Sonic x Shadow Generations story trailer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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SEGA / Atlus September 2024 Switch eShop sale: lowest prices ever for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Two Point Hospital, more
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
SEGA / Atlus recently started a Switch eShop sale for September 2024 which we wanted to highlight as it includes the lowest prices ever for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Two Point Hospital. Over thirty games have been discounted.
The full lineup is as follows:
Yakuza Kiwami is digital-only on Switch, no physical release
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SEGA announced Yakuza Kiwami for Switch this week, but since then, shared the news that it’s a digital-only release and there won’t be a physical version of any sort.
Yakuza is finally heading to Switch for the first time. However, digital will be your only option – even in Japan. The good news is that SEGA seems to be pricing the game appropriately, and it will only cost $20.
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Sonic team boss says Shadow the Hedgehog is “not Vegeta in any way”
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Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka took the opportunity to clarify in a recent interview that Shadow the Hedgehog is “not Vegeta in any way.”
Iizuka was speaking with GamesRadar at Gamescom, and was asked if fans have interpreted the character in a different way than how he originally intended. That’s where the talk about Vegeta began.
