Golden Axe - Official Thread

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SEGA PlayStation 3 PSN Titles To Buy Before Sony Shuts Down the Store

Most of the titles we talked about here are available via the English PlayStation Network Store, since that is how most of us buy games.
But if you are daring and want to dive into some Japanese PSN goodies, you should totally check out some of the PS2 Japanese only releases especially the long running ‘SEGA Ages 2500’ titles:
- Phantasy Star Generation Complete Collection
- Bonanza Bros.
- Gain Ground
- Dragon Force
- Space Harrier Complete Collection
- SEGA Memorial Selection (Obscure titles!)
- Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box (MUST HAVE)
- Dynamite Deka
- Galaxy Force II – Special Extended Edition
- Fantasy Zone Complete Collection (MUST HAVE)
- SEGA Vintage Comix Zone
- SEGA Vintage Juoki (Altered Beast)
- SEGA Vintage Golden Axe
- SEGA Vintage Bare Knuckle II (SOR2)

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/04/13/sega-playstation-3-psn-titles-to-buy-before-sony-shuts-down-the-store/

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PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita Will Continue Operations
PSP commerce functionality will retire on July 2, 2021 as planned

Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment :
"Recently, we notified players that PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita devices was planned to end this summer.
Upon further reflection, however, it’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.
So today I’m happy to say that we will be keeping the PlayStation Store operational for PS3 and PS Vita devices.
PSP commerce functionality will retire on July 2, 2021 as planned."

https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04/19/playstation-store-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-will-continue-operations/

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Chinese Exclusive Astro City Mini Revealed,
Red Buttons and Gold Limited Edition

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/

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SEGA GOLDEN WEEK SALE Until May 7, 2021
Including SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Bundle

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

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Happy 32 Years Anniversary for Golden Axe !

This month marks the 32nd anniversary of arcade classic Golden Axe’s Japanese debut!
Who did you hack and slash at Death Adder’s forces with?

Link : https://t.co/JNfLmEABJ1

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Ax Battler and Skeleton



Article : https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/26/golden-axe-skeletons-2-pack-by-storm-collectibles-toyark-photo-shoot-400215

Storm Collectibles: Golden Axe Death Adder Promo Images and Pre-Order







Article: http://thefwoosh.com/2020/12/storm-collectibles-golden-axe-death-adder-promo-images-and-pre-order/

First look of Tyris Flare, Gilius Thunderhead, and Chickenleg figures from Storm Collectibles :



Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1409662884292947968

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Storm Collectible Tyris Flare & Blue Dragon Release Date: Q4 2021
Storm Collectible Gilius & Chicken Leg Release Date: Q3 2021

TYRIS FLARE is the former princess of the Firewood Kingdom, where she lived happily with her parents, the king and the queen.
One fateful day, an evil army led by Death Adder invaded her kingdom.
Her father and the kingdom's army tried to fight them off, only to be defeated.
Only three citizens of Firewood Kingdom escaped the terrible carnage that ensued: Tyris, Gillius Thunderhead and Ax Battler.
FEATURES:
Blue Dragon
2 x Interchanging Head-Sculpts
6 x Interchanging Pairs of Hand
Tyris's Sword
Blue Dragon's Flame
Release Date: Q4 2021

GILIUS THUNDERHEAD is one of the main characters in the Golden Axe franchise, a white haired and bearded dwarf who is one of the original warriors to rise up and fighting against Death Adder's army.
Gilius's weapon is a silver coloured broad axe.
Chicken Leg is a rideable monster attacks by swinging its tail and also dashing at opponents.
FEATURES:
Chicken Leg
2 x Interchanging Head-sculpts
3 x Pairs of Hand
1 x Axe Estimated
release date: Q3 2021 

Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/

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Storm Collectibles: Golden Axe Death Bringer and Death Adder Jr (Limited Edition) Promo Images

Death Bringer is the secret master of Death Adder (and SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive and MS-DOS Golden Axe's final boss after Death Adder) while Death Adder Jr. is the final boss from the beginner mode of Golden Axe, replacing Death Adder.
In Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe for SEGA Game Gear, Death Adder Jr. appears as a common enemy near the end of the game.
The "Jr." in his name was removed in the English version, making it look like Death Adder, the main antagonist, is a common enemy. 

Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/

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Golden Axe III Dead Frame's Spotted in one of Storm Collectibles' Shared Images

Dead Frame is an enemy from Golden Axe III.
It mostly uses jump attacks in combat, but can also dash attack and block.
They often appear in pairs, trios and even larger groups. 

Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/
Wiki : https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Dead_Frame

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Golden Axe - Death Adder Variant Exclusive - Storm Collectibles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0JFg2oXmGw

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Sega Atlus Channel Will Be Held During TGS 2021

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/

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Golden Axe - Dead Frame 2-Pack Action Figure - Storm Collectibles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klb0NV199Ew

[Mystic Monkey]

You think maybe these toys will garner more interest towards the Golden Axe franchise for possible remakes or reboots?

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You think maybe these toys will garner more interest towards the Golden Axe franchise for possible remakes or reboots?

I hopefully so but I doubt it.
Golden Axe fans were rather quiet,
unlike some Shenmue fans back then who spams SEGA's facebook page asking for Shenmue 3
or Sonic fans who asked for Sonic Adventure 3.

[Mystic Monkey]

I think the reason why Golden Axe fans are quiet is because they're dwindling in numbers. Kind of like fans who want another Conan the Barbarian movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Tey've been barking up that tree since 1984.

It's why if Sega ever decided to make a Golden Axe movie I'd rather it be the spiritual successor to Conan the Barbarian.