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Vengeance coming to pretty much every platform in June – Destructoid

After making a brief appearance on the Korean rating board a couple of days ago, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has officially been revealed in today’s Nintendo Direct. Featuring all-new story content, the popular JRPG is set to hit PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC in just four months on June 21, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDiRwSeXbZM According to Atlus, players will venture back into a post-apocalyptic Tokyo with an all-new storyline featuring new locations, demons, and…

Star Wars Arcade for Sega 32X has got it where it counts, kid

Ah, Star Wars Arcade. No, not that Star Wars Arcade game. Not that one, either. I’m talking about the 1993 Star Wars Arcade created by Sega. Except I’m not. I’m talking about the 1994 port for the Sega 32X. Ah, the Sega 32X. I own more games for that growth of a console than anyone should. One of the easiest to find, and one that I’ve owned since I picked up the console, is Star Wars Arcade, which is an expanded home port of the, well, arcade version.  One thing to know is that the 32X was nowhere near as powerful when…

Sega announces new content coming to Sonic Dream Team

Sonic Dream Team is the latest mobile entry into the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and it puts a new spin on it (no pun intended). The game received positive reviews despite the fact that you can only play it on Apple Arcade. Sega just announced some new content that’s coming to Sonic Dream Team that will make the game that much more fun. Sonic and the team are stuck inside of one of Eggman’s twisted dreams and must recover the dream orbs in order to make it out. This is the gist of the story, and it may sound a little…

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth fails its villains

Sega In the recently released Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio tells a story of rehabilitation and proves that everyone has the chance to be better. No matter your past, there’s the human element of wanting to leave the world a better place than you found it, and that often rings true throughout the lengthy main story. However, many of its villains never see the fruits Infinite Wealth’s story tries to bear because they are discarded for grander plot beats. It constantly swaps out the…

Persona 3 Reload becomes fastest selling Atlus game in history

The outstanding Persona 3 Reload sales have led to it being the fastest-selling Atlus game in its history. One million copies of Persona 3 Reload were sold in its first week, according to Atlus. “Persona 3 Reload sold 1,000,000 copies worldwide within its first week, becoming the fastest-selling game in ATLUS history!” said Atlus West on its Facebook page. “A huge thank you to our community for your incredible support!” Additionally, the publisher seems confident about its future lineup because it says “We look…

First Knuckles trailer looks awesome, and drops series release date

We’ve known for just about two years now that a Knuckles TV series was on the way. Today, we get our first taste of what to expect when the show drops on April 26. If you enjoyed Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, it looks like we’re in store for more of the same. Just with more Knuckles, still played by Idris Elba, which is great! This first Knuckles trailer is meaty with a duration of about two-and-a-half minutes. It sets the tone for the Paramount Plus series as we see some of the Echidna’s purpose,…

Nintendo Switch 2 leak – Good news and bad news ahead of next week’s Direct | Gaming | Entertainment

With the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 tipped to take place between February 12 and February 15, fans are hoping for a first look at the Nintendo Switch 2. While the exact reveal date remains a mystery, a new leak may have shed some light on some upcoming Switch 2 games. This includes two of the games SEGA announced during last year's Game Awards, including Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi. According to prominent leaker Midori (@MbKKssTBhz5), both of the upcoming SEGA games will be released for the next-generation Nintendo…

Infinite Wealth clears one million units sold

While the franchise has been around since the initial game in 2005, the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series has really seemed to pick up mainstream popularity over the last few entries. Today, Rya Ga Gotoku Studio has confirmed just that. The Sega-owned developers revealed that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has already crossed over the 1,000,000 copies shipped threshold. It took the game a mere week to do so. When you look at review scores across the industry for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, it’s easy to see why the…

Sonic X Shadow Generations dashes onto PlayStation this Autumn – Destructoid

A new Sonic was revealed during PlayStation’s first State of Play of the year. Titled Sonic X Shadow Generations, Shadow is teaming up with Classic and Modern Sonic in a collection featuring two different experiences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihUiNzrcG4Q Players will have the opportunity to play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a brand-new story campaign or tackle 2D and 3D stages as both Classic and Modern Sonic in a remastered version of Sonic Generations. Sonic X Shadow Generations is coming to the PlayStation…

Sega of America plans to lay off 61 workers

Sega of America plans to lay off 61 employees in March, according to a California WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) report. Eurogamer and X user @WhatLayoff first reported on the government notice, which lists two separate job cuts classified as “layoff permanent” on March 8. It’s the latest chapter in a year-plus of brutal job cuts in the tech and gaming worlds.California’s WARN Act, passed in 1988, requires employers to provide 60 days’ notice for upcoming layoffs — allowing the affected workers time…