Here’s The First Trailer For Amazon’s Like A Dragon Series

Here’s The First Trailer For Amazon’s Like A Dragon Series

Last month, we learned Sega and Amazon had partnered to create a live-action series based on the Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) series. Over the weekend, during the San Diego Comic-Con, the studio unveiled the first teaser trailer. 

Like A Dragon: Yakuza centers on Kazuma Kiryu (played by Takeuchi Ryoma) and follows his life during two time periods: 1995 and 2005. Set in the series’ fictional Tokyo district of Kamurochō, the trailer’s synopsis states the show “depicts the lives of fierce yet passionate gangsters and people” and will explore stories the games haven’t been able to. 

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The six-episode series will be released on Prime Video in two parts, with the first three episodes premiering on October 24 and the last three arriving on November 1. It will be subbed and dubbed in 30 languages. Like a Dragon: Yakuza is directed by Take Masaharu (100 Yen Love).

You can read our review of the latest game in the series, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, here.

Actor Tony Pankhurst, The Face Of The Curator In The Dark Pictures Anthology, Has Died

Actor Tony Pankhurst, The Face Of The Curator In The Dark Pictures Anthology, Has Died

Tony Pankhurst, the UK actor who served as the face for The Curator in Supermassive Games’ The Dark Pictures Anthology, has passed away. He was 67.

Supermassive announced Pankhurst’s passing on Twitter. A tribute page from Pankhurst’s family (spotted by GameSpot) reveals that he died on May 9 and his funeral was held on June 7. The family is currently accepting donations to Hospice in the Weald, who cared for Pankhurst during his final weeks.

Pankhurst’s career in the entertainment industry spans over 40 years across films, TV, and radio. In video games, he provided the likeness for the mysterious Curator in The Dark Pictures Anthology games Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me, although actor Pip Torrens provided the voice and motion capture for the character. Pankhurst did portray a live-action version of The Curator in a trailer for 2021’s House of Ashes, which you can watch below. 

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Game Informer extends its condolences to Pankhurst’s family and loved ones.

Visions Of Mana Demo Available Now

Visions Of Mana Demo Available Now

Visions of Mana is a month away from release, but anxious players can get an early taste starting today, thanks to a free demo. Available now on PlayStation consoles, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, this playable slice lets players experience the game’s first chapter and a big boss fight.

The demo begins in the middle of Chapter 1 at Rime Falls and takes players through areas such as Fallow Steppe and Rhata Harbor. The chapter’s final boss, the Kraken, awaits the playable party of Val, Careena, and Morley. 

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Unfortunately, save data will not transfer from the demo to the full game. Square Enix states this is because the final version of this section has been altered “for a more satisfying experience.” Instead, those with save data from the demo who purchase the full game will receive three weapons for Val upon reaching Chapter 1: Gladius, Falx, and Horn Lance. 

First revealed at The Game Awards 2023, Visions of Mana marks the first original Mana entry in 15 years. Set in a vibrant, semi-open, fully 3D world, the adventure stars Val, who travels to the Mana Tree alongside his lifelong friend Hinna. You can watch the game’s most recent trailer here. 

Visions of Mana launches on August 29 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Watch Yamcha Get Blown Up Again In New Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Trailer

Watch Yamcha Get Blown Up Again In New Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Trailer

A new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero takes aim at Dragon Ball Z’s earliest story arcs, the Saiyan and Namek sagas. New characters from both eras will be joining the roster. 

New fighters include members of both the Ginyu and Frieza Forces (remember Cui?), the Namakian warrior Nail, and every form of Frieza during the Z era. Perhaps most hilariously, you can even play as one of the Saibamen, meaning we get to watch it blow up Yamcha all over again, which never gets old.  

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Here’s the full list of new fighters joining the roster:

  • Captain Ginyu
  • Chiaotzu
  • Cui
  • Dodoria
  • Frieza (Z), 1st Form
  • Frieza (Z), 2nd Form
  • Frieza (Z), 3rd Form
  • Frieza (Z), 4th Form
  • Frieza (Z), Full Power
  • Guldo
  • Nail
  • Nappa
  • Raditz
  • Recoome
  • Saibaman
  • Zarbon
  • Super Zarbon

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero launches on October 11 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Star Wars Bounty Hunter On Xbox Series X | New Gameplay Today

Star Wars Bounty Hunter On Xbox Series X | New Gameplay Today

The 2002 Star Wars: Bounty Hunter video game is being updated and making its way to modern consoles and PC, and we decided to give it a look.

The original game, now more than 20 years old, was released on GameCube and PlayStation 2, and this new version adds all kinds of interesting bells and whistles. According to developer Aspyr, this version is a native port of the GameCube version of the game, as opposed to an emulation. The game also features contemporary controls and and overhauled camera system.

You can watch the video for our full impressions and play (or replay it) on August 1 on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, Switch, and PC.

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