Sega Saturn Heroes - Astal, Segata Sanshiro, Bug, Mr. Bones, etc

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Saving Sacred Pools: Sega’s Million Dollar Adult Game





Trailer :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV7l1vvGjnY

Video recording of some gameplay on Saturn :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEhqbATj-mA

In 1996, Sega announced The Sacred Pools, an adults-only FMV game for the Saturn, PC, and, bizarrely enough, Sony PlayStation.
With a budget of roughly three million dollars, the game was fully filmed but never saw the light of day.

Until now.

Articles :
https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2022/10/sacred-pools/
https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2022/10/31/prototypes-of-the-sacred-pools-released-by-preservationists/

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Some screens from Saving Sacred Pools from Kronos (a Sega Saturn and Sega Titan Video emulator for Windows and Linux) :











Source : https://discord.gg/snMr7xMq

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SEGA is actually considering a Saturn or Dreamcast Mini – at least enough to ask fans about it

Unfortunately the third option in the questionnaire was a Mega Drive Mini 3, which is probably the most likely choice.
Still Sega’s Mini boss Yosuke Okunari (as in he’s in charge of their mini-consoles, not that he’s unusually short) previously said that his preference for the next machine would be either a SG-1000 Mini or a Dreamcast Mini.

Article : https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/01/sega-is-actually-considering-a-dreamcast-mini-has-aready-asked-fans-17679353/

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Darkstalkers Fan Art by Typpo









Source : https://twitter.com/Typpo8/status/1578731552912965632

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Puzzle Bobble / Bust-A-Move (1994) will be incl. on the Puzzle Bobble Everybubble Switch game card!

💚 Bub & Bob is back! 💙
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! will be available for pre-order this weekend! 💛 
We're also pleased to announce that Puzzle Bobble / Bust-A-Move (1994) will be incl. on the Switch game card! ✨

Source : https://twitter.com/RealStrictlyLTD/status/1588244749055832064/

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Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute will launch digitally for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on December 1

Elevator Action Returns was originally released as a 2D side-scrolling shooter game by TAITO in 1995. This game is a reproduction of the home console version released by Bing in 1997.
Select one of three special forces members—Kart Bradfield, Edie Burret, or Jad the Taff—then start the game. Grab data from all the red doors, then escape the stage.
When every stage has been cleared, players will also be able to play the first game in the series, Elevator Action (single-player only).

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2022/11/elevator-action-returns-s-tribute-launches-december-1

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Cleopatra Fortune S-Tribute will launch digitally for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on November 24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDF86COoNSk

Cleopatra Fortune was originally released as an arcade puzzle game by TAITO in 1996. This game is a reproduction of the home console version released in 1997.
In Arcade Mode, players wipe out falling stones, treasures, coffins, and mummies by arranging closures or line clears to score high points. Two players can also play against each other.
In Mystery Mode, players can enjoy the story as they clear 50 problems posed by the Sphinx.

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2022/11/cleopatra-fortune-s-tribute-launches-november-24

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Cleopatra Fortune S-Tribute is out now for $14.99.



PS4: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10003682
Xbox One: https://xbox.com/en-us/games/store/cleopatra-fortune-s-tribute/9p67rrblhwm6
Switch: https://nintendo.com/store/products/cleopatra-fortune-s-tribute-switch/
PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913690/Cleopatra_Fortune_STribute/

Source : https://twitter.com/gematsu/status/1595435975601229825

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Sakura Wars Blu-ray is $13.11 (was $29.98) For Limited Time at Right Stuf

Publisher: SENTAI FILMWORKS
Media: Blu-ray
Spoken Language: English, Japanese
Subtitle Language: English
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Themes: Mecha
Age Rating: 13+
Run Time: 625
Year Created: 2000
Release Date: 8/13/2019
Dimensional Weight: 1
Region Code: A

Link : https://www.rightstufanime.com/Sakura-Wars-Blu-ray

[Mystic Monkey]

So I decided to try and finish Phantasmagoria in one sitting.
I almost locked blocked myself with the door puzzle but I had a backup save.
But for some reason I couldn't pick up the needed shard and now my Chapter 7 save is broken.
Fat lot of use that was.

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So I decided to try and finish Phantasmagoria in one sitting.
I almost locked blocked myself with the door puzzle but I had a backup save.
But for some reason I couldn't pick up the needed shard and now my Chapter 7 save is broken.
Fat lot of use that was.

I couldn't enjoy the game last time I played it though I kinda like it years ago (but never got a time to finish it).
I guess my preference / taste of gaming has changing over time.

[Mystic Monkey]

I couldn't enjoy the game last time I played it though I kinda like it years ago (but never got a time to finish it).
I guess my preference / taste of gaming has changing over time.

I got the game on steam for Christmas so I wanted to play the most of it.

I only found one soft-lock moment. If you make the key drop from the door too soon then you'll remain locked out.. I think, I simply reset the game and did it right.

But now I'm on the last chapter and before entering the the dark room I saved just before entering and it began the climactic battle. I tried resetting but it either I insist to continue from the climax or, when I did manage to load my save, it was just black.

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I got the game on steam for Christmas so I wanted to play the most of it.

I only found one soft-lock moment. If you make the key drop from the door too soon then you'll remain locked out.. I think, I simply reset the game and did it right.

But now I'm on the last chapter and before entering the the dark room I saved just before entering and it began the climactic battle. I tried resetting but it either I insist to continue from the climax or, when I did manage to load my save, it was just black.

I don't think I can help you with that. Going to its Steam page discussion forum might be better place to ask.
Then again I remember your Steam forum discussion asking about Flashback sequel.
Have the developer answer it?

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SEGA Forever's new intro animation and theme tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5cmtW2f0k

Say hello to the SEGA Forever intro animation and theme tune, composed on original Genesis hardware!
Stay tuned for more regular retro-focused SEGA videos in the coming months on SEGA Forever.
 We welcome any and all feedback for video content you'd most like to see!

🎵 Dale North
🎨 Keith Stack

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Puzzle Bobble 2X / BUST-A-MOVE 2 Arcade Edition & Puzzle Bobble 3 / BUST-A-MOVE 3 S-Tribute launches February 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V52lb2p2g7k

About the S-Tribute Series :
Reprints of classics produced and developed by City Connection with the Zebra Engine during the Saturn era.
Play a variety of titles with improved controls and new features.

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2023/01/puzzle-bobble-2x-bust-a-move-2-arcade-edition-puzzle-bobble-3-bust-a-move-3-s-tribute-launches-february-2