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A New Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage trailer has arrived and with it comes a more detailed look at the single player World Stage mode. Similar to past Virtua Fighter titles, this mode sees you challenging various fighters based on real-world VF competitors at different booths to become the world champion. As you complete the various challenged in this mode you also unlock various items and customisation options. You can see this all in action via the embed below:
In addition to this news we also have confirmation that an open beta will run from October 1st to the 6th. This is only open to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC players.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage launches October 30th on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a Switch 2 port coming later in the Winter period. The game will also be applied to the PC port of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. as a free update. RGG Studio are developing.
Sonic Fan Fest is returning in 2026 and will be taking place at The Future Inn: Cardiff Bay on the 20th of June 2026. This will be the first time the long-running Sonic the Hedgehog fan convention has taken place in Wales.
You can secure tickets now via the event’s Kickstarter, as well as additional perks like pin badges, mugs and t-shirts. The Kickstarter will close on October 27th 2025 and all proceeds raised from the Kickstarter will go towards the event costs.
Sonic Fan Fest started life as Weston Super Sonic and was originally located in Weston-super-Mare from 2014. In 2023 it was rebranded as Sonic Fan Fest and moved to Bristol.
SEGA have released a gameplay trailer for Yakuza Kiwami 3 that specifically showcases the in-game combat. The trailer lets you see Kiryu fighting in Kamurocho and using weapons in Okinawa. You can watch the gameplay trailer below:
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases February 12th 2026 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2. The game is being developed by RGG Studio and is a remake of Yakuza 3 with a new chapter called Dark Ties that lets you play as Mine.
The Sonic Amateur Games Expo returns for its 2025 edition! SEGADriven will be aiming to cover as many of the games on show as possible during event week, and in our 8th day of coverage we have 2 more game reviews for you to watch. See below for a video review of Sonic Minus by Sonic Minus Team, and Metal Crisis by Mad Rabbit Digital:
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SEGA held a conference today at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 to discuss some new details about the New Virtua Fighter Project. The 50 minute conference was largely made up of a discussion about the game’s battle rules and some new battle system mechanics, whilst also reviewing the training room gameplay that was previously showcased at EVO 2025.
At 47:32 the presenters show the only new footage of the project in the entire showcase, which comprises of a 20 second character teaser where the silhouette of an undertermined character walks down a street. As you can imagine it’s absolutely riveting viewing and well worth watching the entire presentation for. You can skip to 47:32 in the embed below to watch it:
New Virtua Fighter Project still has no set release date, target platforms or official title. RGG Studio are developing the game. Perhaps the studio has bitten off a little more than they can chew as they’re also developing Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, and Stranger Than Heaven.
Forever Entertainment have uploaded a 7 minute video of their Panzer Dragoon II Zwei remake in action. While there is no release date at the time of writing, the Steam page for the game says it is, “coming soon”. You can watch the gameplay video via the embed below. The video constantly displays a message that reads, “work in progress. Visuals and gameplay subject to change”:
Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake is coming to PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The game is being developed by MegaPixel Studio and published by Forever Entertainment under license from SEGA.
The Sonic Amateur Games Expo returns for its 2025 edition! SEGADriven will be aiming to cover as many of the games on show as possible during event week, and in our 7th day of coverage we have 2 more game reviews for you to watch. See below for a video review of Black Cat Bundle by ThatLeftHandMan, and Sonic Speedfreshed by the Cool Blued:
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Mega Man and Proto Man have been formally announced as upcoming DLC characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The 2 characters will appear alongside a Dr. Wily’s Castle racing course in 2026. Owners of the Digital Deluxe Edition or season pass for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will receive these characters as a part of their package.
You can check out the 2 characters and the new Dr. Wily’s Castle course via the reveal trailer below:
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches tomorrow September 25th 2025 on Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and PC. The game has been developed by Sonic Team.
The Sonic Amateur Games Expo returns for its 2025 edition! SEGADriven will be aiming to cover as many of the games on show as possible during event week, and in our 6th day of coverage we have 2 more game reviews for you to watch. See below for a video review of Sonic CD’s Scrapped Rounds by Extra Badnik, and Untitled Sonic Fangame by LiquaFusion:
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SEGA and RGG Studio have revealed that an enhanced remake of Yakuza 3 is coming in February 2026. Yakuza Kiwami 3 will include a complete Kiwami-style remake of Yakuza 3 developed in the Dragon Engine.
The game will also include a new campaign called Dark Ties which features Mine as the playable protagonist. You can check out the announcement trailer below:
Interestingly, the roles of Goh Hamazaki and Rikiya Shimabakuro have been recast for Yakuza Kiwami 3.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches on February 12th 2026 for Switch 2, PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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