[Interview] Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania dev on project origins, physics, camera, more
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In a recent interview with Nintendo Everything, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania director Masao Shirosaki spoke about a number of topics, including how the project came to be, the game’s physics, camera, and much more.
Shirosaki informed us that development begin around March 2020, and the team was working from home due to the current pandemic. He also discussed what players can expect from the physics and camera in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, which are some of the gameplay elements that fans have been curious about.
Here’s our full discussion:
SEGA Ages sale up on the North American Switch eShop
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A new SEGA Ages sale has started up on the North American eShop. Almost the full lineup is here, though the Sonic games are included. Still, there are discounts to be found for Phantasy Star, Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Wonder Boy: Monster Land, Puyo Puyo, Space Harrier, and more.
Below is the full lineup:
SEGA / Atlus TGS 2021 lineup and schedule
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Ahead of TGS 2021 in just a couple of weeks, SEGA and Atlus have shared more information about its plans for the show. Aside from confirming their own lineup and partner titles, the full schedule of presentations has been posted.
Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Gematsu:
Sonic Colors: Ultimate update out now on Switch (version 1.0.4)
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate has been updated to version 1.0.4. Right now it’s only available on Switch and not any additional platforms.
Based on initial research fans have done, it seems as though SEGA may have addressed a major glitch. Some players have come across a variety of issues since launch, but one of the most significant problems involves a visual distortion that could be seizure inducing. Thankfully, it seems that this has now been taken care of.
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania trailer shows SEGA Legends DLC
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In a new trailer today, the special SEGA Legends DLC was introduced for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania.
As we’ve seen over the past several weeks, you’ll be able to take control of various characters that go beyond the traditional monkeys. But you’ll actually be able to use classic SEGA consoles as playable characters as well. These include the Dreamcast, Saturn, and Game Gear.
Here’s a look a the SEGA Legends DLC in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania:
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate analysis and tech changes
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Digital Foundry published a new technical analysis for Sonic Colors: Ultimate that further explores changes that have been made from the original Wii version. Despite issues that some have encountered regarding glitches, it does look like Blind Squirrel has put in a decent amount of effort.
Here’s a roundup of tidbits shared concerning the technical changes, resolution, and more for Sonic Colors: Ultimate:
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate launch trailer
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While the Digital Deluxe version has been live for a few days, Sonic Colors: Ultimate officially launches on Switch today. A new trailer has come in to promote the news.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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[Review] Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Posted on 3 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 7, 2021
Developer: SEGA / Blind Squirrel
Publisher: SEGA
By the time the credits rolled during my playthrough of Sonic Colors: Ultimate, a remaster of the well-received 2010 Wii exclusive Sonic Colors, I had been converted from a skeptic into a believer. Beyond dabbling in a few of the 2D games as a kid, I had long been hesitant to dive into a modern 3D Sonic game; this is a franchise with baggage, so much so that not even Sonic Team seems certain how to please its most diehard fans. So I’m thrilled to report that Sonic Colors: Ultimate is not only overwhelmingly fun to play, but also that the Switch is an excellent place to play it.
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SEGA “listening and assessing” for Sonic Colors: Ultimate patch
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SEGA may eventually deliver a new patch for Sonic Colors: Ultimate following player reports of glitches and other problems.
The game’s initial bumpy launch took place this weekend thanks to early access from the Digital Deluxe version. Most players will actually be getting their hands on it tomorrow.
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate Switch players encountering graphical glitches and more
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate’s initial launch does not appear to be going well, as a number of players – largely on Switch – have encountered severe graphical glitches and other problems.
The game officially won’t be out on September 7. However, SEGA is providing early access to Digital Deluxe owners, which is why reports are already springing up – largely through social media.
We’ve rounded up some of the Sonic Colors: Ultimate glitches players have shared below. Note that with the last video in particular, you’ll probably want to avoid watching if you have sensitivity to seizures.
