Shenmue Creator Reveals New Game

Shenmue Creator Reveals New Game

Summary

  • Steel Paws is an upcoming mobile-exclusive game by Yu Suzuki, the creator of Sega’s Shenmue and Virtua Fighter franchises.
  • The title will be available exclusively on Netflix Games.

As a seasoned movie buff with over three decades of gaming under my belt, I must say the announcement of Steel Paws by Yu Suzuki has me thoroughly intrigued. With his rich history of creating groundbreaking games like Shenmue and Virtua Fighter, it’s always exciting to see what he’ll conjure up next. The fact that this upcoming title is a mobile-exclusive, available exclusively on Netflix Games, adds an unexpected twist.

Bandai Namco has unveiled Steel Paws, the latest game from the inventive mind of Yu Suzuki, known for iconic series such as Sega’s Shenmue and Virtua Fighter. Expected to release in 2025, this title will be exclusively available on mobile platforms, offering a unique style that may surprise fans accustomed to Suzuki’s previous works like Shenmue.

Since 1984, Suzuki has been creating games, achieving early triumph with his 1986 racing game “Out Run,” which he designed. However, it’s the “Shenmue” series, an action-adventure game introduced in 1999 for the Dreamcast, that has endured as his longest-running franchise. Suzuki has been instrumental in writing, directing, and producing all three primary games in this series, with “Shenmue 3” being released in November 2019. Furthermore, he was a pioneer in the 3D fighting game genre, serving as director and producer of “Virtua Fighter” in 1993 – the first fighting game to feature full 3D polygonal graphics. He continued his role as director in five more games and as producer in four additional titles within this series.

2024 saw me witnessing an exhilarating announcement at The Game Awards: a 30-second cinematic anime trailer for Steel Paws. This intriguing sneak peek showcased a female protagonist with striking purple hair, donning futuristic red armor, lounging on a sunlit hillside accompanied by three cat-like robots. The tension built as a pillar of mystical light erupted from a colosseum reminiscent of ancient Rome, spinning rapidly as our four heroes geared up for action. Throughout the trailer, it was clear that Suzuki is the mastermind behind this captivating game.

Where Will Steel Paws Be Available?

  • Netflix Games

The game titled “Steel Paws” can only be played via the Netflix Games streaming platform. As announced on their official news page, players will join forces with customizable companion robots to traverse a tower that becomes visible every millennium. Since November 2021, Netflix has been providing mobile game access for its subscribers in certain areas, with plans to introduce it in the US market via their mobile app by late 2023. While some of the games are exclusive Netflix productions inspired by shows like “Stranger Things” and “The Queen’s Gambit”, the library also includes popular titles such as “Civilization 6” and various versions of “Grand Theft Auto”.

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At The Game Awards, Netflix also unveiled an unexpected announcement aside from Steel Paws: they will be launching Squid Game Unleashed, a party game, on December 17th. This game will grant temporary access to players regardless of their Netflix subscription status at the time of release. Remarkably, this release coincides with the upcoming premiere of Squid Game’s second season on Netflix, which is set for December 26th.

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2024-12-13 21:43