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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Story Trailer Revealed Showcasing Joe Musashi’s Quest For Vengeance

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SEGA revealed new story details for their upcoming 2D action platformer SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™. Featuring gorgeous artwork from the team at Lizardcube, the new story trailer introduces the game’s premise as well as some mysterious new characters, setting the scene for ninja master Joe Musashi’s quest for vengeance.

The trailer illustrates protagonist Joe Musashi’s tragic story, taking viewers through the loss of his village and the deadly curse placed upon the Oboro Clan. Left with nothing, his sole focus becomes defeating those responsible for burning his village to the ground – Lord Ruse and the ENE Corp. However, the path ahead holds many challenges, for Lord Ruse wields a powerful stolen artifact that grants him immortality. Nothing and no one can stand in his way… or can they? Rise to the challenge and become the ultimate ninja when SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launches on August 29, 2025.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is available now for pre-order on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam for $29.99 USD. It will be available for pre-order on Nintendo eShop at a later date. Fans who pre-order the game will receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and Fortune Hunter Amulet. Physical editions of the game, including a special Collector’s Edition, will be available for pre-order from Limited Run Games starting May 30, 2025.

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SEGA Unveils Brand New Sonic the Hedgehog Fan Celebration with “Racing Around the World”

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Today, SEGA announced its latest brand campaign for Sonic the Hedgehog, Racing Around the World, which pays homage to Sonic the Hedgehog’s trademark characteristics of speed and attitude and supports the upcoming video game, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. To kick off the campaign, SEGA has partnered with Red Bull to create a thrilling stunt racing film, which features globally renowned high-speed stunt driver Brandon Semenuk, along with fun easter eggs from Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. You can check out the film here.

The Racing Around the World campaign celebrates decades of Sonic’s iconic racing speed and is set to electrify fans with new levels of acceleration. Fans can also expect new racing-inspired brand partnerships, upcoming mobile game events, merchandise, and much more to come. Check out the full press release about the new Sonic campaign for more details!

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New SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Stage “Neo City” Revealed!

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Today, SEGA released a new video for their upcoming 2D action platformer SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, showcasing the game’s Neo City stage, and giving fans another peek into one of the many visually stunning hand-drawn worlds created by the team at Lizardcube.

In this stage, prepare to leap, dodge, and battle your way across the rooftops of Neo City! Track your enemies from the shadows, mark your next target, and unleash your vengeance with every strike. The stage is also filled with nods and easter eggs. How many were you able to spot?

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2025 and is available for pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

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Dive Deeper into RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army with The Principles of Raidou Video Series

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Today, ATLUS released a new video for their upcoming supernatural action RPG RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of The Soulless Army™, showcasing the historical Taisho Era Capital setting and the allied demons players will meet on their journey. 

In the new video, Devil Summoner Rasputin introduces players to detective Raidou Kuzunoha and shines a light on the mysteries he will encounter during his investigation, the function of demons like Jack Frost and Muu Shuwuu and key gameplay functions like demon fusion and devil charts. 

Fans looking to learn more about the upcoming game can keep an eye out for a second Principles of Raidou video about the battle system on May 27, 2025 and a third episode highlighting the story and characters on June 3, 2025 on our ATLUS West YouTube channel.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of The Soulless Army will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Steam and Xbox Series X|S on June 19, 2025, and is available to pre-order now.

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Take a Behind the Scenes look at SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance from Lizardcube!

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SEGA has uploaded the first behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance featuring the creative minds at Lizardcube, makers of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and Streets of Rage 4, as they discuss their unique approach to bringing the story and art to life in this new entry of the series.

SHINOBI: Art of Vegeance will be available on PlayStation 4 | 5, Xbox Series X|S/One, Nintendo Switch & Steam on August 29. Pre-order your copy here!

Let us know your thoughts and excitement on Shinobi: Art of Vengeance so far in our comment section below!

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ATLUS Announces Persona5: The Phantom X, Launching June 26, 2025

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Today, SEGA and ATLUS announced that Persona5: The Phantom X will be launching on PC and mobile on June 26, 2025. In this unique turn-based RPG set in the world of Persona 5, players will lead a double life as a student and a Phantom Thief with a brand-new protagonist and band of Phantom Thieves.

Check out more information and screenshots of the game in the next section of the article.

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Geek Out Collaborates with SEGA to bring Like a Dragon to Roblox

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Geek Out has announced that they will be collaborating with SEGA Corporation to develop a Like a Dragon themed experience on the Roblox platform. This exciting project brings the world of Like a Dragon into Roblox as an licensed experience.

With the series being known for its mature storytelling and exploration of complex themes such as love, humanity, and betrayal, Geek Out’s goal is to deliver the unique charm of Like a Dragon freshly and engagingly, leveraging the power of Roblox’s interactive world.

Geek Out will share more information regarding the project on their social media with updates. This won’t be the first SEGA IP to be included into Roblox as Sonic Speed Simulator is game that SEGA launched on the platform.

Let us know your thoughts on the announcement in our comment section!

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Virtua Fighter Direct Recap – New VF Game Details, VF5 R.E.V.O. Goes Multiplatform with Crossplay, Merch, and More!

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SEGA just dropped a wave of exciting news during today’s Virtua Fighter Direct, and fans of the legendary 3D fighting series have plenty to be hyped about with new character reveals for the New Virtua Fighter Project to multiplatform crossplay support and new merch, here’s everything that was announced.

Virtua Fighter’s iconic Canadian pro-wrestler, Wolf Hawkfield, is officially returning to the ring in the upcoming New Virtua Fighter Project. This marks his first appearance since Virtua Fighter 5, and he’s been given a dramatic visual overhaul, courtesy of the incredibly talented Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Art Team. SEGA also shared behind-the-scenes insights into the game’s new art direction, offering fans a glimpse at the design philosophy driving the next evolution of Virtua Fighter.

Legacy VF producer Seiji Aoki took the stage to announce that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. What makes the announcement even more exciting is that all platforms will feature full crossplay support and will be implemented across all platforms, ensuring players can challenge each other no matter where they play.

SEGA also unveiled a fresh wave of Virtua Fighter merchandise, including a sick T-shirt lineup featuring series protagonist Akira Yuki and new soundtracks available on Spotify. Additionally, the Virtua Fighter Open Championship was officially announced, with NVIDIA sponsoring the event. Several qualifying tournament venues were revealed, kicking off what promises to be an exciting competitive season for Virtua Fighter players worldwide!

What did you think of today’s Virtua Fighter Direct? Which announcement got you the most hyped? Let us know in the comments below!

 

 

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SEGA Announces Second Virtua Fighter Direct for May 11

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SEGA is set to host the second Virtua Fighter Direct live stream this Sunday, May 11, at 10 AM EDT / 7 AM PST, promising fresh updates on the legendary 3D fighting series.

The first VF Direct, held back in December following The Game Awards, focused on the reveal of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. (Ultimate Showdown Ver. 2.0) for consoles and PC. That event gave longtime fans a glimpse at the franchise’s next evolution while teasing what’s to come for Virtua Fighter’s future.

Earlier this year, SEGA showcased a brief concept video of the next Virtua Fighter title during Nvidia’s CES 2025 presentation, illustrating the visual leap from the original 1999-era graphics to the capabilities of today’s hardware—further proof that development is well underway.

Hints of a new Virtua Fighter game were first dropped last year when SEGA’s head of transmedia, Justin Scarpone, mentioned it during an interview as part of the company’s broader push to revive its classic franchises.

What would you all like to see in the second Virtua Fighter Direct this weekend? New gameplay, characters, or merchandise? Let us know in the comments below!

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RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Reveals New Details on Key Characters, Locations, and Features

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Atlus has unveiled new information and screenshots for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, the enhanced version of the cult classic Devil Summoner entry, highlighting fully-voiced characters, detailed environments, and gameplay additions that expands the experience.

The Demonic Designations: Summoner Titles will also be released post-launch on July 3 for free. It will include 10 total fan-voted titles for Raidou (7 from North America and 3 from Southeast Asia) and are handpicked from submissions in a special social media promotion that took place earlier. Winning titles will be announced in the near future.

ATLUS also launched the “Mysterious Cases” sweepstakes for Summoners Guild members in the U.S. and Canada, running from May 9 to June 20. Fans can solve three Raidou-themed puzzles for a chance to win a retro Raiho plushie, perfect for collectors. Details can be found here!

Hit the next section of the article to check out further new details and screenshots on RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. Pre-order RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army today!

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SEGA & RGG Studio Reveal “Bubble” by Shōnan no Kaze & First Look at Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut English Dub

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SEGA & RGG Studio had revealed the return of “Bubble” by Shōnan no Kaze for Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut which was originally used for the Japanese release of the original game and cut from the western release. Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut will also feature a brand-new English dub and showcases voice performances by Yong Yea as Kazuma Kiryu and Matthew Mercer as Goro Majima as well as Akira Nishikiyama (Kaiji Tang) and Osamu Kashiwagi (David Hayter).

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is launching with Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th with pre-orders available now. The definitive edition of the critically acclaimed origin story in the series will include never-before-seen cutscenes, new online multiplayer mode, English voiceover, plus French, Italian, German, and Spanish text. Check out a preview of the English VO cast below!

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SEGA and JAKKS Pacific Announce Toy Line for DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Crossover; Hitting Shelves Fall 2025

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Today, SEGA and JAKKS Pacific announced an exciting new toy line that celebrates the popular DC x Sonic the Hedgehog crossover comic series. This collaboration brings together two iconic worlds – Sonic the Hedgehog and DC’s Justice League.

Fans can look forward to this collection featuring fan-favorite characters including Sonic, Shadow and Tails, alongside members of DC’s Justice League, including Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, when the toy line debuts in stores and online in Fall 2025.

Check out further details about the toy line collaboration through the press release here.

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SEGA’s First Store, SEGA Store Shanghai, Opens Today

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The world’s first official SEGA store, SEGA Store Shanghai, has opened today. The store features a variety of in-store experiences, including original merchandise designed with local flair, interactive displays, and memorable photo opportunities.

SEGA established its Transmedia Business Unit in April 2024, expanding the company’s legendary IP portfolio spanning 65 years into other forms of media beyond gaming to provide fresh and exciting new content to fans across the globe.

Beginning with the launch of SEGA’s first official store in Shanghai, the company is considering further expansion in other areas such as Shibuya, Japan as it brings their transmedia strategy into real-world experiences.

 

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SEGA and Sam Procrastinates Share the History of Sonic Racing with New Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Footage!

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SEGA has teamed up with Sonic Content Creator, Sam Procrastinates, to share the history of Sonic Racing video games in preparation of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds including new gameplay footage from the upcoming game revealing new courses and gear!

What is your favorite Sonic Racing game and what do you think of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds so far? Let us know in the comments! Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will be available on all major platforms soon. Wishlist the game today!

Wishlist Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Today!

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