SEGA says Sonic Superstars was a “disappointment”
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi has labeled Sonic Superstars as a “disappointment.”
That news comes from an interview with Eurogamer. Utsumi was asked about how SEGA is ensuring that the Sonic games remain at a high level. Up until more recently, quality of Sonic titles had come into question. SEGA was also pumping out different games fairly quickly.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds announced for Nintendo Switch
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SEGA has announced Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which is now in development for Nintendo Switch. The title likely launches in 2025, but exact timing is not yet confirmed.
This one is obviously a racer, but beyond that, SEGA is keeping absolutely quiet. Only a short teaser was just shared at The Game Awards. Coming in at less than thirty seconds, we only see Shadow the Hedgehog taking off in a kart.
SEGA boss says company’s role was to reinvent rock & roll, Nintendo’s was pop
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi recently spoke with Eurogamer about a variety of topics, and at one point, Nintendo was actually brought into the discussion.
Utsumi was discussing the company’s comeback with games and movies. SEGA has a bunch of different projects in the pipeline, with a number of franchises set to return after many years. That brought about a comparison – Utsumi said “SEGA’s role was to invent rock & roll” whereas Nintendo’s was “pop music, good music, jazz”.
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Keanu Reeves joining Sonic x Shadow Generations
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
September 24: Keanu Reeves is coming to Sonic x Shadow Generations, it’s been announced. This is part of a newly-revealed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack DLC.
The new DLC will let players experience a level inspired by the upcoming film. No further information about the content was provided.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 announced for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, SEGA and CyberConnect2 unveiled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2. The game is due out on Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025.
This one is a sequel to the original game that previously made it to Nintendo’s console. The original title sold over four million units worldwide.
Sonic x Shadow Generations DLC releasing on Nintendo Switch next month
Posted on 1 month ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A Nintendo Switch eShop listing for DLC for Sonic x Shadow Generations has appeared. The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack has a scheduled release date of December 12, and will be set in Shibuya. Keanu Reeves, who is set to voice Shadow in the upcoming movie, will feature in the DLC.
For some more information, check out the overview below, which comes from the eShop page:
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Yakuza Kiwami Nintendo Switch update improves performance
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Yakuza Kiwami just received an update on Nintendo Switch, bringing the game to version 1.01. Players are advised to download it now.
There’s not much to the patch notes, but it’s still a notable update. SEGA says that Yakuza Kiwami’s new version 1.01 update includes some performance improvements.
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble reveals Hatsune Miku and Godzilla DLC, 2.0 update
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SEGA shared some big news for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble today, as we not only have news about new Hatsune Miku and Godzilla DLC, but also a version 2.0 update highlighted by Super Punchy Brawl in Battle Mode. Everything is dropping on November 26, 2024.
Hatsune Miku and Godzilla will both be available for purchase. Fans can wreak destruction on fellow players as Godzilla, with banana pickups replaced by trains, or groove through various stages as Miku, collecting musical notes in lieu of bananas.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board 1.20 update adds Board Six, new mini games
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board just got new content, including Board Six, as part of a new 1.20 update today.
Board six is a new game board themed around the Hashira Training Arc. Players will come across various characters, including Tengen Uzui’s wives Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma, along with senior Demon-Slayer swordsman Murata, who will all be there to aid you in your journey. Hashira may even join in to train you on certain spaces.
SEGA Genesis Classics to be delisted on the Nintendo Switch eShop
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a somewhat unexpected move, SEGA has decided to delist SEGA Genesis Classics on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
The collection will no longer be available for purchase starting on December 6 at 11:59 PM PT / December 7 at 2:59 AM ET. Anyone that buys it before that date will still be able to play and redownload it in the future. In other words, it will not be removed from your library.
