shindakun dot net » Sega http://www.shindakun.net The interweb, gaming and some other stuff. From MMO's to table top gaming with a mix of PC, 360 and PS3. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:08:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Dreamcast Today! http://www.shindakun.net/dreamcast-today/ http://www.shindakun.net/dreamcast-today/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2006 03:31:58 +0000 steve http://www.shindakun.net/2006/10/16/dreamcast-today/ Racketboy has posted a terrific write up covering his picks for the top Dreamcast games for today. Here’s a sample of his list:

  • Jet Grind Radiodreamcast logo Dreamcast Today!
  • Ikaruga
  • Power Stone
  • Virtua Tennis
  • Tennis 2K2
  • Seaman
  • Bangai-O
  • Crazy Taxi

Out of this short list I only have three: Jet Grind Radio, Power Stone and Ikaruga. Well, at least now I know where I should be focusing my collecting efforts. Anyway, if your like me – late to the Dreamcast party – this list is for you.

Via Retro Gaming with racketboy

]]> http://www.shindakun.net/dreamcast-today/feed/ 0 After Burner: Black Falcon PSP http://www.shindakun.net/after-burner-black-falcon-psp/ http://www.shindakun.net/after-burner-black-falcon-psp/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:44:29 +0000 steve http://www.shindakun.net/2006/10/10/after-burner-black-falcon-psp/ after burner After Burner: Black Falcon PSP

SEGA and Planet Moon Studios have just announced the revival of another classic SEGA franchise – After Burner!  Planet Moon is bring the game – After Burner: Black Falcon to the PSP sometime in the Spring of 2007.  Bob Stevenson, the CEO of Planet Moon, noted in the press release that this version is “approximately 9000% more portable than the original arcade cabinet”.  The game will allow customization of 19 officially licensed military planes, which the player can use in solo missions or against friends in one of the multiplayer modes.  While there is no specific information on the wireless play we do know there will be competitive and co-op WiFi modes.  The story centers on a mercenary organization known as Black Falcon, who have stolen 13 top secret fighter planes, and it is up to the player to get them back.

Once I track down some screen shots I’ll be sure to pass them along.

]]> http://www.shindakun.net/after-burner-black-falcon-psp/feed/ 0 Sega Taps Planet Moon http://www.shindakun.net/sega-taps-planet-moon/ http://www.shindakun.net/sega-taps-planet-moon/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:02:22 +0000 steve http://www.shindakun.net/2006/08/15/sega-taps-planet-moon/ Sega has announced that Planet Moon Studios will be developing a PSP game based on "classic content".

"SEGA’s vast library of properties allows for unlimited possibilities in revitalising fan-favourites on the PSP," said Bob Stevenson, Co-Founder and CEO of Planet Moon Studios. "Our passion for SEGA’s classic brands combined with our extensive background in crafting original games will help us create a compelling new chapter in this fan-favourite franchise."

"With an incredible archive of established franchises, SEGA is always seeking to establish strategic partnerships with top development talent to revitalise our vintage brands," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Planet Moon’s reputation of creating critically acclaimed games makes them the perfect choice to inject originality and ingenuity to our classic IPs."

Sega seems to be committed to breathing some new life into it's vast back catalog of titles. As soon as I find out exactly which IP has been picked I'll pass it on.

]]> http://www.shindakun.net/sega-taps-planet-moon/feed/ 0 Sega Genesis Collection For PS2 And PSP http://www.shindakun.net/sega-announces-sega-genesis-collection-for-ps2-and-psp/ http://www.shindakun.net/sega-announces-sega-genesis-collection-for-ps2-and-psp/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:17:58 +0000 steve http://www.shindakun.net/2006/08/10/sega-announces-sega-genesis-collection-for-ps2-and-psp/ Sega has announced that they are gearing up to bring their back catalog to the forefront with the upcoming release of Sega Genesis Collection for both the PSP and PS2! Backbone Entertainment in charge of getting the collection of 30 titles including, Altered Beast, Sonic segalogo blcmyk Sega Genesis Collection For PS2 And PSPThe Hedgehog, Shinobi III, Phantasy Star, and the original SEGA Genesis version of Golden Axe ready to go. According to the press release the PSP version will use the wireless functions to “allow Genesis fans to connect with friends for a wireless multiplayer gaming experience”. As soon as I get some screenshots I’ll be sure to pass them along.

]]> http://www.shindakun.net/sega-announces-sega-genesis-collection-for-ps2-and-psp/feed/ 0 Dreamcast Keeps On Rolling http://www.shindakun.net/dreamcast-keeps-on-rolling/ http://www.shindakun.net/dreamcast-keeps-on-rolling/#comments Wed, 31 May 2006 18:53:09 +0000 steve http://www.shindakun.net/2006/05/31/dreamcast-keeps-on-rolling/ Via Kotaku comes the great news that IGN is relaunching it's Dreamcast section with the idea being a re-review of all Dreamcast releases.  Good times!

]]> http://www.shindakun.net/dreamcast-keeps-on-rolling/feed/ 0 Sega Dreamcast http://www.shindakun.net/sega-dreamcast/ http://www.shindakun.net/sega-dreamcast/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2006 20:20:07 +0000 steve http://www.shindakun.net/2006/04/07/sega-dreamcast/ Yesterday I received my Dreamcast and much to my delight it works just fine.  It came with a copy of “Virtua Fighter 3TB”,  which I could have done without, it also came with two controllers, a couple of VMU’s (memory cards) and the microphone attachment.  I quickly got my hands on a copy of the shmup “Ikaruga” and it is terrific.  I’ve only had a few minutes to play so far (I’ll be sneaking in some more after posting this) so, I can’t really tell you too much other then the game is great.  If you have the means to try it (with a Dreamcast or via an emulator) and like shmups I suggest you take this one for a spin.  I’m going to get some more playing well I have a chance so…

]]> http://www.shindakun.net/sega-dreamcast/feed/ 2 Can I Keep Him? Please! http://www.shindakun.net/can-i-keep-him-please/ http://www.shindakun.net/can-i-keep-him-please/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2006 05:37:16 +0000 steve http://www.shindakun.net/2006/04/04/can-i-keep-him-please/ Much to the dismay of my girlfriend I’ve decided that it’s time to take in another stray.  This time – a lonely Sega Dreamcast.  I’ve never owned a Dreamcast – so it’s about time I change that.  I was reading Racketboy’s post about shmups from a couple of weeks ago and I think that’s going to be a good place to start playing.  We’ll see what kind of condition the system is in when it gets here.  In related news, I’ve been eyeing Ebay a lot lately for consoles that I don’t currently have.  The thing is do I really need to buy myself another Genesis?  Or another NES?  I guess I’ll just have to keep an eye on the Ebay, maybe I’ll find a good deal…

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