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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1005 on: January 03, 2026, 02:05:58 am »
Virtua Agent (A Virtua Cop Demake For The NES) is Out Now.
Playable with the NES Zapper on Original hardware!








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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQz63X2bSqI

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The Only Demake Playable with the NES Zapper on Original hardware!
Virtua Agent is a true 8-bit demake of the classic arcade light-gun action, faithfully reimagined for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Built from the ground up with real NES hardware limitations in mind, Virtua Agent recreates the intense, on-rails shooting gameplay of Virtua Cop using authentic 8-bit graphics, sound, and design. Experience the iconic opening mission originally seen on the Sega Saturn now transformed into a pixel-perfect NES game.
You play as an elite special agent tasked with dismantling a dangerous drug cartel that has seized control of the city docks. Criminals hide behind ..."

Link: https://retrobrogaming.itch.io/virtua-agent

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1006 on: January 06, 2026, 12:20:34 am »
SEGA co-founder David Rosen passed away on Christmas Day, 2025







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It’s a sad day for all of us Sega fans. One of the most important people in the entire history of Sega has finally left this mortal coil.
David Rosen, the founder of Rosen Enterprises, which would later become the company we all know and love today as Sega, has passed away on December 25th, 2025 at the age of 95 in his Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles home. His funeral was held on January 2nd, 2026 at Inglewood Park Cemetary. News of his passing only just became public on January 2nd courtesy of Replay Magazine.
Very few people in the history of Sega are more worthy of being celebrated than David Rosen. He alone began the chain of events that led to the creation of Sega, and by extension, many of the games they had brought to the world that touched our hearts for decades. Whether it’s ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/01/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-passed-away-on-christmas-day-2025/

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1007 on: January 06, 2026, 12:21:41 am »
King of Fighters comic by Ao Fujii, from a 1998 Shounen Oh Comics compilation.



Source: https://x.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/2005309013508952097

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1008 on: January 07, 2026, 03:16:36 am »
A live broadcast celebrating the 35th anniversary of "Puyo Puyo" has been confirmed!







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Featuring a stellar lineup of voice actors as guests, including Mie Sonozaki as Arle and Tomoko Kaneda as Carbuncle, with plenty of fun segments like a 35th anniversary special corner and a live manzai comedy demo.

Article: https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2601052d

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1009 on: January 08, 2026, 01:03:26 am »
Reminder: Fighting Force Collection (LRG) Pre-order Ends January 11, 2025!









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Heads up!

You still have time to pre-order the physical editions of Fighting Force Collection for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Relive the original 3D beat 'em up, master fierce combat moves, and start your mission against Dr. Zeng!

Link: https://buff.ly/BRZqMTs

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1010 on: January 10, 2026, 01:18:51 am »
SEGA News Bits Live: Remembering David Rosen

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On Christmas day, 2025, we lost one of the most influential men in SEGA history: David Rosen. David was a co-founder of SEGA, meaning he was not solely responsible, but he was one of the most important and key figures in the company’s founding. On this episode, we look back on his history and remember David Rosen.

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/01/09/sega-news-bits-live-remembering-david-rosen/
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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1011 on: January 13, 2026, 12:45:58 am »
SEGA Saturn's Rarest Game, Delisoba Deluxe, Gets An English Translation







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ExxistanceDC's patch redraws the title screen and adds in new English font tiles – as well as translating the options menu, pause menu and track editor sections of the game.
"The game is known as the rarest Sega Saturn game as it was (apparently) only given out to either contestants and/or audience members of the Japanese game show 'Tokyo Friend Park 2'," says the translator. "The game sees you racing through the streets of Japan, attempting to deliver soba to the TBS HQ in record time, all while dodging traffic, construction, and a giant gorilla tossing ..."

Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/saturns-rarest-game-delisoba-deluxe-gets-an-english-translation

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1012 on: January 21, 2026, 12:10:13 am »
King of Fighters comic by Gykyoutou N.N, from a 1995 Comic Gamest compilation.



Source: https://x.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/2010382443602464977

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1013 on: January 22, 2026, 11:42:20 pm »
📢『Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage』 Ver. 1.08 update is scheduled for January 30, 2026 (JST).
 





 
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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/

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1014 on: January 22, 2026, 11:44:15 pm »
Street Fighter Alpha 2 comic by Masahiro Shouno, from a 1997 Comic Gamest compilation.



Source: https://x.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/2012919158539980905

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1015 on: January 23, 2026, 12:29:20 am »
Core Design's Japanese publisher wanted Lara Croft's model to be changed "to appeal more to a Japanese audience"
"As a compromise, all that was changed was the manuals [and] guide"






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Tomb Raider co-creator Paul Douglas has revealed Core Design was asked by its Japanese publisher to modify Lara Croft's original character model over fears the western character design wouldn't "go down well" in Japan.
In conversation on X and BlueSky, Douglas revealed both he and co-creator and designer Toby Gard were pressured to change Croft's appearance "quite late in Tomb Raider's development," with publisher Victor Interactive Software even "fax[ing] over some of their designs."
"Victor wanted us to change in-game Lara to appeal more to a Japanese audience," Douglas explained, and expanded on the "Manga style" request.
"Huge eyes/head etc. They faxed through examples really late in dev. Toby Gard really didn't want to alter Lara. As a compromise, all that was changed was the manuals [and] guide. Not sure who did that render or illustrations.
"I think they just assumed altering all the models would only take a few days of work. It was early days of 3D..."

Article: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/core-designs-japanese-publisher-wanted-lara-crofts-model-to-be-changed-to-appeal-more-to-a-japanese-audience

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1016 on: January 26, 2026, 05:48:52 am »
Treasure's Sublime Guardian Heroes Turns 30 Today, Which Makes Us Sad We Never Got A Proper Sequel







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Designed by Tetsuhiko Kikuchi and Masaki Ukyo, the game features multiple playable characters and bold 2D visuals and was hailed as a significant Saturn exclusive when it launched to almost universal critical acclaim.
A sequel would follow on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, it didn't quite match its predecessor in terms of brilliance, despite the involvement of both Kikuchi and Ukyo. The original game would be remastered for the Xbox 360 in 2011, bringing improvements such as ...

Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/treasures-sublime-guardian-heroes-turns-30-today-which-makes-us-sad-we-never-got-a-proper-sequel

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1017 on: January 29, 2026, 10:37:16 pm »
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Nintendo Switch 2 Launch on March 26 + Open Beta & Pre-Orders Announced

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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/

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Re: Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc
« Reply #1018 on: January 29, 2026, 11:17:44 pm »
"THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake" is now 90% off in Nintendo eShop!
Sale ends on February 12, 2026.








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THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform.
A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.

Link : https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-house-of-the-dead-remake-switch/