Altered Beast is Poised for a Re-birth

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ALTERED BEAST



List of Altered Beast games

1988 - Altered Beast
2002 - Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms
2005 - Project Altered Beast

2012 - Kingdom Conquest II (Werewolf as playable char)
2013 - Samurai & Dragons (Werewolf as playable char)
2013 - 3D Altered Beast (Remake with all-new 3D presentation)

2015 - Project X Zone 2 (Werewolf as summon char)
2016 - 3D Power Drift (Werebear as playable char)
2018 - Sega Heroes (Werewolf, Weredragon, Werebear, and Neff as playable chars)

2023 - 404 Game RE:SET
2018 - Sonic Rumble (Werewolf, Weredragon, and Werebear as playable chars)

Articles : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/altered-beast/

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Altered Beast 2 (SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive) Fan Game - Alpha WIP3 Demo is Out Now!







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-zuKa870ZY

Fab: "As promised, I'm releasing the "as is" alpha WIP 3 version of Altered Beast 2 MD.
I'm working on several improvements for a future BETA version.
Hope you like it 🙏🙌 "

Source: https://x.com/_fabdigital_/status/1917329448204140851
Download the demo here: https://fabianodigital.itch.io/altered-beast-2-genesis

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Console Heroes Partners with SEGA® to Launch "The SEGA Circular Challenge," a Real-World Tribute to 90s Gaming Hype

Running September 12–14, 2025, the campaign invites fans to download and "clip" a retro-inspired SEGA flyer — The SEGA Circular — and redeem it at participating retro game stores across the U.S. for one free Console Heroes collectible. These collectibles are miniature dioramas that are hidden inside replica Genesis game cartridges, each one opening up to reveal a 3D scene from legendary SEGA titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog™ 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Altered Beast™, and more. While supplies last, one per customer.
"It's more than a giveaway — it's a shared memory brought to life," said Andrew Yanofsky, co-founder of Console Heroes.
"We wanted to bring back that specific moment — when you saw a deal in a flyer, brought it to your parents, and made your case. Now, instead of 'maybe for Christmas,' fans actually get ..."

Article: https://www.prweb.com/releases/console-heroes-partners-with-sega-to-launch-the-sega-circular-challenge-a-real-world-tribute-to-90s-gaming-hype-302550161.html

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"SEGA Mega Drive Collectibles Toys by Console Heroes" Unboxing Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPjYjF3oTI4

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Altered Beast 2 (SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive) Fan Game - Alpha 4 Demo is Out Now!

Fab: "Details about improvements:

- Redesigned stage's parallax clouds
- New beast palette to a better constrast (thanks to RheoGamer!)
- high jump for all hero states, including beast
- proper jump punch and jump kick hero frames implemented to all states
- switched from blinking to shake effect to all enemies after collision (thanks to Yuri D'Avila)
- enemies shake state timeout to avoid overpopulation
- Scroll performance increase thanks to Erik Hogan from Scorpion Engine who enemies animation sync by type
- Damage / Hurt / fall states partially implemented (not in beast form)
Important: In history section, some screens are scrambled. this is a Scorpion issue that is being solved already.

To-do list for BETA VERSION
- Better hero recovery post-damage state
- Potential partial stage design refactor
- General graphic glitches
- Better Beast speed and physics
- Boss size adjustments for a better VDP utilization"

ROM Demo download: https://fabianodigital.com.br/alphas/ab2_md_alpha_4.zip
Source: https://fabianodigital.itch.io/altered-beast-2-genesis

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SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 4: Arcade meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on October 25, 2025

Sonic’s fourth movie may be a few years away, but we have a “4” of our own coming very soon: SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 4! Meet up with fellow SEGA fans at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois on October 25th, 2025 to play hundreds of arcade games in the world’s largest arcade!
This event requires no advance ticketing or advance access, simply show up to the arcade and pay them $25 for all day play. The arcade is open from 11am to 2pm the following day, and you are free to come and go as you please – just hang on to that receipt. The meetup will take place between 1:30pm and 6:30pm and will feature impromptu tournaments, arcade and ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/30/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-4-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-october-25-2025/

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"Arcade Adventure 4 at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on October 25, 2025" Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5enoUIUvB74

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*¨.:｡+ﾟ*•.¸ Today is SEGA Mega Drive's Birthday. Happy Birthday! *ﾟ+｡:.ﾟ•.¸¸

It was released on October 29th, 1988.
37 years ago today, the MEGADRIVE launched.
Happy birthday, SEGA MEGA DRIVE / GENESIS!🎂

Source: https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1983187079514468808

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Powered by nostalgia.
The SEGA Dreamcast and SEGA Genesis Collection just dropped on Amazon.

This retro SEGA consoles design honors one of the most iconic launches in gaming history.
Perfect for fans of classic consoles and late-’90s gaming culture.

Link: https://bit.ly/4p9sq9l

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The limited-time SEGA Star crossover is back in Sonic Rumble!

Banana Rumble with AiAi & MeeMee 🍌
go feral with Weredragon, Werewolf, Werebear 🐺…
or Fantasy Zone out with Opa-Opa & Upa-Upa 🚀

Source: https://x.com/Sonic_Rumble/status/2014359956636549598

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Sonic Rumble Gets A New Title Update with Changes

New Game Mode: Party Rumble
Party Rumble is a new mode centered around intuitive and easy-to-play Minigames that can be enjoyed in a single round. Up to 8 players can participate, and over 30 brand-new Minigames created exclusively for Party Rumble will be added. Players looking for quick and casual fun can enjoy Party Rumble, while those seeking a deeper experience can continue playing modes such as Ring Survival, choosing the mode that best suits their playstyle.

New System: Toy Capsules
Toy Capsules is a new system where the result progresses based on the ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/03/12/sonic-rumble-gets-a-new-title-update-with-changes-smurf-crossover-event/

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SEGA Talk #178: US Box Art Design (1989-2001)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b8-5qwZYQA

In this episode of Sega Talk, we track the radical evolution of SEGA’s North American branding, from the clinical “graph paper” grids of the Master System to the high-tech “black box” era of the Genesis. We dive deep into why Sega abandoned its uniform look for the iconic red-stripe rebrand of the 90s, the switch to the massive plastic long-boxes of the Saturn, and finally, the Dreamcast’s sleek transition from bright orange swirls to the edgy “SegaNet” black. It’s a nostalgic look at how Sega used graphic design as a weapon in the console wars, shifting from a toy company aesthetic to a lifestyle brand that defined a generation.

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/01/23/sega-talk-178-us-box-art-design-1989-2001/