TechRaptor Podcast Sonic Frontiers
Podcast

TechRaptor Podcast - Sonic Team Does It Again

#sonicfrontiers #dwerve #madden22 #playstation #gaming #streetfighter We get into all the announcements from Sony’s State of Play, the gameplay reveal of Sonic Frontiers (Team Sonic knocked it out of…

June 6, 2022 | 07:00 EDT

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News

Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 Announced In Japan

If you're a fan of retro gaming, then you'll be pleased to hear that a new retro console, the Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 (that's Genesis Mini 2 if you're in North America), has been announced. It'll have…

June 3, 2022 | 09:18 EDT

Total War

Total War: Warhammer III Roadmap Outlines DLC, Old World Updates

The Total War: Warhammer III Roadmap for 2022 has been announced, and with it comes news of new DLC packs, Old World updates, and improvements such as bug fixes and patches to the game. The year is…

April 29, 2022 | 09:55 EDT

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Older Sonic Games to Be Delisted May 2022 Due to Sonic Origins Launch

A number of older Sonic the Hedgehog games will be delisted a month before the launch of Sonic Origins -- you have less than a month to buy them if you don't want to miss out. Last week, Sonic…

April 26, 2022 | 03:11 EDT

Sonic Origins

Sonic Origins Release Date Brings Good Games And Awful DLC

The Sonic Origins release date is here, and Sonic fans will be able to go fast on June 23, 2022, which is Sonic's birthday. The collection is set to release digitally and physically on the…

April 20, 2022 | 09:54 EDT

Sonic Origins

Sonic Origins Rated by Korean Rating Board

Sonic Origins may be coming very soon, which is good news for those looking to take a spin down memory lane with the blue hedgehog. It doesn't look fake either, as the applicant is the Sega…

April 18, 2022 | 11:07 EDT

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News

Demon Slayer DLC Characters Coming This Summer

A total of 6 Demon Slayer DLC characters have been announced, bringing a bunch of new fighters to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles as paid DLC. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba…

April 11, 2022 | 01:55 EDT

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News

The Shining Force Mobile Game is Apparently Dead

The Shining Force mobile game has apparently been canceled. Shining Force: Heroes of Light and Darkness was originally due to arrive on iOS and Android devices this year, but development has stopped…

April 6, 2022 | 09:49 EDT

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News

Sonic the Hedgehog's Tails is Now a VTuber, Apparently

Sonic the Hedgehog's Tails will be starring in a new informative show as a Vtuber, promising to tell the world about "all things Sonic" starting next week. With the second Sonic the Hedgehog movie…

March 17, 2022 | 02:22 EDT

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News

Lost Judgment DLC The Kaito Files Release Date Announced

The first major piece of Lost Judgment DLC, The Kaito Files, has a release date. You'll be able to tackle a whole new case as Yagami's buddy Masaharu Kaito later this month, and he's bringing his own…

March 7, 2022 | 09:35 EST

Explorers wandering the land in the first Humankind DLC
News

First Humankind DLC To Add 6 African Cultures

Sega and Amplitude are releasing the first Humankind DLC pack later this month. The Humankind Cultures of Africa DLC will add six new African cultures to the game, as well as more than a dozen extra…

January 11, 2022 | 11:27 EST

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News

Shin Megami Tensei V Sales Break Franchise Records

Atlus has closed out 2021 by announcing that  Shin Megami Tensei V sales have hit some pretty impressive numbers, making the latest entry the best-selling mainline game in the franchise to date.…

January 3, 2022 | 04:21 EST

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News

Sonic Frontiers Missed Sonic Anniversary To Ensure Quality

Sega has revealed that the Sonic Frontiers release date was originally supposed to land in 2021. The company intended the game to launch during the franchise's 30th anniversary, but delayed it in…

January 3, 2022 | 10:34 EST

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Opinions

What Would the Ideal Persona 3 Remaster Look Like?

To this day, there is still no definitive way to play Persona 3. Granted, you can still purchase digital downloads of Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable via the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita…

December 29, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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News

Shin Megami Tensei V Hits Highest Launch Sales In Franchise History

There's reason for Shin Megami Tensei fans to celebrate this month. Shin Megami Tensei V reached the highest release-month dollar sales of any game in franchise history, becoming the sixth best-…

December 13, 2021 | 09:02 EST

Shin Megami Tensei V

Shin Megami Tensei V Uses "Kawaii Physics" Plugin

Have you ever wondered how exactly the protagonist's hair in Shin Megami Tensei V swayed? No? Well, I'm going to tell you all about it anyway. Basically, in order to achieve the hair sway that the…

December 8, 2021 | 10:35 EST

A logo, which could be for Sonic Frontiers, revealed during Sonic's 30th anniversary
News

Sonic Frontiers Domain Registered As Steam Curator Page Updated

A new Sonic domain has been registered by Sega, pointing to Sonic Frontiers being the next major game in the Blue Blur's long-running franchise. In addition, the official Sonic Steam Curator page has…

December 6, 2021 | 08:58 EST

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Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V Return of the True Demon Quest Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V is out and if you bought the Digital Deluxe edition or have been eyeing the DLC packs a certain quest might have caught your attention. The DLC pack contains the optional quest…

November 10, 2021 | 07:37 EST

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Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V Miman Collectible Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V is now out for Nintendo Switch. Prepare for an adventure through worlds filled with angels, demons, and everything between. The game's storekeeper is the... eccentric Gustave. He…

November 10, 2021 | 05:09 EST

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Review

Shin Megami Tensei V Review

It's always fun to expand your gaming horizons, testing out games with unexplored themes and mechanics but it's just as much fun to settle into familiar territory. Shin Megami Tensei is a franchise…

November 10, 2021 | 09:54 EST

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Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V Beginner Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V is now out for Nintendo Switch, allowing fans of the long-running ATLUS series to dive headfirst into a massive JRPG adventure filled with angels, demons, high-schoolers, and a…

November 9, 2021 | 03:26 EST

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Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V Mitama Battle Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V is now available for Nintendo Switch. In this latest entry in the long-running JRPG players will be exploring the Netherworld and recruiting demons once again. While at times you…

November 9, 2021 | 03:26 EST

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News

Next Humankind Update Delayed a Week for Beta Testing

The next Humankind update has been delayed on PC and Mac due to a "serious problem" discovered by the developers, but you'll still be able to test it out in a beta branch if you don't want to wait.…

October 29, 2021 | 01:51 EDT

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Review

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Review

The immense popularity of the "Demon Slayer" anime cannot be understated. It took the animation world by storm and became insanely popular not just in Japan, but pretty much everywhere that anime…

October 13, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles
Game Page

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is a fighting video game based on the popular Manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, as well as the anime series by Ufotable.  Play as series…

October 10, 2021 | 12:06 EDT

Shin Megami Tensei V
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Shin Megami Tensei V

Shin Megami Tensei V is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game that puts players in the shoes of a high school student who finds himself in an alternative version of Tokyo in which angels and demons…

October 5, 2021 | 07:04 EDT

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Review

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Review

Sometimes, a series will stay really niche even if it deserves to be more popular. That’s why no one will listen to me when I preach the gospel of Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg anymore. It’s sort…

September 29, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Game Page

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

Super Monkey Ball returns to the spotlight to cause some chaos in Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, the ultimate Super Monkey Ball experience.  Play in 300 stages found in the original titles of the…

September 26, 2021 | 05:13 EDT

Lost Judgment

Lost Judgment is Unplayable in Australia and New Zealand on PlayStation Consoles

If you're in Australia and New Zealand right now, it's September 21st. Why does this matter? Well, if you're in the Down Under, Lost Judgment is currently unable to be played on the PS4 and PS5…

September 20, 2021 | 11:12 EDT

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Lost Judgment

Sequel to the 2018 title Judgment, in Lost Judgment you play as private detective Takayuki Yagami. In Lost Judgment Yagami has been hired to investigate a criminal accused of murder and sexual…

September 15, 2021 | 06:56 EDT

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Review

Lost Judgment Review

With the Judgment franchise carrying the 3D brawler torch while Yakuza continues down the turn-based path, Lost Judgment has major shoes to fill. While still suffering from a case of franchise…

September 16, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

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Review

A Total War Saga: Troy - Mythos Review

After a year of Epic Games’ Store exclusivity, the latest entry in the Total War Saga spinoff series, A Total War Saga: Troy, is finally hitting Steam. The launch of the new Mythos expansion pack…

September 1, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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News

Next Humankind Update and Modding Progress Revealed

Amplitude Studios has revealed new details about the next Humankind update alongside a progress report on the development of the Humankind modding tools for the 4X game on PC and Google Stadia.…

August 27, 2021 | 01:35 EDT

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News

Demon Slayer Game VS Mode Roster Revealed

The Demon Slayer game VS. Mode roster has been revealed, detailing the first 18 playable demons and warriors coming to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles on PC and consoles.…

August 24, 2021 | 03:29 EDT

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Guide

Humankind Beginner Guide

4X strategy games can be a lot of fun, but due to their incredibly deep nature, it can be tough trying to wrap your head around exactly what is going on. Well, we can help you with our Humankind …

August 18, 2021 | 07:41 EDT

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News

Humankind Endgame Will Have New Challenges for Players

Amplitude Studios and SEGA have revealed details about the Humankind endgame, promising to avoid "a mindless grind of spamming the Enter button" for this upcoming 4X game on PC. Humankind is a brand…

August 13, 2021 | 01:46 EDT

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News

Humankind Mac Version Delayed Several Weeks

Amplitude Studios has announced that the Humankind Mac version has been delayed for several weeks. In the meantime, it will focus on balancing this upcoming PC 4X game to get it ready for its launch…

August 3, 2021 | 03:37 EDT

Total War Troy

A Total War Saga: Troy - Mythos DLC Announced

A Total War Saga: Troy is releasing on Steam on September 2, 2021, and to accompany it on the same day is the new DLC A Total War Saga: Troy - Mythos, which is the largest update that the game has…

July 27, 2021 | 11:08 EDT

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Opinions

Why Judgment and Yakuza Need Each Other

Rumors have been spreading that, due to some really draconian policies from a Japanese talent agency, that Sega may discontinue Yakuza spin-off series Judgment after the release of just its second…

July 22, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Humankind Denuvo DRM Removed Prior to Launch

The Humankind Denuvo DRM is being removed, easing any concerns that players may have about poor performance in this upcoming 4X game from Sega and Amplitude Studios. Humankind is an upcoming 4X game…

July 20, 2021 | 02:16 EDT

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News

Judgment PC Release and Sequel Canceled, Insider Says

An industry insider says that the Judgment PC release and Lost Judgment PC release — along with plans for a third Judgment game — have been canceled due to a dispute with Takuya Kimura's talent…

July 12, 2021 | 05:30 EDT

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News

Final Total War: Warhammer 2 DLC 'Silence and Fury' Announced

The final Total War: Warhammer 2 DLC has been announced — get ready for Total War: Warhammer 2 - The Silence & The Fury, bringing a new adventure to strategy fans next month. Total War:…

June 3, 2021 | 01:31 EDT

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Preview

Humankind Gets Cultural in Course of Human History

Humankind certainly has a lot on its table. After all, trying to cover the course of known human history in the span of just one game is no easy feat, but after attending attend a media event that…

June 1, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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News

Total War: Three Kingdoms Faces Review Bombing

Total War: Three Kingdoms, the Total War game based off of the famous Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, is currently being review bombed on Steam. This barrage of negative reviews stems…

May 28, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

Three Kingdoms

Total War: Three Kingdoms Update is the Last One

Total War: Three Kingdoms update 1.71 has released, and according to Creative Assembly, it will be the last major content addition for the game. The good news on that front is that the team is…

May 27, 2021 | 11:20 EDT

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Game Page

Judgement

Judgment is a unique spinoff to the acclaimed Yakuza series, where instead of the Yakuza, this time you are on the other side of the law. Play as Takayuki Yagami, a private detective who is tasked…

April 25, 2021 | 11:04 EDT

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Review

Judgment Review

10 years since the donning of the Ryu ga Gotoku Studios label, the Japanese outfit headed by Toshihiro Nagoshi has seen massive growth. While the talent's roots date back much earlier, its rebranding…

April 30, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

SteamDB

[Updated] Sega Retracts DMCA On SteamDB's Yakuza: Like a Dragon Page

Update March 31st, 9:12 AM: Sega has retracted their DMCA of SteamDB's Yakuza: Like a Dragon page, and it is now online again. Here's their full statement: Regarding SteamDB Takedowns: Earlier…

March 29, 2021 | 11:10 EDT