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Game Developer February Issue Showcases Golden Axe Postmortem, GDC 2009 Preview (News)

19 Feb 2009

Gamasutra writes:

"The February 2009 issue of Game Developer magazine, the sister print publication to Gamasutra.com and the leading U.S. trade publication for the video game industry, has shipped to print/digital subscribers and is available from the Game Developer Digital service in both subscription and single-issue formats.

The cover feature for the issue is an exclusive and frank postmortem of Secret Level's action game Golden Axe: Beast Rider. The article offers insight on the challenges and struggles Secret Level faced while developing the expensive, flawed title. The piece is described as follows..."

New Golden Axe concept images and official site (News)

27 Dec 2007

Sega has opened the official site of Golden Axe: Beast Rider and released five new concept images that can be viewed below.

The game is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in summer 2008.

Golden Axe PS3/X360: First details (News)

27 Nov 2007

The first details on Sega and Secret Level's long announced Golden Axe update have been revealed in the latest issue of PSM3.

If you're looking for a straight update you're probably going to be disappointed, because the classic bruiser has been pretty much completely re-imagined in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 update.

First off, you now play as one Amazonian hero, the scantily clad Tyris Flare, instead of the original game's trio of fantasy stereotypes. Gillus the dwarf and Ax Battler are still in the game, says PSM3, but only as supporting cast.

Sega confirms Golden Axe is still on track for PS3 (News)

19 Oct 2007

Recent reports from Xboxygen.com and Kotaku.com, have led people to believe that Golden Axe: Beast Rider had become an Xbox 360 exclusive. However this is not the case.

PSU.com has contacted Sega directly and received word that Secret Level is working on both an Xbox 360 and a PS3 version.

When asked if Secret Level had dropped the PS3 version of Golden Axe, Sega's Danny Chiu responded stating, "Not true, it's coming to PS3 as well."

So that should clear things up, everyone can expect both a PS3 version and Xbox 360 version next year when the game hits stores late in 2008.

Golden Axe: Beast Rider becomes Xbox 360 Exclusive? (News)

18 Oct 2007

Golden Axe will feature hottie Tyrus Flare, a heavy levels of violence and even sport some much needed nudity. The mature action RPG, in development at Secret Level, was originally slated for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, but Xboxygen writes it's now a 360 exclusive.

Play magazine reveals that a new Golden Axe is still on the way (News)

17 Oct 2007

According to a thread at NeoGAF, an issue of Play Magazine set to be released a week from now has an exclusive story on the upcoming Golden Axe: Beast Rider. While it had been previously announced a year or so ago, news on the game completely vanished and many people assumed it had been canceled. With the upcoming piece in Play, at least gamers worries should be quelled.

Golden Axe - Xbox Live Arcade (Review)

27 Jul 2007

Following in the footsteps of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Double Dragon is another great arcade brawler for Xbox Live Arcade. Golden Axe was one of the earliest weapons-based beat-em-ups in arcades, and remains one of the best out there. Golden Axe on Live Arcade is actually based on the original arcade version, rather than the more likely Genesis port from back in the day. You'll notice little things that give it away, such as the bodies of minions you slay lying on the ground rather ...

Golden Axe - Xbox Live Arcade (Screenshots)

27 Jul 2007

Sega Announces Vintage Game Collection For Xbox Live Arcade (News)

11 Jul 2007

SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe, Ltd. today announced the SEGA Vintage Collection, a new product line that includes enhanced versions of five SEGA classics which will be available for download on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. SEGA Vintage Collection kicks off today with the launch of Sonic The Hedgehog and an enhanced version of the arcade classic Golden Axe. Three other titles from SEGA's Genesis library will be ready for download shortly thereafter: Streets of Rage 2, Ecco the Dolphin, and Sonic The Hedgehog 2.

Golden Axe cuts its way to Xbox 360 and PS3 (News)

7 Aug 2006

Sega have announced today that their 17 year old franchise will ride into battle yet again, in what they are describing as a 're-imagined' update to the series. Promising to deliver an intense and unique combat experience, Golden Axe will force you to use you wits as well as your fighting and magic skills in a battle to defeat 'an evil intent on enslaving the remains of civilization.'

Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing at Sega of America, commented "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. The vision we have for the remake of Golden Axe is nothing short of remarkable and it can only be realized on the PS3 and Xbox 360"

Golden Axe Screenshots (News)

12 Jun 2006

Here are some Golden Axe screenshots from the E3 trailer that was shown behind closed doors. Image quality is not the best but it should be enough to get you excited.