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gaming7 days ago•5 min saved

Sega Xbox Publisher Sale 2026 Drops 18 Titles to All-Time Low Prices

The Sega Publisher Sale 2026 on the Xbox Store runs through August 24, offering 140 Sega-published items with 18 games and bundles at their lowest-ever Xbox prices. Highlights include Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Mania, Yakuza bundles, Persona 3 Reload, and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, among others; discounts reach up to 80% on some titles, and DLC is excluded from this round-up. The piece also notes several past lows and recommends value picks.

via TrueAchievements|

#discounts #gaming #sale

gaming2 months ago•11 min saved

Sega Unveils Dual Switch Sonic Collections Ahead of Anniversary

Sega announced two Sonic game collections for Nintendo Switch to mark Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday: a Classic collection (Sonic Origins, Mania, Sonic Superstars) and a Modern collection (Sonic Frontiers, Colors Ultimate, Forces), both priced at $49.99 and releasing October 2026 with reversible anniversary covers; Sega also shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition for Switch 2 this week.

via Nintendo Life|

#collections #gaming #nintendo-switch

gaming2 months ago•1 min saved

Sega Unveils Dual Sonic Switch Collections for 35th Anniversary

Sega announced two physical Sonic collections for Nintendo Switch to celebrate the 35th anniversary: the Sonic Classic Collection bundling Sonic Origins, Sonic Mania, and Sonic Superstars, and the Sonic Modern Collection bundling Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Colors: Ultimate, and Sonic Forces. Both editions are priced at $49.99 and set to launch in October 2026, each including a special 35th Anniversary reversible coversheet and a logo patch.

via GoNintendo|

#gaming #sonic #sonic-frontiers

news2 months ago•12 min saved

Sonic DNA Encased in Chaos Emerald: Sega’s 35th Anniversary Stunt

Sega unveiled a life-size Sonic statue that reportedly contains Sonic’s DNA sealed inside a Chaos Emerald, created with artist collective Transeeds, and it will be on display at Sega Store Tokyo on June 23 as part of Sonic’s 35th anniversary celebrations.

via Kotaku|

#chaos-emerald #dna #news

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

Insider leaks hint at Ace Attorney, Persona, Sonic, and Jet Set Radio plans

An anonymous insider who previously leaked a Jet Set Radio trailer drops new rumors about Sega/Atlus titles: an Ace Attorney announcement this year and a Metaphor Refantazio port for Nintendo Switch 2; Persona is reportedly coming to Fortnite; there’s talk of a new Sonic model and possible Fortnite tie-ins; Jet Set Radio gains a new character named Sierra and a larger trailer is in the works; Crazy Taxi is said to release before Jet Set Radio, with Phantasy Star Online 3 in development and a Pyuo Pyuo game planned for next year; Persona 6 could include a FEMC element, and a Miku cameo in P5X is teased for anniversary celebrations.

via My Nintendo News|

#atlus #gaming #jet-set-radio

food2 months ago•10 min saved

Shake Shack Crowned Fast-Food Double Cheeseburger Champion

A Tasting Table ranking of seven national-chain double cheeseburgers places Shake Shack’s Double ShackBurger at No. 1 for its balanced beef, cheese, and toppings; Five Guys follows for beefy patties, with Sonic, Checkers and Rally’s Big Buford, and Burger King rounding out the top five. Wendy’s Double Stack and McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger land lower due to dryness and lighter cheese.

via Tasting Table|

#burger-king #checkers-and-rallys #five-guys

gaming3 months ago•31 min saved

LEGO's Sega Genesis Set Delivers Retro Charm at a Budget Price

LEGO today announced a 479‑piece Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) set that includes two controllers, a game cartridge, and stickers, with a Sonic Easter egg; launching June 1, 2026, for $39.99 in the US and £34.99 in the UK, and it features customizable branding for retro-gaming fans.

via Insider Gaming|

#gaming #genesis #lego

gaming4 months ago•3 min saved

First 4 Figures Unveils Sonic Adventure 2 Statues Honoring Sonic vs Shadow Rivalry

First 4 Figures announced two Sonic Adventure 2 statues—one of Sonic and one of Shadow—with pre-orders starting April 23, 2026, described as a tribute to the famous rivalry.

via My Nintendo News|

#collectibles #first-4-figures #gaming

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Behind the Tape Screech: Supersonic Cracks Rip Across a Roll

High-speed footage and synchronized audio reveal that Scotch tape peels via narrow transverse cracks racing across the tape at 250–600 m/s (roughly 560–1340 mph). The rapid cracks leave a temporary vacuum that travels with the crack to the tape edge, collapsing and producing a final sound pulse—the familiar screech is essentially a tiny sonic boom.

via Gizmodo|

#crack-propagation #physics #science

technology7 months ago•5 min saved

Retro Recap: Sonic Echoes, Lara Croft’s Near Makeover, and the 2DS Reboot

This week’s Retro Recap covers Fatboy Slim’s admission that his Smurfs soundtrack work was a low point, the debunking of a Killer Instinct / Panel De Pon crossover rumor, Lara Croft’s near anime-style redesign that Core Design rejected, Sega’s new Chaotix Detective Agency audio drama, a new Sonic fan-game framework by Axanery, and a feature arguing the 2DS embodies Gunpei Yokoi’s ‘Lateral Thinking with Withered Technology’ principles that helped Nintendo rebound and reach 75 million lifetime sales.

via Time Extension|

#2ds #gaming #lara-croft

technology7 months ago•6 min saved

Nintendo Demanded Mario Lead in Mario & Sonic Olympic Art, Ex-Sega Producer Reveals

A former Sega of Japan producer recalls Nintendo insisted Mario be shown slightly ahead of Sonic in the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games artwork; Sega changed the artwork to satisfy Nintendo’s demand, highlighting the Japanese company’s protective stance over its IP and fueling talk about the series’ future.

via Nintendo Life|

#mario #nintendo #olympic-games

business7 months ago•1 min saved

Fort Wayne Sonic to Open This Spring Without Drive-In

Sonic is returning to Fort Wayne after 15 years, with an estimated opening in May next to a Marathon gas station on Bass Road. The new location will feature counter service and four car hop spots but no drive-in canopy, reflecting a shift from traditional drive-in service.

via WANE 15|

#business #drive-in #fast-food

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Sonic Team Explains Sonic's Use of a Car in Races

Sonic uses a car in racing games to enhance the fun and competitive experience with friends, as he enjoys the social aspect of racing rather than just being the fastest on foot. Sonic Team's Takashi Tezuka explained that the car adds a playful element to the races, making them more enjoyable for Sonic and players alike. Sonic will appear in the upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for Nintendo Switch.

via Nintendo Everything|

#car-racing #fun #gaming

business1 year ago•1 min saved

SEGA Leaks Six Years of Sales Data for Major Games

Sega accidentally revealed sales figures for several major titles including Persona 5 Royal, Sonic Frontiers, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon through a presentation slide, with Persona 5 Royal selling over 7 million units and Sonic Frontiers around 4.5 million, before the document was removed.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#business #like-a-dragon #persona

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Sonic's Fall Guys-Inspired Games Leak: A New Era for the Hedgehog"

A leaked gameplay trailer for Sonic Toys Party, an unannounced Sonic game from Sega, has surfaced, showcasing multiplayer battle royale action similar to Fall Guys. The game is reported to be a free-to-play mobile game set to release this summer, featuring collaborations with other Sega and third-party franchises, multiple currencies, and a focus on cosmetics and selling skins. The leaked trailer has been taken down due to a copyright claim by Sega, but it seems likely that this is a real Sonic game coming to phones later this year.

via Kotaku|

#gaming #leak #mobile-game