Yakuza Kiwami getting physical release on Switch after all
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a surprising move, Yakuza Kiwami will be getting a physical release on Switch after all.
Limited Run Games just pulled back the curtain on two boxed version for the console – standard and Classic Edition. For those that go with the Classic Edition, you’ll get a copy of the game, spot gloss premium box with slipcover, soundtrack, collectible acrylic standee, Mesuking cards, and character cards.
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Football Manager 25 Touch coming to Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
September 30:Another year means another Football Manager game, and today SEGA and Sports Interactive officially announced Football Manager 25 Touch. The game is coming to Switch on November 26, 2024.
SEGA explains why it brought Shadow movie version to Shadow x Sonic Generations
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA shared plenty of news about Shadow x Sonic Generations this week, but the big announcement was that Shadow from the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie will be featured in the game. A level will be included that’s inspired by the film and Keanu Reeves is even on board to voice the character for the DLC.
Series producer Shun Nakamura spoke about how this all came about in an interview with the PlayStation Blog. He started off by sharing the following:
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Sonic x Shadow Generations story trailer
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Sonic x Shadow Generations was featured during today’s Sonic Central presentation with a new trailer highlighting the story. The video also shows more gameplay, and Mephiles is also confirmed to be making an appearance.
In the Shadow Generations campaign, the character will be forced to relive his past. His nemesis, Black Doom, reappears and threatens to take over the world. Shadow will go on a journey through his past while confronting his painful memories and unlocking new powers to save the world.
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Sonic Central presentation announced for September 24
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Sonic Central presentation will air tomorrow, September 24, SEGA just announced. The event begins at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.
During Sonic Central, fans can tune in for a “sneak peek of some of our upcoming projects, partnerships, and events happening through 2025.” SEGA didn’t provide any further information, but the company should be highlighting Sonic x Shadow Generations at the very least.
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Yakuza Kiwami announced for Switch
Posted on 3 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
August 27: Yakuza Kiwami was announced for Switch as part of the Nintendo Partner Direct today. SEGA will have it ready on October 24, 2024.
Yakuza is a series that has been notoriously absent on Nintendo platforms. Ryu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD did come to Wii U many years ago, but that was only in Japan.
As for Yakuza Kiwami, here’s what to expect:
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble update out today (version 1.20), patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is getting a big version 1.20 update, including the new Gem Heist Battle Mode game plus a collaboration with Dole Food.
Outside of new content, a bunch of improvements and fixes are planned. These include the ability to skip the clear animation, cutting down on Battle Mode lag, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
SEGA would “love” to remaster the Sonic Advance games if the opportunity arises
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News | 0 comments
SEGA has started to remaster and bring back a number of different games in the Sonic the Hedgehog series over the past few years, but the same can’t be said of the Sonic Advance titles. However, it sounds like the company has at least some interest in doing so.
For those that are unaware, Sonic Advance saw three different entries on the Game Boy Advance. Each one was largely handled by Dimps. The thing is, they’ve never return after originally launched on the GBA.
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SEGA/Atlus TGS 2024 lineup
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SEGA and Atlus today unveiled their full lineup for the 2024 Tokyo Game Show.
Sonic x Shadow Generations will be available from SEGA specifically, and a number of partner titles will also be showcased. Interestingly, Nippon Ichi Software will showcase a currently unannounced title alongside Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.
Here’s the full TGS 2024 lineup:
SEGA not currently planning a standalone Chao Garden game
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Chao Garden is something that’s beloved among SEGA fans in the Sonic the Hedgehog title, but that feature won’t be getting its own standalone game in the near future.
Takashi Iizuka, the boss of Sonic Team, ruled out the possibility in a recent interview. He said that Chao Garden is something that it’s a piece of Sonic Adventure, and doesn’t seem to believe it’d make sense to “just break it off and make it a thing.” Fan interest in Sonic Adventure 3 was also again acknowledged.
