Sega Genesis Collection and a Vintage Game Sequal

[Marik]

Thought people on the board would like to hear this! It's for the PSP and PS2 and these games will be on the Wii's Virtual Console individually. Well for the Playstation versions the list is pretty big. Here's an INCOMPLETE list (There's more!!!) This is what could possibly be their best compilation game ever since Sonic Mega Collection.

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Altered Beast
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Comix Zone
Decap Attack starring Chuck D. Head
Ecco the Dolphin
Ecco II: The Tides of Time
Ecco Jr.
Kid Chameleon
Flicky
Gain Ground
Golden Axe
Golden Axe II
Golden Axe III
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millenium
Ristar
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Super Thunder Blade
Sword of Vermilion
Vectorman
Vectorman 2
Virtua Fighter 2

That makes 28. Sega promises over 30 titles, the others are unlockable.

As a bonus, the PSP version will feature wireless multiplayer on several of the games (though no word yet on exactly which ones).

Sega Genesis Collection will be released this fall.


Also for related news, a certain press release was released for PSP game that'll be a new instalment of a classic franchise:

SEGA of America, Inc., SEGA Europe, Ltd., and San Francisco-based Planet Moon Studios today announced a partnership to create game content for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system based on a classic SEGA brand. The award-winning independent developer is critically acclaimed for original titles including Giants: Citizen Kabuto for PC and Armed & Dangerous for PC and the Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

"SEGA's vast library of properties allows for unlimited possibilities in revitalizing fan-favorites on the PSP," said Bob Stevenson, Co-Founder and CEO of Planet Moon Studios. "Our passion for Sega's classic brands combined with our extensive background in crafting original games will help us create a compelling new chapter in this fan-favorite franchise."

"With an incredible archive of established franchises, SEGA is always seeking strategic partnerships with top development talent to revitalize our vintage titles," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Planet Moon's reputation of creating critically acclaimed games makes them the perfect choice to inject originality and ingenuity to our classic IPs."

This partnership represents SEGA's strategy to reinvigorate its popular classic franchises by developing brand new content and gameplay on current and next-gen platforms, and allowing gamers of today to enjoy vintage SEGA titles once again. Previously, SEGA announced a partnership with Totally Games on an upcoming SEGA franchise that has not yet been announced, as well as the 2007 release of Golden Axe developed by SEGA-owned development studio, The Secret Level, Inc.

[E-109 Omega]

*crosses fingers* C'mon, Star Control....

Can't wait to play Phantasy Star, I've only played PSO, and I want to see how the rest of the series is.

[Marik]

Updated the list, it's the official list, but it's not really different. It seems that the other games are unlockable arcade games.