What are the Sega Genesis Mini’s secret, unannounced games?
The Sega Genesis Mini was announced over the weekend along with 10 of its included games. Expected to launch this fall with a total of 40 pre-loaded games, we decided to take a shot at guessing what other titles we'll see on Sega's own mini console.
Sega Genesis Mini release date and price revealed, along with first 10 of 40 games
The Sega Genesis Mini will finally roll out in September with an $80 price tag, following the retro console trend started by Nintendo and Sony. The device, 55 percent the size of the original console, will come with a pair of wired controllers. The first 10 of its 40 pre-loaded games have been revealed.
How skillful translations helped these Japanese video games gain global appeal
Translators have helped double the worldwide audience of some Japanese games, giving players keen insight into Japanese culture in the process. It’s something the gaming industry could see more of in the future, as long as companies approach the localization of their games with their targeted audience in mind.
Sega Genesis classics now playable on Amazon Fire TV, no retro console required
Sega released the SEGA Classics app for Amazon Fire TV, allowing gamers to play Sega Genesis classics without having to buy a retro console. The $15 app, which offers display and gameplay options, contains 25 games, including the Golden Axe and Street of Rage trilogies, and three remastered Sonic titles.
Want to burn Sonic the Hedgehog into your morning meal? Sega can help
Sega, the Japanese video game company, is branching out of games and into home appliances by way of a toaster that burns an image of Sonic the Hedgehog directly into your morning meal. Because nothing says good morning like a piece of slightly overcooked (but impressively artistic) bread.
To promote ‘Border Break,’ Sega is building the world’s largest mecha
Guinness is about to get a new world record, and it's not one that you'll see every day. Video game company Sega teamed up with the plastic model creators Kotobukiya in order to construct what will be the world's largest plastic mecha model in history in advance of the Border Break release.
Jim Carrey may be playing Dr. Robotnik in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’
Paramount is now collaborating with Sega to bring the iconic mascot to the big screen November 15, 2019. The movie will mix CGI and live action.
‘Westworld’ star saddles up for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ film role
The Sonic the Hedgehog film planned for release in November 2019 will reportedly star Westworld actor James Marsden. He will likely play the role of Tom, a human sidekick to the title character, which was previously linked to Paul Rudd. The film will mix CG characters with live-action.
‘Team Sonic Racing’ is coming this winter, will include story mode
Team Sonic Racing -- the successor to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed -- is coming to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The game includes 15 Sonic characters, online multiplayer, and a story mode. It also supports four-player split-screen play to make your place the destination for parties.
Cult classic ‘Night Trap’ is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer
Night Trap, one of the games that led to the creation of the ESRB, is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer for a 25th anniversary edition, despite the company's insistence that the game would never appear on any Nintendo console.
Sega is working on a retro Genesis console
Sega may be working on a miniature Retro Genesis console in the vein of Nintendo's line of NES and SNES Classic consoles.
Ryo Hazuki returns as ‘Shenmue I & II’ launches on PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018
The beloved martial arts adventure series Shenmue is being re-released on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018. The original games were released on the Sega Dreamcast console in 1999 and 2001, where they gained a passionate following. Watch as martial artist Ryo Hazuki avenges the death of his father.
Sega pulls ‘Yakuza 6’ demo after players use it to access the full game
Sega has pulled the demo for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life after it was discovered that players could access the full game for free.
Give the gift of nostalgia with these awesome retro gaming consoles
Jump back into the past with these retro gaming consoles that let you enjoy classic games from Nintendo, Sega, and Atari.
PC version of ‘Sonic Mania’ uses Denuvo, can only be played online
Retro platformer Sonic Mania can't currently be played offline on PC due to an issue with the anti-piracy software Denuvo.
‘Yakuza 6’ will release worldwide more than a year after its Japanese launch
Sega has confirmed that Yakuza 6 will finally be released worldwide in March 2018, alongside details of its special edition.
Despite frame rate dips, Persona 5's PC emulation plays perfectly well
Persona 5 is now playable from start to finish without bugs on the PC with the RPCS3 emulator, and it only took six months.
Sega Forever collection brings free classic Genesis games to iOS and Android
Sega Forever is a new program for iOS and Android that will give players free classic Genesis and Dreamcast games every two weeks.
‘Total War: Warhammer II’ arrives in September, order now for bonus content
Sega announces that Total War: Warhammer II will be released on September 28, 2017, and there's bonus content for early adopters.
Sega to publish new game from studio comprised of ‘Fable’ veterans
Sega Europe has detailed a new partnership with Two Point Studios, the company that rose from the ashes of Lionhead when it closed last year.
‘Sonic Mania’ will take us all back to the ’90s on August 15
Sega has revealed the release date for Sonic Mania as August 15, and to celebrate it has launched a new trailer with hand-drawn art.
'Sonic Mania' trailer on Steam reveals an unconfirmed August 15 release
The trailer for Sonic Mania on Steam's European page showed an August 15 launch date. The trailer has since reverted to summer 2017.
Platinum’s cult favorite action game ‘Vanquish’ is exploding onto PC in 4K
Vanquish will follow Bayonetta as the latest cult favorite from Platinum Games and Sega to get the 4K treatment on PC.
Previously unknown Sonic skateboarding game has been revealed in video
Unearthed footage of Sonic the Hedgehog Extreme has revealed a failed skateboarding concept predating Sonic Riders.
Iam8bit is putting together an epic ‘Persona 5’ soundtrack vinyl box set
Video game art and marketing company iam8bit today announced its next special edition game soundtrack vinyl box set, Persona 5.
'Bayonetta' director reveals why the main character only has a mole as an adult
PlatinumGames revealed a few secrets about the original Bayonetta, including why the main character has a mole on her face.
‘Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III’ open beta set days before game’s release
Relic Entertainment and Sega have announced details for the 'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III' open beta, set days before the game's release.
Sega teaser page indicates Bayonetta news is coming on April 11
The countdown clock will hit zero April 11, and comes via a special URL from the 8-bit Bayonetta April Fool's joke.
‘Valkyria Revolution’ launches stateside for PS4, Xbox One, Vita in June
Sega's military-themed brawler Valkyria Revolution will hit North America for the Xbox One PlayStation 4, and PS Vita in June.
Sega: ‘Project Sonic 2017’ is now called ‘Sonic Forces’; ‘Sonic Mania’ delayed
Sega updated fans at SXSW on the upcoming pair of Sonic games. Project Sonic 2017 is called Sonic Forces and Sonic Mania has been delayed.
Sega may be readying an HD remaster of the first two Shenue games
A source close to Atlus USA has revealed that Sega may release an HD remaster of the cult -classic Shenmue games.
Good news, PlayStation 2 fan! Sega has reprinted the first four Yakuza games
Sega has reprinted the first four Yakuza games, meaning right now gamers can buy brand new copies of games that were originally hard to find.
'Rare Replay' will never be the same with a Xbox One controller from Hyperkin
This adorable new controller from Hyperkin is designed to give Xbox One gamers a true retro gaming experience.