#SEGAnews Sonic Superstars - Announce Trailer

Big news, Sonic and Sega fans, while waiting for the Frontiers story DLC and Sonic Origins Plus, Sega just announced a brand new Sonic sidescroller! But not another Mania with lovely 2D artstyle, not even a Sonic 4-situation. Instead we have a modern sidescroller with Sonic Generation-style visuals!

 

Looking gorgeous! I like how Amy is being incorporated into "Team Sonic" lately. I feel like a modern Sonic Heroes would had Amy part of Sonic's team now. (Which also makes you wonder for the upcoming Sonic Movie 3...).

Retro designs! New powerups with the Emeralds! New animated cutscenes! And Fang the Sniper is back, finally! Also Sonic fans rejoice, Sonic co-creator Naoto Ohshima is back with Sega and Sonic Team and he will be designing a brand new character for the adventure (rumored to be some sort of armored pangolin people have seen in leaked material).

Can you believe this game's already coming this fall????

#SEGAnews Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX - PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox - Trailer - Retail [Signature Edition Games]

The Kidd is back!

This year wasn't #GOSEGA enough for me. (Sure, we're still waiting for a new Sonic announcement as well, but..) All we were missing is the return of Alex Kidd! Aside from a couple of cameos I'm not even counting, we didn't had a new Alex Kidd game since.. 1990!! (Shinobi World)

This expanded remake, which will allow to use retro visuals as well as additional expansive stages from the base original levels looks GREAT!! And it started as a "simple" fanmade enhancement.. so in a way, think of it as Alex Kidd Mania:

I can't wait!!! Look at how nice it looks! I loved the reimagined jankenpo-sequences!

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is expected for this summer! And you can already pre-order it at signatureeditiongames.

#SEGAnews Wonder Boy Asha in Monster World

And the best new announcement in recent age is....

 (Well.. since the new Alex Kidd, at least, for me..)

 The Wonder Boy/Monster World series has known a strange revival of sorts. With all sorts of spiritual sequels (Cursed Kingdom), specific sequels (Wonder Boy Returns) and revivals, with the original producers more or less on board (Dragon's Trap remake). And everything inbetween (Aggelos)

But really it was always the case with this strange Sega series and its offshoots at Hudson Soft (Adventure Island series, all the PC Engine adaptations..) 

And now it's the turn of Monster World 4 to receive an enhanced remake/direct sequel in the form of Wonder Boy Asha in Monster World.

 

All we know so far it's that it's coming spring 2021 on PS4 and Switch. It will enhance and expand on MW4 with 3D visuals, new voice acting, modes and more. And it is the closes to an actual new installement, since this one will be coming from Westone, with the reutrn of Shinichi Sakamoto on the music and Maki Ozora on the character designs.

And this just became one of the most anticipated new games in ages for me!

#GamingNEWS Earthworm Jim 4 first look [UPDATED & 60fps!] - Exclusively on Intellivision® Amico™

 So apparently I missed the memo.

There's seemingly a brand new upcoming Earthworm Jim 4 on the way. There's some random new console Intellivision Amico coming in as well. And EJ4 seems to be exclusive to it so far.

Maybe it's a temporary deal kind of thing. Like the new Shantae on the then-new Apple console...

Anyways, it looks a bit too clean, modern and Newsground-y for my taste. I prefer my Earthworm Jim more doodly and sketchy, like coming from the pages of a Doug TenNapel comic. Heh.

Check it out:

 

Wait and see..

#GamingNEWS Oddworld Soulstorm - Announcement Trailer | PS5

We already had announcement of this one and some info and bits. But now we also know Oddworld is back! Oddworld: Soulstorm is coming to the PlayStation 5.



Here's to the return of Abe in this enhanced/remake!

#SEGAnews Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX - Official Reveal Trailer | Summer of Gaming 2020

He's back! And I couldn't be happier!

The long forgotten Sega mascot...

...is back!

With an enhanced remake of his classic adventure!

I'm loving this revival of classic SEGA IPs! Wonder Boy/Monster World got several new titles. Streets of Rage is back.

And now Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is looking pretty good too. Modern visuels, possibility to play a retro mode with the original art of the 8-bit title. In addition to alternate boss fights, a boss rush mode, and even new levels!

And here's the trailer for the game:



Looking pretty sharp! I never guessed in a million times Alex Kidd would even come back! We're living a strange timeline indeed..

Alex Kidd in Miracle World is getting a makeover courtesy of Merge Games and Jankenteam. It will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC early next year.

#GamingNEWS Shantae and the Seven Sirens - Teaser Trailer

I've been certainly more quiet over this ol' blog in these last few months.

These are some crazy times we're livin' in. And some people definitively aren't helping the situation.

Not to go into full details about work, but let's just say all things considered this has been the worst year of my life EASY. And the same goes for my work colleagues...

ANYHOW

We're here to talk g33k stuff, aren't we? And something that was a light of hope amidst a really long and difficult day...

The new trailer and the announcement of the mainstream consoles port of Shantae and the Seven Sirens! Along with the Limited Run physical release pre-order. And here it is:



Thank you, Wayforward, for bringing this into our life!

#Openingtheme Indivisible Animated Opening by Studio TRIGGER and Titmouse (FULL VERSION)

More games should get animated opening videos!

We already had anime studio TRIGGER reveal their opening for Shantae 5. And now we just found out they will co-produce the animated opening to Indivisible, along US cartoon studio Titmouse.

Check out Studio TRIGGER and Titmouse's intro for Lab Zero's Indivisible:



 It looks absolutely gorgeous! And it reminds me I was really waiting for this game a while ago. Almost completely forgot about it...!

#GamingNEWS River City Girls - Teaser Trailer

While we wait for more news regarding the recently-announced Shantae 5, WayForward just revealed their brand new game, River City Girls!

That's right, a throwback to old school beat 'em alls, and more precisely the awesome River City Ransom, in collaboration with ArcSys no less!



I love anything WayForward puts out! Sign me in.

River City Girls is scheduled to hit Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 5!

#OpeningTheme Shantae 5 - Studio TRIGGER Opening Animation

While I've been desperately waiting for some news regarding Shantae 5, WayForward came forward (no pun intended) with this awesome tidbit of news: renowned anime studio Trigger is making the opening intro of the new game (and the cutscenes?). Check out this awesome video, with singing from noneother than Shantae's VA:



And here's the official press release blurb:

 Presenting the Opening Animation for Shantae 5, created by none other than the revered Studio TRIGGER! TRIGGER producer Naoko Tsutsumi (Little Witch Academia) collaborated with Shantae creator Erin Bozon (Futurama) and Matt Bozon (series director) to bring the Shantae characters to life. Vocals for the opening were performed by Cristina Vee (Miraculous Ladybug), featuring an original composition by Mark Sparling and musical arrangement by Maddie Lim.

#SEGAnews Streets of Rage 4 - Gameplay Teaser Trailer

Here's some gorgeous new gameplay trailer for the beautiful-looking upcoming Streets of Rage 4 from the same team that did the Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap remake.



Note that the music's completely temporary, and they're still waiting to bring back the original composer Yuzo Koshiro to this new installement. Crossing fingers!

#GamingNEWS Shantae 5!!

Best announcement of this past month so far - Wayforward's working on Shantae 5!!

Perfectly timed announcement, since I just finished my run through all 4 original games yesterday!

No news on Shantae 5 so far outside the fun clever logo. And the artstyle seems slightly less "chibi" than 1/2 Genie-Hero.

Can't wait!!

The game's coming to most systems INCLUDING Apple's new weird streaming gaming service...

#SEGAnews Streets of Rage 4 - Reveal Trailer

Holy moley!!!

They announced a Streets of Rage 4?? From the same team that made the Monster World remake?? And it looks friggin' gorgeous!!! I CANT WAIT!!!

Lizardcube, Guard Crush Games and Dotemu are thrilled to present Streets of Rage 4.
Featuring hand-drawn visuals from the team behind 2017’s gorgeous Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap remake, Streets of Rage 4 builds upon the classic trilogy’s gameplay with new mechanics, a fresh story and a gauntlet of dangerous stages with a serious crime problem.

We can only see a little bit of the game so far, but it looks FRIGGIN beautiful!!! 

Now please just confirm the return of Yuzo Koshiro on the music part and things will be perfect.

#Design - CustomCoverArt PC Thde

Please! Do not ask for these! This was a personal job, not outsourcing the work to other people. If you want me to work out something for you, I will do so for money only.

Thanks Humble Bundle, I was finally able to grab free copies of the two Amnesia games! So as usual, I decided to come up with mock-up covers for myself, just for fun.

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#Design - CustomCoverArt PC The Mummy Demastered+Friday the 13th The Game

Please! Do not ask for these! This was a personal job, not outsourcing the work to other people. If you want me to work out something for you, I will do so for money only.

I recently received two new games on steam, thanks to some great dudes. So I decided to wip up some new mockup covers for fun.

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#GamingNEWS Mega Man 11 - Announcement Trailer

And out of the blue, Capcom just randomly announced the return of Mega Man!

With a brand new sidescroller episode, Mega Man 11. But also hope that the Legends 3D series might also have a comeback down the line.

But there's a little twist. This time instead of recyclcing the retro 8-bit style graphics like Mega Man 9 and 10, it's gonna be a modern 3D game on a 2D plane. Pretty close to what a lot of fans wished to get from Mighty No.9...

This return is expected for 2018 on the PS4, PC, Xbox and Switch. Here's the announcement trailer:



It does look pretty good!! Sign me up!

And alongside this return of Mega Man, they also confirmed the long-rumored Mega Man X collection. I hope they don't break it down into two separate collections this time..

Is it true... Is Mega Man finally back...?

(Now someone knock some sense into Konami as well and get me the Silent Hill franchise back!!)

#SegaNEWS Sonic Mania - Opening Animation

Sega just released the opening animation of the upcoming-ysh Sonic Mania. And it looks AMAZING!!



Am I the only one super-hyped for Mania and not so much for the new "main Sonic game" Sonic Forces...?

#Design - CustomCoverArt PC Mighty Gunvolt, Bendy and the Ink Machine + Nefarious

Please! Do not ask for these! This was a personal job, not outsourcing the work to other people. If you want me to work out something for you, I will do so for money only.

I recently had some fun making up mockup covers for a few of my current favorite digital steam games.

 

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#GamingNEWS Bubsy.. is back??

And suddenly - no joke, no April's Fool - there's a new BUBSY game!!!

What!?!?!

Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is new game the original Bubsy studio Accolade just announced for PS4 and Steam!!!

No joke, no what if, no dream episode! Here's the official trailer:



This will mark 21 years (!!!!!) since Bubsy was last seen in a game - which is the one and only nightmarish platformer Bubsy 3D back in 1996. And even though the first two 2D games were decent, if nothing special, I can't believe they're finally making a new one! A proper sequel, not just HD re-releases. Not even a kickstarter project!! And this is also supposed to help Accolade come back as a proper gaming studios!

I can't believe in 2017 we will get new Mario, Sonic, Crash and Bubsy games coming out! I guess we're now slowly moving into 90s nostalgia!

#Design - CustomCoverArt MS & MD Alex Kidd games

Please! Do not ask for these! This was a personal job, not outsourcing the work to other people. If you want me to work out something for you, I will do so for money only.

Noticing my copies of Alex Kidd never had game cases, I decided to make some more custom cover artworks.

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