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UK/EU/US Releases
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- Unnamed Golden Axe Game (TBA) TBA
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- Metaphor: ReFantazio (Q3 2024) PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Sonic X Shadow Generations (Q3 2024) PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble (25/06/2024) Switch
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (21/06/2024) PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch
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- Metaphor: ReFantazio (Q3 2024) PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Sonic X Shadow Generations (Q3 2024) PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble (25/06/2024) Switch


10 Minutes of New Sonic X Shadow Generations Gameplay | Video Spotlight

June 9th, 2024

The video team at VGC have uploaded 10 minutes of raw Sonic X Shadow Generations capture that includes some gameplay from Shadow’s campaign. You can check it out via the embed below:

As you can see we’re treated to some footage of Shadow in the Space Colony ARK stage, a Radical Highway stage, a boss battle with the Biolizard.

Sonic X Shadow Generations launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch on October 25th 2024.

[Source: VGC on YouTube]

Sonic X Shadow Generations Launches 25th October 2024, Digital Deluxe Edition Revealed With Bonus Character Skins

June 8th, 2024

A brand new trailer for Sonic X Shadow Generations has dropped that confirms the game’s release date for October 25th 2024. You can check out the new trailer via the embed below:

The trailer appears to confirm the inclusion of a Bullet Station level, a Space Colony ARK stage and a Kingdom Valley stage. These are likely new additions to Shadow’s campaign.

In addition to the release date, the trailer also highlights a digital deluxe edition version of the game that includes the following additional content:

– a Sonic Adventure character skin for Sonic
– a Telios character skin for Shadow that makes him look like one of his early concept designs
– an additional level for Shadow’s campaign
– extra skill points to be used in game
– an extra pack of background music tracks
– a digital art book
– the game’s full soundtrack

Sonic X Shadow Generations launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch on October 25th 2024.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Launches October 11th 2024, New Gameplay Trailer and Showcase Video

June 8th, 2024

Atlus’s next RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio has received a new trailer via the Summer Games Fest 2024 showcase, as well as a new 22 miniute showcase video that delves deeper into the game’s different archetypes. We also have a firm release date of October 11th 2024. Check out the latest videos for Metaphor: ReFantazio via the embeds below:

New in-game trailer

In depth showcase video

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a brand new franchise from the creators of Persona 3, 4 and 5. It will release on PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4 and PS5 on October 11th 2024.

Live Action ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ TV Series to Premiere October 25th 2024

June 4th, 2024

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed a 6 episode live action TV series based on the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise will air on Amazon Prime in October 2024.

The series will be co-directed by both Take Masaharu and Takimoto Kengo. Kiryu Kazama will be played by Takeuchi Ryoma of Kamen Rider fame. The series will premiere in 2 batches of 3 episodes. The first will go live on October 25th, while the 2nd will premiere on November 1st. In addition to subtitles, the show will also be dubbed into 30 different languages.

Like a Dragon: Yakuza appears to be adapting the first game in the series as Variety have reported the events of the series take place between 1995 and 2005, which lines up with Kiryu’s 10 year prison sentence that he serves when he is framed for the murder of his boss Sohei Dojima.

[Source: Variety]

New Graphics Novels and Miscellaneous Items Added to Merchandise Section

June 1st, 2024

We have a fresh batch of merchandise additions now live in the various merchandise sub-sections of our website. Look below for a full list of additions and direct links to each sub-section that has been updated:

– Sonic the Hedgehog Firsts added to Comics and Graphic Novels section
– Sonic Archives volumes 11 and 16 added to Comics and Graphic Novels section
– Sonic Select books 3, 4 and 10 added to Comics and Graphic Novels section
– New scans from front and back covers of Sonic Select books 1 and 2 added to Comics and Graphic Novels section
– Sonic the Hedgehog and Doctor Eggman Barcode Battler cards added to Miscellaneous section

Mega CD RPG Vay Coming to Steam July 2024

May 27th, 2024

An enhanced PC port of the 1993 Mega CD RPG Vay is coming to Steam in July 2024. Originally developed by SIMS and released exclusively in Japan and North America, this new PC port is based on an existing mobile port of Vay developed by SoMoGa and released on mobile devices in 2008.

You can wishlist the PC port of Vay on Steam right now. This new version is boasting newly updated looping music and bluetooth controller support. Outside of these updates it is largely an upscaled version of the Mega CD original, with new widescreen artwork for battles and a new high definition HUD during the overworld exploration.

This new PC port of Vay also has support for both Japanese and English spoken dialogue. It is currently unclear whether the English dub is from the 1994 Working Designs version or is newly recorded.

Jonathan Miller, Co-Creator of the GEMS Sound Driver, Has Passed Away

May 13th, 2024

Legendary Mega Drive programmer Jonathan Miller has sadly passed away.

Miller is one of the key figures behind the GEMS sound driver, alongside Burt Sloane, Chris Grigg and Mark Miller. Miller’s career started with 1991’s Spider-Man vs the Kingpin as a programmer. He would later contribute to the development of Chakan, Taz-Mania, Pink Goes to Hollywood, Taz in Escape From Mars, Wacky Worlds and X-Men 2: Clone Wars.

The GEMS sound driver would go on to be utilised in over 200 Mega Drive games and was a key piece of software for Mega Drive developers in the early nineties. Chances are some of your favourite Mega Drive games are powered by the GEMS sound driver. Miller’s legacy in regards to the Mega Drive is one that has touched upon so many game soundtracks and Mega Drive owners as a result. His contributions go beyond simple music production as the GEMS sound driver is so synonymous with the Mega Drive that an experienced ear can instantly recognise music that has been made with it.

SEGADriven send our condolences to Jon’s family and friends. You can learn more about GEMS via this excellent video essay by GST Channel:

[Source: Time Extension, SEGA Retro and SEGAbits]

Dreamcast Shoot-Em-Up Sturmwind Getting New Print Via VGNYsoft

May 9th, 2024

Duranik’s impressive 2013 Dreamcast shoot-em-up Sturmwind is getting a new pressing through independent publisher VGNYsoft. This new pressing comes in 2 editions – a standard jewel case version with a 24 page booklet, or a limited edition that includes everything in the standard edition plus a limited edition sleeve and a custom Sturmwind-branded VMU shell. This version is limited to 500 copies.

While pre-orders haven’t opened just yet, the listings are available on the VGNYsoft online store now. See below for direct links and pricing:

Sturmwind Standard Edition ($39.99 + shipping)
Sturmwind Limited Edition ($59.99 + shipping)

VGNYsoft are based in North America so expected a hefty shipping fee if you live outside the US. You can also check out a new trailer of the game in action via the embed below:

32 Player Mutiplayer Sonic Game ‘Sonic Rumble’ Announced for iOS and Android Devices

May 8th, 2024

SEGA continue their recent mobile gaming initiative with a new Sonic game called Sonic Rumble. This 32 player online multiplayer game has a similar style and scope to something like Fall Guys where everyone is wrestling their way through the pack to be first across the finish line. There’s a big focus on character customisation that you can achieve by winning rings after successful play. You can check out the reveal trailer below:

Sonic Rumble is due to launch in Winter 2024. You can register for a closed beta test scheduled to take place from May 24th to the 26th by completing a form on the official Sonic Rumble website. You have until May 19th to register if you’re interested.

SEGA Publishing Shadow of the Ninja Reborn in Japan, Releasing August 2024

May 7th, 2024

SEGA Japan have revealed they will publish the upcoming Shadow of the Ninja Reborn in Japan only. Now known as Kage: Shadow of the Ninja, this remake of the original NES game is being lead by Natsume Atari in the same style as Wild Guns Reloaded, The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. This means we get entirely new artwork and a widescreen resolution. The game’s original composer Iku Mizutani also returns with a remixed soundtrack.

The game is due for release on PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch on the 29th of August 2024. The game will also release in Western territories on Xbox Series X|S consoles, and the PC via Steam. You can check out SEGA Japan’s announcement trailer below:

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