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News No Upgrade Path for the Belated PS5 Version of Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
Acceptable in the 80s
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, the timed Switch 2 exclusive re-release of RGG Studio’s excellent late 80s adventure, will belatedly arrive on the PS5 from 8th December. But there’s a catch! There’ll be no upgrade path for existing owners of the PS4 game, and you won’t be able to transfer your save progress either...
News Run an Okinawa Orphanage for Hours and Hours in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for PS5, PS4
Out on 12th February with all-new campaign
SEGA has announced Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, a remake of the third entry in the Ryu ga Gotoku franchise, originally released on the PS3 in 2009. It'll drop on 12th February for PS5 and PS4. The game splits its time between familiar location Kamurocho and Okinawa, where seasoned protagonist Kazuma...
Song remains "in limbo" after court dismissal
Last year, Johnny Gioeli, singer and songwriter for longtime Sonic collaborator Crush 40, began a lawsuit campaign against SEGA for the rights to one of the franchise's best-loved tunes, Live and Learn. Now, he's confirmed that the lawsuit has been dismissed by the court, leaving the song "in limbo"...
Rumour Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Coming to PS5 This Year After Stint of Switch 2 Exclusivity
KUZE!
Still considered by many to be one of, if not the best game in the series, Yakuza 0 could soon be making a comeback on PS5. Earlier this year, SEGA released a slightly expanded version of the crime drama classic exclusively on Switch 2. The so-called Yakuza 0: Director's Cut features additional cutscenes, an action-heavy only co-op mode, and...
News SEGA Trademarks Arcade Paradise Potentially Hinting at Compilation Bundle
To be this good takes AGES
There’s already a (very good) game called Arcade Paradise, but that hasn’t stopped SEGA from trademarking the name. An application for the title was officially published on 19th September, and it’s got fans wondering if this will be some kind of retro compilation featuring the publisher’s back catalogue of arcade...
News Mega Man, NiGHTS to Join the Roster of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds on PS5, PS4
Rock(man) the CrossWorlds
Mega Man will embrace his Battle & Chase days when he joins the roster of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds as DLC in the future. Early copies of the upcoming SEGA racer – which we reviewed this week – include an insert for the Season Pass which references the previously announced guest appearance of Minecraft,
Review Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (PS5) - PS5's Best Kart Racer Is Robust, Chaotic Fun
Can you feel the sunshine?
Sonic's aptitude for speed makes him a perfect candidate for a racing game, but it's fair to say his motorsport career has been through some highs and lows over the years. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds feels like a concerted effort to get the spin-off series back on course, and while it isn't perfect, it's probably the...
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 Seemingly Leaked on Dev Website
Could it be a State of Play reveal?
RGG Studio appears to have Yakuza Kiwami 3 in the works, as it's been spotted that the developer's website temporarily sported a reference to the remake in its Categories section. The mention has since been scrubbed, but was captured on social media, as seen below: It's been quite a few years since the Japanese...
News Already Great RPG Raidou Remastered Gets a Huge Quality of Life Update on PS5, PS4
Raidou rides again
Following on from its release a few months back, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army just got a rather significant update. The remastered RPG (which is really more of a remake) has been blessed with a long list of enhancements, many of which improve the game's general quality of life. As the headline of this...
News Your Progress Carries Over When You Play the New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Demo on PS5
Rolling start
SEGA's colourful kart racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is only a week away, but you can get a head start by checking out the newly available demo. Playable on PS5 only (the full game will release on PS4 as well), the free demo focuses on single player features and modes, and the best bit is that your save data will carry over to the...
News 'Genesis Does What Nintendon't': Sonic Racing Takes Shots at Mario Kart World
They really went there
SEGA’s not messing around with its marketing for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This new 30-second advertisement actually references a classic SEGA Genesis commercial, where the company – at its most abrasive – directly compared its own console to the Super Nintendo. This clip is a little less confrontational, praising...
News SEGA to Demo Four Mysterious Titles at Tokyo Game Show This Month
What could they be?
SEGA’s announced an enormous lineup of titles for the Tokyo Game Show which includes four mysterious new releases. The convention will run from 25th September through 28th September, and we expect the missing titles to be unveiled during rumoured State of Play or Nintendo Direct events. An
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' PS5 Beta Is Over, But a Free Playable Demo Is Coming Soon
Test track
SEGA recently hosted an open network test for its imminent kart racer, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and while that's now concluded, it won't be the last time you can play the game prior to launch. The full game is set to arrive very soon on 25th September, but before then, a free, singleplayer demo will be made available. The news comes...
News Expect Updates on Stranger Than Heaven, More in Like a Dragon Studio Presentation Next Month
RGG Direct as well
RGG Studio, the team behind the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, has announced a special presentation that'll be broadcast next month. Announced during a recent livestream, the team will host RGG Summit 2025 on Wednesday 24th September, starting at the following times: <time style="list">12PM JST 24th Sep 2025</time> In...
Preview Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Already Feels Like a Respectable Rival to Mario Kart World
Gotta go fast
Time has been kind to Sumo Digital’s iconic PS3 and PS Vita kart racer Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. The multi-discipline arcade racer – which pulled liberally from SEGA’s back catalogue and found you piloting jet-skis and airplanes as well as cars – is often mentioned in the same breath as Mario Kart, the genre’s...
Review Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (PS5) - A Gorgeous, Triumphant Return for SEGA's Ninja Series
Ankou very much
SEGA's fan favourite Shinobi series is one that casts a long shadow, dating all the way back to the late eighties. Despite several beloved entries in the franchise, it's been sitting dormant since 2011, but that's all changed with the arrival of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. This brand new game, from the studio behind Streets of Rage 4...
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...
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...
