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Tupac Returns as In-Game Character, Stirring Debate Over Digital Likeness
technology28 days ago

Tupac Returns as In-Game Character, Stirring Debate Over Digital Likeness

The late rapper Tupac Shakur is set to appear as an original character named Amaru in the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven from RGG Studio, announced at Summer Game Fest and drawing mixed reactions. The studio says the likeness was developed using archival material without AI, with Snoop Dogg involved and the estate overseen by Tom Whalley. Critics worry about the ethics and long-term impact of posthumous appearances on Tupac’s legacy, while others see it as a bold, curios approach in gaming. The debate reflects broader concerns about digital re-creations and the treatment of deceased figures in media.

via CBC|
#digital-likeness#ryu-ga-gotoku-studio#stranger-than-heaven
Tupac cameo in Stranger Than Heaven roils fans over digital resurrection
video-games1 month ago

Tupac cameo in Stranger Than Heaven roils fans over digital resurrection

At Summer Game Fest, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced Tupac Shakur would appear in its new Yakuza-inspired game Stranger Than Heaven, introduced by Snoop Dogg. The move has sparked backlash, with critics calling it digital necromancy and arguing it treats a deceased artist as IP. The controversy adds to ongoing criticism of the studio over past controversies, including handling of a voice actor’s misconduct and other remakes, fueling debate about reviving deceased celebrities in games.

via Aftermath|
#digital-necromancy#ryu-ga-gotoku-studio#stranger-than-heaven
Stranger Than Heaven Revealed: Snoop Dogg Leads, Fresh Combat, and Sound-Based Music Gameplay
technology2 months ago

Stranger Than Heaven Revealed: Snoop Dogg Leads, Fresh Combat, and Sound-Based Music Gameplay

Xbox’s 'Xbox Presents' showcase unveiled Stranger Than Heaven, an Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio action-adventure spanning five cities and 50 years, starring Makoto Daito with Orpheus (Snoop Dogg) and a cast including Satoshi Fujihara and Tori Kelly. Highlights include a showbiz-management loop driven by Makoto’s musical talent, a new sound-recording mechanic to compose in-game music, and an innovative combat system that lets players control Makoto’s left and right limbs independently, plus varied weapons and finishing moves. The game launches this winter on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Xbox Play Anywhere) with Day One on Xbox Game Pass.

via Xbox Wire|
#music-based-gameplay#ryu-ga-gotoku-studio#snoop-dogg
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN: SEGA's multi-era action-adventure heads to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC this winter
gaming2 months ago

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN: SEGA's multi-era action-adventure heads to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC this winter

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio revealed STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, a fifty-year action-adventure across five eras of modern Japan, launching this winter on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store (also available on Game Pass). The game follows Makoto Daito across five cities, featuring a dynamic combat system and a showman-musician arc, with a soundtrack by Snoop Dogg, Ado, and Tori Kelly and a CG version of the late actor Bunta Sugawara.

via Gematsu|
#gaming#playstation-5#ryu-ga-gotoku-studio
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Announced for Switch 2 Launching in 2026
technology9 months ago

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Announced for Switch 2 Launching in 2026

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties are set to release on Switch 2 and other platforms on February 12, 2026, featuring modern visuals and a new story, with pre-orders available now. The game reimagines the 2009 PlayStation 3 classic, adding new cutscenes, battles, and minigames, and introduces Dark Ties, focusing on Yoshitaka Mine’s journey, intersecting with Kiryu’s story.

via Nintendo Life|
#2026-release#dark-ties#ryu-ga-gotoku-studio
Yakuza Studio Reveals Stranger Than Heaven, a New Game Blending LA Noire and Yakuza Styles
technology1 year ago

Yakuza Studio Reveals Stranger Than Heaven, a New Game Blending LA Noire and Yakuza Styles

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming game, initially known as Project Century, has been renamed Stranger Than Heaven and revealed at Summer Game Fest, set in Japan during the early 20th century, with a storyline spanning from 1915 to 1943, featuring action gameplay and moral choices, though platform and release details are still unknown.

via GameSpot|
#project-century#ryu-ga-gotoku-studio#stranger-than-heaven
"Yakuza Studio Boss 'Surprised' by Infinite Wealth's Strong Early Sales in Japan"
video-games2 years ago

"Yakuza Studio Boss 'Surprised' by Infinite Wealth's Strong Early Sales in Japan"

Masayoshi Yokoyama, director of Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, expresses surprise at the strong early sales of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, as the series typically sells slowly over time due to word of mouth. The game shipped one million copies within its first week, a rate Yokoyama wasn't expecting, as the series historically gains traction gradually. VGC's review praises the game as "the series at its very best" and "one of the best RPGs we've played in years."

via Video Games Chronicle|
#infinite-wealth#like-a-dragon#masayoshi-yokoyama