Tag: Dotemu
News April O'Neil Drops the Mic on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Getting a pizza the action
Update: As pointed out in the comments, DotEmu states on Twitter that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is coming to "consoles" in 2022. So next year, then, and presumably on PS5 and PS4. Original Article: Channel 6 reporter April O’Neil will fight alongside her half-shelled friends in Teenage
News Windjammers 2 Confirmed for PS5, PS4 with Open Beta Test
Starts tomorrow
Dotemu has just confirmed Windjammers 2 will be flying onto both PlayStation 5 and PS4. This follows on from a report about an open beta client making its way to PSN servers, and now it's all clear: the summery sequel will indeed be coming to Sony's systems. Writing on the PlayStation Blog,
News Focus Home Interactive Acquires Streets of Rage 4 Publisher Dotemu
Retro specialist has a new (Focus) home
Dotemu, especially recently, has been knocking it out of the park with its retro releases. The company is a publisher and development studio, and has helped bring about old-school titles such as Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, and Windjammers, among many others. The awesome-looking Teenage...
Rumour Windjammers 2 PS4 Open Beta Seemingly Uploaded to PS Store Servers
Looks like it's landing on PS4 soon
The original Windjammers was lovingly revived and brought back on PlayStation 4, and it's just as good today as it was back in the 90s. The top-down game of lobbing Frisbees back and forth is a summery delight, and the modern re-release from Dotemu is a blast with all its mod cons like online play. A sequel is in...
Hands On Streets of Rage 4 DLC Packs a Punch with New Characters and Modes
Mr. X Nightmare is a dream
In many ways, Mr. X Nightmare is the best kind of DLC. Streets of Rage 4 is already a very fun beat-'em-up, but this add-on pack just makes it even better with its various additions to the experience. If you're a fan of the game, this is a no-brainer — especially as it's at such a low price point. We've had a look...
News Streets of Rage 4 DLC Mr X Nightmare Launches 15th July, Survival Mode Revealed
Hit the streets
We've known about the upcoming Streets of Rage 4 DLC for a while now, but publisher Dotemu has finally given us a release date. Mr. X Nightmare, the expansion announced back in April, will hit the mean streets on 15th July for $7.99. Let's recap what's included. The main attraction of this DLC pack is the trio of new playable...
News Streets of Rage 4's Third and Final DLC Character Is Shiva
Boss character returns as playable fighter
Streets of Rage 4 took a long time to get here, but DotEmu's stylish sequel is a real fan-pleaser. Not only does it feature the tight controls and excellent music you'd expect, it has (almost) all the playable characters you could hope for. Most of the gaps in the roster are being plugged with Mr. X...
News Max Thunder Joins the Playable Roster in Streets of Rage 4 DLC
Thunderbolt and lightning
In case you missed the news, Streets of Rage 4 is getting a bumper DLC pack in the near future. Titled Mr. X Nightmare, the premium expansion is set to feature brand new modes, original music, and most importantly, new playable characters. We already know that fan favourite Estel is joining the fight, but publisher Dotemu...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Unshells Rippin' Gameplay Trailer
But still no PS5, PS4 confirmation
Good grief, this is lookin’ better and better, isn’t it? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is the retro beat-‘em-up by Streets of Rage 4 publisher DotEmu and indie developer Tribute Games – and it perfectly captures that throwback, coin-op Konami style, doesn’t it? This gameplay trailer...
News Streets of Rage 4 DLC Confirmed, Adds Three New Playable Characters, Modes, Music, More
Mr. X Nightmare
Streets of Rage 4 arrived almost a year ago on PlayStation 4, and it's a reboot that really brought the series back with style for beat-'em-up fans. Slick gameplay and wonderful presentation makes it a fun time playing solo or in co-op, and it introduces some great new faces to the franchise. Estel, a boss character part way through...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Is a Brand New Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Up
Cowabunga!
Here's a pleasant surprise on a dreary Wednesday afternoon. Publisher Dotemu has announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, a retro-style beat-'em-up coming to consoles. Clearly inspired by the classic Turtles in Time, this brand new game is a four-player side-scroller starring you as the titular turtles. It's in...
News Streets of Rage 4 Receives Huge Balancing Update Today on PS4
Patch available to download now
Streets of Rage 4 is a cracking beat-'em-up on PlayStation 4, but dedicated fans have found plenty of things that can be improved. It seems the development teams have been listening, as a massive update for the game has just dropped. Available to download and install now, patch version 1.03 makes an enormous number of...
Guide Streets of Rage 4 - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
How to clean up the mean streets
Streets of Rage 4 sees the return of a legendary SEGA series, and it's available now on PlayStation 4. It's been so long since the last game that old fans might be a little rusty, while there are also lots of potential newcomers to the franchise. With that in mind, we thought it would be useful to put together a...
Review Streets of Rage 4 - Bygone Beat-'Em-Up Classic Returns in Flashy Revival
Flashy but familiar
Video games have largely abandoned the humble beat-'em-up, a sub-genre superseded many times by faster, more thrilling action titles. Getting Streets of Rage 4 at this point feels a bit like your estranged but fondly remembered uncle showing up on your doorstep 26 years later with a beard and a redder face. It's great to see you,...
News Streets of Rage 4 Release Date Finally Confirmed for 30th April
Battle Mode also revealed
We've been waiting for an age to find out the release date for Streets of Rage 4, but it's finally here. The stylish sequel will be heading to PlayStation 4 on 30th April, a week later than was previously leaked. It'll set you back $24.99. The date is revealed in the above trailer, which also introduces the return of...
News Streets of Rage 4 Gameplay Blends Old and New Together with Retro Characters
Everyone is here
Recently, Dotemu announced a bunch of retro content for its upcoming beat 'em up sequel, Streets of Rage 4. The game is set to include 12 unlockable characters in their original pixel art style, as well as lots of past music from some of the older titles. Courtesy of IGN,
News Streets of Rage 4 Retro Content Brings Back Classic Music and Characters
Release date still not confirmed
Update: DotEmu has officially confirmed some of the below details -- but the release date remains a mystery. As the leak suggested, Streets of Rage 4 will indeed feature lots of retro content for players to unlock and enjoy, including a dozen playable fighters from all the previous games. The music from Streets of...
News Streets of Rage 4 PS4 Trophies Will Have You Fighting for That Platinum
Full Trophy list revealed
Streets of Rage 4 doesn't have a firm release date yet, but here we have a PlayStation 4 Trophy list. The upcoming retro beat 'em up -- which seems to be coming soon -- is looking great, and we can't wait to get started on that list of trinkets. However, to earn the Platinum, it's going to take some degree of skill. At...
News Streets of Rage 4 Scores Physical PS4 Release, Custom SEGA Genesis Cover
Genesis does what Nintendon't
Want to stash Streets of Rage 4 with your other SEGA Genesis games? Limited Run has announced a physical collector’s edition which includes a custom clam shell case for you to keep your PlayStation 4 copy inside. There’ll also be a standard Blu-ray release available from 20th March, with pre-orders open so there’s...
News New Streets of Rage 4 Trailer Reveals Final Playable Character and Co-Op Modes
Four-player offline or two online
We don't get to see an awful lot of Streets of Rage 4, but every time we do, we can't help but get excited. This brand new sequel is looking fantastic with its smooth art style and faithful gameplay -- we can't wait to play the whole thing for ourselves. The occasional trailer will tide us over, though, and...
News New Streets of Rage 4 Trailer Plots the Return of Hero Adam Hunter
Hunter's chicken
Classic Streets of Rage character Adam Hunter will make his long-awaited return alongside daughter Cherry Hunter in the hotly anticipated Streets of Rage 4. Last seen in the original title, the brawler will once again be clad in his, er, iconic yellow shirt. You can get a good look at the hero in action courtesy of the trailer...
News See How Streets of Rage 4 Builds on the Gameplay of the Classics in New Dev Diary
Streets ahead
We're pretty pumped for Streets of Rage 4, a long overdue sequel to the classic beat 'em up series. After some hands-on time with the game last month, we came away excited for this faithful, gorgeous new entry. You can rest assured that the gameplay is going to be rock solid, especially if this new developer diary is anything to go by...
Hands On Planting Our Bare Knuckles on Streets of Rage 4
Axel prose
Discard the dizzying politics, and we’re truly living in the greatest timeline. Let this sink in for a minute: Shenmue III, Windjammers 2, and Streets of Rage 4 – we, as a species, simply don’t deserve such riches. But feast on them we shall – gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins, but we’re hungry for these retro revivals,...
Hands On Windjammers 2 Needs to Come to PS4
That's all
Under normal circumstances, port begging would be a bannable offence, but we make the rules here and we can’t exactly purge our own accounts. Look, here’s the thing, Windjammers 2 is shaping up to be a superb sequel, but it’s not currently announced for the PlayStation 4 and that’s keeping us awake at night. Having gone hands on...
News Streets of Rage 4 Is Looking Like a Seriously Superb Sequel
Binner binner chicken dinner
There are three universal laws in life: you’ll pay taxes, you’ll die, and you’ll love at least one Streets of Rage game. The old SEGA Mega Drive beat-‘em-ups are cult classics: they had style, swagger, and seriously filthy synthgrime soundtracks. The upcoming Streets of Rage 4 has a very different artstyle to its...
News Cherry Hunter Has an Axe to Grind in Streets of Rage 4
Rock star
There’s a new character joining the cast of unexpected sequel Streets of Rage 4, and she’s the guitar-wielding daughter of former star Adam Hunter. Fighting alongside Bare Knuckle veterans Blaze Fielding and Axel Stone, the nimble Cherry will use her guitar and love of rock music to shake up goons. Judging by the key art, it seems...
News Streets of Rage 4 Will Feature Original Music from Yuzo Koshiro and Many More
Soundtrack created by many Japanese composers
From what little we've seen of Streets of Rage 4, it seems to be shaping up very nicely indeed. However, for fans of the classic SEGA series, a huge part of the appeal is the music. Japanese composer Yuzo Koshiro is often solely credited for creating the beloved sound the games are known for, and there's...
News Off-Screen Streets of Rage 4 Gameplay Has Us Yearning for PS4 Confirmation
Still no platforms confirmed
The only bad thing we can say about Streets of Rage 4 right now is that there's still no word on if it's coming to PlayStation 4. A short gameplay teaser was shared back in March, and it's looking great, but it's hard to get excited until we know platforms. Making the wait even harder is this new gameplay video, showing...
News Streets of Rage 4 Continues to Look Rad in New Screenshots
Call the cops
Oh right, there’s a Streets of Rage 4 game in development! Wow, what a crazy year 2018 has been! Anyway, to celebrate the New Year, publisher Dotemu and developer Lizardcube have released a bunch of hot off the press screenshots as part of an IGN First article – and the project’s looking really good.
News Streets of Rage 4 Calls the Cops in SEGA Classic Revival
No way
Out. Of. Nowhere! French publisher Dotemu’s clearly not done with retro revivals in the wake of its recent Windjammers 2 announcement, as it’s just confirmed Streets of Rage 4. This is one helluva sentence so it deserves repeating at least once: Streets of Rage 4 has just been freakin’ announced. There are no platforms confirmed yet,...
The discus’ whiskers
The real classics never die, and Windjammers’ peak popularity is proof of that. Despite being a relatively obscure Neo Geo release in the mid-90s, this game of futuristic Frisbee has endured the test of time – becoming a popular streaming attraction in recent years due to its balletic competitive play. And now, courtesy of...
News Windjammers Plays Frisbee on PS4, Vita from 29th August
Hope you like jammin', too
Kiss goodbye to all other games, as Windjammers will power (disc) its way to the PlayStation 4 and Vita from 29th August. The legendary game of Frisbee was announced for Sony’s systems all the way back at PlayStation Experience last year, and after a closed beta last month, is finally ready to charge up and lob a piece...
Review Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
High above the mucky muck
The Wonder Boy series was one of the Master System's most beloved franchises, though its cult-classic status hasn't prevented it from falling by the wayside. A convoluted history, including a tangle of complications regarding the rights to the series, meant a comeback would be virtually impossible. In spite of this, a tiny...
Ys not?
Some eleven years after its original Japanese release, Ys Origin has been brought to PlayStation 4 by publisher DotEmu (via a PC localisation by XSEED back in 2006). Set 700 years before the events of the main Ys series, Origin steers away from the series' familiar protagonist Adol Christin in order to focus on the background of the series'...
PSX 2016 Windjammers Brings the Best Flying Disc Game to PS4, Vita
Do the disc-o
Windjammers is making a comeback! Can you believe it? If ever you needed evidence that Sony well and truly understands its audience, it's bringing back Data East's cult classic to the PlayStation 4 and Vita. This port of the iconic flying disc game will feature online multiplayer, rankings, and competitive leagues. There's really not...
News Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Is Back and More Beautiful Than Ever
Master system
Everyone's going SEGA gaga today! Hot on the heels of the Phantasy Star-inspired Cosmic Star Heroine, cult Master System classic Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is now confirmed to be getting a remake. This one was also ported to the PC Engine in the early nineties, but is being re-created for modern "consoles" by a French team with...
Having a ball
Pang always seemed like a strange name for the then-popular game about bursting deadly alien bubbles. The word not only sounds like the perfect title for a shameless rip-off of Pong, but it means "a sudden, strong feeling of physical or emotional pain". When the original game was released in the US back in 1989, it adopted the name...
