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    http://www.sega-europe.com/en/NewsStory/1184.htm

    SEGA of America and Sega Europe today announced the long-anticipated return of Golden Axe, a fan favourite since its original release in 1989. Developed exclusively for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, Golden Axe marks the first project from the recent acquisition of San Francisco-based studio Secret Level.

    Golden Axe delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed. Delivering an intense and unique combat experience, players charge into battle on the backs of ferocious beasts or take their chances with the enemy while on foot. Fighting skill, wits and even magic are all called into action as players immerse themselves in the struggle to defeat an evil intent on enslaving the remains of civilization.

    "Golden Axe is one of our most treasured brands and is a complete re-imagining of the story that will take gamers on an unforgettable journey," said Scott A Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America. "The vision we have for the remake of Golden Axe is nothing short of remarkable and it can only be realized on the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360."

    Golden Axe is slated for release in 2007.
    Hope you enjoy this news,
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    Oh sweet jebus. Let's hope it's as kick ass as the originals.

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    yeah, I hope it doesn't tarnish the franchise..
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    I have an exclusive artwork:

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    Is that supposed to be Tyris Flare?

    I hope they put effort into this instead of doing what they did to "Outrun: Coast 2 Coast".

    Now that "Afterburner" "Sonic" & "Golden Axe" are coming, what other SEGA games can we look forward to?

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    The remake on the ps2 was horrible not to mention... the terrible altered beast remake if the right ppl work on it and everything goes well it will probably be another gauntlet the seven sorrows
    Go, go Ackman!

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    I'm actually quite suprised that no gaming sites have got any artwork / screenshots up. Only one site has even announced it (kotaku)

    Maybe there's just not a lot of interest in this series anymore?

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    Man, I hope that it's "epic" in it's scope. We could use a few RPGs with the parties made up of classic characters. Here's hoping that they take their time and do it properly.

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    I am skeptical, so many companies "bring back" franchises, but very few do it right. Sega has a checkered past with this, being even hit and miss with Sonic. I will cross my fingers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Push Upstairs

    Now that "Afterburner" "Sonic" & "Golden Axe" are coming, what other SEGA games can we look forward to?
    Honestly, I'd love to see a new Hang-On with these kind of graphics.
    These cartridges are dirty as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!

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    I was kind of hoping one of Sega's development studios from Japan would be working on this...

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    The GoldenAxe game is not being developed by the Sega we all have known and loved in the past. This game is being developed by "SecretLevel". They are a North American company. They do quality work, and are good developers but they just arn't equipped with the talent to make something that is vibrant and fresh as if it came from japan.

    The game is not even going to be a beat em' up. They are just looting the liscense as an excuse to make some mediocre RPG.

    This new Golden Axe game will be like Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows all over again.
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    I see collections of games from other companies, why can't sega release a collection of thier old arcade games?

    Altered Beast, Golden Axe, etc. would be a worthy compilation.

    Why mess around with renewing?

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    The new (PS2) Altered Beast looked promising as well...did that ever make it out in the States? I heard it really wasn't that special.

    Let's hope this one does better!

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    Quote Originally Posted by lordnikon
    This game is being developed by "SecretLevel". They are a North American company. They do quality work, and are good developers but they just arn't equipped with the talent to make something that is vibrant and fresh as if it came from japan.
    What the fuck?

    The game is not even going to be a beat em' up. They are just looting the liscense as an excuse to make some mediocre RPG.
    Dude, even Castlevania is an Action RPG these days.

    This new Golden Axe game will be like Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows all over again.
    I doubt that, but we'll see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Oscuro
    The new (PS2) Altered Beast looked promising as well...did that ever make it out in the States? I heard it really wasn't that special.
    Wasn't it set in like modern times or something?

    It won't be any good unless Elmer Fudd is telling me to "wise fwom my gwave".

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    I just feel despair when I read news like this. It's inevitable that it's going to be a letdown. Some of these games just aren't meant to transcend through gaming history with us. It would be like making Streets of Rage for a nextgen console.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Push Upstairs
    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Oscuro
    The new (PS2) Altered Beast looked promising as well...did that ever make it out in the States? I heard it really wasn't that special.
    Wasn't it set in like modern times or something?
    Yeah. Also, I looked at GameSpot - cancelled in the States, but released in Japan to "mehhhh" reviews.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Push Upstairs
    Is that supposed to be Tyris Flare?
    No, I think it's actually supposed to be Markie Post from TV's Night Court, circa the mid-1980s.



    How she got into an epic roleplaying adventure is beyond me.

    I can appreciate the revealing outfit, but something tells me that her "Victoria's Secret-mail" isn't going to be all that effective at stopping edged weapons.
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    [quote="Ed Oscuro"]
    Quote Originally Posted by lordnikon
    This game is being developed by "SecretLevel". They are a North American company. They do quality work, and are good developers but they just arn't equipped with the talent to make something that is vibrant and fresh as if it came from japan.
    What the fuck?

    Oh that's it, it's going to be shit :/ .... double bleh if they make it a half assed rpg.
    Go, go Ackman!

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