Edia Smart Media Company, based in Tokyo, announced a licensing agreement with Takara Tomy to port the classic PS1 game Battle Arena Toshinden to modern platforms. Originally released nearly 30 years ago, the game has not seen an official re-release beyond Japan’s PS3, PSVITA, and PSP versions. Despite no confirmed release date, it is anticipated for 2026 to 2027, exciting many fans who remember the series fondly.
Tomonobu Itagaki, the renowned creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, passed away on October 16, 2025. His final message, posted on Facebook, reflects on his life as filled with battles and pride in his convictions despite causing trouble. He expressed sorrow for not delivering new work to fans and noted he has no regrets. Katsuhiro Harada, Tekken director and longtime rival, shared his feelings on Twitter. The cause of Itagaki’s passing remains unknown.
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