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Sega Announces Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Coming to PC and Consoles in 2027
Sega has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a revival of the beloved franchise set to launch in 2027 for PC and consoles. Further details about the game's content and specific platforms are expected closer to release.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour revives the classic franchise and goes global!
SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a revival of the classic franchise helmed by original creator Kenji Kanno. The game will feature a story-driven campaign with players controlling Axel on a global adventure, new maps across five cities, multiplayer modes, vehicle customization, and a classic arcade mode. Crazy Taxi: World Tour is slated for release in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Crazy Taxi World Tour coming to Switch 2
SEGA has unveiled Crazy Taxi World Tour, a new entry in the beloved racing series, confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and also shown at the Xbox Game Show. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer featuring the iconic song 'All I Want' by The Offspring, signaling SEGA's intent to revive older franchises.
Adachi fans rise up — Persona 4 Revival finally has an official release date
Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the original JRPG, will launch on February 18th, 2027, for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass. The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, featuring new gameplay footage of combat and exploration.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced
Sega has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new installment in the taxi racing series set to release in 2027 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. The game features Axel chasing down thieves who stole his taxi across five global cities, offering extreme driving missions, a story-driven campaign, customization options, and multiplayer modes.
Persona 4 Revival has a release date and new trailer
Sega has announced that Persona 4 Revival, a remake of Persona 4, will be released on February 18th, 2027. The game is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, PC, and PlayStation 5. Persona 4 Revival features a story of self-discovery and investigation within a classic RPG experience.
Persona 4 Revival trailer showcased and Nintendo Switch 2 not mentioned
Atlus and SEGA showcased a trailer for the remake of Persona 4, titled Persona 4 Revival, at the Xbox Games Showcase. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on February 18th. The article also notes that the Nintendo Switch 2 was not mentioned, and discusses the game's ESRB rating.
Persona 4 Revival reveals release date and full trailer
Atlus has announced that Persona 4 Revival, a remake of Persona 4 Golden, will be released on February 18th, 2027, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game features revamped graphics and the classic RPG experience of investigating murders and discovering the occult in the town of Inaba.
SEGA Provides More Detail After Generative AI Sours Crazy Taxi: World Tour PS5 Announcement
SEGA has provided further details regarding the use of generative AI in the development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, confirming its use for background assets which were reviewed by the development team. The company stated that generative AI is an optional support tool to help developers focus on creative tasks. The game is set for release on PlayStation 5 in 2027.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour PS5 Only Used Generative AI for 'Reference', Insists Series Creator
Series creator Kenji Kanno clarified that generative AI was used solely as a reference tool for artists in the development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, with all final assets created by humans. SEGA Corporation had previously stated that AI was used to support the development of background assets, which were subject to review. The game is set for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5.
Everything Announced at Xbox Showcase 2026
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several new games and DLCs were revealed, with many slated for 2026 and 2027 releases across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Microsoft also celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special edition console.
Vampire Survivors has a free content expansion, plus a Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC in Summer 2026
Developer poncle has released a free content update for Vampire Survivors, version 1.15, which includes major quality-of-life improvements, new content like stages and characters, and various tweaks. Additionally, the 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC was announced for Summer 2026, serving as an expansion to 'Legacy of the Moonspell'. poncle also revealed plans for a new studio in Japan headed by Sawaki Takeyasu and a lineup of 'Survivaton' games.
Sonic Spectrum Next - Sonic The Hedgehog comes over to the Spectrum NEXT via dave18
A new release titled Sonic Spectrum Next brings the classic Sonic the Hedgehog game to the ZX Spectrum Next, developed by dave18. This port is a direct conversion of the Sega Master System version and follows dave18's previous successful port of Astro Warrior. The developer cited architectural similarities between the Sega Master System and ZX Spectrum Next as enabling this ambitious project.
Stranger Than Heaven Release Date Set, Will Feature Tupac Shakur
Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku Studios have announced that Stranger Than Heaven will be released on January 17, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game will feature the likeness of Tupac Shakur, with his estate's permission and without the use of AI. The action-adventure brawler is set across five cities and eras of modern Japan.
Alien: Isolation 2 Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Creative Assembly and SEGA have announced Alien: Isolation 2, the sequel to the 2014 survival horror game, during Summer Game Fest 2026. The game will feature a new protagonist, setting, and a more dangerous Xenomorph, retaining the series' tension-driven gameplay. Alien: Isolation 2 is available to wishlist on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with Nintendo Switch 2 support planned.
I wish more video game publishers were like Capcom - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature argues that Capcom is currently a model publisher due to its focus on high-quality games, experimentation with new intellectual property, and avoidance of layoffs. The author contrasts Capcom's approach with companies like EA and Activision, highlighting the success of Capcom's Resident Evil remakes and their willingness to take risks on new titles.
'The Best Single Player Campaign and the Best Fighting Game': Virtua Fighter Crossroads Is the Biggest PS5 Brawler Yet
Virtua Fighter Crossroads is set to be the largest entry in the series, launching in 2027 with a massive single-player story campaign written by Brad Kane and overseen by David Hayter. Developed by RGG Studio, the game will feature action-adventure elements alongside its traditional versus mode, with a focus on the new character Cielo.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Part 2: Racing, Horror, Fighting Games & Major Updates | Invision Game Community
Summer Game Fest 2026 Part 2 showcased a wide array of new games and updates across multiple genres including racing, fighting, and horror. Major announcements included expansions for Monster Hunter Wilds, new content for Street Fighter 6 and Palworld, and reveals for games like Hot Wheels Infinite Rush and Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. The event also highlighted upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and concluded with the unveiling of Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Reveal, Trailer and Release Date | Invision Game
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a vast array of new game announcements, including remakes of Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Assassin's Creed Black Flag, sequels to Alien Isolation and Lords of the Fallen, and new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The event featured reveals across multiple genres and platforms, with many titles slated for release in 2027 and beyond.
Reaction: Some PS5 Fans Think SGF Showed Sony Losing Its Grip on Third-Parties
Some PlayStation 5 owners are concerned that Sony is losing its influence over third-party game reveals, as major announcements like Resident Evil Veronica, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and Stellar Blade were made at Summer Game Fest instead of a PlayStation event. While these games are still launching on PS5, the shift in reveal venues has sparked debate about Sony's relationship with publishers in an increasingly multiplatform industry.
