Category Archives: Shinobi

Help Ensure a Happy Future of Sega 3D Classics in the West!

Posted on December 16, 2013 by ryan

Later this week, the last two Sega 3D Classics, Shinobi III and Streets of Rage will hit the 3DS eshop in the west, ending “Series 1” of these brilliant ports. While not getting the same amount of attention in the … Continue reading →

Posted in After Burner, Altered Beast, M2, Sega 3D Classics, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Super Hang-On | Tagged 3DS, Altered Beast, Galaxy Force II, He, M2, Sega 3D Classics, series 1, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Western release | 1 Comment

Sega Arcade Games on the Wii Virtual Console

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ryan

Inspired by both the Hardcore Gaming 101 Sega Arcade Classics book and my recent acquisition of quite a few Wii Points, I decided to give all of the Sega arcade games available on the Wii Virtual Console a try. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Altered Beast, Golden Axe, M2, Sega Digital Releases, Shinobi, Space Harrier, Super Hang-On, Wonder Boy, Yu Suzuki, Zaxxon | Tagged Altered Beast, arcade, Golden Axe, Sega, Shinobi, Space Harrier, Super Hang-On, Virtual Console, Wii, Wonder Boy, Yu Suzuki, Zaxxon | 2 Comments

You Really Ought to Buy Hardcore Gaming 101’s SEGA ARCADE CLASSICS Book

Posted on December 13, 2012 by ryan

If you are at all interested in strange/great/obscure/interesting games, you probably read Hardcore Gaming 101 on a fairly regular basis. Well, the folks behind that indispensable resource have released their second book (the first was a guide to classic adventure games), and … Continue reading →

Posted in After Burner, Alex Kidd, Altered Beast, AM2, Fantasy Zone, Golden Axe, OutRun, Sega fans are awesome, Sega history, Shinobi, Space Harrier, Yu Suzuki | Tagged Alex Kidd, Altered Beast, Book, Fantasy Zone, Golden Axe, Hardcore Gaming 101, Outrun, Sega Arcade Classics, Sega history, Shinobi, Space Harrier, Wonder Boy | 1 Comment

Game Gear Game Battle: Ninja Gaiden vs. Shinobi

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ryan

Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja With original titles from two beloved franchises released on the system, 1991 was a good year for Game Gear-owning ninja fans. Although the system was pretty much completely ginormous in size, there simply wasn’t room for … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Gear, Shinobi, Yuzo Koshiro | Tagged Game Gear, Ninja Gaiden, Shinobi, Yuzo Koshiro | Leave a comment

Sega Digital Review: The Revenge of Shinobi

Posted on August 28, 2012 by ryan

Released May 22, 2012 / $4.99 / Version Reviewed: PSN Original Release: Genesis / December 2, 1989 Though his popularity has waned in recent years, primarily due to shifting tastes and a lack of memorable starring roles, Joe Musashi still … Continue reading →

Posted in M2, Sega Digital Releases, Shinobi, Yuzo Koshiro | Tagged PSN, Review, Sega, Shinobi, The Revenge of Shinobi | 1 Comment

Game Gear Games on the 3DS Virtual Console

Posted on August 16, 2012 by ryan

In March of this year, Sega released the first batch of Game Gear games on the 3DS eshop. The initial three games (Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble, Shinobi, and Dragon Crystal) were a great sampling of the Game Gear’s library.