Super Monkey Ball Adventure director reflects on the game
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One of the more unique entries in the Monkey Ball franchise was Super Monkey Ball Adventure. Rather than the arcade puzzle platforming the series is largely known for, the GameCube title focused on story and navigating the 3D world. It was also made by Traveller’s Tales rather than SEGA / Amusement Vision.
15 years after its release, director Paul Gardner has now reflected on Super Monkey Ball Adventure in an interview with Retro Gamer. Speaking with the magazine about the game’s reception, he said:
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Entire Sonic voice cast is returning for Sonic Frontiers
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During a “Sonic Official” live stream earlier today, SEGA shared a tiny bit of extra information about Sonic Frontiers – including news regarding the game’s voice cast.
According to social media specialist Justin Thormann, the entire Sonic voice cast is returning for the upcoming Switch title. That means fans can expect to hear Roger Craig Smith as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails (who will also be playing the same role in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie), Cindy Robinson as Amy, and Mike Pollock as Dr. Eggman.
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate update out now (version 3.0), patch notes
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A major 3.0.0 update has just arrived for Sonic Colors: Ultimate. It comes with the Celebration Pack, ability to toggle the remixed and original soundtrack, improved stability, and more.
Below are the full patch notes for the Sonic Colors: Ultimate version 3.0 update:
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Sonic Frontiers to feature story from Ian Flynn, story description
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Original (12/11): SEGA has shared more information about Sonic Frontiers – including confirmation that writer Ian Flynn is on board.
At The Game Awards 2021 this week, SEGA finally shared a proper unveiling for the game. It had been teased earlier in the year with practically no information. But a new video finally gave fans a first look as to what they can expect from the project.
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania dev on the game’s guest characters
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania went all out with guest characters. SEGA itself included some stars from its various franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and Kazuma Kiryu from Kazuya, but the team also stepped outside of the box with some unexpected additions. The game includes Morgana from Persona 5, Suezo from Monster Rancher, and Hello Kitty as DLC.
In an interview with Retro Gamer, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania director and producer Masao Shirosaki spoke more about those guest characters and their inclusion. He told the magazine:
Sonic Frontiers coming to Switch Holiday 2022, debut trailer
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At The Game Awards 2021 today, SEGA provided an update on the next mainline 3D Sonic the Hedgehog game – which now has a confirmed name of Sonic Frontiers. The title will launch for Switch in Holiday 2022.
Of the new project, SEGA teases: “An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity, open-zone freedom.” The action will take place in an area known as Starfall Islands, which features “dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more”.
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Super Monkey Ball dev wants to make a new game
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Masao Shirosaki, the director of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, has expressed interest in making a new game in the series.
SEGA has started to do more with the franchise in recent years. It started in 2019 with a remaster of the Wii game Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, with an HD version releasing on Switch in 2019. We then just saw Banana Mania, which was based on Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2 and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe.
As for a new Super Monkey Ball game, Shirosaki recently told Retro Gamer:
SEGA / Atlus Black Friday 2021 sale live on the Switch eShop
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A new SEGA / Atlus sale has started up on the Switch eShop with some discounts for a bunch of different games. Alien: Isolation, Catherine: Full Body, Persona 5 Strikers, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania are among the included titles.
Here’s the full lineup:
Sonic Colors: Ultimate update out now on Switch (version 1.0.6), patch notes
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate has received an update on Switch, with players now being able to download version 1.0.6. Note that SEGA is officially calling it version 2.6 (and may appear as such on other platforms).
Below are the full patch notes for the Sonic Colors: Ultimate update:
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Football Manager 2022 Touch has just come to Switch
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Yesterday saw the quiet release of Football Manager 2022 Touch on Switch. It just launched as a digital download, so you can grab it from the eShop.
The management sim has brought back the traditional gameplay the series is known for, but with enhancements and upgrades. Sports Interactive says it “boasts improved integration between the Joy-Con controllers and the game’s user interface to make working your way across the game even easier.” UI has also been redone. The game now features News Effects, the Data Hub, improvements to the 3D match engine, an expanded Transfer Deadline Day, and more.
Here’s some additional information about Football Manager 2022 Touch:
