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Sega bringing 3D versions of their classic games to the Nintendo 3DS eShop

by: Sam - posted: 10/30/2013 3:40:00 PM
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Following in the footsteps of Nintendo's 3D Classics, Sega will be doing their own series of 3D remakes for the Nintendo 3DS eShop. The series will include eight 3D remakes releasing over the next two months, with the first two arriving on November 28th. Each title will cost you $5.99 (€4.99/£4.49), and make full use of the system's 3D screen while still remaining true to the original games. The games and when they release are as follows:

3D Space Harrier™, 3D Super Hang-On™  - 11/28/2013

3D Sonic The Hedgehog™, 3D Altered Beast™ - 12/5/2013

3D Ecco the Dolphin™, 3D Galaxy Force™ II - 12/12/2013

3D Shinobi™ III, 3D Streets of Rage™ - 12/19/2013

Source: Sega

SEGA ANNOUNCES DETAILS ON 3D CLASSICS SERIES FOR NINTENDO 3DS

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – October 30, 2013 – SEGA® of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe, Ltd. today announced details on the highly anticipated 3D remake of iconic and arcade classics for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. Each of these titles will be priced at $5.99/€4.99/£4.49 and available for download in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. Release dates for the titles are as follows:


* 3D Space Harrier™, 3D Super Hang-On™ - 11/28/2013
* 3D Sonic The Hedgehog™, 3D Altered Beast™ - 12/5/2013
* 3D Ecco the Dolphin™, 3D Galaxy Force™ II - 12/12/2013
* 3D Shinobi™ III, 3D Streets of Rage™ - 12/19/2013

“These games were completely re-built to offer a robust 3D experience that offers more modern gameplay while still keeping true to the original,” commented John Cheng, President and COO, SEGA of America. “We look forward to bringing these classic SEGA titles to Nintendo 3DS for fans – both old and new.”

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About SEGA® of America, Inc.

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA® of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com<http://www.sega.com>



About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.com