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SEGA Releases HQ Version of New Phantasy Star Online 2 Opening Cinematic (UPDATED)

Draikin March 3, 2016 2 Replies

In an earlier article we talked about the new opening for Phantasy Star Online 2, with a link to a low quality version of the opening, taken from a niconico live stream. SEGA have now uploaded a much higher quality 720P version of the opening to their Youtube Channel. You can watch it below!

SEGA is currently holding a closed beta test for Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode 4 on the PlayStation 4 in Japan. Unfortunately there’s still no news regarding the release of the PC version in the West, which was announced almost four years ago but has yet to materialize. You can read SEGA’s latest official statement on the matter here.

SEGA Needs Your Feedback to Help Improve Their Games!

Draikin February 29, 2016 2 Replies

Today, SEGA has launched a survey and are asking fans to fill it out in order to help them improve their games. At Segalization, we can only applaud the initiative, as it’s always a good idea to stay in touch with your core fanbase! I’ve completed the survey before writing this article, and I can say that there’s definitely a good opportunity here to let SEGA know how you feel about them. Depending on how many favorite games you have, this may take a while to complete (I’d estimate somewhere between five minutes to half an hour), but you don’t often get an opportunity like this to send your feedback to SEGA!

Saki Fujita and Yuka Ōtsubo Demonstrate KanColle Arcade Gameplay

Draikin February 28, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA have uploaded a lengthy video for SEGA AM2’s arcade game KanColle Arcade (which we talked about in our JAEPO 2016 article), with voice actresses Saki Fujita (who provided the voice samples for Hatsune Miku) and Yuka Ōtsubo demonstrating how the game is played. Fair warning before you watch the video: the voice actresses spend quite a bit of time touching the Kanmusu’s (“fleet girls”) bodies via the arcade cabinet’s touch screen to get a reaction out of them. Additionally, enemy attacks can sometimes partially shred the girls’ costumes, revealing their underwear and/or showing cleavage. So this may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Below you can find a short overview of the gameplay shown in the videos, as well as the videos themselves.

Shenmue 3 Gets Five New Screenshots at Magic Monaco

Draikin February 27, 2016 Leave a reply

Y Suzuki gave a presentation today at the Monaco Anime Game International Conferences, talking about the Shenmue franchise and showing a bit more of Shenmue 3. In particular, five new screenshots have been revealed, showing some of the environments and lighting effects in the game. We included them below! Shenmue 3 Dojo has also been reporting live from the conference on their Twitter account, sharing more information and a few videos as well.

Shenmue 3 is scheduled to be released on the PlayStation 4 and PC in 2017. There’s also an on-going slacker backer campaign where you can back the game.

Phantasy Star Online 2 Gets a New Opening Cinematic

Draikin February 26, 2016 2 Replies

Dualshockers posted an update on their website showing the new opening cinematic for Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode 4. The cinematic was taken from SEGA’s live niconico stream, and again features a setting on Earth, but this time we get to see the game’s heroes fight against a battleship that looks suspiciously like the Japanese battleship Yamato, the largest battleship ever built, which was sunk during WWII. In addition, fighter planes similar to the Japanese “Zero” (although carrying a different, fictional, roundel) appear in the battle.

New Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Trailer Shows Improved Skill & Combat System

Draikin February 24, 2016 Leave a reply

Atlus U.S.A. have posted a new trailer for Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, demonstrating the game’s skill and combat system. The remake of the original Odin Sphere has received a considerable overhaul of the gameplay mechanics, as developer Vannilaware used their experience gained from Dragon’s Crown to improve upon Odin Sphere’s original combat system. Each character has its own extensive skill tree, allowing players to customize their fighting style. To unlock and upgrade skills, you’ll need Phozons and Phozon Prisms, which can be obtained by defeating enemies and exploring different areas.

Kotobukiya Starts Pre-orders for 7th Dragon III “Fortuner” 1/7 Figure

Draikin February 24, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA have posted an update on their official Japanese website for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, announcing that Kotobukiya’s 7th Dragon III Code: VFD 1/7 Fortuner figure will be released in July 2016. The PVC figure has a height of 230mm and was sculpted by Sho Kojima, based on the original character designs from Shiro Miwa. The official price for the figure is ¥12,800 (excluding tax), although many websites are offering the pre-order at a discounted price.

Here’s a Look at SEGA’s Showing at the Japan Amusement Expo 2016

Draikin February 22, 2016 1 Reply

The 2016 edition of the Japan Amusement Expo took place some days ago (from February 19 to February 20th). At the exhibition, Japanese arcade game developers got to show their latest arcade games and amusement machines, and SEGA was of course no exception. This year’s showing from SEGA held little in terms of surprises. In particular, Virtua Fighter 6, a game many fans were hoping to see announced, was nowhere to be seen. On the other hand, what SEGA did have to offer showed that they’re still very much relevant in the Japanese arcade business. It also gives us some insight as to why the arcade game business remains relevant in Japan. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what SEGA had to show at the event.

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Project DIVA Arcade Future Tone Gets a New Song and Module

Draikin February 22, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA has announced that Project DIVA Arcade Future Tone will be getting one new song on Feburary 26th, namely “Ageage again” by Mitchie M. The song was also the theme song for Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 on the Nintendo 3DS. A module to complement the song will also be added. SEGA uploaded a trailer for the song, as well as some screenshots from the module and a new wallpaper. You can find all of these below!

Gunstar Heroes, Renegade Ops and Viking: Battle for Asgard Now Free on Steam

Draikin February 20, 2016 Leave a reply

The “Make War Not Love” event from SEGA has ended, and the Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War community has won the competition. This also means another batch of free Steam games for everyone! As of today, Gunstar Heroes, Renegade Ops and Viking: Battle for Asgard are made available for free. To get them, you’ll need to head to the official website, click “Redeem prize” and enter your e-mail address. You’ll then receive an e-mail to confirm your subscription, after which you’ll receive your Steam code to redeem the prizes (note that it may take up to 14 days to receive your prize).