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Stranger Than Heaven dev says it isn't using AI to bring back Tupac, it's treating him with the "biggest respect possible"
The developer of Stranger Than Heaven, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, has addressed concerns about the posthumous inclusion of rapper Tupac Shakur, stating they are treating his likeness with the utmost respect and that no AI was used. Director Mikinobu Abe and producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto explained that they approached Tupac's family and agency with transparency about the game's story and intent, receiving their approval. The article notes the controversial nature of Tupac's death and ongoing estate disputes, expressing a degree of perplexity regarding the decision.
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.
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.
Preorders Are Open For Like a Dragon Prequel Stranger Than Heaven
Preorders are now open for Stranger Than Heaven, a prequel to the Like a Dragon franchise, set to release on January 15, 2027, for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Steam, and PC. The game follows Makoto Daito across five timelines and features appearances from Snoop Dogg, Bunta Sugawara, and Tupac Shakur. Developed by RGG Studio and published by Sega, it will also be available on Game Pass day one.
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven – Everything We Learned (Including Snoop Dogg’s Role!)
RGG Studio revealed new details about their upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven during an Xbox Presents showcase. The game follows protagonist Makoto Daito across five decades and five cities, featuring a unique combat system and a story that incorporates music composition and management elements. Notable voice actors include Snoop Dogg, Cordell Broadus, Tori Kelly, and Satoshi Fujihara. Stranger Than Heaven will be released this winter for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
