Wow!!!
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178094
Super Mario Galaxy 2 May 23, 2010!
Metroid:OtherM June 27, 2010!
Sin&Punishment 2 June 7, 2010!
We have been waiting for S&P2 to be finally announced after a 1Q2010 delay.
We were expecting SMG2 Nov. 2010, and Metroid:OtherM probably Nov.2010 or even spring 2011; since both titles were announced at E32009.
I have to finally give Nintendo some props; SPECTACULAR news that they will deliver us these 3 games, and most notably, these two huge titles 6 months ahead of time!!!
Now, what will Nintendo announce at E32010?? I'm sure they will have something great for us, and perhaps new speculation is.....Zelda Wii Motion Plus for Nov.2010 or Spring 2011!!!
Great Job Nintendo, glad that you are taking care of the gamers on Wii for once.
Next up, we need StarFox Wii, Fzero Wii, and Kid Icarus Wii!!! = )
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sonic & Sega All Star Racing S&SASR !!!
Wow! This game is AWESOME!! It is a Sega dream game and a blast of fun to play and race and drift!
Great job Sumo Digital!!! = )
Great job Sumo Digital!!! = )
Saturday, February 20, 2010
New Club Sega Tokyo, Akihabara
http://arcadeheroes.com/2010/02/19/sega-opens-flagship-arcade-in-akihabara/
As reported by arcadeheroes.com; Sega is opening a brand new Club Sega in Akihabara!
As reported by arcadeheroes.com; Sega is opening a brand new Club Sega in Akihabara!
Friday, February 19, 2010
VF5 Final Showdown AOU 2010 Tokyo
Kotaku recently reported about Sega's new arcade title, Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown!!
http://kotaku.com/5475283/virtua-fighter-5-final-showdown-makes-your-vf5r-petition-obsolete
Many of us had hoped for VF5:R for x360 or ps3, but now we can make petitions and hope for VF5:FinalShowdown!!
Remember we got VF4 and VF4:Evolution, but we all missed getting VF4:Final Tuned?
I'm looking fwd to SegaAllStarRacing next week, and AfterBurner Climax around March 15!!!
http://kotaku.com/5475283/virtua-fighter-5-final-showdown-makes-your-vf5r-petition-obsolete
Many of us had hoped for VF5:R for x360 or ps3, but now we can make petitions and hope for VF5:FinalShowdown!!
Remember we got VF4 and VF4:Evolution, but we all missed getting VF4:Final Tuned?
I'm looking fwd to SegaAllStarRacing next week, and AfterBurner Climax around March 15!!!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Xbox Live Goodbye April 15, 2010
Xbox 1 games will cease to work online with Xbox Live come April 15, 2010.
Please join me for the next two months for online Sega xbox games; Outrun2, Outrun2006, and Spikeout.
I originally got Xbox Live in order to play Outrun 2006 back in February 2006 and have enjoyed it immensely since.
I am sad that these cool Sega arcade games won't be playable online anymore. = (
Please join me for the next two months for online Sega xbox games; Outrun2, Outrun2006, and Spikeout.
I originally got Xbox Live in order to play Outrun 2006 back in February 2006 and have enjoyed it immensely since.
I am sad that these cool Sega arcade games won't be playable online anymore. = (
Friday, January 29, 2010
Shenmue 3
http://www.ps3center.net/news/4293/sega-talks-shenmue-iii/
Famitsu 360
In this year's issue, Sega talked a bit about the oft-requested Shenmue follow up. It's a title they still think a lot about doing, however, sales are a factor. Neither of the previous games sold well, so Sega is hesitant about returning to the franchise. They reassure fans, though, that if there is an opportunity to revisit the franchise, they would love to do it.
Sounds like Sega is hoping that one of the platform holders fund it, perhaps in return for an exclusivity deal.
"This is significant because this is one of the rare times that Sega Japan has made a positive statement to the media about Shenmue 3"
Famitsu 360
In this year's issue, Sega talked a bit about the oft-requested Shenmue follow up. It's a title they still think a lot about doing, however, sales are a factor. Neither of the previous games sold well, so Sega is hesitant about returning to the franchise. They reassure fans, though, that if there is an opportunity to revisit the franchise, they would love to do it.
Sounds like Sega is hoping that one of the platform holders fund it, perhaps in return for an exclusivity deal.
"This is significant because this is one of the rare times that Sega Japan has made a positive statement to the media about Shenmue 3"
Thursday, January 28, 2010
AfterBurner Climax
Time to fire up the afterburners; kick the tires and light the fires, big daddy!
ABC!!! Holy mother of God!!
Sega Europe posted a new trailer. And we have an 8 min gameplay video!
http://blogs.sega.com/europe/2010/01/28/after-burner-climax-is-coming/
http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/videos/view/1139/After-Burner-Climax.html
After burner RETURNS TO THE SKIES ON High Definition platforms AND PSP
Break The Sound Barrier In The World’s Fastest Fighter Planes
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (January 28th, 2010) – SEGA® Europe ltd. and SEGA® of America Inc. today announced that the classic arcade game After Burner™ has now returned for a new generation of gamers. After Burner Climax™ features fast and frantic feats, putting you in the cockpit of the world’s top fighter jets. Players will dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft. Built for all skill levels, everyone will be able to take to the air and blaze through a branching storyline with over 20 stages. After Burner Climax will be available for download on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and on PlayStation® Store for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
Developed by SEGA’s AM2 division, famous for titles such as Virtua Fighter™ and Outrun™, After Burner Climax is based on the latest arcade version in the franchise. Players will square off against a plethora of AI opponents as they dodge, shoot, and barrel roll their way to victory in a variety of the game’s environments. With the Climax Mode, players can activate slow motion, which makes avoiding rockets and bullets easier, and increasing accuracy whilst aiming for those harder to hit targets.
In other news, the classic After Burner: Black Falcon for PlayStation Portable® will be available for download via the PlayStation® Store on the 4th of February. This adaptation is compatible with all PSP versions, including PSP Go. Fly nineteen different real-world officially licensed jets during the course of the game’s 24 supersonic missions, and double the firepower in 2 player co-op mode.
After Burner Climax will be available for download on Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PlayStation® Store in Spring 2010. AfterBurner: Black Falcon is available on PlayStation Store from the 4th of February.
ABC!!! Holy mother of God!!
Sega Europe posted a new trailer. And we have an 8 min gameplay video!
http://blogs.sega.com/europe/2010/01/28/after-burner-climax-is-coming/
http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/videos/view/1139/After-Burner-Climax.html
After burner RETURNS TO THE SKIES ON High Definition platforms AND PSP
Break The Sound Barrier In The World’s Fastest Fighter Planes
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (January 28th, 2010) – SEGA® Europe ltd. and SEGA® of America Inc. today announced that the classic arcade game After Burner™ has now returned for a new generation of gamers. After Burner Climax™ features fast and frantic feats, putting you in the cockpit of the world’s top fighter jets. Players will dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft. Built for all skill levels, everyone will be able to take to the air and blaze through a branching storyline with over 20 stages. After Burner Climax will be available for download on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and on PlayStation® Store for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
Developed by SEGA’s AM2 division, famous for titles such as Virtua Fighter™ and Outrun™, After Burner Climax is based on the latest arcade version in the franchise. Players will square off against a plethora of AI opponents as they dodge, shoot, and barrel roll their way to victory in a variety of the game’s environments. With the Climax Mode, players can activate slow motion, which makes avoiding rockets and bullets easier, and increasing accuracy whilst aiming for those harder to hit targets.
In other news, the classic After Burner: Black Falcon for PlayStation Portable® will be available for download via the PlayStation® Store on the 4th of February. This adaptation is compatible with all PSP versions, including PSP Go. Fly nineteen different real-world officially licensed jets during the course of the game’s 24 supersonic missions, and double the firepower in 2 player co-op mode.
After Burner Climax will be available for download on Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PlayStation® Store in Spring 2010. AfterBurner: Black Falcon is available on PlayStation Store from the 4th of February.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Jambo! Safari Wii
Overall, this game is fabulous! The graphics and presentation have been changed to cater to the ‘casual’ and younger age demographic for the wii, but if you look past that underneath it is the arcade gameplay that is stellar. The motion controls are easy to learn and easy to use, making the gameplay experience enjoyable overall.
I never got to play it in the arcade but a few times, but the game is really fun. There are 9 stages to play and with the wealth of things to see and do in each stage, this game is lots of value for the dollar. There are some really beautiful stages, 3 of them are like the Africa safari plains, 3 are like wetlands, and 3 are rougher terrain. But each 3 have characteristics themselves, and all feature some really fun stages to play. Some of my favorite are the ones with rain and varied terrain. Some of these stages, the maps are HUGE and you can really go driving and exploring the game world instead of catching animals or working on missions. The game is very fun to play for this reason.
This is a must buy if you are a collector of home Sega arcade games, you won’t regret it. Good things come to those who wait, and I patiently wait for each and every Sega arcade game that is locked in the arcade, for the home version to come.
This year 2010 is going to be fabulous, SegaAllStarRacing AND Afterburner Climax, that is enough goodness to last for years!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
AfterBurner Climax XBLA 99%!!!
Looks like further proof of AfterBurnerClimax heading our way!!
If you look at these screens, gorgeous!!!
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/01/18/after-burner-climax-screens-surface/
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/after-burner-climax-26-live-arcade-shots_497.html
These screens are Sega HD heaven. = )
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0003-39745483.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0004-93976745.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0005-75028076.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0006-72591857.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0007-30637817.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0008-29366149.html
If you look at these screens, gorgeous!!!
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/01/18/after-burner-climax-screens-surface/
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/after-burner-climax-26-live-arcade-shots_497.html
These screens are Sega HD heaven. = )
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0003-39745483.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0004-93976745.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0005-75028076.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0006-72591857.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0007-30637817.html
http://www.gameswire.net/screenshots/screenshot_original-497-0008-29366149.html
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Sky Crawlers and Mamoru Oshii
I just screened “Sky Crawlers” on Blu-Ray last night. The movie is two hours long and a treat for fans of Mamoru Oshii. Mamoru Oshii is the director of this anime film and he is famous for Ghost In The Shell 1 & 2. The music is by Kenji Kawai. Animation is by Production I.G. If you are a fan of GITS1&2, you can definently see the style of Mamoru Oshii in this film! However, this film is quite different from GITS1&2.
This film has themes that are similar to GITS1&2. It features young kids who don’t age, but fly airplanes against others who are the same. These kids go through a phase of trying to understand who they are, similar to the puppet dolls in GITS2. Mamoru Oshii mixes the cel animation of the characters with the CG of the airplanes and it is really beautiful to see in motion. The airplane scenes CG rendering style makes them look like real airplanes without being fake, a style of CG that was found in GITS2. The airplanes design is also different and striking. The HD Blu-Ray makes it even more sharp and detailed, it is a 1080p disc BD-50 with a high bitrate of 25 to 30 mbps.
Oshii features a dog with long ears in this movie, one very similar was in GITS2. Sky Crawlers features a young girl named “Kusanagi,” and she looks similar to Motoko Kusanagi from GITS1&2. GITS1 had some camera angles where it looked like you were viewing the character’s POV from a rounded lens, and this film has several shots like that. Oshii has some really wondrous scenes of blue sky, clouds, and he allows you to just be in thought with yourself as you ponder what the characters are thinking themselves as they journey through the film. GITS2 had a music CG device with bells, and there is a similar one here that shows up occasionally during the film. The film has a great 5.1dd soundtrack, and sounds as loud as gunshots from the airplanes and giant explosions to ones as small as ambient noise really add to the movie experience. The small sound effects come when you least expect it, subtle and artful, timed perfectly with the minimalist anime movements. I watched the film in Japanese 5.1dd and white text English subtitles.
There is a cool Wii game by Namco-Bandai that I plan to check out later. Probably the game that most connects me with Sky Crawlers is Sega AM2’s excellent Propeller Arena for the Dreamcast. Also Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
Overall, it is a great film and one that any Mamoru Oshii fan will not want to miss. It almost feels like an alternate reality film for Kusanagi, as if the character from GITS is experiencing a dream sequence or side adventure. The similar themes and styles from GITS1&2 are enough to connect you to Sky Crawlers, but not so much that the film can’t provide you with its own unique and new viewing experience.
This film has themes that are similar to GITS1&2. It features young kids who don’t age, but fly airplanes against others who are the same. These kids go through a phase of trying to understand who they are, similar to the puppet dolls in GITS2. Mamoru Oshii mixes the cel animation of the characters with the CG of the airplanes and it is really beautiful to see in motion. The airplane scenes CG rendering style makes them look like real airplanes without being fake, a style of CG that was found in GITS2. The airplanes design is also different and striking. The HD Blu-Ray makes it even more sharp and detailed, it is a 1080p disc BD-50 with a high bitrate of 25 to 30 mbps.
Oshii features a dog with long ears in this movie, one very similar was in GITS2. Sky Crawlers features a young girl named “Kusanagi,” and she looks similar to Motoko Kusanagi from GITS1&2. GITS1 had some camera angles where it looked like you were viewing the character’s POV from a rounded lens, and this film has several shots like that. Oshii has some really wondrous scenes of blue sky, clouds, and he allows you to just be in thought with yourself as you ponder what the characters are thinking themselves as they journey through the film. GITS2 had a music CG device with bells, and there is a similar one here that shows up occasionally during the film. The film has a great 5.1dd soundtrack, and sounds as loud as gunshots from the airplanes and giant explosions to ones as small as ambient noise really add to the movie experience. The small sound effects come when you least expect it, subtle and artful, timed perfectly with the minimalist anime movements. I watched the film in Japanese 5.1dd and white text English subtitles.
There is a cool Wii game by Namco-Bandai that I plan to check out later. Probably the game that most connects me with Sky Crawlers is Sega AM2’s excellent Propeller Arena for the Dreamcast. Also Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
Overall, it is a great film and one that any Mamoru Oshii fan will not want to miss. It almost feels like an alternate reality film for Kusanagi, as if the character from GITS is experiencing a dream sequence or side adventure. The similar themes and styles from GITS1&2 are enough to connect you to Sky Crawlers, but not so much that the film can’t provide you with its own unique and new viewing experience.
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