Category Archives: Rieko Kodama

SEGA AGES Phantasy Star (Switch) (The End)

Posted on March 29, 2023 by ryan

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 →

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Phantasy Star Memories Section from the Official Guide

Posted on January 12, 2014 by ryan

The Phantasy Star Online Official Perfect Guide from Versus Books (by Casey Loe and Nick Rox) is my favorite guide of all time (I own two copies). So when Nick asked me if I could scan the “Phantasy Star Memories” … Continue reading →

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Sega Digital Review – 3D Altered Beast

Posted on December 6, 2013 by ryan

Released December 5, 2013 / $5.99 Version Reviewed: 3DS Original Release: Arcade / 1988 Altered Beast has a somewhat unusual legacy as a game that people just love to poke fun at. But the potshots are warm and playful- the … Continue reading →

Posted in Altered Beast, Genesis, M2, Mega Drive, Rieko Kodama, Space Harrier, Super Hang-On | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Phantasy Star Complete Collection (PS2 / PS3)

Posted on February 4, 2013 by ryan

The Phantasy Star Complete Collection (developed by emulation masters M2) was originally released on the Playstation 2 in 2008 as a celebration of the series’ 20th anniversary, but unfortunately only saw release in Japan. On December 19th, 2012, almost exactly … Continue reading →

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Sega Digital Review – Phantasy Star IV

Posted on September 20, 2012 by ryan

Released  12-22-08 / $8 / Version: Wii Virtual Console Original Release: Genesis / 1995 Phantasy Star IV has the distinct legacy of being one of the most expensive games ever at the time of its North American release, with an … Continue reading →

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Sega Tokyo Game Show guide magazine from 2008

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ryan

It’s TGS week, yeah! In 2008 I attended my first (and only) TGS. It was wonderful! I grabbed a ton of swag while I was there, including this guide to the games Sega was showing. Here are some scans from … Continue reading →

Posted in 7th Dragon, Bayonetta, Hatsune Miku, Infinite Space, Magazines, Phantasy Star, Platinum Games, Project Diva, Rieko Kodama, Ryu ga Gotoku, Shining Force Feather, Yakuza | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Segac Orner: The Lost Games of Rieko Kodama

Posted on July 23, 2011 by ryan

“Segac” is a name for Sega of America coined by North American Phantasy Star Universe players when they felt that they were not receiving the same treatment as their Japanese counterparts. While Sega has been pretty good throughout their history … Continue reading →

Posted in 7th Dragon, Altered Beast, Deep Fear, Phantasy Star, Rieko Kodama, Yuzo Koshiro | Tagged | 3 Comments