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Total War Celebrates 25 Years with Tides of Torment Expansion

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SEGA and Creative Assembly have announced Tides of Torment, a new content pack for Total War: WARHAMMER III launching December 4th. The release arrives the same day as the Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase, a special presentation celebrating the franchise’s legacy and revealing what’s next for the series. Tides of Torment introduces three new Legendary Lords representing the High Elves, Slaanesh, and Norsca, each with unique campaign mechanics, units, and stories. The announcement trailer teases a dark maritime theme with chaotic energy and plenty of new challenges for Immortal Empires players.

Alongside the paid content, all WARHAMMER III owners will get The Masque of Slaanesh as a free Legendary Lord in Patch 7.0. The update also includes legacy improvements for the High Elves, Slaanesh, and Norsca factions. SEGA confirmed that the 25th Anniversary Showcase will feature new fantasy and historical project reveals along with developer commentary. More details on how to watch will be shared December 1st, so mark your calendars. December 4th is shaping up to be a big day for Total War fans.

[Via Sega Press Release]

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Join SEGA/ATLUS at Anime Expo 2025 for Panels, Performances, and More!

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Are you local in the L.A. area and attending this year’s Anime Expo? Be sure to stop by the convention center and join SEGA/ATLUS with several line-up of panels and activations for fans at the Los Angeles Convention Center Show Floor from July 3-6. The panels and activations includes:

  • COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing Cheer Screening
  • HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Fan Meeting
  • The Official Persona5: The Phantom X Panel Featuring Lyn’s Live Performance
  • Persona Music Experience with Lyn Inaizumi
  • Like a Dragon/Yakuza Pool Party
  • SEGA/ATLUS Booth
  • Little Akihabara Pop-Up

More information on the SEGA/ATLUS AX25 lineup can be found below!

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Two Point Hospital Review: Laughter (And Good Gameplay) Is the Best Medicine (PC/Steam)

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Over the past few months, I’ve been digging in to my backlog of games that I have purchased in the past and never got around to them. Doing so, I’m glad that I did as it expands my game knowledge and peaks interest in other genres I’ve never even considered. One of those games was Two Point Hospital, which if you asked me a few years ago if I was ever going to play it, I would have said probably not. Unfortunately, I wrote it off as generic and since it was focused as a PC resource management sim, I never really gave it any attention. Come to January of 2024 and I played a small indie game called dotAGE and it was about taking care of a village of people and preparing them for future doom and disaster events. It was the only full game I’ve had played in the genre and it let me open up the flood gates for more games in similar fashion. Having played the Sims in the past, TPH may be thought of as a clone or ripoff of it and that can’t be further from the truth. In my opinion, it was if you combined the RM system from dotAGE and other games like it and the customization of your world/home in the Sims. And what you get is an amazing, hilarious, and fun game for hours on end building hospitals to your liking and style.

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SONIC WEEKLY: Ports & Versions w/ BLAZE HEDGEHOG

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Blaze Hedgehog (Ryan Bloom) joins in this week! We talk about the best ways to play games like Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and more, plus we cover the latest Sonic and SEGA news with a few laughs along the way. We also contemplate the Sega Genesis being your cool older brother’s console; Sonic 4: Episode 3; E.G.G.M.A.N.; and the fractal brokenness of the Sonic Adventure ports.

For more episodes, search SONIC WEEKLY on your favorite podcast service!

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Metaphor: ReFantazio and Like a Dragon GDC Lectures Free to View on GDC Vault

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SEGA and ATLUS have made their latest Game Developers Conference (GDC) lectures available to watch for free on the GDC Vault! No account is needed, and fans of Metaphor: ReFantazio and Like a Dragon can now dive into rare behind-the-scenes insights on how SEGA / ATLUS craft their visual styling, gameplay and game worlds in their acclaimed titles.

These talks cover everything from evolving the genre of RPG command battle systems and crafting a unique visual identity for ATLUS’ new fantasy IP, to how RGG Studio consistently delivers story-driven games on a tight production schedule. Click the provided links to watch and learn more behind the scenes!

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SONIC WEEKLY: Sonic & SEGA Fandom w/ KORI-MARU

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This week, we’re joined by KORI-MARU to reminisce about Sonic the Hedgehog and other favorite SEGA franchises. We also cover DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #2 (with a spoiler warning and skip option), and the recent episodes of Chao Tales. All that plus your weekly Rings of Saturn update too. This is a fun one, folks!

For more episodes, search SONIC WEEKLY on your podcast service of preference.

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SONIC WEEKLY: TailsTube, ChaoTales, and Nintendo Switch 2

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This week, Sonic Weekly is catching up on the ‘net! Since our last episode, Sonic has posted two animated shorts, and oh yeah, there was a big Nintendo presentation too. All that, plus Rings of Saturn is back!

For more episodes, search SONIC WEEKLY on your podcast service of choice!

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Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast Tees Launch at Don Quijote

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Alright, fellow Sega faithful! Dust off your VMUs and plug in those 6-button controllers, because Don Quijote is about to drop a pixel-perfect power-up for your wardrobe!

Yes, you heard right! Our beloved Sega consoles are getting the fashion treatment, courtesy of a collaboration with the legendary discount haven, Don Quijote. Get ready with three sleek, limited-edition black tees, each paying homage to the iconic Mega Drive (or Genesis), Saturn, and Dreamcast.

For a mere 2,199 yen (that’s roughly $14.61), you can snag these threads in sizes L and XL. Each shirt boasts a subtle chest logo, a bold back graphic, and—as if that wasn’t enough—a bonus sticker of the console’s logo to slap on your console, laptop, or wherever your Sega spirit takes you.

But here’s the kicker: these are Don Quijote exclusives! So, if you’re planning a pilgrimage to Japan, set your GPS for your nearest Donki and be there bright and early. These treasures drop sequentially from March 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM JST, and they won’t stick around forever.

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SEGA Crowned Metacritic’s Publisher of the Year 2024

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In 2024, SEGA delivered an impressive lineup of games, solidifying its position as a powerhouse in the gaming industry. The year began with the highly acclaimed releases of Persona 3 Reload and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latter of which expanded the Yakuza franchise by taking its beloved characters to new international settings. Over the summer, SEGA continued its winning streak with the multiplatform release of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengence, which had previously been exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. However, the crown jewel of Sega’s year was Metaphor: ReFantazio, a brand-new IP from Atlus that garnered widespread praise and multiple awards for its innovative story and gameplay. These successes not only showcased Sega’s ability to reinvent its franchises but also its commitment to delivering fresh, high-quality experiences. Not surprising, SEGA has announced they will be focusing more on these two properties. 

SEGA’s stellar year culminated in it being named Metacritic’s Publisher of the Year, a title it has now won multiple times in the past. Metacritic calculates this award by averaging each publisher’s game scores and factoring in the ratio of positive to negative reviews. With a total of 325.5 points, SEGA surged from 9th place in 2023 to claim the top spot in 2024. This victory marks another milestone in Sega’s history, as it previously won the award in 2020, thanks to hits like Persona 5 Royal and Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Capcom, the 2023 winner, came close to repeating its success with 323 points, while Microsoft also made significant strides, climbing to 9th place with 301 points. Sega’s 2024 triumph underscores its consistent ability to produce critically acclaimed games and reaffirms its legacy as one of the industry’s most respected publishers.

 

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SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Surpasses One Million Units

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With SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS officially releasing to all major platforms today, SEGA has announced that the title has surpassed one million units in worldwide sales!

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS brings together Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic, and Shadow in an all-new collection featuring iconic 2D and 3D Sonic levels within two completely unique experiences, making it a standout game for 2024.

In the newest entry to the Sonic franchise, players will dive deep into Shadow’s dark past in a brand-new story campaign introducing never-before-seen abilities for the character, while also experiencing a complete remaster of the original Sonic Generations for the latest console era.

Check out the official press release on the announcement in the next section of the article.

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