Key Takeaways
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- Sonic Racing: Crossroads continues to grow, with new characters like NiGHTS, AiAi from Super Monkey Ball, Tangle and Whisper from Sonic, and SpongeBob and Patrick from SpongeBob SquarePants being added throughout 2025.
- Additional content such as new scenarios and music will be available for free, providing a fresh experience for players.
- The SpongeBob SquarePants Pack DLC was released on November 19, allowing racers to enjoy Bikini Bottom tracks and music from the show.
- All characters are accessible for free, making this an affordable addition to any gaming library.
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Sega Expands Sonic Racing with Free and Paid Content in 2025 – New Characters, Scenarios, and Music Await
Sega is highlighting its franchises in Sonic Racing: Crossroads, an arcade racer featuring characters from various Sega properties. The game already includes characters from Hatsune Miku, Persona, and Yakuza. In December, NiGHTS will be added, bringing a custom kart and unique flair to the game. Additional content, including new scenarios and music, is planned for future updates. Following NiGHTS, AiAi from Super Monkey Ball will join in January, with Tangle and Whisper from Sonic arriving in February. All characters are available for free. The SpongeBob SquarePants Pack DLC, released on November 19, lets players race as SpongeBob and Patrick in Bikini Bottom, accompanied by music from the show. With both free and paid content planned, Sega is set to expand the game throughout 2025.
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In another thrilling turn of events, Pac-Man fans are in for a treat with Sophie Laurent’s report on November 12th about the incredible crossover DLC for Pac-Man World 2 Re-pac. Titled “Pac-Man and Sonic Unite,” this DLC sees everyone’s favorite yellow hero joining forces with Sega’s speedy blue hedgehog. With three fast-paced stages set in South Pac-island, iconic enemies like Mot Bug and Dr. Eggman, and even Sonic’s signature Spin Dash move at his disposal, Pac-Man’s gameplay is taken to new heights. Fans can collect 20 Sonic figures for decorating Pac-village and dress up Pac-Man as Sonic himself! But that’s not all – this update also brings improved gameplay, full voice acting, new collectibles, customization options, and local cooperative mode for two players. Meanwhile, Jonathan Dubinski has just penned an exciting piece over at Players For Life, revealing NVIDIA’s upcoming additions to GeForce NOW in November. The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Virtua Fighter 5 R.e.v.o. World Stage are among the 20 new games joining the service, along with strategy fans’ Europa Universalis V. And finally, exciting news ahead for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans! Carlos Mendoza has just dropped a juicy scoop on the game’s season pass content, revealing SEGA’s teaser of an impressive lineup of characters and tracks during Sony’s State of Play in Japan – from SpongeBob SquarePants to NiGHTS. So dive into these thrilling gaming experiences now by checking out Sophie’s article Pac-Man and Sonic Unite in New DLC for Pac-Man World 2 Re-pac, Jonathan’s piece on GeForce NOW updates NVIDIA Announces Over 20 New Games for GeForce NOW in November, and Carlos’ sneak peek into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds season pass content SEGA Unveils New Details About Season Pass Content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Sega Ages 2500 Vol. 21: SDI & Quartet - Sega System 16 Collection |
| Brief Summary | As the name suggests, this game is a compilation which includes the Sega System 16 and Sega Master System (both Japan and worldwide) versions of SDI: Strategic Defense Initiative and Quartet. In the case of SDI, this marks the first time the game has been brought to the home with the correct dual-joystick control scheme. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2 |
| Released | October 27, 2005 |
| Genre | Arcade |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | M2 |
| Genre | Sega |