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Next Mainline Like a Dragon is Called Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Coming Early 2024

Sunday, June 11th, 2023

UPDATE

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.

[Source: GamesRadar]

ORIGINAL STORY

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.

Persona 3 Remaster ‘Persona 3 Reload’ Revealed, Coming Early 2024

Sunday, June 11th, 2023

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.

New 2D Sonic Game Sonic Superstars Revealed, Releasing Autumn 2023

Thursday, June 8th, 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.

Total War: Pharaoh Announced – Releasing October 2023

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

The Creative Assembly have unveiled the latest entry in the Total War franchise with Total War: Pharaoh which launches in October 2023. As you can imagine with a title like that, the action takes place in ancient Egypt. You can check out the pre-rendered reveal trailer below:

Total War: Pharaoh will be the 16th mainline entry in the Total War series. The game is available to pre-order now and will be available on the Steam and Epic Games Store platforms for PC. There are 3 editions available offering various additional content packs and also a digital soundtrack download.

SEGA Confirms Acquisition of Angry Birds Developer Rovio

Monday, April 17th, 2023

SEGA have finalised their deal to acquire Rovio Entertainment for €706 million. This includes the Angry Birds franchise which is owned solely by the Finnish developer.

Rovio Entertainment are one of the biggest names in mobile gaming, posting an earnings total of €306.7 million for the 2022 financial year. The takeover deal by SEGA is due to be finalised around September 2023. Both companies are looking to benefit from each other, with SEGA looking to expand its mobile gaming business and Rovio looking to expand into console gaming.

SEGA have had huge success in the mobile gaming space, opening their own dedicated mobile gaming development studio SEGA Hardlight in January 2012. SEGA have famously supported the iOS app store since its launch in 2008 with the release of Super Monkey Ball. They have also supported the Apple Arcade service since its launch in 2019 with the release of Sonic Racing and ChuChu Rocket! Universe.

[Source: Video Games Chronicle]

Limited Run Games Producing GBA Video Version of Night Trap

Sunday, April 2nd, 2023

Limited Run Games are pressing a Game Boy Advance Video version of Night Trap. The game is not playable with its original mechanics, but all the video files from the original release will be viewable in this GBA Video version.

Night Trap is a notorious FMV title first released on the Mega CD in 1992. You must use a surveillance system in order to trap the invading “augers” from attacking and sucking the blood from the various inhabitants of the homestead.

The pre-order is only open for the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of April 2023, so if you’re interested in owning an entirely passive version of Night Trap for the GBA then get your orders in before 11:59pm eastern time. The title will set you back $49.99 without postage. Click here to be taken to the store listing at Limited Run Games.

SEGA Release Free PC Visual Novel ‘The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog’

Friday, March 31st, 2023

After teasing a “new direction” for the Sonic franchise earlier in the day, SEGA have surprise-dropped a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game exclusive to PC via Steam. This new title is a visual novel called The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog where you help Tails and company solve the mystery behind Sonic’s murder. Check out the launch trailer below:

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is available to download for free from Steam right now. Click here to be taken to the store listing.

Samba De Amigo: Party Central Adds 2 Sonic Songs and a City Escape-Themed Stage

Monday, March 27th, 2023

SEGA have revealed that 2 cuts from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will be playable songs in Samba De Amigo: Party Central.

Both Escape From the City from Sonic Adventure 2 and Fist Bump from Sonic Forces will be playable songs in Samba De Amigo: Party Central. Also included is a City Escape-themed stage for Samba and friends to dance in. Sonic himself even joins the action. You can see a screenshot of the stage below:

Samba De Amigo: Party Central is a Nintendo Switch exclusive that will launch at some point in Summer 2023.

Sonic Origins Plus Revealed, 12 Game Gear Games Added in New Boxed Release With Art Book

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023

A new expanded version of Sonic Origins is coming June 23rd 2023 and it is called Sonic Origins Plus.

This new edition of Sonic Origins will include all the digital bonus content from the first release that was locked behind the various special editions, Amy Rose as a playable character in Sonic 1, 2, CD and 3&K, and 12 emulated Game Gear Sonic titles.

Sonic Origins Plus will be sold as a digital add-on for Sonic Origins as well as a boxed release with an art book and a reversible cover. The boxed release is only available for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, while the digital version is also available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam.

First Sonic Frontiers DLC Pack ‘Sights, Sounds, & Speed’ Releasing March 22nd 2023

Monday, March 20th, 2023

SEGA have revealed that the first free DLC pack for Sonic Frontiers will launch on March 22nd 2023 and it’s called Sights, Sounds, & Speed.

This new DLC adds a photo mode, a jukebox mode with 53 songs (which can be unlocked by finding new ‘sound memories’ icons that are strewn across the maps), and 2 new challenge modes. The first new challenge mode is called Battle Rush where players are tasked with battling a horde of enemies in a set time limit. The 2nd challenge mode is called The Cyber Space Challenge and is essentially a series of timed challenges that take place in the Cyber Space stages.

The Sights, Sounds, & Speed DLC pack will become available to download for all versions of Sonic Frontiers at 5pm Pacific time on March 22nd 2023, which translates to midnight 21st March 2023 in the UK. 2 more free DLC packs for Sonic Frontiers will launch at a later date.

[Source: Destructoid]

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