SONIC WEEKLY features the curator of Sonic the Hedgeblog this week — Ryan Langley! He joins in for a discussion about Movie and Game Sonic’s characterization, which games are canon, and what Sonic items have made it into his collection.
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The wait is finally over! Forever Entertainment officially announces that THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in Spring 2025! THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.
In case you missed it, SEGA and RGG Studio’ Like a Dragon Direct livestream aired earlier today revealing various updates and new gameplay footage for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
The livestream provided updates on the game’s various locations and a closer look at its combat systems (on land and sea!), ship customization, crew building, side experiences and more! New Game+ was also announced as a free, post-launch update.
Players won’t have to wait too long to embark on this epic journey with Majima and crew— Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches next month, February 21st on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam.
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This week, SONIC WEEKLY joins forces with SEGAbits to feature Barry the Nomad and a freewheeling spoiler-filled conversation about the new Sonic movie! Even better: Barry brought the official MadLibs books to play!
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SEGA and RGG Studio have just revealed that the next Like a Dragon Direct will air on January 9, 2025 at 9am PST / 12pm EST on YouTube and Twitch. Tune in this Thursday to catch the latest information and first-looks at new features for the upcoming modern-day pirate adventure Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii which launches on February 21st.
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NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang showcased a demostration of the new Virtua Fighter Project during the CES2025 keynote speech presentation. The footage however is just a pre-development concept video for demonstration purposes, not actual gameplay. Regardless, it looks stunning and shows how the new VF entry would play out once the game officially releases.
We can see good look at an aged Akira fighting against himself in a mirror match in different outfits demonstrating realistic combat in the city which can be described as “a hotbed of vice, attracts both the wicked and desperate with destructible environments.
Despite this being just a concept video, the New Virtua Fighter Project is shaping up nicely and we’re excited to see more updates in the future from RGG Studio. What are your thoughts on what was shown in the footage. Let us know in the comments!
It’s a new year, which means we need to look back on SEGA’s releases in 2024 and pick our favorite and most disappointing games, moments and company decisions.
Joining us are Sonic Weekly podcast host Grant to talk Sonic in 2024 and beyond and our own Patrick aka Kori-Maru to look ahead to what SEGA has planned in 2025.
Are you really into the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog comics or looking for an affordable opportunity to start getting into them? Like the idea of also benefiting a great, noble cause at the same time? Humble Bundle’s just given you your chance with their new Sonic the Hedgehog Comics Bundle.
From now until January 8th, 2025, you can pay whatever price you want for a bunch of digital Sonic comics in DRM-free PDF and ePUB format to read on the device of your choosing. You’ll get several books leading up to the end of the Metal Virus saga, one book from the Scrapnik Island saga, and the 30th Anniversary Deluxe book. Portions of the proceeds from this bundle will also benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: A series of 170 pediatric hospitals in the USA and Canada that provide special, critical medical treatment to children in need. You even get to decide how much of your payment is split between them, IDW Publishing, and Humble Bundle.
Have a look after the break for a detailed list of the comics on offer and a link to the bundle page.
Update: My Arcade has uploaded teaser images of their upcoming SEGA products. Check out the gallery in next section of the article below.
Today, My Arcade announced that they would be working together with SEGA to launch retro gaming devices featuring of SEGA Classics such as:
The mini arcade devices will be making an appearance at CES 2025, Jan 7–10, My Arcade booth #15146 (Central Hall) in Las Vegas. Check out teaser images below!
Rewind to the Dreamcast era and join us as we revisit the cult classic survival horror game, Blue Stinger. Developed by the short-lived but talented studio Climax Graphics, this forgotten gem blends thrilling action, immersive exploration, and a captivating storyline. We delve into its groundbreaking graphics, haunting sound design, and the unique challenges it presented. Tune in to discover why Blue Stinger, despite its limited audience, deserves a place in the pantheon of cult classic games.
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Happy Sonic the Hedgehog 3 release day! The movie that brings the events of Sonic Adventure 2 to the big screen is here, and Barry shares his thoughts on the movie in an hour long spoiler heavy review! Oh yes, I’m Barry. I’m typing this and referring to myself in the third person.
Take yer first gather and hear the english dub of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii recently revealed by SEGA and RGG Studio. Voice actor, Matthew Mercer, reprises his role as Goro Majima in his latest adventure journeying into the vast sea. Here is the full English V.O. cast for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii:
If you’re also looking into trying out other Like a Dragon games until the release of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, be sure to check out SEGA’s Steam Winter Sale! This sale is a perfect opportunity for those looking for a last-minute gift for that Like a Dragon fan or fan-to-be in their life.
Featured Titles Include:
– Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – All editions 50% off
– Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name – All editions 50% off
– Like a Dragon: Ishin! – All editions 70% off
– Yakuza: Like a Dragon – All editions 50% off
– Yakuza 0 / Yakuza Kiwami / Yakuza Kiwami 2 – 45% off
– Yakuza Remastered 3/4/5, Yakuza 6 – 70% off
For details on all participating SEGA titles, pricing, availability and more, please visit SEGA’s Steam Winter Sale page.
SEGA and RGG Studio has recently unveiled the activities and minigames players will be able to experience in the upcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, available on February 21st. From karaoke to arcade gaming, we have the scoop on everything that fans would love and appreciate with details and screenshots in the next section of the article.
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Future Press today announced an uncompromising 592-page official guide for Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is available for pre-order now for only $54.99.
The world ATLUS has created in Metaphor: ReFantazio is so rich, it warrants an entire book devoted to exploring its every detail. Future Press is delivering exactly that, with a focus on absolute completeness, lavish design, and impeccable production quality. The book is hardback, printed on premium, fingerprint-free paper, and comes with a world map poster and bookmark ribbon.
This gigantic volume catalogues everything in the game across almost 600 pages of beautiful design, aiming to recapture ATLUS’s wonderfully unique style on the printed page. It will release in early 2025, and pre-orders are open now on the Future Press website and select online retailers.
Metaphor: ReFantazio, a recipient of the Best RPG, Best Art Direction, and Best Narrative award at The Game Awards last week is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Steam.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is only a few days away until the premiere and to celebrate the upcoming release from Paramount Pictures, Midwest-based streetwear brand ILTHY has launched a limited-edition collaboration with Paramount Pictures and SEGA bringing the movie’s characters to a range of premium apparel.
The collection includes sweater hoodies, heavyweight t-shirts, caps, and jackets, all inspired by the iconic Sonic franchise. The ILTHY® x Sonic 3 Collection are available now on ILTHY®’s official website and select retailers nationwide. Hit the next section of this article for the full press release and photos.