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Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After Backlash Over AI-Upscaled Graphics
Sega and Creative Assembly have withdrawn the remastered version of Total War: Shogun 2 from sale due to significant player backlash over its AI-upscaled graphics and numerous bugs. The company has replaced it with the original 2011 version, acknowledging that the "Complete Edition" fell short of expectations. The game currently holds an overwhelmingly negative rating on Steam.
If you've sworn off genAI Crazy Taxi and dislike all the twerking in GTA 6, consider Shifu: Traffic Masters, a jolly open world driving game set in 1990s China
Shifu: Traffic Masters is an upcoming open-world driving game set in 1990s China, drawing inspiration from titles like Crazy Taxi and Midtown Madness. Developed by solo dev Boxy.Poly, the game features various vehicular pursuits including cargo hauling, police chases, taxi services, and arcade street racing. It is available as a demo on Steam with no release date announced.
Crazy Taxi World Tour Reveals Brazil Map | Invision Game Community
SEGA has revealed Brazil as the fourth map for Crazy Taxi World Tour, showcasing the location in a new trailer. The upcoming arcade driving adventure, produced by original creator Kenji Kanno, is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Brazil map features urban streets, coastlines, and recognizable real-world businesses.
Evening Reading - October 9, 2026
This week's gaming news roundup includes updates on Dead by Daylight, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Gears of War: E-Day, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. There are also previews for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode and Armatus, alongside news about Bungie's Marathon and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The article also touches on video game maps, download deals, and speedrunning events.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Showcases Brazil’s Exciting Energy In New Trailer
Sega has released a new trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, showcasing the vibrant energy of Brazil as a new playable city. The game, slated for a 2027 release on Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 5, will feature new modes like Cops N' Cabbies. The article also notes the franchise's first mainline title since 2002 has faced backlash for its use of generative AI.
Sega’s PS5 Open World Game Reboot Reveals Brazil Map on PlayStation Store
Sega revealed the Brazil map for its upcoming open-world game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, during a press conference at Brazil Game Show 2026. The game, set to release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, will feature Brazil as one of its five launch maps, inspired by its vibrant streetscapes and beaches. Creator Kenji Kanno expressed excitement for players to immerse themselves in the new location.
Sega won't "entrust the creative aspect of games to AI," but is using tech to "improve efficiency" in other departments
Sega will not entrust the creative aspects of game development to AI, but is using the technology to improve efficiency in other departments like publishing and business idea generation. The company has established a Generative AI Committee and Task Force to develop in-house tools. Separately, the South Australian Film Corporation has doubled its Digital Games Fund to $1 million to support local game development across various stages.
Arc Raiders and The Finals are getting film and TV adaptations in collaboration with the Backrooms production company
Embark Studios, the developer behind Arc Raiders and The Finals, is collaborating with Chernin Entertainment to create film and TV adaptations of both games. This partnership aims to expand these properties into deeply integrated transmedia experiences, with Chernin Entertainment's film president David Ready highlighting the visually stunning and story-rich worlds created by Nexon and Embark.
I got my start writing for a PlayStation 2 magazine: These are my 12 PS2-pilled recommendations from the Steam Autumn…
This article recommends 12 games available on Steam, inspired by or ports from the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast era. It highlights six modern titles that draw inspiration from the 'sixth generation' of consoles, such as Promise Mascot Agency and Hi-Fi Rush, alongside six classic ports like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Final Fantasy 10.
I modded Crazy Taxi into Grand Theft Auto 5
A PC Gamer writer has installed a 'Crazy Taxi Mod' into Grand Theft Auto 5, transforming the game into a Crazy Taxi experience within Los Santos. The mod introduces a yellow taxi vehicle and a time-based pickup and dropoff gameplay loop, though the chaotic nature of Grand Theft Auto 5 often interferes with the fares.
Evening Reading - September 21, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Silent Hill: Townfall and Samurai Pizza Cats, a look at World of Warcraft: Forever, and a delay for Blighted. The article also touches on AMD's market cap milestone, Bungie's plans for Destiny, and Sony's push for digital-only sales.
Wolverine Dev Denies Using GenAI After Weird-Looking In-Game Sign Discovered
Insomniac Games has denied using generative AI for assets in Marvel's Wolverine following the discovery of a peculiar in-game bathroom sign. Community and marketing director James Stevenson clarified it was a "UV map bug" with a fix in development. While Insomniac used machine-learning for Spider-Man 2, AI-generated assets are reportedly not being used in Wolverine.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 celebrated the past, and an uncertain AI future | Opinion
Tokyo Game Show 2026 focused heavily on remakes and existing intellectual property, with a less prominent presence of free-to-play and mobile titles compared to previous years. The event also highlighted the growing influence and controversy surrounding generative AI in game development, alongside a burgeoning trend of transmedia strategies and indie publisher investments.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour took us to the streets of Japan at Tokyo Game Show
The upcoming game Crazy Taxi: World Tour will feature a playable map set in Japan, showcasing iconic landmarks like Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Crossing. Players can expect culturally themed NPC requests and distinct gameplay challenges, with the full release scheduled for 2027.
Far Cry series from Alien: Earth creator adds Spider-Noir and Midnight Mass stars
The upcoming Far Cry series from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac has added a significant number of stars, including Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, and Jamie Demetriou. The show will follow Hawley's anthology approach, with each season telling a standalone story using the video game franchise as a blueprint. This adaptation joins other recent video game-to-screen projects like Crazy Taxi and Resident Evil.
SEGA unveils Japan as 2nd international location for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA announced during the XBOX Livestream at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that Japan will be the second international location for Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The Japan map is the third of five maps in the game's new single-player World Tour story campaign.
Sega’s PS5 Action Game Reboot Takes Franchise to Japan for the First Time
Sega's upcoming PlayStation 5 reboot of the Crazy Taxi franchise, titled Crazy Taxi: World Tour, will feature a map set in Japan for the first time. The game, launching in 2027, will also include a globe-trotting story campaign, arcade modes, and a series-first multiplayer mode across five cities on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
2027 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
This article provides a comprehensive release schedule for video games anticipated in 2027. It details specific titles with their planned release months and platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Games with broader 2027 release windows are also listed.
Crazy Taxi World Tour Reveals Japan Map | Invision Game Community
SEGA revealed the Japan map for Crazy Taxi World Tour during an Xbox Livestream at Tokyo Game Show 2026. This map is the third of five planned for the game's World Tour campaign, offering a mix of modern and historic Japanese environments for high-speed driving. Crazy Taxi: World Tour is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour – Welcome to Japan Gameplay Trailer
A gameplay trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour has been released, showcasing gameplay set in Japan. The trailer provides a look at the upcoming title's mechanics and environments.
