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SEGA Legacy Characters Join Sonic Rumble in the SEGA Stars x Sonic Rumble Crossover Event!

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Sonic Rumble has launched their first crossover collaboration event featuring legacy SEGA characters joining the fray in the SEGA Stars x Sonic Rumble Crossover Event featuring your favorite characters and items from Super Monkey Ball, Altered Beast, and Fantasy Zone!

The collaboration will begin today from April 11 to May 7. Sonic Rumble will launch globally on May 8 for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. Pre-register Sonic Rumble to receive exclusive in-game rewards on launch day!

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Angry Birds “Red” Appears in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble as DLC!

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Today, SEGA announced that Angry Birds’ poster bird, Red, will be flinging to Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble as a DLC character!

When playing as Red, players will discover the in-game bananas will turn into feathers, a bunch of bananas will turn into a tuft of feathers, while the gold banana will turn into a glowing feather! Red the Angry Bird is available now as DLC for only $4.99.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is available now on the Nintendo Switch alongside a free playable demo on the Nintendo eShop!

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Enter the Dark Hour by trying out a Free Demo for Persona 3 Reload™ Available Today!

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Today, ATLUS announced that a free demo for the smash-hit RPG remake Persona 3 Reload is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Steam, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Since its release, Persona 3 Reload has delighted countless fans and surpassed more than one million units sold worldwide.

In the demo, players can experience the opening months of Persona 3 Reload and step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever.

Save data from the demo* carries over to the full game, so players who purchase the full game can continue their journey right from where they left off.

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Sonic Rumble Officially Launching May 8

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The wait is now over as Sonic Rumble will be launched globally on Thursday, May 8! Sonic Rumble is coming jam-packed with key gameplay enhancements designed to add depth and strategic layers to every round. Each character will be able to make use of a set of skills, allowing players to customize their playstyle and approach challenges in diverse ways.

Players can pre-register now through the App Store and Google Play to earn rewards, such as character skins, including a Sonic skin from the recent Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, Chao stickers and buddies, and in-game currency (rings). Pre-registration for Sonic Rumble will be open until the May 8 launch date. Check the next article for the official press release!

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Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Announced for Nintendo Switch 2; Launches on June 5

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Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, the definitive edition of the critically acclaimed origin story in the series, was officially announced by SEGA and RGG Studio for Nintendo Switch 2 during the Direct. The Director’s Cut edition will include new content and features such as:

  • Never-before-seen cutscenes with deeper insight into key incidents and character backstories.
  • Red Light Raid online 4-player online mode with up to 60 unlockable characters.
  • French, Italian, German, Spanish subtitles
  • English Dub Voice Over

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

 

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ATLUS’ RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Launches June 19 on All Platforms

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During today’s Nintendo Direct, ATLUS announced that their supernatural action RPG RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army will launch June 19, 2025. The remaster of the fan-favorite Shin Megami Tensei spin-off will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S, and is available to pre-order now on all platforms. RAIDOU Remastered is a faithful remaster of the PlayStation 2 action RPG Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army.

It features an overhauled battle system, enhanced graphics, full voiceover added to the main story, and quality-of-life enhancements to improve the gameplay experience. ATLUS also hosted a livestream showing a first look at RAIDOU Remastered and an interview with the Game Director, Kazuyuki Yamai.

The livestream (both dubbed and subbed) featured further details about the game’s narrative, updates, and enhancements. Watch the livestream VOD on the ATLUS YouTube channel here. Check out the press release and screenshots for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army in the next section of the article!

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Pac-Man Makes His Way To Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble as DLC & 2.20 Update Details!

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Today, SEGA announced that Bandai Namco’s very own mascot, Pac-Man, will be appearing as a DLC character in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the PAC-MAN series in this collaboration.

As part of the addition, players will see in-game bananas transformed into PAC-MAN’s iconic pellets, a bunch of bananas will turn into cherry, and the golden bananas will turn into a power pellet! A new 2.20 Update for the game is also live with an additional new stage, Floral Ring, for the Robot Smash battle mode, alongside additional adjustments and bug fixes, all at no added cost. Pac-Man is available now as DLC for only $4.99.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is available now on the Nintendo Switch alongside a free playable demo on the Nintendo eShop!

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SEGA Releases Three New Shadow-Exclusive Levels and Content for Sonic Dream Team

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Today, SEGA released the latest update for Sonic Dream Team – the 3D Sonic the Hedgehog action-platformer, playable exclusively on Apple Arcade, Apple’s game subscription service that offers unlimited access to an evolving collection of more than 200 incredibly fun games. This update adds three new Shadow-exclusive levels to Adventure mode. These stages introduce a special mission that challenges the player to traverse a larger level, pathfinding back and forth whilst destroying nodes of nightmarish corruption spreading throughout the Dreamworld.

To learn more about the update, check the next section of the article!

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SEGA Announces Virtua Fighter Open Championship

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Today, SEGA has officially announced that the first official “Virtua Fighter Open Championship” tournament is underway which was teased last year during the VF Direct.

Focusing on “Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.” , tournament qualifiers will be held globally in four regions: North America, Europe, Japan and Asia (excluding Japan).

Players who win their regional qualifiers will earn a spot in the Grand Finals where the winner will take home a grand prize of $100,000! The first qualifer tournament will be held at COMBO BREAKER in Chicago on May 23-25, 2025. In the meantime, check out the official Virtua Fighter discord server and practice with other players before the tournament.

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First Look At DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Cover Art & Pages Revealed

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Today, DC and SEGA of America revealed cover art and an interior preview of their upcoming comic book series that teams up DC’s Justice League with the Sonic the Hedgehog universe!

In DC x Sonic the Hedgehog by writer Ian Flynn and artist Adam Bryce Thomas, the Justice League will meet Sonic and friends to kick off an all-new, five-issue comic book series. The new series features an unprecedented crossover event where the Justice League and Team Sonic must unite to save their worlds from a major threat.

DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #1 by Flynn, Thomas, and colorist Matt Herms will publish on March 19, 2025, with a cover by Pablo M. Collar and a variant cover by Ethan Young. Here is a sneak peek look at the covers and pages from DC x Sonic the Hedgehog issue #1!

 

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The House of the Dead 2: Remake DEMO Now Available To Play During Steam Next Fest!

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Steam Next Fest has officially launched with a playable demo of THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake from Mega Pixel Studio S.A. and Forever Entertainment. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular arcade rail-shooter series by SEGA. 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.

The demo includes:

• First level of the game
• Co-op mode
• Remastered music (with the classic soundtrack also available in the game)
• Modern graphics
• Gameplay faithful to the original game

Give this demo a shot and let us know what your impressions are!

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Out Now; New Game Plus and English VO Available with Day-1 Patch

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Aye ye land lubbers! We would like to inform you all that SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has officially launched the latest spin-off in the Like a Dragon series and one of 2025’s most anticipated games, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and Steam (PC).

In addition to the launch, a new “Day One” patch is available for the game with New Game Plus, which allows players to start the game from the beginning, carrying money, fame, and the abilities of Majima and the crew from the completed story save data (story progression will be reset). English and Chinese voice over in addition to other technical adjustments are also included in the patch.

Don’t miss out and be sure to get yer hands on Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii today on these platforms.

Available Now on Amazon

Standard Edition: PlayStation 4 | PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X

Collector’s Edition: PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X

Windows & PC: Steam

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Demo Available Now On PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam

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During yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play, SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced a demo for the highly anticipated Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, and it’s now available to play!

Players eager to get a taste of the action in the over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure as ex-yakuza Goro Majima can access the demo and enjoy it for as long as they like. In the demo they’re able to explore a slice of the massive Honolulu map and kick arrrss with Majima’s Sea Dog & Mad Dog fighting styles, then head to the secret criminal haven of Madlantis to test their might in real-time ship & deck battles in the Pirates’ Coliseum naval arena.

Immerse yourself in thrilling action with furious combat and get a peek at some of the content available in the full game that also includes open-sea adventure, ship customization, crew building, an epic story and more!

Pre-Order on Amazon

Standard Edition: PlayStation 4 | PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X

Collector’s Edition: PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X

Windows & PC: Steam

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Announce Trailer Revealed With Gameplay!

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Sonic and friends are back for another amazing racing event across land, sea, air, space, and time in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! As seen in the announced gameplay trailer, warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn. Speed to victory solo or as a team in a variety of offline and online modes and compete against players from around the world.

Build the ultimate machine to match your racing style, unlock gadgets to gain the upper hand, and unleash power-up items for the win! Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds also offers the largest roster of characters in any Sonic racing game, as well as a wide variety of customizable vehicles. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will be soon available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

 

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SEGA Announces SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance; Releases on August 29, 2025

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Joe Musashi returns in the latest entry to the Shinobi series after a long hiatus with SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, which was announced recently on Playstation’s State of Play. The game is being developed by Lizardcube, the talent behind Streets of Rage 4. Play as Joe Musashi in a new 2D action platformer that marks the return of the iconic SHINOBI franchise.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance follows longtime series protagonist and master of the ninja arts, Joe Musashi, who arrives home from a previous adventure to find his village burned to the ground and his clan turned into stone. Driven by vengeance, Joe sets off on an epic quest, battling hordes of enemies and larger-than-life bosses across stunning hand-drawn worlds. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be available for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S/One, & Steam. Nintendo Switch and physical soon on August 29.

Pre-order now to receive a 10% discount and bonuses along with the Digital Deluxe Edition – includes the Ghost Outfit, 3 days early access, and more.

Hit the jump for more details on key features and the Digital Deluxe Edition.

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