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General Gaming Discussion / Re: Sonic The Hedgehog - A Little Ball of Energy in an Extremely Handsome Package

« Last post by Mystic Monkey on September 18, 2026, 05:42:40 pm »

I'd rather have that Sega World than seeing Sonic OVA earlier.

I'd rather Sega World lasted long enough for me to had visited it someday.
But at least I can watch the OVA on YouTube these days.

And now there's this series that's aimed for upper preschoolers. Most likely the design would be cute too.

Get 'em while they're young.

I guess. But was Sonifure enjoyed too by a wide audience? I never see fandom discuss about it.

As an admin on the Sonic Wiki Zone, there was a bit of a discussion on it awhile back. But, I don't think the issue is the facr it's a Japanese shows, especially given there's no actual language in these videos making them enjoyable by all, I believe it's the fact it's a TikTok series that is off-putting.

As I'm sure I said before, when they do post those videos to YouTube, it's still in short-screen format. Even when uploaded as regular videos they don't use the entire screen. I'd rather they re-record the footage and have a lot of dead-space on the side of screen than this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM8IkpA8UUE

Another reason I imagine why Sonic & Friends isn't getting much traction outside of TikTok is because if you go on Youtube and search "Sonic and friends", you'll mostly find videos from this YouTube channel. Trying "Sonic & friends" (with an ampersand) does yield a bit better results, with this collection, but still mostly a video of a guy playing with his Sonic plushies.

So yeah, that's why I believe Sonic & Friends have no attention outside of Japan, and the fact it's a TikTok series probably makes it a more limited platform in Japan.

Heck, I never heard of the term "Sonifure" until you told me it.

Unfortunately other than Psycho Dream and Arcus Odyssey, Retro-Bit right now is still busy with R-Type DX so then expect any other new project or update.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKBK16RZBlI

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

I feel kinda hurt that, do they know there are Dreamcast fans waiting for their controllers? how long do we have to wait?
The only reason why I haven't gotten a DreamConn S is because I want a licenced Sega controller, and I want to see what the Wireless Dreamcast Pro Controller looks like.

So please, Retro-Bit, don't leave us Dreamcast-fans hangin'. Especially with Crazy Taxi: World Tour and the new Jet Set Radio on the way.

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: Amusements For All !!! - JOYPOLIS, SEGA Amusement, Arcade Centers, etc Thread

« Last post by Mystic Monkey on September 18, 2026, 05:11:56 pm »

Did you know that the franchise originally isn't known as Castlevania and that's still the case in Japan?
In Japan, the games never uses Castlevania name, they're known as Akumajō Dracula series.
For example the game we knew as Castlevania: Rondo of Blood was released in Japan as Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo and the game we knew as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was released in Japan as Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo.
"Castlevania? What game is that" is the kind answer you'll get in Japan if you use the western name.



Konami uses shorter portmanteau name Castlevania for western market to avoid potential religious sensitivities and create a punchier branding.
They're also used to change the cross and other Christian symbol of the games into different kind of symbol.
It would be difficult for Japan market if they have to leave Dracula's legacy since Dracula's the core of the franchise.
That's why in the upcoming game, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (2026), Count Dracula serves as the main iconic antagonist again.

I dare Konami to release a game called "Castlevania: Devil's Castle", see hot it would be called in Japan.

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread

« Last post by Mystic Monkey on September 18, 2026, 05:08:11 pm »

So I watched it... It was an alright adventure.

The jokes were mostly hit-or-miss with me. Mostly miss (I understand the blue gnomes were meant to be kicked in the game, but why did that blue gnome enjoy it?). But the story gets more engaging more episodes along the way.

I didn't hate. not as engaging as I hoped it would be, but it was still an alright series. I'd give it a ★★★⯪☆.

Also, why was Tyris' battle-cry "SEGA" that one time? I figured there was a payoff to that "joke" from the trailer, but there wasn't any.


Would I watch a season two if there was one? Yeah. It was still an alright adventure and it feels hit-'n-miss, so maybe the progression would be more ironed-out by next season, if we were to get one. I imagine the developers will also have more of a sense what their audience want out of Golden Axe as a TV series as well.

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: 16-Bit Blast Processing Heroes - Ecco, Vectorman, Ristar, Kid Chameleon, etc

« Last post by Mystic Monkey on September 18, 2026, 04:56:41 pm »

I think Isometric view doesn't really look good in 8-Bit graphic like SMS, better for MD then.

We'll see how it goes.
I'm currently concentrating on other projects.


This is an older picture, I made some progress, but kinda in a slump with it right now.

Yeah, considering how long they are (Komodo dragons can grow up to 10 feet /3 meters long), it's still scary to think they can reach speeds of 20 km/h when they run to catch the preys.

On second thoughts, even with a weapon, I don't think I should mess with a komodo dragon.
Leave it to the experts.

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: SEGA Mobile Games - Something To Do With Your Hands That Won't Make You Go Blind

« Last post by Mystic Monkey on September 18, 2026, 04:51:25 pm »

At least he's still active in comic industry. He said he's still actively working on THE LARA-SU CHRONICLES: SHATTERED TOMORROWS and shared his interest in doing commision cover for DC x Sonic in Comic Cons.

Y'know, despite how easy and within reason it is to criticise him... I have to say, respect that he is at least keeping at making comics.
I can easily mock him. But if he were to challenge me to making a ten-page comic, even under plenty of time, he would still probably whoop my ass over it.

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: SEGA Racing Games - You Don't Just Play at Steering, You Live It

« Last post by Mystic Monkey on September 18, 2026, 04:47:47 pm »

Sadly I knew, that's why I kinda regret it. While America doesn't get standard physical version (there's only Limited Run Games version) and Europe got that strange "physical but without cartridge/CD" box ...



Japan and Asia got a standard physical version of Shinobi AoV with cartridge/CD.

I hate this trend of "Download Code Only", seems like a waste of plastic to me.

Crazy Taxi: World Tour - Japan Map Revealed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z7RVt4bJN0







Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2026/09/17/crazy-taxi-world-tour-japan-map-revealed/

I hope Sega of Japan's headquarters, or at least arcades, are available for a visit.

Would also be fun to visit landmarks.

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: List of TBA (Not yet Finished) Games on SEGA Console (Genesis, Dreamcast, etc)

« Last post by Berto on September 18, 2026, 06:48:08 am »

Added Tuxemon for SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1uUChqf0jo

Haroldo : "A playable Mega Drive ROM built with SGDK, using Tuxemon's real game data and real battle formulas rather than an approximation of them. Monster stats, type effectiveness, damage, capture and experience are transliterations of the Python in the upstream repository, re-derived in fixed point because the 68000 has no FPU."

Link : https://github.com/haroldo-ok/tuxemon-md

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: List of TBA (Not yet Finished) Games on SEGA Console (Genesis, Dreamcast, etc)

« Last post by Berto on September 18, 2026, 06:43:24 am »

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive) - Dialogue System, Maxim, Drawbridge Sounds

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

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: List of TBA (Not yet Finished) Games on SEGA Console (Genesis, Dreamcast, etc)

« Last post by Berto on September 18, 2026, 06:42:14 am »

Mega Sokofox World (SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive, PC) - Demo is Out Now on Steam

Mega Sokofox World is a semi-open-world sokoban adventure developed for the Mega Drive!

For the Steam version, the game runs via Blastem, via the GPL3 license. Included in the game files is the Blastem source and the rom for playing in your emulator of choice or a flash cart on a real Mega Drive!

Collect items to help you along the way
Collect gifts to present your beloved
Collect outfits and colors to express yourself

With a soundtrack by Emilie Sukougu!

Demo Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/5212360/Mega_Sokofox_World_Demo/
Wishlist the game here : https://store.steampowered.com/app/5183230/Mega_Sokofox_World/

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General Gaming Discussion / Re: Sonic The Hedgehog - A Little Ball of Energy in an Extremely Handsome Package

« Last post by Berto on September 18, 2026, 06:38:03 am »

Secret Rings returns with new otherworldly faces in Sonic Rumble Party!📖

Ali Baba and King Shahryar emerge from the storybook!
Find them as well as new buddies in the Shop!🔥

🔗 Get into the mayhem: https://sonicrumble.com/playnow