LEGO content will be added to Sonic Superstars featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Eggman minifigs. Pre-ordering the game now gives players access to an exclusive Dr. Eggman character skin. A trailer showing the Sonic and Eggman minifigs in action can be seen below:
It is currently not clear as to what this LEGO content in Sonic Superstars will entail. While the trailer showcases Sonic and Eggman minifigs, it’s only the Eggman one that is currently confirmed as a character skin at the time of writing. Hopefully the DLC will extend to more than just character skins but we’ll have to wait and see.
Sonic Superstars launches in Autumn 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC.
The latest free update pack for Sonic Frontiers is now available to download in celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The Sonic’s Birthday Bash update adds new challenges, moves, collectible Koco and a New Game + mode. You can check out the launch trailer below:
Sonic Frontiers is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Switch. All downloadable content added to the game post launch has been made available as a free download.
Sonic Prime returns to Netflix with new episodes on July 13th 2023. Co-producers Wildbrain previously announced that the show will run for 24 episodes and currently only 8 have aired, debuting back in December 2022. Netflix have not revealed how many episodes will drop on July 13th, but I think it’s safe to assume it will be another 8.
You can check out a brand new trailer for the next batch of episodes by clicking the embed below:
Sonic Prime sees Sonic and the gang flung across multiple dimensions when Sonic shatters the Paradox Prism. It’s up to Sonic and company to restore the prism to seal the rift between dimensions and make their way home. Sonic is voiced by Deven Mack.
Jet Set Radio is back! Kind of. Beat and Gum from Jet Set Radio are coming to Ubisoft’s 3v3 competitive sports game Roller Champions as downloadable content. A new Tokyo-To themed skate park is also being added. Check it out below:
The Jet Set Radio DLC for Roller Champions launches on June 27th 2023. Roller Champions is available on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch as a free-to-play online sports game.
Atlus return with a brand new RPG franchise called Metaphor: ReFantazio. This stylish new RPG from the developers of Catherine: Full Body is in development exclusively for Microsoft platforms and is due to release at some point in 2024. You can get the first taste of Metaphor by clicking the embed below:
Metaphor: ReFantazio is being developed by Studio Zero and is their first new game since Catherine: Full Body which released in 2019. Metaphor: ReFantazio will release on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and the Microsoft Game Pass service.
A new strategy spin-off to Persona 5 is coming exclusively to Microsoft platforms in the form of Persona 5 Tactica. This new entry in the series takes the form of a turn-based strategy game in a similar guise as Final Fantasy Tactics or XCOM: Enemy Unknown. You can see the first in-game action via the trailer below:
Persona 5 Tactica will launch on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and the Microsoft Game Pass service on November 17th 2023.
GamesRadar have confirmed that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the rebranded Like a Dragon 8 that was previously revealed back in September 2022. This also means the game is likely going to be launching on PS4 and PS5 in addition to PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
The next chapter in Ichiban’s journey through the Like a Dragon franchise is coming to Microsoft platforms in early 2024. This new entry in the series sees Ichiban wake up naked on a beach in North America. You’ve got to see it to believe it:
It is unclear at the time of writing if Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a rebranding of the previously announced Like a Dragon 8 or a new entry in the franchise. It is also unclear if this entry is Microsoft exclusive or if it will be coming to other platforms.
Atlus have revealed a new remaster of Persona 3 called Persona 3 Reload that will be coming exclusively to Microsoft platforms in early 2024. This includes Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will also be available via the Microsoft Game Pass service. You can check out the first trailer below:
Persona 3 is an RPG/social sim spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise that originally launched in 2006 on PS2. It was later brought to PSP in 2009.
Previously revealed back in September 2022, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is an interquel set between Yakuza 6 & 8 and is said to be game with a much smaller scope than previous entries in the Like a Dragon franchise. We now have our first look at the in-game action of Like a Dragon Gaiden and it showcases some pretty wild beat-em-up combat with Kiryu going undercover as the mysterious Joryu. Check it out in the embed below:
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will launch for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 9th 2023.
A brand new 2D Sonic the Hedgehog game is coming this Autumn 2023 and it’s called Sonic Superstars. Featuring co-operative gameplay, this new 2D take on the classic Sonic formula features Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy as playable characters. Dr. Eggman returns as the main antagonist but he’s bringing a returning Fang the Sniper with him. Check out the reveal trailer below:
Sonic Superstars launches on PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in Autumn 2023. Naoto Oshima returns to the Sonic franchise to lend his talents to the design of a brand new character who has not been revealed at this time. The game will be available digitally and boxed.
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