SEGA’s 3D Classics return this summer with SEGA Genesis games for Nintendo 3DS

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    Press Release

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    SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – April 14, 2015
     

    SEGA’S 3D CLASSICS RETURN THIS SUMMER WITH SEGA GENESIS GAMES FOR NINTENDO 3DS

     
    SEGA® of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe, Ltd. today announced the addition of three more titles to the second batch of 3D re-masterings exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. Featuring some of the most iconic games from SEGA’s Genesis™ console, The SEGA 3D Classics Series will let fans relive SEGA’s legendary console era and take them on a 3D ride through gaming’s golden age with 3D Streets of Rage 2™ in July, 3D Gunstar Heroes™ in August and 3D Sonic™ The Hedgehog 2 in September 2015. These games will follow the releases of 3D Fantasy Zone II (April 16, 2015) and 3D Thunder Blade™ (May 14, 2015).

    Just like the previously released arcade classics, each game in the series delivers a full-fledged re-mastered vintage experience, stunning 3D visuals and optimized for the platform. All games in the series will include brand new modes and features, letting you play the game how you remember it but also in an entirely new way.

    All games will bepriced at MSRP $5.99/€4.99/£4.49 and will be available for download in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

    For more information on the creation of the SEGA 3D Classics, head over to the SEGA Blog. http://blogs.sega.com/2015/01/23/sega-3d-classics-developer-interviews/.
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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.

    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.

     
     
    Screenshots

    3D Streets of Rage 2 logo (EU Version)

    Streets of Rage 2 Screenshot (1)

    Gunstar Heroes Logo

    Gunstar Heroes Screenshot

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 3D Logo

    Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Screenshot

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