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News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gets Pac-Man DLC, Open Beta Test Next Week on PS5
Gotta waka fast
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is all about a multiverse of SEGA characters and collabs with external franchises, and the latest reveal is that the kart racer will be crossing paths with Pac-Man. Bandai Namco's mascot will join the game as a playable character, and you can get a look in the new trailer: The video also reveals that the...
News Shinobi: Art of Vengeance DLC Adds Dr. Eggman and Other Classic SEGA Villains in 2026
Multiverse of madness
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has always looked super promising in the lead-up to its launch, but it seems it'll only get bigger and better with future DLC. SEGA has announced that the 2D action game will receive a SEGA Villains Stage in early 2026. The DLC will add a series of new adversaries to the game, with the first...
News No Plans for Yakuza, Shenmue Cameos in New Virtua Fighter on PS5
"But it could change"
There are currently no plans to add guest SEGA characters to RGG Studio’s upcoming Virtua Fighter reboot – but that could change, according to producer Riichiro Yamada. Speaking with Giant Bomb at Evo recently, the veteran said development is currently focused on expanding Virtua Fighter’s world and lore, so the team’s...
News SEGA's Virtua Fighter Reboot Offers First Look at Gameplay, More Details at TGS 2025
Prepare for battle
In case you'd forgotten, SEGA and developer RGG Studio are bringing back Virtua Fighter with an all-new entry. There hasn't been an awful lot of news since the announcement, but the game just released its first real glimpse at gameplay during this year's EVO fighting game tournament. Here's the video: In it, we see characters...
News Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Adds Rollback and Expands Single Player from 30th October
Yu know Yu want it
Virtua Fighter is back! But while you wait for the new game from RGG Studio, there’s an opportunity to enjoy Virtua Fighter 5 all over again in its most complete form yet. Releasing on PS5 from 30th October, the headline features here include rollback netcode, a new single player mode named World Stage, enhanced training...
News Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Has a Free Playable Demo Available Right Now on PS5, PS4
Hone the art before launch
In about a month's time, SEGA's very promising-looking Shinobi: Art of Vengeance makes its way to PS5 and PS4. However, if that's still too far away, you can get a taste right now with a playable demo. The trailer gives you a glimpse at what's included: The demo basically gives you access to the first level of the...
Review Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (PS5) - A Cut Above
Hashira highlights
Anime-themed arena brawlers have generally become a bad joke in the console space, largely due to their lazy adaptation of the source material and overall low quality. The wordy Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles from CyberConnect2 bucked this trend, though, leveraging the Japanese developer’s trademark...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Customisation Puts Other Kart Racers to Shame
More than 70,000 permutations
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will have much more depth than the average kart racer. SEGA’s released a trailer for upcoming racer today which shows the sheer amount of customisation on offer in the upcoming release. Pivotal to it all is the gadgets system, which will allow you to put your fingerprints all over your...
News You Might Need Roblox to Play Some Future Like a Dragon Games
SEGA wants spin-offs true to the lore
Roblox could be the place you play the next Like a Dragon spin-off, if a new initiative SEGA is involved in takes off. The problematic kids' game platform has revealed a new License Manager tool that'll let companies accept fan submissions to make official Roblox games based on their IP, and SEGA is one of the...
News Busted's James Bourne Bleats Out Sonic Racing's Cheesy Theme Tune
It's what he went to school for
We didn’t have to wait till the Year 3000 to hear Busted’s James Bourne belt out the theme tune for a Sonic the Hedgehog game. The former Son of Dork singer, who UK readers will remember for his bleached blonde hair and nasal American accent, has been signed by SEGA to sing the opening vocals for Sonic Racing:...
News 'Aw, Nah! This Ain't Happenin'!': SEGA on Potential PS5 Sonic Adventure Remasters
Smooth move, Knucklehead
SEGA has zero interest in remastering Dreamcast launch title Sonic Adventure and its sequel. While the 3D platformer received a cool critical reception at launch, this author is particularly fond of the game, largely because it kickstarted a generation of unforgettable action on one of the most legendary consoles of all...
News Two Point Museum's First DLC Pack Will Have You Curating the Perfect D&D Exhibit
Fantasy Finds coming soon
SEGA and Two Point Studios have announced the first premium DLC pack for Two Point Museum, and it puts a fantastical twist on the management sim. Fantasy Finds is due out on 17th July, and as the name suggests, it's all about fantastical objects and creatures, turning your museum into a D&D-looking exhibition. The theme...
News SEGA's Accidentally Outed Sales Numbers Put a Lot into Context
To sell this good takes AGES
It’s so rare we get meaningful sales data from publishers, unless a title has performed exceptionally well. But we found this accidentally uploaded information from SEGA fascinating, because it actually clues us in to the real-world performance of a number of titles. Here’s all of the data, as archived by
News SpongeBob, TMNT, Avatar DLC Confirmed for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Get in the patty wagon
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds really is going a little wild with its crossovers, as a new trailer has just confirmed DLC featuring characters, karts, and courses from Nickelodeon franchises. First and foremost is SpongeBob SquarePants; the titular invertebrate and his best friend Patrick Star will be playable racers, along with...
News You Really Will Be Waiting a While to Play Persona 4 Revival
The same goes for Stranger Than Heaven
SEGA has confirmed by way of its latest management presentation that Persona 4 Revival and the new IP from Yakuza team RGG Studio, Stranger Than Heaven, will both release at some point after April 2026. The publisher confirmed the titles will be released "in or after" its fiscal year 2027 period, which runs...
News Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Will Have an Absolutely Banging Soundtrack
Tee Lopes and Yuzo Koshiro on duty
As well as looking gorgeous, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will almost assuredly sound excellent too, as its team of composers are two of the best in the business. SEGA has announced that Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, Streets of Rage 4, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge) is the lead composer for the upcoming game, and lending a hand...
Raidou or die
Given its vast PS2-era catalogue, Atlus' decision to revive Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army is a bit of a strange one. Something of an experimental foray into the realm of action RPGs, it's not necessarily a game that springs to mind when looking back on the developer's most prolific console generation. But maybe...
News Persona 4 Remake Announced for PS5
What the fog
It's official: Persona 4 Revival is the long-rumoured remake of Persona 4. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase, all we've got to go on is a brief reveal trailer that reintroduces the sleepy town of Inaba. There's no sign of a release window yet, so we imagine it'll launch next year at the earliest. The good news, at least, is...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Free and Paid DLC Adds Guests from Minecraft, Like a Dragon, More
Release date confirmed too
SEGA has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming racing title Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, announcing several special guest characters from various franchises. The video shows off appearances from Like a Dragon's Ichiban Kasuga, Joker from Persona 5, Hatsune Miku, and even characters from Minecraft. It seems that subtitle...
News Yakuza Dev's Project Century Now Called Stranger Than Heaven, Looks Nuts in New PS5 Reveal
Mr. Blue Eyes
Previously named Project Century, RGG Studio's new property now has an official name: Stranger Than Heaven. And boy does that seem fitting. The game's fresh trailer raises way more questions than answers, but it does reveal that it's set in 1943 — and not 1915, as was shown in the announcement trailer from last year. Either the...
News The First of SEGA's Retro Revival Games Is Looking Sick as Hell
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance's new trailer rules
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is the first game in SEGA's grand plan to bring back various classic series from its back catalogue, and it looks like it's kicking things off on a firm footing. We knew a Shinobi game was in the works, but it was formally announced earlier this year, developed by the team...
News Free Football Manager Game Coming to PS5, PS4 Later This Year
Manchester City content warning
Football Manager famously skipped last year, so it’s fascinating to see platform holder SEGA announce a stripped-back free-to-play version for PS5 and PS4. Available for closed beta test sign-ups now, SEGA Football Club Champions is powered by the Football Manger engine, and promises to guide you from “a small...
News Virtua Fighter's New Project Could Be Stopped If It's Not 'Good Enough'
No half-hearted effort here
Sega’s Virtua Fighter series is set for a comeback with its new project now officially in development. While it does seem like an absolute guarantee it’s happening at this point, the head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Masayoshi Yokoyama has made it clear the team will stop work if it’s not up to scratch. In a chat with...
SEGA's best PS5 games ranked and rated
What are the best SEGA games on PS5? A legendary Japanese publisher, SEGA has an enviable back catalogue of true classics. Historically it competed in the hardware market with multiple incredible consoles. While it ultimately reverted to focus just on software, SEGA has a staggeringly strong legacy, and...
News Persona 3 Reload DLC Sales Were 'Substantial', Despite Fan Backlash
Episode Aigis apparently a hit
Persona 3 Reload got a lot of flak last year when Atlus released paid DLC for the remake — content that many fans argued should have been included in the revival to begin with. But those arguments often fall flat in the face of profit. According to comments made during SEGA's most recent investors call (as picked up...
Space'd
The good news: the first Warhammer 40k: Space Marine game is getting a remaster! The bad news: it's skipping PS5 for some reason — at least at launch. Only announced for Xbox Series X|S and PC, the enhanced re-release will be available on Xbox Game Pass day one — which might indicate some kind of timed deal with the Team in Green. It's...
News Age Rating Suggests Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Isn't Too Far Down the Road
Put your foot down
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is an upcoming kart racer starring SEGA's iconic mascot and his cohorts, but when exactly is it coming to PS5 and PS4? A newly posted age rating in Australia suggests it's not too far away. The country's age classification authority has listed a PG rating for the colourful kart racer, citing "In-Game...
News Raidou Remastered Reintroduces a Cult Classic Atlus RPG in PS5, PS4 Gameplay Overview
Demon days
Due out in just under a month from now, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is pushing ahead with some more in-depth marketing material. The game's new trailer is basically six whole minutes of gameplay explanations, giving curious onlookers a fairly effective overview of the RPG. It covers the title's general structure,...
News Virtua Fighter's Wolf Hawkfield Looks Beastly in PS5 Makeover
Mr Beast
Feral Virtua Fighter Wolf Hawkfield has been given a beastly makeover for Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s upcoming reboot. While the character undoubtedly looks familiar, with his sharp nose and red tribal paint, his neck beard and unkempt red hair give him a much more savage appearance compared to previous games in the franchise. We love the new...
News Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Punches PS5 with Crossplay and Rollback Netcode
4K resolution and upgraded textures
PS5 owners can already play a version of Virtua Fighter 5 courtesy of the backwards compatible Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown. But now Sony’s system is battling its way into Round 2 with an updated version of SEGA’s legendary fighter, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.. Many of you may remember this edition...
News PS5's New Virtua Fighter Grabs a Reveal Event This Weekend
Fight for the right
It's a big weekend for fighting game fans, and not just because Evo Japan is currently ongoing. SEGA's gone ahead and announced a 'Virtua Fighter Direct', which promises to "reveal new developments". In other words, we're getting a fresh look at the new Virtua Fighter game that was announced last year. The stream's happening on...
News Surprise Ecco the Dolphin Remasters Revealed for PS5, New Game on the Way
Fin
In a shock announcement, Ecco the Dolphin creator Ed Annunziata has nonchalantly revealed that remasters of the original SEGA Genesis games are currently in-development. Trademarks for the series were spotted earlier in the year. In even more exciting news, a new game is also in production, with the franchise’s official website currently...
News Yakuza 0's Director's Cut Has 26 Minutes of Extra Cutscenes PS5, PS4 Fans Will Want to See
Sadly, seemingly timed exclusive
Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut is currently only announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, but it sounds like it’ll be a timed exclusive judging by language used by the Mario maker. In a press release, the organisation said the prequel will be coming “first” to the new console, which is usually the language used when a...
News The Best Yakuza Game's Getting a Director's Cut, And It Could Come to PS5 and PS4 Later
Hero to 0
Yakuza 0 is considered by many — this author included — to be the best instalment in SEGA's storied franchise. How excited we were, then, to learn that a Director's Cut of this classic crime drama is dropping in the summer. There's one big problem if you're a PlayStation fan, however: Yakuza 0 Director's Cut is exclusive to Nintendo...
Raidou rides again
People didn't seem to be all too impressed with the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, but it did feature one specific announcement that got me off my chair — and in this article, I'm going to try and explain why you should be excited about the fact that it's actually happening. The drainingly-named Devil Summoner: Raidou...
News RPG Fans 'Very Sensitive to Feeling Like They Wasted Time,' Says Atlus Battle Designer
Kids these days
Atlus' lead battle planner, Kenichi Goto, who was involved in crafting the meticulous, turn-based combat in immaculate titles like Person 4, Persona 5, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, is quite good at balancing disparate elements. Perhaps the greatest balancing act is ensuring that players are challenged without feeling like their time is...
News DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Is the Comic Book Crossover We Never Knew We Needed
"An unprecedented crossover"
Next week will see the debut of DC x Sonic the Hedgehog, a new five issue comic book crossover we never knew we needed. The first issue is set to release on 19th March. Penned by veteran Sonic the Hedgehog writer Ian Flynn with art by Adam Bryce Thomas, the mini-series promises an “unprecedented crossover event where...
News SEGA Dethrones Capcom, Crowned Metacritic's Highest-Rated Publisher of 2024
Based SEG-od?
Despite perhaps not making as much money as it might have hoped, one-time console manufacturer SEGA has been officially crowned the highest-rated publisher of games of 2024 by review aggregator Metacritic. Following critically acclaimed releases like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and Like a Dragon: Infinite...
News SEGA to Have a Quieter Year as It Focuses on Growing Sonic, Persona, Like a Dragon Teams
Fewer full games in 2025
SEGA's plans for its financial year 2025 have been outlined in its latest earnings call, and in a nutshell, the publisher is planning fewer game releases and investment in its core studios. When asked about its plans for FY25, which for SEGA is April 2025 to March 2026, SEGA revealed it will be launching a smaller number of...
News Unofficial PC Port Sparks Fresh Demand for Sonic Unleashed on PS5
Werehog untied
Sonic Unleashed was considered one of the ugly ducklings of the 3D Sonic the Hedgehog era, but as is so often the case, perception has turned around more recently. These days, the 2008 title – with its blend of traditional boost gameplay and brawler-style werehog segments – is considered something of an underrated outing, and a...
News Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Slices PS5, PS4 in August
Advanced access for the most expensive edition
Anime adaptation sequel Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will target PS5 and PS4 from 5th August in Europe and North America, with pre-orders opening today. Those playing in Japan will be able to get the game a little earlier, from 1st August. One thing worth noting is that a...
Review Two Point Museum (PS5) - Laugh Out Loud Tycoon Title Is Well Worth the Entry Fee
Curated chaos
The true brilliance of tycoon titles like Two Point Museum is their ability to keep you occupied. In this sequel to Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus, there’s always something to do: a new interactive exhibit you need to research, a staff member you want to educate, or an expedition you have to send your experts on. If...
Poll Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
A pirate's life
Believe it or not, it's already time for a brand new Like a Dragon adventure — although this one's not your typical Yakuza title. In fact, it's probably the most out-there take on the franchise yet (PS3's Yakuza: Dead Souls aside). Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is another 'shorter' game — just like last 2023's Gaiden...
Review Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PS5) - Madcap Majima Does the Job
Noah's arc
RGG Studio hasn’t been entirely upfront about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. More of a side game in a vein similar to 2023’s The Man Who Erased His Name, the developer has suggested in the lead-up to launch it’s quite a bit bigger than Kazuma Kiryu’s tear-jerking interlude. Every bit of that is indeed true, but it still...
News PS5, PS4 Kart Racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Rumoured SEGA Stars Could Be DLC
To be this good takes AGES
Look, we really like the Sonic kart racing games, but we’re particularly big fans of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. Why? Well, because we loved the gameplay – which appears to be present in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – but also because we enjoyed the character roster. There’s hope, however, that SEGA’s...
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii PS5 Demo Available Now
PS4 misses out on the demo
Announced overnight during the State of Play livestream, SEGA has released a new PS5 demo for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on the PS Store. You'll be able to sample the Goro Majima-focused side game ahead of its release on 21st February 2025, with various sections of the full game available to try. While the game...
News Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Is the First of SEGA's Old Franchise Revivals, and It Looks Awesome
From the makers of Streets of Rage 4
You may remember SEGA announced it's reviving a bunch of its dormant IPs; one of them is Shinobi, and it looks like it'll be the first to release. The full title of this new game is Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 29th August, 2025. Coming from Lizardcube, one of the devs behind the...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Has You Racing Across Dimensions on PS5, PS4
Closed network test soon
After a very brief teaser, SEGA has shown off Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for the first time, and it's looking really fun. This kart racer, starring Sonic the Hedgehog and all his colourful friends and enemies, features all kinds of vehicle transformations, but the big new attraction here is that you'll be racing across...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Could Be Speeding into PS5 Livestream
Gotta go fast
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is one of the greatest kart racers ever made, up there with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. There’s enthusiasm around Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, then, which was announced for the PS5 and PS
News In-Game Like a Dragon Items to Be Made into Truly Surreal Merch
Majima body pillow, anyone?
Like a Dragon developer, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, ably assisted by publisher SEGA, wants to turn some of the series' zany virtual in-game items into real-world merchandise in honour of its 20th anniversary, which falls on 8th December 2025. Fans have been asked to democratically whittle down a list of 100 items, including...
