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SEGA Reveals SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance x Kinjaz Unique Dance Collaboration

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In celebration of the game’s launch, the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance x Kinjaz unique dance collaboration manifests with a choreographed dance routine set to music from SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and Young Dirty Bastard’s (YDB) SHINOBI-inspired song The Path Just Begun. The performance is set against a massive LED backdrop showcasing visuals from different stages of the game, blending gaming and dance in an immersive, creative way.

Kinjaz is well-known for their significant achievements and influence within the global dance community, bringing their signature style and talent to this project. With their roots in Asian culture and ninja-inspired aesthetics, the shared themes between Kinjaz and SHINOBI makes this a natural collaboration to bridge elements of dance and the game just in time for the game’s launch.

Check out Kinjaz’s social channels to experience SHINOBI’s world in a fresh new way for both gamers and dance enthusiasts. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launches August 29, 2025. A free demo featuring an enhanced version of first stage of the game is available now for download on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC.

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SEGA and RGG Studio Announce RGG Summit 2025 Air Date

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Today, SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, creators of the acclaimed Like a Dragon & Yakuza series, officially announced the date for the next RGG Summit livestream. Providing fans with the latest updates from the studio, RGG Summit 2025 will take place on Tuesday, September 23 at 8:00pm PT. Following the conclusion of RGG Summit 2025, a new RGG Direct will also air, giving viewers a deeper dive into the newly announced information.

Fans can watch the RGG Summit 2025 and RGG Direct on YouTube or Twitch:

Expecting news on Stranger than Heaven or any other RGG projects? Let us know in the comments below!

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Irena Genesis Metal Fury is 90% finished; new Summer demo released just for Kickstarter backers

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*Ahem* Now that we got your attention, it’s time for an update on a promising indie Genesis/Mega-Drive shooter that was kickstarted all the way back in 2021. Perhaps at least a few of you remember this one?

Irena Genesis Metal Fury, henceforth Irena for short, is an all new indie scrolling shooter that’s been in active development for Genesis from White Ninja Studio since before launching their Kickstarter, which succeeded in reaching its goal. They ended up raising €62,240, almost double its goal of €35,000. (About $40,708.96 USD, adjusted for inflation) This was thanks, in part, to an impressive demo they worked on and launched simultaneously with the Kickstarter. Thousands of Genesis shooter fans downloaded and played that demo and were so impressed they couldn’t wait to fund its completion.

Four years later and White Ninja Studio’s fortunes took a drastic turn. They had gained new publishers, Mega Cat Studios for North America and Broke Studio for Europe, only for those publishers to drop the game this year. Last year, they also suffered the passing of the game’s lead artist OHKO. The project lead also took an extended break to preserve their own mental health amidst all these challenges, something we could all use now and then. Even so, the team soldiered on, including OHKO in his last remaining days, and even as the team missed several projected release dates, they’ve announced now that the game is 9/10 of the way to completion and a new, updated demo just for Kickstarter backers is now available. This comes in a recent update to Kickstarter backers on August 23rd, 2025, where news of the loss of their publishers was also shared.

You can check your Kickstarter account or your email if you were a Kickstarter backer, where you’ll hear the news directly from White Ninja Studio. For everyone else, go right past the break to hear more.

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Source code for Lobotomy Software’s FPS game engine for Saturn: Slavedriver, uploaded online as open source code

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In a rather unexpected move, the source code of the Slavedriver game engine, developed by Lobotomy Software for use with the games they developed for the Sega Saturn, has been uploaded to Github and the Internet Archive as open source code.

Lobotomy Software first used this engine to create their own original FPS game, Powerslave (Known as Exhumed in Europe), and used a modified version of the same engine to create the Saturn ports of Duke Nukem 3D and Quake, both legendary classic FPS titles for MS-DOS which ended up also being reputable games on Saturn. Lobotomy since closed their doors in 1999, so the group responsible for uploading the code from this engine goes by “Lobotomy Software Open Source Group” and consists of an unknown party. For what it’s worth, they claim to have the blessing of Ezra Dreisbach, who was the main programmer for Lobotomy’s 3 Saturn FPS titles and seems to have left the video game industry behind him after last being credited for the Xbox 360 port of Death Tank, a game he previously designed for Saturn and hid within Saturn copies of Powerslave and Duke Nukem 3D.

It’s important to stress that only the engine code has been uploaded online, and it’s the 1996 version of the engine that was used for Powerslave, not the amended version used on Duke Nukem 3D or Quake, which both came out the next year. None of the assets from any of those three games are included. The engine is available now under GNU General Public License 3.0, which basically allows anyone to look at, share, and modify the code to their heart’s content. You’re also allowed to share any modifications you make to it.

For more info, including the perspective of experienced Saturn homebrew developers whom you would think this engine code would be a huge boon for, check in after the break.

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Indie Genesis/Mega-Drive developer Kai Magazine Software caught tracing artwork in their games

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When someone who loves developers making new games for old consoles as much as I do has something negative to say about one of them, you know it’s bad news.

Some of you may not know about developer Kai Magazine Software. I have only written one article about them, that being about their then upcoming Genesis/Mega-Drive action RPG The Secret of Four Winds. Now it turns out they were exposed for stealing art from several artists online and some retro games and tracing it to use in their own games, including The Secret of Four Winds. They’ve also allegedly been stealing art in a less direct way by using AI-generated art in their games too.

SNES fan translator Krokodyl noticed this and showed his findings on Bluesky Social. He had managed to find several examples of traced over art in Kai Magazine Software’s games Life On Mars, Metal Dragon, The Secret of Four Winds, and their newest game currently up for pre-order: Death & Lead, shown above. Sorry if this is how you first learned about Death & Lead. (It’s how I first heard of it.)

So, if you’d like to see all the art these varmints pilfered from innocent artists and some of the best games in video game history, mosey on down to the link below at sundown.

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Young Dirty Bastard Releases Original SHINOBI Song Alongside New SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Trailer, Available Now

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Today, Young Dirty Bastard (YDB) of the Wu Legacy and son of Ol’ Dirty Bastard officially released a new original song titled “The Path Just Begun,” available now across music streaming platforms. Inspired and conceived by a partnership with SEGA®, the song celebrates YDB’s love for the legendary franchise.

To coincide with the song’s release, SEGA has debuted a new video that weaves YDB’s music and lyricism together with pulse-pounding gameplay footage from the newest game in the SHINOBI franchise, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™, launching August 29, 2025.

The YDB x SHINOBI partnership celebrates two parallel journeys as the mic is passed on to a new generation with YDB and Wu Legacy, and SEGA enters a new era with its beloved SHINOBI franchise. As one of SEGA’s most iconic franchises, SHINOBI is reimagined for a new generation of players with the upcoming SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, mirroring YBD’s role as the next torchbearer of a musical legacy rooted in martial arts mythology, East-meets-West style and cultural defiance. To purchase the single, please click HERE.

For those looking to go all out in full ninja styling and celebrate the SHINOBI franchise, YDB’s apparel brand Dirty Magic recently released a SHINOBI apparel collection. Available for a limited time at Amazon, fans can purchase SHINOBI merchandise, including t-shirts, hoodies, and more. Check out the collection HERE.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launches August 29, 2025 and is available for pre-order on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and for Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo eShop starting at $29.99 USD. Fans who pre-order the digital version of the game will receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and Fortune Hunter Amulet. A free demo featuring an enhanced version of the game’s first stage is available now for download. For more information about pre-orders, including physical editions of the game, and other SHINOBI news, please visit the official game website.

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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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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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