Sony announced the June lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential, featuring games like NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio), and Destiny 2: The Final Shape, with additional titles coming to the Game Catalogue and Classics Catalogue. The service will shift focus away from PS4 games starting January 2026.
Sega plans to remove over 60 vintage games from digital stores like Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch by December 6. This includes popular titles such as Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio. While Sega hasn't provided a reason, the move coincides with plans to reboot some franchises for modern audiences. Despite the delisting, purchased games will remain accessible to owners. The announcement highlights broader concerns about the availability of older games, with many considered 'critically endangered' in the US.
Sega has revealed new details for its upcoming revivals of classic franchises including Shinobi, Jet Set Radio, and Streets of Rage. The Management Meeting 2023 Presentation slides showcased artwork and brief summaries for each game, hinting at an open-world setting for Jet Set Radio and a potential reboot or origin story for Golden Axe. The new Streets of Rage game may be titled Streets of Rage: Revolution. While specific platforms and developers have not been confirmed, Sega has expressed plans to revive other franchises as well.
The upcoming Jet Set Radio reboot, announced over 20 years after the franchise's last entry, appears to be the series' first fully open world game, according to slides from a Sega Sammy management meeting. The game is described as an open world experience set in a suffocating society, focusing on rebellion. While not much else has been revealed, the original creators are involved in the project.
Sega has revealed new details about its upcoming reboots of classic series, including Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Crazy Taxi. The games were described as offering innovative driving action, an open-world rebellion experience, ninja action, battles against demons, and side-scrolling beat 'em up action. Sega released a debut trailer showcasing all five games, and it was previously reported that the company had been working on reboots of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.
Sega has confirmed that the creators of Jet Set Radio are involved in the reboot of the game, which was announced alongside new entries in other dormant franchises at the 2023 Game Awards. Jet Set Radio, a cult classic 3D platformer with a unique fusion of action sports and graffiti art, originally released in 2000 on the Dreamcast and had a sequel on the original Xbox in 2002. Indie developers have since created spiritual successors, but the involvement of the original creators in the reboot is an exciting development for fans of the series.
Sega has announced plans to revive its legacy franchises, including Jet Set Radio, with the involvement of the original creators. Sega's chief operating officer, Shuji Utsumi, stated that the company wants to bring back the edginess and rebellious mindset of its older series, similar to the alternative appeal of the Dreamcast. Utsumi also mentioned that Virtua Fighter is being evaluated for a potential revival, with a focus on making the game more dramatic.
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.
Sega has announced the development of new games in five classic series, including Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. Some of these series have been dormant for years, with the most recent entries released in the early 2000s. While no release dates or platforms were revealed, a trailer showcased brief gameplay snippets for each series.
Sega has announced that it is developing new games from franchises such as Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. This comes as a surprise, but Sega has previously expressed interest in reviving its older IPs. Fans of Jet Set Radio, in particular, are excited as the last game in the series was released in 2002. Sega has also hinted at more new games in development, leaving fans curious about what else they have planned.
Sega has announced five new projects at The Game Awards, including new chapters in classic franchises such as Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage. The exact details and release dates are yet to be revealed, but it's good news for fans of these series.
Sega announced during The Game Awards that they are bringing back classic franchises including Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Crazy Taxi, and more, marking a "new era" for the company. These games are currently in development and will be released over the next several years. Sega has not provided much information about the games yet, but fans can sign up for updates. The announcement comes after Sega's cancellation of its most expensive game, Hyenas, before its release.
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.
SEGA has announced the development of five new games, including new entries in beloved franchises such as Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and Shinobi. The teaser trailer hints at even more surprises to come, showcasing glimpses of these games. While release dates are unknown, this news is exciting for SEGA fans who have been eagerly awaiting new installments in these iconic series.