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Phantasy Star Online 2 Trading Card Game – Oracle Memories (book)
There’s a PSO 2 trading card game (in Japan)! Wild, right? What’s even wilder (OK it’s not actually that surprising) is that there is a book collecting art from the cards. It’s full of large, textless illustrations featuring supporting characters … Continue reading
Phantasy Star 0 Mini
Phantasy Star 0 Mini is a Japanese DSi-exclusive bite-sized version of Phantasy Star 0. It cost 200 yen, and allows for up to four players to team up and face its single stage.
Sega 1986 Game Catalog
Included with a copy of Teddy Boy I recently purchased, the 1986 Sega catalog highlights what was being released on Master System in the U.S. at the time.
Phantasy Star Fan Pages from the 90s
I randomly stumbled upon this site, which has a surprisingly robust amount of Phantasy Star III content. The most exciting subsection to me however, was the “gallery of dead sites” that they had reposted. Here there is a collection of PS … Continue reading
SEGA AGES Phantasy Star (Switch) (The End)
I recently wrapped up Sega Ages Phantasy Star on the Switch. It’s my 3rd or 4th time finishing this game in one form or another, and I can confidently say that the Switch version is the best way to play … Continue reading
Posted in Master System, Phantasy Star, Rieko Kodama, Switch
Tagged Master System, Phantasy Star, Phoenix Rie, Rieko Kodama, Sega Ages, Switch
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Phantasy Star Online 2 Fashion Catalog 2017 – 2018
This 418-page monster is a very distinctly Japanese item. It’s a visual guide to fashion in PSO2. Specifically, customization options made available in 2017-2018.
Posted in Books, Phantasy Star Online 2
Tagged Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star Online 2
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Phantasy Star in SEGA Master System: A Visual Compendium
Phantasy Star is arguably the marquee title for the Master System, so it’s no surprise that it gets a lot of love in Bitmap Books’ (excellent) visual compendium. The book is filled with history, interviews, and reviews which tell the … Continue reading
Rad Sega Fanservice in Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax
I’ll be honest- I don’t know much about modern 2D fighting games, and I know even less about the publisher Dengeki Bunko and their work. Yet, I am having an absolute blast with Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax on the Vita. … Continue reading
Review Round-up: Sega 3D Classics
I reviewed some of the Sega 3D Classics for Nintendo World Report! 3D Gunstar Heroes Review 3D Streets of Rage 2 Review 3D Thunder Blade Review 3D Fantasy Zone II W Review 3D OutRun Review 3D Fantasy Zone Review 3D … Continue reading
Posted in After Burner, Fantasy Zone, Gunstar Heroes, M2, OutRun, Phantasy Star, Sega 3D Classics
Tagged 3D, 3D Classics, 3DS, After Burner, Fantasy Zone, Gunstar Heroes, Nintendo, Out Run, Phantasy Star, Sega, Streets of Rage, Thunder Blade
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First Impressions: Phantasy Star Online 2 (PlayPark English Version)
Sega news doesn’t get much cooler or more random than what happened yesterday with Phantasy Star Online 2. As you may know, PSO2 does, in fact, have a localized English version. However, it is based out of Asia, and was … Continue reading
Posted in Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star Online, Phantasy Star Online 2
Tagged English, PC, Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star Online 2, PlayPark, PSO, PSO2, SEA, Windows
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Thoughts – Gale Racer (Rad Mobile)
1994 / Sega Saturn / Japan-only Gale Racer is a slightly modified port of the 1991 Sega AM-2 arcade racer Rad Mobile. Rad Mobile is probably most famous for being the first in-game appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Sega Saturn
Tagged Gale Racer, racing, Rad Mobile, Saturn, Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 enamel pin set
As far as rad and unexpected Christmas presents go, it doesn’t get better than this gift I received from my (amazing) wife this year.
Posted in Sonic
Tagged collectables, Future Entertainment Show, London, pins, Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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Sega Hard Girls: Hi-sCoool! SeHa Girls (anime)
Yesterday, on Christmas Day, my wife and I downloaded the Crunchyroll app for Wii U. We then watched Hi-sCoool! SeHa Girls in its entirety. A day later, I still can’t get over how much I loved it. The basic premise of Hi-sCoool! … Continue reading
Posted in Dreamcast, Mega Drive, Sega Hard Girls, Sega Saturn
Tagged セガ・ハード・ガールズ, Dreamcast, Hatsune Miku, Hi-sCool! Seha Girls, Hi☆sCoool! セハガール, KEI, Kei Garo, Mega Drive, Saturn, Sega, Sega Hard Girls
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9 MORE Ways to Celebrate the Dreamcast!
Back in 2012, I made a list of 99 Ways to Celebrate the Dreamcast in honor of the 13th anniversary of its North American release. To celebrate the 15th anniversary, I made yet another list of Dreamcast-related fun so you … Continue reading
Posted in Dreamcast
Tagged 9-9-99, anniversary, Dreamcast, North America, Sega, September 9th 1999
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Thoughts – 3D Thunder Blade
Prior to 3D Thunder Blade, my only experience with the game was the “Super” port for the Sega Genesis. I never even SAW an actual cabinet, despite my frequent trips to arcades. Super Thunder Blade was serviceable for a launch … Continue reading
Posted in M2, Sega 3D Classics, Thunder Blade
Tagged 3D Thunder Blade, 3DS, arcade, M2, Sega 3D Classics
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Gran Chaser (Cyber Speedway)
While it may be difficult to imagine now, there was once a time where the “futuristic racer” was a formidable sub-genre. The two kings of this space, F-Zero and WipEout, were fast and cool visual showcases for their respective consoles, … Continue reading
Posted in Sega Saturn
Tagged Cyber Speedway, CyberRace, Gran Chaser, Nex Entertainment, Nextech, Sega Saturn, Syd Mead, WipEout
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Neon Genesis Evangelion Digital Card Library
Saturn, 1997 Neon Genesis Evangelion is my favorite anime series of all time. From the beginning to the bitter end of the series, I love it dearly. I bought VHS tapes with 2 episodes on each as they were released … Continue reading
Posted in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sega Saturn
Tagged Digital Card Library, Evangelion, guide, Neon Genesis, Saturn, Sega
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Last Bronx
Saturn, August 1997 (Japan) First off, if you’re curious about what Last Bronx is, or why it’s cool, check out this incredibly definitive article about the game over at Hardcore Gaming 101. OK done? Cool. I’m going to talk a … Continue reading
Posted in AM3, Last Bronx
Tagged AM3, arcade, Last Bronx, Saturn, Sega, Virtua Fighter
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Falcom Classics
Saturn, 1997 Three years ago, I wrote a bit about Falcom games on Sega platforms. Today, I have something to add to that write-up, as I recently purchased a copy of Falcom Classics! Here’s a look at the packaging:
Posted in Falcom, Ys
Tagged Classics, Dragon Slayer, Falcom, Saturn, Sega, Xanadu, Ys
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Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst RAcaseal Redria Model Kit by Kotobukiya
My first experience with Japanese model kit building was over a decade ago, when one day Gundam Wing models showed up at my local Toys R Us. The kits were the most basic available, but I still snatched up every one I … Continue reading
Posted in Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star Online
Tagged Blue Burst, Kotobukiya, Online, Phantasy Star, Plastic Model Kit, PSO, Racaseal, Redria, Version Apsy
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