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Sega has unveiled the final trailer for the animated short S onic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond, celebrating the franchise's 35th anniversary. This short will be released on November 12, 2026. The video showcases more of the battle against Metal Sonic, with what appears to be a transformation teased at the very end.

Sega and Tecopark have announced that Blaze the Cat and Silver the Hedgehog will be playable in the upcoming cooperative puzzle platformer Sonic Pico Park, with a new trailer showcasing them. The game follows the familiar Pico Park structure, requiring players to cooperate to reach the end of each stage. Puzzles involve coordinating movement, positioning characters, and working together to overcome obstacles. This crossover also incorporates Sonic the Hedgehog mechanics.

Sega has officially announced and detailed the Year 2 content roadmap for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which launches November 3, 2026, at $29.99. The Year 2 Digital Deluxe Edition is available today, and the physical Year One Edition will be in stores on November 3, 2026. Permanent price drops starting today include the digital standard edition dropping from $69.99 to $39.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition dropping from $89.99 to $59.99. Fans can expect a range of new content.

Yen Press has announced 12 new manga and light novel acquisitions during its industry panel at New York Comic Con 2026 on October 9, 2026. The lineup includes four light novels joining the Yen On imprint and eight manga titles joining the Yen Press catalog. Among the announcements are Fate/strange Fake, Kino's Journey, and a new Spice and Wolf spinoff centered on Japanese cuisine. Several original fantasy, supernatural, and romance series are also included.

Square's HD-2D projects have been among its most successful modern efforts, and it all began with Octopath Traveler. Its blend of classic turn-based RPG design and then-novel HD-2D presentation marked a major shift for Square, harkening back to the genre's roots with a presentation that felt both old and new. Recently, Square made both the original game and its sequel available natively on Switch 2.

Sega has launched the Sonic Club Chaos Collection, a new merchandise line for the franchise's 35th anniversary celebrations. The collection is available now exclusively through the Official Sega Shop and includes clothing and accessories featuring a Club Chaos design. The collection consists of three products: the Shadow Club Chaos Hoodie, Shadow Club Chaos Tee, and Club Chaos Mug. The Shadow Club Chaos Hoodie features artwork of Shadow the Hedgehog and is made with a 100% cotton outer face.

SNK posted a new trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, teasing an upcoming Tekken 8 collaboration that will add Reina as a playable character. She will arrive in December 2026. Voiced by Kate Clarke in English and by Asami Seto in Japanse, Reina's profile is as follows: Other than the fact that she's a student of the Mishima Polytechnical School, everything about Reina is shrouded in mystery.

Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games have announced that their story-driven tactical RPG Shadow of the Road has been delayed from November 17, 2026, to March 10, 2027, for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. This delay will let the team refine tactical gameplay, fine-tune combat balance, and improve progression systems to better incentivize skill experimentation. Shadow of the Road is set in an alternate, war-torn Japan.

Capcom has launched the expanded action RPG Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, for $49.99. This expansion implements the Northern region of Norgan, a new storyline, additional dungeons, and more character customization options. The release also coincides with Title Update 4.0. Players who already own the base game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC via Steam can purchase the Dark Arisen Expansion separately for $29.99.

Sega has released a new trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, announcing and showcasing the new Brazil map, the fourth of five maps to be featured in the World Tour story campaign. Real-life retailers like Habib's, Fogo de Chão, and Fast Shop will also be presented. Producer Kenji Kanno said the following: The striking contrast between Brazil's dense, eclectic streetscapes and modern city life heavily inspired our team.