SEGA Racing Games - You Don't Just Play at Steering, You Live It

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Sega Rally 2's PC Port Is Now Playable On Modern Computers

While the Dreamcast version of the game suffered from a reduced framerate, the PC edition – released shortly afterwards – offered the same content but with smoother performance, hence it being a valuable piece of Sega Rally history.
"You heard that right," says SpadeTheSkele on Twitter. "I am so proud to say that the 1999 rally game is now 100% working! CD Audio, Controller support and so much more!"
As noted by the developer, this isn't the first time the game has been up and running on modern PCs, but there's a crucial difference this time round. The previous version was a "portable build", whereas SpadeTheSkele's new version runs the game from the original disc.
SpadeTheSkele also notes that some people have ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/sega-rally-2s-pc-port-is-now-playable-on-modern-computers

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Dreamcast classic F355 Challenge’s online time trial rankings and ghost data sharing features restored

Another Dreamcast classic returns online. F355 Challenge (2000), the Ferarri focused arcade racer by the great Yu Suzuki that is otherwise unrelated to OutRun, has it’s own website restored, re-enabling all the online features of the Dreamcast game. The website can be accessed straight from the game’s disc when running on a Dreamcast connected to the internet, as well as through a network-enabled Dreamcast emulator. This comes thanks to developer Flyinghead.
F355 Challenge did not actually have an online multiplayer mode, however. Its online features were limited to allowing for the upload and download of time trial rankings and car ghost data, as well as an exclusive Ferrari movie that could be viewed on the website. DreamPi and Broadband adaptor users will be automatically directed to the ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/08/16/dreamcast-classic-f355-challenges-online-time-trial-rankings-and-ghost-data-sharing-features-restored/

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Sonic x Crazy Taxi Fan Art by CREED

"Remember kids, don't use crazy taxis to chase hedgehogs"

Source : https://x.com/ALEXISCREED02/status/1821341765833744796

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A Classic Sega Dreamcast Series, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, is making a comeback in 2025 as a PC exclusive on Steam.

Debuting on the Super Nintendo in 1994 under the title Shotoku Battle '94, Tokyo Xtreme Racer is a fast-paced racing title where players challenge different racers and upgrade their vehicles with various custom parts. It wasn't until the follow-up, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, released on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 that the series found a significant western audience and joined the likes of Crazy Taxi as part of the console's lineup of racing titles.
Now, the series is set to make a comeback as developer Genki revealed a new entry set to release in 2025, with the newly-rebooted Tokyo Xtreme Racer receiving a ...

Article : https://gamerant.com/tokyo-xtreme-racer-classic-sega-dreamcast-series-comeback/

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Special interview with Tim of Walaber Entertainment, creator of Parking Garage Rally Circuit

You may remember us reporting on Parking Garage Rally Circuit, an upcoming indie racing game coming soon to Steam, which is styled after a Sega Saturn game and could actually become a Saturn game if it gets enough sales on Steam. After that article, I have reached out to Tim of Walaber Entertainment, the studio developing Parking Garage Rally Circuit, for an interview with the man behind the game.

Before we begin, please tell us about Parking Garage Rally Circuit in your own words, for any readers just finding out about it now.
Tim: Parking Garage Rally Circuit is an arcade precision driving game about rally racing in parking garages across the United States, all presented like a Sega Saturn game from the late 1990’s.

Could you tell us about your background in game development? What games or other media have you worked on?
Tim: I’ve been making games for over 20 years!  I learned in high school and released some freeware games before getting my first industry job at Disney in the testing department.  Later at Disney I created the “JellyCar” series of games, and was the lead designer of “Where’s My Water?”.  I’ve been an indie developer for 4 years now, and in that time I’ve released ...

Read the full interview here : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/08/22/special-interview-with-tim-of-walaber-entertainment-creator-of-parking-garage-rally-circuit/

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It's finally happen, Tim Waltz and Kamala Harris have been fan modded into Tim's favorite Dreamcast game Crazy Taxi!









https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDBltkWqD4w

Includes:

- Two retextured characters, cars...and a snowy Minnesota environment!
- Fully voiced lines using their respective DNC speeches!
- New Polling Place location for drop-off!
- instructions (with pictures!) on how to mod

Please note: This mod currently only works with the Flycast Dreamcast Emulator 

Mod here: https://edward-la-barbera.itch.io/crazy-taxi-tim-walz-edition
Source : https://x.com/SEGAbits/status/1831903845498368441

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Two new guests are rolling into the SMB Banana Rumble roster!

🎧 Beat is skating through the goal to victory
🚕 Axel is revving up for some monkey business

Released in Update 1.20, plus a bunch more costumes with the SEGA Pass DLC 🍌

Link : https://nintendo.com/us/store/products/sega-character-pass-70070000022186-switch/

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MoneyGram Haas F1 Team and Metaphor: ReFantazio™ announce new partnership for the Singapore Grand Prix

The one race partnership will see Metaphor: ReFantazio logo adorn the top nose of the cars for Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen during the Singapore Grand Prix.
The logo will feature the in-game characters’ Hulkenberg for Nico Hülkenberg’s car (no relation) and the Protagonist for Kevin Magnussen’s car.
“We’re delighted to be joining forces with the team at ATLUS to promote the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio during the Singapore race this week,” shared Mark Morrell, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team’s Director of Marketing. “This hotly anticipated game is visually spectacular and filled with all the speed, suspense and excitement you would expect from a Grand Prix weekend. It’s our first partnership of this kind and we’re ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/09/19/moneygram-haas-f1-team-and-metaphor-refantazio-announce-new-partnership-for-the-singapore-grand-prix/

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SEGA Talk #148: The Best SEGA Saturn 3D Games (1994-1998)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuRSxshQ3Ck

Prepare to be amazed as we unearth the hidden gems of the SEGA Saturn’s 3D library.
From classic favorites to underrated masterpieces, we’re covering it all.
Tune in to SEGA Talk for a wild ride through time.

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/09/20/sega-talk-148-the-best-sega-saturn-3d-games-1994-1998/

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Metaphor: ReFantazio x ‪‪Haasf1team‬ | Alanah Pearce Interviews Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HthUygxAGl4

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Sega's OutRun Gets Fan-Made Lego Kit, And It Could Become A Reality

Designer Jugles has put together a block-based tribute to Yu Suzuki's 1986 arcade racer, complete with a scenic vista and moving joystick.
"I wanted to try to recreate the iconic starting scene from OutRun Stage 1 aswell as giving it my own twist," the creator says. "The building consists of 1735 bricks forming a diorama playing with perspective. The frame of the build is meant to resemble an arcade machine. The joystick is movable and linked with the car to make it possible to slightly shift the car from side to side."
As with all Lego Ideas pitches, this needs to reach a certain number of user votes before it  ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/segas-outrun-gets-fan-made-lego-kit-and-it-could-become-a-reality

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New Sega Rally Soundtrack Just Settled A Decades-Old Argument

"Heartbeat of the line" or "Heartbeat of the land"?
If you've asked yourself that question before, then you're probably familiar with SEGA Rally, specifically the Sega Saturn port, for which the track "My Dear Friend" was composed.
For years, many fans have assumed that the chorus is "Feel the heartbeat at the line, Do you feel the heartbeat at the line?" However, the release of the new Sega Rally Ignition soundtrack in Japan has confirmed that the lyrics are actually different: ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/new-sega-rally-soundtrack-just-settled-a-decades-old-argument

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SEGA's Coming to IAAPA Expo Orlando 2024

This year’s IAAPA Expo Orlando is only a few weeks away and is set to be one of our best yet!✨
We’ll be unveiling our latest and most innovative games.
Nov 19-22 | Booth 1006 | Orange County Convention Centre👋

Find out More: https://lnkd.in/enFz3Cka

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Review: Parking Garage Rally Circuit (Walaber)

If you yearn to revisit the glorious need for speed that Sega provided you with stellar 90’s arcade racers like Daytona USA, Sega Rally Championship, or Manx TT Superbike, you’re not the only one. A few developers have begun taking a crack at recapturing that spirit with some brand new games.
Today, we’re putting a spotlight on one of the newest games of that bunch: Parking Garage Rally Circuit.
As a retro racer, Parking Garage Rally Circuit is a fun and fresh take on racers with its setting and structure and a wonderful love letter to the Sega Saturn. It may not feel quite like the racers of the day and does still employ some modern gaming touches, but it’s a thrilling joy ride that any racing fan should check out. Its physics issues are the only major flaw that really holds it back from greatness, as having such featherweight cars can really mess with your careful driving and ruin the race in ways you’d never see coming, but it happens just infrequently enough to not ruin the whole experience. The presentation is top notch and very faithful to the time period it seeks to pay tribute to and the music supports the action in ways that few modern throwback games have been able to capture. Go take this game for a spin and show  ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2024/10/31/review-parking-garage-rally-circuit-walaber/

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SEGA Plans to Delist SEGA Classics Games starting December 6th.

This news might be disappointing for SEGA fans who care about the preservation of the companies’ rich history of video games ranging from arcade to consoles, including myself and fellow SEGAbits writers. As of now, SEGA plans to delist a selection of games and bundles from virtual stores across gaming platforms including Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Playstation starting on December 6th at 11:59pm PST.

Nintendo Switch
SEGA® Genesis Classics™

Playstation
SEGA® Genesis Classics™

Xbox
Altered Beast
Crazy Taxi
SEGA® Genesis Classics™
Golden Axe
Monster World
NiGHTS into Dreams
SEGA Bass Fishing
Shinobi
Sonic the Fighters
Streets of Rage
SVC: ToeJam & Earl
Virtua Fighter 2

Steam
Crazy Taxi
Sega Bass Fishing
Sonic Adventure DX
Space Channel 5: Part 2
Jet Set Radio
Nights Into Dreams
...

Read the full list here : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/11/06/sega-plans-to-delist-sega-classics-games-starting-december-6th/