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After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game
RGG Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, offers a bold new direction with striking melee combat and a narrative spanning decades in Japan. The combat system, which uses triggers and bumpers for attacks, is described as potentially divisive but rewarding, emphasizing parrying and dodging. The game also features a detailed, evolving world and a significant musical element through a revue management minigame.
I'm not surprised by how much Yakuza DNA is in Stranger Than Heaven, but I am shocked by how much I love it
Stranger Than Heaven, the latest project from Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, blends familiar themes of found family with ambitious storytelling structures. The game explores identity and belonging through the life of protagonist Makoto Daito across multiple eras, featuring a combat system that feels akin to a fighting game and detailed minigames like music composition and show business management.
Dawn of War 4 clearly loves the Warhammer 40K strategy games that came before, but it misses that they loved to reinvent themselves
Dawn of War 4, developed by King Art Games, is a competent but unexciting Real-Time Strategy game that feels dated due to its reverence for the original 2004 title. While it offers unit customization and improved visuals, it struggles with managing large armies and making meaningful tactical choices, a weakness inherited from its predecessor. The Adeptus Mechanicus campaign shows more promise with tactical unit specialization, but ultimately succumbs to the same 'bolter-blob' strategy that plagues the Ork campaign.
Football Manager 27 will be free to play for five days before its full release, in "industry first" for a game of its kind
Sports Interactive will offer Football Manager 27 for free on PC and Mac for five days starting October 29th, an initiative they describe as an industry first. This free period precedes the pre-order launch preview and the full game release on November 10th. The move comes after a challenging year for the franchise with the release of Football Manager 26, which transitioned to the Unity engine.
Sega pulls Total War Shogun 2 Complete Edition and returns the original title after furious fan backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale and reinstated the original 2011 title following intense fan backlash. Players criticized the remaster for its use of generative AI in visuals, reported bugs, and poor performance. The companies acknowledged the issues and are investigating improvements for the Complete Edition's eventual return.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines remaster rumoured, with leaker insisting it's not a remake
A leaker claims a remaster of the 2004 RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is in development, emphasizing it is not a remake. Separately, Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to player dissatisfaction, with many suspecting AI issues are the cause.
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale amid AI accusations, admitting it has "fallen short"
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to quality issues, admitting it has "fallen short" of player and developer expectations. While the statement does not explicitly mention AI, fans suspect its use is the cause of the problems, leading to overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam. The companies are working to address the issues and return the game to sale.
Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition tas bort från butikerna
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from digital storefronts due to significant technical issues and player backlash, including AI-generated graphical glitches. The companies acknowledged the "current experience is not what it should be" and will temporarily re-release the original Total War: Shogun 2 while they work to fix the "Complete Edition."
SEGA Genesis game Vixen 357 coming to Nintendo Switch, first western release
The SEGA Genesis game Vixen 357, previously exclusive to Japan, is receiving its first western release on Nintendo Switch on October 23, 2026, for $5.99. The sci-fi tactical strategy simulation game will include quality-of-life features such as rewind, turbo, cheats, and a gallery, alongside its original 16 levels of strategic gameplay.
Sega and Creative Assembly remove Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale as it "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards"
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale due to overwhelmingly negative player reviews citing AI upscaling and performance issues. The companies acknowledged the remaster "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards" and are working to address the problems and reinstate the original game.
Evening Reading - October 15, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including the first playable demo for El Paso, Elsewhere 2, the launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, and an announcement for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass. Arc System Works has established a new Tokyo studio, and Sega has apologized for and delisted Total War: Shogun 2. The Long Dark: Iron Road DLC is set for release, and Activision Quality Assurance workers are voting to authorize a strike. The article also touches on gaming-related topics like Star Wars, reviews for Tales of Eternia Remastered and Tenebris Somnia, and early access for Poly Fighter.
Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Pulled From Sale After Negative Response
Sega has pulled Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale after a negative community response to issues including performance problems, bugs, and the use of AI-generated artwork. The company acknowledged the problems and stated that previous versions of the game would be reinstated until the issues are resolved.
Sega apologizes for & delists Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition amid player backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have apologized and delisted Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from Steam following significant player backlash. The issues cited include bugs, quality-of-life problems, and alleged use of generative AI. The original version of the game will be reinstated, with the Complete Edition under investigation for a potential future release.
Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After Backlash Over AI-Upscaled Graphics
Sega and Creative Assembly have withdrawn the remastered version of Total War: Shogun 2 from sale due to significant player backlash over its AI-upscaled graphics and numerous bugs. The company has replaced it with the original 2011 version, acknowledging that the "Complete Edition" fell short of expectations. The game currently holds an overwhelmingly negative rating on Steam.
The Shogun 2 remaster is so bad, Sega is removing it from sale and bringing back the original
Sega is removing the recently released Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to numerous bugs and player complaints, including accusations of undisclosed generative AI use. The company plans to reinstate the original version of Total War: Shogun 2 while investigating the issues with the remaster. This decision reflects poorly on developer Creative Assembly, especially following the success of their Total War: Warhammer expansions.
Sega Pulls Disastrous Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster From Sale Following Backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed the Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from Steam due to widespread complaints regarding its quality. The "Complete Edition" was pulled following significant backlash from players.
"Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition has fallen short of both your expectations and our own standards", Sega say as they pull it from stores and restore the original
Sega and Creative Assembly are removing Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to widespread player complaints and admitted quality issues. The companies will investigate the problems, which include accusations of undisclosed generative AI use for art assets, and will reinstate the original version of the game for purchase while they work on improvements.
Metaphor: ReFantazio demo now available for Switch 2
A demo for ATLUS's RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available on the Nintendo eShop. The demo allows players to experience the beginning of the game, including early social elements and the first four dungeons, with progression carrying over to the full release. The game has already achieved significant success, selling one million units on launch day and receiving critical acclaim.
ESA flags retro console maker Anbernic for inclusion on US government's Notorious Market List
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has recommended that retro console maker Anbernic be added to the US government's Notorious Market List due to its alleged facilitation of hardware-based piracy. The ESA claims Anbernic normalizes piracy by selling devices preloaded with unauthorized games, shifting monitoring costs to publishers and potentially bypassing safety protections.
PAX Aus 2026 wrap-up: SEGA’s gaming goodness
SEGA showcased several highly anticipated titles at PAX Aus 2026, including playable demos for Alien Isolation 2 and Persona 4 Revival, alongside a preview of the Yakuza prequel Stranger Than Heaven. Alien Isolation 2 is confirmed for Switch 2, while Persona 4 Revival is a full remake of Persona 4 Golden. Stranger Than Heaven, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, offers a historical action-adventure beat 'em up experience.
