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Games Inbox: Is the EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition worth it?
Readers express frustration over the increasing cost of special editions for games like EA Sports FC 27 and NBA 2K27, criticizing the industry's perceived disregard for customers. Concerns are also raised about technical issues in Halo: Campaign Evolved and the future of Xbox, while a new Resident Evil movie trailer is praised for its faithfulness to the game's tone.
Shenmue Fans Get Count Binface — a Man Dressed as a Trash Can Who's Going Up Against Nigel Farage in a UK Election — to Call on Sega to Make Shenmue 4
Count Binface, a political candidate known for his novelty persona, has publicly urged Sega to develop and release Shenmue 4. The call to action was made in the context of a UK election campaign, highlighting fan demand for the continuation of the Shenmue series.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads devs say Yu Suzuki called it what he 'imagined Virtua Fighter could be'
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio revealed that Virtua Fighter Crossroads has received the approval of original creator Yu Suzuki, who stated it is what he "imagined Virtua Fighter could be." The game's creative director, Riichiro Yamada, shared Suzuki's positive reaction, which boosted the team's confidence. The article also touches on the game's story mode, which has drawn comparisons to both Shenmue and the Like a Dragon series.
Fable PS5's Innovative Life Sim Loop Has Me Smitten
The upcoming Fable game for PlayStation 5 features an innovative life simulation loop where players can interact with, impress, and influence the morality of NPCs, impacting their lives and businesses. The game also includes robust business management mechanics, allowing players to purchase properties and accumulate passive income, reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto Online's empire-building. While the article expresses excitement for Fable's detailed systems, it also ponders if Grand Theft Auto 6 might offer similar mechanics in a more grounded setting.
They Got Shenmue In Your Virtua Fighter (And Yu Suzuki Said Go For It)
RGG Studios' creative director Riichiro Yamada revealed that Yu Suzuki, the creator of Shenmue and Virtua Fighter, gave his approval for the new story-driven direction of Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Suzuki's positive feedback motivated the team to incorporate more narrative elements into the fighting game, moving beyond its arcade roots.
Never-Before-Seen Shenmue Concept Art Unearthed and Shared Online
Unseen concept art from the early development of the Shenmue series, dating back to its origins as a Virtua Fighter RPG, has been unearthed and shared online by Shenmue Dojo. The artwork includes characters from the final Dreamcast releases of Shenmue and Shenmue 2, as well as some potentially scrapped designs. The collection was acquired from a Japanese auction site and features both black-and-white and color illustrations with translated notes.
The Dreamcast That Lived Inside Your TV: SEGA’s Wild CX-1 Experiment
In 2000, SEGA released the Dreamcast Divers 2000 CX-1, an experimental device that integrated a CRT television with a Dreamcast console, webcam, microphone, and keyboard. Sold exclusively via mail order for 88,888 yen, this limited edition hardware aimed to be an all-in-one entertainment hub, featuring online connectivity and even supporting music creation software.
Fans of Old Dreamcast Games Are Going to Go Gaga for This Strange Fishing Sim
About Fishing is a peculiar fishing simulation horror game inspired by the Dreamcast era, with influences from Shenmue and SEGA Bass Fishing. Developed by The Water Museum, the game features a mystery aspect with puzzle-solving mechanics and a narrative that emphasizes the passage of time and weather within a seemingly peaceful town.
About Fishing ‘Gameplay’ trailer
Publisher Playstack and developer The Water Museum have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming title, About Fishing. The trailer showcases gameplay mechanics for the fishing simulation game.
Shenmue III Enhanced Revealed With Trailer, New Features, and Platforms
Shenmue III Enhanced has been revealed with a new trailer detailing performance upgrades, visual enhancements, and new features for the updated release. It will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders now open for standard, Special, and Collector's Editions. The update includes optional gameplay tweaks, accessibility options, and a classic camera mode inspired by earlier titles in the series.
The best CRPG docuseries on YouTube just covered Ultima 8 with a 3-hour retrospective
A YouTube docuseries by Majuular, focusing on CRPGs, has released a three-hour retrospective on Ultima VIII: Pagan. The series explores the game's history, development, and its significant influence on the CRPG genre, despite Ultima VIII not being the most acclaimed entry in the series.
