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Sonic the Hedgehog Action Figure 35th Anniversary Tikal with Master Emerald 10cm is Available for Pre-Order in Smyths Toys UK

Poseable 35th Anniversary Tika; figure from the Sonic the Hedgehog video games
Features articulated arms, legs and head
Includes accessory piece to help build out the Sonic world
Contents: 1x 35th Anniversary Tikal action figure and 1x Master Emerald accessory
Dimensions: 10H cm

Link : https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/action-figures-and-playsets/sonic-action-figures-and-playsets/sonic-the-hedgehog-action-figure-35th-anniversary-tikal-with-master-emerald-10cm/p/174228093
Picture source : https://x.com/TitoTheOG/status/2024652539380056561

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But I believe it will make more fans if RoN is given a second chance.

It's a not-so-vicious cycle.

More sure, that's a given ... but how much 'more' is that?
Would they form a fan base club in social media or forums?
Even SEGA one hit wonder games didn't get many fan projects since the fanbase were kinda quiet.

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More sure, that's a given ... but how much 'more' is that?
Would they form a fan base club in social media or forums?
Even SEGA one hit wonder games didn't get many fan projects since the fanbase were kinda quiet.

Well, the reason why those one-it-wonder games barely accumulated many fans is because... they were one-hit-wonders. If these games had sequels then they would have more of a fanbase.

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Well, the reason why those one-it-wonder games barely accumulated many fans is because... they were one-hit-wonders. If these games had sequels then they would have more of a fanbase.

Sequels won't be be guaranteed to be success too just because the prequels were successful.
Examples : Vectorman 2, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams, Golden Axe 3, ToeJam & Earl 3, and Crazy Taxi 3.
Not every game needs a sequel ... especially if they don't have a fresh idea to keep the game's interesting.

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FATAL FURY x STREET FIGHTER｜Collab Update Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a284QqfjlSk

Round 3, fight! The Fatal Fury x Street Fighter crossover continues!
Get ready for Round 3 of this dream crossover! With the first and second round arrivals of renowned World Warriors Ken and Chun-Li in the books, the franchises unite once again for more exclusive Street Fighter-themed content. Unleash street fighting fury and rev it up like only City of the Wolves can with this special free update!

Collaboration Details
・ New alternate costumes
Exclusive outfits for Rock and Preecha, inspired by Street Fighter's Luke and Juri.
・ EOST Mode additions
In this special EOST outing, JP (the villain from Street Fighter 6) brainwashes Terry, and it's up to Ken, Chun-Li, Rock, Jenet, and other fighters to put a stop to his reign of terror. Refrigerators from Street Fighter 6 even appear as special enemies!
・ New crossover skills
Unique skills that blend mechanics from Fatal Fury and Street Fighter add a fresh change of pace.
・ New special boss: Kage Terry
Confront this shadowy scourge in a fearsome fight like no other!
Kage Terry is not playable.

💻Official Site  : https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/fatalfury-cotw/

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Sequels won't be be guaranteed to be success too just because the prequels were successful.
Examples : Vectorman 2, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams, Golden Axe 3, ToeJam & Earl 3, and Crazy Taxi 3.
Not every game needs a sequel ... especially if they don't have a fresh idea to keep the game's interesting.

Except for Vectorman, those games still had decent fanbases, even to this day.

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Except for Vectorman, those games still had decent fanbases, even to this day.

Yes, but that doesn't mean that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams, Golden Axe 3, ToeJam & Earl 3, and Crazy Taxi 3 weren't failed in term of sales.

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves ｜ "NIGHTMARE GEESE" Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqB38wE5_J0

South Town is shrouded in an endless nightmare―
Nightmare Geese arrives February 26 at 12 AM PST! 👊🔥

■ NIGHTMARE GEESE (Voice Actors: Richard Epcar)
Former emperor of South Town. Revered by some, reviled by others, and targeted for revenge by a hungry few—a legend in his own right, even in the afterlife. Though no longer of this world, the horrors of Geese Howard remain a bane to all who knew him. His legacy is a testament to the power of one terrible truth: Legends never die. Their nightmare lives on...

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

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Yes, but that doesn't mean that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams, Golden Axe 3, ToeJam & Earl 3, and Crazy Taxi 3 weren't failed in term of sales.

They had decent sales and still got fans to this day.

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They had decent sales and still got fans to this day.

Those are the prequels plus mobile spin-off for Crazy Taxi. Not those four games I mentioned.

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Those are the prequels plus mobile spin-off for Crazy Taxi. Not those four games I mentioned.

Im saying these games are still getting instalments because they still had lasting fan bases. Take the Sega "Power Surge" for example, or the upcoming movies or Golden Axe TV series.

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Im saying these games are still getting instalments because they still had lasting fan bases. Take the Sega "Power Surge" for example, or the upcoming movies or Golden Axe TV series.

Yes, because NiGHTS, Golden Axe, and Crazy Taxi merchs and t-shirts still sells well (unlike Vectorman, Ristar, or Billy Hatcher).
You can still found them in Amazon easily.
That's the proof for the higher ups to explain that franchise is still having potential ... their fanbase is still willing to throw money at them on merchs and t-shirts.

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves ｜ NIGHTMARE GEESE Animated Trailer (Full-Length)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h4y9VhuGSA

Nightmare Geese animated trailer by Masami Obari

Fates intertwine after more than 26 years as Rock Howard, Terry Bogard, and more vie for the legacy of the late Geese Howard, whose ghostly and nightmarish presence continues to haunt South Town. Experience the ominous aura of Nightmare Geese, and the intense action that ensues once the city’s heroes encounter him—all in the dynamic visual style that world-renowned animator Masami Obari does best.

■ NIGHTMARE GEESE (Voice Actors: Richard Epcar)
Former emperor of South Town. Revered by some, reviled by others, and targeted for revenge by a hungry few—a legend in his own right, even in the afterlife. Though no longer of this world, the horrors of Geese Howard remain a bane to all who knew him. His legacy is a testament to the power of one terrible truth: Legends never die. Their nightmare lives on...

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

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Yes, because NiGHTS, Golden Axe, and Crazy Taxi merchs and t-shirts still sells well (unlike Vectorman, Ristar, or Billy Hatcher).
You can still found them in Amazon easily.
That's the proof for the higher ups to explain that franchise is still having potential ... their fanbase is still willing to throw money at them on merchs and t-shirts.

I guess Rise of Nightmare isn't that marketable. I would say it's unfair given perhaps it's intended for it's story over marketing... but even it's story wasn't that much.

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Space Harrier-inspired "Xenocider" and Sovietborgs Game Developer Retro Sumus has Shut Down

Sad news, Tovarisch. Retro Sumus, the talented Spanish developer of Xenocider and the unreleased Genesis/Mega-Drive title Sovietborgs has now disbanded.
They have revealed this news on February 24th, 2025 with the above social media post on Bluesky and on Twitter and Facebook. Their website is now only made up of the same farewell message. This comes following their unsuccessful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign in August 2025 to fund the completion of Sovietborgs, their latest game which was planned for Genesis, Neo-Geo, MS-DOS, and Dreamcast. While the team was still committed to finishing the game anyway and finding a publisher, it seems now their optimism was ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/02/27/sovietborgs-and-xenocider-developer-retro-sumus-has-shut-down/