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Yakuza Kiwami (Remake of First Game) Announced, Yakuza 6 Incoming

The Sony Computer Entertaiment Japan-Asia Conference has just concluded. It was a time for figures representing Sony and third-parties including Bandai Namco, Capcom, Square-Enix, Spike Chunsoft, and Koei-Tecmo to take to the stage and show off some of their future plans. Relatively early into the conference, Sega’s Toshihiro Nagoshi came on stage to discuss some special Yakuza-related news. First, he played the trailer for Yakuza Kiwami, a remake of Yakuza …read more

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New Blade Arcus from Shining EX Character – Misty, (Hearts, Blade)

Blade Arcus from Shining EX, the second iteration of Blade Arcus fighting games featuring modern Shining characters, continues to expand its roster with the announcement of Misty from Shining Hearts and Shining Blade. As of now, the roster stands at 16 playable characters. Shining Resonance‘s Sonia will be available to those who purchase a first-print edition of Blade Arcus from Shining EX. Blade Arcus from Shining EX will be playable …read more

Sega Reveals Trailer for SEGA 3D Reprint Archives 2

SEGA have posted a new trailer for the upcoming SEGA 3D Reprint Archives 2, a retail release featuring a collection of their 3D Classics game for the 3DS. We talked about the games included in the release earlier on, and the trailer also shows the new additions to the 3D Classics series that will be included in the collection. In particular, these are 3D Puyo Puyo 2, 3D Power Drift …read more

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7th Dragon III Code: VFD Duelist Trailer

Sega’s uploaded another character class trailer for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, this time showing off the Duelist. The Duelist summons monsters and makes use of “traps”  to attack. Their attacks are governed by the use of cards given to the player; using the best ones at hand will help you go far in the game. Also, a reminder that 7th Dragon III Code: VFD will be featured at Tokyo …read more

Genei Ibun Roku #FE Japanese Release Date and Launch Bonuses

The Nintendo and Atlus collaboration Wii U RPG, Genei Ibun Roku #FE, will launch in Japan on December 26. First print copies of the game will come with a code with costumes for the main characters inspired by Atlus characters on Nintendo platforms. This includes Walter from Shin Megami Tensei IV, the Protagonist from Devil Summoner 2, Rei from Persona Q and Princess class from Etrian Odyssey III. Two additional …read more

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX Now Available in the EU, Take a Look at the New Launch Trailer!

Starting today, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX is now available in the EU. The game already launched in the US earlier this week, and is getting generally favorable reviews. For that matter, I’m working on my own review of the game, which I hope to release sometime next week! To celebrate the game’s launch, Sega has released a new trailer for the game which shows not only the main rhythm …read more

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Puyo Puyo X Love Live!’s Rin Hoshizora Illustration Revealed!

Months ago we wrote about a poll determining which Sega franchise Love Live!‘s Rin would be promoting as part of the Love Live! X Sega Summer Campaign (which itself has birthed some interesting results, owing to Love Live!’s popularity!) While Yakuza missed its chance (wouldn’t that have been an interesting outcome!) Puyo Puyo was the victor. In an illustration celebrating both Puyo Puyo‘s victory and the collaboration between franchises, we …read more

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Sega’s TGS 2015 Lineup – New Yakuza Game, and More Surprise Announcements?

Sega’s Tokyo Game Show 2015 plans are becoming clearer as the big weekend approaches. The official Yakuza portal has a curious image at the top of the page, the one we’ve chosen as this article’s featured image. It’s certainly a teaser for a new Yakuza title, set to be revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2015. So much for my prediction….anyway, congratulations Yakuza fans! September 15 is also the day of …read more

Segata Sanshiro and Space Channel 5’s Shadow debut in Project X Zone 2

Sega Saturn enthusiasts rejoice! Famitsu unveiled the latest additions to the Project X Zone 2 roster. The biggest surprise being that Segata Sanshiro has returned to show bad guys who’s boss as a solo unit in Project X Zone 2. Segata Sanshiro was Sega’s masterpiece as far as marketing strategy goes and starred in numerous Sega Saturn commercials, portrayed by Hiroshi Fujioka, as well as his own Saturn title in …read more