Sega Dreamcast Heroes - From 9.9.99 till Now The Challenge Will Always be There!

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Power Smash online functionality restored thanks to Dreamcast Live







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

Dreamcast Live is on a roll all of a sudden!
The online multiplayer of the Dreamcast Tennis classic Power Smash is back in full swing thanks to Dreamcast Live hero Shuouma, who just came off of restoring online multiplayer for the classic Dreamcast RTS Hundred Swords exactly two weeks ago.
If the name Power Smash doesn’t ring a bell, but the game still looks familiar to you, that’s because Power Smash released internationally as Virtua Tennis. However, Virtua Tennis released first in North America and Europe, then had online functionality added in for the Japanese release a few months later, so only ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/01/15/power-smash-online-functionality-restored-thanks-to-dreamcast-live/

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SEGA News Bits Live: The Dreamcast 2026 Revival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwGKzlUTZ0k

NAOMI ports in Yakuza Kiwami 3, Power Smash online gameplay restored, SEGAbits.com viewable on the Dreamcast?
Truly 2026 is the year of the Dreamcast revival.
Let’s run through the past week’s news!

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/01/16/sega-news-bits-live-the-dreamcast-2026-revival/

[Mystic Monkey]

This is the first time they did this but I know the reason.
Their characters for season 2 got leaked early so they move up the announcement but the trailer wasn't made yet so they use AI to make up the short time.
Not saying it's right or wrong, I just connected the dots since they don't use AI again after that.

Could they have handled it better?

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Could they have handled it better?

They could (especially since SNK's now belong to one of the richest persons on earth, I don't think money's problem) but it's too late now. If you read the comment session on that youtube trailer, most fans are already mad.

[Mystic Monkey]

They could (especially since SNK's now belong to one of the richest persons on earth, I don't think money's problem) but it's too late now. If you read the comment session on that youtube trailer, most fans are already mad.

Oh well. there's always Tekken, Street Fighter and DoA I suppose.

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Oh well. there's always Tekken, Street Fighter and DoA I suppose.

Tekken and Street Fighter at least. DoA is kinda dead now.

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves ｜ Legend Edition Launch Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ur8WYwB0k

An easy entry point to the Fatal Fury franchise—
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition!

Season Pass 2 will feature six characters, with one character scheduled for release every month. The Season 2 lineup includes Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, and Wolfgang Krauser from the Fatal Fury series, plus two mystery characters who will be announced at a later date. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition, which bundles the base game with Season Pass 1 and Season Pass 2, is available for $49.99 and grants access to existing fighters as well as all new Season 2 arrivals upon their release.

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Season Pass 1 + 2)
Price: $49.99 / €49.99
Selling Format: Digital
 
Contents:
Base game
Season Pass 1 (Andy Bogard / Ken / Joe Higashi / Chun-Li / Mr. Big)
Season Pass 2 (Kim Jae Hoon / Nightmare Geese / Blue Mary / Wolfgang Krauser / / )
 
The release schedule for DLC characters in Season Pass 2 is subject to change without prior notice.
The base game, Season Pass 1, and DLC characters will not be available for individual purchase.

Link: https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/fatalfury-cotw/

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📢『Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage』 Ver. 1.08 update is scheduled for January 30, 2026 (JST).
 





 

Replays from Version 1.07 will no longer be playable in the next scheduled update. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Check the official website for full details.

Link : https://virtua-fighter.com/revo/en/update/

[Mystic Monkey]

Tekken and Street Fighter at least. DoA is kinda dead now.

It's not Dead of Alive, it's just Dead.

Well, Virtua Fighter's time to shine once more.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves ｜ Legend Edition Launch Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ur8WYwB0k







Link: https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/fatalfury-cotw/

At least not AI generated this time.

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It's not Dead of Alive, it's just Dead.

Well, Virtua Fighter's time to shine once more.

I guess their decision to make DOA6's more serious and reducing its fan service (worsened with aggressive monetization) didn't set well with fans.

At least not AI generated this time.

Nice to know they listened to most fans. From the comments, fans are already cooling down now.

[Mystic Monkey]

I guess their decision to make DOA6's more serious and reducing its fan service (worsened with aggressive monetization) didn't set well with fans.

Other fighting game franchise may learn from that.

Nice to know they listened to most fans. From the comments, fans are already cooling down now.

Good for them.

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Other fighting game franchise may learn from that.

Yeah, I see Tekken isn't reducing its fan service, for example they even changing Ogre from this



to this ...

[Mystic Monkey]

Yeah, I see Tekken isn't reducing its fan service, for example they even changing Ogre from this



to this ...

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Swamp-tastic!

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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Nintendo Switch 2 Launch on March 26 + Open Beta & Pre-Orders Announced

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNCcbKTbg48

SEGA revealed Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26, 2026, marking the debut of the beloved 3D fighting series on a Nintendo platform!
Pre-orders are open for the digital and physical version of the game. Additionally, the Nintendo Switch 2 Open Beta Test will kick off on February 18 at 7pm PT / 10pm ET, and can be downloaded directly from ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/01/29/virtua-fighter-5-r-e-v-o-world-stage-nintendo-switch-2-launch-on-march-26-open-beta-pre-orders-announced/