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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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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie title revealed to be… Sonic the Hedgehog 4! Jim Carrey is back!

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Paramount has posted a new teaser trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, and while it is no surprise that Amy Rose and Metal Sonic will be in the film, we do get confirmation that Jim Carrey will return as Doctor Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik and James Marsden and Tika Sumpter will return as the Wachowskis. The teaser also puts to rest any speculation that they would retitle the movie to Sonic CD (yes, that was a real rumor).

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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 Racing: CrossWorlds New Free Characters Update Reveals Red, Majima, Arle and More!

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SEGA has revealed new details about the upcoming Patch 3 update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, including a lineup of free downloadable content arriving in the months ahead. Players can look forward to racing as several fan-favorite characters from across the SEGA universe. The free additions will feature crossovers with well-known characters from franchises that include Angry Birds, Yakuza and Puyo Puyo! Additionally, SEGA is adding a playlist of classic SEGA racing tunes!

The content will begin rolling out as part of the Patch 3 update, which is scheduled to go live on Wednesday, March 18 at 5 PM PT. Once the update launches, all players will be able to download the new content at no additional cost. SEGA says additional details about the upcoming characters and content drops will be shared closer to release.

After the break, a full listing of the content to drop in the coming months!

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SEGA News Bits Live: SEGA Planned a Saturn 32X!?

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On this chill episode of SEGA News Bits Live, we look back at the past few weeks of SEGA news including more Sonic crossovers, the return of Infinite and news of a planned SEGA Saturn 32X-style add-on.

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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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Former Sega hardware engineers Kenji Tosaki and Junichi Naoi confirmed a Saturn Graphics Accelerator was in development

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Ever heard the rumor that Sega was working on a Saturn add-on to enhance its graphics? I hadn’t. Apparently it really happened, though, or at least someone tried to make it happen.

In an interview with Japanese outlet Beep21, former Sega hardware designers Kenji Tosaki and Junichi Naoi confirmed that Sega really had sought out to create an add-on to help the Sega Saturn produce much better graphics than it could on its own. Essentially, this would’ve been the same thing for the Saturn that the 32X was for the Genesis/Mega-Drive, in that it would have its own line of Saturn games that would require it be attached to the console in order for those games to function. What’s more, the cancelled Saturn version of Shenmue, as well as a planned Saturn port of Virtua Fighter 3, were both planned to utilize it.

These two had quite a lot to say about this cancelled hardware expansion, so join us after the break if you wanna hear more.

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The Chaotix Casefiles Episode 7 – “The Case of the Red Specter” Teases the Thief’s Identity

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Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles continues to build toward its biggest reveal yet with the release of Episode 7 – “The Case of the Red Specter,” now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and major podcast platforms.

In this latest episode, Sonic the Hedgehog and Vector the Crocodile remain trapped just as the mystery reaches a critical moment. Vector believes he’s finally uncovered the true identity of the thief responsible for the recent crimes—but escaping their predicament is easier said than done.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team bands together to rescue their friends before it’s too late. With the situation growing more dangerous by the minute, the question remains: is Dr. Eggman the only obstacle standing in their way, or is there something even more mysterious behind the case? Fans can find out by listening to Episode 7 of The Chaotix Casefiles now.

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The Chaotix Confront Sage in Episode 6 of The Chaotix Casefiles

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Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles continues its high-stakes storyline with the release of Episode 6, now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and podcast platforms.

In this latest installment, the Chaotix Detective Agency finally tracks down the secret lair of Dr. Eggman himself. But infiltrating the base is only the beginning of their problems. Waiting for them inside is Eggman’s AI daughter, Sage, and she’s far from pleased to see unexpected visitors.

With tensions rising and the investigation reaching a critical turning point, Episode 6 of The Chaotix Casefiles pushes the mystery into dangerous new territory. Fans won’t want to miss this explosive chapter as the team faces one of their biggest threats yet.

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Catch the Virtua Fighter Open Championship Finals on Livestream!

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After a series-first yearlong circuit of tournaments around the globe, the VIRTUA FIGHTER Open Championship series concludes on Sunday, March 1 with the Global Finals! The stakes are high for competitors: first place will receive a $100,000 cash prize.

Ten of the finest Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage players will meet in Japan for the final showdown, including top Japanese competitors Akani Shiwapo, Tonchan and Isabashi Zangief, as well as North American and European contenders GentlemanThief, HIMA and NERO.

The Global Finals begin with the final playoff stage of the top 4 competitors starting at 12:20 am PST on March 1. The full tournament will be livestreamed via the Virtua Fighter YouTube channel.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Free Tangle & Whisper Content Drop Officially Available Now!

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Today, SEGA officially released Tangle & Whisper as playable racers for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now race around the track as everyone’s fan-favorite duo from the popular IDW comic series!

The free Tangle & Whisper Content Drop includes the following:

  • Tangle & Whisper as playable characters
  • Two new Tangle & Whisper themed songs added to the Jukebox:
  • “Character Select”
  • “Result”
  • Special emotes and sounds

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

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Episode 5 of The Chaotix Casefiles Leaves the Team Stranded and Reunites With a Familiar Face

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Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Files continues its unfolding mystery with the release of Episode 5, now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and major podcast platforms.

In this latest chapter, things quite literally fall out of the sky as the Chaotix Copter crash-lands in a mysterious meadow, leaving Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee stranded and searching for answers. Just when the team begins to regroup, a mysterious light barrels toward them at high speed—raising more questions than ever. But the real shock comes moments later: could that incoming figure really be Gemerl?

With the investigation spiraling into unexpected territory, Episode 5 of The Chaotix Casefiles delivers another cliffhanger fans won’t want to miss.

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