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business15 days ago•1 min saved

Sega Scraps Five-Year 'Super Game' Bet, Shifts to IP Reboots and Films

Sega has canceled its enigmatic 'Super Game' project five years after its announcement, citing weak performance of its free-to-play and live-service titles (like Sonic Rumble Party) and financial strains linked to Rovio. The planned roughly $880 million investment and a March 2026 release are scrapped, with more than 100 staff redirected to other projects. The company will focus on rebooting classic IPs such as Virtua Fighter, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi, while expanding into film adaptations and related titles ( Sonic the Hedgehog 4, The Angry Birds Movie 3, and adaptations of OutRun, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Streets of Rage).

via Engadget|

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business15 days ago•1 min saved

Sega cancels 'Super Game' and refocuses on core IPs and classic revivals

Five years after first unveiling it, Sega has canceled its ambitious Super Game project and is pivoting away from live-service and free-to-play titles, transferring more than 100 developers to full‑game teams and prioritizing mainline IPs. Revivals of Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage remain in production, while the company previously eyed up to ¥100 billion in investment for Super Game. The shift comes as a volatile GaaS market and recent underperformance (Sonic Rumble Party) and the Rovio acquisition weigh on strategy, signaling a move toward traditional, standalone experiences over expansive live ecosystems.

via Video Games Chronicle|

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business15 days ago•17 min saved

Sega Cancels Its Ambitious 'Super Game' to Refocus on Core IPs

Sega has officially canceled its long‑promised 'Super Game' after weak performance of its live‑service/free-to-play titles, shifting more than 100 staff to traditional game development and lowering the priority of F2P work, while reaffirming plans to revive classic franchises like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.

via Nintendo Life|

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gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

SEGA's Revival: Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and Sonic the Hedgehog Lead the Way

Sega has announced the revival of the classic game Crazy Taxi as part of its new "Super Game" initiative, which aims to chase after the success of Fortnite. While details about the gameplay and mechanics are still scarce, fans hope that the new version will retain the addictive simplicity and high skill ceiling of the original. The trailer hints at potential additions such as police chases, drifting, and multiplayer features. The return of iconic characters and updated visuals are also anticipated. It remains to be seen which team Sega has tasked with resurrecting Crazy Taxi, but fans are excited for its release after a 21-year hiatus.

via The Drive|

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