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SEGA Releases New Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Competition-Themed Trailer

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Today, SEGA released a new action-packed trailer, giving players a deeper look into what competition feels and plays like in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, as well as another sneak peek into the latest addition to the ever-growing Season Pass roster, Pac-Man. The trailer is filled with unpredictable rivalries amongst fan-favorite Sonic characters and highlights unrevealed game modes including Time Trials and Race Park.

In addition, it was announced yesterday that an Open Network Test will be live starting Friday, August 29, 2025, until Monday, September 1, 2025. Players around the world can race as Sonic and friends for free on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The Open Network Test is not available for PS4 or Xbox One users. For more details about the Open Network Test, please visit HERE.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals New PAC-MAN Trailer and Upcoming Open Network Test

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The Blur Blur is drifting into gamescom 2025! Today, SEGA released a new high-speed trailer revealing that PAC-MAN and his iconic rival ghosts will be joining the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season Pass roster. Players will not only be able to play as PAC-MAN, but they can also race on a track inspired by the video game icon’s modern and classic arcade-era games.

In addition, SEGA announced that they are hosting an Open Network Test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds from Friday, August 29 to Monday, September 1, giving players around the world an opportunity to race as Sonic and friends. Learn more about the Open Network Test HERE.

For more details on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ presence at gamescom 2025, check out the full press release below.

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DLC Dr. Eggman Stage Revealed, YDB Music Trailer & Speedrun Challenge Kicks Off!

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Who’s that lurking in the shadows? Prepare to unleash the power of the Shinobi and face off against legendary bosses in the SEGA® Villains Stage of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™!

The first challenger stepping forward to take on Joe Musashi is the evil genius from the Sonic the Hedgehog™ series, Dr. Eggman. Pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance now to save 10% and unlock the SEGA Villains Stage when it releases early 2026.

More enemies will be revealed, so keep your eye out for more updates and click here for more info!

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SONIC WEEKLY: Sonic Frontiers 2 Wish List

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Grant is back! Bo shares a big find in the Playstation “E.T.” game, while David riffs on recent Sonic the Hedgehog collaborations, from Timberland to the last issue of DC x Sonic the Hedgehog. And prompted by the mailbag, everyone pitches ideas for a potential Sonic Frontiers 2.

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

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SEGA Talk Podcast #168: Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator

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On this episode, we’re beaming up Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator! You might remember this gem from the arcades, a groundbreaking 1983 title from none other than SEGA. We’ll dive into its innovative vector-graphics gameplay, that iconic first-person cockpit, and the thrill of defending starbases from relentless Klingon attackers.

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Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have your memories read on the show, select the games we talk about!

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SEGA Reveals First Look At New Virtua Fighter Project’s Combat Gameplay At EVO Las Vegas 2025

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Premiering at EVO Las Vegas 2025, we got our first look of the combat gameplay of the New Virtua Fighter Project featuring Akira Yuki and Stella squaring off in the game’s training stage. The combat gameplay showcased some unique mechanics and animations showing us the innovation of realism that Ryu Ga Gotoku is aiming for in this latest installment of the Virtua Fighter series. More details on the New Virtua Fighter Project will be revealed at this year’s Tokyo Game Show!

Also, if you’ve missed the news on Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage announcement, you can check out details on this article here.

What did you all think of the combat gameplay? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments!

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SEGA Announces Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2; Releases Oct 30

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Legacy Virtua Fighter Chief Producer, Seiji Aoki, announced Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage during the EVO Showcase and will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 30 with Nintendo Switch 2 at a later date. Not only that this latest version of VF5 R.E.V.O. will feature cross-play functionality, but it will also include new mode and features such as a new single player mode called “World Stage” where both new and veteran players can battle through tournaments around the world with CPU players based on legendary tournament players, improved training modes, Dural as a playable DLC character.

In addition, a closed beta test for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage cross-play features will be available to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in early September where anyone with a SEGA Account can join for free during the test and earn an in-game “Virtua Team” title! Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are available now with the “GENESIS” character customization item as a pre-order bonus.

For those who own Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. on Steam, the “World Stage” update will be available as a free update on October 30th. Owners of the PS4 version “Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown” can purchase the PS5 version “Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage” at a discount! Plus, all purchased PS4 DLC packs can be carried over to the PS5 version! Which version of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will you be getting? Let us know in the comments!

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Special interview with Retro Sumus, creators of Sovietborgs and Xenocider

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Some of you may remember Sovietborgs, the hot new Genesis/Mega-Drive top-down shooter being developed by Retro Sumus, previously known for their work on modern Dreamcast classic Xenocider. As of this writing, Sovietborgs’s Indiegogo campaign is still live and they are halfway toward their monetary goal to finish the game.

As their crowdfunding campaign soldiers on, we’ve had the lucky opportunity to speak to the people hard at work on Sovietborgs. This way, all of you, whether you’re excited for the game or still on the fence about supporting it, can get a look within the minds of this USSR themed 3D shooter and see what inspired them in their work.

Join us after the break as we learn about this history of Retro Sumus’s developers and what inspired them both technologically and creatively. As a special bonus, you can also see some photos of the game at this year’s Retrocon, which took place in São Paulo, Brazil from July 25-27th, 2025.

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LEGO Sonic Dashes Into SEGA’s Sonic Speed Simulator on Roblox

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Get ready, Sonic fans! SEGA, The LEGO Group and Gamefam are teaming up to bring LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog into Sonic Speed Simulator on Roblox.

This limited-time special event kicks off on August 9th, allowing players to participate in challenges and quests while earning exclusive in-game rewards inspired by LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog products and Sonic Speed Simulator gameplay.

Find more details about this special in-game event in the press release below!

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Persona 3 Reload + Yakuza Kiwami & 2 Coming to Switch 2 This Fall; SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Free Demo Available Now!

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During today’s Nintendo Direct, SEGA announced Persona 3 Reload, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this fall. Additionally, a free demo is now available for download for the upcoming 2D action platformer SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, which launches next month on August 29, 2025. Watch all three trailers below:

Persona 3 Reload Extended Trailer

Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Demo Trailer

Read the full press release for more information on each title below!

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SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 4: Arcade meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on October 25, 2025

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MEETUP HOURS: 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Pre-event meetup from 12pm to 1:30pm at Imperial Oak Brewing

Sonic’s fourth movie may be a few years away, but we have a “4” of our own coming very soon: SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 4! Meet up with fellow SEGA fans at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois on October 25th, 2025 to play hundreds of arcade games in the world’s largest arcade!

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Hidden NY and SEGA Launch Jet Set Radio Capsule to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

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HIDDEN NY has teamed up with SEGA to launch a special-edition capsule in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio. Available exclusively on hiddenppf.com, the limited-run collection will debut on August 1, featuring never-before-seen Jet Set Radio artwork across apparel and accessories. For this special occasion, Hidden will be opening up its web shop for 2 full weeks, the only time this commemorative collection will ever be available.

This marks the first installment in an ongoing partnership between HIDDEN NY and SEGA, bridging street culture with one of gaming’s most iconic visual worlds. The collection channels the spirit of Tokyo through archival designs, graffiti references, and collectible gear built for both longtime fans and new generations.

Members of the HIDDEN community will receive early access to the release alongside exclusive products. To become a member, click here. To stay updated as product drops and for a chance to win collector’s edition items, follow @hidden.ny and @hiddenppf on Instagram.

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