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Stranger Than Heaven Revealed: Snoop Dogg Leads, Fresh Combat, and Sound-Based Music Gameplay
technology21 days 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.

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN: SEGA's multi-era action-adventure heads to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC this winter
gaming21 days 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.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Announced for Switch 2 Launching in 2026
technology8 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.

Yakuza Studio Reveals Stranger Than Heaven, a New Game Blending LA Noire and Yakuza Styles
technology11 months 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.

"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."

gaming2 years ago

"Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Hits 1 Million Copies Sold Milestone"

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced that the adventure role-playing game Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has shipped over 1 million copies globally, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise. In celebration, Sega will be giving out free in-game celebratory T-shirts to players. The game was launched on January 26 for various platforms and has already sold over 100,000 copies.

"Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Achieves Milestone Success with 1 Million Copies Sold"
gaming2 years ago

"Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Achieves Milestone Success with 1 Million Copies Sold"

Sega's latest game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, features a cheeky nod to itself as the protagonist praises the company's past games while visiting a retro arcade. The game, set in Japan, includes genuine Sega arcades with classic games matching the era. The publisher and developer also poke fun at themselves through side content, such as a robotic version of a Hiroshima mascot mocking the Sega Game Gear. Despite some frustration over exclusive content in different game versions, Infinite Wealth has been a commercial success and received positive reviews, with IGN calling it one of the greatest games in the Yakuza series.