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Stranger Than Heaven Hits Over 1 Million Wishlists
RGG Studio announced that their upcoming title, Stranger Than Heaven, has achieved over 1 million wishlists. This significant milestone indicates strong pre-launch interest in the game.
I asked the Stranger Than Heaven devs the only question that matters: when is the theme song coming to Spotify?
During an interview at Gamescom, RGG Studio's Mikinobu Abe and Hiroyuki Sakamoto addressed the highly anticipated release of the Stranger Than Heaven theme song, featuring Ado, Snoop Dogg, Tori Kelly, and Satoshi Fujihara, on streaming platforms like Spotify. While no firm release date was provided, Sakamoto assured that the song would be available at the proper time, highlighting its integral role in balancing the game's serious tone with its vibrant musical and show business elements.
Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat is RGG Studio’s Most Visceral Yet, as Revealed in New Gameplay
RGG Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, will feature the developer's most visceral combat yet, allowing players to control protagonist Makoto Daito's fighting style across three distinct eras. The combat system includes separate control for left and right body parts, combo attacks, parries, and weapon usage. The game is set to launch on January 15th, 2027, and will offer a darker tone than previous RGG Studio titles.
Stranger Than Heaven Shows Off Its Slick Combat In New Trailer
RGG Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, showcased its combat mechanics in a new trailer. The footage highlights protagonist Makoto's proficiency with various weapons, a parry system, and combo potential. The game is set to release on January 15, 2027, for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN – Combat Gameplay Trailer
RGG Studio has released a combat gameplay trailer for their upcoming action-adventure game, Stranger Than Heaven. The trailer showcases combat across multiple eras and highlights the game's narrative of a fifty-year struggle for survival and a home.
I didn't expect Stranger Than Heaven to have such deep, satisfying combat
A hands-on demo of Stranger Than Heaven focused exclusively on its unique combat system, which utilizes a dual-controller scheme for precise limb control. This intricate combat, combined with intelligent enemy AI and challenging boss encounters, has generated significant excitement for the game's release, despite limited information on its story and world.
SEGA Announces Huge Gamescom 2026 Line-Up
SEGA has announced its Gamescom 2026 line-up, featuring playable demos of Alien: Isolation 2, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Persona 4 Revival, and Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000. The event will also showcase Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch, the Lords of the End Times DLC for Total War: Warhammer III, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and SONIC PICO PARK. Attendees can also meet RGG Studio legends Hiroyuki Sakamoto and Mikinobu Abe.
Get ready to set sail with these 6 games to play before Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
This article recommends six games to play before the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on July 9. The list includes titles like Windrose, Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Sea of Thieves, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered, all of which feature pirate themes, naval combat, or connections to the Assassin's Creed universe.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads new trailer shows the villain of the piece – haven’t we seen him before?
A new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads, releasing in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, showcases its story mode and introduces the antagonist, the Bakunawa Killer. The trailer hints at the villain's identity being Pai's father, Lau, despite his de-aged appearance, raising questions about the narrative's central mystery. Developed by RGG Studios, the game appears to incorporate elements from their Yakuza series experience.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads gets a new trailer for the mysterious Bakunawa Killer - but who are they? Speculation begins
A new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads revealed the mysterious Bakunawa Killer, sparking fan speculation about their identity. While the trailer shows Pai Chan reacting with disbelief, popular theories suggest the character could be Lau Chan or Lei-Fei, though both have potential inconsistencies with their established lore and age. The game is set to release next year.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Reveals Bakunawa Killer at Evo 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sega revealed a new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads at Evo 2026, introducing the Bakunawa Killer as a new playable character and a key figure in the game's story mode. The game, developed with RGG Studio's storytelling expertise while retaining classic fighting game elements, is set for a 2027 release.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads isn't just a fighting game revival, it's a "sandbox RPG" that channels Watchmen and Detroit: Become Human
Virtua Fighter Crossroads, developed by RGG Studio, is a narrative-driven sandbox RPG that moves away from traditional fighting game mechanics. Producer Riichiro Yamada stated that the game is inspired by Watchmen and Detroit: Become Human, emphasizing player choice and a grounded, believable world. While it incorporates Virtua Fighter's combat, the focus is on a robust story mode and side content, aiming for a different experience than the Yakuza series.
Stranger Than Heaven Hands-on Preview - Intuitive, deeply challenging combat
Stranger Than Heaven, a prequel to the Like a Dragon series from RGG Studio, features a deeply challenging and intuitive combat system that blends elements of Yakuza's melee and Dark Souls' punishing difficulty. The preview highlights the game's intricate combat mechanics, including blocking, dodging, environmental interactions, and a variety of enemy types. The game is set to release on January 15, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
'It May Seem Like We're Only Doing It for Attention': Stranger Than Heaven Dev Discusses Celebrity Castings, Including Tupac
RGG Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama addressed criticisms regarding the use of celebrity likenesses, including Tupac Shakur, in the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven. Yokoyama stated his intention is for players to focus on gameplay and narrative, not the casting choices, and that Tupac's inclusion was facilitated by Snoop Dogg and approved by Tupac's family.
Stranger Than Heaven studio don't intend their "casting choices [to] take the spotlight and overshadow everything else", despite that now having happened two games running
RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama stated that the inclusion of Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven and Teruyuki Kagawa in Yakuza Kiwami 3 was not intended to overshadow the games' gameplay and narrative. He clarified that the studio aims for celebrity casting to elevate the overall work, citing examples from Yakuza 0 where actors were perfectly suited for their roles. However, the article argues that these specific casting choices have indeed drawn significant attention and controversy, potentially detracting from the games themselves.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Gets Full Version of “Legacy” Track in a New AMV Focused on Cielo
RGG Studio has released a new AMV for Virtua Fighter Crossroads featuring the full theme song "Legacy" by El Gran Nael. The video showcases newcomer Cielo in various combat scenarios, including facing off against returning characters like Pai Chan. The game is slated for release next year, with Sega aiming for a Game of the Year-worthy experience.
Stranger Than Heaven Second-Take Preview: Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat Seems Harder Than Hell, and that’s a Good Thing
A preview of Stranger Than Heaven suggests its combat system offers a greater challenge than the typical Like a Dragon brawling, indicating RGG Studio's intent to innovate with the new series prequel. This second look features editor Tristan Ogilvie's impressions after an earlier hands-on by Michael Higham.
Eat Like a Dragon: What Yakuza's Food Reveals About Character
This article explores how food in Yakuza: Like a Dragon serves as a narrative device to reveal and develop character. The author examines specific food choices and conversations to demonstrate how they reflect and complicate character identities, moving beyond simple cultural markers to represent personal choices and experiences.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 12: PlayStation Mid-Year Deals
PlayStation is offering mid-year deals on titles like ARC Raiders and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, with additional free games for PlayStation Plus members. Xbox features Capcom publisher sales, including Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, while the Nintendo eShop also has Capcom discounts. Various other publishers like Atari and RGG Studio also have sales across platforms.
