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SEGA and JAKKS Pacific Announce Toy Line for DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Crossover; Hitting Shelves Fall 2025

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Today, SEGA and JAKKS Pacific announced an exciting new toy line that celebrates the popular DC x Sonic the Hedgehog crossover comic series. This collaboration brings together two iconic worlds – Sonic the Hedgehog and DC’s Justice League.

Fans can look forward to this collection featuring fan-favorite characters including Sonic, Shadow and Tails, alongside members of DC’s Justice League, including Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, when the toy line debuts in stores and online in Fall 2025.

Check out further details about the toy line collaboration through the press release here.

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Two Point Hospital Review: Laughter (And Good Gameplay) Is the Best Medicine (PC/Steam)

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Over the past few months, I’ve been digging in to my backlog of games that I have purchased in the past and never got around to them. Doing so, I’m glad that I did as it expands my game knowledge and peaks interest in other genres I’ve never even considered. One of those games was Two Point Hospital, which if you asked me a few years ago if I was ever going to play it, I would have said probably not. Unfortunately, I wrote it off as generic and since it was focused as a PC resource management sim, I never really gave it any attention. Come to January of 2024 and I played a small indie game called dotAGE and it was about taking care of a village of people and preparing them for future doom and disaster events. It was the only full game I’ve had played in the genre and it let me open up the flood gates for more games in similar fashion. Having played the Sims in the past, TPH may be thought of as a clone or ripoff of it and that can’t be further from the truth. In my opinion, it was if you combined the RM system from dotAGE and other games like it and the customization of your world/home in the Sims. And what you get is an amazing, hilarious, and fun game for hours on end building hospitals to your liking and style.

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Newly translated Sonic Team interview from December 1991 sheds early light on development of Sonic sequels

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Thanks to The GHZ, we have a newly translated interview with Naoto Ōshima (going incognito under the name Big Island) and Sega CS1 general manager Makoto Oshitani from the December 1991 issue of MD Fan. The brief interview provides an early look at a post Sonic 1 SEGA and their plans for the future of the series. Notably, SEGA was aware Japanese and Americans had different tastes and to remedy that the plan was to develop two sequels. Also mentioned are negative reactions to the first game’s ending, something I have never been aware of. Apparently Sonic 1’s ending was a let down for gamers and the sequels would give players a more fulfilling experience (The GHZ notes Super Sonic in Sonic 2 and the cinematics in Sonic CD).

You can read The GHZ’s thread here, and after the break read the fully translated interview.

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SEGA’s First Store, SEGA Store Shanghai, Opens Today

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The world’s first official SEGA store, SEGA Store Shanghai, has opened today. The store features a variety of in-store experiences, including original merchandise designed with local flair, interactive displays, and memorable photo opportunities.

SEGA established its Transmedia Business Unit in April 2024, expanding the company’s legendary IP portfolio spanning 65 years into other forms of media beyond gaming to provide fresh and exciting new content to fans across the globe.

Beginning with the launch of SEGA’s first official store in Shanghai, the company is considering further expansion in other areas such as Shibuya, Japan as it brings their transmedia strategy into real-world experiences.

 

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SONIC WEEKLY: Ports & Versions w/ BLAZE HEDGEHOG

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Blaze Hedgehog (Ryan Bloom) joins in this week! We talk about the best ways to play games like Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and more, plus we cover the latest Sonic and SEGA news with a few laughs along the way. We also contemplate the Sega Genesis being your cool older brother’s console; Sonic 4: Episode 3; E.G.G.M.A.N.; and the fractal brokenness of the Sonic Adventure ports.

For more episodes, search SONIC WEEKLY on your favorite podcast service!

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SEGA and Sam Procrastinates Share the History of Sonic Racing with New Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Footage!

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SEGA has teamed up with Sonic Content Creator, Sam Procrastinates, to share the history of Sonic Racing video games in preparation of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds including new gameplay footage from the upcoming game revealing new courses and gear!

What is your favorite Sonic Racing game and what do you think of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds so far? Let us know in the comments! Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will be available on all major platforms soon. Wishlist the game today!

Wishlist Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Today!

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Retro-Bit re-opens pre-orders for Toaplan Shooters Collector’s Edition Vol. 2 set of Genesis/Mega-Drive games, now without Twin Cobra

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Remember when Retro-Bit opened pre-orders for a new collector’s set of Toaplan Genesis/Mega-Drive official reprints, only to quickly call it off because of an unforeseen licensing issue? It seems they have now worked out that licensing issue and the set is now available to pre-order once again. Sadly, Twin Cobra (1991) seems to have been the source of that licensing snafu and has been removed from the set, leaving only Slap Fight MD (1993) and Grind Stormer (1994). Fortunately, those two games are the ones with extra modes exclusive to the Genesis versions, when Twin Cobra had no such additions.

The entire set has been readjusted and is available for pre-order at the usual retailers in North America and Europe. Due to it going from three games down to two, it is now available for the reduced price of $139.99 USD instead of $159.99 USD, with the individual games still being $59.99 USD. Anyone who really wanted Twin Cobra should be allowed to request a refund if they left their old pre-order in place. Anyone who still has a pre-order open and can live without Twin Cobra will still have their pre-order honored.

For more info on the new Collector’s Set, as well as pre-order links, come on down past the break.

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SEGA Talk #162: Sonic Forces (2017)

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Dive into the war-torn world of Sonic Forces with us on this week’s SEGA Talk! We dissect Eggman’s global takeover, the rise of Infinite, and the customizable Avatar. Was this ambitious project a triumph or a trainwreck? We explore the game’s development, story, and the controversial inclusion of Classic Sonic. Plus, we delve into the DLC, the marketing hype, and ask: could this game have been a true Sonic masterpiece? Join George and Barry as they unpack the highs and lows of Sonic Forces!

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Supersega’s long, crazy history as a crowdfunding scam

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You might recall last Summer when we talked about the announcement of a new FPGA console called the SuperSega. It was proposed as a console that could accurately run games from any original Sega console off of it’s original media, even Dreamcast games. I was cautiously optimistic as I wrote about the console, though the general consensus online, including from our own commenters, was that the SuperSega was destined to be vaporware. After a few short months, a couple of sketchy video demonstrations of the SuperSega hardware, and some ultra sketchy pre-orders that took way more money from people than they agreed to pay, it’s looking like it’s worse than even the naysayers thought at the time. Gotta give them credit.

We might be late in talking about this now, but because I had already reported on the SuperSega as if it was potentially going to be a legitimate product, we may as well take some time to go over all that had transpired regarding this new console since my original article. Join us after the break. It’s gonna be a long one.

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Physical copies of new Master System indie game, Frontier Force, coming soon from 2Minds

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The hot new Master System indie shooter, Frontier Force, which I had written about here just two days ago, will soon be available in a boxed physical cartridge form from 2Minds, a new publisher for indie games on Master System and Game Gear. The game will be packaged much like any old retail release for Master System, complete with box, reversible color inlay, manual, poster, and cartridge for use in any Master System or Master System cartridge adaptor for Genesis/Mega-Drive, Mark III, or Game Gear. It will cost €50 (Currently $56.78 USD).

For links to order the game, check in after the break below.

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Sakura Wars 2 English & Portuguese Fan Translations Is Available Now!; Voice Auditions Opened For Sakura Wars 1 + 2 OVA English Dub

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Exciting news for fans of the Sakura Wars series and SEGA Saturn fan translation projects arrived today! After 17 years since its original release in Japan, Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die has been fully translated into English. The patch is now available to download—thanks to the dedicated team behind the first game’s English fan translation. Alongside the English patch, a Portuguese translation has also been released. Developed by a team led by Gopicolo in coordination with the English team, this version can also be downloaded here.

Originally released in 1998 for the SEGA Saturn, Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die continues the story of the Imperial Combat Revue’s Flower Division as they defend Tokyo against new demonic threats in the wake of the first game’s events. The sequel expands on the original’s innovative blend of tactical RPG combat and dating sim-style visual novel storytelling, introducing new characters, deeper strategic gameplay, and further developing the bonds between the cast in the Taisho-era steampunk setting.

In related news, auditions have opened for an original English dub of the Sakura Wars OVA 1 and 2, led by burntends. Voice actors interested in contributing to the project can audition now. Now that both mainline Sakura Wars games along with Hanagumi Taisen Columns 2 (known as Sakura Wars Columns 2) and Sakura Wars GB have been fully translated into English, it’s only a matter of time before we see progress on the third entry—Sakura Wars 3: Is Paris Burning?, which is still actively in development.

Hit the jump to see the full list of contributors behind the Sakura Wars 2 fan translation patch and check out some screenshots!

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New SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Trailer Showcases Stage Introduction; Website Unveils Details on Prologue with New and Returning Characters!

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SEGA has released a brand-new trailer for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance showcasing the stages that players will have to overcome as the titular ninja, Joe Musashi. The two stages revealed are claimed to be titled “Oboro Village” where players can master jumping, rolling, and other basic commands as you glide across the dojo and bamboo groves and “The Chase” where you ride on Yamato’s back as you dodge flames, kunai, and other hazards as you race through this bonus stage.

The Asia website for the game also got an update giving us details on the prologue and biographies of brand-new characters as well as characters from early SHINOBI titles. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will be available for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S/One, Nintendo Switch and Steam on August 29.

Pre-order SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance to receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and the Fortune Hunter Amulet. Opt for the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition to play 3 days early and receive the Ghost Outfit, Medic Lite Amulet, In-Game Currency, Digital Artbook & Soundtrack, and the SEGA Villains Stage, featuring bosses based on iconic SEGA villains. Check out the official synopsis of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and character biographies after this jump!

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New indie shooter “Frontier Force” released for Master System

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We love new games released for Sega consoles here at SegaBits, and this is one you won’t want to miss. Homebrew developer Badcomputer has just released an amazing new shmup for Master System called Frontier Force. The game sees your Space Harrier-looking character on the ground firing upwards at enemy forces with six different weapons, five of which have limited ammunition that requires replenishing. The game boasts some incredible graphics with plenty of detail and parallax scrolling, more than you saw in most official Master System games at retail back in the day. It also features an incredible soundtrack by chiptune musician Crisps as well as a printable digital manual.

The game is now available as a digital ROM file for your favorite Master System emulator or to run on a flash cartridge on any Master System, Mark III, or Master System-compatible Genesis/Mega-Drive console for only $5 USD from Badcomputer’s itch.io page, which will be linked beyond the break below.

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Sega confirms release date and details for Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Sonic X Shadow Generations and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S; both launch alongside Switch 2 console with caveats

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We’re a little more than a month away from the heavily awaited (and heavily controversial) launch day of Nintendo’s new game console, the Nintendo Switch 2, and Sega’s got four amazing games lined up to launch with the console. Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut and Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army were already confirmed to be there on June 5th, 2025, alongside the Switch 2 console itself, but Sega have just confirmed that the Switch 2 versions of Sonic X Shadow Generations and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S will also be there that day, along with the Switch 1 version of Raidou Remastered. Pre-orders have already begun for each of these games in NA.

Sonic X Shadow Generations has been confirmed to have better resolution and framerates compared to the Switch 1 original, and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S will have new modes based around the Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse controls, making these exciting new ways to play in Nintendo’s hybrid ecosystem. Sadly, there are some major drawbacks that are sure to make these upgrades less of a no-brainer than they oughta be. For more on that, plus some pre-order trailers and links, check in below the break.

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Sonic X Shadow Generations Dark Beginnings wins People’s Voice award at 2025 Webby Awards

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Awards for some of Sega’s most amazing achievements just keep on coming.

The incredible prequel animation to last year’s hit game Sonic X Shadow Generations, Dark Beginnings, has just won a coveted People’s Voice award at the 2025 Webby Awards. The People’s Voice awards, as the name suggests, are awards decided upon by public submissions, much like the BAFTA award that was just given to Shenmue (1999) earlier this month. Sonic X Shadow Generations Dark Beginnings receives this award as part of the Animation (Branded) category, which is for official animations made as part of products or services for the purposes of marketing.

As highlighted on the award page on the Webby Awards website, Sonic X Shadow Generations Dark Beginnings has achieved over 7M views, over 558K likes, over 188K shares, and over 76M impressions across all official uploads. Sonic fans and gamers outside that spectrum everywhere have expressed nothing but love for this groundbreaking piece of Sonic media for its on-point portrayal of the fan favorite Shadow the Hedgehog, both his personality and his deep-seeded trauma, as it hyped up the release of Sonic X Shadow Generations last October, which went on to sell over 1 million units on launch day alone and achieved several rave reviews.

If you haven’t seen this animation yet, you owe it to yourself to give it a watch, so we’ll share it after the break.

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