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Friday27th Feb 2026
Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tangle & Whisper Free DLC Pack Out Now
The IDW duo is here
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds continues to release regular character updates, and following the release of the Monkey Ball character AiAi earlier this month, the next free DLC character pack is out this week. This particular update contains the IDW comic book duo Tangle & Whisper. They'll also be joined by their very own festival:...
Thursday26th Feb 2026
News Yes, Ecco The Dolphin's Remaster Will Probably Make A Splash On Switch
More details have been revealed
Last May, an Xbox Wire post announced Ecco The Dolphin would be making a comeback with a remaster of not only the first game, but also the sequel Tides of Time. Platforms weren't mentioned at the time, but a new two-page spread for the remaster in Famitsu this week lists the Switch - seemingly confirming the remaster...
Wednesday18th Feb 2026
News Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Movie Has Found Its Amy Rose
Amy Mars? Veronica Rose?
The next Sonic the Hedgehog movie is set to be a big one, with even more classic characters coming back, one of which is everyone's favourite pink hedgehog, Amy Rose. And we now know which Hollywood star will be voicing the iconic character Revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, Kristen Bell, best known from Veronica Mars,...
Tuesday17th Feb 2026
PSA Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Switch 2 Open Beta Test Starts This Week
Including cross-play network testing
Ahead of next month's release of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on the Switch 2 this March, Sega is running an open beta test. Yes, in case you missed this news, it starts this week from 18th February 2026 and will run until 23rd February 2026. To join the fight, you'll need to an active Switch Online...
Saturday14th Feb 2026
Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Super Monkey Ball Free DLC Update Out Now
AiAi joins the race
Sega has been bolstering the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds roster with all sorts of paid and free DLC characters, and the fifth free update is out this week. Following NiGHTS, who was added as a playable character at the end of last year, this time it's AiAi from the Super Monkey Ball series. Alongside this, there'll also be some...
Friday13th Feb 2026
News SEGA Records $200 Million Impairment Loss As Angry Bird Dev's Performance Is "Sluggish"
Rovio's performance "fell significantly short of initial forecast"
SEGA Sammy has published its Q3 2025/26 financial report, and it's a pretty mixed bag for the multimedia giant, with losses reported in multiple different areas. But perhaps the biggest piece of news comes from Rovio's side of the business. Sega acquired the Angry Bird developer in...
Tuesday10th Feb 2026
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 Will Be The Last Kiwami Game, Says RGG Studio Head
Instead, there may be "a new series on a different line"
Alongside continuing the stories of Kazuma Kiryu and introducing the world to Ichiban Kasuga, Sega and RGG Studio has spent about a decade bringing back some of the older Yakuza / Like A Dragon games for modern audiences. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, out on 12th February, is the latest of...
Monday2nd Feb 2026
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Fails To Meets Sega's Expectations
Despite strong critical reception
Sega has released its latest financial report, confirming that despite strong critical reception, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has failed to meet the company's expectations. The quote from Koichi Fukazawa, director of the board and senior executive vice president, can be found on the PDF presentation from the...
Friday30th Jan 2026
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Dev Acknowledges Demo's "Graphical Issues", Launch Update Planned
It "does not represent the final experience"
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio recently released a demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. As much as fans appreciated this early play test, it's also drawn some criticism. Some players had been highlighting "graphical issues"
Thursday29th Jan 2026
News Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Lands March Release Date On Switch 2
Punch up, super star!
After being announced for Switch 2 way back in May 2025, SEGA has today revealed that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will mark the series' long-awaited debut on a Nintendo system on 26th March. For those who have missed the details up to this point, this Switch 2 release features full cross-play, so you can battle it...
Saturday24th Jan 2026
News Sonic Racing Open To Including More 'Deep Cut' Characters From Extended Sonic Universe
Tangle and Whisper join the race next month
Last November, Sega announced three more characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This included the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW duo, Tangle and Whisper. Now, in a recent interview with MCV Magazine, Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has reiterated how the team realises there is "a lot of passion around the...
Thursday22nd Jan 2026
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Scores A Switch 2 eShop Demo This Week
Update: It's now live on the eShop
Last week, the PlayStation Blog revealed a demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties would be released on PlayStation 5. It's now been officially confirmed for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. It should be live on the Switch 2 eShop very soon, and will give players access to both games. However, it's been...
Sunday18th Jan 2026
Random Nintendo Apparently Wasn't Happy About Sonic's Foot Being In Front Of Mario's Foot
Former Sega producer reveals "funny" Mario & Sonic demand
Developers who have worked with Nintendo's intellectual properties have often shared stories about odd requests and demands from the video game giant. With this in mind, the latest story to surface comes from former Sega of Japan producer, Ryoichi Hasegawa. During a chat with Arcade Attack...
Saturday17th Jan 2026
News Sega Confirms Another Retro Arcade Game For Yakuza Kiwami 3
MORE!
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties hits the Switch 2 next month and if you weren't already excited about the game, to top it off, there are a bunch of retro Sega titles you'll be able to revisit. Following the recent Game Gear news, another arcade title has been revealed. As noted by our
Thursday15th Jan 2026
News Sonic The Hedgehog Kicks Off 35th Anniversary Celebrations In Style
"Forever fast"
Believe it or not, Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating his 35th anniversary in 2026, and Sega is clearly planning something as it dropped a nostalgia blast of a trailer celebrating the blue blur's life and times. The trailer highlights the range of Sonic over the franchise's storied history, from his pixel perfect start on the Mega...
News Sega Is Adding Playable Bandai Namco Game Gear Titles To Yakuza Kiwami 3
Three more retro offerings
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches for the Switch 2 next month, and in case you missed it, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will be adding a variety of retro games. Our colleagues at Push Square covered one of these reveals in December, and more recently, Sega lifted the lid on the inclusion of Game Gear titles. According...
Tuesday13th Jan 2026
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Switch 2 Physical Edition Arrives This March
The digital version launched last month
Following the digital release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at the end of last year, Sega has now locked in the launch date for the physical version. It previously revealed it would be arriving in "early 2026" and it's now been confirmed this release will be racing onto Switch 2 on...
Monday5th Jan 2026
News Pac-Man Joins The 'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Roster Later This Week
Eating up the dust
If you thought Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was slowing down anytime soon, think again. Sega has announced that the Pac-Man Pack will be available on 7th January 2026. Alongside the upcoming DLC, which includes the iconic Namco character as a playable racer, PAC-MAN Festival is also kicking off a day later on 8th January from 4pm PT...
Tuesday23rd Dec 2025
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Direct Showcases New Modes Bad Boy Dragon And Hell's Arena
Update: Check out 6 minutes of gameplay
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that they will be airing a Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Direct next week, which launches on Switch 2 on 12th February 2026. The Direct will be a late one for UK and European folks, with the stream kicking off on 23rd December 2025 at 1am GMT / 2am ET — that's 22nd...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds NiGHTS DLC Pack Launches For Free This Week
Get it downloaded
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans will have a very Merry Christmas this year, as Sega will be launching the free 'NiGHTS DLC Pack' this week on Christmas Eve – that's 24th December 2025, just to make it crystal clear. The pack will include NiGHTS as a playable character, the Dream Sleeper vehicle, and new emotes and sounds. The...
Thursday4th Dec 2025
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New gadgets, strengthened anti-cheat and more
Every game is getting in its final update of the year before the holiday period gets underway, and Sega has today rolled out a major patch for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. On the Nintendo front, this marks the arrival of the Switch 2 Edition as well as the Upgrade Pack for existing Switch owners. Apart...
Switch owners can get a half-price introductory offer
If you're looking for a reason to jump back into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sega has this week released the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game digitally. It's available for $69.99 or your regional equivalent, and will be released in physical form on this platform in "early 2026". If you're...
Monday1st Dec 2025
News New 'Sonic Universe' Movie Spin-Off Announced For 2028
Well that was fast
Paramount has revealed some of its future movie plans, but for us, the biggest draw is that Sonic the Hedgehog will be getting a brand new spin-off movie in 2028. Variety reports that this upcoming spin-off is currently untitled, but it's being referred to to as the "Sonic Universe Event Film". It will launch in cinemas on 22nd...
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 Is More Than Just A Remake, And It Contains "Major Hints" For Series' Future
Not tied down
The Yakuza / Like A Dragon series has been one of the biggest surprises of the Switch 2 generation, with three games — 0, Kiwami 1, and Kiwami 2 — available on the platform already. In February next year, it'll be joined by the brand new Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties which is much more than a remake of Yakuza 3, says RGG Studio...
Thursday27th Nov 2025
"Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility"
Yes, it may be a bit of an oldie, but it's still worth re-highlighting for newer members of the gaming fraternity, or those who missed out last time it was doing the rounds. Back in 2011, the DS was gifted one of the all-time great Alien franchise games in the form of Aliens: Infestation,...
Sunday23rd Nov 2025
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble DLC Is Getting Delisted A Year After Release
Say goodbye to Godzilla and Hatsune Miku
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble was released on the Switch last June, and Sega followed it up with a bunch of DLC updates. This included Godzilla and Hatsune Miku, who joined the roster on 26th November 2024. Now, a year later, Sega's Japanese Super Monkey Ball social media account has announced these same...
Thursday20th Nov 2025
Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds SpongeBob SquarePants DLC Now Available
More racers are on the way
If Kirby's new track outing isn't your thing, perhaps you would rather return to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to try out the new SpongeBob SquarePants Pack. This paid DLC pack is now officially available on the Nintendo Switch. In case you missed it, it contains SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star as playable characters,...
Wednesday12th Nov 2025
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds New Free Characters Update, Coming Soon
And SpongeBob joins the race later this month
Ahead of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds release on the Switch 2, Sega has revealed more free characters are "coming soon". This includes the previously confirmed character NiGHTS in December 2025, Super Monkey Ball's AiAi in January 2026, and last but not least, the Sonic the Hedgehog
Friday7th Nov 2025
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Performance And Resolution Revealed
A much-needed boost
Sega this week confirmed Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans playing on the Switch would soon be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 version. If you're wondering about the exact jump in performance and resolution, Sega has now shared some details about this in its official Switch 2 FAQ. This includes how the game performs across the...
Thursday6th Nov 2025
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gets Faster On Switch 2 Next Month
And you can upgrade from Switch 1, too
At last, Sega has confirmed that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on 4th December 2025 for $69.99, right in time for the holidays (via Gematsu). Note that a physical release, wh
