2026-06-21

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Gaming News — 2026-06-21#

Top Story#

RGG Studio is violently shaking up the Like a Dragon formula with its upcoming 2027 prequel, Stranger Than Heaven, swapping familiar combo-brawling for a fiercely challenging, four-button combat system. It’s exactly the kind of grounded, high-stakes overhaul the franchise’s aging fisticuffs has been crying out for.

News & Reviews#

Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat is Harder Than Hell · IGN RGG Studio’s Stranger Than Heaven completely overhauls the traditional street fighting mechanics, requiring players to independently puppeteer the protagonist’s left and right fists using the controller’s shoulder buttons. While the learning curve is admittedly steep, the realistic, weighty combat feels incredibly satisfying and forces you to earn your victories. Bafflingly, the 1915-1965 time-hopping game will also feature a resurrected, digital version of Tupac alongside Snoop Dogg for reasons currently unknown.

Gaming News

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Gaming News — Week of 2026-06-20 to 2026-06-26#

Story of the Week#

The gaming hardware market is currently in a state of absolute chaos, defined by skyrocketing component costs and a dramatic shift in console dominance. Microsoft is jacking up the Xbox Series X to an eye-watering $799.99 in August, which has contributed to catastrophic sales lows for both Xbox and PlayStation. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch 2 is completely obliterating the competition, capping off a historic first year with 5.9 million US units sold as gamers flock to more affordable hardware.