April 2014

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Sega explains why Sonic Boom uses CryEngine 3

  Probably the most bizarre thing we know about the upcoming Sonic Boom is that it will be using Crytek’s CryEngine 3. Speaking with Official Nintendo Magazine, Sega producer Stephen Frost explained why exactly the developer, Big Red Button Entertainment, decided to use CryEngine technology: You associate CryEngine with lush, tropical, beachy things. These are also…

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Miku Exhibition at Meiji University

Tokyo’s Meiji University is currently playing host to an Hatsune Miku exhibition. Entitled ‘Jumping Across Dimensions’ and housed at the Yoshiro Yonezawa Memorial Library, the event shows Miku in her various non-digital forms. This includes 3D printed objects alongside collections of Miku statuary and, naturally, a life-sized papier mâché recreation…

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Sonic Unleashed on PSN Store

If you haven’t picked up Sonic Unleashed yet, there’s a pretty enticing offer available on PSN. You can grab it for $19.99 USD, and EU/AU territories for £15.99 GBP / €19.99 EUR / $29.95 AUD. Sweet deal, yes? If you only have money for one Sonic game, I would recommend…

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3D Outrun on Japan eShop Next Week

Starting next week, on April 24, if you’re one of the lucky people who owns a JP region 3DS, you’ll be able to download 3D Outrun! It’ll come complete with some enhancements beyond just 3D; including, save states, enhanced controls, multiple screen settings, and even some brand new music! If…