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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Screenshots | 2 Comments

The official SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage boxart was published today. Additionally, the first screenshots from Alien Syndrome and Columns have hit the next. View today’s images below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Turbo Outrun and Thunder Force III were previously confirmed as two new additions in SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage. Thanks to the latest issue of Famitsu, another pair of titles are known to be included. The magazine’s latest issue notes that Alien Syndrome and Columns will both be in the package.

It’s unclear what sort of new features are planned for Alien Syndrome and Columns, but both will likely fall in line with other SEGA 3D Classics. We should find out more soon.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 53 Comments

Sonic the Hedgehog was one of the most iconic video game characters during the SEGA Genesis days, but he’s had a tough time over the past several years. Former SEGA of America CEO Tom Kalinske weighed in on the situation in this month’s issue of Game Informer, explaining that it’s not entirely unnatural.

Kalinske feels that Sonic’s “downward cycle” is part of the “natural up and down for any character.” He compared the situation to other big franchises like Star Wars. After being on the decline for some time, Kalinske says that it’s now time for Sonic “to have an upward cycle again”.

As Kalinske stated:

“I think there is some natural up and down for any character. We’ve certainly seen it with the Marvel characters over the years. We’ve seen it with Barbie. We’ve seen it with Star Wars. We’ve seen it with G.I. Joe and Hot Wheels. All of these brands have had their cycles. I think Sonic has had a downward cycle for a while, and it’s time to have an upward cycle again for a while.”

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Thunder Force III and Turbo Outrun are both included in the Japanese package SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage. Today, details were shared about what’s new in the two games.

First, here are some screenshots of both:

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3D Thunder Force III features the following:

– Interim Save: Can instantly save the game state anytime
– Interim Load: Loads the above interim save
– Replay: Records own gameplay for later viewing; replays can be fast forwarded
– KIDS Mode: Lowers difficulty with features like retaining weapons and claw and respawning with shield on death; doubles attack power

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 0 comments

The latest entry in the Puyo Puyo series, Puyo Puyo Chronicle, was recently announced in Japan. Today, SEGA published some details on the game’s story and characters.

Arle and Carbunble’s day-to-day life in Primp Town is suddenly interrupted when a mysterious book falls from the sky that transports the two of them to a strange new world. Together with a girl called Allie, Arle and Carbuncle go on a journey through that new world to find a way back to their own.

Allie calls Arle a hero – the reason for that is that a prophecy exists in that world which speaks of a girl with a ponytail wearing a white and blue-colored outfit, accompanied by a yellow creature who one day arrive from another world to save this one. Of course, this pretty much exactly applies to Arle and Carbuncle.

On their journey, the three of them venture into a place called Grimp Forest where there is supposedly a girl wearing a Puyo on her head. That girl turns out to be Amitie – who, like Arle and Carbuncle, is from Primp Town and who is not supposed to be in this strange new world. Draco Centaur, Arle’s rival, is also encountered by the group and joins them after being defeated – it seems like there are several familiar faces in this new world.

Finally, take a look at some new screenshots:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

GameXplain just wrapped up a live stream for Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice showcasing the game’s first hour. We’ve posted the archived version below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is now available in North America, and 3DS owners in Europe will be able to play it starting on Friday. See the launch trailer below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Two new 3DS games are out today at retail: River City: Tokyo Rumble and Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. If you’re not interested in the physical versions, going digital on the eShop is an option.

River City: Tokyo Rumble takes up 1,263 blocks (157.875 MB). Meanwhile, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice requires 13,268 (1,658.5 MB) blocks.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments

IGN has just uploaded a video containing the first 15 minutes of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice to their YouTube channel. You can watch the video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will be out in just a few days, but some publications have the game early. Watch 30 minutes of footage below from a live stream hosted by ntower.

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