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News SEGA Wants Simultaneous Worldwide Release Dates for Its Games
About time
Over the last few years Japanese publishers in general have gotten a lot better at localising their games in a more timely manner. It's still far from perfect, with recent titles like Dragon Quest XI coming to mind, but advancements have certainly been made this generation. That said, SEGA seems to know that there's room for further...
News New Judge Eyes Gameplay Sets a Gripping, Gritty Tone for Yakuza Studio's Latest Project
Wrong side of town
Judge Eyes continues to look like a Yakuza spin-off that we just have to get our hands on. During a recent livestream, SEGA showcased another 20 or so minutes of gameplay, this time taken from the title's opening scenario. It does a great job of setting a gritty tone, and as is the case with the Yakuza games, there's some...
Review Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise - Marvellous Manga from the Yakuza Team
Definitely not dead
Fist of the North Star is one of the most popular Japanese manga series in history, starting out all the way back in 1983. TV adaptations, novels, and live-action films capitalised on the original 27 volumes in order to continue and sustain the legacy of legendary martial artist Kenshiro, but when it comes to the latest entry in...
Hands On Team Sonic Racing Takes a Tailspin on PS4
Not-so super, Sonic
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is, for our money, one of the few kart racers that deserves to be mentioned in the same sentence as Nintendo’s all-conquering Mario Kart series. The celebration of SEGA’s illustrious legacy not only revelled in ridiculous fan service (Burning Rangers, anyone?) but it also had a sharp...
Review Valkyria Chronicles 4 - The Strategy Sequel We Waited a Decade For
The Art of War
Republished on the 25th September, 2018: We're bringing this review back to coincide with the launch of Valkyria Chronicles 4. The Valkyria Chronicles series is set during a low fantasy re-imagining of World War II, here called the Second Europan War. The topography of the Europan continent is only marginally different to our Europe,...
TGS 2018 Judge Eyes Has an Awesome Opening Movie
As moody as you'd imagine
Judge Eyes is shaping up to be another deliciously dramatic hit from SEGA's Yakuza Studio, and we reckon that the game's opening movie sets the tone rather nicely. Shown off just ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2018, where the title will be playable, it introduces the game's main characters in suitably moody fashion. The...
News Resonance of Fate Remaster Is Real, Launches in October on PS4
It's bullet time
And there it is, confirmation from developer tri-Ace that the rumoured Resonance of Fate remaster is real, and it's coming a lot sooner than many may have anticipated. It's titled Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Edition, and it's the same game that launched on the PlayStation 3 in 2010, except it looks better than ever on PlayStation 4...
News Puyo Puyo eSports Pops Up on PS4 Next Month in Japan
But no Western plans just yet
There’s a new Puyo Puyo game dropping onto the PlayStation 4 in Japan next month, and it’s sponsored by the Japanese eSports Union. Available from 25th October for ¥1,999 (~$17), it’s been designed around growing the puzzling property’s competitive scene – hence the relatively low price point. The title will...
Rumour Gun-Based JRPG Resonance of Fate Is Getting a PS4 Remaster
Bang
Fans of Japanese role-playing games may remember Resonance of Fate, a PlayStation 3 title that had a somewhat unique battle system. It was all about guns and positioning, and from what we can recall, it was in-depth and good fun once you wrapped your head around its intricacies. Anyway, Resonance of Fate could be coming to PlayStation 4 if a...
News Fist of the North Star PS4 Heats Up with Free Kazuma Kiryu Character Skin
Enter the Dragon
The story of Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu may be over, but that won't stop the Dragon of Dojima from nabbing a cameo appearance in Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. Well, kind of. For a limited time (from the 2nd October, when the game launches, to the 15th October), you'll be able to download a Kiryu skin for free. That's...
News Space Channel 5 VR Grooves to PSVR Soon
Left, right, chu, chu, chu
Oooh-la-la, Ulala is finally coming to the PlayStation 4 in Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash. The virtual reality spin-off of SEGA’s classic Dreamcast rhythm action series has been playable in Japanese arcades for a little while, but will now strut its stuff to PlayStation VR. There’s no date just yet,...
News Judge Eyes Gameplay Shows That It's Basically a Yakuza Spin-Off
Kamurocho calling
Judge Eyes is the new game from SEGA's Yakuza Studio. It was announced earlier today at Sony's PlayStation LineUp Tour event, and the initial trailer had us wondering how it was going to play. As it turns out, it looks like Judge Eyes is basically a Yakuza title. Basically. It's set in Kamurocho (of course it is), and...
News Yakuza Studio's New Game Judge Eyes Detects a PS4 Western Release in 2019
Demo available in Japan
Perhaps one of the biggest announcements during Sony's PlayStation LineUp Tour event, the head of Yakuza Studio, Toshihiro Nagoshi, revealed a brand new title. It's called Judge Eyes (or Project Judge), and sees you playing as a detective solving mysteries. It appears to be based on the same engine as Yakuza 6, as it bears a...
News Fist of the North Star PS4 Demo Is Out Now in the West
Crack your knuckles
Hop on over to the PlayStation Store in Europe and you should find a playable demo for Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. It's 8.7GB in size, and based on what we've heard, it's a reasonably lengthy look at the upcoming action title. At the time of writing, the demo isn't available in North America just yet, but it...
News Yakuza Studio to Announce New IP at Tokyo Game Show Next Month
That's rad
The team behind the Yakuza series is certainly keeping itself busy these days, with what seems like an endless stream of releases in the franchise, as well as the upcoming Western launch of Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. It seems it won't be taking a break anytime soon, however, as its latest game is to be announced next month...
News Yakuza Survey Hints at Feudal Japan Spin-Offs Potentially Coming West
Yes please
As if there weren't enough samurai-based games heading our way, SEGA is potentially thinking about giving us a couple more. Invested Yakuza fans may already know of Yakuza: Ishin! and Yakuza: Kenzan!, two spin-off titles that are basically your usual Yakuza games, only they're set in feudal Japan. The former launched on...
Lan Di-drama
Shenmue may be considered a cult classic, but it’s important to remember that Ryo Hazuki’s revenge mission divided critics when it originally released on the Dreamcast almost two decades ago. SEGA legend Yu Suzuki spent a small fortune on the first foray’s dingy Yokosuka setting, but despite being wildly original, the game...
News Streets of Rage 4 Calls the Cops in SEGA Classic Revival
No way
Out. Of. Nowhere! French publisher Dotemu’s clearly not done with retro revivals in the wake of its recent Windjammers 2 announcement, as it’s just confirmed Streets of Rage 4. This is one helluva sentence so it deserves repeating at least once: Streets of Rage 4 has just been freakin’ announced. There are no platforms confirmed yet,...
News Fist of the North Star PS4 Launch Edition Will Have a Reversible Japanese Cover
Ken you handle it
Wow, look at good guy SEGA pulling off this admittedly cool little move. Earlier this month, the publisher revealed Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise's Western box art, and while it certainly isn't bad, it's not quite on par with the
Gamescom 2018 Get Up to Speed with New Team Sonic Racing Gameplay and Details
Need for speed
We're cautiously optimistic about Team Sonic Racing. Early gameplay footage has looked bright, cheerful, and fun, and with Sumo Digital at the helm, it's in safe hands. We're still unsure, however, on whether it'll measure up to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, a wonderful kart racer with lots of variety thanks to its...
News There's a Free Shenmue PS4 Theme in North America
This is cool
SEGA’s celebrating the launch of Shenmue I & II on the PlayStation 4 with a free dynamic theme in North America. Available to download now, the animated wallpaper includes a sketch of Ryo Hazuki on the top layer, and a panning shot of the Dragon Mirror on the bottom layer. There’s also some new music from the franchise’s...
Soapbox 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Shenmue Before Playing for the First Time
About that day...
Thanks to the HD re-release of these two Dreamcast classics, many of you will be experiencing Shenmue for the very first time. I'm one of those people too, and after receiving my pre-order a fair few days early, I've been able to make a decent amount of leeway into my search for the killer of Ryo Hazuki's father, the...
Hands On Is Shenmue I & II a Knock Out on PS4?
The day the snow turned to rain
Even in 2018, there’s something unusual about Shenmue. While most games strive to create lush, idyllic fantasy worlds, mid-80s Yokosuka is a claustrophobic dive, inhabited by everyday people living uninspiring lives. It’s this slice of life format that’s made the series a mainstay in gaming culture for almost...
Sammy Barker recalls his history with Yu Suzuki's hit series
Republished on Thursday, 18th August 2018: We're bringing this article back from the archives in celebration of Shenmue I & II's impending release on the PlayStation 4. The original text follows. Originally published on Thursday, 16th July 2015: I don't remember the day that the snow...
Hands On Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Could Be One of the Best Yakuza Games Yet
An extreme remake
Before Yakuza was niche on the PlayStation 3, it was even more niche on the PlayStation 2. The original Yakuza was undeniably rough around the edges and its somewhat shaky remake, Yakuza: Kiwami, reflected that. But with Yakuza 2, the series found a real foothold. Improved gameplay and a more complex, intriguing narrative pushed...
News Three More B-List Sonic Pals Join Team Sonic Racing Roster
Team Vector
Team Sonic Racing is shaping up fairly well, with interesting team-based mechanics injected into traditional kart racing goodness. One of the bigger question marks over the title is its roster of characters -- without SEGA's other properties to flesh it out, this game's lineup consists purely of Sonic's friends and foes, which isn't...
News Fist of the North Star PS4 Combat Looks Like Yakuza Gone Mad
And it's bloody as heck
Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is a Yakuza game at its core. It's the same developer, it has the same kind of structure -- complete with minigames -- and the combat looks like it builds directly upon the foundations laid by Kiryu and pals. Having said that, the combat looks properly mental in this latest trailer...
News Sony Was the Only Platform Holder to Not Reject Yakuza
And we're so very glad
Regular readers will know that the Yakuza series is very near and dear to our hearts here at Push Square. We've been singing the series' praises since the days of the PlayStation 2, and (hopefully) without sounding too smug about it, we're really happy to see the franchise finally catch on with a wider audience here in...
News New Team Sonic Racing Trailer Showcases Team Tactics
Drive by
As you might be able to deduce from the game's name, Team Sonic Racing is all about teamwork. SEGA has released a brand new trailer that drives this point home, focusing on the techniques you and your teammates will be utilising to stay ahead. Skimboost is a manoeuvre whereby you drive close to a teammate who's struggling to give them a...
News Yakuza 3 Shows Its Age with New PS4 Remaster Screenshots
Mini games shown off
Yakuza 3, as well as 4 and 5, are set to receive PS4 remasters in Japan, and these new screenshots show off what we can expect when they eventually make their way to the West. While it's a step up from the original release, it's looking a little rough around the edges, but we doubt Yakuza fans will be concerned about that - the...
News Valkyria Chronicles 4 Demo Rolls Out on PS4
Roger that
Hit up the European PlayStation Store right now and you should be able to find a playable demo for upcoming strategy role-playing title Valkyria Chronicles 4. You can find it by either going to 'games' and then 'demos', and then scrolling along to 'see all', or you can simply search for Valkyria Chronicles 4 and it should pop up. The...
News SEGA's Gamescom 2018 Lineup Includes Team Sonic Racing, Fist of the North Star, More
Playable at the show
SEGA has a few pretty interesting titles up its sleeve, and it looks to be bringing most of them to Gamescom 2018 later this month. At the Cologne show, which runs from 21st to 25th August, the publisher will be showing off a handful of games at its Deep Silver booth. The PS4 games on display are: Fist of the North Star: Lost...
News Shenmue I & II Scores a Gorgeous Japanese Collector's Edition
Only on PS4
Shenmue I & II will not release in Japan until 22nd November, but fans’ patience will be rewarded in the form of a stunning Collector’s Edition only available overseas. The pretty PlayStation 4 exclusive will cost ¥5,990 (~$54) and will come with a copy of the game and a 40 song soundtrack in a special presentation package...
News Fist of the North Star PS4's Western Box Art Is Decent, But a Step Down from Japan's
At least it's not terrible
The box art for Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise has been revealed, and it's thankfully not too shabby. As you'd expect, it features main badass Kenshiro cracking his knuckles as his enemies swarm behind him. The colour palette is quite pretty, too. But it's not quite on the same level as Japan's old school...
News Valkyria Chronicles 4 Opening Scene Shows Off English Dub
Talking war
SEGA's posted the prologue to Valkyria Chronicles 4 online, and besides looking quite lovely, it provides a good look at the game's English dub. The release will feature both Japanese and English voice tracks when it launches in September, but it sounds like SEGA's put a lot of effort into ensuring that the latter is up to scratch...
News Ryo Hazuki Recaps Shenmue's Engrossing Storyline
Maybe another time
In the latest of a string of Shenmue I & II promotional videos, SEGA’s roped in Ryo Hazuki’s voice actor Corey Marshall to offer some insight on the story. Yu Suzuki’s innovative adventure game is perhaps so beloved because it was one of the first games to really emphasise story-telling and cinematics – something...
News Take a Peek into Kaz's Love Life with the Latest Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Trailer
Dragon heart
Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu is a bit of a clutz when it comes to serious romance, but if you plan on picking up Yakuza: Kiwami 2 next month, you'll get a rare glimpse into Kaz's love life. We won't go into too much detail here, but the game's latest trailer sets the tone nicely. As with most things in Yakuza, this particular...
News The West Likes Yakuza Because It Doesn't Pander to Western Tastes, Says SEGA
Preach
SEGA has come a long way since the days of removing parts of Yakuza 3 because western audiences wouldn't "get it". Speaking to GameIndustry, SEGA Europe boss John Clark says that Yakuza has found its footing here in the West because it doesn't shy away from its Japanese roots. "We're not turning every Yakuza title into an open-world...
News Embrace 90s Nostalgia with SEGA Mega Drive's Free PSVR Patch
Welcome to the Fantasy Zone
SEGA Mega Drive Classics – or SEGA Genesis Classics for those of you overseas – will now allow you to forget all about 2018 and escape to a virtual world of 90s nostalgia with PlayStation VR. A brand new 268MB patch allows you to play all of the compilation’s 16-bit classics on a 14” portable television, in a...
News Sonic Mania Cheat Codes Discovered - Infinite Continues, All Chaos Emeralds, More
Old school
Sonic Mania might update the old Sonic formula for a modern audience, but it's also a giant throwback to the Mega Drive days. Back in the 90s, it was common for games to be rife with cheat codes, an almost extinct way to change up the game by enabling things like infinite lives, or spawning in items you shouldn't have access to. As it...
DLC Review Sonic Mania's Encore Content Pack Is a Big Plus
Mighty fine
Almost a year after its initial release, Sonic Mania remains a delight. The blue hedgehog's retro PS4 outing is not only his best game in a long time, but it's clearly been made with the love and passion that the 16-bit games deserve. It's both modern and nostalgic, merging old and new in brilliant ways that make old-school Sonic fans...
News Sonic Mania Plus Promo Apes Old SEGA Advert
A whole lot more for less
Sonic Mania Plus is out tomorrow, bringing the original game back to store shelves with a raft of extra content, such as long lost characters, Mighty and Ray. The wonderfully retro platformer leans heavily into 90s nostalgia, and the above new commercial for the game...
News This SEGA Pop-Up Book Is the Best Thing You'll See All Week
Welcome to the Fantasy Zone
To be this good takes ages – or just a brilliant pop-up book with paper-based versions of SEGA’s most iconic arcade cabinets. Check out this bundle of amazingness: The SEGA Arcade: Pop-Up History includes sculptures of various classic cabinets from the Japanese company, including Space Harrier, Hang-On, and –...
News Revisit Shenmue's Famous Dobuita Street in the Flesh
Through the power of YouTube
Dobuita Street is perhaps the most memorable location from the original Shenmue game. Home to Tom’s hot-dog stand, Nozomi’s flower shop, and… Like, a car park, it’s the central shopping district in the first instalment. It’s also a real-life place with real-life inspirations, as explained in this excellent...
News Yakuza Producer 'Would Love' to Make a Sequel to the Underrated Binary Domain
We'd be happy with a remaster
So, who remembers Binary Domain? A third-person shooter that launched on the PlayStation 3 all the way back in 2012, it was developed by the team behind the Yakuza series over at SEGA. While it certainly had its flaws, the general consensus here at Push Square is that it was a bit of an underrated gem. Much like...
Review Shining Resonance Refrain (PS4)
Shine on
SEGA's classic Shining series is back, and it's definitely not what old school fans may remember. Shining Resonance Refrain is an enhanced remaster of Shining Resonance -- a PlayStation 3 title that launched only in Japan almost four years ago. It arrives on Western shores with a full (and optional) English dub, as well as a fresh way...
News Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Demo Now Available on PS4
New story trailer released
Are you ready for even more Kiryu action on PS4? A demo for Yakuza: Kiwami 2 has been made available on the PlayStation Store today, giving you a taster of what to expect from this remake of the second game in the series. A small selection of mini games and sub stories will be unlocked for you to enjoy as you explore...
News Shenmue I & II PS4 Release Date Revealed
Race ducks and drive forklift trucks in August
Though no official confirmation has been made by SEGA, the release date for Shenmue I & II appears to now be set in stone. According to the bundle's listing on the PlayStation Store, the PS4 ports of these influential Dreamcast adventure games is 20th August in North America and 21st August in...
News Big the Cat, Amy Rose, and Chao Join Team Sonic Racing
Froggy?!
Big the Cat’s hanging up his fishing rod in favour of four wheels, as three new characters join the roster of Team Sonic Racing. The frog-obsessed feline will be joined by the forever friend-zoned Amy Rose and four different Chao characters – all driving in the, ahem, same car. The newcomers were revealed as part of a Sonic the Hedgehog...
News Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise PS4 Gameplay Looks Like Yakuza in All But Name
That's rad
The announcement that Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is making its way to Western shores later this year was somewhat overshadowed by other E3 news, but it's a big win for fans nonetheless. It's being developed by Yakuza Studio, the team responsible for, you guessed it, the Yakuza series, and this new gameplay footage looks very...
