Posts Tagged ‘Cyber Troopers: Virtual-On’Let’s Go Retro Gaming on a Budget With 5 of the Cheapest SEGA Saturn Games | YouTube ChannelWednesday, November 23rd, 2022
We’ve been running a series on our YouTube channel where we try to find the cheapest games for a certain SEGA system that aren’t sports titles, and in our latest edition we put the focus on the SEGA Saturn. Check it out below: Like the video? Then subscribe to the SEGADriven YouTube channel and never miss a thing!  Webmaster and lead writer at SEGADriven. Likes old games, heavy music and too much pizza. Follow on Twitter @kronkblats Juro Watari, Creator of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On, Leaves SEGASunday, February 28th, 2021
Watari was involved with a number of games during his time at SEGA, including L.A. Machineguns, Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax, and 7th Dragon III Code: VFD. But by far his crowning achievement at the company was becoming the defacto creator of the Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Series, SEGA’s beloved mech arena fighting game. In recent years, Virtual-On has seen a surprising crossover title with the Index light novel series, and a fresh collection for PlayStation 4 in Japan, as well as a bizarre collaboration with healthcare company TANITA to make new controllers for modern iterations. Sadly, the series has been dormant in the West for years now; the PS3 release of the original game’s HD port remained Japan-exclusive, as did the Index crossover and PS4 Masterpiece Collection. On a brighter note, Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram is available on current Xbox systems via backwards compatibility. In light of Watari’s departure from SEGA, it is clear that his contributions to the gaming industry have left a lasting impact. However, his collaboration with a healthcare company like TANITA to create new controllers for modern iterations of the Virtual-On series showcases the intriguing intersection between gaming and healthcare. This collaboration not only adds a unique twist to the gaming experience but also highlights the potential for technology to enhance various aspects of our lives, including healthcare. Perhaps this partnership could inspire further innovations in the gaming industry, opening up new possibilities for health-related applications. It’s exciting to imagine a future where gaming technologies seamlessly integrate with healthcare advancements, promoting accessibility and convenience for individuals seeking services at an Elmhurst walk-in clinic or anywhere else in the world. The potential for these synergies is truly remarkable and could lead to groundbreaking developments in both fields. It’s a shame to see Watari depart, but nearly 30 years at the company is a staggering run. We wish him the best with whatever comes next!  When Tracker isn’t playing SEGA games, he’s talking about SEGA games. Or drawing about SEGA games. Or all of the above. You can also catch him over on Twitter. 3 Virtual-On Games Coming to PS4 as Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Masterpiece 1995-2001Friday, September 13th, 2019
A new Japan-only compilation of early Virtual-On titles is coming to PS4 on November 27th 2019 as Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Masterpiece 1995-2001. This collection will be a download-only affair and include the following titles: – Cyber Troopers Virtual-On SEGA Japan are working with TANITA to bring this collection to PS4 alongside a new twin-stick controller for Virtual-On purists. This twin-stick controller was funded by Kickstarter back in January 2019.
[Source: SEGAbits] Webmaster and lead writer at SEGADriven. Likes old games, heavy music and too much pizza. Follow on Twitter @kronkblats SEGA Model 2 Collection Titles Virtua Strike and Virtual-On Stay Japan ExclusiveThursday, January 31st, 2013
SEGA have revealed that the re-releases of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On and Virtua Striker will not be making their way West and are restricted to the Japanese PSN and XBLA services. This is disappointing news as the other 3 titles in the collection (Sonic the Fighters, Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers) were released in the West. The 2 games are due to launch in Japan on February 13th 2013. [Source: SEGANews.net] Webmaster and lead writer at SEGADriven. Likes old games, heavy music and too much pizza. Follow on Twitter @kronkblats First Screenshots of SEGA Model 2 CollectionFriday, November 9th, 2012SEGA Online have a huge gallery of screenshots from the upcoming SEGA Model 2 collection. Click here to be taken straight to the gallery. The SEGA Model 2 collection features downloadable versions of Virtua Fighter 2, Fighting Vipers, Sonic the Fighters and Cyber Troopers: Virtual On. The collection will be released for XBLA and PSN and is currently Japanese exclusive. The collection is due for release later this year. [Source: SEGA News.net] Webmaster and lead writer at SEGADriven. Likes old games, heavy music and too much pizza. Follow on Twitter @kronkblats Video Spotlight: SEGA E3 1996 Trailers Including Sonic XtremeSunday, October 28th, 2012YouTube ArgyleDX has uploaded some classic SEGA trailers that were featured heavily at E3 1996. The most interesting of the lot is cancelled Sonic game Sonic Xtreme which would’ve been released for the Saturn. Also featured is beta footage of Sonic 3D Blast which shows a different design to the loops and floor-gates: Next up we have a SEGA Saturn showcase reel which features a load of gameplay footage from various Saturn games like NiGHTS, Bug Too, Cyber Troopers Virtual-On and Fighting Vipers: Finally we have the Mega Drive showcase reel which features X-Women, Bugs Bunny: Double Trouble and Vectorman 2: [Source: The Sonic Stadium] Webmaster and lead writer at SEGADriven. Likes old games, heavy music and too much pizza. Follow on Twitter @kronkblats Model 2 Collection Announced for Japanese PSN/XBLAThursday, October 18th, 2012SEGA of Japan are releasing Virtua Fighter 2, Sonic the Fighters, Virtua Striker, Fighting vipers and Cyber Troopers: Virtual-On for the Japanese XBLA and PSN services. Sonic the Fighters, Virtua Fighter and Fighting Vipers will be bundled together as a $15 3 game pack on PSN all with online versus modes. This pack will come out during Autumn 2012 while the others are due “winter 2013” but we think this might be a typo and it’s actually 2012. More interestingly is the fact that Sonic the Fighters is an expanded version that makes Metal Sonic and Eggman playable as well as the dumped character Honey the Cat. Now that was unexpected! Unfortunately there is no word on a Western release at this time. [Source: SEGABits] Webmaster and lead writer at SEGADriven. Likes old games, heavy music and too much pizza. Follow on Twitter @kronkblats |
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