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Classic Franchises

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gaming1 year ago

"SEGA's Highly Anticipated Crazy Taxi Reboot Promises Triple-A Quality"

Sega's Sapporo Studio is reportedly working on "Triple-A" titles, including a revival of Crazy Taxi, as part of the company's legacy franchise revival. Other classic franchises set for a return include Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and Shinobi. The studio, founded in December 2021, is expected to independently develop titles in the future, with Sega's legacy revival series currently in development and set for release in the coming years.

gaming2 years ago

"Jet Set Radio Reboot: A Thrilling Open-World Rollerblading Adventure"

SEGA announced at The Game Awards that it will be rebooting five classic series for modern audiences, including Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage. The original creator of Jet Set Radio is returning for the reboot, which is said to be a couple of years into development. Additional details provided during a SEGA management meeting suggest that the Jet Set Radio reboot may be open world, while the other games will offer innovative gameplay experiences in their respective genres.

gaming2 years ago

SEGA's PS5 Revival: Original Jet Set Radio Creators and More Legacy Franchises Set to Return

SEGA has confirmed that it is working on new versions of classic franchises, including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage, with the original creators involved. The revival of these franchises is made possible by the success of Yakuza, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Persona. SEGA is also exploring ways to bring back other franchises like Virtua Fighter.

gaming2 years ago

Sega's Bold Reboot Strategy: Edgy Franchises, Revivals, and New Releases

Sega plans to revive five of its classic franchises, including Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Crazy Taxi, with a focus on showcasing edginess and a rebellious mindset. Sega's co-chief operating officer and Sega of America CEO, Shuji Utsumi, expressed the desire to capture the original games' vibe and involve the original creators in the reboot projects. The success of franchises like Persona, Sonic, and Yakuza has allowed Sega to explore these reboots, and they are also evaluating how to make Virtua Fighter more dramatic.

gaming2 years ago

"SEGA Unveils Exciting Lineup of Classic Franchise Reboots at Game Awards 2023"

Sega has announced that it is reviving five of its classic franchises, including Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi, for a new generation of gamers. The announcement was made at The Game Awards, with no specific details about platforms or release dates provided at this time. Sega has been facing challenges this year, including the cancellation of its first-person shooter game Hyenas, but is still making progress on its first super game set for release in 2026.