2017

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Games29-Ago-18

Yakuza Kiwami 2 Survey Suggested SEGA Was Considering Localizing the Series' Spin-Offs

An official SEGA survey for Yakuza Kiwami 2 suggested that the company was considering localizing and remastering Yakuza Ishin and Yakuza Kenzan.

Games25-Ago-18

When the 'Means Justify the Ends': 10 Terrible Endings in Great Games

It is true that most gamers do not play with a game's ending in mind, but no one doubts that a good conclusion is the "icing on the cake" for an excellent production. After all, we spend hours playing, overcoming challenges, and facing bosses, and wat...

Games25-Ago-18

Would Chris Have Died in Resident Evil? See Little-Known Facts About the Series

One of the most anticipated games on the way is undoubtedly the remake of Resident Evil 2, planned for release on January 25, 2019. Given the tremendous response, Capcom has already confirmed that, depending on sales, other titles may receive remakes in the fu...

Games07-Ago-18

Takashi Iizuka: The Career of One of the People Behind Sonic's Success

Takashi Iizuka is a "key figure" within the Sonic series, having held several roles in the blue hedgehog's games: level designer, director, writer, project lead, producer, and more. Among fans of the speedy hero, he is known...

Games25-Jul-18

Sonic Mania Plus Is the Highest-Rated 'Sonic' in 25 Years

Sonic Mania Plus, the definitive version of the retro game starring SEGA's mascot, has been receiving a great deal of critical praise, and now the game has reached a new record. With a Metascore of 90 for its Nintendo Switch version, the game is now the highest-rated Sonic title of...

Games25-Jul-18

SEGA to Publish Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for Switch in Japan

SEGA announced that it will release the Switch version of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy in Japan on October 18. The game, originally released for PlayStation 4 in August 2017 in Japan by Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia, sold more th...

Games21-Jul-18

Sonic Mania Director Is Interested in Making a 3D Game

Sonic Mania director Christian Whitehead discussed what defines Sonic and said he would be interested in taking on a 3D game.

Games13-Jul-18

Sonic Mania Plus Trailer Shows New Pinball Bonus Stage

With the release of the Sonic Mania "expansion" drawing ever closer, SEGA has been releasing more previews of Sonic Mania Plus, including a new bonus stage exclusive to the new "Encore Mode": a pinball stage. The player can unlock characters or...

Games09-Jul-18

Details About the 'Art and Design' of Sonic Mania Plus Are Presented in a Video

SEGA released the first part of two Sonic Mania Plus development diary videos, discussing the game's art and design with Kazuyuki Hoshino, creative director at Sonic Team, and Tom Fry, art director for Sonic Mania. Sonic Mania Plus is coming to...

Games09-Jul-18

Yakuza Kiwami 2 Demo Is Available; Watch the New Trailer

A demo of Yakuza Kiwami 2 is now available on PlayStation Store in the Americas and Europe.

Games30-Jun-18

Physical Edition of Sonic Mania Plus Will Be Released in Brazil

Sonic Mania Plus, the definitive version of the critically acclaimed Sonic Mania, will also come in a physical edition for the most dedicated collectors, and Brazilian fans will be able to get their hands on this valuable item. With a listed price of...

Games28-Jun-18

Mighty Will Be 'Very Resilient' and Sonic Mania Plus Will Have 'Team Gameplay'

In a new livestream held on Sonic's official YouTube channel, fans were shown more details and new features from Sonic Mania Plus, the expansion to the acclaimed Sonic Mania. All the new features revealed were: Mighty is not hurt by spikes if he...