SEGA AGES for Nintendo Switch & SEGA Saturn S-Tribute Series

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SEGA Ages is Back with Saturn Games!
Well.. Sort of...
Actually it's S-Tribute / Saturn Tribute Series and not from SEGA.





S-Tribute Series are reprints of classics produced and developed by City Connection with the Zebra Engine during the Saturn era for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam).
Saturn games that belong to this series are :

1. Cotton 2
2. Cotton Boomerang
3. Guardian Force
4. Layer Section / Galactic Attack
5. Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai
6. Puzzle Bobble 2X / Bust-A-Move 2
7. Puzzle Bobble 3 / Bust-A-Move 3
8. Elevator Action Returns
9. Metal Black
10. Cleopatra Fortune
11. Idol Janshi Suchie Pie Mecha Limited Edition
12. Idol Janshi Suchie Pai II
13. Idol Janshi Suchie Pai Special + Remix
14. Suchie Pai Adventure Doki Doki Nightmare
15. BATSUGUN
16. Assault Suit Leynos 2
17. Wolf Fang
18. Skull Fang

Note :
S-Tribute = digital-only release
Saturn Tribute = fuller-price, digital/physical release
Saturn Tribute Boosted = premium digital/physical release with extra features

Links :
https://city-connection.co.jp/s-tribute/taito/en/
https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/cityconnection/#browse

[SAnderson86]

The more of these games, the better. I like the new Switch games, but there is always something special about the old games I was playing. They seem to have that special touch and for sure it's mainly nostalgia, but oh well 

[Berto]

The more of these games, the better. I like the new Switch games, but there is always something special about the old games I was playing. They seem to have that special touch and for sure it's mainly nostalgia, but oh well 

I'm at the same boat. 
May be because I'm getting old but I rarely finish modern games like Yakuza or SMT series due to how ten of hours needed to complete them.
These old games are usually short but they're fun to start over again. Very replayable

[Berto]

SEGA delisting Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles and CD from digital storefronts on May 20th
(SEGA AGES version of Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 will still remain though)

This will include Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD.
There are a couple of exceptions – Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 will remain available via SEGA AGES on the Nintendo Switch and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will still be playable via Sega Genesis on Nintendo Switch Online +.
The biggest loss is ....

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/04/26/sega-delisting-sonic-1-2-3-knuckles-and-cd-from-digital-storefronts-on-may-20th/

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Phantasy Star I Alis Fanart by melonjaywalk



Source : https://twitter.com/melonjaywalk/status/1574429568248983552

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RIP Rieko Kodama

Rieko Kodama, also known as Phoenix Rie, has passed away.
She was a major designer for the Phantasy Star series, directing IV, and produced several games including Altered Beast, Phantasy Star IV, Alex the Kidd, Sonic 1, and Skies of Arcadia.
She will be greatly missed.

Source : https://twitter.com/segabits/status/1585444633441701888

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“In Memory of Rieko Kodama” – Remembering the Legendary SEGA Designer, Director and Producer
The SEGA AGES series was Kodama’s last project at SEGA.

In a bittersweet moment, Kodama ended her interview with Famitsu remarking “This might upset some people, but I work on each as though it were the last thing I did with my life”.
Kodama continued, saying “If I didn’t actually do it that way, I wouldn’t be able to make something as full of heart as these. And I really have worked on all of them as though they were my last project.”

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2022/10/27/in-memory-of-rieko-kodama-remembering-the-legendary-sega-designer-director-and-producer/

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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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Sega Ages: Shinobi is now 50% off in the Nintendo eShop!
Sale ends on December 05, 2022.

Shinobi. It's Japanese for stealth, the perfect description of a Master Ninja.
And that's exactly what you are!
Armed with throwing stars and finely-honed battle skills, you must defeat the Ring of Five.
Fight your way past mercenaries and karate thugs.
Take out the meanest martial artists and rescue hostages.
But these dangers pale in comparison to your ultimate challenge: A fight to the death against five evil Ninja Assassins whose mastery of the deadly ancient arts may well surpass your own!

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/sega-ages-shinobi-switch
http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/shinobi/

[Berto]

Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC) Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8K81A7V3NA

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SEGA AGES Alex Kidd in Miracle World is now 50% off in the Nintendo eShop!
Sale ends on December 05, 2022.

Over three decades since its humble beginnings, Alex Kidd is back to smash rocks, collect items, and play Rock, Paper, Scissors with evil henchmen!
The beloved boy martial artist must traverse the kingdom of Radaxian to face off against evil villain Janken the Great.
Does he have what it takes to save the kingdom, or will all be lost to evil?

Featuring a new ranking system, AGES mode rewind option, two Time-Attack challenge modes, and more!

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/sega-ages-alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-switch/
https://archives.sega.jp/segaages/ak/

[seprol]

I wonder why they dont make taxman's sonic 1 and 2 the official games to rerelease. http://segabits.com/forums/retro bowl

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I wonder why they dont make taxman's sonic 1 and 2 the official games to rerelease.

Actually they already did that with Sonic Origins. Sonic Origins are Taxman's versions.

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COTTOn 2 - Saturn Tribute is now 20% off in the Nintendo eShop!
Sale ends on January 06, 2023

This is the fourth installment in the fantasy shooting game series featuring Cotton, one of SUCCESS's most popular characters.
This SEGA Saturn masterpiece of the past is given new life using the specially-developed "Zebra Engine."

Link : https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/cotton-2-saturn-tribute-switch/