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News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Is on a Roll in New Gameplay Trailer
Having a ball
The announcement of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD was met with a muted reaction from fans of the SEGA series. The original Wii game is thought to be the worst of the bunch, but there's every chance its revival on PlayStation 4 could be a different story. It remains to be seen if motion inputs have been replaced with direct...
News There's a Judgment Prologue Demo Out Now on PS4
No objections here
Update: Judgment developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (commonly referred to as Yakuza Studio) has stated that there have been some problems with the European Judgment demo. As such, it's been temporarily removed from the PlayStation Store. Hopefully it won't be gone for long. If you're having trouble with the demo, then we'd suggest...
News SEGA to Showcase All-New AAA Title at Gamescom 2019
What could it be?
Gamescom 2019 is shaping up to be quite the event this year, with news from a dozen or so publishers pledged during the event’s Opening Night Live showcase. Part of the lineup is SEGA, and it’s since confirmed that it will be treating attendees at the German convention to a “first-hand look at an all-new AAA game that has yet...
Soapbox Judgment and the Yakuza Series Are the Undisputed Kings of Minigames
Kamurocho's true calling
If you've played a Yakuza game, then you already know how good the side activities are. Often far more in-depth than minigames have any right to be, these optional distractions can be ignored entirely -- or they can soak up hours and hours and hours of your life. I recently played through Judgment for review. Essentially a...
News SEGA Press Conference Will Spill the Beans on the Next Yakuza Game in August
Show me the money
On the 29th August, SEGA will host a Yakuza-related press conference in Japan. It's highly likely that the event will give us our first real look at the next Yakuza title -- the first game in the mainline series that won't star longtime protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. Indeed, we don't know much about this upcoming instalment. The main...
News Two Point Hospital Cures PS4 Later This Year
Patients are reminded not to die in the corridor
Fans of light-hearted business management simulations rejoice: popular PC-based medical release Two Point Hospital is coming to the PlayStation 4 in “late 2019”. The title – which has been developed by Theme Hospital alumni – sees you assume the role of a hospital administrator, dealing with...
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 Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Officially Announced for PS4
Releases this October
Update: SEGA has now officially announced Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD for PS4. It's actually releasing in the West slightly earlier than in Japan; you'll be monkeying around with this updated re-release on 29th October 2019. Have a watch of the first teaser above. Banana Blitz HD features revamped controls, updated...
News Sonic's Movie Redesign Will 'Please Fans' According to Executive Producer
"This is a franchise, and it has to be great"
A few months ago, Sonic fans were disappointed once again when Paramount Pictures put out the first trailer for the hedgehog's upcoming movie. Following almost unanimous backlash, primarily due to the main character's design, the decision was quickly made to delay the film and take Sonic back to the...
News New Super Monkey Ball PS4 Game All But Confirmed with Another Foreign Rating
Announcement imminent?
Earlier this week, a new Super Monkey Ball game for PlayStation 4 showed up on the Taiwanese games ratings website, more or less confirming its existence. It followed on from SEGA trademarking the same title in Japan earlier in the year. Now, another rating has emerged, adding a little more fuel to the fire. This time, the...
News Valkyria Chronicles 4 Secures a Complete Edition on PS4, Base Game Gets a Permanent Price Drop
Roll out
Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition is out now on PlayStation 4, bringing the base game and all of its DLC to the PlayStation Store for $49.99/£39.99. What's more, SEGA has confirmed that the standard version of Valkyria Chronicles 4 has had its price permanently slashed, dropping it to $29.99/£19.99. The main reason we're covering...
News New Yakuza Game Gets a Female Co-Star, More Details Next Month
More info late next month
Yakuza series producer Daisuke Sato teased that new information for the next entry in the franchise would be released today, and while he has delivered on that promise, what we've learned isn't exactly what we would call substantial. The next Yakuza game will feature a female co-star, and we now know that Eri Kamataki will...
News Taiwanese Rating Could Mean a New Super Monkey Ball Game Is Rolling onto PS4
Monkeying around
A couple of months ago, SEGA filed a trademark in Japan for something called Tabegoro! Super Monkey Ball. Many have reasoned that it could be a new PlayStation 4 game in the bananas arcade series, but we've heard nothing about it since. Now, a new discovery has been made, courtesy of the Taiwanese games rating board, adding more...
News This Is the Dumbest Judgment Ad You'll Likely Ever See
Nagoshi approves
Judgment's out now on PlayStation 4, and we highly recommend giving it a look. But if our review can't convince you, then we'd also recommend giving this incredibly daft Mega64 video a watch. It's got dumb jokes, a hilarious wig, and a sinister guest appearance from SEGA legend Toshihiro Nagoshi. Nagoshi's the director and producer...
News Virtua Striker Returns in Spirit in Tokyo 2020 Title
Olympian effort
SEGA’s officially licensed Tokyo 2020 title will launch next month in Japan, and it’s bringing with it some old-school arcade sports action. Part of the roster is football – or soccer, to some of you – and it’s definitely channelling the spirit of Virtua Striker in this first gameplay footage. While it doesn’t look...
News ActRaiser Spiritual Successor SolSeraph Announced for PS4
Arrives very soon
Who here remembers ActRaiser? A game from early in the life of the SNES, it combined 2D side-scrolling action with top down city-building strategy. It's an interesting combination that made for a very unique title back at the start of the nineties, but it's one that hasn't been seen much since. Out of seemingly nowhere, SEGA has...
Review Judgment - Top Tier Yakuza Spin-Off Is a Superb Detective Thriller
The truth and nothing but the truth
SEGA's Yakuza Studio has done it again. The Japanese developer has been on a roll this generation, and it's apparently not stopping anytime soon. Judgment is an entirely standalone Yakuza spin-off that attempts to freshen up the formula by adding detective and courtroom elements to an already rich action...
News SEGA Talks About Remaking Yakuza Samurai Spin-Off, Releasing It in the West
Just do it
Yakuza Kenzan is a Yakuza spin-off game that takes place in Edo period Japan, complete with samurai and predictably cool sword fights. It launched over a decade ago, all the way back in 2008, and it was the first Yakuza game to release on the PlayStation 3. However, it was never released outside of Japan. In the past, SEGA has at least...
News More Will Be Revealed About the New Yakuza Game Next Month
New details incoming
Yakuza Studio doesn't take a break, does it? This generation in particular, the team has been churning out some brilliant entries in its melodramatic series, while Judgment stands as a great side piece. We know the developer is hard at work on the next Yakuza game, this time starring a brand new protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga...
News 2021 Will Be the 'Next Big Year for Sonic', Says Sonic Team Boss
Next-gen Sonic?
Back in 2017, SEGA released two new games in its most iconic franchise: Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces. While the quality between the pair wasn't exactly consistent, it was an impressive year for a series that, despite everything, continues to sell in droves. It seems as though Sonic Team might be plotting a similar approach when the...
News New Judgment Gameplay Video Shows Off Investigation, Combat, and Cats
The eye of judgment
We're getting very close to the western release of Judgment, the new game from Yakuza Studio. The spin-off, starring private investigator Takayuki Yagami, is similar to the team's other games, but has you on the right side of the law, looking into shady murder cases throughout Kamurocho. In this new, 20-minute gameplay video, we...
E3 2019 Phantasy Star Online 2 Will Release on All Platforms Eventually
But maybe not all continents
Despite already being available on the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in Japan, there was no mention of Phantasy Star Online 2 coming to Sony’s system when it was announced during Microsoft’s press conference at E3 2019. Turns out, however, that this may be a timed exclusive – at least, that’s what Xbox boss Phil...
E3 2019 SEGA No Longer Considers Yakuza a PlayStation Exclusive Series
PC also very much on the agenda
Despite being developed and published by SEGA, the Yakuza franchise has historically been considered a PlayStation exclusive series. Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi has spoken in the past about how Sony was the only platform holder to really take an interest in the project to begin with, while the manufacturer famously...
E3 2019 Phantasy Star Online 2 Excludes PS4 from North American Launch
No comment on Europe, either
Phantasy Star Online 2 has been available on the PlayStation 4 for many years in Japan, but it looks like its North American release will be exclusive to the Xbox One and PC. The long-awaited MMO – which is also playable on the Nintendo Switch and PS Vita overseas – will deploy in Spring 2020 on Microsoft’s...
Guide Sonic Mania Cheats - All Cheat Codes, What They Do, and How to Use Them
How to enter cheats for Sonic Mania
What cheats are there in Sonic Mania? How to you enter cheat codes, and what do they do? Sonic Mania is a big retro love letter to old school Sonic games, and as such, it has a variety of cheats you can use. In this guide, we'll talk you through how to enter cheats and what the cheat codes do. Sonic Mania - All...
Interview Discussing Judgment's English Dub and Much More with Lead Voice Actor Greg Chun
Asian Dub Foundation
It’s not long before Judgment releases in the West. A spin-off of Sega’s long-running Yakuza series set in the same streets of Kamurocho, it differs from the mainline series with a dose of detective work and Ace Attorney-style objectioning, while also being the first in the Yakuza universe since the original PS2 game to...
News PS5's Processing Power Is Incredible, Says Yakuza Director
Toshihiro Nagoshi is impressed
There’s no doubt that the PlayStation 5 is an absolute beast – have you seen that Marvel’s Spider-Man tech demo yet? Of course, with the system suspected to release next year, high-profile developers have already got up close and personal with the hardware – and Yakuza series general director Toshihiro Nagoshi...
News Stylish Judgment PS4 Dynamic Theme Is Free for European PS Plus Members
Tak a look
If you're a European PlayStation Plus subscriber and you're looking forward to the release of Yakuza spin-off Judgment next month, then you should get yourself over to the PlayStation Store. Hit up the 'themes' section under 'add-ons' and you should find a free Judgment dynamic theme for your PlayStation 4. The theme features protagonist...
News Judgment Gets a Bone Crunching Combat Trailer
Crane and tiger
Judgment protagonist Yagami must have legs made of iron if this new combat trailer is anything to go by. Showing off a bunch of deadly moves in the detective's martial arts arsenal, the video features plenty of bone-crunching moments. Yagami's a much more agile brawler than Yakuza hero Kiryu, but it's clear that he can still pack one...
News Yakuza Director Looks to Focus on PS4 'For a While Longer' Even After PS5 Launches
But he's excited nonetheless
With his next game set to release on PlayStation 4, Yakuza series director Toshihiro Nagoshi isn't quite ready to focus on the incoming PS5 just yet. Speaking during a recent SEGA livestream (as translated by Gematsu) the eccentric developer was asked about Sony's next-gen console, and although Nagoshi seems excited at...
News Development of the New Yakuza Game Is Progressing Smoothly, Story's Already Finished
That's what we like to hear
It sounds like the next instalment in the Yakuza series is really coming along. Series director Toshihiro Nagoshi talked about the upcoming title during a SEGA livestream (thanks Gematsu for the translation), saying that development is progressing smoothly. Apparently, the story's already finished, and now the team's busy...
Review Sonic Mania - A Pixel Perfect Celebration of the Hedgehog's Heyday
To be this good takes AGES
Republished on Wednesday 29th May 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It still amazes us that SEGA would entrust its most famous creation to a group of fans. Should a team of enthusiasts really meddle with one of...
News Hallelujah! The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Has Been Delayed to February 2020
Breathe a sigh of relief
Well, there we have it: the Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been delayed to February 2020 following the severe backlash to the character design of everyone's favourite speedy, blue mascot. Director Jeff Fowler took to Twitter to announce the delay, which sees the film pushed back four months from its original late 2019...
News Here, Have a Dumb Live-Action Team Sonic Racing Trailer
Supermarket sweep
Team Sonic Racing is finally here, and you know what, it's pretty good. The co-op karting is well done, and it's nice to have a decent arcade racer on PlayStation 4. To celebrate the launch of Sumo Digital's team-based title, SEGA has put together the above trailer, and it's certainly something. It's pretty daft, but it's all in...
News Judgment to Relaunch in Japan This Summer After Game Was Pulled for Actor Allegations
Back on the streets
It's been a weird few months for action adventure title Judgment -- especially in its native Japan. The game launched in Japan in December of last year, but a few months later, in March 2019, it was pulled from store shelves in its homeland. This was due to drug use allegations aimed at an actor who played one of the game's...
News Team Sonic Racing Launch Trailer Arrives So Fast It's Early
Now that's Sonic speed
Launch trailers aren't just for launch day, you know. Team Sonic Racing arrives on PlayStation 4 in a few days, but that hasn't stopped SEGA from pushing out the final video for the co-op kart racer in advance. You can watch it above. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out our review of the game. We had a lot of fun with...
Hands On Team Sonic Racing Is a Slight But Solid Co-Op Kart Racer
Joyride
The first of two upcoming colourful PlayStation 4 kart racers to reach the finish line is Team Sonic Racing, the follow-up to the much loved Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. Sumo Digital has cemented itself as a talented arcade racing studio, and it seems to have made the most of the game's significant delay. We're currently playing...
News SEGA Trademarks Tabegoro! Super Monkey Ball in Japan
New game on the way?
It's been a heck of a long time since we've heard anything regarding Super Monkey Ball. SEGA's arcade classic last made an appearance on PlayStation with PS Vita's Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz, and that was nearly seven years ago. However, it's been discovered that the publisher has recently filed a new trademark, and it's...
News Sonic Movie Director Pledges to Improve Character's Design Following Fan Reaction
"The message is loud and clear"
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll no doubt have seen the debut trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. At the very least, a few stills from the video will have likely cropped up in your social media feeds. The reaction to the trailer has been almost entirely negative, and funnily enough, the biggest...
News Team Sonic Racing PS4 Pro Gameplay Video Is Here to Help You Forget About the Movie Trailer
Sonic speed
Whatever your opinion on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer, you can now wash it down with some fresh Team Sonic Racing gameplay. The long-delayed kart racer has been notably absent from the public eye as Sumo Digital attempts to get it ready for launch. Now, we have about eight minutes of new PS4 Pro footage, and it's looking decent...
News The First Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Trailer Is Here at Last
Coolio
We've been waiting for this moment to arrive, and perhaps surprisingly, it hasn't left us disappointed. There has been much concern over the blue blur's design, and while it isn't good news in that department, this trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is actually okay. It's self-aware, clearly isn't taking itself seriously, and looks to...
News Puyo Puyo Champions Gets a Western Release on PS4 in May
Competitive puyo popping
At the end of last year, a game called Puyo Puyo eSports launched in Japan. This version of the popular puzzler focused on competitive play, and has been exclusive to its home region for months. Today, SEGA has announced the game is coming west after all, under the name Puyo Puyo Champions. It features everything found in...
News Japanese Release Date Confirmed for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on PS4
Watch the new trailer
We're a year-and-a-bit away from the next Olympic Games, but Japan is getting the PlayStation 4 title in just a few months. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game is due out on 24th July 2019 in the land of the rising Sun -- exactly 12 months before the real event kicks off. A western release is coming next year,...
News Judgment Reveals Redesigned Yakuza Captain Following Previous Actor's Drug Use Allegations
Judged
The developer behind the Yakuza series and upcoming spin-off Judgment has revealed the latter's redesigned bad guy. Kyohei Hamura is a feared yakuza captain in the game, but the actor who originally played him -- giving him both his Japanese voice and facial features -- was arrested for supposed drug use. Hey, it's a big deal in Japan. When...
News Wisp Circuit Is the Latest Team Sonic Racing Track and Song to Be Revealed
Play that sax
Wisp Circuit was actually the first track to be shown off in Team Sonic Racing, but now we know its name, and of course, the music you'll hear as you play it. SEGA has released yet another song from its upcoming kart racer, and this one is particularly upbeat. To be honest, we're running out of ways to present these tunes; it feels...
News SEGA Releases New Team Sonic Racing Gameplay Trailer as it Gears Up for Launch on PS4
Final lap
Team Sonic Racing is out in a couple of months, and it feels like we've seen very little of the game itself since its delay. Fortunately, SEGA seems to be turning that around, as it's today posted a brand new trailer for the co-op kart racer. With a mix of CG and gameplay, the video certainly looks good -- we're eager to learn whether the...
News Direct Feed Footage of That Turn Based Yakuza April Fools Video Has Been Uploaded by SEGA
Fool me once
One of the better April Fools Day jokes to come out of the video game world yesterday was a "leaked" video of a Yakuza game with turn based combat. It was pretty funny, but the footage of the fake game was very well produced, and many fans wanted to see the whole thing without interruptions. SEGA has obliged, and the four-minute direct...
News Yakuza April Fools Video Shows Turn Based Battles in Upcoming Title
Yakuza, but with damage numbers
The official Japanese Yakuza YouTube channel has released a rather entertaining new video, supposedly leaking footage of the next Yakuza game. The off-screen recording shows fresh lead character Ichiban Kasuga entering combat with a bunch of thugs on the streets of Kamurocho, except instead of immediately dishing out...
News Sakura Wars Returns on PS4 This Winter in Japan, Spring in the West
Blossoming
Sakura Wars is a bit of a cultural phenomenon in Japan, but you’d be forgiven for not knowing about the old SEGA Saturn series. There were sequels on PlayStation platforms, but the dating-sim-cross-JRPG has been largely absent for the best part of 15 years. Now it’s set to make a return on the PlayStation 4, with Project Sakura Wars...
News Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Goes for Gold on PS4
National ANTHEM
You can’t beat a good ol’ Olympics game, can you? While license holder SEGA may have skipped Rio 2016, it’s looking to build upon the likeable London 2012 with Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game. Due out this summer in Japan and next year in the West, the title appears to feature a host of disciplines, including...
