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Beast of Reincarnation Launches August 4, Game Freak Reveals Voice Cast and New Story Details
Game Freak and Fictions announced that the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation will launch on August 4, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, also available day one on Xbox Game Pass. The game features a post-apocalyptic Japan setting with a story about an outcast named Emma and her canine companion Koo, and its combat blends real-time sword fighting with companion commands. The Japanese voice cast, including Yui Ishikawa as Emma, was also revealed.
Beast of Reincarnation reveals full voice cast and new gameplay
Publisher Fictions and developer Game Freak have revealed the full voice cast for their upcoming "One-Person, One-Dog Action RPG," Beast of Reincarnation. The game will feature prominent voice actors and new gameplay showcasing the synergy between the protagonist Emma and her companion Coo. Beast of Reincarnation is scheduled to launch on August 4th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Beast of Reincarnation reveals voice cast, new gameplay
Publisher Fictions and developer Game Freak have revealed the voice cast for their upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, including Yui Ishikawa as protagonist Emma. Game director Kota Furushima detailed the game's story, combat synergy between Emma and her companion Coo, and the overall player experience. Beast of Reincarnation is set to release on August 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and will be available on Game Pass.
Beast of Reincarnation has some stellar voice actors, but one has to play protagonist Emma completely devoid of emotion
Game Freak's upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch on August 4, features voice actors Yui Ishikawa as the emotionless protagonist Emma and Akio Otsuka in its cast. Game director Kota Furushima explained that Emma's lack of emotion is a key narrative element, with Ishikawa, known for her role as 2B in Nier: Automata, tasked with portraying this challenging character.
Everything you need to know about Stranger Than Heaven, the half-century-spanning Yakuza series prequel
Stranger Than Heaven is a new single-protagonist historical epic from RGG Studio, set to span the first half of the 1900s in Japan. The game follows Makoto and Yu as they rise through the ranks of show business and gangster life, serving as a prequel to the Yakuza series. It is scheduled for release this winter and features a new combat system and business management activities.
Stranger Than Heaven Drops Tons Of New Details, Out This Winter | Console Creatures
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio revealed new details for their upcoming action game, Stranger Than Heaven. The game follows Makoto Daito across five distinct eras and locations, detailing the rise of the Tojo Clan. Gameplay features include a music-based system for Makoto to earn money and an overhauled combat system with separate controls for each side of the body. The game is set to release this winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, featuring a cast including Snoop Dogg, Akio Otsuka, and Tori Kelly.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Revealed in Xbox Showcase | Invision Game Community
SEGA of America and RGG Studio revealed STRANGER THAN HEAVEN during an Xbox showcase, detailing its 50-year crime saga across five Japanese cities and featuring a diverse international cast including Snoop Dogg and Ado. The game introduces an innovative "Showbiz" system where players craft music and manage performances, alongside a unique, reactive combat system. STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is set to launch this winter on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Snoop Dogg and his son join Stranger Than Heaven cast as Yakuza devs' new game gets a winter release window
RGG Studio's new action game, Stranger Than Heaven, will launch this winter for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game features a celebrity cast including Snoop Dogg as an international smuggler and his son Cordell Broadus in an undisclosed role. The game is set across five cities and 50 years, featuring combat, music composition, and band management.
Stranger Than Heaven Launches This Winter, Cast and Setting Detailed — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sega and RGG Studio announced that Stranger Than Heaven will launch in Winter 2026. The game is a prequel to the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, focusing on the founding of the Tojo clan and following the story of Makoto Daito across five distinct eras of Japan. The presentation detailed the combat system, which allows independent control of Makoto's arms, and a showmanship system where players recruit talent and produce shows.
Stranger Than Heaven Reveals Story, Cast, Combat, and Snoop Dogg Theme Song
SEGA and RGG Studio revealed new details for Stranger Than Heaven during an Xbox showcase, including its story, cast, combat, and music mechanics. The action-adventure game follows Makoto Daito's journey across five eras and cities in Japan, featuring a combat system with independent controls and a unique music creation system. The game launches this winter for PC and PlayStation 5, with a full Xbox release including Xbox Game Pass.
Stranger Than Heaven Is A Yakuza Prequel With A Star-Studded Cast
Stranger Than Heaven, a prequel to the Yakuza/Like A Dragon series, was revealed with a new presentation showcasing its gameplay and story. The game follows Makoto Daito across 50 years and five distinct periods in Japan's history, featuring a star-studded cast including Yu Shirota, Snoop Dogg, and Tori Kelly. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass this winter.
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam Brings the Series to PlayStation and PC For the Very First Time
Level-5 announced that Professor Layton and The New World of Steam will launch on PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch in 2026. This marks the series' debut on PlayStation and PC platforms. The game will feature full 3D environments and the most puzzles in the series' history, with a soundtrack composed by Joe Hisaishi.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Trailer Confirms PS5 and Steam Release Alongside New Characters
Level-5 has released a new trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, confirming its release for PlayStation 5, Steam, and Nintendo Switch, with a late 2026 target. The trailer showcases new characters, gameplay mechanics like a coin radar and city growth through puzzles, and reveals the voice cast and theme song composer Joe Hisaishi. The game will feature the most puzzles in the series' history.