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Retro Review: Aleste (Master System)

Before M.U.S.H.A. came to the west and received its period-centric new name, it was simply known as “Musha Aleste”. The word “Musha” is a traditional Japanese honorific for a bad-ass flying military-grade super robot, according to some experts. The “Aleste” denoted it as part of Compile’s series of shooters by…

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Retro Review: Soul Calibur (DC)

In a lot of ways, Soul Calibur for the Sega Dreamcast was the realization of Sega’s ultimate promise: Arcade quality experiences in the comfort of your own home. Soul Calibur delivered on this promise and more. With the recent release of Soul Calibur V and the re-release of Soul Calibur…

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Miku Monday: Barbie Girl

http://youtu.be/biZ2FDIs2Vk One of the best parts about a slow news day is the license it gives you to post…whatever. I present the Hatsune Miku interpretation of the song that defined a generation: Barbie Girl. Sega Addicts: If you don’t have a song stuck in your head, we will be glad…

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Review: Soul Calibur V

Well, even though Soul Calibur IV was intended to be the end of the series, Soul Calibur V has come out. So where does it stand on the stage-of-history-of-the-soul-that-burns-to-fight-for-the-sword-of-legend-of-the-spirit-of-the-soul? Well, Soul Calibur V reverses some of the negative trends fans have perceived in the series while creating new problems for itself….

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It was Hedgehog Day!

February 2nd was “Hedgehog Day”. Did you observe it? At the Sega Blog, Hedgehog Day was celebrated with another helping of Sonic the Hedgehog Episode II concept art (such as the pink orchid of death pictured above) as well as a few “Save the Date” announcements. More after the jump!

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More Sonic 4 Episode 2 concept art

The slow trickle of Sonic 4 Episode 2 material continues! Yesterday, the Sega Blog posted concept art for new badnick Fullboar. Are you ready to kill this cute little guy? I am very happy that Episode 2 is a thing that is happening but I wish Sega would crank up…