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Sega's "Super Game" has been cancelled, but revivals of classics like Crazy Taxi and Golden Axe are still moving forward
Sega has officially cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" project, shifting focus away from live-service titles due to underperformance. However, revivals of classic franchises like Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage are still in production. Separately, a three-week crossover event is underway for Phasmophobia, featuring content from Alan Wake 2, including recreated locations and character skins, available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Gang Of Dragon Developer's Website Gets Whacked
Nagoshi Studio, the developer behind the upcoming game Gang Of Dragon, is facing significant setbacks as its official website has gone completely offline. This follows reports of publisher NetEase pulling financial backing and the studio's YouTube channel briefly disappearing. The current status of the game and the studio is uncertain, with many fans expressing concern about its future.
Sega Cancels Super Game And Shifts Focus From Live Service Games
Sega has canceled its ambitious "Super Game" initiative and shifted focus away from live service and free-to-play development towards full game development. This decision follows underperformance of several mobile titles and the earlier cancellation of the live service shooter Hyenas. The company aims to increase profitability by prioritizing established IPs for new releases.
SEGA Cancels Its Super Game Project
SEGA has announced the cancellation of its ambitious "Super Game" project, which aimed to create new titles based on dormant franchises and push conventional game boundaries. While the specific reasons for the cancellation were not disclosed, the company reaffirmed its commitment to reviving classic series like Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe. Several other titles have also been internally delayed.
Sega’s earnings report shows the F2P live service model is running out of road
Sega's latest earnings report indicates a significant downturn for the free-to-play and live service game model, with the company reporting a substantial loss despite increased net sales. This has led to drastic cutbacks on F2P titles, including the cancellation of its 'Super Game' project, and a major devaluation of its acquisition, Rovio. The report suggests a shift in player preference towards higher-quality, standalone titles with DLC over ongoing live service monetization.
Sega cancels its 'Super Game' plan
Sega has canceled its ambitious 'Super Game' initiative, shifting its focus towards reviving classic franchises and expanding into movie adaptations. This strategic pivot aims to leverage existing intellectual property more effectively.
Sega's Super Game is canceled
Sega has canceled its ambitious 'Super Game' initiative, which was originally announced in 2022 and had an expected launch in March of this year. The cancellation marks a significant shift for the company's large-scale project plans.
Sega downsizes free-to-play division after "weak performance" from Sonic Rumble Party, moving over 100 devs onto "full game" releases in "mainstay IPs"
Sega is downsizing its free-to-play division due to weak performance from titles like Sonic Rumble Party and a lack of economic value from its partnership with Rovio. Over 100 developers are being moved to full-game development for mainstay IPs. The company also announced the cancellation of its upcoming "Super Game" project.
SEGA Has Cancelled Its Super Game Project, And Is Moving Away From Live-Service
Sega has officially canceled its five-year-old Super Game Project, reallocating resources from free-to-play and live-service development to focus on full game releases. The company plans to launch eight full games by fiscal year 2028, shifting approximately 100 employees from F2P to full game development teams. This strategic shift comes after significant investment in the Super Game project, which aimed to blend arcade expertise with emerging trends like cloud gaming and NFTs.
Sega kills ‘super game’ initiative and abandons live service plans
Sega has officially scrapped its 'super game' initiative and abandoned its broader live service plans, citing struggles with free-to-play titles like Sonic Rumble Party and the unsuccessful integration of Rovio. While the future of projects like Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi remains uncertain regarding their live service elements, Sega is reallocating over 100 developers to focus on mainstay IPs and traditional game development.
SEGA says it canceled Super Game and will focus less on Games as Service
SEGA has canceled its ambitious 'Super Game' project and will reduce its focus on Games as a Service titles. The company plans to revive dormant intellectual properties, with remakes or new entries for Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and Nights into Dreams still in development.
Sega cancels its "Super Game" project following free-to-play struggles, but new Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio…
Sega has canceled its "Super Game" initiative due to struggles with its free-to-play titles, including Sonic Rumble Party. Despite this cancellation, the company confirmed that new installments of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio are still in development.
SEGA Cancels Super Game Project and Moves Away from Live Service
SEGA has canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which aimed to create large-scale live service titles, and is reducing its focus on Games as a Service. This decision comes after five years of development and will see over 100 employees reassigned to full game development teams. While the Super Game is scrapped, reboots of classic franchises like Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage are still in development, potentially under the new SEGA Universe program.
Sega Cancels Mysterious 'Super Game' 5 Years After It Was Announced, Amid Pull Back From Underperforming Free-to-Play
Sega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, five years after its initial announcement. This decision is part of a broader strategic shift away from free-to-play titles due to underperformance in that market segment.
Sega Cancels Super Game, But New Crazy Taxi And Jet Set Radio Are Still Coming
Sega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which was intended to incorporate NFTs and cloud streaming. However, the company confirmed that new installments in the Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage franchises are still in development.
Don't Worry, Sega Is Still Reviving Multiple Legacy Franchises
Sega Sammy has confirmed plans to revive multiple legacy franchises, including Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, and Streets of Rage, despite the cancellation of its 'Super Game' initiative. New titles for Virtua Fighter, Persona 4, Alien: Isolation, Total War, and Stranger Than Heaven are also in development, alongside movie and animation projects for IPs like Sonic the Hedgehog and Shinobi.
Sega Has Officially Cancelled Its "Super Game"
Sega has officially cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which was intended to be a globally scalable title. The decision was made following the weak performance of the company's free-to-play and games-as-a-service titles, such as Sonic Rumble Party. Sega plans to shift its development focus away from free-to-play games, though revivals of classic franchises like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio are still planned.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Gets New Teaser Video Showcasing its Key Visuals
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association has released a teaser video for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which will run from September 17th to 21st and celebrate the event's 30th anniversary. The longest TGS to date will feature five days of activities, with applications for exhibitors closing on May 22nd. The association aims to maximize exhibition space and attract a wider range of participants, including international press and influencers.
Sega’s Super Game Project Has Been Cancelled
Sega has officially cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which was initially announced in 2021 with the goal of creating online, globally-focused titles that would transcend conventional game frameworks. While details were scarce, the company had indicated multiple titles were in development. Sega is now refocusing on reviving its classic IPs, including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe, with some already confirmed for new entries or remakes.
Ivalice Studio Unveils "Rogue Fantasy: Ever-Shifting Worlds", A Bold Fusion of JRPG Depth and Roguelike Unpredictability
Ivalice Studio has announced Rogue Fantasy: Ever-Shifting Worlds, a new title blending JRPG depth with roguelike unpredictability and auto-battler strategy. The game features a procedural world-generation engine for endless replayability and will be playable at the Morocco Gaming Expo. It is scheduled for Early Access later this year and a full release in 2027.
