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Broadcast Pro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Manga Productions partners with SEGA to bring Sonic franchise to MENA
The game debuts with a record 23 characters, with more to be added through ongoing post-launch updates. Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has announced a strategic publishing and distribution agreement with Japanese gaming powerhouse SEGA to bring the Sonic franchise to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The collaboration will see Manga Productions publish SEGA's kart racing title Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in the region. In a statement, the company emphasised that the partnership aims to not only localise and promote the game for regional gamers but also to involve Saudi talent in the publishing and marketing process, supporting the growth of the Kingdom's creative industries. Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, said: 'Manga Productions has built strategic partnerships that support the creative content industry in Saudi Arabia and the region. Our collaboration with SEGA brings Sonic Racing: Crossworlds to MENA audiences.' Developed by SEGA's arcade racing team, Sonic Racing: Crossworlds features a gameplay twist where tracks shift into mysterious, unpredictable worlds during the second lap of each race. The title will launch with a record-breaking roster of 23 characters, including iconic guest appearances from characters such as Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5 Royal, Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon, as well as crossover entries from Minecraft and SpongeBob SquarePants. More characters will be added in future updates. The game offers extensive customisation through over 70 'Gadgets' that allow players to tailor their racing strategies with skills and advantages. It also supports cross-play functionality, enabling up to 12 players to compete online in various multiplayer modes.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Hatsune Miku and Persona 5 Royal collaboration confirmed for August in Colorful Stage event
Sega has confirmed an official crossover between Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage and Persona 5 Royal, set to run from August 4 to 13 2025. The limited-time event will bring a range of new content to the mobile rhythm game, including cosmetics based on characters from Persona 5 Royal. The collaboration was announced on the official Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage X account on July 28, shortly after a leaked video appeared online showing Hatsune Miku performing a cover of Persona 5's battle theme, 'Life Will Change.' Sega has now formally confirmed the track as part of the event. During the crossover, players will be able to obtain special gacha items, including limited avatar costumes inspired by Persona 5's Joker and Violet. Two free items will also be distributed to players who log in during the event period: the 'Morgana Dress-up Costume' and the 'Leblanc Curry Set.' While this is the first collaboration between Colorful Stage and the Persona series, Hatsune Miku has previously appeared in several other gaming titles, including Persona 4: Dancing All Night, Fortnite, and Monster Hunter. She has also been featured in non-gaming projects such as official Magic: The Gathering cards and Asus hardware promotions. Full event details have yet to be released, but Sega has stated that more information will be made available ahead of the launch.
Leaders
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Manga Productions Signs Deal to Launch ‘Sonic' Game in Middle East
Manga Productions has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with Japanese company Sega to launch the popular game Sonic Racing: Crossworlds for MENA audiences, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi company will collaborate with Sega to deploy the game in the Middle East and North Africa region. The cooperation will also include invaluable opportunities for Saudi talent to take part in the publishing process, as well as marketing the game. Interestingly, the game offers extensive vehicle customization options when it comes to appearance and performance, as well as items granting special abilities that impact gameplay style. Moreover, it supports online multiplayer, so that players can compete globally, climb leaderboards and earn exclusive rewards. The game features a record-breaking roster of 23 characters, with plans set to expand further through post-launch updates. Such updates will boast characters such as Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5 Royal, Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon, along with popular characters from franchises such as Minecraft and SpongeBob SquarePants, among others. Through more than 70 types of items, players can customize their strategies as each item provides different skills and features. The game supports online multiplayer with a co-op feature, where up to 12 players can compete. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, stated that the company has successfully established strategic partnerships that have played a central role in advancing the creative content industry in the Kingdom and across the region. Related Topics: Manga Productions Boosts Japanese Collaboration for Riyadh Season Japan's Minister Praises Manga Productions Creativity Saudi Manga Productions Premiere 'The Journey' Movie in Chinese Short link : Post Views: 8
Geek Culture
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage' Mobile Rhythm Game Gets 'Persona 5 Royal' Tie-Up
The worlds of the massive Vocaloid hit Hatsune Miku and Atlus' Persona franchise are about to collide, as the mobile rhythm game, Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage , is getting a special collaboration event with Persona 5 Royal in August. Announced via the Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage official X/Twitter page, the event will kick off starting from 4 August and will run till 13 August. During this period, players will be able to obtain limited-edition costumes inspired by Persona 5 characters like Joker and Violet via the mobile game's gacha system. Additionally, the event will also feature a new track, Persona 5's battle theme 'Life Will Change', alongside free gifts like the 'Morgana Dress-up Costume' avatar and 'Leblanc Curry Set' item for players who log in during the event period, where they can also participate in a collaborative Stamp Mission Event for additional rewards. Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage was originally released in Japan under the title Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku in 2020, and saw a staggered global release in the following years. The free-to-play mobile rhythm game was developed by Colorful Palette in partnership with Sega, which also served as its publisher, and featured various virtual singers like Miku, Megurine Luka, Kagamine Rin and Len, Meiko, and Kaito. This collaboration will also mark the first official crossover between the game and Atlus' Persona franchise, although the popular Vocaloid has seen numerous appearances across the gaming world, being featured in massive games like Fortnite, Monster Hunter and Sega's upcoming racing game, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds . The Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage and Persona 5 Royal collaboration event will run from 4 to 13 August 2025, with more details expected to be revealed ahead of its launch. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. hatsune miku Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage persona 5 royal Sega
Tom's Guide
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Nintendo Switch Summer Sale is live — 11 best game deals from $3 to snag now
Whether you're looking to get yourself set up with a big library of games or need something to entertain yourself while you track Nintendo Switch 2 restocks, you're in luck, as the Nintendo Summer Sale is happening right now. There are tons of discounted digital games available. And if you're a fan of physical media, you can also save on some Switch games at Amazon, with plenty of affordable options available, such as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for $49. Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Nintendo Switch game deals. Plus, check out our Amazon promo codes, and see this incredible golf club deal. Enter the Gungeon is a fun game that'll test your aim and reaction time. Classified as a bullet hell dungeon crawler, the game will have you dodging and shooting with style. And at less than $4, there's a lot of fun gameplay to be had, whether you're on an original Switch or a Switch 2. Dragon Ball Z and fighting game fans are going to love this one. It promises endless spectacular fights with the beloved Dragon Ball roster of all-powerful fighters. The game features attractive anime graphics and offers easy-to-learn but difficult-to-master fighting gameplay. The whole crew is here — Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi and everyone else from the beloved Mario + Rabids universe is ready to go in this fun strategy game. It's worth getting at the full price, but with this digital sale from Nintendo, it's even more appealing. I am a total Monster Hunter addict, and I've put more hours than I care to count into Monster Hunter Rise and its Sunbreak expansion. Sure, most players have moved on to Monster Hunter Wilds, but there's tons of fun to be had in Rise if you haven't played it yet. Persona 5 Royal is part turn-based RPG and part high-school simulator. You play as a new student who has recently moved to Tokyo. Soon, you discover the ability to traverse a strange alternate reality and form the Phantom Thieves to fix the corrupt society around you. Just be warned, Persona 5 Royal will consume all your free time once it gets its hooks in. Take a trip down memory lane with one of the best fighting game collections you can get. Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has seven games in one awesome package. The games have enhanced features that make them feel more modern, which is a nice bonus. Epic Mickey is a solid game with a few flaws. Thankfully, the Rebrushed version on the Nintendo Switch fixes some of those problems, creating a well-rounded game for Disney fans. With it being around half off, it's a great time to snag this one. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury has all the 3D Mario platforming you know and love, but with tons of added content thanks to Bowser's Fury. There are dozens of colorful courses to work through, whether you want to play with friends or on your own. If you have nostalgia for Donkey Kong Country, or you're just looking for a fun new platformer to play on your beloved Switch or Switch 2 console, this deal is perfect for you. It has some extra levels from the 3DS version of the game, so there's new stuff to experience. Ultimate by name, ultimate by nature. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings together every single fighter in the franchise's history for a showdown of epic proportions. This hugely popular party game is now on sale. This side-scrolling adventure is a wonderfully refreshing spin on the classic Mario formula. Venturing to the Flower Kingdom, you'll discover stage-altering Wonder Flowers which can warp levels, create new platforming challenges and even turn Mario into an elephant. Playable in up to four-player co-op, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a platforming marvel for the entire family and one of the very best Nintendo Switch games you can play now.
