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STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Xbox Showcases New Details on the World, Story and Cast of Characters!

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SEGA and RGG Studio’s STRANGER THAN HEAVEN just aired a massive showcase in partnership with Xbox, showing off 30 minutes on the upcoming game’s story, combat and star-studded theme song.

The broadcast also revealed the dates and locations of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN’s five eras, and an international cast headlined by Yu Shirota, Dean Fujioka, Snoop Dogg, Moeka Hoshi, Tori Kelly, Akio Otsuka, Tokuma Nishioka, Satoshi Fujihara, Cordell Broadus, Ado and Bunta Sugawara.

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will also be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5 this Winter. Players can wishlist the game now on the Microsoft Store and other platform storefronts. Full details and new screenshots can be found in the press release below.

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LEGO & SEGA Releasing SEGA Genesis Console on June 1

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SEGA and LEGO announced the new SEGA Genesis Console, which will be available for purchase on June 1, 2026, for $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99. The model is inspired by and pays homage to SEGA’s original gaming console, an icon for gamers worldwide.

Bringing together the best of creativity and a love for retro gaming, this 479-piece display model allows builders to customise their creation into either the SEGA Genesis or SEGA Mega Drive version, complete with detachable controllers and decorative stickers.

Check out the full press release of SEGA and LEGO’s SEGA Genesis console here.

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Tune In Wed, May 6 @ 4pm PT for Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN

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Next Wednesday, May 6 at 4pm PT, Xbox will be dedicating a whole new show to a very special project from SEGA’s RGG Studio. ‘Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN’ will bring us inside the minds behind the game, offering details and insights on the game’s story, world, characters, and more from the developers and cast bringing us this hugely ambitious new game.

  • What time does it begin? Wednesday, May 6, at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern (May 7 at 12am UK time)
  • How do I watch? Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will be available through a variety of outlets, including:
  • http://YouTube.com/Xbox (available in 4K 60FPS – EN & JP)
  • Twitch.tv/Xbox
  • Twitch.tv/XboxASL
  • Regional Xbox channels around the world

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Free Captain Majima Content Drop Available on April 29

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Today, SEGA officially announced that the free Captain Majima content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 PM PT. Players will be able to compete for first place as Captain Majima! Starting Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PT and until Sunday, May 3, 4:59 PM PT fans can jump in and earn festival points for decals, gadgets and more! The free Captain Majima Content Drop includes the following:

  • Goro Majima (Captain Majima) as a playable character
  • Goro Majima (Captain Majima)’s vehicle, the Goromaru
  • Special emotes and sounds

Additionally, new players can get in on the action during the Sonic Racing: CrossWorld’s Steam Free Weekend starting on Thursday, April 30 at 10:00 AM PT through Monday, May 4 10:00 AM PT. Sonic Racing: CrossWorld’s will also be featured in SEGA’s Steam Golden Week Sale from Thursday, April 23 at 10:00 AM PT through Thursday, May 7 at 10:00 AM PT, where racers can pick up the title at 40% off.

Players who own either the Standard (physical or digital) or Digital Deluxe versions of the game will automatically receive the free Captain Majima Content Drop. Please ensure that the game is updated to the latest version for the content to be downloaded properly.

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SEGA Launches “SEGA Universe” to Spotlight Legacy IPs and Anniversaries through various projects

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SEGA has launched a brand-new initiative project called “SEGA Universe“ to celebrate anniversaries of certain legacy IPs with new various projects down the line such as OutRun, Streets of Rage, NiGHTS into Dreams, Sakura Wars and many more. SEGA Universe is a project based on the concept of “NO OLD, STAY GOLD” that are still loved by fans. SEGA plans to focus on titles that will celebrate their anniversary in 2026 and will develop an anniversary project and deliver nostalgic yet new entertainment content.

Judging from the newly released concept movie trailer, some spotted hints of possible merchandise tied to NiGHTS into Dreams and Sakura Wars might be in the works. With the official site now live and more details rolling out, it’s clear SEGA is gearing up for a full celebration for its legacy IPs. What other projects do you think SEGA could have in the works for these (or other) classic IPs? Drop your predictions and thoughts in the comments below!

 

 

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Angry Birds’ Red Joins the Race Today!

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SEGA officially released the free Angry Birds content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now fly high around the track as Red. Starting tomorrow Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 PM PT and until Sunday, April 19, 4:59 PM PT fans can jump in and earn festival points for decals, gadgets and more! The free Angry Birds Content Drop includes the following:

  • Red from Angry Birds as a playable character
  • Red’s vehicle, the Super Roaster
  • Special emotes and sounds, including 3 new songs added to the Jukebox:
  • “Go! Theme”
  • “Go! Theme (Final Lap)”
  • “Angry Birds Theme”

Players who own either the Standard (physical or digital) or Digital Deluxe versions of the game will automatically receive the free Angry Birds Content Drop. Please ensure that the game is updated to the latest version for the content to be downloaded properly.

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC Review – An Expansion That Pays Homage To SEGA’s Legacy and Offers Greater Challenges!

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As one of the five legacy games to be released under the SEGA Power Surge initiative, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is one of the best action video games in the franchise that came out within the last year. Released in August 2025, the game earned widespread critical acclaim with Metacritic scores in the high 80s (87–88), making it the highest-rated Shinobi title of all time and one of the strongest action-platformers of 2025. This success underscores SEGA’s renewed commitment to reviving its classic IPs with high-quality modern experiences.

With the SEGA Villains Stage DLC releasing tomorrow on April 3rd, I had some time playing the latest expansion through early access, courtesy of SEGA. Check out the latest review covering SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC and what to expect from this upcoming DLC expansion.

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STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Debuts Extended Trailer, Announces Special Broadcast May 6

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SEGA unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) title STRANGER THAN HEAVEN at today’s Xbox Partner Preview.

Additionally, SEGA and Xbox announced Xbox Presents: A special look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, a first-of-its-kind standalone broadcast deep diving into the new title, which will air on May 6, 2026 at 4 p.m. PST.

Full details can be found in the press release below.

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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2

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SEGA has officially launched Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch 2, marking the debut of the beloved 3D fighting series on a Nintendo platform!

This definitive release features full cross-play, rollback netcode support, new moves and combos, balance updates, and key improvements to the training mode.

Additionally, a new free demo is now available today for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, providing access to 6 playable fighters, an opportunity to try out Arcade, Training and World Stage mode (up to Booth 2).

Full details can be found in the press release below.

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Mega Man and Proto Man Arrives in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Today!

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SEGA officially released the Mega Man Pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now race as the titular Mega Man or Proto Man inspired by the iconic video game franchise. The Mega Man Pack includes the following:

  • Mega Man and Proto Man as playable characters

  • The Rush Roadstar Vehicle

  • Mega Man Wily Castle Course

  • New Mega Man-inspired Music Tracks:

    • Wily Castle

    • Mega Man Character Select

    • Mega Man: Result

  • Six different emotes per character

Players who own the Digital Deluxe Edition will automatically receive the Mega Man Pack as part of the Season Pass. For those who want to take part in the Mega Man action, the entire Season Pass is separately available for $29.99 USD, which includes access to even more exciting characters, vehicles, and courses. Players can also purchase the standalone Mega Man Pack for $5.99 USD.

Players who do not own the Mega Man Pack will still be able to compete online against those who do and will be able to race on the Mega Man course against the Mega Man 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, and Nintendo Switch™ Lite starting at $59.99 USD. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is also available digitally for players at $69.99 USD and the physical version will be available tomorrow, March 26, 2026.

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Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu Live-Action Drama – All Episodes Now Available!

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Today, SEGA announced that all three episodes of the live-action drama Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu is now available on the official SEGA YouTube channel. The series is a special collaboration between Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and the creators of the hit Japanese video series Nihon Touitsu, which depicts Japan’s yakuza society.

Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu

Originally released exclusively in Japan, the three-episode drama follows the events leading up to the latest release in RGG Studio’s beloved Like a Dragon & Yakuza series Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, which launched on February 12 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

The main cast includes Yasufumi Motomiya (Kazuma Kiryu), Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi (Goro Majima), Kazuhiro Nakaya (Akira Nishikiyama) and Kenji Matsuda (Makoto Date).

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC Trailer Revealed + Free Update; Coming on April 3rd!

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The stage is set for three epic showdowns! Today SEGA® and Lizardcube officially announced that the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™ SEGA Villains Stage DLC will release on April 3, 2026 for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch. Master of the ninja arts Joe Musashi will face his fiercest battles yet as he takes on three legendary SEGA foes: the ruthless giant Death Adder (Golden Axe™), the “mad dog” of Shimano Goro Majima (Like a Dragon™/Yakuza™) and the evil genius Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog™).

The SEGA Villains Stage DLC will take players through exciting new stages featuring stunning worlds inspired by beloved SEGA franchises. The DLC will include:

  • Three new bosses
  • Five new stages
  • Two new Boss Rush modes
  • Three new ninpo
  • Three new outfits
  • Six new music tracks

The SEGA Villains Stage DLC is included with purchase of the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. Players who own the Standard Edition of the game can get in on the action by purchasing the DLC as a standalone item ($9.99 MSRP USD) or as an upgrade pack ($11.99 MSRP USD) when the DLC releases on April 3, 2026. For more details on pricing and availability, please refer to the respective platform product pages.

Free Update Patch

Alongside the DLC release on April 3rd, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will also receive a free update patch. The patch will add a “Hardcore Mode” and combat system adjustments, and includes updates to character outlines, map and tutorial display features.

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The Chaotix Casefiles Finale Brings The Case of The Red Specter to an End

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Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles reaches its dramatic conclusion with the release of the finale of the audio drama, now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and podcast platforms.

After a series of mysterious thefts, close calls, and unexpected twists, the Chaotix Detective Agency finally uncovers the true identity of the shapeshifting thief behind the case. But with time running out and the stakes higher than ever, Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee must act fast if they hope to stop the culprit before it’s too late.

With the mystery finally coming to a head, the finale of The Chaotix Casefiles brings the investigation to an exciting conclusion that longtime Sonic fans won’t want to miss.

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Sonic Rumble Gets A New Title Update with Changes + Smurf Crossover Event

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Today, SEGA announced that the multiplayer party game Sonic Rumble, now available on iOS, Android, Google Play, and Steam, will host a limited-time event, The Smurfs Crossover Event, beginning March 16, 2026.

Along with the collaboration event, a major update will be included as well. In addition to introducing the new game mode Party Rumble, the update will also add a new Toy Capsules system and implement various gameplay enhancements to further evolve players’ experience. With this update, the game will officially relaunch under the title Sonic Rumble Party.

During the event period starting Monday, March 16 at 1 AM PT until Wednesday, April 15 at 1 AM PT, exclusive Smurfs collaboration Skins will be available in the Event Pass and Red Star Ring Shop. Players will be able to join battles as Smurfs characters as well as participate in special collaboration stages.

Check for more info on the latest updated features to Sonic Rumble Party here.

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