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23 July 2008

Kotaku revealed a little more of their interview with Sega of America president Simon Jeffery earlier today, showing a segment where they ask him about Shenmue III, Dreamcast 2 and Seaman 2. Kotaku, of course, is just doing the standard questions you ask the developers and publishers every year, but it's clear they were having a little fun while interviewing him. Jeffery naturally denies all of them, especially the Dreamcast 2, which he says won't happen because Sega has no wish to go back into the hardware business. It's an interesting interview, which you can see here.

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The GC - Games Convention is an annual event held in Leipzig, Germany, where everyday people play games and industry professionals show some of their upcoming and newer games. It's arguably the largest European gaming event, having around 185,000 visitors last year. Sega has typically shown a lot of their E3 games at the Games Convention, most likely to let people try them again or let European media outlets who weren't able to see E3 try them for the first time. This year, the Games Convention is taking place from August 20 - 24.

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 * Alpha Protocol
 * Bayonetta
 * Beijing 2008
 * Bleach: Dark Souls
 * Dinosaur King
 * Empire: Total War
 * Golden Axe: Beast Rider
 * MadWorld
 * ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
 * Samba de Amigo
 * Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
 * Sonic Unleashed
 * Space Siege
 * Stormrise
 * The House of the Dead: Overkill
 * Valkyria Chronicles

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E3 is the annual conference where large video game companies preview their games for the near future to the press. In the past, Sega would show off its future hardware and system support, but now they have booths showing footage for new games they release for other platforms. Some games showing at E3 2008 were Sonic Unleashed, Samba de Amigo for Wii and MadWorld.

Historical Sega Announcements -


 * 1995: Sega's infamous "Sega Saturnday" announcement
 * 1999: The Dreamcast is featured
 * 2001: Last appearance of a Sega console, followed later by Sega dropping out of the hardware business.
 * 2002: Phantasy Star Online is shown for the GameCube.
 * 2006: Sega announced a Sonic game for every future home console: Sonic the Hedgehog for the Xbox 360 and PS3, and Sonic and the Secret Rings for the Wii.

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 * Sega Unravels the Mystery of the Universe with Infinite Space
 * Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Footage
 * Sonic Unleashed Images from E3 2008
 * Empire: Total War Preview
 * Valkyria Chronicles Preview
 * Yakuza 2 Gets American Release Date
 * Samba de Amigo Officially Announces Downloadable Content (Wii)
 * MadWorld Images from E3 2008
 * Samba de Amigo Images from E3 2008
 * Samba de Amigo to Feature Classic Sega Characters
 * Alpha Protocol Images from E3 2008
 * Bleach: Dark Souls Images from E3 2008
 * Stormrise Images from E3 2008
 * Sonic Unleashed Preview
 * Bayonetta Preview
 * MadWorld Preview
 * Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Stage Show Demo
 * Space Siege Preview
 * Yakuza 2 Preview
 * Samba de Amigo Preview
 * Yakuza 2 Images from E3 2008
 * Golden Axe: Beast Rider Images from E3 2008
 * Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Images from E3 2008
 * Sega: The iPhone is as Powerful as the Dreamcast
 * Golden Axe: Beast Rider Preview
 * Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Preview
 * Stormrise Preview
 * Alpha Protocol Preview
 * Kotaku Asks Simon Jeffery Usual Questions

Sega Can't Find Arcade Game Source Code

26 July 2008

In the (supposedly) last interview from E3 2008 with Sega of America president Simon Jeffery, he says that Sega is having a hard time trying to find the source code in the depths of Sega's offices. He also talks about how they are reluctant to release games for Xbox Live Arcade because of the required graphics upgrade they have to do to complete the "Xbox Live Arcade experience". You can find the video from the source below:

Alpha Protocol
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'' In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment’s blockbuster RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol™. Players will assume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled government operative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When a mission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with the information, skills, and contacts required to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directive that the enemy sought to use to against him - Alpha Protocol.

Featuring a vividly realistic modern-day setting, Alpha Protocol gives players complete control not only of Thorton’s actions but his personality and attitude as well, all of which will determine the future of the world as we know it. Blending fast-paced modern combat, significant character advancement and innovative RPG features, Alpha Protocol brings a fresh new perspective to the genre. ''

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 * Alpha Protocol Images from E3 2008
 * Alpha Protocol Preview

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'' In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment’s blockbuster RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol™. Players will assume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled government operative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When a mission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with the information, skills, and contacts required to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directive that the enemy sought to use to against him - Alpha Protocol.

Featuring a vividly realistic modern-day setting, Alpha Protocol gives players complete control not only of Thorton’s actions but his personality and attitude as well, all of which will determine the future of the world as we know it. Blending fast-paced modern combat, significant character advancement and innovative RPG features, Alpha Protocol brings a fresh new perspective to the genre. ''

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 * Alpha Protocol Images from E3 2008
 * Alpha Protocol Preview

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Bleach: Dark Souls
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"Fight on the side of good or evil for the first time in the series as soulless 'Hollows' have found a way to infiltrate Soul Society in this adventure-filled new storyline created exclusively for the Nintendo DS™. The sequel to the popular Bleach: The Blade of Fate™ introduces 16 new characters for a total of 44, all with their own hardcore battling tactics. Pick your favorite fighter and meet up with friends online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to host events, send messages and engage in 4-player sword clashes, including all-new team-based battles. With 30 brand new Spirit Cards, you'll have more ways than ever to customize your deck of over 90 cards and strategize how you will defeat your zanpaku-to-wielding opponents."

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 * Bleach: Dark Souls Images from E3 2008

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Dinosaur King
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'' Just as the second season of the Dinosaur King™ TV series kicks off on the Kids WB this September, you will be able to excavate, battle and trade your favorite dinosaurs from the show on your Nintendo DS™!

As Max or Rex, members of a dinosaur-hunting team called the D-Kids, excavate realistic dinosaur fossils from all over the world using the Touch Screen – you’ll even blow off the dirt covering them using the DS microphone. Once you bring them to life in 3D with the amazing DinoShot invention, take your favorite beast into battle. Collect and trade over 100 unique species of dinosaurs as you journey to stop the evil Alpha Gang from using the mighty creatures to take over the world. With special moves and various battle strategies, you and a friend will have a blast competing head-to-head to find out who is the ultimate king of the dinosaurs! ''

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 * Dinosaur King Images from E3 2008

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Empire Total War
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"Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Empire: Total War takes the Total War franchise to the eighteenth century Age of Enlightenment -- a time of political upheaval, military advancements, and radical thought, captured in stunning detail in Empire: Total War."

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 * Empire: Total War Preview

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Golden Axe: Beast Rider
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"One of SEGA's most popular franchises storms onto the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. As the unstoppable Tyris Flare, players will engage in vicious melee combat both on foot and atop massive mythical beasts, savaging enemies with blades and magic on a quest for vengeance. This highly-anticipated re-imagination is guaranteed to leave the fans reeling with incredible graphics and never-before seen character skills and abilities."

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 * Golden Axe: Beast Rider Images from E3 2008
 * Golden Axe: Beast Rider Preview

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MadWorld
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"Produced by Atsushi Inaba, MADWORLD has a unique black and white style depicting an incredibly sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3D worlds. As players battle opponents, they must master the use of various weapons and items found within their environment, such as chainsaws and street signs, while entertaining sports commentary adds to the third-person gameplay. With its irreverent humor and over-the-top violence, MADWORLD will deliver a unique core gaming experience currently missing on the Wii system."

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 * MadWorld Images from E3 2008
 * MadWorld Preview

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Samba De Amigo (Wii)
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"The samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in the arcades is shaking its way onto the Wii™! Keeping the beat with over 40 songs on a Samba-inspired sound track, players shake the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ like maracas and compete with friends to see who has the best moves. Throughout the dynamic songs there will be opportunities to strike a pose for extra points. Friends and family will be thoroughly entertained cheering each other on as they anxiously await their next turn."

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 * Samba de Amigo Officially Announces Downloadable Content (Wii)
 * Samba de Amigo Images from E3 2008
 * Samba de Amigo to Feature Classic Sega Characters
 * Samba de Amigo Preview

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 * Images: Samba de Amigo Images from E3 2008

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Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
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"Sonic and his friends band together to defeat a menacing new enemy in a distinctly new game that includes combat, skill, collectibles and puzzles, exclusively on the Nintendo DS™. For Sonic's premier debut in the genre, leading RPG developer, BioWare (Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic) has created a slick blend of strategy and speed with fast-paced battles, character and party customization, and the ability to collect and trade items via DS wireless. Players will need to keep their wits about them at all times, as they will never know what will get them through the next challenge. With an engaging storyline, lightning fast attacks, high production values and impeccable visuals, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood™ allows gamers to experience Sonic in a whole new way."

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 * Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Updated Hands-on
 * Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Images from E3 2008

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Sonic Unleashed
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"Sonic the Hedgehog is on an adventure unlike any other! When Dr. Eggman unleashed a slumbering beast from the center of the Earth, there is a devastating tremor that splinters the world into many continents. Sonic must race to restore the planet in chaos, but an unusual situation challenges him in never-before-seen ways. Both day and night play different, yet important, roles in Sonic's newest quest... as the sun sets, an intriguing adventure awakens!"

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 * Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Footage
 * Sonic Unleashed Images from E3 2008
 * Sonic Unleashed Preview
 * Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Stage Show Demo

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 * Video 1: Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Stage Show Demo part 1
 * Video 2: Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Stage Show Demo part 2
 * Video 3: Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Stage Show Demo part 3
 * Video 4: E3 Trailer
 * Images: Sonic Unleashed Images from E3 2008

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Space Siege
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"The survival of the human race lies entirely in your hands in Space Siege, a brand-new action-RPG from Chris Taylor, the creator of the award-winning Dungeon Siege games. Space Siege puts you in the shoes of Seth Walker, a crew member on the Armstrong - the only colony ship to survive a massive alien attack upon Earth. As the aliens descend upon the Armstrong, Walker must fend off the extraterrestrial threat using his wits and weapons. To help his cause, he can choose to augment his body with a variety of cybernetic upgrades available throughout the Armstrong - but with each mechanical improvement, he becomes more machine than man. In this spectacular sci-fi adventure, will you risk your own humanity to save the human race?"

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 * Space Siege Preview

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Stormrise
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"Earth’s protective atmosphere has been stripped away by a catastrophic event centuries ago. In a bleak and barren landscape, the planet’s inhabitants have had to adapt radically in order to survive, resulting in the creation of two distinctly different races; the Echelon and the Sai. With both factions constantly battling for supremacy, the rebuilt civilisation is on the brink of another catastrophe…"

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 * Stormrise Images from E3 2008
 * Stormrise Preview

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Valkyria Chronicles
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"In this epic adventure set in 1930s fictitious Europe, you assume the role of Welkin, a heroic commander who leads his small platoon against two neighboring enemy nations on the brink of war. As Welkin’s small country is engulfed in battle, the “Valkyria,” an ancient race with destructive powers, emerges in the invading faction. Faced with this new threat, Welkin and his troops gather their courage to fight as never before for their freedom and a better future."

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 * Valkyria Chronicles Preview

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Yakuza 2
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"One year ago, Kazuma Kiryu left it all behind… Marking the anniversary of his split from Yakuza life, Kazuma and his adopted daughter, Haruka, visit the graves of his Yakuza family. When they get a surprise visit from Terada, the Chairman who took charge of Kazuma’s old Yakuza clan, Terada makes Kazuma an offer he cannot refuse… Yakuza 2 plunges you once more into the violent Japanese underworld. In intense brutal clashes with rival gangs, the police, and the Korean mafia, you will have even more opportunities to dole out punishment with an improved fighting engine. As the heroic Kazuma Kiryu from the original Yakuza, explore Tokyo and now Osaka. Wander through the back alleys of Japan’s underworld while trying to prevent an all-out gang war in over 16 complex, cinematic chapters written by Hase Seishu, the famous Japanese author who also wrote the first Yakuza. Endless conflicts and surprise plot twists will immerse you in a dark shadowy world where only the strongest will survive."

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 * Yakuza 2 Gets American Release Date
 * Yakuza 2 Preview

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GC 2008
20 August 2008

New Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Chronicles images have been uploaded from the Games Convention, courtesy of The Sonic Stadium. You can see them at the GC 2008 profiles for Sonic Unleashed and The Dark Brotherhood.

Returning from the Dreamcast title:

 * Vamos A Carnaval – Wave Master
 * Volare – Gypsy Kings
 * Hot Hot Hot – Arrow
 * Salome – Chayanne
 * Tubthumping – Chumbawumba
 * The Cup of Life – Ricky Martin
 * Samba de Janeiro – Bellini
 * Mambo Beat – Perez Prado
 * Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
 * Bamboleo – Gipsy Kings
 * Take On Me – Reel Big Fish
 * El Ritmo Tropical – Dixie’s Gang
 * Macarena – Los Del Rio
 * La Bamba – Ritchie Valens
 * Tequila – Chuck Rio
 * Soul Bossa Nova – Quincy Jones
 * Samba de Amigo – Bellini
 * The Theme of Rocky – Bill Conti
 * Mas Que Nada – Jorge Ben
 * Sway – Gimbel and Ruiz
 * El Mambo – Solemar

Wii-Exclusive Songs:

 * Baila Me – Gipsy Kings
 * Papa Loves Mambo – Perry Como
 * Mambo No. 8 – Perez Prado
 * Conga – Miami Sound Machine
 * Low Rider – War
 * Mambo No. 5 – Lou Bega
 * Oye Como Va – Santana
 * Aserejé – Las Ketchup*
 * Arriba Allez – Bellini
 * Magalenha – Bellini and Mondonca Do Rio
 * Ran Kan Ran – Tito Puento
 * Groove Is In the Heart – Dee Lite
 * Jump in the Line – Harry Belafonte
 * Do It Well – Jennifer Lopez
 * Como Ves – Ozomatli
 * Cha Cha – Chelo
 * Pon de Replay – Rihanna
 * Smooth – Santana
 * Mexican Flyer – Ken Woodman
 * Borriquito – Charo
 * Un Aguardiente – WaveGroup
 * Solo Tu – WaveGroup
 * Tango With Me – WaveGroup

To read more, visit Samba de Amigo's GC profile.

Alpha Protocol
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'' In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment’s blockbuster RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol™. Players will assume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled government operative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When a mission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with the information, skills, and contacts required to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directive that the enemy sought to use to against him - Alpha Protocol.

Featuring a vividly realistic modern-day setting, Alpha Protocol gives players complete control not only of Thorton’s actions but his personality and attitude as well, all of which will determine the future of the world as we know it. Blending fast-paced modern combat, significant character advancement and innovative RPG features, Alpha Protocol brings a fresh new perspective to the genre. ''

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 * Alpha Protocol images

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21 August 2008

Eight new screenshots of the spy game Alpha Protocol have been uploaded. You can view them all at the Alpha Protocol GC profile.

Bayonetta
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"A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another."

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24 August 2008

Although there have been no screenshots released for Bayonetta, the action game coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Kotaku has previewed the game and even thought it deserved their "best looking game we've seen at Leipzig" honours.

"While the initial demo stage takes place in a forgettable setting — yes, I already forgot about it — the new area was jaw-dropping. It takes place on the head of a clock tower, one that happens to be falling from the sky at maximum velocity. Bayonetta casually walks with her signature slink across the face of the clock as she fought off demonic angels. She did so with a mysterious female ally, both of whom were being circled by a massive, ornately decorated sky serpent. On top of the dozens of angels attacking, with clock towere debris falling in tandem and golden halos spilling everywhere, a massive winged mini-boss also attacked. With a body comprised of a decapitated marble statue head and serpentine arms, it wowed us with its artistic and technical achievements."

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Bleach: Dark Souls
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"Fight on the side of good or evil for the first time in the series as soulless 'Hollows' have found a way to infiltrate Soul Society in this adventure-filled new storyline created exclusively for the Nintendo DS™. The sequel to the popular Bleach: The Blade of Fate™ introduces 16 new characters for a total of 44, all with their own hardcore battling tactics. Pick your favorite fighter and meet up with friends online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to host events, send messages and engage in 4-player sword clashes, including all-new team-based battles. With 30 brand new Spirit Cards, you'll have more ways than ever to customize your deck of over 90 cards and strategize how you will defeat your zanpaku-to-wielding opponents."

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 * Bleach: Dark Souls images from GC 2008

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22 August 2008

The manga-inspired card-based fighting game Bleach: Dark Souls was on display at GC 2008 this week. Players will be able to play over 44 characters online and choose from over 90 cards. Some scenes from the battles are below. For more GC 2008 coverage of Bleach, visit the game's GC profile.

Dinosaur King
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'' Just as the second season of the Dinosaur King™ TV series kicks off on the Kids WB this September, you will be able to excavate, battle and trade your favorite dinosaurs from the show on your Nintendo DS™!

As Max or Rex, members of a dinosaur-hunting team called the D-Kids, excavate realistic dinosaur fossils from all over the world using the Touch Screen – you’ll even blow off the dirt covering them using the DS microphone. Once you bring them to life in 3D with the amazing DinoShot invention, take your favorite beast into battle. Collect and trade over 100 unique species of dinosaurs as you journey to stop the evil Alpha Gang from using the mighty creatures to take over the world. With special moves and various battle strategies, you and a friend will have a blast competing head-to-head to find out who is the ultimate king of the dinosaurs! ''

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 * Dinosaur King images from GC 2008

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23 August 2008

New images for the Pokemon-like game Dinosaur King for the Nintendo DS are available on our site. You can see more about the game at its GC profile.

Empire: Total War
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"Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Empire: Total War takes the Total War franchise to the eighteenth century Age of Enlightenment -- a time of political upheaval, military advancements, and radical thought, captured in stunning detail in Empire: Total War."

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 * Empire: Total War gameplay and images

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21 August 2008

Visitors to the Games Convention in Leipzig were able to see a gameplay video of Empire: Total War, an upcoming colonial fighting game for the PC. The video showed a few ships fighting and one of the ships triumphing over the other, leaving a fiery mass of wood behind. See more at the game's GC profile.

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Golden Axe: Beast Rider
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"One of SEGA's most popular franchises storms onto the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. As the unstoppable Tyris Flare, players will engage in vicious melee combat both on foot and atop massive mythical beasts, savaging enemies with blades and magic on a quest for vengeance. This highly-anticipated re-imagination is guaranteed to leave the fans reeling with incredible graphics and never-before seen character skills and abilities."

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 * Golden Axe: Beast Rider at GC 2008

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24 August 2008

If you manage to preorder Golden Axe: Beast Rider through GameStop, Sega will give you a free Golden Axe art book. While waiting for the game to come out, you can peek at some screenshots from GC 2008. For more on Golden Axe: Beast Rider, read its GC profile here.

MadWorld
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"Produced by Atsushi Inaba, MADWORLD has a unique black and white style depicting an incredibly sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3D worlds. As players battle opponents, they must master the use of various weapons and items found within their environment, such as chainsaws and street signs, while entertaining sports commentary adds to the third-person gameplay. With its irreverent humor and over-the-top violence, MADWORLD will deliver a unique core gaming experience currently missing on the Wii system."

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21 August 2008

A new trailer and new images detail the beautiful and gory graphic style of MadWorld for the Wii. You can see all of them at the MadWorld GC profile.

Samba de Amigo (Wii)
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"The samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in the arcades is shaking its way onto the Wii™! Keeping the beat with over 40 songs on a Samba-inspired sound track, players shake the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ like maracas and compete with friends to see who has the best moves. Throughout the dynamic songs there will be opportunities to strike a pose for extra points. Friends and family will be thoroughly entertained cheering each other on as they anxiously await their next turn."

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 * Ulala in Samba de Amigo Wii
 * Samba de Amigo Wii minigame

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22 August 2008

Sega has an official minigame for Samba de Amigo on their website, where players type certain letters to make Amigo hit certain notes. You can play at The Samba de Amigo Official Mini Game website.

Space Siege
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"The survival of the human race lies entirely in your hands in Space Siege, a brand-new action-RPG from Chris Taylor, the creator of the award-winning Dungeon Siege games. Space Siege puts you in the shoes of Seth Walker, a crew member on the Armstrong - the only colony ship to survive a massive alien attack upon Earth. As the aliens descend upon the Armstrong, Walker must fend off the extraterrestrial threat using his wits and weapons. To help his cause, he can choose to augment his body with a variety of cybernetic upgrades available throughout the Armstrong - but with each mechanical improvement, he becomes more machine than man. In this spectacular sci-fi adventure, will you risk your own humanity to save the human race?"

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"Earth’s protective atmosphere has been stripped away by a catastrophic event centuries ago. In a bleak and barren landscape, the planet’s inhabitants have had to adapt radically in order to survive, resulting in the creation of two distinctly different races; the Echelon and the Sai. With both factions constantly battling for supremacy, the rebuilt civilisation is on the brink of another catastrophe…"

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 * IGN: Stormrise Preview
 * Stormrise images from GC 2008

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The House of the Dead: Overkill
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'' The House of the Dead: Overkill™ charges you with mowing down waves of infected, blood-thirsty zombies in a last-ditch effort to survive Bayou City and uncover the horrific truth behind the origins of The House of the Dead. ''

''Survival horror as it’s never been seen before! A pulp-style take on the classic SEGA light-gun shoot ‘em up franchise. Back when the famous Agent G was still fresh out of the academy, he teamed up with hard-boiled bad-ass Agent Washington to investigate stories of mysterious disappearances in small-town Louisiana. Little did they know what blood-soaked mutant horror would await them in the streets and swamps of Bayou City. ''

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 * House of the Dead: Overkill Coming Early 2009!
 * House of the Dead: Overkill images and trailer
 * House of the Dead Previews

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Both Kotaku and IGN Wii have previewed the upcoming lightgun shooter The House of the Dead: Overkill for the Wii. Kotaku did a preview with the help of Headstrong Games' Bradley Crooks. The opening paragraph follows:

"About a third of the way in through the Carnival Of Fun stage in The House of the Dead Overkill, Bradley Crooks from Headstrong Games decimated a severed arm stuck in a cotton candy machine. It exploded in a sweet, sickly mess, adding to the heavy amount of gore we'd already seen in the Wii 'light gun' shooter. It's also potentially the first game to feature a 'live birth' on the Wii, so don't expect an E rating (or a German release)."

IGN managed to see it, but didn't play the game themselves. Their opening paragraph follows:

"There's no question about it: SEGA's upcoming House of the Dead: Overkill has Grindhouse to thank for its inspiration. The game essentially 'reboots' the AM1 franchise with a prequel of sorts that takes place in the era of drive-in double-features. Though we didn't play the game at Games Convention in Germany today, it was certainly playable and we got a chance to see the direction this zombie blaster's going on the Wii."

You can read more of Kotaku's preview here, and IGN's preview here.

Valkyria Chronicles
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"In this epic adventure set in 1930s fictitious Europe, you assume the role of Welkin, a heroic commander who leads his small platoon against two neighboring enemy nations on the brink of war. As Welkin’s small country is engulfed in battle, the “Valkyria,” an ancient race with destructive powers, emerges in the invading faction. Faced with this new threat, Welkin and his troops gather their courage to fight as never before for their freedom and a better future."

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 * Valkyria Chronicles images and video from GC 2008

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July 2008:News:New Mario and Sonic Crossover in the Works?
19 July 2008



Kotaku interviewed Sega of America president Simon Jeffery recently and he seemed excited at the sales of the first Mario and Sonic crossover title, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. It has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and as Jeffery stated, the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympics should boost sales substantially. As to whether there will be any more Sonic games? Jeffery says, "We would be delighted to do another game with Mario and Sonic".

July 2008:News:Alpha Protocol featuring Love Interests
26 July 2008

In the upcoming game Alpha Protocol, it has been revealed that players have the option to develop love interests and scenes of intimacy like in Mass Effect. Senior producer Ryan Rucinski spoke about Michael Thornton's relationships: "“It all depends on how you treat them. One may ask you to assassinate a high-level person,” he added. “Maybe that’s not something you want to do, but she’s really hot. But there are obvious repercussions. And although the women are integral to the story, there’s no need to interact with them beyond missions. Rucinski revealed that the game will have Achievements for being a ladies’ man as well as for being a lone bachelor.”"

July 2008:News:Phantasy Star Portable Demo
25 July 2008

A 300 MB downloadable demo of Phantasy Star Portable is now available for PSP. If you haven't already tried it and would like to, instructions are below on how to get it onto your PSP:


 * 1) Download the demo zip file.
 * 2) Extract the contents of the zip file.
 * 3) Connect your PSP to your computer using a USB cable.
 * 4) Go to the PSP/GAME folder.
 * 5) Copy ULJM91014 folder into the GAME directory. Make sure there are no sub-directories in this folder.

July 2008:News:Vay Arrives for the iPhone
18 July 2008



<youtube width="188" height="165">_aX7uGv_IRk A new Sega game has recently appeared on the iTunes Store. The Sega Mega-CD RPG Vay has come to the iPhone, with a new control scheme and interface. The iTunes Store has a description of the iPhone version: "The 1994 cult classic RPG returns with updated widescreen graphics and touchscreen controls! When your peaceful kingdom is attacked on your wedding day and your wife-to-be is kidnapped, it falls to you to stop the terrible machines of war that threaten to lay waste to the world."

The game uses Sega Mega-CD graphics for the characters and world, but uses the iPhone's standard interface elements and fonts. The character is moved using a point-and-click (or should we say, point-and-touch) method, and battle options now have button-based instead of text-based navigational menus. The movement area is still full-screen, but the remaining section of the screen is used to show character stats and location. The game is available on iTunes for $4.99.

July 2008:News:Sonic and the Black Knight Featured in Nintendo Power
19 July 2008

Sonic fans have another game coming to Wii! No, we're not talking about Sonic Unleashed, we're talking about Sonic and the Black Knight. What is it, you ask? We have no idea, but Sonic is brandishing a sword on the cover of Nintendo Power, so it seems that he will be entering a new genre featuring swordplay. Will it end up being a disappointment for Sonic fans or will we see an yet another enjoyable title from Sega?

July 2008:News:Sonic and the Black Knight Officially Announced
21 July 2008

After an image of the cover of Nintendo Power was uploaded to NeoGAF last week, no one was completely sure if it was real or fake. This morning, Sega has officially announced Sonic and the Black Knight for Wii, coming Spring 2009. The game is a quasi-sequel to Sonic and the Secret Rings, which was released for Wii in early 2007 to average reviews, but great sales. "“After the success of Sonic and the Secret Rings we’re delighted to announce a second title in the Storybook Series,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe, “Following Sonic on his way to knighthood will excite players of all ages.”"Sega's press release is below:

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (July 21, 2008) -SEGA of Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced SonicTM and the Black Knight, an all-new Wii-exclusive adventure. Part of the storybook series of games that began with Sonic and the Secret Rings, this new title brings Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight. Using the unique Wii control system, this exciting game will take advantage of both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk to offer an interactive experience that any Sonic fans will love.

Created by Sonic Team in Japan, this innovative game takes Sonic into a medieval world and arms him with a sword to aid in his effort to save the day. Sonic and the Black Knight will provide Sonic fans with an irresistible cast of characters and teach them all what it takes to be a true hero and the ultimate knight. With a series of missions taking place in stunning Arthurian-inspired locations, Sonic and the Black Knight promises to offer a fast-paced adventure that gamers of all ages will enjoy.

“After the success of Sonic and the Secret Rings we’re delighted to announce a second title in the Storybook Series,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe, “Following Sonic on his way to knighthood will excite players of all ages.”

Sonic and the Black Knight, exclusively for the Wii, will be out in Spring 2009.

July 2008:News:Sonic and the Black Knight Details and Images
22 July 2008

New information and images for the mysterious upcoming Wii game, Sonic and the Black Knight, that were inside the September issue of Nintendo Power are finally available. As you may already have heard from Sega's press release yesterday, the game is a quasi-sequel to the Arabian-themed Sonic game for Wii, Sonic and the Secret Rings. This game has the same concept as again Sonic is transported to a different time period, this time by the sorceress Merlina, who brings you to the time of King Arthur, where the fabled king has been corrupted and rules as the Black Knight. The game is even being developed by the same group, Sonic Team, who is also currently working on Sonic Unleashed. One of the main differences, apart from the use of your sword, is that Sonic is controlled with the analog stick on the Nunchuk, instead of using the tilt feature of the Wii Remote.

Sonic has the ability to help people, which will bring him closer to Knighthood, or smite them, which will take a hit to his reputation. At the end of a stage, it calculates your good deeds and your mistakes, giving you a score based on how many of each you did. You buy items from villagers, which give you bonuses and which you can trade online with friends. A "simple flick of the Wii Remote" makes Sonic do a basic slash, while more advanced combinations can produce parries and thrusts. It is currently unknown if the game will make use of Nintendo's new Wii MotionPlus to make sword use more accurate.

The skills system from Sonic and the Secret Rings is back, but the developers are making sure it doesn't slow down the game's tempo. There are playable characters in this version, but they are completely optional. Two confirmed characters are Knuckles, who can wield two swords at once, and Shadow. Older Sonic fans may appreciate that the soundtrack will be done by Jun Senoue, who is adding a Celtic vibe to familiar Sonic tunes. Also, there will be 2D and 3D levels like in Sonic Unleashed.

July 2008:News:Sega Release Dates Revealed for Upcoming Titles
24 July 2008

Sega has revealed the release dates for many of the games it showed at E3 last week:


 * Beijing 2008 - 8 August - PC
 * Samba de Amigo - 19 September - Wii
 * Yakuza 2 - 19 September - PS2
 * Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood – 26 September - DS
 * Samba de Amigo - 19 September - Wii
 * Valkyria Chronicles – November 2008 - PS3
 * Empire: Total War – 6 February 2009 - PC
 * Stormrise – 2009 - PS3 and X360

July 2008:News:Super Monkey Ball Pirated
24 July 2008

A posting on Haklabs points to a download link for the pirated version of Super Monkey Ball for iPhone. The pirated version comes only 13 days after the release of the iPhone 3G and the App Store. The group of hackers managed to get past Apple's Fairplay DRM, which is also used to protect movies, music and other games on Apple's iTunes Store. If the hack can be applied to other media from the store, that would be a major blow to Apple's business there.

July 2008:News:Mario & Sonic Could Be Britain's Favourite Game
26 July 2008

Sega Europe has announced that Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, the sports game featuring characters from the Mario and Sonic franchises, has sold over 1 million units on the Wii alone. Sega Europe North MD Alan Pritchard commented: "'Mario and Sonic has made gaming history with over a million software units sold on the Nintendo Wii within the UK alone. The title has been an immediate hit from launch and we will continue to re-invest and market this title throughout the rest of the year with a hope of reaching over two million sales by the end of our financial year.'"

July 2008:News:Kuju Entertainment and Sega team up again on Wii
29 July 2008

Sega and Kuju Entertainment are working on an untitled Wii game.

Kuju Entertainment is familiar with the Wii, and is known for its game Battalion Wars 2, published by Nintendo, and has recently been renamed Headstrong Games.

Aug 2008:News:Phantasy Star Portable sells 217,000 copies on day one
2 August 2008

According to Japanese gaming blog Sinobi, the game on the PSP already sold 217,000 copies on day one and sold 90 percent of its initial shipment. Sega will increase shipping to 400,000 copies.

Aug 2008:News:Interview with Sega Associate Producer Christopher Kaminski
4 August 2008

Gaming website Siliconera recently interviewed Sega Associate Producer Christopher Kaminski about a new violent game from Sega called MadWorld. We've posted an excerpt below concerning the hardcore crowd on Wii.

I know you’re talking about this being a Wii exclusive with these controls, but your Grandma is not going to buy this.


 * [Laughs] Well, my Grandma is!

'''[Laughs] OK, so your Grandma is going to buy MadWorld, but the senior citizens home across the street probably won’t add this to their repertoire of Wii games. Are you worried about that? Do you think there is enough of an audience for MadWorld on the Wii?'''
 * Absolutely. You know a lot of Wii owners are hardcore gamers, they are people who love video games. There hasn’t been anything like this game before and there haven’t been a whole lot of core type games made for the Wii. We think this is going to be perfect.

To read more, visit Siliconera's website.

Aug 2008:News:Project Beauty New Game Being Created by Sega
5 August 2008

Sega is teaming up with Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido to create a game that many suppose lets you see what you look like with different types of makeup, using the DS camera to record your face. There are few details right now, but we'll have more as we learn about the game.

Aug 2008:News:One Sega Master System and One Sega Genesis Game added to Wii Shop Channel
6 August 2008

The list of available games for Wii owners just keeps on growing as we add another trio of titles to the Wii Shop Channel. This week's lineup features Old West thrills, supernatural chills and a little blue hedgehog whose name you're sure to recognize. Thanks to Nintendo's WiiWare downloadable game service and the classic-filled Virtual Console, building your own blockbuster video game library has never been easier.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Master System, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Based on the original Sega Genesis version, Sonic The Hedgehog was re-created as the first Sonic game for the Sega Master System. Not just a straight port, this version includes new stages, bosses, some different zones and a level map. The most noticeable difference, however, is that the Chaos Emeralds have to be found within certain stages other than the Special Stages. Dash through six Zones (including special zones that were only available for the Sega Master System version) and face Dr. Eggman (a.k.a. Dr. Robotnik) at the end of every Zone.

Splatterhouse 2 (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated M for Mature—Blood and Gore, Violence, 800 Wii Points): Splatterhouse 2 is the sequel to Splatterhouse, released only on the Sega Genesis. A few months after escaping from the first mansion in Splatterhouse, the main character, Rick, once again encounters the Terror Mask and must use its powers to rescue his beloved Jennifer. Rick will need to punch, slash, smash and even chainsaw his way through a haunted mansion against unspeakable horrors and terrifying bosses to make it out alive.

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Aug 2008:News:Super Monkey Ball sells over 300,000 copies
12 August 2008

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that iPhone users have downloaded over 60 million programs on the App Store. Sega's first game for the platform, the $9.99 Super Monkey Ball has sold more than 300,000 copies in 20 days. "That's a substantial business," says Simon Jeffery, president of Sega's U.S. division. "It gives iPhone a justifiable claim to being a viable gaming platform." With Sega receiving 70% of the total revenue from Super Monkey Ball, they have received nearly $2.1 million in those first 20 days.

Interview with Bioware about Sonic Chronicles
12 August 2008

Sega Nerds has an interesting 15-minute interview with Bioware's Lead Designer Miles Holmes about Sonic's upcoming RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood with a description of their gameplay experience. The game has around eleven characters, including Amy Rose, Sonic, Tails and a new character, Shade. It shares a similar save system to Sonic Adventure, which reminded you what was happening in the game when you loaded it up again, as described below:

Fans of Sonic Adventure might remember that when you loaded up a save file, which was half way through the story of one of the characters, they had a small recap to explain what had been going on. Which helped remind players of what needs to be done.

Well Bioware has used a similar idea. When players load their file they are greeted by an extract of a journal, describing key events in the story so far and reminding players of what needs to be done next.

Miles explained that when many gamers play on handhelds they might play for a few hours at a time, but then stop and not go back to the game for a while (I know I do that a lot). Or they might only play in small chunks, on the train or bus. In the case of an RPG, players might need reminding of what’s going on, especially if they haven’t played in a long time - so that’s why they added the journal.

See more of the interview at Sega Nerds.

Aug 2008:News:Yakuza 2 for $29.99
11 August 2008

In North America, gamers anticipating the release of Yakuza 2 will be able to get the PlayStation 2 game on September 9 for only $29.99. If you live in the United States, you can preorder it at GameStop online. In Europe, you can preorder it at GAME.

Aug 2008:News:Yu Suzuki off in China
11 August 2008

Sega of America President Simon Jeffery has been in many interviews recently, including this new one from Gamasutra. In it, he mentions that Yu Suzuki is not an employee anymore.

Speaking of names, what has happened to Yu Suzuki?


 * SJ: Last I heard, he was doing some online stuff in China.

He's spearheaded an arcade racing title. Is he just really off in his own world?
 * SJ: Yeah. He's kind of his own man right now. Every now and again, he'll come up with an idea, and I don't think anything has come out of that yet, but we're still working with him. He's not an employee anymore, but...

CORRECTION: The day after the interview, Simon Jeffery retracted his statements, saying that Suzuki is actually a Creative Director for Sega.

Aug 2008:News:Possible Sonic Unleashed Boxart found on Amazon
13 August 2008

Users of Amazon in the UK will notice that Sonic Unleashed, Sonic's upcoming platform for all the major consoles, has the cover art for the game uploaded now. The PEGI (Pan European Game Information organization) rating is shown as well. It seems PEGI is giving Sonic Unleashed a 7+ (equivalent to an E from the ESRB).

Aug 2008:News:Three Sega games available for Steam
15 August 2008

Three titles appeared on the downloadable PC games service, Steam. The titles are Space Siege ($49.99), The Incredible Hulk ($29.99) and Beijing 2008 ($29.99).

Sep 2008:News:Peter Moore remembers when he told Yuji Naka "F*** you"
6 September 2008

In a recent interview with Esquire, former Sega of America president Peter Moore, who also was Vice-President of Microsoft's Xbox 360 division, talked about his time at Sega, especially the time he got frustrated with the Sonic creator Yuji Naka. Moore helped launch the Dreamcast and led the company when it decided to move to its current platform-agnostic position in the market. During the time the Dreamcast was available, he gathered focus groups of young gamers to see what they thought of Sega and other gaming companies, asking them, "If these brands were people, who would they be?". Apparently, the consensus among the members of the focus group said Sega was the "granddad with dementia who used to be cool but you couldn't remember why." The focus group was recorded, and Moore went to Japan, bringing Japanese-dubbed tapes of the focus group to the company's headquarters to present the results. Naka, who Moore said was being "a tad conceited", accused Moore of tampering with the results.

"'I lost it,' remembers Moore. 'I turned to the interpreter and said 'Tell him, 'f*** you''.'"

The translator refused to translate his message to Naka, Moore is sure that Naka got the message.

"'Naka had lived in the US for three years, so I knew he understood. I walked out and never returned.'"

Moore also revealed some of the results for other companies from the focus group in the interview, with Rockstar being the "drunken uncle who'd show up with a hooker from Vegas" and EA - who Moore currently works for - was considered "the high-school quarter back who always got the cheerleader - an arrogant son of a bitch."

Oct 2008:News:Sega announces Prope's first two games for Wii
2 October 2008

Sonic creator Yuji Naka's new development studio Prope has unveiled two new games that will be published by Sega: Let's Tap and Let's Catch. Let's Tap is a game that Naka says "can be played without holding a controller". The game is listed under the genre "tap action" and to play, all that is known so far is that the Wii Remote sits upside down on the floor, so the B button is facing upward.

The other game Prope is making is for WiiWare and it is called Let's Catch. It's a game of catch that can be played with one to four players and features six different modes, including a fast mode, a high score mode and one where the players just throw the ball at each other. It should be released for Japan in December at 1000 Wii Points.

Oct 2008:News:Alpha Protocol website now live
11 October 2008

The website for Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming spy RPG, Alpha Protocol, is now live, with game information, screenshots and concept art. You can visit it at http://www.sega.co.uk/alphaprotocol/uk/index.html.

Nov 2008:News:EGM’s Jennifer Tsao joins Sega
1 November 2008

Jennifer Tsao, now-former editor at Electronic Gaming Monthly and 1UP.com, will be moving to a new position at Sega as Associate Creative Director for Family/Casual Games. Tsao has always wanted women involved in gaming, and could not believe that she was getting the opportunity to help them gain interest in her field.

"“Yes, the era of the hardcore gamer is coming to an end, and while I’ve loved my years at EGM, I’ve also been waiting eagerly for this time to come.”"

Dec 2008:News:Sonic Unleashed Demo Coming Soon
7 December 2008



At the Sega Europe blog, Sonic City Blognik, one of the bloggers left a short note confirming that a demo for the game Sonic Unleashed, which was released for Wii, PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 already and will be released for PlayStation 3 in the next week.

Sonic.

Unleashed.

Demo.

It's coming.

More next week.

Dec 2008:News:Sega Nerds Reviews: Sonic Unleashed
8 December 2008

Sega Nerds has written two reviews for Sonic Unleashed, one for the Xbox 360 and one for the Wii/PlayStation 2 version. You can read them from the source links below.

July 2009:News:Conduit enters charts at 29th, off charts for the next week
20 July 2009



Last week, the Wii first-person shooter The Conduit debuted in Europe, and was the 29th most bought game in Britain. This week, new sales charts from the group Chart Track have shown that The Conduit is no longer in the Top 40. It is possible that the game, like many games released for Nintendo consoles, will be an "evergreen", meaning that it makes up its sales overtime as opposed to other games which spike in the first week of sales and dramatically decrease. The fact that it lasted only one week on the charts (technically one day, since the week charted ended the day after its release), could also mean that the game will not sell as well as expected or hoped and anyone who wanted to buy it had purchased it within the first week.

July 2009:News:Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll announced
21 July 2009

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Today, Sega announced a new game in the Super Monkey Ball series called Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll, which will be for Wii. This party game will make use of the Wii Balance Board, as shifting your weight on the board determines where the character goes. For anyone who played the mini games in Wii Fit, which also makes use of the Balance Board, it is most likely to control like Balance Bubble. The game is slated to come out this winter. A trailer was released with the announcement: