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New 'Sonic Dream Team' Apple Arcade Update To Add Brand-New Zone, Ranked Badges, and More on April 18th

Sonic Dream Team receives a brand-new update on Apple Arcade, featuring a new zone and more for players to enjoy. [ more ]

Toucharcade

'Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop' Apple Arcade Interview: Series Producer and Director Mizuki Hosoyamada on Gameplay, Collaborations Like Tetris, Controls, Potential Ports, Sonic, and More

SEGA has been actively supporting Apple Arcade with exclusives and multi-platform releases like Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop.

Mizuki Hosoyamada has been involved in various SEGA games, notably the Puyo Puyo series, for 18 years as a general producer. [ more ]

GameSpot

Company Of Heroes Dev Relic Suffers Layoffs After Going Independent From Sega

Relic Entertainment announced layoffs post-independence from Sega, affecting 41 employees.

The layoffs were made to ensure Relic's survival in the volatile gaming industry, with support provided for impacted employees. [ more ]

WGB

Sega has sold Relic Entertainment amidst layoffs

Sega sells Relic Entertainment to Emona Capital LLP

Layoffs impact Sega Europe, Creative Assembly, and Hardlight studios [ more ]

ReadWrite

Sega announces layoffs and sale of Relic Entertainment

Sega announces layoffs and selling Relic Entertainment to cut costs.

Job losses spread across Sega subsidiaries including Sega HARDLight and Creative Assembly. [ more ]

GameSpot

Company Of Heroes Developer Relic Entertainment Is An Independent Studio Again

Relic Entertainment is now an indie studio after parting ways with Sega.

Sega implemented mass layoffs, affecting various studios. [ more ]

VG247

SEGA to reportedly lay off 240 staff, as Company of Heroes developer Relic announces plans to go independent following sale

SEGA plans 240 job cuts affecting studios like Creative Assembly and Hardlight.

SEGA has sold Relic Entertainment, allowing it to become independent. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Wraps Filming

Principal photography wrapped for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie.

Jim Carrey to return as Dr. Robotnik in the upcoming film. [ more ]

VG247

2 months ago

Why is Sega making its new Crazy Taxi, a series about wacky driving shenanigans, a "triple-A" game?

Crazy Taxi being developed as a triple-A title by Sega

Sega reviving older IP like Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage [ more ]

VG247

Sonic x Shadow Generations revealed at PlayStation State of Play, and yes, it is called that

SEGA has officially revealed Sonic x Shadow Generations, a remaster/re-imagining of Sonic Generations.

The game was featured in a trailer during the PlayStation State of Play showcase, showcasing Shadow and impressive boss fights.

The revamped version of Sonic Generations is a celebration of Sonic's history and will be available in autumn 2024. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Persona 3 Reload Is Atlus's Fastest-Selling Game

Persona 3 Reload is the fastest-selling game to hit one million units for Atlus.

The Persona series has reached 17.7 million lifetime sales. [ more ]

VG247

SEGA to lay off 61 staff as fans lap up 90-Metacritic-rated Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

SEGA of America plans to lay off 61 staff members, making up roughly 14% of its workforce.

This announcement is part of a larger trend of video game industry layoffs due to unrealistic growth predictions and target adjustments. [ more ]

GameSpot

2 weeks ago

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Knuckles Showrunner Teases More Sonic The Hedgehog TV Spin-Offs

There are plans for more Sonic spin-offs beyond Knuckles, with Shadow possibly being the next character to have a show. [ more ]

Polygon

4 weeks ago

Star Trek: Lower Decks' creator is turning Sega's Golden Axe into an animated comedy

Golden Axe arcade game adapted into animated comedy TV series. [ more ]

Polygon

The Dreamcast's most obscure revival breaks free from VR jail

Revival of Sega's Cosmic Smash coming to wider audience in 2024 with new features and gameplay options.

Inversion of VR support norm with 2D screen option added to C-Smash VRS, indicating potential changes in the VR gaming landscape. [ more ]

Kotaku

IHOP's New Sonic-Inspired Menu Is Real And Not An April Fools' Prank

IHOP and Sega launched a Sonic-themed menu nationwide, including breakfast items inspired by iconic Sonic characters.

IHOP loyalty members can earn exclusive Sonic DLC outfits for Amy in the game Sonic Superstars by using PanCoins. [ more ]

GameSpot

You Can Now Eat Sonic (Pancakes)

Sega and IHOP are partnering to offer Sonic-themed food at IHOP with loyalty program rewards for Sonic games.

IHOP is introducing new Sonic-themed food items and bringing back Maple Syrup Pepsi flavor. [ more ]

GameSpot

Sonic Heroes Could Be Getting A Remake For Nintendo Switch Successor - Report

Sonic Heroes remake reportedly considered by Sega with a potential 2025 release window.

Prominent leaker mentioned Sega's consideration for a Sonic Heroes remake but uncertainty about the release within the next three years. [ more ]

Kotaku

New Sonic Game Leaks, Looks Like Fall Guys

A leaked trailer of Sonic Toys Party showcases multiplayer battle royale action similar to Fall Guys

Sonic Toys Party is reported to be a free-to-play mobile game with collaborations with other Sega and third-party franchises. [ more ]

Toucharcade

2 months ago

Sonic and Angry Birds Crossover Event Now Available for a Week in Sonic Forces, Angry Birds 2, Sonic Dash, and More

Sega and Rovio have collaborated on a weeklong crossover event featuring Sonic and Angry Birds in five mobile games.

Players can expect new playable characters, collectables, time-limited events, and exclusive rewards during the crossover event. [ more ]

VG247

2 months ago

Super Monkey Ball gets a brand new game for the first time in a decade, complete with online multiplayer

200 new stages in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble

New spin dash technique and multiplayer modes available [ more ]

Kotaku

Switch 2 Is Getting Persona And More Sega Games, Leaker Claims

Rumors suggest that the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 may have remakes of Persona and Persona 2 duology.

Sega and Atlus may reveal several of their games for the Switch successor at this year's Tokyo Game Show. [ more ]

GameSpot

5 Reasons To Play Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

The Yakuza and Like a Dragon games offer high stakes emotional drama, dynamic combat, and engaging mini games.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is set to launch on January 26th.

Presented by Sega. [ more ]

Toucharcade

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Steam Deck Review - An RPG Masterpiece

Yakuza: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a turn-based RPG and a sequel to Yakuza 7 that brings back the character Kazuma Kiryu.

The game is considered a masterpiece and one of the best games from Sega, offering hundreds of hours of gameplay with its main story and optional content. [ more ]

Kotaku

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's New Game Plus Seemingly Locked Behind $15 Paywall

Sega is locking key game features behind paywalls in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

The New Game Plus mode is limited to premium versions of the game, costing at least $15 more than the Digital Standard edition. [ more ]

VG247

New Unicorn Overlord details reveal tactical depth, mythical units, and a diverse class roster

Unicorn Overlord is an upcoming tactical RPG from SEGA, developed by Atlus and Vanillaware.

The game is set in Fevrith, a war-devastated continent, where players must help the exiled prince Alain gather allies and restore his kingdom. [ more ]

Design Milk

4 months ago

Design

SEGA x Anicorn Watch Turns Back Time to the 16-Bit Era

Designer watchmaker Anicorn has released a SEGA x Anicorn Mega Drive/Genesis Watch that taps into nostalgia for the iconic video game console.

The watch features the Sega Genesis' signature round top and logo, and is packaged inside a console-like box with a metal numbered plate and booklet. [ more ]

Inverse

5 months ago