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The Nintendo curse was real: Only 2 of GameCube's 10 best-selling games in the US were third-party
An analysis of the Nintendo GameCube's best-selling games in the US reveals a significant lack of third-party support, with only two third-party titles making it into the top 10. While some third-party games like SoulCalibur 2, which featured Link, performed well, many notable titles like Resident Evil 4 barely missed the top 20, highlighting the platform's struggles with attracting external developers.
SEGA: New Sonic animated series, Crazy Taxi movie, and Stranger Than Heaven film coming to Netflix
SEGA has announced multiple new media projects coming to Netflix, including a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated series, a Crazy Taxi movie, and a Stranger Than Heaven film. The Sonic animated series is being masterminded by Carlos Stevens and Toru Nakahara.
Sega and Netflix Announce New Content for Classic Games
Sega and Netflix have announced a new partnership that will bring several of Sega's classic franchises to film and television. The initial projects include movie adaptations of Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven, along with a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated series for children. This collaboration is part of Sega's broader strategy to expand its intellectual properties beyond video games.
Crazy Taxi Gets Crazier With Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Writers For New Movie
Netflix and Sega have partnered to produce a live-action Crazy Taxi movie set to release in 2027, with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand writing the screenplay. Neal H. Moritz and Toru Nakahara are producing the film, which aims to capture the spirit of the arcade racing game. This announcement coincides with news of a new Crazy Taxi game and a Sonic animated series.
Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation
Netflix and Sega have partnered to create multiple adaptations, including a new animated Sonic the Hedgehog TV show, a film based on Crazy Taxi, and a movie adaptation of the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven. The deal aims to leverage popular Sega franchises for streaming content.
Netflix doubles down on video games by partnering with Sega for movie adaptations of Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven
Netflix is expanding its video game adaptation efforts by partnering with Sega to create movie adaptations of Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven. The streaming service is also developing a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated series. While Crazy Taxi is a well-established franchise, Stranger Than Heaven is a prequel game set to release next year, making its adaptation a gamble.
Netflix announces new Sonic the Hedgehog animated series, Crazy Taxi movie
Netflix has announced a partnership with SEGA to develop a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated series, a Crazy Taxi movie, and a film based on Stranger Than Heaven. The Sonic series is described as a high-voltage, comedic, yet emotionally grounded show for preschoolers, while the Crazy Taxi movie aims to capture the chaotic fun of the original game. SEGA executives expressed excitement about bringing these beloved franchises to new audiences through Netflix's adaptation expertise.
Live-Action Crazy Taxi Movie, New Sonic Animated Series, and Stranger Than Heaven Adaptation Heading to Netflix
Netflix has announced three new adaptations of Sega video game properties. These include a live-action comedy movie based on Crazy Taxi, a new animated series featuring Sonic, and an adaptation of RGG Studio's upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven.
SEGA: Persona 6 will get physical release on Switch 2, likely to be Game-Key Card
SEGA has confirmed that Persona 6 will receive a physical release on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The company considers 'Game-Key Cards' as physical releases, suggesting Persona 6 might follow the format of Persona 3 Reload.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Hands-On – Fast, Furious And Familiar
A hands-on preview of Crazy Taxi: World Tour highlights its vibrant visuals, energetic soundtrack, and core arcade gameplay. While the Pickup Race mode offers dynamic driving and map mastery, the customization system feels underdeveloped and the Cops 'n' Cabbies mode is unbalanced. The game performed exceptionally well on Xbox Series X during the closed network test, running at 4K and 120Hz.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Closed Network Test review - Sega’s multiplayer revival
Sega's Crazy Taxi: World Tour revives the classic arcade driving formula with a surprising and successful competitive multiplayer component. The closed network test revealed deeper driving mechanics, strategic boost management, and chaotic races that make the game a riot of color and collisions. Despite some minor issues with the Cops and Robbers mode, the overall experience is a compelling and fun revival.
Discussing 20 years of Company of Heroes with the team carrying its torch into the future
This article reflects on 20 years of the Company of Heroes real-time strategy franchise, discussing its origins, evolution, and the challenges faced by developer Relic Entertainment. It highlights key titles like the original Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes 2, and the troubled launch of Company of Heroes 3, while also touching on the studio's recent independence and future prospects.
As an OG Crazy Taxi lover, its new remake might just not be crazy enough
Despite a lifelong love for Crazy Taxi, the preview of Crazy Taxi: World Tour at Gamescom left the author underwhelmed. While the game features familiar mechanics and new side quests, the driving itself lacks the original's fun factor, and the presentation is criticized for feeling cheap and heavily influenced by generative AI.
Playing RTS with a controller? Total War: Warhammer 40,000 dev says it 'really does work' in their game:…
Creative Assembly, the developer behind Total War: Warhammer 40,000, believes it is a myth that Real-Time Strategy games cannot work well with controllers. Studio representative Dave Petry stated that the team has developed a control scheme that "really does work" for consoles, citing Halo Wars 2 as a successful example. The studio aims to make the RTS experience accessible to players who prefer using a gamepad.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18
Microsoft has announced a slate of new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 14 and 18. Titles include TCG Card Shop Simulator, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Aniimo, Train Sim World 7, and Dune: Awakening, among many others across various genres.
OutRun Amiga Edition - A vastly superior version of a classic racer has arrived on the Amiga! (40th anniversary of OutRun Update)
A vastly superior homebrew version of Sega's classic arcade racer Out Run has been released for the Commodore Amiga, celebrating the game's 40th anniversary. This new 'Out Run: Amiga Edition' is a ground-up rewrite in assembly, aiming to replicate the arcade experience with significant performance improvements of up to 50% on mid-spec Amiga hardware.
Nirvana, Beastie Boys, and Crazy Taxi: the story of how Bryan Burton-Lewis became Axel
Bryan Burton-Lewis, the voice of Axel in Crazy Taxi, discusses his extensive career, which includes work with bands like Nirvana and the Beastie Boys, and his significant contributions to the game beyond just voice acting. He highlights his role in music licensing, scripting, and improvising iconic lines, expressing a deep fondness for the game and its lasting impact.
Sonic fans have double the physical Switch game goodness as the Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic Collections are now up…
SEGA has announced the pre-order availability of the Classic Sonic Collection and Modern Sonic Collection for the Nintendo Switch, launching in October for $49.99 each. While these collections offer physical releases of various Sonic titles, notable omissions like Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 from the Modern collection have been noted. The collections include a 35th Anniversary Logo Patch and reversible covers.
Persona 6 Got The Smallest Announcement On Nintendo Direct, Despite Big Leak Reveals
Despite significant leaks revealing story details, Persona 6 received a minimal announcement during the Nintendo Direct, confirming its release on Nintendo Switch 2 without any new gameplay or information from Sega and Atlus. This lack of official details, contrasted with the extensive information available from leaks, has led to fan frustration and speculation about the game's release timeline.
Sonic Pico Park confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, release date
SEGA has confirmed that Sonic Pico Park will be released on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the standard Nintendo Switch. The game is scheduled to launch on November 12, 2026, as announced during a recent Nintendo Direct.
