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English Of The Dead Flash Demo

Oh Sega. What, you don't know that the mere premise of teaching people English by having them type zombies to death guarantees sales? It does. So while the flash demo you've provided of one of the game's cheesy tutorial levels (the real typing of the dead comes later) is greatly appreciated, it's not really needed. Thanks anyway, though!

English Of The Dead Demo [Sega, via Siliconera]

10:30 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Luke Plunkett
1,655 views, 24 comments

Latest by Derigor: I came in Canada?? What are they trying to teach the youth of japan!?! Fox News at 9 Banzorizing this adult rated game that is teaching your childen to come into japan, probably illegally to exhume corpses and spray non more »

rumor

Samba De Amigo To Get Paid DLC?

So the Wii can't do DLC, Harmonix & Neversoft? Maybe it can. It just needs to involve monkeys, and a couple of maracas. Pictured at left is the box art for the upcoming Wii version of classic Dreamcast rhythm title Samba De Amigo. If you squint real hard, and look in the top-left corner, you'll see a little red logo. That's the Wii's new "Pay To Play" logo, meaning that (if this isn't some strange Photoshopping mistake) at some stage, you'll be given the opportunity to pay more to play a little more. This being a music title probably means you'll be able to download new tracks/levels/monkeys/sombreros, but die-hards, don't let me stop you from dreaming it'll be a patch to allow Dreamcast maraca use.
Samba De Amigo [GameStop, via TurtleSnatcher @ NeoGAF]

10:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Luke Plunkett
2,354 views, 36 comments

Latest by Mr.SithNinja: Maybe is a pay monthly MMO. more »

sega

Cosmic Smash Returns?

Sega's racquetball meets Tron meets Breakout oddity Cosmic Smash may be one more Dreamcast-era property headed for revival territory as the publisher has recently trademarked the title with the USPTO. The arcade title only saw release in Japan and didn't get much attention from gamers as a too late Dreamcast port, but it looks like Sega may be bringing us an update.

Cosmic Smash was developed by the team formerly known as Sega Rosso, probably better known for their Sega Rally and Star Wars arcade game releases. It's almost begging for a WiiWare re-release, as its rather simple in the mechanics and graphics department—perfect for a Wii-remote waggling short session game.

Cosmic Smash [USPTO]

3:40 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Michael McWhertor
827 views, 13 comments

golden axe

Two New Screens for Golden Axe: Beast Rider

SEGA America's blog gives gamers a look inside work at Secret Level, which just finished Iron Man for them and is cranking on Golden Axe: Beast Rider. A cool Flickr slideshow shows the team and some concepts, both in hard copy and rendered on computer. And two new screen caps, which is the video game porn you're here for.
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2:00 PM on Sat May 3 2008
By ogood
6,380 views, 33 comments

gta iv

The Most Expensive Game Budget Ever

Shenmue, that was a pricey game! For the past 18 years or so, Yu Suzuki's Shenmue has been the most expensive game ever developed at US $70 million, making the game the current Guinnes World Record holder. According to Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies, Grand Theft Auto IV just might supplant Shenmue. Over a thousand people worked on the game, and Benzies guestimates GTA IV cost roughly $100 million. Just imagine if Tom Cruise had done voice acting work! So, any takers on what Metal Gear Solid 4 cost? I'm betting slightly north of $120 million.
Grand Theft Auto Producer [Times Online via NeoGAF via Sega Nerds]

5:00 AM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
8,957 views, 97 comments

Latest by mullinsmcd: @Aresef: Also you have to consider the amount of middleware that GTA4 has as opposed to Shenmue which was all from the ground up. It costs money for licensing the technology but to build it from the ground up more »

ps3

SEGA's Valkyria Chronicles SEGA Cameo

Crossover time! Characters Vyse and Aika from SEGA RPG Skies of Arcadia appear in Sega's new PS3 title Senjo no Valkyuria (Valkyria Chronicles). Makes sense with Sega rumored to be working on a Skies of Arcadia. Right up there is proof of Vyse's in game appearance, and Aika is after the jump. Click over if you like. If not, don't. YOUR CHOICE.

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3:00 AM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
5,624 views, 70 comments

Latest by MPD51: And this just became GOTY, no matter the opposition. Smash Bros., Mario Kart, GTAIV, sorry. Anything Skies of Arcadia is an instant win. more »

sega

Fan-Made Sonic 2 HD Remix Coming

Super Street Fighter II Turbo isn't the only classic getting the "HD Remix" treatment, as an unofficial, fan-created remake of Sonic 2 is underway. A team of five superfans from the Sonic "community" have released some of the artwork and animation from the high-def update which can be gawked at SavyGamer. Early looks at Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Dr. Robotnik should give you a clear indication just how pretty this looks. Let's hope they finish it before the cease and desist departs Sega HQ.

Sonic 2 HD fan remake on the way [SavyGamer via UK:R]

4:20 PM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Michael McWhertor
9,442 views, 76 comments

Latest by Erinaceus: Meh...I wish luck to the guys willing to put the time in to create it. But that does not mean I'm going to play it. I've never been terribly impressed by HD remakes of anything. I'm content to play the more »

behind the scenes

Iron Man: One Man Army

The star-studded behind the scenes Iron Man action continues as Sega gathers Stan "The Man" Lee, John Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., and a cast of thousands sing the praises of the upcoming game, due out at the end of this week. There really isn't all that much more they can say at this point. Stan likes it. John likes it. I myself am mildly fond of what I've seen so far, while awaiting having the full game in my hands before I pass any sort of final judgment. I think we've seen just about everything we're going to see before the movie and game come out, so now we wait. And play GTA IV.

11:20 AM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Mike Fahey
2,665 views, 36 comments

Latest by ratix240sx: To those moaning about the controls: You sound like a bunch of causual gamers. At least try to learn the controls. more »

music

RAC Re-ignites Nintendo Sega Feud

The console wars between Sega and Nintendo ended years ago, but the folks of the RemixArtistCollective are bringing it back with a special 4-track remix album of classic tunes from both systems. On the Nintendo side of things you've got Mario and of course The Legend of Zelda, while Sega is represented here by Sonic the Hedgehog and...Sonic the Hedgehog. Does Nintendo win on sheer variety, or can two Sonic remixes stand up to the double threat of Mario and Link? Find out for yourself by downloading the electro dance versions of these classic tunes below. Not bad at all.

NINTENDO VS SEGA EP [RAC]

8:00 PM on Fri Apr 25 2008
By Mike Fahey
2,272 views, 57 comments

Latest by globones: Why is every still comparing NES to genesis? SMS &NES= 8 bits SNES &Genesis= 16 bits both generations the systems released closer to their counterparts. Stupid people makes me confused and my head hurt. Noobs. more »

deals

Sega Superstars Tennis Double Faults At Retail, Now Just $19.99

Sega Superstars Tennis 2? Hahahahaha! That's a good one! With the game just five weeks old in North America, GameStop is already slashing prices on Sega and Sumo Digital's Sonic-filled answer to Mario Tennis, with Sega Superstars Tennis bottoming out at $19.99 USD for the Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2. The Nintendo DS version? Just $14.99 USD.

If you're in need of a GTA IV hype deflection shield or you're now willing to bite at this price—even I am, despite my bitterness about a lack of Space Harrier or Cosmic Smash Guy—you can pick it up in-store or online as of right now.

GameStop Weekly Ad

4:20 PM on Fri Apr 25 2008
By Michael McWhertor
1,935 views, 44 comments

japan

PS3 Sound Horror Game Getting Wii Port

PS3 sound novel Imabikisou is getting a Wii port. Not quite sure why as sound novels are pretty much choose your own adventure style films told through sound, text and images. For the PS3 version, the visual effects were handled by the team behind Siren 2. So we guess this will be Imabikisou plus waggle? Scary.
Imabikisou Gets Wii Version [Canned Dogs] [Pic]

2:00 AM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
1,882 views, 15 comments

sega

Where's Sonic? (Let's Find Him!)

Found in a drawer and from Sonic's mid-90's heyday comes this, Where's Sonic? It's a picture book where you, un-huh, look for Sonic. The 2D drawings are spectacular! Click through the gallery below to find Sonic. Maybe you won't. There are no guarantees, really.

Haven't gotten your fill? Click over to UK:R, where they've got more — including challenging blurry ones!

Sonic's Thrilling Return to 2D [UK:R]

10:00 PM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
4,022 views, 61 comments

Latest by Green-clad Gamer Dude: That Sonic died off a long time ago... :( more »

behind the scenes

Behind The Iron Man - The Armor

Personally I don't know why Sega and Secret Level keep putting these things out, seeing as we already posted the definitive Iron Man video on Friday, but at least this behind the scenes look at the making of the game deals with what we can probably all agree is the best-looking part of it - the armor itself. Having played the demo some 20 times more over the weekend after my initial impressions, I can say that I am a good bit excited by the potential of the title again. I think I could find a great deal of fun in upgrading the armors and customizing the suit to my liking. I would have liked some cosmetic customization, but that wasn't going to happen. The game is due out May 2nd with the movie, and with my birthday May 1st, I shall procure it as a present for myself. That way if it isn't as good as I hope it'll hurt that much more. Woot!

8:00 PM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By Mike Fahey
3,283 views, 16 comments

Latest by freespeech: @YUYU: LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more »

happy fun time

Iron Man Weekend Party Fun Time!

The weekend is finally here! After a long week of helping fill in for the mysteriously absent McWhertor and Crecente, it's time to kick back and have some fun, and I'm bringing Iron Man with me, because that guy knows how to party. Shoot at him and he only dances harder! Hell yeah!

7:30 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Mike Fahey
6,099 views, 39 comments

clips

Talking To The Iron Man Demo

You'll notice long periods of silence in this video of my play through of the Iron Man demo on the Xbox 360. Those were moments when I was genuinely enjoying myself enough that I forgot I was filming it. Despite said enjoyment, I'd have to say that if I weren't an Iron Man fan, I probably wouldn't have been moved to buy the game after a single play through. To controls take a great deal of getting used to, the bits that let you use special moves to take out vehicles and turrets are simply jarring interactive cutscenes, and I could certainly see Tony's running dialogue with his computer JARVIS (Just A Rather Very Intelligent System) growing stale quickly. You're watching my second play through here. On my third I actually took things slow, and the flight controls grew on me quite a bit. Oh, and you can upgrade a couple of the systems in the suit...just not the one I was attempting to. Not exactly overjoyed, yet not quite heartbroken either.

4:00 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Mike Fahey
10,777 views, 87 comments

Latest by freespeech: @sargemat: FAIL!!!! more »

vc update

Euro VC Gets Phantasy Star III

A nifty little update for the European Wii Virtual Console comes in the form of Sega's Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom for the Genesis. Considered by many to be the weakest in the original Phantasy Star series, the game spans three generations of characters, with the player getting to decide how each plays out by making marriage decisions for the party members in each successive generation. Criticized for bland combat and a storyline that conflicts with Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III is the game most likely to cause knock-down, drag out fights among Phantasy Star fans, as those who love it love it to death and those who hate it hate it with a passion. Me? I enjoyed the hell out of it myself, despite its many problems, and consider it a fine addition to the Euro VC at 800 points. Hopefully this will make it to North America shortly.

8:40 AM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Mike Fahey
1,159 views, 21 comments

Latest by GyrFal: I wish that they would put more RPGs on the VC in general, as those are really the ones worth getting. more »

demo

Iron Man Demo Coming Tomorrow

I was sitting here, thinking how odd it was that Sega hadn't released anything new on Iron Man today when the notification showed up in my email box - a playable demo for the game is will be available for the Xbox 360 tomorrow, with a PlayStation Network one coming soon. I'm both overjoyed and anxious about getting my hands on the game. It could be a wondrous experience, or it could suck completely. I suppose we'll know come tomorrow morning. While we wait, enjoy this video revealing what the demo has in store for us.

3:00 PM on Thu Apr 17 2008
By Mike Fahey
10,896 views, 84 comments

Latest by dannyb0y: It really sucks. Terrible game. This is one of those demos that has saved me from wasting £40. Thanks demo! more »

clips

Iron Man Voice Acting With Downy Downey Jr.

Here's another in the series of the Victor Lucas narrated shorts for Sega's Iron Man video game, this time featuring the voice acting talents of a Robert Downey Jr. who seems to have a soft lining of goose down on his head, which they explain is for an upcoming role. He doesn't make a good blond, but he does make a damn fine Tony Stark. Even Stan "The Man" Lee thinks so! Listening to Downey Jr. read the lines, we can at least rest assured that the game will be a joy to listen to as well as look at. Here's hoping the gameplay follows suit!

3:20 PM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By Mike Fahey
5,349 views, 47 comments

Latest by standardman: Oh my, I think I just developed a man-crush. more »