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‘Sega Genesis Classics Collection’ Set for May 29th
There were obviously a few readers who were disappointed with the AtGames’ Sega Genesis Flashback released last fall. Not just the fact that it wasn’t an official release, but also because a good chunk of the games included were absolute garbage, and were never even released for the Genesis. To top it off, the emulation of the games was questionable.
Well, Sega has come to the rescue with the early announcement of the Sega Genesis Classics Collection, which is set to hit the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam on May 29th. I say “early”, because someone jumped the gun and released the info before it could properly be announced. Oh well. Conspicuously, however, the Nintendo Switch isn’t included with this announcement. Perhaps it’ll be announced at a later date?
Now, those of you PC gamers will note the similarities with the list of more than 50 games included (which you can find here) and the ones included in the already-released SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics. However, the new collection will include features like online multiplayer, achievements, mirror modes, rewind and save states, and the option to have various filters applied to give the games that classic CRT feel.
And while for genre fans, we won’t be getting some of the games included in the Sega Genesis Flashback, we’re still getting games like Decap Attack, Alien Storm and Altered Beast, as well as Sega’s own cult classic fighter Eternal Champions, and Golden Axe I-III, so that’s cool. Of course, we’re still getting the tried and true classics like Shinobi III, Streets of Rage I-III and Sonic the Hedgehog.
No price point has been announced as of yet, but we’ll definitely keep an eye out for that one.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.