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What’s better than one legend in Kamurocho? How about FOUR?! Today on SEGA Talk, we’re cracking open Yakuza 4 :4 protagonists, 4 fighting styles, and 4 times the drama! Don’t 4-get to settle in, because we’re diving right in!
According to Utsumi, the company has in recent years seen an increasing number of fans who don’t necessarily play games. While he mentions this is true of all of Sega’s IPs, he singles out the Like a Dragon series as an example. Like a Dragon-related merchandise has been performing extremely well for Sega, with about 60-70% of customers being women. Utsumi explains that this layer of the fanbase often becomes acquainted with Like a Dragon’s story and characters through official YouTube content or by watching streams by popular content creators, and “many of them have never actually played the games.”But even if someone has never played a game, Utsumi says Sega still considers them a fan and a “gamer.” The fact that people are growing interested in gaming franchises through different entry points is a benefit of Sega’s transmedia strategy, according to the president. Not only that, but Utsumi says that in some cases, engagement from such fans can be even higher than ...
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 ...
As with previous SEGA ATLUS events in Manila, the 2026 event features big photo spots, with the most eye-catching ones being the massive inflatables of Sonic, Shadow, and Jack Frost.While these inflatables will no doubt get the attention of mallgoers, these aren’t the only reasons to drop by. At the event, fans can take pics at more photo spots, including ones for the Persona series, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage, and the Yakuza series. In particular, the Yakuza display is quite striking, as it features a recreation of the iconic Kamurocho gate.Aside from photos, some of these booths feature ...
1. [NS2] Pokemon Winds / Waves – 594 votes2. [NS2] Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 472 votes3. [PS5] Persona 6 – 440 votes...5. [PS5] Persona 4 Revival – 403 votes...24. [PS5] Stranger Than Heaven – 74 votes...29. [NSW] Seifuku Kanojo 3 – 53 votes30. [PS5] Marvel’s Wolverine – 51 votes
SEGA: "From stepping into the world of Persona 4 Revival and Stranger Than Heaven, to getting behind the wheel in Crazy Taxi: World Tour, battling through Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 and surviving Alien: Isolation 2, we had an incredible week in Cologne.We also had plenty more to play, from Sonic Pico Park and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to Metaphor: ReFantazio and Total War: WARHAMMER III - Lords of the End Times.Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the show floor, including the games, the booth, the cosplayers and, most importantly, the fans who came to see us.Thanks to everyone who visited us at gamescom 2026. See you next time!"
The partnership includes a new animated Sonic the Hedgehog series for upper preschoolers, blending high-voltage comedy with emotional depth, produced by Sonic movie veterans. A live-action Crazy Taxi comedy movie is in the works from the Naked Gun reboot writers, promising hilariously crazy vibes. Rounding out the slate is a badass action drama film adaptation of Stranger Than Heaven, set in early 20th-century Japan about a foreigner's yakuza rise. Sega's Toru Nakahara and Netflix's Brandon Riegg highlighted the projects' appeal to fans through cute-cool characters and familiar worlds, building on past hits like Sonic Prime ...
The stream will feature:- Hiroyuki Sakamoto | STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Producer- Ryosuke Horii | STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Director- Haruka Mori | HostThree 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 ...
1. [NS2] Pokemon Winds / Waves – 657 votes2. [NS2] Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 504 votes3. [PS5] Persona 6 – 466 votes4. [PS5] Persona 4 Revival – 440 votes...26. [PS5] Stranger Than Heaven – 69 votes...28. [PS5] Marvel’s Wolverine – 60 votes29. [PS5] Tales of Eternia Remastered – 58 votes30. [NS2] Final Fantasy 7 Revelation – 50 votes
SEGA: "Last night, ahead of the opening of Tokyo Game Show 2026, we hosted the fully invite-only pre-party "SEGA TGS PARTY 2026."Inside the venue, photo panels from SEGA UNIVERSE were also set up, and alongside stage programs featuring titles like *Sonic*, *STRANGER THAN HEAVEN*, and *Crazy Taxi*, the event was buzzing with excitement from DJ sets by RAM RIDER and DÉ DÉ MOUSE playing tracks from Sega's classic titles.Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us.And today, September 17 (Thu), Tokyo Game Show 2026 officially kicks off at last!Business Days: September 17 (Thu) & 18 (Fri)Public Days: September 19 (Sat) to 21 (Mon/Holiday)We warmly look forward to welcoming all of you at the Sega/Atlus booth!"
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Stage Livestream2:40 PM (GMT+8)New information revealed!STRANGER THAN HEAVENRGG TV - TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026Masayoshi Yokoyama, Head of RGG Studio and Executive Director of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN's joined by members of RGG Studio to share the latest updates on the game.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Stage Livestream2:30 PM (GMT+8)SPECIAL STAGE with Takashi Ukaji & Tsuji ClassicSpecial guests Takashi Ukaji (Genzo Iwaki / Tadashi Hataoka) and Tsuji Classic (Suekichi) join us to share the latest updates on STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Stage Livestream11:30 AM (GMT+8)Gameplay Showcase with Kenny Omega3:20 PM (GMT+8)SPECIAL STAGE with Akio Otsuka & Yasukaze MotomiyaTune in for the latest updates on STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Stage Livestream12:10 PM (GMT+8)Gameplay Showcase with kson2:40 PM (GMT+8)SPECIAL STAGE with Takaya KurodaTune in for the latest updates on STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.A major panel for Sonic Pico Park revealed new playable characters—Big the Cat, Cream the Rabbit, and Cheese the Chao—alongside the first public hands-on demo opportunities.
Some events on Tokyo Game Show Day 5 were cancelled due to a typhoon, including Sonic35th live stage featuring Jun Senoue and Masashi Tsubakimoto. STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Stage LivestreamStreaming at 6:00 PM (GMT+8) is the expanded version of the STRANGER THAN HEAVEN stage program originally scheduled for Tokyo Game Show 2026.① Gameplay Showcase with Ushizawa② Special Last Stage with Yu Shirota & Dean Fujioka
