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Alpha Protocol Hits Oct. 6 [Sega]Original at Kotaku
• 14 hours ago
By Brian Crecente Spy role-playing game Alpha Protocol will be hitting the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on Oct. 6, according to Sega.
SEGA Podcast Episode 2 is now live!
Original at blogs.sega.com
• Thu, Jul 2
By RubyEclipse The latest episode of The SEGA Show is now live! Our newest episode, E3 and Blast Processing, is a full recap of our time on the E3 show floor, some very cool interviews (including a special guest), free SEGA related swag, and more classic SEGA tunes!
A Host of Classics on Wii Virtual ConsoleOriginal at blogs.sega.com
• Thu, Jul 2
By Edward@Sega Three new classic SEGA games have recently made their way to the Wii Virtual Console and are available now–Galaxy Force II, Space Harrier, and Fantasy Zone II. Galaxy Force II and Fantasy Zone II are from the Genesis and Master System, respectively, and Space Harrier is the original arcad...
Frankenreview: The Conduit [Round Up]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Jul 2
By Mike Fahey HIgh Voltage an Sega seek to take on the mantle of the Nintendo Wii's signature first-person shooter with The Conduit. Have they succeeded? Let us channel the assembled game critics through The Conduit and see what comes out the other end.
SEGA Comments On Michael Jackson [Moonwalker]
Original at Kotaku
• Sun, Jun 28
By Brian Ashcraft The pop musician was also rumored to have been recruited by Sega to contribute to music for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, but his involvement was never credited nor confirmed by producer Yuji Naka. SEGA Comments On Michael Jackson's Passing [MTV Multiplayer]
The Conduit Launch Trailer Is Mildly Entertaining
Original at Cinema Blend
• Mon, Jun 22
A lot of high hopes are riding on High Voltage Software and Sega’s mildly ambitious first-person shooter for the Wii, The Conduit. And with the release nigh and high, Sega has unveiled the official launch trailer for the game.
Sonic City’s Sonic Birthday Giveaway! Tuesday June 23rd 2009
Original at blogs.sega.com
• Mon, Jun 22
By ArchangelUK FACEBOOK Sonic 3 360 Marketplace Redemption Code Sonic Chronicles Pack: Archie’s Sonic The Hedgehog Comic - #191 and Sonic Chronicles DS Tin (UK version) Mario & Sonic Prize Pack 1 - M&S Summer A3 Poster and Enamel Pin Badge Facebook
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
Original at IGN
• Wed, Jun 17
CA Environments appear to be very well-polished and water droplets form on your screen, which is a very cool effect, by the way. I also have to praise Sega for fixing the lackluster cutscenes that hampered the original Sonic Riders experience. ...
The Lovechild of Xbox Live and Facebook
Original at Wired News
• Mon, Jun 15
Wouldn't you want to play with the lovechild?” Young also said that Simon Jeffrey, former president of SEGA, will join Ngmoco right when the new network is launched. Simon, Young said, will “bring another English accent,” and “a wealth of experience. ...
Japan Review Check: Infinite Space
Original at 1UP.com
• Wed, Jun 3
NY By Kevin Gifford, 06/03/2009 Sega and Platinum Games' Infinite Space has had the worst luck spreading the word about itself. A spacefaring RPG for the Nintendo DS, it had the misfortune not only to be outshone (outgored) by Platinum's balls-out first ...
Alpha Protocol at E3 2009
Original at blogs.sega.com
• Tue, Jun 2
By Clumsyorchid The booth is being manned by a mix of Sega and Obsidian Entertainment members, with one key person running a guided demo. The demo is played out with two different perspectives, with one team member playing a stealthy, gadget heavy playthrough, and another going in guns blazing in a very ag...
Exclusive: SEGA announces an all-new community Podcast!
Original at blogs.sega.com
• Mon, Jun 1
By RubyEclipse Let the E3 Celebrations begin! With the big show only hours away,SEGA has just revealed an all-new official community podcast! Brought to you by the SEGA of America community team, the first episode, Genesis, is now available online and you can listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at o...
Review: Virtua Tennis 2009
Original at Sega Nerds
• Sun, May 31
By Graham Even if some of their more recent console games have been less-than-stellar, one of the things that Sega has always been best known for is creating some cracking arcade titles. Virtua Tennis became a much loved franchise, with the first three titles seeing success on both the arcade and c...
T-Minus Three Days [Note]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, May 28
By Brian Crecente What you missed: The Many Automata of Richard Garriott WowWee Robot To Delve Into Augmented Reality Gaming Xbox 360: More Than 30 Million Served Terminator Salvation Review: I Hate Robots Sega Wheels Out Sonic All-Star Racing The E3 2009 Kotaku Fantasy Betting Pool
Game X Change review
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, May 22
Pretty much all of the games from the Nintendo line are cart-only, with only a very few being complete or coming with a manual(this is pretty standard though). The Sega games, on the other hand, are *all* complete: Cases, manuals, inserts. ...
How to burn off Sonic Retro MegaMix for SCD/CDXOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, May 2
By rss@youtube.com (nathanallan1) Author: nathanallan1 Keywords: Sega Sonic CDX SCD tutorial how-to MN12BIRD Nero IZArc archive Added: May 2, 2009
Opinion: Crazy Sega Nerds: Check out this awesome home-made Dreamcast arcade cabinet
Original at Sega Nerds
• Sat, May 2
By Graham “Dreamcast Arcade Cabinet. My name is Tjerk Otten and am a graphical designer from the Netherlands. First off I want to give my love to SEGA. I just love SEGA and the Dreamcast the most. Its the best console out there. I have all next gen consoles, but I still play my Dreamcast the most .
How To: Jet Set Radio (SEGA, Dreamcast) a play on the tutorial stage with ComboOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Apr 23
By rss@youtube.com (musser79) Author: musser79 Keywords: SEGA Dreamcast Added: April 23, 2009
Kotaku Originals: Number Crunch [Original]
Original at Kotaku
• Sat, Apr 18
By Owen Good Features Adult Gaming on the DS: The Chinatown Conundrum Virtual Reality: The Year Twenty-O-Nine In Video Game History Can Games Handle History? Japan Getting Hummers SEGA Makes Hummer Driving In Japan Easy! Meet the New Boss Sony Europe Boss Retires
Patch: ND: Mixed Messages, SEGA MS Classics
Original at Cubed3
• Fri, Apr 17
UK This week's Nintendo Download update in Europe includes a DSi party game and 2 SEGA Master System classics. Nintendo popped over a press release detailing the games available earlier today, all 3 costing 500 points each to download and save onto your ...
Sonic the Hedgehog Bible: official fanfiction from Sega of America
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Apr 14
CA by JC Fletcher { Apr 14th 2009 at 11:13AM } When Sonic the Hedgehog came over from Japan to the US, Sega of America felt the need to invent a storyline and background for the character. Sonic, after all, was going to be the face of the whole company, ...
How To: Sega Genesis MK1 Region Mod PART 1Original at YouTube
• Thu, Mar 26
By rss@youtube.com (alecjahn) Author: alecjahn Keywords: sega mega drive megadrive region language switch modification help noobs this one's easy you shouldn't need tutorial Added: March 26, 2009
How To: Tutorial: Sega Mega Drive / CD on PSP - Picodrive - on all custom Firmwares including 5.00 M33 - 6Original at YouTube
• Sun, Mar 22
By rss@youtube.com (ojboy1) Author: ojboy1 Keywords: sega mega drive on psp custom firmware homebrew m33 5.00 4.01m33 3.80m33 cool sony playstation portable picodrive download Added: March 22, 2009
Destructoid review: Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
Original at Destructoid
• Sat, Mar 7
By Jim Sterling Sega has an amazing legacy and a library of fantastic, cherished franchises that remain among the most memorable experiences in gaming history. Then we get something like Shadow the Hedgehog, and everything turns to brittle rust and dried, blackened blood.
How To: Sonic 2 S3 Edtion Playthrough Pt.1Original at YouTube
• Sun, Feb 22
By rss@youtube.com (MineTaker) Sonic 2: S3 Editon is an assembly hack of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Alriightyman for the Sega Mega Drive. It contains many features from Sonic the Hedgehog 3, including Act transitions and the Sonic 3 Save Screen. Author: MineTaker Keywords: Sonic S3 Edtion Hacks Added: February 22, 2009
Sega to Close Arcades, Cancel Games, Lay Off Hundreds
Original at Wired News
• Wed, Feb 18
By Chris Kohler Arcades: Sega owns and operates 450 videogame arcades in Japan, and said it would close 110 of them that show "poor future potential and profitability." This move "may" make the company's arcades profitable even if the that segment of the business gets tighter in the coming fiscal year, S...
Podcast: Sega Nerdcast 20: Work sucks
Original at Sega Nerds
• Mon, Feb 16
By Chris Graham discusses his current job situation … or lack there of. Unofficial time Graham has been unemployed - 1 year.Chris talks about his horrible week. From getting sunburned very badly to having his house flood, it was a really shitty week for poor Chris.We talk about the awesomeness that is...
Podcast: Listen to the first ever Sega Nerds Community Nerdcast!Original at Sega Nerds
• Fri, Feb 13
By George Intro song: Go! Go! Sega RallyWe talk about the Yakuza 3 trailers and the translations (to the trailers) posted online. We also talk about what we think about House of the Dead: Overkill, Outrun Live Arcade and 7th DragonWe ask our questions of the week: What is our favorite Genesis games, h...
Week in Review
Original at blogs.sega.com
• Fri, Feb 13
By Kellie Before we delve into the game-specific roundups, I wanted to point out a cool video and article from Nerve. They visited our NYCC booth and got some video of The Conduit, Sonic and the Black Knight, and The House of the Dead: Overkill. The House of the Dead: Overkill The Conduit
How To: Virtua Fighter 5 (Jeffry Combo & Highlight Exhibition)Original at YouTube
• Mon, Jan 19
By rss@youtube.com (Truesonic2k) Author: Truesonic2k Keywords: VF5 Virtua Fighter Tutorial Combo Training Arcade Sega AM-2 PS3 Playstation Xbox 360 Jeffry streets of rage Added: January 19, 2009
How to open a Sega Mega Drive 2 ModelOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Jan 3
By rss@youtube.com (illogitech) This video shows how to open a SMD2 Author: illogitech Keywords: how to open opening disassemble sega mega drive sonic steven curtolo video games videogames console come fare game gear master system Added: January 3, 2009
Merry Christmas from Sega
Original at Destructoid
• Sat, Dec 20
By Jim Sterling With House of the Dead: Overkill, Bayonetta, MadWorld, The Conduit, Sonic and the Black Knight, Total War and Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection all lined up, the company has quite a robust library of titles on offer next year. I'm looking forward to a number of these myself, not least th...
Patch: SMS Plus v1.2.5 Sega Emulator Update for PSP Available
Original at PS3News
• Wed, Dec 10
By PS3 News PlayStation Portable developer Uberjack has updated SMS Plus to v1.2.5 today. For those curious, SMS Plus is a Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator for PSP. Snapshots are now saved to PSP's PHOTO directory (/PSP/PHOTO), and can be viewed in PSP's image viewer
Review - Sonic Unleashed (Xbox 360 / PS3)
Original at British Gaming
• Tue, Dec 2
By Mark Brown Everything outside of the Sonic the Hedgehog levels is pure, unadulterated trash, charmless bullshit that stings of Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic’s most recent Xbox 360 exploit. You’re expected to wander the street and listen to the townspeople’s inane ramblings, complete dreary but...
Podcast: The Reason Sonic The Hedgehog Lost His Way
Original at PS3News
• Sun, Nov 30
By Starlight Ever Since Sonic Adventure 2 on the Sega Dreamcast, the hedgehog has suffered some pretty piss poor releases. Sonic fans have been hurting for a long time now with titles like "Sonic Riders" and more recently "Sonic The Hedgehog". What little good will gamers had left for the blue blur is qui...
Podcast: Blue Sky campaign gets a song
Original at Sega Nerds
• Sun, Nov 23
By George The video game musical group called The doyouinverts has released a single titled “Blue Skies Forever”. The song is based on UK:R’s Blue Sky campaign. Download Song] Song is pretty cool. Who doesn’t want to be married in the church of Sega?
How To: Sonic Unleashed - Part 4 - Werehog TutorialOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Nov 20
By rss@youtube.com (Cyberman65) Part 4 of Sonic Unleashed. In this part, we go through the Werehog Tutorial and part one of act 1 of Apotos, Moonlit Town. Author: Cyberman65 Keywords: (4) Chip Moonlit Nintendo Part Playthrough SEGA Sonic Town Tutorial Unleashed Walkthrough Werehog Wii Apotos Gameplay Trailer Cutscene
Review / Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS)
Original at That VideoGame
• Sat, Oct 4
By Thom Dinsdale Back in the early 90’s Sonic the Hedgehog was one of gaming’s most iconic characters. As SEGA battled with Nintendo for lead in the console market (oh how times have changed) it was that spikey blue blur which lead the company’s charge.
Review: Sega Rally (PS3)
Original at EL33TONLINE
• Mon, Aug 4
The retail price of Sega Rally has dropped significantly since launch, so it might be an idea to split the cost with a friend to get some split-screen arcade racing in, because better offerings are available for the full price of entry. At a budget price, however, Sega Rally is good for a few m...
Nancy Drew PC Adventures Jump To Wii [Be A Great Nancy]
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Jun 25
By Mike Fahey BELLEVUE, Wash.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Her Interactive, Inc., the designer, developer and publisher of the award-winning Nancy Drew® PC game series, today announced they are partnering with SEGA® of America to bring the best selling franchise to the video game console market. Already a cros...
The big link update!Original at Go Nintendo
• Sat, Apr 12
By RawmeatCowboy Mario Kart Wii unboxing Our Video Game Exams - screens 12 greatest video game monkeys Pricey Japanese Girl DS Bling Mario Kart Wii review Mario Kart Wii, Wii Wheel impressions Nintendo 64 Hoshi no Kirby 64 (Nintendo) Sega Master System Fantasy Zone
First SEGA Master System Games Coming To Wii Virtual Console (US), 400 Wii Points
Original at Gaming Bits
• Tue, Mar 25
With the rivalry of the 8-bit videogame hardware era long gone, SEGA Master System games will be arriving on Nintendo's Wii Virtual Console soon. SEGA of America has announced two of the SEGA Master System's early signature games, Fantasy Zone and WonderBoy, are among the first coming to...
Review: SEGA Superstars Tennis for Xbox 360
Original at Geek.com
• Tue, Mar 25
By James first checked out SEGA Superstars Tennis about a month ago at SEGA’s Sweet Celebration event, which also showcased Condemned 2: Bloodshot and Viking: Battle for Asgard. The game played kind of like Wii Tennis on the Wii, but we were curious to see how it played on the Xbox 360. Read on to find o...
SEGA Superstars Tennis
Original at 1up.com
• Tue, Mar 18
By Andrew Pfister Which makes Sega Superstars Tennis a weird experience. It's essentially Virtua Tennis (a game that was indeed beloved) being played by the likes of Sonic and his friends, Beat and Gum from Jet Set Radio, Ulala from Space Channel 5, and more of Sega's top-tier characters. The obvious compar...
Opinion: A Week In Comments (No dv8godd Comments Edition) [Hyper Multi-tap]
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Sep 7
Sony Bans PSP Homebrew Talk on Forums Comment by: Tarislar 1) Homebrew has many LEGAL applications. Not all of it is '1337 0hour warez lol'. And some of us like messing around with the technical sides of our consoles. We paid for the goddamned console damnit, nobody is losing money off of it.
Xbox Live Arcade Review: Golden Axe
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Jul 17
By Matt Paprocki With a classic video game medieval theme, Golden Axe was a massive hit for Sega, and an early boost to the Sega Genesis when it was ported from the arcade back in 1989. Xbox Live has now found room for this Makoto Uchida designed title. While not in-depth as far as features go, Golden Axe is a wort...
Nintendo DS Review: Theme Park
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Jun 3
By Matt Paprocki A classic PC title released in 1995, this Bullfrog-developed simulation is nearing the record for number of times ported since its original release. Owners of the CD32, 3DO, Genesis, Jaguar, PlayStation, Saturn, along with European owners of the Super NES and Sega CD can enjoy this one. A...
Week in Review: May 4th
Original at British Gaming
• Thu, May 3
By McBacon Xbox 360 Spider-Man 3 Playstation 3 Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom Nintendo DS Spider-Man 3 Diner Dash Final Fantasy III Sony PSP Diner Dash Playstation 2 Spider-Man 3 Xbox Live Arcade Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle - Megadrive 800 Points Virtua Fighter 2 - Megadrive 800 Points
Podcast: Episode #74 - Digital Life '07 Coverage (Day 1)
Original at Gamertag Radio The Union of Music & Gaming
• Fri, Oct 13
By tips@gamertagradio.com Live from NYC! The Gamertag Radio staff just came back from day 1 of Digital Life '07. In this audio we bring you the lastest news on Xbox Live Arcade games for the Xbox 360 from Small Arms, Lumines Live, Assault Heroes, and more. Interviews with Microsoft, EA, Sega, Frag Dolls, Thrills Killa,...
Podcast: Episode #65 - Atari, Ubisoft & Sega Interviews
Original at Gamertag Radio The Union of Music & Gaming
• Wed, Aug 16
By tips@gamertagradio.com Ubisoft joins us with a nice demo of Splinter Cell Double Agent. They explain the story and what's new with Sam Fisher. Now for a bonus we got the chance to talk with Ben Harrison from Sega. He breaks down the return of Sonic The Hedgehog for the Xbox 360.