Sega, the famed video game publisher known for series like Sonic, Persona, and Yakuza, has sparked excitement with a teaser suggesting a major announcement at The Game Awards, leading to widespread speculation that it could be related to the iconic fighting game series, Virtua Fighter. Influencers have received mysterious invites from Sega hinting at a "new era, new energy" and urging them to watch the forthcoming event, scheduled for December 7. Internet detectives have noted similarities in the font used in the invite to that of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown's trailer, fuelling rumors of the possible reveal of Virtua Fighter 6. The prognostication surrounds the long-awaited follow-up to Virtua Fighter 5, a title that initially hit arcades in 2006 and the PlayStation 3 in 2007. While The Game Awards are known for awarding excellence, they have also become a platform for significant game announcements, with Xbox also hinting at major news. Fans are encouraged to tune in for any potential updates from Sega, which could indeed mark the beginning of a new chapter for the beloved franchise.

What time does The Game Awards start and can we expect a new Virtua Fighter announcement?

The Game Awards pre-show begins at 4:30 PM Pacific / 7:30 PM Eastern on December 7th, with the main event starting 30 minutes later. As for a new Virtua Fighter announcement, Sega's teaser has led to speculation about a Virtua Fighter 6 reveal, but it remains unconfirmed until the actual event.