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Yesterday, SEGA announced the SEGA Forever program. That program is currently available on iOS and Android app stores.

Basically, SEGA Forever lets people download classic SEGA games for free and play them on their Android and iOS devices. Yes, I said for free. The games come with ads, but for $2, people can get rid of them. Only five games are currently available: Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Phantasy Star II (no, not Phantasy Star Online 2), Comix Zone, and Kid Chameleon. However, SEGA will add new games every month.

While the trailer promises modern features, including cloud saves, leaderboards, and bluetooth controller support, the video makes SEGA Forever seem like an app that lets players download SEGA games, similar to the SEGA Mega Drive Genesis Classics game on Steam. However, each game is its own app and has to be downloaded separately. Furthermore, the games are limited to cloud saves unless gamers pay money. While this does not stop people from actually playing and enjoying the games while offline, it means longer games such as Phantasy Star II can’t be enjoyed properly without phone reception or Wi-Fi.

Some of you probably are wondering how the games fare on Android and iOS. I tried out each game and was not too impressed with most of them. I found the default control scheme finicky, but that’s probably due to my lack of experience with Android games. However, the bigger problem is Comix Zone and Altered Beast have slowdown/framerate issues. According to Eurogamer, the source of the problem is these games are emulated with the Unity engine. With luck, these problems will be fixed in future patches.

SEGA Forever holds a lot of promise, but the optimization issues are a potentially huge problem. If 16-bit games such as Altered Beast and Comix Zone have problems running on mobile games, imagine what will happen when SEGA ports 32-bit games or SEGA Dreamcast games? If SEGA doesn’t fix these performance issues, people are quickly going to be turned off from SEGA Forever, well, forever. Of course, not everyone will run into these issues, but with luck, future SEGA Forever games will run smoothly on all smartphone devices.

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Evaluating Fallout 76’s Value in 2024

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If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?

As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.

In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!

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The cast of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film has added an exciting new addition with the inclusion of Shadow, who will be voiced by the talented Keanu Reeves

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After a long wait, it appears that the search for a capable Hollywood actor to bring the brooding Shadow the Hedgehog to life has come to an end. Keanu Reeves, a renowned actor known for his iconic roles in film franchises such as The Matrix and John Wick, as well as his involvement in the highly anticipated game Cyberpunk 2077, has officially been cast for the role.

Speculation has been running wild lately, but The Hollywood Reporter has officially confirmed the casting, citing reliable sources in the know. News of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 being showcased at Cinemacon has quickly spread. Reeves is sure to bring his own special touch to the role, but it’s uncertain how well he will mesh with the mustachioed Dr. Robotnik, as Jim Carrey is set to reprise the character.

What are your thoughts on Keanu Reeves being cast as Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3? Please avoid sharing fan art in the comments section below.

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Get ready for a metaphorical rollercoaster ride with ReFantazio Livestreams!

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ATLUS has just announced their latest event, the “ATLUS Exclusive: Metaphor: ReFantazio” broadcast. Fans can look forward to an exciting 30-minute showcase of never-before-seen gameplay from the publisher/developer. How exciting is that to anticipate?

According to Gematsu, director Katsura Hashino will serve as the host of the broadcast, which will debut on YouTube on April 22. The English version will include dubbed audio and English subtitles, and we have also expanded the list of timezones available.

  • North America: 3 pm PDT, 4 pm MDT, 5 pm CDT, and 6 pm EDT.
  • UK/Ire: 11pm BST
  • Europe: 12am CEST / 1am EEST
  • Asia/Oceania: 7am JST, 6am AWST, 8am AEST.

Additionally, there is a scheduled stream for the next day, April 23rd, with the specific times listed below. Get ready for the “ATLUS Exclusive Debut Commemoration Special—Metaphor: Stalkers Club Final,” where fans can indulge in the captivating presence of hosts Mafia Kajita and Tomomi Isomura. They will thoroughly analyze and delve into all the information disclosed during the initial broadcast. Sayawaka, a visitor who is the author of the associated manga’s story, will be with them.

  • North America: 7 am PDT, 8 am MDT, 9 am CDT, and 10 am EDT.
  • UK/Ire: 3pm BST
  • Europe: 4pm CEST / 5pm EEST
  • Asia/Oceania: 11pm JST, 10pm AWST, 1am AEDT

What are your thoughts on the influx of information about Metaphor: ReFantazio? Are you planning to watch any of the upcoming broadcasts? Share your authentic thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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