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Read More »Sega: Digital could overtake retail by 2015
Sega’s UK and digital boss John Clark predicts that the digital games market will match or even surpass boxed games in terms of revenue by 2015. Speaking at London Games Conference today, Clark says that although we are seeing a shift from the packaged goods business to digital business, digital …
Read More »What’s Out Today? w/e November 4th, 2011
Sonic The Hedgehog returns in a title that will satisfy fans both old and new as the athletic mascot marks his 20th Anniversary. Sega’s Sonic Generations allows players to blast through each level as both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic. The former revisits the 2D side-scrolling platform action of the …
Read More »Generations becomes most pre-ordered Sonic game
Sonic Generations has smashed pre-sale records for Sega to become the most pre-ordered game in the franchise’s 20-year history. The platformer – which combines the newer and more retro Sonic the Hedgehog characters – is due out in the UK on November 4th for Xbox 360 and PS3. A 3DS …
Read More »Sega signs Arkedo Studio publishing deal
Digital games developer Arkedo Studio has unveiled a new partnership” with publisher Sega. The first game to be born of the deal will be called Project Hell Yeah! Arkedo’s previous titles include Nintendo DS pair Big Bang Mini and Nervous Brickdown, as well as the Arkedo Series on the Indie …
Read More »Honours even at GDC Online Awards
No prize-hoarding as trophies are split between seven studios
Read More »Daytona USA revs to consoles
Popular ‘90s arcade racer Daytona USA is returning later this month in the form of a downloadable Xbox Live and PSN title. The Sega game will feature improved graphics, compatibility with steering wheel accessories and online multiplayer. Players will also be able to experience the game in a 16:9 widescreen …
Read More »Sonic joins The Simpsons
Sega’s spending big on Sonic this Christmas, with the hedgehog’s next adventure sponsoring The Simpsons. Sonic Generations will appear around the hit series across Sky 1, Sky HD and Sky Anytime. It’s the longest Sonic campaign ever, running from October 1st to December 31st. It’s on air every single day …
Read More »Steam mandatory for ‘80% pirated’ Football Manager
One-time online activation rule sparks outrage from 'legitimate' customers
Read More »DOWNLOAD: Sonic’s 20th anniversary supplement
Sonic the Hedgehog has been tearing up gamers screens for 20 years, and MCV has put together a supplement celebrating that very fact. We look back at the key moments in Sonic’s history from 1991 to 2007, and reveal the plans for the upcoming adventure – Sonic Generations. On top …
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