ninja Hook) could disappear. In addition, save data that had already become stuck due to this issue will now be automatically repaired upon loading.
- Fixed minor bugs.

PC
- Fixed a bug where scaffolding and grapple points would not appear correctly when returning to Neo City.

This patch fixes a soft-lock issue that could prevent players from completing the Neo City stage after obtaining the Ninja Hook. After obtaining that item, scaffolding with grapple points descends down and allows the player to use the Ninja Hook to progress upward to the next section of the stage. However, if players used Fast Travel or exited the stage right after obtaining the Ninja Hook, there was a chance that the scaffolding and grapple points would no longer be present when returning to Neo City, blocking players from continuing through the stage. 
Any players that previously encountered this issue can now return to Neo City and should see the scaffolding and grapple points back in place, allowing you to ...

Articles:
https://noisypixel.net/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-update-switch-patch-notes/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/SHINOBI_Art_of_Vengeance/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 29, 2025, 09:44:00 am
I would say "you could always get a Saturn Pro Controller (https://retro-bit.com/controllers/saturn/#pro-controller)", but I dunno how financially well off you are for such suggestion. But the Pro Controller is useful for when you want to play old Sega games on PC.

I used to own this one from Retro-Bit (https://retro-bit.com/controllers/mega-drive/) and yeah, definitely mapping all attack buttons to the front buttons back then.
Wanna try Saturn version too someday (if local retailers still sell one of course, importing is too expensive), I don't know how different it is compared to Mega Drive one, but not now since I don't have any desktop PC anymore and not planning to get any soon.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on September 30, 2025, 01:12:49 am
Golden Axe Villain Death Adder Invades SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

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SEGA has announced another iconic SEGA villain that will be appearing as a guest in the upcoming SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DLC.
That villain is none other than the mighty Death Adder, the fearsome giant from the Golden Axe series, responsible for murdering the loved ones of Yuria’s heroic warriors.
Take on Death Adder,  ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/29/golden-axe-villain-death-adder-invades-shinobi-art-of-vengeance/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 30, 2025, 04:10:39 pm
I used to own this one from Retro-Bit (https://retro-bit.com/controllers/mega-drive/) and yeah, definitely mapping all attack buttons to the front buttons back then.
Wanna try Saturn version too someday (if local retailers still sell one of course, importing is too expensive), I don't know how different it is compared to Mega Drive one, but not now since I don't have any desktop PC anymore and not planning to get any soon.
What I like about my Saturn Pro Controller is that I can also use it for modern PC gaming, given it has all the buttons expected for an XBox 360 controller... and two more.

I've seen Retro-Bit's plans for a Pro Dreamcast controller (https://x.com/RetroBitGaming/status/1248989231902531587), and honestly I'm not fond of it. I'd rather it be a Dreamcast controller with two analogue sticks, two LR shoulder buttons over the LR trigger buttons and that's that. Maybe add a Ⓒ and Ⓩ button, but Ⓒ and Ⓩ are usually translated as trigger-buttons anyway when modern controllers like PlayStation and XBox makes use with four-buttons, LR shoulders and LR triggers.
Golden Axe Villain Death Adder Invades SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

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Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/29/golden-axe-villain-death-adder-invades-shinobi-art-of-vengeance/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/29/golden-axe-villain-death-adder-invades-shinobi-art-of-vengeance/)
Oooh! That'll be quite the fight.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2025, 02:29:12 am
What I like about my Saturn Pro Controller is that I can also use it for modern PC gaming, given it has all the buttons expected for an XBox 360 controller... and two more.

I've seen Retro-Bit's plans for a Pro Dreamcast controller (https://x.com/RetroBitGaming/status/1248989231902531587), and honestly I'm not fond of it. I'd rather it be a Dreamcast controller with two analogue sticks, two LR shoulder buttons over the LR trigger buttons and that's that. Maybe add a Ⓒ and Ⓩ button, but Ⓒ and Ⓩ are usually translated as trigger-buttons anyway when modern controllers like PlayStation and XBox makes use with four-buttons, LR shoulders and LR triggers.

I'm actually not fond of Dreamcast controller (not just the new Pro, but also the original one).
It's too big for my Asian's hand.
I even had Saturn controller port for Dreamcast back then so I can play Dreamcast with Saturn controller.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2025, 06:12:26 am
🌟 A true SHINOBI never loses track of their ninja missions!

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📅 Grab your Shinobi 2026 Wall Calendar – on sale now!

🛍️ https://amzn.to/4nNZvHF
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 02, 2025, 12:22:45 am
Leaves are falling, and so are the prices in Steam's Autumn Sale! 🍂

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Get up to 75% off selected SEGA titles in the Steam Autumn sale until October 6th!
You better be-leaf it!

Link: : https://bit.ly/SEGAAutumn25 (https://bit.ly/SEGAAutumn25)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 03, 2025, 01:08:09 am
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – SEGABits Review – A Ninja Legend Reforged

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Gameplay in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is surprisingly deep, striking a balance between honoring the series’ roots and introducing modern refinements. Earlier Shinobi games, especially those influenced by Rolling Thunder, thrived on the high-risk “one hit, one kill” mechanic. While that tension worked in its time, Lizardcube wisely expands on what made the series unique by layering in mechanics that feel better suited for today. Joe Musashi still showcases his iconic techniques like the dive kick, shuriken throws, and the devastating ninjutsu arts seen in Revenge of Shinobi. On top of this, players can unlock new abilities, outfits, and power-ups by collecting Oboro Coins, which can then be spent at the Yokai Shop. These upgrades not only add variety but also give players a sense of progression that keeps the combat fresh from stage to stage.
At the heart of the game, the combat feels razor-sharp, quick, and incredibly responsive. One of the best additions is the ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/29/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-review-a-ninja-legend-reforged/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 04, 2025, 08:52:02 am
I'm actually not fond of Dreamcast controller (not just the new Pro, but also the original one).
It's too big for my Asian's hand.
I even had Saturn controller port for Dreamcast back then so I can play Dreamcast with Saturn controller.
I'm alright with the Dreamcast controller, even though I acknowledge its size. Though I do think the XBox 360 and up controller is pretty much a perfected version of it.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 07, 2025, 01:09:51 am
Happy 35th Birthday Game Gear! 🎂

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SEGA Game Gear released in Japan on October 06, 1990.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 10, 2025, 12:30:05 am
SEGA is currently conducting a product survey for those who have purchased SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

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"We look forward to receiving lots of feedback!"

👇 The survey is here!
https://enq.sega.jp/orca/XN99006020
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 12, 2025, 01:23:39 pm
SEGA is currently conducting a product survey for those who have purchased SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

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👇 The survey is here!
https://enq.sega.jp/orca/XN99006020 (https://enq.sega.jp/orca/XN99006020)
I'll give it a go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=118t1oK350I
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 13, 2025, 01:27:13 am
I'll give it a go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=118t1oK350I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=118t1oK350I)

Google Translate says hi.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 13, 2025, 07:32:58 pm
Google Translate says hi.

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Oh yeah! FireFox can translate articles for me. Hope they wuill accept from a British customer.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 22, 2025, 12:47:45 am
SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 4: Arcade meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on October 25, 2025

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5enoUIUvB74 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5enoUIUvB74)

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Sonic’s fourth movie may be a few years away, but we have a “4” of our own coming very soon: SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 4! Meet up with fellow SEGA fans at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois on October 25th, 2025 to play hundreds of arcade games in the world’s largest arcade!
This event requires no advance ticketing or advance access, simply show up to the arcade and pay them $25 for all day play. The arcade is open from 11am to 2pm the following day, and you are free to come and go as you please – just hang on to that receipt. The meetup will take place between 1:30pm and 6:30pm and will feature impromptu tournaments, arcade and ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/30/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-4-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-october-25-2025/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/30/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-4-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-october-25-2025/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 22, 2025, 12:49:05 am
Jam To Remixed Classic SHINOBI Tunes With Tee Lopes’ SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DJ Set

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkRj6-MCxI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkRj6-MCxI)
 
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If you are a long time fan of SHINOBI, sit back, relax, and enjoy the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DJ SET by Tee Lopes as he spins remixed classic tunes from each game in the series and pays tribute to SEGA’s legacy franchise.
Composed by Tee Lopes and Yuzo Koshiro, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance boasts a stylish and magnetic soundtrack, inspired by the game’s original score, but with ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/10/15/jam-to-remixed-classic-shinobi-tunes-with-tee-lopes-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-dj-set/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2025/10/15/jam-to-remixed-classic-shinobi-tunes-with-tee-lopes-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-dj-set/)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 24, 2025, 01:11:01 am
SEGA 4 Inch Action Figures $9.99 Each Are Back In Stock via Walmart!

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Sega 4 Inch Shinobi Joe Musashi Ninja Action Figure
- Features 28 points of articulation for dynamic posing
- Includes the iconic Oborozuki sword accessory
- Perfect for recreating classic side-scrolling action or display
- Collectible

Sega 4 inch Golden Axe Gilius Thunderhead Action Figure
- Gilius Thunderhead comes with 24 points of articulation for epic battle poses
- Includes his signature broad axe straight from the Golden Axe arcade classic
- Detailed design brings this legendary warrior to life
- A must-have for fans of SEGA and fantasy action

Sega 4 Inch Rage Roo, from the ultimate street combat crew of Streets of Rage.
- Rage Roo comes with 22 points of articulation for bringing Streets of Rage battles to life.
- Pose Rage Roo with the included Grand Uppercut Effect accessory to replicate his signature devasting move.
- Master the chaos of the streets and defeat Kung-Fu creeps and axe-hurling fiends with Rage Roo as your ally, by JAKKS Pacific.

Link: https://ow.ly/Hlow50Xercv
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on October 29, 2025, 01:20:35 am
*¨.:。+゚*•.¸ Today is SEGA Mega Drive's Birthday. Happy Birthday! *゚+。:.゚•.¸¸

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It was released on October 29th, 1988.
37 years ago today, the MEGADRIVE launched.
Happy birthday, SEGA MEGA DRIVE / GENESIS!🎂

Source: https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1983187079514468808 (https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1983187079514468808)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 18, 2025, 01:24:53 am
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is nominated for Action Game of the Year at The Game Awards! 🎮

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Your nominees for Best Action Game at The Game Awards:

🏆 Battlefield 6
🏆 Doom: The Dark Ages
🏆 Hades II
🏆 Ninja Gaiden 4
🏆 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

🗳️ Vote Now: http://bit.ly/tgavote (http://bit.ly/tgavote)
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 18, 2025, 06:18:55 am
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is nominated for Action Game of the Year at The Game Awards! 🎮

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🗳️ Vote Now: http://bit.ly/tgavote (http://bit.ly/tgavote)
I hope it get the win!
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 19, 2025, 02:03:39 am
I hope it get the win!

Me too but the contenders are just as good.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 20, 2025, 11:23:44 am
Me too but the contenders are just as good.
True. But with Shinobi and CrossWorld in the ring, I hope Sega will bring home a trophy.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 25, 2025, 12:03:55 am
True. But with Shinobi and CrossWorld in the ring, I hope Sega will bring home a trophy.

It would be funny if Sonic Rumble won the award (in mobile game category) but CrossWorlds did not.
First Sonic game to get The Game Awards trophy is Rumble instead of Frontiers or CrossWorlds would be hilarious.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 26, 2025, 01:41:30 am
Two New SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Steam Bundles Celebrate Lizardcube Excellence!

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Explore SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance with two exclusive Steam bundles that pair the iconic ninja game with a reimagined classic SEGA brand developed by Lizardcube, known for creating high-quality 2D games.
Pick up SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance alongside Streets of Rage 4 or Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap in two new bundles. Enjoy the beautiful art and amazing 2D action that await you!
Wield the blade, ready your fist, and slay the dragon with links to these sweet bundles below ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/11/20/two-new-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-steam-bundles-celebrate-lizardcube-excellence/
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 27, 2025, 04:59:41 pm
It would be funny if Sonic Rumble won the award (in mobile game category) but CrossWorlds did not.
First Sonic game to get The Game Awards trophy is Rumble instead of Frontiers or CrossWorlds would be hilarious.

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Oof, I actually hope not. Don't want Sonic Team's ego to stoke towards the mobile market any more than it is now.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on November 27, 2025, 09:26:40 pm
Oof, I actually hope not. Don't want Sonic Team's ego to stoke towards the mobile market any more than it is now.

Too late. Sonic Rumble revenues for 3 weeks has reached $300K now, surpassing Sonic Dash ($60K/month, Nov25) and Sonic Forces ($130K/month, Nov25).
They must be really proud of the project.
Still not as much as Project Sekai Colourful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku which reached $3M/month (Nov25) though. That game is really a monster.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 28, 2025, 09:07:41 am
Too late. Sonic Rumble revenues for 3 weeks has reached $300K now, surpassing Sonic Dash ($60K/month, Nov25) and Sonic Forces ($130K/month, Nov25).
They must be really proud of the project.
Still not as much as Project Sekai Colourful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku which reached $3M/month (Nov25) though. That game is really a monster.

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Sonic Rumble is forgivable given they are at least available for PC gamers.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 01, 2025, 12:10:03 am
Sonic Rumble is forgivable given they are at least available for PC gamers.

And how PC gamers treat it? By giving it a lot of bad reviews on Steam while mobile versions were welcomed with good reviews.
Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 01, 2025, 12:11:54 am
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Fan Art by Nuri

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 01, 2025, 12:13:32 am
Wrapped in stealth, sprinkled with holiday cheer 🥷🎁✨🎁🗡️🎁

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Shop the all-new Shinobi Christmas designs on Amazon and surprise the retro gamer in your life.

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Title: Re: Shinobi: The Complete History
Post by: Berto on December 01, 2025, 12:16:12 am
SEGA Black Friday 2025 Sale : Major Discounts on Metaphor, Shinobi, Yakuza, and More

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Save up to 80% off SEGA titles including Like a Dragon & Yakuza series during SEGA's Black Friday sale live now on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam🛒

Featured deals include:
🏷️Like a Dragon: Ishin! (Up to 80% off)
🏷️Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (70% off)
🏷️Like a Dragon Gaiden (65% off)
🏷️Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (50% off)
🏷️Company of Heroes 3 (60% off)
🏷️Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania (Up to 75% off)
🏷️SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (Up to 30% off)
🏷️Sonic Rumble (Up to 40% off)
🏷️Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Up to 30% off)
🐉AND MORE🐉

Pricing and availability vary by region and platform, and subject to change

Article: https://noisypixel.net/sega-black-friday-sale-2025-game-discounts/ (https://noisypixel.net/sega-black-friday-sale-2025-game-discounts/)