Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Hits Switch 2 on Cartridge
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is now available physically on Switch 2 as a cartridge, bringing the upgraded Switch 2 edition with 60fps visuals and post-launch DLC like Mega Man to a wider audience.
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Korea Rates Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition
South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee has rated an unannounced Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition. Sonic Frontiers originally launched in 2022 across PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, selling at least 4.57 million copies and receiving several free post-launch updates. The Definitive Edition follows a pattern seen with Sonic Origins Plus and Sonic Mania Plus, signaling a possible future official reveal.
Korean Rating Board Spots Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition, Fueling Switch Speculation
South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee has rated Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition, signaling a new edition of the 2022 open‑world Sonic game. Platforms aren’t announced, but such Definitive Editions have appeared for Sonic titles recently, and Sega noted the game had sold about 4.57 million copies as of November last year.
SEGA honors Hideki Sato, architect of its hardware era
SEGA issued a statement mourning Hideki Sato, the hardware visionary behind iconic consoles like the Mega Drive/Sega Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast, who led the company as president from 2001 to 2003. The firm credits him with foundational contributions to SEGA and the broader gaming industry and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Sega honors Hideki Sato, the architect behind its iconic home consoles
Sega pays tribute to Hideki Sato, the long-time hardware designer who led Sega’s R&D and helped create pivotal consoles from SG-1000 to Dreamcast, saying his leadership laid the company’s foundation and left a lasting impact on the gaming industry; Sato died February 13.
Hideki Sato, Architect of Sega’s Consoles, Dies at 75
Hideki Sato, the influential Sega hardware designer behind the SG-1000, Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast and former Sega president, has died at 75, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans.
Dreamcast Classics Salute SEGA's Hardware Pioneer Hideki Sato
OutKick honors SEGA hardware pioneer Hideki Sato by highlighting five Dreamcast classics—Skies of Arcadia, NFL 2K, Crazy Taxi, Shenmue, and Sonic Adventure 2—celebrating how the console showcased forward-thinking tech and storytelling.
Sega Hardware Pioneer Hideki Sato Dies at 77
Legendary Sega hardware engineer Hideki Sato, who steered development from the SG-1000 to the Dreamcast and helped Sega contend with Nintendo, died on February 13, 2026 at age 77; as Sega’s director of R&D from 1989, he oversaw the Mega Drive/Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast, shaping the look and capabilities of Sega’s consoles and leaving a lasting mark on the industry.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tops 1 Million Sales, Sega Sets Sights on Another Million This Year
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has surpassed 1 million copies sold, with Sega projecting roughly another million units to be sold within the current fiscal year, boosted by a forthcoming Switch 2 physical release and strong Steam reception. Despite earlier underwhelming performance, Sega remains optimistic about long‑term sales and continues to mine classic IPs for future hits.
Fan Recompilation Pushes Panzer Dragoon Saga Toward a Native PC Port
A fan-made open-source recompilation of Panzer Dragoon Saga is semi-playable on Windows up to the Arachnoth battle, signaling potential for a native PC port though the project's current development status is uncertain.
SEGA targets another million sales for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds after a lukewarm debut
SEGA says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has sold over 1 million copies worldwide but its initial performance didn’t meet expectations. The company plans to support the game with additional DLC and aims to sell about another 1 million units within the current fiscal year, leveraging strong Metacritic ratings and positive Steam reviews. The title released on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a physical release for the newer console coming next month.
Sega eyes 1 million more Sonic Racing CrossWorlds sales after missing targets
SEGA says Sonic Racing CrossWorlds has strong critical reception (Metacritic around 80+ and Steam 'Overwhelmingly Positive') but sales did not meet internal expectations. Cumulative sales surpassed 1 million worldwide; the company plans to sell approximately one more million units within this fiscal year and sustain long-term interest through ongoing DLC updates and a Season Pass.
Sega Drops Free PS5 Demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Sega released a surprise free PS5 demo featuring Yakuza Kiwami 3 and the new Dark Ties, available tonight at 9 PM PT / 12 AM ET with no PS Plus requirement; save data can’t be transferred to the full game, which launches February 12 on PS5 and PS4.
Two-in-One Switch 2 Demo Lets You Try Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Ahead of Launch
A Switch 2 eShop demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties lets players try both games in one free download; however, demo save data won’t transfer to the full game when it releases next month, with players exploring Ryukyu and Kamurocho, testing combat styles, and enjoying side activities in both titles.
David Rosen, Sega Co-Founder, Dies at 95, Helped Shape Modern Gaming
David Rosen, a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur who transformed a photo booth venture in Japan into Sega Enterprises, died Dec. 25 in Los Angeles at 95. Over four decades, he helped elevate arcade and home gaming, contributing to a burgeoning industry now valued at about $200 billion with iconic titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Streets of Rage.