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  Sega’s ‘Sonic: Lost World’ Will Be Wii U and 3DS Exclusive

  Nintendo and Sega enter a partnership to produce new ‘Sonic’ games exclusive to Nintendo consoles.

  by Kyle Matthews | May 17, 20138 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Sonic’ Game Accidentally Leaks Next-Gen Xbox Name

  According to a source, another 3D ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ could be heading to systems soon, but this leak might have also just revealed the name for the next-gen Xbox console.

  by Curt Hutson | May 2, 201339 Comments

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  Gearbox and SEGA Sued for False Advertising Over ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’

  Trouble is on the horizon for SEGA and Gearbox as Edelson LLC, a law firm experienced in game industry cases, file a suit against them for false advertising of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 1, 201319 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Cancelled on Wii U

  After months of speculation, Sega has confirmed its cancellation of the Wii U version of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ arguably closing the book on the game’s messy existence.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 5, 20137 Comments

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  SEGA Admits ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Trailers Were Misleading

  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ publisher SEGA has admitted their trailers were misleading and comprised of demo footage after receiving several complaints.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 3, 20136 Comments

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  Wii U Woes Continue: Unreal Engine 4 Not Supported on Nintendo’s Console [Updated]

  Epic Games’ Mark Rein confirms that Unreal Engine 4 will not support Nintendo’s Wii U, further hurting the console’s chances of competing with the next-gen.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 30, 201378 Comments

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  Sega: ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Has Not Been Cancelled for Wii U

  Despite a poor reception for ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ on the major consoles and PC, Sega claims the Wii U version has not been cancelled.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 14, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ First Impressions and Gameplay Video

  Check out the first 20 minutes of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ to see if Gearbox Software accurately captured the tone and feel of the popular sci-fi franchise.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 12, 201334 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Trailers, Season Pass, ‘Bug Hunt’ DLC Details

  Releasing tomorrow, ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ lets players silence the Xenomorph threat once and for all. Or, put those pesky marines in their place.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 11, 20138 Comments

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  Trailer Roundup: Dead Space 3, Hitman: HD Trilogy, and Aliens: Colonial Marines

  Today we have a live-action ‘Dead Space 3′ launch trailer, a new ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ trailer, and a ‘Hitman: HD Trilogy’ launch trailer for your viewing pleasure.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 28, 20133 Comments

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  THQ Is Done, Major Properties & Studios Sold

  After THQ’s properties and subsidiary studios were put up for auction, Sega, Ubisoft and others took their pick, leaving the rest of the publisher to wind down over the coming months.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 23, 201312 Comments

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  ‘The Cave’ Review

  Read our review of ‘The Cave’ to find out if Double Fine and Ron Gilbert have delivered another satisfying (and humorous) platform-adventure game.

  by Curt Hutson | Jan 22, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Anarchy Reigns’ Gameplay: The First 30 Minutes

  This first episode of our ‘The First 30′ feature introduces Platinum Games’ new title ‘Anarchy Reigns.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 8, 201314 Comments

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  ‘Anarchy Reigns’ Review

  Read our ‘Anarchy Reigns’ review to find out if developer Platinum Games can combine its signature brand of zany writing with a multiplayer-focused, button-mashing brawler.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 8, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Story Trailer Released

  The latest trailer lays out the plot of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’ Check out the cast of soldiers and lingering questions that another visit to LV-426 and the USS Sulaco will hopefully answer.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 30, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Rayman Origins’ & ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Demos Hit Wii U eShop

  Two new demos, ‘Rayman Legends’ and ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed,’ have been added to the Wii U eShop. Each is restricted to a limited number of uses, and Nintendo explains why.

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 13, 2012No Comments

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  Randy Pitchford Explains Why ‘Borderlands 2′ Not Ported to Wii U

  Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford explains why the Wii U won’t be receiving a port of ‘Borderlands 2,’ and teases some Wii U functionality ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 26, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Trailer Wants You To Survive – At All Costs

  Sega has released a brand new trailer for ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ detailing the game’s multiplayer Survivor mode. Check it out right here!

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 21, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Review

  Read our ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ review to see if developer Sumo Digital’s kart racer is more than just a ‘Mario Kart’ clone with Sega-brand racers.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 20, 201215 Comments

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  ‘Sonic Adventure 2′ and ‘NiGHTS Into Dreams’ Dated for XBLA and PSN

  Sega has revealed the release dates and launch prices for ‘Sonic Adventure 2′ and ‘NiGHTS Into Dreams’ on PSN and XBLA. Get ready to play these classic Sega titles in early October.

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 17, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Features Playable Female Characters; New Screens Released

  Gearbox Software has addressed fan fears about the lack of females in ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ by announcing playable female characters for the game’s co-op and multiplayer modes.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 4, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Escape Mode Is Like ‘Left 4 Dead’ With Xenomorphs

  The second multiplayer game mode has been revealed for ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’ Escape Mode will have a team of Xenomorphs hunt down Marines in a ‘Left 4 Dead’-esque set up.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 30, 20124 Comments

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  Get A Look Inside The Development Of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’

  Gearbox Software gives players insight into the developement of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ in the game’s first dev diary, titled ‘Authentic Aliens.’

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 1, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Sonic Adventure 2’ Coming to XBLA and PSN

  Sega’s Comic-Con 2012 Sonic Boom party catered to fans in several ways, one being news on the inclusion of Sonic in the upcoming Disney film ‘Wreck It Ralph’, but when ‘Sonic Adventure 2′ hit the room, all fans were on the edge of their seats.

  by Curt Hutson | Jul 17, 20123 Comments

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  Wreck-It Ralph Set to Wreck the Competition in ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’

  Sega has announced that the star of Disney’s animated feature film ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ will be appearing as a playable racer in ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’.

  by Riley Little | Jul 15, 20121 Comment

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  5 Classic PS3 Games That Deserve Trophy Support

  Now that Trophies are coming to 2008′s ‘Metal Gear Solid 4,’ we take a look at five classic PlayStation 3 titles that also deserve Trophy support.

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 12, 201210 Comments

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  Fans Petition For Female Multiplayer Characters in ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’

  Fans have set up a petition to convince Gearbox Software to include female characters for multiplayer in ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’ Ellen Ripley would be proud.

  by John Jacques | Jul 5, 20124 Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2012 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 20129 Comments

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  Double Fine’s ‘The Cave’ Preview

  We got a chance to see Double Fine’s ‘The Cave’ up close at E3, and its combination of classic point-and-click puzzles with a modern take on platforming pleasantly surprised us.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jun 11, 20121 Comment

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  New ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Screenshots & Developer Interview

  New screenshots and a developer interview have been released for SEGA’s ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ and the game looks to be shaping up quite nicely.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 6, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Preview & Character Reveal

  Game Rant goes hands-on with SEGA’s transforming kart-racer, ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.’ Plus, check out the game’s newly announced, surprise playable character!

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 6, 20122 Comments

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  Sega’s E3 2012 Line-Up Officially Revealed

  With this year’s E3 just around the corner, Sega has decided to reveal which games will be a part of their line-up for the event. Read on to find out which titles are on the list.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 31, 20124 Comments

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  SEGA Shows Off ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector’s Edition’ & Pre-Order Bonuses

  The full ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector’s Edition’ has been unveiled by SEGA, and it contains plenty of content for ‘Aliens’ fans to gawk at! The game’s pre-order bonuses have been detailed, as well.

  by Anthony Mole | May 31, 2012No Comments

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  Wii U: No Unreal 4, No ‘Metro,’ But ‘Aliens’ Will ‘Be Better’ Than Other Versions

  Wii U allegedly won’t support Unreal Engine 4, and it’s confirmed that ‘Metro: Last Light’ is no longer coming the system. However, Gearbox continues to promise that ‘Aliens’ will ‘be better’ on Wii U.

  by Jeff Schille | May 29, 201242 Comments

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  First Trailer For Double Fine’s Sega-Published ‘The Cave’

  Double Fine’s upcoming adventure game will be published by none other than Sega and we now its real title. Read on to see the first trailer for ‘The Cave.’

  by C.J. Smillie | May 24, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Yakuza 5′ Uses New Engine; Includes Five Playable Characters

  Fresh details on the upcoming ‘Yakuza 5′ have emerged – including which characters will be playable as well as information on the game’s brand new engine.

  by Anthony Mole | May 23, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Delayed Into 2013; New ‘Suspense’ Trailer Released

  Gearbox Software and SEGA have announced the official release date for ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ – as well as released a new ‘Suspense’ trailer to show-off the game in action.

  by Ben Kendrick | May 21, 20125 Comments

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  Classic Sega Games Coming To Xbox Live and PSN

  To satisfy gamers over the upcoming summer drought, XBLA and PSN will be met with a number of classic Sega titles from the company’s earliest days.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 20, 201215 Comments

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  Video Game Trailer Roundup: May 18

  This past week brought us a lot of video game trailers, including Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Virtual Fighter 5, Sleeping Dogs, Hitman: Absolution, and many many more!

  by Tyler Schirado | May 18, 20121 Comment

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  Sega Teasing ‘Yakuza 5′ Reveal For May 24th

  The official ‘Yakuza’ site is teasing a potential ‘Yakuza 5′ reveal next week. Players will once again get to visit the country of Japan in the sequel, though this time without zombies.

  by Anthony Mole | May 18, 2012No Comments

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  Sega’s Low Sales Turn Focus To Digital, Won’t Appear at Gamescom

  After a year of lower-than-expected sales, Sega is creating a new division to explore online and mobile games. They also join several other publishers skipping Gamescom 2012.

  by Tyler Schirado | May 13, 2012No Comments

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  Creative Assembly’s ‘Alien’ Game Will Land On Next-Gen Consoles

  Creative Assembly, the developers responsible for Sega’s ‘Total War’ games, is hiring for a new ‘Alien’ game destined for the next generation consoles.

  by Anthony Mole | May 4, 2012No Comments

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  Bayonetta 2 Details Surfacing Next Week?

  According to series creator Hideki Kamiya, details on the highly anticipated sequel to ‘Bayonetta 2′ could be lining the pages of Japanese magazines next week.

  by Curt Hutson | May 1, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Debut Trailer & Screenshots

  Sonic’s back on the track in ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.’ Taking a cue from ‘Mario Kart 7,’ the new game features races that span land, water and air.

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 30, 20127 Comments

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  Three New ‘Anarchy Reigns’ Characters Revealed

  Famitsu reveals three new characters for Sega and Platinum Games’ upcoming Beat ‘em up, Anarchy Reigns. Read on for the trailers and screenshots of the assassin sisters Fei Run, Rin Rin and Ai Rin.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 28, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′ Accidentally Released On Steam

  An incomplete version of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′ released over the weekend on Steam, before quickly being taken down – though not before some users were able to play it.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 24, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Hell Yeah!’ Hands-On Preview

  ‘Hell Yeah!’ is a new title from French developer Arkedo and SEGA. This platformer is anything but traditional when it comes to style and content – get ready to unleash Hell.

  by Dwayne Holder | Apr 18, 2012No Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 13th

  In the April 7th – 13th roundup we discuss the best Spidey game yet, a possible LucasArts MMO at E3, the first concept art for ‘Wasteland 2,’ the truth behind ‘Project X Zone,’ loads of new content coming to ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ and so much more.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 13, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Sonic 4: Episode 2′ Release Date & ‘Episode Metal’ Bonus Revealed

  SEGA finally slaps a release date on ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′ and reveals ‘Episode Metal,’ a set of bonus levels featuring playable Metal Sonic.

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 10, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Improves Alien 3; Plus Wii U & Multiplayer Details

  Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford explains why ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ may be the best on Wii U and how the game’s story clears of canonical issues with Alien 3, the film.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 4, 20122 Comments

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  Sega Restructuring, Expecting Massive Losses

  After a very difficult year for video game sale, one of the biggest names in the industry, Sega, is reporting massive financial losses and streamlining of operations.

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 2, 20129 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 1st

  In the March 23rd – April 1st roundup we discuss free-to-play ‘World of Mercenaries’ and ‘Phantasy Star Online 2,’ a not so surprising ‘Angry Birds Space’ update, MLB.TV, a secret Namco Bandai project, and so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 2, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition’ Vita Review

  SEGA has brought ‘Virtua Tennis 4′ to Sony’s hot new handheld, the PlayStation Vita, but is this a sports experience worth keeping in your pocket? Read our review.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 29, 20121 Comment

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  Gearbox CEO: ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Has ‘More To Offer’ On Wii U

  Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford has a lot to say about the Wii U version of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ including that it has ‘much more to offer’ than other versions.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 28, 20129 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: March 23rd

  In the March 16th – 23rd roundup, we discuss one ‘DMC’ designer’s thoughts on boobies, a ‘Bayonetta’ cameo, a new ‘Frogger,’ 25 years of ‘Metal Gear’ sales and much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 23, 20121 Comment

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  Sega Digital Releases Include ‘Virtua Fighter 5′ & (Maybe) More Dreamcast

  Sega will deliver ‘Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown’ to XBLA & PSN this Summer, and a listing has been spotted for ‘Sega Vintage Classics: Monster World.’ Plus, the company hints that re-releases of ‘Shenmue’ and ‘Skies of Arcadia’ may be on the way!

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 14, 20122 Comments

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  Fans Rejoice: No More Marvel Games By Sega!

  At GDC, Marvel’s TQ Jefferson talks about the problem with movie-based video games and hints at more things to come for ‘The Avengers.’

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 8, 201212 Comments

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  Virtua Fighter’s Akira Joins the Cast of ‘Dead or Alive 5′

  Yet another fighting game crossover has come to light, and this time it’s between ‘Dead or Alive 5′ and ‘Virtua Fighter.’ VF’s Akira will officially be making the jump into DoA5.

  by Riley Little | Mar 5, 20121 Comment

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  Capcom, Namco & Sega Tease Mystery 3DS Collaboration

  The first teaser to the Capcom, Namco Bandai, and Sega 3DS proejct has been released and with very little clues, it has gamers scratching their heads.

  by Tyler Schirado | Mar 2, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Jet Set Radio’ Grinds Onto XBLA & PSN This Summer, Graffiti Art Contest Announced

  It’s time to make the streets of Tokyo-to safe once again! ‘Jet Set Radio’ is on its way to downloadable platforms this Summer, and Sega is holding a contest to create new graffiti art for the game.

  by Jeff Schille | Feb 28, 20124 Comments