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News Carolina Panthers Running Back Christian McCaffrey Can't Catch Sonic the Hedgehog
Super Bowl commercial spins in
Sonic the Hedgehog is a big movie due out on 14th February, so of course it’s getting a Super Bowl commercial. As the Kansas City Chiefs dismantle San Francisco’s deadly defence, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and Carolina Panthers running back Christian...
News Sakura Wars Western Release Date Could Be Coming Soon
SEGA "working hard"
Project Sakura Wars, the mecha action role-playing waifu simulator, released in Japan late last year, and as far as we know, it's always been on course for a 'Spring 2020' release date here in the West. As such, it's fair to assume that we'll hear more about it in the near future -- especially now that SEGA's Tetsu Katano (via
News Two Point Hospital Deep Dive Is 11 Minutes of Informative Goodness
Get a look at the simulator
Two Point Hospital is slowly approaching its 25th February 2020 release date on PlayStation 4, so developer Two Point Studios has attempted to bridge the gap by taking a deep dive into what interested players should expect from the simulator. It's an 11-minute video where two members of the team essentially build a...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Sales Aren't So Disappointing in Japan After All
Huge increase in digital sales
When last week's Japanese sales charts arrived, it was looking like Yakuza: Like a Dragon had been a bit of a flop. It didn't do terribly, but it also didn't appear to spark a resurgence for the series in its homeland. However, according to SEGA's Toshihiro Nagoshi -- who oversees the Yakuza franchise -- the latest...
News Persona 5 Royal's Western Marketing Is Getting Into the Swing of Things
Wear the Mask
One small positive to take from all the recent PlayStation 4 game delays is that we're going to have so much more time for Persona 5 Royal, and developer ATLUS is doing a good job of pushing that point as its marketing cycle for the Western market kicks into gear. What we have here is a new trailer for the game featuring old footage...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Fails to Spark Series Resurgence in Japan as Lacklustre Sales Continue
Launch numbers are in
SEGA knew it was taking a bit of a risk with Yakuza: Like a Dragon -- or Yakuza 7, as it's known in Japan. The latest entry in the long running series does away with its trademark action-based combat, replacing it with a turn based battle system that has been, at least in part, designed to appeal to Japan's love of traditional...
News Persona 5 Soundtrack Steals Hearts in Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Life will change
Well this is pretty cool. The new Yakuza game, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, has a jukebox that can play music from Persona 5. It's a neat crossover given Yakuza's new direction with turn based battles -- something that Persona fans will already be very familiar with. Said jukebox can be found in a bar where the game's main characters...
News SEGA Will Announce Sonic the Hedgehog News Every Month in 2020
That's a lotta hog
Here's something that you'll probably either love or hate -- SEGA has launched a new campaign in which it will share Sonic the Hedgehog news on the 20th day of every month this year. Aptly named 'Sonic 2020', the publisher will be making Sonic-related announcements each month, starting with the reveal of the initiative itself...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Goes Dark Souls in Japanese Commercial
Lost the plot
Who doesn’t love a good Japanese commercial to round out their slow Friday afternoon? This one for Yakuza: Like a Dragon will certainly wake you up, as it proudly squeals about the series’ transition to fully-fledged role-playing game. There’s even a brief glimpse of what appears to be a Dark Souls-inspired summon, just to...
News Most of Yakuza's Kick-Ass Soundtracks are Now on Spotify
Yakuza 3, 4, 5, 0, and more
The Yakuza series has always had some absolutely banging beats courtesy of SEGA's super talented sound team, and now you can listen to most of them on music streaming service Spotify. The album titles are largely in Japanese, so the best way to find them is to search for 'SEGA Sound Team'. At the time of writing, the...
News PlayStation Classics Bayonetta & Vanquish Come Together with Original Cover Art
Earth and moon
There’s not much for SEGA to promote when it comes to the impending re-release of Bayonetta and Vanquish on the PlayStation 4, but this video which details the compilation’s new cover art is an interesting watch. In it, the artists discuss how they brought the two franchises together, and the kind of feedback they received from...
Rumour Yakuza: Like a Dragon Will Have an English Dub
Just like Judgment
Much like Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise and the more recent Judgment, the next Yakuza game may be getting an English dub. PCB Productions, the company SEGA hired for Judgment as well as Persona 5, had listed Yakuza: Like a Dragon as a credit on its official website. Said credit has now been removed, but it obviously...
News First Yakuza: Like a Dragon Review Is Incredibly Positive
The Famitsu score
The western fanbase is going to have to wait a little bit longer before it can get some hands on time with Yakuza: Like a Dragon, but the Japanese release of the game is just around the corner. Thanks to that, we've gotten a glimpse of the title's first review score and it once again makes for very positive reading. Famitsu has...
News Book an Appointment with Two Point Hospital on PS4 in February 2020
NH Yes
Two Point Hospital, essentially a modern take on PSone's Theme Hospital, is getting a PlayStation 4 release. We've known this for a good few months, and we're definitely on board for some medical management sim mayhem. It's simply a question of when; the game was delayed into 2020 in order to ensure the best experience. Now, SEGA has...
News Bayonetta and Vanquish Remasters Confirmed for PS4, Launching February 2020
Celebrating a decade
Following rumours late last week of a supposed Bayonetta and Vanquish remaster making its way to current-gen consoles, the release has now finally been confirmed for a PlayStation 4 launch with a glitzy reveal trailer. Both games release on 18th February 2020, and physical buyers can snag a steelbook editio
Rumour Bayonetta Joins Vanquish in Remaster Double Pack, Coming February 2020
4K and 60FPS enchancements
Update: Wow, if you think the news of a Vanquish remaster which broke just over an hour ago was hype-inducing, then it looks like SEGA is going to do you one better. Bayonetta will be joining Vanquish in a double pack of remasters which includes 4K visuals and 60 frames-per-second enhancements, as reported by True...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Brings Back Fan-Favourite Characters and Familiar Faces
That's Goro Majima!
Yakuza: Like a Dragon's latest trailer ended with a bit of a surprise, didn't it? Despite concluding his story arc in Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, former protagonist Kazuma Kiryu returns in the turn-based seventh iteration. We don't expect him to play too much of a major role in the narrative, but then he's going to be joined by...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Story Trailer Is 11 Minutes of Insanity
Guess who's back
We're starting to get seriously jealous of the lucky Yakuza fans who'll get their hands on Yakuza: Like a Dragon in Japan from 16th January 2020. The game doesn't have a date yet here in the west, and this latest 11 minute epic of a story trailer isn't helping things. The entire thing is in Japanese, so we can only start to infer...
News Sonic Mania Animator Tyson Hesse Led the Way on the Hedgehog's Movie Redesign
Sonic boom
Remember the excellent animations that bookended Sonic Mania? How about that series of shorts called Sonic Mania Adventures? The person who spearheaded these wonderful cartoons is animator Tyson Hesse, and it's clear he knows the hedgehog well. So impressive is his work on the blue blur, in fact, that Paramount Pictures sought his help...
Rumour Sonic's Improved Movie Redesign Looking More Likely with Latest Alleged Leak
Please be real
About a month ago, a couple of images surfaced online, shedding some light on how Sonic the Hedgehog's movie redesign is possibly shaping up. They were never confirmed to be real, but were much closer to the blue blur we all know and love. The strangely human proportions and hideous teeth appeared to be gone, and this design, real or...
Mini Review Yakuza 4 Remastered - Uneven Storytelling Holds Back Another Solid Yakuza Title
Four's a crowd
When it originally released back in 2010, Yakuza 4 was defined by its four playable characters -- a first for the series. Alongside mainstay protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, players got to experience the stories of charismatic loan shark Akiyama, escaped convict Saejima, and street-smart cop Tanimura. In Yakuza 4 Remastered, all four...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Getting a PS4 Demo in Japan, Likely to Come West in 2020
Test out the turn-based combat
Yakuza: Like a Dragon, or Yakuza 7, releases in Japan at the very start of next year. However, people in that part of the world will be able to sample the new title ahead of time, as SEGA has revealed a demo prior to release. This means Japanese players will get to sample the divisive new combat found in the sequel,...
News Yakuza 4 Remastered PS4 Launch Trailer Is the Coolest Thing You'll See Today
Four nasty, bad men
Isn't Yakuza just the best? The franchise's fourth iteration hits PlayStation 4 today with Yakuza 4 Remastered, and its launch trailer is the coolest, flashiest thing you'll see during the next 24 hours. Check it out above if you know what's good for you. The 60 seconds of footage brings together a variety of cutscenes from the...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Japanese Box Art Is a Beauty
The gang's all here
SEGA has revealed the Japanese box art for Yakuza 7, or Yakuza: Like a Dragon, as it'll be titled here in the West. In typical series fashion, the cover features a bunch of prominent characters all looking suitably serious. The vibrant reds really set this one off, though. It's yet another reminder that Japan gets some...
Review Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD - Monkey's Paw Paradox At Play in Port of Poor Game
Monkey balls
There’s a bit of a monkey’s paw paradox to Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD: SEGA’s vibrant Marble Madness-esque roll-‘em-up has finally made its long-awaited PlayStation 4 debut, but not even apes would have picked this wretched ex-Nintendo Wii exclusive as the version to port. Maligned at launch for its miserable motion...
News You'll Have to Wait a Little Longer for Your Appointment with Two Point Hospital on PS4
Console version delayed into 2020
We've been rather excited for Two Point Hospital here at Push Square Towers. Currently only on PC, the game is effectively a new Theme Hospital for a modern audience, and we can't wait to get started with the silly management sim. Unfortunately, that wait has been extended. Initially down for release in 2019, SEGA...
News Sonic Officially Confirmed for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD on PS4
Swaps bananas for rings
We've actually known about Sonic's cameo appearance in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD for a while now. A few weeks ago, some trophy descriptions let slip that the blue blur would be joining AiAi and friends in the remastered Wii title, and now, SEGA has confirmed its mascot will be an unlockable character. Sonic will of...
Rumour Is This the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie's New Design?
Looking good
The Sonic the Hedgehog film controversy added a new page to its story overnight, as it looks like two news images that claim to be the blue hedgehog's new design for the movie have surfaced online. If proven to be true, it looks like fans of the franchise will be able to sleep much more easily ahead of its date with the cinema on...
Random Haunting Sonic Movie Costumes Arrive Just in Time for Halloween
Gotta spook fast
We've had just about enough time to forget all about Paramount's first attempt at Sonic the Hedgehog in the upcoming movie, and now look what's happened. The movie might be delayed into next year, but that hasn't stopped some merchandise from popping up, and boy, they're a sight to behold. Below are two examples of hilariously...
News The House of the Dead 1 and 2 Remakes Could Shuffle onto PS4
Back from the dead
It seems that the recent rumours surrounding The House of the Dead are true. Word on the street is that the first two titles in the legendary light gun arcade series will be making a return on modern machines. Today, developer Forever Entertainment has confirmed it's signed a deal to produce these remakes. It looks as though...
News Twitter Poll Suggests a Brand New Super Monkey Ball Game Could Be on the Cards
AiAi, captain
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD will mark the PlayStation 4 debut of this beloved arcade series, and it’s out in just under a month. Fans should be excited about the return of the franchise, but it’s something of a bittersweet revival. The Nintendo Wii title is largely considered one of the weaker games, and many fans are now...
News Sonic Spin Dashes into Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD as a Playable Character
Super Hedgehog Ball
SEGA doesn't shy away from the occasional crossover, and it seems like its latest will bring monkeys and hedgehogs together once more. The upcoming Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is set to feature Sonic the Hedgehog as an additional playable character alongside AiAi and his chums. The information comes from achievement and...
Review Yakuza 3 Remastered - Rough Around the Edges, But Still a Great Yakuza Game
Return of the Dragon
Yakuza 3's infamously slow start sees series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu enjoying a relatively quiet life managing an orphanage on the sunny shoreline of Okinawa -- but it's not long before our hero is dragged into yet another dramatic feud between yakuza clans. Yakuza 3 was an ambitious jump forward for the franchise back in 2009,...
Let's mech it real
Due out in Japan this December, Project Sakura Wars is getting a load of coverage at Tokyo Game Show 2019. The action role-playing game is something of a reboot -- the Sakura Wars franchise has been around for decades -- but it looks like fun in this latest gameplay video. It's an interesting mix of character interactions and...
News Yakuza 7's Turn Based Combat Stars In New Gameplay Video, and It Looks Absolutely Insane
This is not your usual RPG
After watching this new Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Yakuza 7 in Japan) gameplay video, we're happy to report that our hype levels have gone through the roof. Not only does the video highlight the game's all-new turn based combat system, it also showcases character classes (!), kart racing (!!), and a ridiculous minigame in...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Gets Extended Western Trailer with Brand New Scenes
That's rad
Yakuza 7, or Yakuza: Like a Dragon as it's known in the West, has received a new trailer at Tokyo Game Show 2019. It's mostly based on the original reveal trailer from a couple of weeks ago, but it's a couple of minutes longer, so fans will want to give it a watch. In addition to English subtitles, this new trailer has a few new shots...
News Yakuza 7 Has a Kart Racing Minigame Called Dragon Kart
Yes please
The best news we're likely to hear this week (even with Tokyo Game Show 2019 just hours away): Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Yakuza 7 in Japan) will have a full-on kart racing minigame. We couldn't be happier. For those who don't know, the Yakuza series has some of the very best side activities that you'll find in gaming. We even wrote a...
News Chaotic Dreamcast Puzzler ChuChu Rocket! Makes a Comeback, But on Mobile
Mouse trap
Look, we’ve spent the past 20 years pondering why SEGA appears to have given up on the ChuChu Rocket! franchise, so forgive us one article on what appears to be a smartphone exclusive. Set to release as part of the new Apple Arcade initiative, ChuChu Rocket! Universe is a bonafide spiritual successor to the cult Dreamcast classic, with...
News Yakuza 7's Turn Based Combat Will Be 'Completely Different' to Traditional RPGs
Loads of new details
There's been a lot of commotion over the revelation that Yakuza 7 will feature a turn based battle system. The series has boasted action combat for so long now that thought of such drastic change has taken many fans by surprise -- but how does Yakuza: Like a Dragon (as it's called here in the West) actually play? Well, one...
News Yakuza Remastered Collection for PS4 Now Available to Pre-Order in the UK
Finally
It's been a pretty long wait for Yakuza fans, but the third, fourth, and fifth games are finally making their way to PlayStation 4. They're being made available individually, or you can buy all three in the Yakuza Remastered Collection. This package has been up for pre-order in North America for a while now, but it's now up for grabs in the...
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Gets a New Japanese Trailer
New footage of Wii game remaster
SEGA has released a new Japanese trailer for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. It's not a particularly lengthy video, but it does have a bit of new footage, including a brief look at some of the mini games. One of the new additions to the game is Decathlon Mode, in which players will compete in 10 mini games all...
News Yakuza 7 Titled Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Swaps Brawling for Turn-Based Combat
This is no April fool
SEGA has finally provided more detail on the latest Yakuza title. This new adventure, the first to star the brand new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga, now has an official title -- its western name is Yakuza: Like a Dragon. The official website, as translated by Gematsu, has a bunch of new information. Kasuga takes the fall for the...
News Judgment Sequel on the Cards as Sales Expectations in the West Are Surpassed
Possibly after the next Yakuza game
Judgment was one of the best PlayStation 4 games of the summer, so we'll take any news we can get in regards to a sequel. And thankfully, it looks like the odds of one becoming a reality are fairly high if a recent interview with Yakuza series producer Daisuke Sato is anything to go by. Speaking with Spanish...
News Yakuza 4's PS4 Remaster Gets a Beating in New Gameplay Footage
All four main characters on display
As part of the Yakuza Remastered Collection, Yakuza 4 will hit PlayStation 4 in a few short months on 29th October. Here to tide us over is five minutes of chaotic gameplay from the remaster of the fourth entry. Coming courtesy of IGN, the footage is incredibly fight-heavy. We get glimpses of Kazuma Kiry
News Yakuza 3 Remastered Restores Cut Content That Wasn't in the PS3 Western Release
Side stories, minigames, and more
When Yakuza 3 was brought West for the PlayStation 3 back in 2010, SEGA infamously cut a sizeable amount of side content from the game. This content, which was available in the Japanese version of the release, was removed because SEGA basically didn't think it would gel with Western audiences -- or at least, that...
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 Yakuza Remastered Collection Confirmed, Yakuza 3 Is Out Today on PS4
Yakuza 4 and 5 will release separately
Update: Well, that didn't go exactly as planned. The Yakuza Remastered Collection has been officially announced, but it's not really a collection -- at least not yet. Yakuza 3, Yakuza 4, and Yakuza 5 are all coming West, but they're being released separately. The bright side is that Yakuza 3 is supposed to be...
News SEGA 'Not Sure' If Yakuza Ishin's Feudal Japan Setting Would Appeal to Western Gamers
Don't be stupid, SEGA
Yakuza Ishin, one of Yakuza's feudal Japan spin-offs, is "under consideration" for a Western release, according to SEGA producer Daisuke Sato. However, one of the reasons it hasn't been given the green light is because SEGA's "not sure" whether Western audiences would understand the appeal of a feudal Japanese setting. To be...
Rumour Yakuza 3's PS4 Remaster Seemingly Set for Gamescom 2019
That's rad
Not satisfied with the selection of Yakuza games already available on the PlayStation 4? SEGA looks set to sustain its one release per year schedule with the announcement of Yakuza 3’s remaster at Gamescom 2019. While there’s not a lot to go on at this stage, the port has appeared as part of the livestreaming schedule on German...
News SEGA's New AAA Game Is Most Likely a New IP Named Humankind
Teaser website goes live
SEGA will be announcing a brand new AAA title during Monday's Gamescom Opening Night Live event, but a new teaser website from the publisher that went live earlier today appears to have all but confirmed the name of the game in question.
