SEGA News Articles
Thursday7th Nov 2024
News Sega Delisting 'Mega Drive Classics' On Switch eShop This December
Select retro games will still be available on NSO
Sega has today announced it's delisting SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive Classics from Nintendo's Switch eShop. The company will also be delisting multiple games and collections across Steam, Xbox and PlayStation platforms. This classic collection will be removed from the Switch eShop on 6th December 2024...
Saturday2nd Nov 2024
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic X Shadow Generations
"Team Sonic has largely done a great job"
Sonic X Shadow Generations launched on the Switch last week and Digital Foundry has now released its technical analysis. In the original release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Sonic Generations ran at 880 x 720p at 30 frames per second. In the new Switch release, the game runs at 1080p and technically a...
Tuesday29th Oct 2024
News Yakuza Kiwami Is Supposedly "Selling Like Crazy" On Switch
More ports now, please
Following its recent launch on Nintendo Switch, Yakuza Kiwami is supposedly "selling like crazy" on the hybrid platform. This comes from comments made by head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Masayoshi Yokoyama, over on YouTube (thanks, VGC). According to Yokoyama, he assumed that many people had already experienced Kiwami before on...
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Scores A Switch eShop Demo
Let the rumble begin
Following Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble's Switch release in June, Sega has revealed an eShop demo for the game. You'll apparently be able to roll about in the first three worlds, although it looks like this announcement may have gone live ahead of schedule. Here's a screenshot of the now-deleted social media post, courtesy...
Friday25th Oct 2024
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Yakuza Kiwami (Switch)
Here's what the critics had to say
It's an exciting week for the Switch on the third-party front with the arrival of a bunch of new games. This includes Yakuza Kiwami, which marks the series' debut on Nintendo's hybrid system. Although it was originally expected to be a digital-only release on Switch, Limited Run Games has stepped in to distribute...
Wednesday23rd Oct 2024
News Some Fans Aren't Happy About Sonic X Shadow Generations' Changes To The Original
Knuckle up
Sonic X Shadow Generations sped into its early access period earlier this week (on other platforms) and, just like the blue blur himself, fans were quick to point out the notable changes this remake makes to the 2011 original. On the whole, these changes seem to be positive - we haven't had a chance to review the Switch version yet, but...
Video Sonic X Shadow Generations Graphics Comparison (Switch, Xbox 360, PS5)
Switch resolution and frame rate seemingly revealed
If you're eager to know more about the Switch version of Sonic X Shadow Generations ahead of its arrival later this week, read on... YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has shared a comparison video of the Nintendo release alongside the original Xbox 360 version and the PlayStation 5 version of the...
Tuesday22nd Oct 2024
News SEGA Seeks 1 Billion Yen In Damages From Developer Of Mobile RPG 'Memento Mori'
Allegations of patent infringement
Bank of Innovation — the Japanese developer behind the idle mobile RPG Memento Mori — has received a lawsuit from Sega Corporation, which seeks damages for multiple alleged patent infringements. As reported by Gamesindustry.biz (via the Otaku Research Institute), Sega — obviously most famous for Sonic the...
Poll Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Out This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Join Shadow in a whole new campaign
Sega's new release Sonic X Shadow Generations is out this week and reviews for the games are now rolling in. As we've already mentioned, we haven't received a code for the Switch release just yet, but we'll be delivering our verdict as soon as possible. So far, this updated outing with a new campaign seems to...
Monday21st Oct 2024
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic X Shadow Generations
But wait, where's ours?
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be entering early access tomorrow for seemingly everything but Switch if you opt for the Digital Deluxe version of the game. Naturally, then, a whole bunch of reviews are starting to crop up online. By the looks of things, it seems that the vast majority of write-ups are for the PS5 version,...
Wednesday16th Oct 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Shows Off Awesome Terios Skin
Available with the Digital Deluxe Edition
Sega has posted a short video via social media giving fans a tantalising look at an upcoming character skin available via the Sonic X Shadow Generations Digital Deluxe Edition. As previously revealed, the skin in question is Terios the Hedgehog – but who the heck is Terios? Dedicated fans will likely...
Tuesday15th Oct 2024
News 'Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao' Manga Announced, Here's A First Look
Join Sonic and Shadow Chao on a "special journey"
SEGA has announced it will be releasing a new manga on 18th October which documents Sonic Chao and Shadow Chao on a special journey. It's officially titled Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao and will be written by fan favourite Ian Flynn, with lines by Misa Shion and colours by Min Ho Kim. No other...
Saturday12th Oct 2024
News Yakuza Kiwami Dev Confirms Physical Switch Release, Limited Run Distributing
Pre-orders are now live
Update [Sat 12th Oct, 2024 02:30 BST]: As many predicted, the physical Switch version of Yakuza Kiwami will be distributed by Limited Run Games. You can get the standard edition of the game for $34.99 USD (estimated to ship 1st - 31st March 2025) or a Classic Edition for $74.99 USD (estimated to ship 1st April - 30th April...
Friday11th Oct 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings Episode 3 Is Out Now
The finale
Update [Fri 11th Oct, 2024 09:15 BST]: Episode 3 of the Dark Beginnings web series is out now. This is the last one before the full launch of Sonic X Shadow Generations on 25th October, so if you want to get fully caught up, you can watch all three episodes right here. Update [Thu 3rd Oct, 2024 17:30 BST]: Episode 2 of the Dark...
Wednesday9th Oct 2024
News Sega And Universal Announce 'Shinobi' Movie
Joe Musashi is a ninja star
Sega has already had some success on the big screen and now it's looking to expand on this with a movie based on its Shinobi franchise. This Universal movie will be directed by Sam Hargrave, with Ken Kobayashi (Sunny, Move On) writing the screenplay adaptation of the side-scrolling hack-and-slash which originally debuted...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Offering Free 'Sonic Jam' Skin To Email Subscribers
Update: Here's a closer look at this legacy skin
Update [Wed 9th Oct, 2024 00:35 BST]: Before the arrival of Sonic X Shadow Generations later this month, Sega has now shared some video footage of the 'Sonic Jam' legacy skin. Once again, you'll need to subscribe to its emails by 1st November 2024 to receive the skin on your platform of choice...
Tuesday8th Oct 2024
News Sonic Rumble Mobile Game Won't Use Gacha As "Such Mechanics Tend To Be Shunned Overseas"
"Players should be able to enjoy the game on an equal footing"
Remember earlier this year when SEGA announced the strangely Fall Guys-esque free-to-play mobile game Sonic Rumble? Yeah, we do too (unfortunately), but today, we've learnt a little more about the game, making it appear somewhat more attractive: namely, there will be no gacha or...
Monday7th Oct 2024
News An Alien: Isolation Sequel Is Officially In Development
On Earth, everyone can hear you scream with joy
Rejoice, Alien: Isolation fans, for a sequel to the modern survival horror classic is officially in early development. The news comes via creative director Alistair Hope on social media who, in a post commemorating the first game's 10th anniversary, announced that the team has "heard your distress...
News Fear Not, Sonic Team Plans To Support Last-Gen Consoles For A While
Sonic (last) Generations
Even though it seems everyone's attention is on what's next for Nintendo, Sonic Team is keeping last-gen consoles in mind as it looks to the future. That is according to Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, who, in a recent interview with IGN, claimed that he wants "as many people as possible to play" Sonic games, and the studio...
Tuesday1st Oct 2024
News Shadow's Sonic Generations Campaign Length Reportedly Revealed
The Switch release is fast approaching
Sonic X Shadow Generations is fast approaching and it seems we might now have a rough idea about the length of the new standalone Shadow campaign. During a chat with Famitsu at the Tokyo Game Show recently, producer Shun Nakamura mentioned how the new Shadow-themed adventure would apparently be "about the same...
Tuesday24th Sep 2024
News Sonic Adventure 2's Biolizard Is Getting A LEGO Set
The prototype of the ultimate life form, in brick form
There's a heck of a lot of Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO out there nowadays, but during today's Sonic Central, a rather exciting set for Sonic Adventure 2 fans was teased. During a 3-minute-long LEGO Sonic-themed skit, Sega showed off a brand new set featuring Shadow the Hedgehog and one of the big...
News Maria & Mephiles Feature In New Sonic X Shadow Generations Trailer
Throw it all away
We didn't expect a ton of news out of today's Sonic Central broadcast, but one thing we did expect was a brand new Sonic X Shadow Generations trailger. And, surprise, we got one! It's another one for big Shadow the Hedgehog fans, as this one has a couple of deep cuts from Shadow's history in the series. Maria from Sonic Adventure...
Monday23rd Sep 2024
News Sonic Central Presentation To Give "Sneak Peek" At Upcoming Projects On 24th September
"Think fast!"
The Blue Blur will be making a spin dash onto YouTube and Twitch tomorrow, as Sega has announced that Sonic Central 2024 will be broadcast on 24th September. At 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm BST, we'll be getting a look at some "upcoming projects, partnerships, and events through 2025". Sonic Central usually takes place in June, around...
Friday20th Sep 2024
News Get A Closer Look At Yakuza Kiwami On Switch In New 'Play It Together' Trailer
Punching onto Switch next month
After making a surprise appearance at last month's Partner Direct, SEGA has today unveiled a closer look at Yakuza Kiwami on Switch in a brand-new 'Play it Together!' trailer. It has been almost 20 years since the first game in the series landed on PS2 (of which Kiwami is a remake), and this new trailer is all about...
Wednesday18th Sep 2024
News New Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Update Rolls Out Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Got my AiAi on you
SEGA has today rolled out a brand new update for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble, bringing the latest entry in the banana balling series up to ver. 1.20 and adding in a handful of a-peel-ing new features (sorry). There are a couple of noteworthy changes in this patch. First up, the game is launching yet another collaboration...
Wednesday11th Sep 2024
News Sonic Team Would "Love" To Remaster The Advance Series, Says Takashi Iizuka
But there are no plans for it at the moment
Like most Sonic fans, we here at Nintendo Life love the GBA's 'Advance' Series. We have fond memories of playing through the Advance trilogy (and even the tangentially related fighting RPG and pinball spinoffs) in the early 2000s, but bar the SonicN N-Gage port and a Virtual Console release in Japan, we...
Tuesday10th Sep 2024
News Sonic Fans, Don't Get Your Hopes Up For A Standalone Chao Garden Game
"We can’t just break it off and make it a thing"
Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 are beloved among Sonic fans, but not just for the fast-paced Sonic (or Shadow) stages or the cracking music. The Chao Garden, a side activity in both games, is beloved even today, and fans have been dying to see a standalone Chao Garden game where we can raise...
Sunday8th Sep 2024
Video Early Gameplay Of Sega Revival Projects Leak Online
Five legacy franchises are returning
It appears there have been some more gameplay leaks of Sega's legacy revival projects. This information comes from a leaker formerly known as 'Midori'. According to the source, the footage on display is still "early" in each game's development cycle. First up, we have a look at the Crazy Taxi reboot, which shows...
Sunday1st Sep 2024
News Yakuza Kiwami Might Only Be A "Download Distribution" On Switch
It launches on the eShop this October
Update [Thu 10th Oct, 2024 03:30 BST]: A "physical option" for Yakuza Kiwami has now been confirmed. You can find out more about this in our latest post: <related ids="172986"> Original [Sun 1st Sep, 2024 08:00 BST]: The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase went out with a bang earlier this week with the...
Friday30th Aug 2024
News Sega's Sonic Team On Memes: "We Like That People Are Having Fun"
Takashi Iizuka says it's a "positive thing"
It's not every day a video game company embraces memes with open arms, but that's exactly what's going on at Sega when it comes to the Sonic the Hedgehog series - in fact, it's arguably helped revitalize the brand over the years. Ahead of the release of Sonic X Shadow Generations and the Sonic the...
