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June 9, 2025

Microsoft Finally Gets Into the Handheld Game With ROG Xbox Ally

Microsoft unveiled its new handheld gaming consoles, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, during the Summer Game Fest on June 8. Both models feature a design resembling a pair of controllers attached to a wide screen and are expected to launch this holiday season. They will operate on Windows 11 and allow for gaming through remote play, cloud gaming, or directly on the device, providing access to a wide range of PC games and popular applications. Initial impressions of the consoles have been positive, with reports highlighting their comfortable design and gameplay experience. Microsoft aims to compete with existing handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, and the Ally will debut with popular titles, including Roblox.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 live: All the announcements in real-time

Obsidian Entertainment has announced that The Outer Worlds 2 will feature six companions with their own questlines linked to distinct factions, allowing players to influence their character arcs through gameplay choices. The game is set on Arcadia, a new colony governed by The Protectorate, and will include an enhanced perk system similar to Fallout: New Vegas, allowing for specialized character builds. Players will take on the role of a customizable Sky Marshall, with an emphasis on traits that affect gameplay dynamics. The sequel aims for deeper RPG mechanics and a more complex narrative due to increased development time and resources. The game is scheduled for release on October 29, 2025.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ Takashi Iizuka on Crossover Racers Like Minecraft’s Steve and How Travel Rings Change Everything

Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, announced details about the upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which will feature characters such as Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga, Joker from Persona 5, and Minecraft characters like Steve, Alex, and the Creeper. The game will have a three-lap racing format where the first-place racer can choose a new world for the next lap using Travel Rings. It will include power-ups like the Rocket Punch and Monster Truck, and will allow any character to ride any vehicle. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is set to release on September 25, 2025, on platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with cross-play functionality and support for up to 12 players online.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Hatsune Miku, Minecraft Steve and more coming to Sonic Racing Crossworlds

SEGA announced Sonic Racing Crossworlds, a new kart racing game featuring characters from various franchises. Confirmed characters include Katsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5, Steve from Minecraft, and Ichiban from Like a Dragon. Leaks suggest potential characters from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants. The game will support full crossplay at launch and is scheduled for release on September 25th.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Launches Sept 25 With Hatsune Miku, Joker, Ichiban & Minecraft’s Steve

Sega has announced that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be released on September 25, 2025. Playable characters include Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga, and Joker from Persona 5, along with Minecraft characters Steve, Alex, and the Creeper. The game will feature character packs inspired by Sonic Prime and Sonic Unleashed, with Minecraft content in a Season Pass. Pre-orders grant three days of early access starting September 22, 2025. The game will have several editions: - Physical Standard Edition: .99 for Nintendo Switch and .99 for other platforms, includes a pre-order bonus of Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal. - Digital Standard Edition: .99 for Nintendo Switch and .99 for other platforms, includes the same pre-order bonus. - Digital Deluxe Edition: .99 for all platforms, includes a Season Pass, early access (not for Nintendo Switch), characters from Sonic Prime, and the same pre-order bonus. - Physical Collector’s Edition: .99 for consoles and 9.99 for PC, includes a Season Pass, pre-order bonus, collector’s box, statue, SteelBook, art book, soundtrack, comic, keychain, trading cards, and car emblem. The game features a unique racing mechanic with land, air, and sea terrains, and the Travel Rings feature that transports racers to new CrossWorlds. It will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Hatsune Miku, Persona’s Joker, and Minecraft’s Steve join the roster for Sonic CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will expand its character roster to include new figures from various franchises, such as Joker from Persona 5, Ichiban from the Like A Dragon series, Hatsune Miku, and Steve from Minecraft. The game will feature cross-play capabilities, allowing players from different platforms to compete against each other. It is set to launch on September 25th and will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. The game will also introduce Travel Rings for traversing various dimensions.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Sonic’s Takashi Iizuka dunks on Mario Kart World as Sonic Racing Crossworlds unveils Hatsune Miku, Persona 5, and Minecraft Steve

Sega has released a trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds during the Summer Game Fest 2025, featuring guest characters like Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5, Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft. The game will have a higher price for PC and current-gen console versions, but a paid upgrade path will be available for Nintendo Switch owners. The Steam page confirms that Minecraft characters will be included in the Season Pass, with each DLC pack introducing two new characters and one special pack featuring four characters. A Sonic Prime pack will launch with variants of Knuckles, Tails, and Amy. The Digital Deluxe version will be priced at a premium for dedicated fans. Sega has not confirmed characters from SpongeBob SquarePants or other Nickelodeon franchises, although rumors suggest they may be included in future DLC.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds coming September with Ichiban, Joker, Hatsune Miku and Minecraft DLC

A new trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was unveiled at the Summer Game Fest 2025, revealing new characters including Hatsune Miku, Ichiban from Yakuza: Like A Dragon, and Joker from Persona 5. The game is set to be released on September 25th. Sega's Takashi Iizuka confirmed that the online multiplayer feature will support cross-platform play. A collaboration with Minecraft was also introduced, suggesting tracks and characters inspired by the game, potentially as part of a season pass or DLC. Further information is available on the official website and the game's Steam page.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds just declared war on Mario Kart by becoming the Smash Bros. of kart racers, bringing drivers from Minecraft, Persona, Yakuza—oh, and Hatsune Miku

Sega has announced a new game titled Sonic Racing: Crossworlds during the Summer Game Fest, featuring Sonic and his friends in a kart racing adventure. The game includes a variety of characters and gameplay mechanics, and is available for pre-order on Steam. The release coincides with the upcoming launch of Mario Kart on the Switch 2.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Has Hatsune Miku, Persona 5, Minecraft

Sega announced Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will be released on September 25, 2025, for most major platforms, with a version for the Switch 2 yet to be announced. The game features character cameos from franchises like Hatsune Miku, Persona 5, Like a Dragon, and Minecraft. The character lineup includes: - Amy Rose - Big the Cat - Blaze the Cat - Charmy Bee - Cream and Cheese - Dr. Eggman - E-123 Omega - Espio the Chameleon - Jet the Hawk - Knuckles the Echidna - Metal Sonic - Rouge the Bat - Shadow the Hedgehog - Silver the Hedgehog - Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic the Werehog - Storm the Albatross - Tails - Vector the Crocodile - Wave the Swallow - Zavok The pricing is set at .99 for the Switch and .99 for the Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC versions.