• Sega vs Capcom, Part XVII: Funkadelic!

      Word!  Are you Poindexters real enough for this week's funky character?  Don't be a doofus and hit that jump to prove it! Well played, Funk Master!  You are worthy to see the galaxy's funkiest, hippest, coolest, jammingest, wackiest aliens ever!  ToeJam & Earl  have come all the way from Planet Funkatron to kick some lily rumps in Sega vs Capcom!  Betta not front, son.  Fer rizzle...
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  • Sega vs Capcom, Part XIV: What Is the Secret to Your Power?

    Well, well!  Back for more, eh?  Well, you'd better be careful, because if you hit the jump, you'll be cursed.  Don't believe me?  Then go for it.  What are you afraid of? Oh, dang.  You just got cursed.  Now you're going to turn into a Lizard-Man, and you'll breathe fire and fight giant dragons.  Wait, that's not a curse--that's awesome!  I want to breathe fire and fight giant dragons.  No fair. Oh, uh...
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  • Sega vs Capcom, Part XV: Better Run Home to Mama Now

      Welcome back, true believers!  Who's this week's character, you're asking?  Well, here's a hint: she's a tall blond, brainwashed to kill her brother and forever doomed to wear skin-tight jumpsuits.  Y'know, a real girl-next-door.  Now, hit that jump! Sarah Bryant!  Femme fatale of the Virtua Fighter series and all around ass-kicker.  She's come a long way from that semi-creepy polygonal puppet from b...
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  • Sega Addicts Podcast: Episode 94 - Sega's Third Party Games Part 2

    On this week's episode we're joined by Sega Addict's Reviews Editor and Kids Table co-host, Josh Newey, because Mike Kyzivat is stuck in an elevator and can't get out. Luckily it's one of those elevators that has a vending machine so he should be able to survive for a few more months. If you choose to listen to this episode you'll find some amazing discussions on stuff like: Tom plays Streets of Rage 3, Sonic...
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  • Sonic 4: Episode 1 - Ride into Madness (Part 4)

    We're almost there... only one more part and this epic quest is complete!
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  • The Sega Addicts Top 10 Worst Sega Saturn Games

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the Saturn does have a few games that might not be considered "classics" by everyone. We've taken a look through the Saturn library and picked our 10 least favorite experiences gaming on the beloved console. Hit the jump to find out what games to give to your arch-nemesis. 10. Mega Man X3 Flake: One of the weird things that happens at the beginning of a...
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  • Sonic 4: Episode 1 - Ride into Madness (Part 2)

    It's already time for the second part of the commentary from Stevie Grant and myself on my playthrough of Sonic 4 Episode 1. We talk about He-Man, prostitutes not being in any of the Casino themed zones in Sonic games and have a special message to our very own Joshua Newey! Looking for the first video? It's right over here!
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  • Review: Another Batch of Genesis Classics on Steam

    Several months back, Sega released heaping handfuls of Genesis classics onto Steam. Being the upstanding young gentlemen that we are, my fellow Sega Addicts and I took the opportunity to offer up our suggestions for each title. If we liked the game, we stamped it with an emphatic "Get it," but if we felt it wasn't worth your time, we threw it in the waste bin and quietly uttered, "Don't get it." Well, several...
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  • Review: Shogun 2: Fall of the Samurai

    For all of the PC gamers out there who are also Sega fans, this one’s for you! It’s amazing to me that I have somehow not gotten into this series. Not only is this game published by Sega, but it’s also on the PC? I should have been all over this ages ago. Unfortunately this is not the case. The review you are about to enjoy, because it’s so amazingly written, is from the perspective of an outsider to the series. So h...
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  • The Sega Addicts Top 10 Dreamcast Blind Spots

    You’re first question might be, “What is a Blind Spot, dear Sega Addicts?” “Well,” I would say. “A Blind Spot is a game from the past that has some sort of famous reputation, in which, we have not played and sort of wish we had.” “Oh, I get it,” you exclaim with delight. “So, all these games on this list are Sega Saturn Dreamcast games none of the Sega Addicts have played?” “No, not exactly,” I state whi...
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  • Retro Review: Super Puzzle Fighter II X (for Matching Service)

    Arcades in the mid-nineties were dominated by the vast number of 2D fighters as the unstoppable genre continued to grow bigger and better. Capcom were of course responsible in the most part for the 2D fighter boom due to their numerous offerings including the Street Fighter II, Street Fighter Alpha and Darkstalkers series, among others. In 1996, however, Capcom attempted to create and release a game that would...
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  • Contest: Win a collectible Phantasy Star Universe figure!

    The winner of the Sega Addicts t-shirt is... darkshortyx! This week we're giving away a collectible Phantasy Star Universe trading figure! The package is still sealed so it's a mystery as to which figure is inside. It will be one of the five characters pictured in the header, however, and they all are about 4-5" tall. Entering the contest is simple because every comment you leave from now until May 17th gives...
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  • Sega vs Capcom, Part XVI: No More Mr. Nice Guy

      Enough messing around!  It's time for our first Sega villain for this game!  Hit the jump to see which dastardly deed-doer made the cut. Pow.  And just like that, you get a kung-fu kick to the face.  That's how Shiva rolls.  Few bosses from the Streets of Rage series were more memorable than Shiva, and for good reason: he was Mr. X's right hand man, he had a really cool move set, he was named afte...
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  • Review: House of the Dead 4 (PSN)

    If you've been paying attention (and I'm sure you have), you have most certainly noticed the recent resurgence of Sega's iconic light gun series. In less than a year, we've seen House of the Dead Overkill get rereleased on the PS3, House of the Dead 3 and 4 hit the PSN, and the brand new Typing of the Dead spinoff Flick of the Dead hit the iOS in Japan. As one of the unlucky suckers misguided enough to put his...
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  • The Sega Addicts Kids Table: Episode 38 – Three Guys, a Text, and a P...

    So after last week I bet you were all hyped up for today's hot dog stuffed crust pizza extravaganza! Well I'm sorry to tell you but as the darkest chapter in the 'Hot Dog Pizza Saga' I do not get to eat the pizza of my dreams in this episode. However to combat this, me (Stevie), Josh, and John talk about other decadent pizza's in this fabulous episode of The Sega Addicts Kids Table! What else do we talk...
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Want some release dates for those Vintage Collections?

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Sega has officially announced the release dates and details for the upcoming Sega Vintage Collections and it looks like we’ll all be able to play some vintage Sega games with our favorite cheese very soon.

First off, PS3 owners will get the first stab at some of the games on May 22nd with these games being sold individually for $4.99:

  • Wonder Boy in Monster Land (Arcade)
  • Wonder Boy in Monster World (Mega Drive)
  • Monster World IV (Genesis/Mega Drive)
  • Super Hang-On (Arcade)
  • Revenge of Shinobi (Genesis/Mega Drive)
  • Alex Kidd in Miracle World (Master System)

Then on the 23rd, the Monster World Collection and the Alex Kidd & Co. Collection will be released on XBLA for 800 MSP. The following week on the 30th will see the release of the Streets of Rage Collection and the Golden Axe Collection for the same 800 MSP.

So anyone looking forward to these collections? Monster World definitely interests me and the Alex Kidd & Co. is tempting. I’m not sold on the other collections due to their existence on the Ultimate Genesis Collection.

[Source: Sega]

Contest: Win some Altered Beast buttons!

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The winner of the Phantasy Star Universe figurine is… grolt! Congratulations!

The next contest is for a set of 3 Altered Beast buttons that will allow you to display just how manly you are on any fabric surface!

However, the rules are a little different this time as in the next two weeks every FORUM post will give you one more chance to be drawn as the winner. So the more you post in the forum, the better chance you have of being the winner. It’s so simple!

The contest ends June 1st but don’t just stand around doing nothing. Get to the forums!!!

Sega Addicts Podcast: Episode 95 – Sonic 4: Episode 2

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This week we discuss the recent release of Sonic 4: Episode 2 and how it makes us feel inside. We also get super excited for third-person co-op action games starring kangaroos and robots set in a post-apocalyptic universe.

Get it here.

or on iTunes.

Yakuza 5 announcement happening next week?

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Those who have been waiting for news on the next installment of the Yakuza series are about to get their prayers answered. The series’ official site was updated earlier today with an new look, showing a construction area with Kiryu, Haruka, and Majima on the site. Adding to that is a video that recaps the first four main games in the series, finishes with a teaser that says “And then…” followed by “First look on May 24″.

So mark your calendars, folks. Next Thursday should be a very interesting day, and you know I’m hoping to see my favorite loan shark make an appearance. What are you folks looking forward to in the announcement? Tell us in the comments or in the Yakuza 5 forum thread!

More Project X Zone Screens!!

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She just wants your respect.

Siliconera has more screen shots of everyone’s favorite, upcoming, not-going-to-be-released-outside-of-japan game, Project X Zone. Morrigan, a long time favorite of Sega Addicts, features prominently. Her artwork is very pronounced.

[Source: Siliconera]

The Sega Addicts Kids Table: Episode 40 – Stevie Grant’s Pizza Quest

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Well here we are. After literally hours of uncertainty the now infamous ‘Hot Dog Pizza Saga’ has been completed. Did I like it? What lengths did I go to to get it? Was it worth all the hype? All these secrets and more are revealed in this 40th installment of The Sega Addicts Kids Table!

You don’t even have to look that far for more as Stevie, John, and Josh also treat you to some game news. What do we think of Kickstarter? What do we make of Yuji Naka’s new iPhone title Monster Buddy? Why is John’s audio so bad in this? Why do I keep asking questions? Just fucking listen to it, then you’ll find out. Jesus you sure are demanding.

Download it here!

Or go to iTunes and subscribe! I’m sorry I yelled at you just then baby. If you review us I’ll forgive you.

Review: Another Batch of Genesis Classics on Steam

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Several months back, Sega released heaping handfuls of Genesis classics onto Steam. Being the upstanding young gentlemen that we are, my fellow Sega Addicts and I took the opportunity to offer up our suggestions for each title. If we liked the game, we stamped it with an emphatic “Get it,” but if we felt it wasn’t worth your time, we threw it in the waste bin and quietly uttered, “Don’t get it.”

Well, several new Genesis games have once again hit Valve’s download service, and while this particular batch of classics doesn’t carry any special title, it is easily one of the best groups of games we’ve yet seen on Steam. Since we’re suckers for these fun little punchy reviews (and we think you want to know our opinions because we are so important and everything), we’re bringing back this Sega Addicts past-time once again.

Each game is going on Steam for $2.99. Are they worth your hard-earned cash? Hit the jump to find out.

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NiGHTS fan-made web-comic needs you!

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Lynne Triplett, creator of NiGHTS fan site ‘NiGHTS Into Dreams .com‘ has made an open request to all NiGHTS fans to send in photos of themselves exhibiting their love for the classic Sega series, with her intention being to use them in a montage that will be featured in her web-comic titled NiGHTS: Descent into Dreams. Those of you interested in getting involved better had put your skates on though, with the looming closing date for submissions being the 23rd of this month.

While I wasn’t aware of this particular fan-project, nor have I had much exposure to the NiGHTS games, I am a reader of comics and have already found myself somewhat enchanted by the impressive digital artwork shown on the project’s Facebook page, especially the comic’s cover, a part of which is seen in the picture above. And what about you readers? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

[Source: NightsIntoDreams.com]

Want more ships and stages in your new Dreamcast shooter?

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The Kickstarter for indie Dreamcast shooter, Redux: Dark Matters reached its goal of $25,000 several days ago. In fact, it reached its goal way ahead of schedule and the developers have updated their page to include some new milestones and goals to beef up the game.

If the Kickstarter reaches $40,000 the developers will create a brand new ship with new weapons and if it reaches the $60,000 mark they’ll even include an entirely new stage titled, “Dark Planet”. Sounds dark and planet-y.

So, it you’re interested why not throw them a few bucks (or more if you want to get something back in return). The Dreamcast version will be limited to only 1,000 copies so get them while they’re hot!

[Source: Kickstarter]

Post Your Episode 95 Listener Questions Here!

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Post your listener questions for the Sega Addicts Podcast here!

The next episode will be recorded on May 17th and will be all about Sonic 4: Episode 2.

Remember your questions can be on any Sega related topic and don’t have to stick to the main topic of the episode. And truthfully, we may be willing to answer non-Sega questions too…

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