SEGA Reveals New Sonic the Hedgehog Musical Experience with Sonic Live In Concert!

As a part of the year-long celebration of Sonic’s 35th anniversary, SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert. Featuring iconic moments and music from the very first game in 1991 through today, the tour will debut in the US at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on September 26, 2026, before making its European premiere at London’s Eventim Apollo on September 30.

Sonic Live In Concert will feature the most recognizable music from the Sonic universe, performed by a live ensemble alongside rock musicians, vocalists and electronic elements. The US tour will visit more than 30 cities nationwide, and a UK tour will follow in February 2027. Tickets will go on sale May 29, 2026, with pre-sale tickets going on sale on May 28, 2026.

You can find the performance schedule and more details in the press release below.

SONIC WEEKLY: Season 5 Finale – Midseason Awards w/ ALTSYNTH

It’s Season 5, Episode 27 and we’re taking a few weeks off… we’ll be back sometime around June 23rd, probably. In this very special episode, Altsynth returns to discuss the new crossover in Sonic Rumble, and dole out awards for “The Halvsies” — our first semi-annual mid-season awards of 2026. And, in the end, we finally reveal the shocking truth of Chili Dogs behind the Tasty Freeze!

Uwe Boll directing unofficial House of the Dead movie sequel “23 Years Later: The Castle of the Dead”

Director Uwe Boll has announced a brand-new zombie film titled 23 Years Later: The Castle of the Dead, which he describes as an “unofficial sequel” to his infamous 2003 adaptation of The House of the Dead. Production is scheduled to begin September 5 in Germany, with original House of the Dead actors Jonathan Cherry and Ona Grauer returning for the new film. Despite the connection, the movie is not officially tied to SEGA’s franchise, as Boll reportedly does not own the rights to adapt the series.

SEGA cancels “Super Game” while continuing to commit to previously announced legacy sequels

After years of speculation and zero concrete reveals, SEGA has officially pulled the plug on its mysterious “Super Game” initiative. Originally announced in 2021, SEGA described the project as a major next-generation effort reportedly backed by a huge $882 million budget. At the time, many assumed “Super Game” referred to one massive AAA release. As the years went on, SEGA later clarified that the name actually represented several large-scale projects and long-term business plans rather than a single title.

Rune Jade is brought back online thanks to Dreamcast Live

 

Goodness, that’s five for five with Dreamcast Live this year. Give me some room to breathe in between articles here.

Rune Jade has now been brought back online thanks to Dreamcast Live. This obscure Japan-exclusive online RPG got its internet multiplayer features restored by Sh- wait, wait. Nope. It was just flyinghead who got the new servers on this game up and running by himself this time. Anyway, the game is finally about to fulfill your online multiplayer dungeon crawling itch once again since its servers were shutdown 25 years ago.

Chances are many of you might not be familiar with Rune Jade. You’d be surprised that this game beat Phantasy Star Online to market by a couple of months, making this the first MMORPG on Dreamcast instead of PSO, but its online servers didn’t last as long as PSO’s did. You can find out more right after the break.

SEGA Talk #185: Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (1989 & 2017)

Get ready to transform! Today on Sega Talk, we’re questing through the Master System masterpiece: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap. From cursed transformations to non-linear legends, we’re breaking down why this 8-bit epic and its remake still breathes fire today. Let’s dive in!

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STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Xbox Showcases New Details on the World, Story and Cast of Characters!

SEGA and RGG Studio’s STRANGER THAN HEAVEN just aired a massive showcase in partnership with Xbox, showing off 30 minutes on the upcoming game’s story, combat and star-studded theme song.

The broadcast also revealed the dates and locations of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN’s five eras, and an international cast headlined by Yu Shirota, Dean Fujioka, Snoop Dogg, Moeka Hoshi, Tori Kelly, Akio Otsuka, Tokuma Nishioka, Satoshi Fujihara, Cordell Broadus, Ado and Bunta Sugawara.

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will also be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5 this Winter. Players can wishlist the game now on the Microsoft Store and other platform storefronts. Full details and new screenshots can be found in the press release below.

SONIC WEEKLY: Buffalo w/ KEN PENDERS

Not a hoax, not a dream, not an imaginary story — Ken Penders joins the show to talk about his creative origins in Buffalo, NY, and how that impacted his run on Archie’s Sonic and Knuckles comics.

Bomberman Online finally playable online again thanks to Dreamcast Live

BOOM! Here comes the BOOM! Ready or not! Here comes the boys from Dreamcast Live with a new update!

The Online part of Bomberman Online is finally truthful once again as Dreamcast Live has restored the online multiplayer modes of this Dreamcast classic. This comes from the familiar Dreamcast Live heroes Shuouma and flyinghead, along with a new face named Farkus. Just like when they restored Outtrigger and Speed Devils: Online Racing, Shuouma had started the process himself years ago only to hit an insurmountable wall. Like those other times, flyinghead would continue his work years later, but this time Farkus gave him some help, too, and the rest is history. Now that the fuse on this candle is lit, you can enjoy some nostalgic online Bomberman action on your Dreamcast after 23 years since its original servers fizzled out.

With that out of the way, come with me past the break and you can hear some more info about this game and how it works online.

LEGO & SEGA Releasing SEGA Genesis Console on June 1

SEGA and LEGO announced the new SEGA Genesis Console, which will be available for purchase on June 1, 2026, for $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99. The model is inspired by and pays homage to SEGA’s original gaming console, an icon for gamers worldwide.

Bringing together the best of creativity and a love for retro gaming, this 479-piece display model allows builders to customise their creation into either the SEGA Genesis or SEGA Mega Drive version, complete with detachable controllers and decorative stickers.

Check out the full press release of SEGA and LEGO’s SEGA Genesis console here.

SEGA News Bits Live: What the HECK is SEGA Universe?

On this SEGA News Bits Live we pay a visit to the computer killing SEGA Universe website and see what the new initiative is all about! Also, new Ecco, Stranger Than Heaven sneak peeks and Nagoshi needs a Kickstarter!

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Tune In Wed, May 6 @ 4pm PT for Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN

Next Wednesday, May 6 at 4pm PT, Xbox will be dedicating a whole new show to a very special project from SEGA’s RGG Studio. ‘Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN’ will bring us inside the minds behind the game, offering details and insights on the game’s story, world, characters, and more from the developers and cast bringing us this hugely ambitious new game.

  • What time does it begin? Wednesday, May 6, at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern (May 7 at 12am UK time)
  • How do I watch? Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will be available through a variety of outlets, including:
  • http://YouTube.com/Xbox (available in 4K 60FPS – EN & JP)
  • Twitch.tv/Xbox
  • Twitch.tv/XboxASL
  • Regional Xbox channels around the world

Sonic Teams Up With McLaren Racing for High-Speed Miami Fan Event

Fans of McLaren Racing and Sonic the Hedgehog are getting a high-speed crossover this week as SEGA heads to Miami for the McLaren Racing Live: Miami celebration. From April 29 through May 3, fans can visit Regatta Harbor to experience a special Sonic-themed activation alongside live race broadcasts throughout the weekend.

The interactive fan experience will feature a variety of activities, including photo opportunities, mascot appearances, exclusive merchandise, and more. Fans who can’t make it to Miami will also be able to join the fun through a special Sonic Rumble Party collaboration event tied to McLaren Racing.

One of the featured attractions is the “Sonic Speed Trap,” where attendees can race down a track to see if they have what it takes to match Sonic’s speed. After crossing the finish line, participants will receive a custom photo capturing their “supersonic blur” moment.

Fans will also have the chance to meet Sonic himself alongside Tails, who will be making his first public mascot appearance at the event. Both characters will be available throughout the five-day celebration for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities.

Meanwhile, players of Sonic Rumble can take part in the Sonic Rumble Party x McLaren Racing Mission Event running from April 28 through May 13. During the collaboration, players can unlock a special McLaren Racing Sonic skin along with themed decals, logo plates, and other in-game items.

The McLaren Racing Live: Miami event is free and open to the public.