Category Archives: Sega

Tue, Jun 04, 2013 | 11:14 BST

Sonic: third game in Nintendo deal coming 2014 – rumour

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Sonic: Lost World is coming to Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as part of a three-game deal between Sega and the platform holder, but a fresh report suggests that a the third game will not launch until 2014.

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Tue, Jun 04, 2013 | 05:53 BST

Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition screens show neat HD port

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A new batch of screens show our hero Kazuma Kiryu in fine form as he escapes PlayStation for the first time to star in Wii U release Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition.

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Fri, May 31, 2013 | 15:42 BST

Company of Heroes 2 video is about more than tanks, but still about tanks

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Company of Heroes 2 has a new trailer available below. The title of the video may confuse you, considering it’s called “More than Tanks,” but really that’s what the video shows. Men running around on the ground firing weapons, while tanks blow other tanks and the land around them to smithereens. Honestly though, there’s more than just heavy machinery in the game. You can drop bombs from the sky as well. Company of Heroes 2 is out on PC June 25.

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Thu, May 30, 2013 | 22:24 BST

3D Sonic the Hedgehog and Altered Beast ratings pop up in Australia

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The Australian Classification Board has posted rating for 3D Sonic the Hedgehog and 3D Altered Beast. This leaves one to assume that the re-releases, which are landing in Japan, may be heading west. Other 3D titles in the series, Space Harrier and Super Hang-on, have already been released in the region. Space Harrier was playable during MCM in London last week. Hit up Joystiq for more information.

Thu, May 30, 2013 | 17:18 BST

Castle of Illusion video goes behind-the-scenes with original and new development teams

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Castle of Illusion is heading to PC, PSN, and XBLA this summer, and to get you excited for the release, SEGA has posted a new video in which the original creators of the 1990 Genesis version discuss the game. The video also included the current version’s developers. The game has been rebuilt with new visuals and gameplay mechanics. Check out the video below.

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Wed, May 29, 2013 | 16:43 BST

Sonic: Lost World features announced by SEGA

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SEGA has announced details for Sonic: Lost World, which will see the blue fella facing off against six enemies.

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Tue, May 28, 2013 | 21:53 BST

Yakuza 1 & 2 HD on Wii U “an experiment” to gauge interest

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Yakuza 1 & 2 HD is being released on Wii U in Japan in order to gauge interest in the franchise from owners of the console.

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Tue, May 28, 2013 | 20:47 BST

Company of Heroes 2 trailer showcases the various way in which to wage war

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By foot, by vehicle, by air: that’s the focus of the new Company of Heroes 2 trailer as it shows the various and explosive ways in which you can wage war. It’s below. Watch it. Company of Heroes 2 is out on Windows PC on June 25.

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Tue, May 28, 2013 | 19:14 BST

Sonic: Lost World debut trailer released

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Sonic: Lost World, the Wii U and 3DS exclusive announced during the last Nintendo Direct, has a debit trailer below. It’s a timed-exclusive to IGN at the moment. Watch it as Sonic goes after his latest enemy, the Deadly Six.

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Tue, May 28, 2013 | 12:44 BST

Sega Spectrum logo sparks E3 console and service rumours

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Sega could be gearing up to announce something called Spectrum at E3 2013, according to a photo unearthed online.

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Tue, May 28, 2013 | 12:27 BST

Football Manager 13 is series’ best-selling entry, FM ’14 confirmed for Linux release

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Football Manager 13 is officially the best-selling entry to Sports Interactive’s series, and as a treat the studio is bringing Football Manager 14 to Linux with cross-play functionality thrown in.

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Mon, May 27, 2013 | 22:48 BST

Space Channel 5 Twitter fires into life

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A Japanese Space Channel 5 Twitter account has opened, claiming to be an official representative of the long-dormant rhythm action brand.

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Mon, May 27, 2013 | 01:26 BST

Sega x Aiming trailers show off two new titles

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Sega has released trailers for two new mobile, multiplayer action RPGs developed as part of its deal with Aiming – Record of Phantom Tower Griffon and Towa no Tsurugi.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:16 BST

Project X Zone: ‘A lethal surprise’ demo on 3DS now, second demo coming June 27

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Project X Zone developer Namco Bandai has launched a European demo for its Sega and Capcom crossover brawler. The demo, which we told you about overnight, has been detailed a bit more this morning, along with confirmation that a second demo is coming next month.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 21:24 BST

Sonic: Lost World teaser image shows character silhouettes

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SEGA has released another teaser image for Sonic: Lost World. This one shows silhouettes of characters we can probably expect to be in the game. The last teaser image was revealed while the last Nintendo Direct was going on, which was when the Wii U exclusive was announced. Check out the teaser image in full below. More on the game is expected to be revealed on May 29.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 15:56 BST

Company of Heroes 2 cinematic trailer highlights the high price of victory

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A cinematic trailer for Relic’s Company of Heroes 2 single -player campaign shows the Russian Front during World War 2 as well as emphasizing the high price one pays for victory under those circumstances.
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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 10:22 BST

Altered Beast 3D heading to 3DS eShop Japan next week

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Altered Beast 3D is getting the 3DS eShop treatment, courtesy of Sega. It’s the arcade version and it’ll come with those odd voice-overs intact when it launches on May 29. Altogether now, ‘Rise from your grave’.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 15:55 BST

Total War: Rome novel ‘Destroy Carthage’ announced

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Total War: Rome – Destroy Carthage is the first of four books derived from The Creative Assembly’s strategy series, and history, of course.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 14:01 BST

Total War: Rome 2 and Company of Heroes 2 playable at Rezzed

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Total War: Rome 2 and Company of Heroes 2 publisher Sega has confirmed that both of its strategy titles will be playable at his year’s Rezzed expo, taking place June 22-23 at The NEC, Birmingham.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 10:59 BST

Yakuza 1&2 HD trailer and screens surface

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Yakuza 1&2 HD has been confirmed for Wii U release in Japan by Sega, and the developer has released the bundle’s first trailer and screens into the wild.

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