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Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania gameplay

We have brand new gameplay from the Switch version of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, which arrives next week. Aside from a look at classic platforming, the 45-minute video also shows off a variety of mini games.

Here’s some information about the title:

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania review

System: Switch
Release date: October 5, 2021
Developer: SEGA
Publisher: SEGA


I experienced a wide range of conflicting emotions while playing Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania. I often caught myself laughing, usually after successfully guiding my expressive, energetic monkey across a particularly gauntlet-esque stage with only seconds to spare. Just as often I found myself sighing or yelling “nonononoooo,” typically as my encapsulated simian plummeted off a platform to its doom… again. But no matter how well I was doing (or not) at playing Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, I was almost always having a wonderful time – and considering that this remaster contains stages and minigames from three of what may be the best games in the franchise, I expect I’ll be doing so for a long time.

super monkey ball banana mania physics

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

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

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 1.0.4

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.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania SEGA Legends

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:

sonic colors ultimate changes

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:

Sonic Colors: Ultimate

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:

Sonic Colors Ultimate review

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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