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Golden Axe 2 isn’t as fondly remembered as its predecessor, but does it deserve its reputation as being an inferior Golden Axe sequel? In our latest YouTube video we aim to find out:
A 3 episode live action adaptation of the original Yakuza game has randomly appeared on SEGA’s YouTube channel. Titled ‘Yakuza: Powered by Nihon Touitsu’, this 3 episode live action series is produced in the Nihon Touitsu house style.
Nihon Touitsu started in 2013 and they make low budget direct-to-video shows and movies in a more mature style. Their material is often centered around Yakuza culture which is why the team have been chosen to adapt the original Yakuza. The entire series was shot incredibly quickly – over just 10 days. This is an entirely different show to the Amazon produced Like a Dragon: Yakuza series that debuted in 2024.
You can watch all 3 episodes of Yakuza: Powered by Nihon Touitsu below:
Inin Games have showcased the first in-game look at Shenmue III Enhanced. Alongside this first look, the publisher have revealed the game is coming in 2026 to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2. The Switch 2 version will even include the full game data on cartridge.
Shenmue III Enhanced will include new gameplay features like enhanced stamina so you don’t have to spend so much time making Ryo eat. There are also multiple new video options and a classic camera that apes the look of the original 2 games.
In addition to these features, the game will also receive a special edition that comes with a making of book and a ‘Definitive History of Shenmue’ documentary. There will also be a collector’s edition which includes a Ryo Hazuki statue, wooden scroll, keychain and art print bundle. The making of book and documentary are also included.
Shenmue III Enhanced is being released under license from SEGA, but Inin Games are handling publishing duties. The game is once again being developed by YsNet.
SEGA and Paramount have revealed the release date for the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie. The movie will hit theaters on March 19th 2027. Alongside the announcement is a new teaser trailer which features a new rendition of Sonic CD’s US title theme ‘Sonic Boom’:
In addition to the release date news, Variety have confirmed the full cast list which includes the return of Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Lee Majdoub, and Keanu Reeves. New cast members include Kristen Bell (confirmed to be voicing Amy Rose), Ben Kingsley, Matt Berry and Nick Offerman in unconfirmed roles. You can see the full cast list below:
– Jim Carrey
– Ben Schwartz
– Kristen Bell
– Idris Elba
– Keanu Reeves
– James Marsden
– Tika Sumpter
– Ben Kingsley
– Matt Berry
– Colleen O’Shaughnessey
– Lee Majdoub
– Nick Offerman
– Richard Ayoade
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will release March 19th 2027. Jeff Fowler returns as director.
We finally have an official release date for the Mega Man DLC pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Mega Man, Proto Man and a Dr. Wily’s Castle circuit will arrive in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on March 26th 2026 – the same day as the physical Switch 2 edition of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
This DLC pack is a part of the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition and season pass, so you’ll need to fork out for a season pass if you only have the base game. You can watch a teaser trailer for the DLC pack below if you like:
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out now on PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. A physical Switch 2 release will arrive on the same day as the Mega Man DLC pack – March 26th 2026.
SEGA have revealed that their upcoming Villains DLC pack for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is finally landing on April 3rd 2026. The DLC will add 3 boss battles with classic SEGA villains in the form of Death Adder from Golden Axe, Goro Majima from Like a Dragon, and Dr. Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog. You can see them all in action via the fancy new animated trailer below:
The Villains DLC for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. If you want to add it to a base copy of the game then the expansion will cost you £10.99. It is currently unclear if the DLC will be sold seperately at the time of writing.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is out now on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game was developed by Lizardcube.
3 more characters are due to be added to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds starting April 2026. In April Red from Angry Birds and Goro Majima from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be added to the game and no extra cost. In May 2026 the game will also get a free update that adds Arle from the Puyo Puyo franchise as a playable character. You can see the character reveal trailer below:
In addition to these new characters, the game will also receive a music update that adds a whole bunch of classic SEGA racing songs. These include tracks like Lets Go Away from Daytona USA, Outride a Crisis from Super Hang-On, and Magical Sound Shower from Out Run among many others.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out now on PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. A physical Switch 2 release will drop on March 26th 2026.
I am just learning that there’s a pen-and-paper RPG based on Phantasy Star and it is officially licensed by SEGA. Phantasy Star Tabeltop Roleplaying released back in September 2025 and was developed by Skydawn Game Studios. Here’s the lowdown from the Skydawn website:
“Inspired by the popular Sega console game series, Phantasy Star Tabletop Roleplaying contains everything you need to create heroic characters and epic tales set in the Phantasy Star universe.
This RPG is packed with character options, fearsome foes, and setting tools for you and your friends to weave amazing tales of cosmic fantasy. Included is a galactic lore guide detailing the history, characters, and storylines of the iconic game series.”
I’m honestly a bit baffled as to how this one has completely passed me by until now. I’ve not seen any mention of it from SEGA’s official social channels. Very odd.
Phantasy Star Tabeltop Roleplaying is available to buy right now as a physical hardback book ($69.99) or a digital PDF download ($29.99). You can buy it direct from Skydawn’s online store by clicking here.
SEGA Rally 2 is an early Dreamcast release that is often criticised for its poor performance, but is there more to this racer that’s worth exploring if you can push past its inconsistent framerate? Check out our video review below:
A free update to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds has added 2 new playable characters to the game in the form of Tangle and Whisper from the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW comics. Their addition to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds marks one of the very few times that characters not created by Sonic Team have appeared in an official Sonic the Hedgehog video game. Tangle and Whisper have previously appeared in the mobile games Sonic Dash and Sonic Forces: Speed Battle.
You can see both Tangle and Whisper in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds via the trailer below:
In addition to both characters, 2 new songs ‘Character Select’ and ‘Result’ have also been added to the in-game jukebox.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is out now on PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. A physical Switch 2 release will drop on March 26th 2026.
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