GamingAngels » Sega http://www.gamingangels.com Gaming Community for female gamer or girl gamer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:27:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Youth Organization Keeps Kids Off Streets with Video Games http://www.gamingangels.com/2012/01/youth-organization-keeps-kids-off-streets-with-video-games/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2012/01/youth-organization-keeps-kids-off-streets-with-video-games/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:13:38 +0000 Natasha Schuyler http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=51115

Francois Chang wants to keep kids off the street—video games will help him do that.

Outbreak Youth will host its 4th annual video game fundraising event on Feb. 4. The event has raised the attention of big name video game companies like SEGA and Konami, which are now sponsoring the event.

“We want to teach them the love of Jesus, of course, but we want to show them love too. What better way than to continue offering them something that they enjoy and that will keep them off the streets,” said Chang, the youth director at the church.

Outbreak Youth’s Video Game Day 2012, will be held at 87-47 111th St., Richmond Hill, N.Y. Doors open at 10 a.m. and cost $5.

The event is going to include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 tournaments. If people don’t want to participate in the tournaments, games will be stationed around for pure enjoyment.

Modern Warfare 3 is two vs. two double elimination battle, while Super Street Fighter IV and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will be one vs. one, single elimination. However, the fighting games will be best out of three matches, which give a lot of chances to win each round.

Last year the organization raised $600, and this year’s goal is to exceed that number. In addition to the cost of the event, raffle tickets will be sold to help meet their goal. The money is used for other events Outbreak Youth plans.

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2012/01/youth-organization-keeps-kids-off-streets-with-video-games/feed/ 0 ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II’ speeding to us sometime in 2012 http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/12/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii-speeding-to-us-sometime-in-2012/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/12/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii-speeding-to-us-sometime-in-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:44:07 +0000 Tiffany Nevin http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=50605 SEGA officially announced the second episode of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 today, which will be released sometime during the 2012 that is rapidly speeding toward us (much like Sonic himself). In addition to Microsoft and Sony’s online stores, Episode II will come to Apple’s App Store, the Android Market and Windows Phone 7′s iteration of Xbox LIVE.

The physics engine has been reworked from the ground up, and new character animations have been added. Speaking of things that are new — Tails is making an appearance (finally).

“After twenty years in action, it’s clear that Sonic hasn’t slowed down one bit,” said Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “The first entry in the Sonic 4 saga was a major success. We’ve listened to the fans and been hard at work making sure we recapture that same spirit of fun in Episode II. We hope the fans will enjoy it.”

Check out the teaser trailer here:

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/12/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii-speeding-to-us-sometime-in-2012/feed/ 0 SEGA’s building a custom playground in East Oakland http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/10/segas-building-a-custom-playground-in-east-oakland/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/10/segas-building-a-custom-playground-in-east-oakland/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:00:11 +0000 Tiffany Nevin http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=49410

A previous KaBOOM build in Florida

SEGA is building something else for people to play with — a playground in East Oakland inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog. The effort is made possible through a partnership with KaBOOM! and Youth UpRising.

Construction will take place October 28, and both SEGA volunteers and members of the local community will take part. In fact, the kids who will use the playground are the ones designing it.

“SEGA is very excited to partner with KaBOOM! to bring an amazing and unique new play-space to the kids of Youth UpRising and East Oakland,” says Marcella Churchill, Director of Marketing at SEGA of America. “There could not be a better way to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 20th Anniversary than to continue his message of energy, fun and play among the community with this playground and partnership.”

The playground will open on the launch date for Sonic Generations, November 1. Convenient!

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/10/segas-building-a-custom-playground-in-east-oakland/feed/ 0 ‘Sonic Generations’ takes it back to the Dreamcast days http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/09/sonic-generations-takes-it-back-to-the-dreamcast-days/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/09/sonic-generations-takes-it-back-to-the-dreamcast-days/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:14 +0000 Tiffany Nevin http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=49153 We’ve looked at his re-imagined Genesis days in Sonic Generations…now, here’s a peek at what Sonic looks like in his new Dreamcast representation. I think one word for it is “pretty cool.” That and being able to run fast are pretty much Sonic’s thing in life. It’s what he’s best at, it’s what he does. And his shoes are always awesome. Take a look:

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/09/sonic-generations-takes-it-back-to-the-dreamcast-days/feed/ 0 Revisit the early 90s in this ‘Sonic Generations’ trailer http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/09/revisit-the-early-90s-in-this-sonic-generations-trailer/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/09/revisit-the-early-90s-in-this-sonic-generations-trailer/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:00:50 +0000 Tiffany Nevin http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=48841 Ah, the Sega Genesis. My gaming life really, truly began with you. And Sega’s bringing it back in Sonic Generations. The trailer revisits everything with Sonic’s name on it from the Genesis era:

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/09/revisit-the-early-90s-in-this-sonic-generations-trailer/feed/ 0 SEGA announces ‘Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure’ for Nintendo 3DS http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/08/sega-announces-rhythm-thief-the-emperors-treasure-for-nintendo-3ds/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/08/sega-announces-rhythm-thief-the-emperors-treasure-for-nintendo-3ds/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:00:49 +0000 Tiffany Nevin http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=48165 Want a rhythm game set in Paris? Want it in 3D? Then you just might be interested in SEGA’s most recently announced title, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure.

You play as Raphael, an art thief with a heart of gold — he returns the art mere days later. Nope, he doesn’t steal rhythm. The titles lies in that sense. You’ll be discovering what happened to his father — as he seems to have disappeared. How do you do this? Duh, rhythm games. You’ll tap to the beat and even use the 3DS gyroscope to get Raphael through the city.

Get your first look in this trailer:

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/08/sega-announces-rhythm-thief-the-emperors-treasure-for-nintendo-3ds/feed/ 0 SEGA’s ‘Shinobi’ and ‘CRUSH3D’ meet delays http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/07/segas-shinobi-and-crush3d-meet-delays/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/07/segas-shinobi-and-crush3d-meet-delays/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:00:02 +0000 Tiffany Nevin http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=47197 SEGA announced release dates for two of their 3DS titles today, and they’re a bit later than expected.

Shinobi, which was originally expected in September, is moving all the way to a November 15 release. CRUSH3D will be released next year, on February 21.

Harsh news for 3DS owners, especially after Mega Man Legends 3‘s cancellation yesterday. This may be due to the Nintendo 3DS’ adoption rate, but of course none of these companies would ever just come out and say that, so we’ll never be really sure.

 

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/07/segas-shinobi-and-crush3d-meet-delays/feed/ 0 Hey, look, ‘Binary Domain’ has weapons http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/07/hey-look-binary-domain-has-weapons/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/07/hey-look-binary-domain-has-weapons/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:00:36 +0000 Tiffany Nevin http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=47099 So, Binary Domain, a Sega title that just happens to be a shooter, has weapons in it. Who knew, right? And — there are more than two. A whole smorgasbord! And when those evil robots won’t bend to your will, you will shoot them in the robot face with these weapons.

So, here’s a trailer that shows them off. Spoiler alert: There are several kinds of guns that are exactly like the guns in every generic shooter title. Except these are set to dramatic music. Also, robots.

Binary Domain releases in February 2012.

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/07/hey-look-binary-domain-has-weapons/feed/ 0 Sonic turns 20 and returns to the Macys Thanksgiving Parade http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/06/sonic-turns-20-and-returns-to-the-macys-thanksgiving-parade/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/06/sonic-turns-20-and-returns-to-the-macys-thanksgiving-parade/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:46:48 +0000 GamingAngel http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=46627

Sonic is turning 20 and for some reason that doesn’t make me feel old! SEGA is celebrating with a huge birthday blowout on Playstation Network and Xbox Live titles. Love getting a gift for someone else’s birthday!

Downloadable titles and add-ons are on sale anywhere from 33-55% off. There is also a birthday bundle on Playstation Network. For $19.99 you get:
Sonic the Hedgehog™ ($4.99)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2™ ($4.99)
Sonic the Hedgehog™ 4 Episode 1 ($14.99)
Sonic Adventure™ ($9.99)
Sonic Adventure™ DX Add-On ($4.99)

The Xbox Live sales are:
Sonic the Hedgehog: 240 Microsoft Points (40% off)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2™: 240 Microsoft Points (40% off)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3™: 240 Microsoft Points (40% off)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4™ Episode 1: 800 Microsoft Points (33% off)
Sonic & Knuckles™: 120 Microsoft Points (50% off)
Sonic Adventure™ : 400 Microsoft Points (50% off)

Sale goes from today through July 12th on Playstation Network and June 28 on Xbox Live.

Sonic will also be in the skies of New York City again this Thanksgiving. SEGA announced that Sonic will be in the 85th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Sonic will be 48 feet tall, 60 feet long and 26 feet wide and moving as fast as the people walking him can go.

“Sonic the Hedgehog was a Macy’s Parade trailblazer the moment he charged into the line-up, becoming the first-ever video game character to fly in our annual march,” said Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Sonic continues to be a worldwide phenomenon and we are thrilled that this Thanksgiving his distinctive blue spikes will once again be seen parading down the route, as part of his 20th birthday celebration.”

]]> http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/06/sonic-turns-20-and-returns-to-the-macys-thanksgiving-parade/feed/ 0 SEGA gives us a look at ‘Binary Domain’ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/06/sega-gives-us-a-look-at-binary-domain/ http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/06/sega-gives-us-a-look-at-binary-domain/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:00:13 +0000 Tiffany Nevin http://www.gamingangels.com/?p=46533 SEGA’s new squad-based shooter Binary Domain is another telling of a story with a common theme — that of man vs. machine.

This story trailer, released yesterday, shows how the uprising got started in Tokyo in 2080.

Binary Domain is due to be released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in February 2012.

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