Today, SEGA released the latest trailer for VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS featuring a new story character. Lionel Rafale is a mysterious young martial artist who has arrived in the city of Vilasapara. As a highly skilled fighter capable of outclassing Cielo in a street fight, he is a force to be reckoned with. But what is his true reason for coming to this city?
VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS is an all-new installment in the iconic fighting game series that delivers a bold action-adventure experience that blends a cinematic narrative with the pure, realistic combat the franchise is known for.
Check out screenshots of Lionel Rafale in VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS in the next section of the article!
Nearly thirty years after first haunting arcades, one of horror gaming’s biggest names is reawakening! With just three days to go until Halloween comes the most ambitious build yet: House of the Dead Reawakened.
This two-player, attendant-free horror attraction brings the terror to life in a chilling, theme park-inspired manor cabinet. The cabinet sets the atmosphere and becomes an irresistible draw. Modelled on the game’s own manor, it pairs two 43” vertical displays—the manor’s side windows—with an 85” display as the main entrance. At first, all you see is shuttered windows and a locked front door. Then the windows blow open, the door bursts wide, and onlookers get a glimpse of the horrors waiting inside.
Today, SEGA and RGG Studio released a new trailer for their highly anticipated action-adventure game STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. The “Act 1: Kokura Story Trailer” gives fans a look at the first era of protagonist Makoto Daito’s life.
The new trailer depicts the events that led Daito, who had endured persecution in America, to stow away on the “ghost ship” of the merchant Orpheus in pursuit of Japan. There he meets Yu Shinjo, who had likewise stowed away on the ship and would later become his best friend, before they experience the harsh reality awaiting the two in Kokura. The trailer further depicts Daito’s encounters with people whose lives intersect with his, the circumstances that led him to become a showman and his efforts to build the foundation he needs to survive in Japan.
Videos focusing on Daito’s life in each of the cities featured in the game will be released sequentially in the future, so stay tuned!
Today, SEGA officially launched the Avatar Legends Pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, bringing Aang and Katara, inspired by the iconic franchise, to the track. From Thursday, October 15, at 5:00 PM PT through Sunday, October 18, at 4:59 PM PT, fans can jump into the Avatar Legends festival and earn festival points to unlock decals, gadgets and more. The Avatar Legends Pack includes the following:
Aang and Katara as playable characters
The Gliding Air Vehicle
Lion Turtle Island Course
New Avatar Legends-inspired Music Tracks:
Lion Turtle Island: Intro
Jukebox Only
Lion Turtle Island
Lion Turtle Island: Final Lap
Avatar Legends: Character Select
Jukebox Only
Avatar Legends: Results
Jukebox Only
Players who own the Digital Deluxe Edition will automatically receive the Avatar Legends Pack as part of the Season Pass. The full Season Pass is also available separately for $29.99 USD, offering access to even more exciting characters, vehicles and courses. Additionally, players can purchase the standalone Avatar Legends Pack for $5.99 USD.
Players who do not own the Avatar Legends Pack can still compete online against those who do, including racing on the Lion Turtle Island course against the Avatar Legends characters.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now both digitally and physically on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC starting at $69.99 USD and on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™- OLED Model, Nintendo Switch™ Lite starting at $59.99 USD. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is also available digitally and physically for players at $69.99 USD.
Today, SEGA and Round1 announced an exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration, launching October 21st at 10 A.M. PT at Round1 USA venues nationwide, for a limited time only. The collection features original artwork of Sonic and friends enjoying Round1’s iconic activities.
The collaboration includes:
Limited-Edition Sonic the Hedgehog Club Cards (2 Designs)
Exclusive Acrylic Keychains
Sonic the Hedgehog Collaboration Food & Drinks with 12 Mystery Character Coasters
Collector’s Edition Drink Cups (2 Designs)
Character Sticker featuring Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy and Shadow
Exclusive Playmats (2 Designs)
5-Piece Stationery Set (Notebook, Pen, Sticker, Correction Pen, and Ruler)
Limited-Edition Blanket
Round1 USA Exclusive Sonic Crane Items
Stay tuned for additional details, and follow socials @Round1USA for additional details coming soon!
Today, iam8bit is excited to announce that original artwork and prints from the 35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibit are available to order today on iam8bit.com through October 20. For fans of Sonic around the world who were unable to attend the art exhibits, this is their chance to collect a piece of the magic and bring it home.
One-of-a-kind original works from the show will be available, starting at $40 and up, while fans looking for print versions of the art at $15 and up will have many options via open order Timed Editions available to them on iam8bit’s website. Featuring a range of lovable characters, scenarios and reimagined depictions from across the history of SEGA’s Sonic The Hedgehog, there’s truly something for every fan found throughout this art collection.
The Timed Editions of each print will be available to order until October 20. Once that date passes they will be gone forever, so fans interested in owning a piece of Sonic the Hedgehog history will want to move fast.
From 1915 to 1965, Makoto Daito fights to survive across five cities in search of a place to call home. Born to an American father and a Japanese mother, he doesn’t belong fully to either country. As he carves out a life during a turbulent age, he tumbles into the orbits of characters carrying their own ambitions, convictions and pasts. Players will follow Daito, his close friend Shinjo and the many lives drawn into their gravity as fates converge.
Check out character, showbiz, and pre-order details below!
SEGA and RGG Studio released a new trailer for the upcoming action-adventure STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, inspired by the firm “Battles Without Honor and Humanity”.
The trailer is a collaboration between STRANGER THAN HEAVEN and Toei Company, Ltd. This video pays tribute to Toei’s “Battles Without Honor and Humanity” by featuring music, stylistic elements and editing inspired by the iconic film series.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will release on Friday, January 15, 2027.
During the recent XBOX Livestream at Tokyo Game Show 2026, SEGA unveiled Japan as the second international location for the all-new, high-octane adventure Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The Japan map is the third of five maps offered in the game’s new single-player World Tour story campaign.
Tomorrow, September 16 at 4:00 am PDT / 7:00 am EDT / 12:00 pm BST, tune in for the world-premiere of all-new footage, plus live gameplay and a hands-on demo coverage on STRANGER THAN HEAVEN directly from the Tokyo Game Show 2026 show floor.
Three of the game’s five locations (Kokura in Fukuoka, Kure in Hiroshima, and Minami in Osaka) will be highlighted, revealing the adventure elements for the first time in each city, alongside new footage of each cityscape. SEGA and RGG Studio will also be introducing the game’s unique “Showbiz” element, showcasing never-before-seen gameplay and a look at this exciting mechanic in action.
The stream will feature:
Hiroyuki Sakamoto | STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Producer
Ryosuke Horii | STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Director
Haruka Mori | Host
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is a 50-year action-adventure saga of men with nowhere to go and their desperate struggle to find a home. Unfolding across five cities and eras of modern Japan, players will utilize the raw brutality of an ever-changing combat system to survive, and musical talent to thrive as a showman. The title will launch on January 14, 2027 for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Today, in the lead-up to Tokyo Game Show, SEGA revealed the first free character of Year Two for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Bayonetta – in their new video trailer. Fans of the legendary Umbra Witch will soon be able to bring her signature style and grace to the racetrack. The new Bayonetta content will include the following items:
Bayonetta as a playable character
The Butterfly Witch machine
Special emotes and sounds
Also seen in the Tokyo Game Show trailer is further gameplay footage of the Godzilla and EVANGELION Packs, announced as the first two DLC Packs for Year Two at Summer Game Fest 2026. Many more details on Year Two for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be revealed during the World Championship Finals and Year Two Showcase livestream on Friday, October 9th.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now both digitally and physically on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC starting at $69.99 USD and on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™- OLED Model, Nintendo Switch™ Lite starting at $59.99 USD. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is also available digitally and physically for players at $69.99 USD.
Today, SEGA officially released the free Samba de Amigo content drop for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now groove around the track as fan-favorite Amigo. Starting Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 PM PT and until Sunday, September 13 4:59 PM PT, fans can jump in and earn festival points for decals, gadgets and more! The free Samba de Amigo Content Drop includes the following:
Amigo as a playable character
Special “Amigo (Classic)” Skin featuring Amigo’s signature sombrero
Amigo’s vehicle, the Locomotive de Amigo
Special emotes and sounds
“VAMOS A CARNAVAL” 2023 Version, (Final Lap)
“Let’s find and shake it” (Jukebox Only)
Players who own either the Standard (physical or digital) or Digital Deluxe versions of the game will automatically receive the free Samba de Amigo Content Drop. Please ensure that the game is updated to the latest version for the content to be downloaded properly.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now both digitally and physically on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC starting at $69.99 USD and on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™- OLED Model, Nintendo Switch™ Lite starting at $59.99 USD. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is also available digitally and physically for players at $69.99 USD.
Today, SEGA and RGG Studio revealed that their upcoming action-adventure saga, STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, has surpassed 1 million wishlists across all platforms–over four months ahead of its launch on January 15, 2027. This also makes it RGG Studio’s most wishlisted title of all time prior to launch.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is a 50-year action-adventure saga of men with nowhere to go and their desperate struggle to find a home. Unfolding across five cities and eras of modern Japan, players will utilize the raw brutality of an ever-changing combat system to survive, and musical talent to thrive as a showman.
The title will launch on January 14, 2027 for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam, and PlayStation 5. Pre-order and wishlist STRANGER THAN HEAVEN today!
Today, SEGA officially released the free Axel content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now race around the track as Axel from Crazy Taxi. Starting Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 PM PT and until Sunday, August 20 at 4:59 PM PT fans can jump in and the free Axel Content Drop includes the following:
During gamescom Opening Night Live, SEGA released a new trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour that gives fans a first look at the multiplayer action in the upcoming high-octane driving action game. In the newly revealed multiplayer modes, the city becomes a shared playground where rival drivers compete for passengers, battle for dominance of the streets, discover new shortcuts and create unforgettable moments of multiplayer Crazy Taxi chaos.
Axel won’t be hitting the streets alone. The trailer confirms the return of fan favorites Gena, B.D. Joe, and Gus, who are ready to tear through the city and compete for fares when the game arrives in 2027.
