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VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS™ Injects Cinematic Storytelling to Reinvent the Legendary Franchise
SEGA of America and RGG Studio have revealed Virtua Fighter Crossroads, a new installment in the fighting game series set to launch in 2027. The game will feature a narrative-driven action-adventure experience with a dynamic new combat system and an omnibus story told through four protagonists. Acclaimed writers David Hayter and Brad Kane are contributing to the narrative.
All Major Summer Game Fest 2026 Announcements
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching in spring 2027 for multiple platforms, and the Resident Evil Veronica remake. New titles like Alien: Isolation 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads were also revealed, alongside updates for existing franchises and new IPs across various genres.
Stranger Than Heaven Next Year; Featuring Tupac
RGG Studio and Snoop Dogg unveiled a new cinematic trailer for Stranger Than Heaven, formerly known as Project Century, at Summer Game Fest. The martial arts action game is slated for release next year.
Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Control Resonant, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. New games like Crossfire and gen Atlas were revealed, alongside sequels such as Guild Wars 3 and Lords of the Fallen II. Expansions for Mafia: The Old Country and new titles like Resident Evil Veronica and Gundam Rogue Orbit were also announced.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Recap: Every Major Announcement, Reveal And Trailer
Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous game announcements, including Resident Evil Veronica, Alien: Isolation 2, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The event also revealed updates for existing titles and new projects from various developers and publishers. Many games are slated for release in 2026 and 2027 across multiple platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Tupac Shakur joins Snoop Dogg in Stranger Than Heaven, which also has a release date once you've finished getting over the whole dead rapper cameo business
RGG Studio announced that Tupac Shakur will be digitally resurrected to appear in their upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, set to release on January 15, 2027. Snoop Dogg is also confirmed to be in the game, and Tupac's appearance is with permission from his estate. The game will also feature the likeness of the late actor Bunta Sugawara.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Debuts at Summer Game Fest 2026
Virtua Fighter Crossroads was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026 with a trailer showcasing a story mode and a new character named Cielo. The game is set to release in 2027, with exact platforms yet to be announced. A special showcase detailing the game will air on June 5, 2026.
Tupac Shakur, who has been dead since 1996, will appear in the next Yakuza game
Sega has announced that the likeness of the late rapper Tupac Shakur will appear in the upcoming Yakuza prequel, Stranger Than Heaven, set to release on January 15, 2027. The character, named Amaru, is being developed with permission from and in close collaboration with Tupac's estate, Amaru Entertainment, and RGG Studio, without the use of AI. Rapper Snoop Dogg, who also appears in the game, discussed the creative decision, stating it felt connected to the game's themes.
Stranger Than Heaven just got stranger as Tupac is in it, out January 15th
RGG Studio announced that Stranger Than Heaven will launch on January 15th, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, also launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. The game will feature appearances from real-life musicians Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg, with the story spanning multiple time periods and cities.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers, including Resident Evil Veronica remake, Alien: Isolation 2, genAtlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7: Revelation. Several developers also revealed new projects, such as PlatinumGames' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and RGG Studio's Virtua Fighter: Crossroads. The event also featured updates on existing titles like Palworld and Fortnite, alongside reveals for new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Monster Hunter.
Persona 6 to be announced at Xbox Games Showcase, prominent Switch 2 leaker claims as rumored images circulate
A prominent leaker, Nate the Hate, claims that Persona 6 will be announced at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. This follows recent copyright strikes on supposed Persona 6 leaks and Atlus's recent trend of revealing games at Xbox events. The leaker also suggested a potential 2027 release window for the unannounced title.
Yakuza Needs to Let Players Scrap with Women, Too
This opinion piece argues that the Yakuza series, despite attempts at portraying strong female characters, ultimately perpetuates misogynistic tropes by preventing players from fighting women. The article criticizes how female characters are often deified or treated as plot devices, highlighting instances in Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as examples of this problematic trend. It calls for the series to take women seriously as opponents, allowing for true gender equality in its narrative and gameplay.
Virtua Fighter 6 Leak Reveals New Character, Old Favorite, And A Fresh Title
A leaked online presentation has revealed new details about the upcoming Virtua Fighter 6, including a new character named Cielo and an older version of Pai Chan. The game, tentatively titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, appears to draw visual inspiration from Street Fighter 6 while maintaining Virtua Fighter's signature martial arts realism. Producer Riichiro Yamada and other RGG Studio staff were featured in the footage, suggesting an official reveal is imminent.
New Virtua Fighter PS5 Footage Leaks, And It's Blowing My Mind
Leaked footage for a new Virtua Fighter game, potentially titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, has surfaced online, showcasing over 90 seconds of gameplay on PlayStation 5. The footage, which includes character models and animations, suggests a next-generation fighting game experience developed by RGG Studio. While no official release date has been announced, more information is expected later in the year.
Virtua Fighter 6 Leak Reveals New Character, Old Favorite, And A Fresh Title
A leaked online presentation for Virtua Fighter 6, tentatively titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, has revealed new character "Cielo" and an older version of Pai Chan, alongside gameplay footage. The leak also showcased visual inspiration from Street Fighter 6 while maintaining Virtua Fighter's signature martial arts realism. Producer Riichiro Yamada of RGG Studio briefly commented on the footage, confirming its authenticity.
From Fable to Fire Emblem, here are 6 RPGs to watch at Summer Game Fest 2026
This article highlights six anticipated RPGs expected to be featured at Summer Game Fest 2026, including Fable, Stranger than Heaven, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Clockwork Revolution, Persona 4 Revival, and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The author discusses potential release windows, developer updates, and reasons for their expected appearances at the event, with a focus on titles for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Gang Of Dragon Developer's Website Gets Whacked
Nagoshi Studio, the developer behind the upcoming game Gang Of Dragon, is facing significant setbacks as its official website has gone completely offline. This follows reports of publisher NetEase pulling financial backing and the studio's YouTube channel briefly disappearing. The current status of the game and the studio is uncertain, with many fans expressing concern about its future.
Evening Multiplex
Official trailers have been released for several games, including the Tracer Pack for Call of Duty, the launch trailer for Forza Horizon 6, and the demo trailer for Order of Wallachia. RGG Studio also released a trailer for their game 'Strange...'