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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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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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