SEGA Working on Multiple Sequels to Five Amazing Classic Games

I’m a big fan of classic Sega games, and was always a Sega console kid growing up too, Master System, Mega Drive, Saturn, Dreamcast, and then unfortunately, that’s when they pulled out of the console market, which is a shame, as I liked the way they did things. But what we do have is one heck of a gaming legacy, with games like Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi and Streets of Rage, and the best thing is, all five of those now have new games in development!

Unveiled at The Game Awards 2023, SEGA of America unveiled an initiative to produce new games from some of their most iconic IPs. new titles from the publisher’s treasure trove of beloved IP, which they say will be reimagined for modern audiences.

What SEGA Had to Say

“In recent years, Sonic the Hedgehog has forged new paths for SEGA, bringing the franchise to life and reaching new audiences in ways we had only dreamed of in the past. Building off that success, we are digging into our legacy and reimagining several franchises to bring these games to more audiences around the globe,” says Co-COO of SEGA Corporation and CEO of SEGA of America, Shuji Utsumi. “Today’s announcement is just the start of our initiative. First and foremost, our ambition will be to create great games with memorable characters and worlds. We hope fans of all ages will look towards our future with anticipation as we release these projects in the coming years.”

SEGA said the games are all in various stages of development and set to be released over the next several years. Unfortunately, we don’t know which ones will come first or last, but I’m sure more details will follow in the coming weeks and months. What is interesting is they said that the first of these new games will be the following five, implying that they’ve got plenty more in the bag, so I can’t wait to see what they may be!

• Crazy Taxi franchise – A whacky, high-octane driving adventure series where players must weave through traffic in an open play environment to deliver passengers to their destinations before time runs out.
• Golden Axe franchise – A “hack and slash”-styleseries with close melee combat set in a fantasy world of beasts, swords, and magic.
• Jet Set Radio franchise – This franchise combines action-packed traversal around vibrant Tokyo-to with skating, self-expression through graffiti, street culture and rebellious themes.
• Shinobi franchise – A series that utilizes ninja shuriken, ninjutsu, special attacks and more to defeat enemies in a mix of side-scrolling action and challenging environments.
• Streets of Rage franchise – A “beat ’em up”-style series that pairs fast-paced fist fighting with fresh music set in a lawless urban environment.

More details on each of these upcoming games, including official game titles, release dates and platforms, will be shared in the future. To stay in the loop, fans can visit nextlevel.sega.com to sign up and receive all the latest updates on these SEGA projects and more.

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