ESRB rates Sega classics, to appear on PlayStation Network

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 8th 2009 at 4:15PM }

Classic Sega games are coming to the PlayStation Network, if leaked ESRB ratings are to be believed. Streets of Rage 2, Golden Axe and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 can all be seen with new ratings from the board. These games are already available as re-released on Xbox LIVE Arcade, so it makes sense that the PlayStation Network should get them as well.

Fans of Sega compilations may also want to look into the upcoming Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, which houses a number of classic 16-bit games.

Tags: esrb, golden-axe, sega, sonic-the-hedgehog, sonic-the-hedgehog-2, streets-of-rage-2

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Mo @ Jan 8th 2009 4:19PM

OMFG STREETS OF RAGE

YUZO KOSHIRO ON THE SOUNDS OMFG

sorry for the caps but OMFG

-.- @ Jan 8th 2009 4:24PM

bout time, bring on the old school!!!!

PSN: Aggie_CEO @ Jan 8th 2009 4:28PM

STREETS OF RAGE 2!?!?!?!?!

SWEET JESUS!!!!

day one buy as long as its just $8 or less.......

Organic_Shadow @ Jan 8th 2009 7:39PM

all hail STREETS OF RAGE 2!!!! i wonder if the ultimate sega pack thing will have trophies for each game. probably not. if the individual SoR2 download has trophies and is updated ala megaman 9 style, i will totally throw down $8 on this. my first and most-beaten game EVAR.

Miguel @ Jan 8th 2009 4:30PM

I just want altered beast on PSN. That's it!

j.howlett @ Jan 8th 2009 4:36PM

good call on altered beast.

Tru-blu @ Jan 8th 2009 4:32PM

It's about freaking time!

j.howlett @ Jan 8th 2009 4:38PM

i remember afternoons playing streets of rage. my brother and i played 1 through 3, a couple times

XDragon @ Jan 8th 2009 4:43PM

I feel that money is better spent on the Genesis Collection coming out. I love the 16bit era but why pay for a few games on the PSN when you can have them and a bunch more for around the same price?! Sure its ok if you only want 1 or 2 games, but the game list looks pretty sweet!

JaseH @ Jan 8th 2009 8:36PM

As far as I'm concerned the upcoming Ultimate Genesis Collection for the PS3 & 360 does not feature any Street Fighter games, so how is it relavant?

Still a good collection I might add. Especially for those who enjoy Altered Beast.

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JaseH.

PolskAltima @ Jan 8th 2009 10:40PM

Streets of Rage 1-3 are part of Sonic's Collection...

Direct from Sega:
GAMES INCLUDE:

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Storm
Altered Beast
Beyond Oasis
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Comix Zone
Decap Attack starring Chuck D. Head
Dr. Robotnik's MBM
Dynamite Headdy
Ecco the Dolphin
Ecco II: The Tides of Time
E-SWAT
Fatal Labyrinth
Flicky
Gain Ground
Golden Axe I
Golden Axe II
Golden Axe III
Kid Chameleon
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Ristar
Shining in the Darkness
Shining Force
Shining Force 2
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic 3D Blast
Sonic and Knuckles
Sonic Spinball
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 3
Super Thunder Blade
Vectorman
Vectorman 2

*Unlockable games to be revealed soon!

PSN: Aggie_CEO @ Jan 8th 2009 11:47PM

so umm yea.......guess I will be getting the Ultimate Collection.........didnt know all that was in there and its a MUCH better buy.......

XDragon @ Jan 9th 2009 8:49AM

JaseH,
What does Street Fighter have to do with Sega?
Capcom makes Steert Fighter, Sega makes Streets Of Rage 1-3.
The collection contains Sega games made for the Genesis so I don't see the relavance of your comment.

Ghaleon @ Jan 8th 2009 4:46PM

Those Genesis transparencies are gonna look GREAT in 1080p.

mcx @ Jan 8th 2009 4:54PM

SEGA! Get me some Sonic CD and am all over that.

ultramega @ Jan 8th 2009 4:55PM

Can't wait for the Genesis Collection. Picking that up day one.

Confucius @ Jan 8th 2009 4:59PM

U will only catch me playin or buyin this game only if it has 2 player co-op support. where i can play with a buddy next to me or maybe online.

Kombat @ Jan 8th 2009 10:27PM

i 2nd that... id fux w It if the shit was online.. most def.ly

Mixer23 @ Jan 8th 2009 5:03PM

am i the only one that thinks this has been rated FOR the genesis collection and not for individual release?

Vincent @ Jan 8th 2009 5:04PM

Awesome, but I already pre-ordered the Genesis Collection. I'm a big Mega Drive fan, couldn't skip that chance!

kentuckyfried @ Jan 8th 2009 5:07PM

Yah! Streets of Rage was something we always liked playing on the Genesis...

Ruiner @ Jan 8th 2009 5:37PM

How are the trophies gonna work? Will this have its own set of trophies different from the genesis collection?

Viewtiful Jason2 @ Jan 8th 2009 6:05PM

Where did this screenshot come from? The HUD is different, there are extra textures, shadows, and enemies from Streets of Rage 3. Is this a fan mock-up?

Gillfigno @ Jan 8th 2009 11:26PM

It's the first image that comes up when you google image search 'Streets of Rage.'

It's from some guy's MySpace page.

1664 @ Jan 8th 2009 7:12PM

iv still got my mega drive and game gear, toe jam and earl 1 ftw!

SoulBlade @ Jan 8th 2009 9:52PM

are the multiplayer portions online or local only?

SNEECHES @ Jan 8th 2009 10:25PM

This is retarded!!!! There is a SEGA MEGA collection coming out in February and all for only 30$. Streets of rage 1,2 and 3 i think are all included...plus about 100 more sega classics.

PSN is ripping people off with these individual ones.

Vincent @ Jan 9th 2009 4:19AM

No, it's giving some people an option. Now chill.

NeoSnake4 @ Jan 8th 2009 10:27PM

Wow, I was just talking about this happening the other day. This was a dream of mine! XD YESSS!!! But wheres Classic Streets of Rage? :(

stargateheaven @ Jan 9th 2009 7:02AM

YEAH or just buy the sega mega collection with updated graphics for HD, and trophies. Has those games and more for cheap. so no, no thanks sega.

silverwolf761 @ Jan 9th 2009 9:31AM

It doesn't really have "updated graphics", they're just scaling the image so it will go fullscreen. the graphics themselves will not be changed, so they'll look quite pixelated on an HD display (unless they do some filtering, which will just blur the textures so the individual pixels don't stand out so much).

Regardless, the Ultimate Collection is an absolute must-buy for me (as long as the emulation is done well enough)