Sega exec claims a 'Virtua Fighter' game is in the works

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Virtua Fighter might finally be making a comeback. Justin Scarpone, Sega's global head of transmedia, dropped news about a new game in the franchise during an interview with VGC.

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'Yakuza Kiwami' to make its long-awaited debut on the Nintendo Switch

The long wait is over! Yakuza Kiwami is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch eight years after it first came out on the PlayStation 3 and 4 in 2016. Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the original 2005 PlayStation 2 title Yakuza. The game was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega.

Set in Kamurocho, it follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu. A member of the Tojo Clan, he takes the blame for his boss' murder. After a decade in prison, he returns to find his clan in trouble. Yakuza Kiwami is the first (and so far) only Yakuza / Like a Dragon game coming to the Nintendo Switch. It'll be available starting October 24, 2024.

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Sega completes USD 776 million Rovio acquisition

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Sega Sammy has finalized its acquisition of Rovio, the developer behind the Angry Birds franchise, for USD 776 million. The deal was announced in April, but required some regulatory approvals. Sega hopes to boost its presence in the mobile gaming market with Rovio’s expertise and assets.

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Grab 'Dungeon of the Endless' for Free on Steam and prep for 'Endless Dungeon'

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Sega and Amplitude Studios are offering Dungeon of the Endless for free on Steam until July 27. This offer comes out before Endless Dungeon debuts on October 19. You can also grab both DLC packs for free, but they are limited in supply. The game is a mix of roguelikes, classic RPGs, squad tactics, and tower defence, where you have to defend your spaceship from enemies in a random dungeon.

Endless Dungeon is still a hybrid game, but it's also a twin-stick shooter with a "roguelite" progression and a multiplayer mode. You can play with two friends or solo. The game will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. If you pre-order the Last Wish Edition, you can join the closed beta in September.

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