SEGA Super Loves Mobile Devices!

Apparently companies like Square-Enix and Namco-Bandia are huge developers of butt loads of mobile content for your favourite device. There is so much too list from them that I'll pass, instead I'll focus on some non-interesting Sega news. ;)

In the span of one month, can you believe it that the PSP has been graced with two giant sequels to two giant Sega IPs? Wow! Japan loves the PSP! All I can say is, "thank you."

First we have the sequel to one of the greatest games in the last 10 years, Valkyria Chronicles II released exclusively for the PSP. Up next is the one I've been waiting for, Phantasy Star Portable II. Oh hell yeah! Gotta love it yo! The titles have been released in both UMD and digital formats. :)

The mobile lovin' doesn't end there. A few days ago, Sega held a special game day for the press focused on the iPod Touch/iPhone. Coming very soon is a new franchise entitled Kingdom Conquest which is described as a free MMO. That's cool. Maybe Sega will finally be the company to get me interested in such a gaming genre. The Sega genesis classics Altered Beast and Gunstar Heroes will hit the platform as well. Exciting stuff!

Now for the mega-ton announcements... Drum roll...

The Dreamcast classic Chu-Chu Rocket! and the brand new Sonic The Hedgehog 4 are hitting the iPod Touch/iPhone! Sweet!

All of these newly announced goodies are all going to be released this fall. Awesome!

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STOP THE PRESS! STOP ALL THE PRESSES!!!!!

This just in. I just got this handed to me from my lacky, but it has been announced that Valkyria Chronicles III is coming to the PSP! Nice. Thanks Sega!

New iPods Invade North America September 7th

Last week, Steve "God" Jobs unveiled the yearly, refreshed iPod line. The "shuffle" got its buttons back. The "nano" is now completely redesigned and features the sweetest, tiniest touch screen on the planet. Finally, the "touch" has been updated and is a true "iPhone without a contract".

So, tomorrow like millions of other tech dawgs I will be purchasing the new "iTouch" with all those fancy new features. Now the blog will be reviewing Apple content alongside my lovely Sony goodies.

Not only has the iPod line been refreshed, sadly so are their prices.

Specifically, the brand new "iTouch" in Canada will run you -

8GB Model - $249.99
32GB Model - $319.99
64GB Model - $429.99

Compared to last year's models, especially the 8GB model, prices have exploded. I loved the fact that in North America, the last generation 8GB "iTouch" cost $199.99. That was a great introductory price. Now the price has been jacked up 50 bones. Argh. I understand you are getting FaceTime and the new processor and much, much more. I had hoped that Apple would have killed the 8GB storage and upgrade it to 16GB so the new price would be warranted. Guess what? Nope. Bummer.

I was thinking of purchasing the 64GB model because I am a man who enjoys his storage, but the price is astronomical. I just can't fathom having close to $500 worth of technology in my pocket after taxes. Argh. So the 32GB model is the way I'll be rolling.

Regardless, I am still super pumped up about getting up early tomorrow and buying my sweet new toy. Have fun tomorrow folks and enjoy the new tech! ;)