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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals Three More Free DLC Characters
Sega has announced three new free downloadable content characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Arle from Puyo Puyo. Red and Goro Majima are scheduled for release in April 2026, with Arle following in May 2026. The update also includes eight new songs from Sega's racing titles.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Character Roster Getting Even Crazier with More Free PS5, PS4 Updates
SEGA and Sonic Team are continuing their robust post-launch support for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with free updates planned through 2026. New characters like Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima, and Arle from Puyo Puyo will be added, along with several iconic SEGA music tracks.
Frost Fatales 2026 Raises Over $147K for the National Women’s Law Center
Games Done Quick's Frost Fatales 2026 event successfully raised over $147,000 for the National Women’s Law Center through speedruns and community contributions. The event featured notable runs of games like Resident Evil Village and Red Dead Redemption 2. An art bundle is also available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds going to the charity.
Red, Goro Majima, and Arle Coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is adding three new characters as free updates: Red from Angry Birds in April, Goro Majima (as Captain Majima) in April, and Arle from Puyo Puyo in May. Each character will come with their own unique vehicle, and new music tracks from classic SEGA racing games will also be added to the game's jukebox. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
SEGA details upcoming characters for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
SEGA has announced new free downloadable characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as part of its upcoming Patch 3 Update. Players can look forward to racing as Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima (Captain Majima), and Arle from Puyo Puyo. The update also includes eight new songs and is scheduled to go live on March 18.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Patch 3 Adds Angry Birds’ Red, Yakuza’s Goro Majima, and Puyo Puyo’s Arle as Free
SEGA announced that Patch 3 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will add Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima from Yakuza, and Arle from Puyo Puyo as free playable characters starting in April 2026. The update also includes new music tracks and continues the game's post-launch support with crossover content. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features cross-platform matchmaking and is available on multiple platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free character updates Red, Goro Majima, and Arle announced
SEGA has announced that new playable characters, including Red, Goro Majima, and Arle, will be added to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in upcoming updates. These additions will expand the roster of characters available in the game over the next few months.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals Red, Goro Majima (Captain Majima), and Arle, full details
SEGA has announced three new free characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Red, Goro Majima (Captain Majima), and Arle. Red and Captain Majima are scheduled for release in April, with Arle following in May. Further release details will be provided soon.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds adds Goro Majima and more
Sega announced that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will receive a free content update in April and May 2026, adding guest characters Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima from Yakuza, and Arle from Puyo Puyo. The update also includes eight new songs and will be available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
Persona Developer Atlus Raises Salaries, Lowers Fixed Overtime
Atlus is increasing base salaries for all employees by approximately 15% and reducing fixed overtime hours from 30 to 20 per month. These changes aim to boost productivity, foster creativity, and provide employees with greater security. This move follows similar salary adjustments by other Japanese game studios like Konami, Capcom, and Atlus' parent company, Sega.
Atlus Aims To Raise Salaries, Improve Working Conditions As Layoffs Continue Hitting Games Industry
Amidst ongoing game industry layoffs, Atlus is implementing measures to improve its working environment, including a 10% salary increase for new recruits and a 15% increase for existing employees and contractors starting in April. The company also aims to reduce fixed overtime hours from 30 to 20 per month, citing a need to foster creativity and productivity.
In an industry beset by layoffs and crunch, Japanese publisher Atlus is raising salaries and working to reduce fixed overtime
Japanese publisher Atlus is increasing base salaries for new graduates and raising the average annual income for employees by 15%. The company is also reducing fixed overtime hours from 30 to 20 per month. These changes aim to foster creativity, improve productivity, and provide employees with a more stable working environment.
Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly covers Gamescom 2024 news, including impressions and reviews of Bakeru, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, SCHiM, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun expansion. It also highlights new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, along with ongoing sales and discounts.
Visions of Mana and More Reviews, Reynatis Preview, Age of Mythology Retold Steam Deck Impressions, News, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly features impressions and reviews for several games including Visions of Mana, Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bloons Card Storm, and Age of Mythology: Retold. The article also covers previews for Reynatis and Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, alongside news on upcoming releases, DLC, and Steam Deck Verified/Playable updates.
Space Marine 2 Steam Deck Review (in Progress) – GOTY Contender, but Play It Elsewhere for Now – TouchArcade
This in-progress review of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 highlights its strengths as a brutal, gorgeous, and fun action shooter, particularly on PlayStation 5. While the game is technically playable on Steam Deck, performance issues prevent it from running smoothly, though official support is planned for later in the year. The article praises the gameplay, visuals, and DualSense features on PS5, while noting ongoing testing for online multiplayer and cross-progression.
Empire’ Is Coming to iOS and Android This Fall From Feral Interactive – TouchArcade
Feral Interactive has announced that Total War: Empire will be released for iOS and Android devices this Fall. The mobile version will feature redesigned UI, intuitive touch controls, and new quality of life improvements, including real-time naval battles. The game is also available on PC via Steam.
NBA 2K25, ARCO, ODDADA, DATE a LIVE Ren Dystopia, Star Trucker, Skull and Bones, & More Reviews With New Verified Games – TouchArcade
This article provides Steam Deck reviews and impressions for several games including NBA 2K25, Gimmick! 2, Arco, Skull and Bones, ODDADA, Star Trucker, DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia, Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES, and Pinball FX. It also lists new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games and current discounts.
The gloriously stupid return of Sonic the Hedgehog’s edgiest villain shows that Ian Flynn is the GOAT of the franchise’s writers
Writer Ian Flynn is credited with revitalizing the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, particularly by successfully reintroducing the villain Infinite. Flynn's deep understanding of the series' lore and characters allows him to fix previous narrative missteps and create compelling stories that resonate with fans.
Feature: Thank You, Mum, For The Last Ocarina Of Time
This article reflects on the author's lifelong passion for video games, particularly The Legend of Zelda series, and the significant role his mother played in fostering this hobby. He recounts instances of her dedication in acquiring games and consoles, highlighting her support despite not fully understanding the games themselves.
