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Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test is coming in September
Sega announced a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, featuring two multiplayer modes, will run from September 11th to 13th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game, helmed by original creator Kenji Kanno, is expected to release in 2027 with a story-driven campaign and global locations.
Crazy Taxi World Tour gets new trailer
SEGA has released a new trailer for Crazy Taxi World Tour, showcasing its fast-paced, comedic gameplay set on the west coast. The game will feature zany characters and scenic cruising. A closed network test was also announced, though it will not be available on the Nintendo Switch.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Opens 5,000-Slot Network Test Ahead of 2027 Launch
Sega is launching a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, featuring two modes, four characters, and six vehicles, ahead of its 2027 release. Registration is open until August 31 for the test, which runs from September 11-13 and supports cross-play on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will be available at full launch.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour starts the engine on a September multiplayer test – here’s how you can join it
Sega has announced a cross-play Closed Network Test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, scheduled for September 11-13, 2026. Players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S can apply for the test, which will feature two six-player multiplayer modes and two maps, aiming to test online stability before the game's 2027 launch.
Evening Reading - July 28, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from July 28, 2026, covers several gaming news items including an apology from Xbox's CTO for outages, a release date for Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC Vol. 1, and Atari's partnership for the 2026 Atari World Championships. It also touches on the end of the Marvel Tokon beta, layoffs at Double Fine Productions, and Guillermo del Toro's stance against AI in creative work.
Anticipated PlayStation 5 Open World Game Gets New Trailer, Closed Network Test
Sega has released a new trailer for the anticipated PlayStation 5 open-world game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, showcasing its West Coast map. The company also announced a closed network test for the game's multiplayer modes, Pickup Race and Cops 'N' Cabbies, which will run from September 11-13, 2026. Applications for the test are open until August 31, 2026, with the full game set to launch in 2027.
A Chance To Get Behind The Wheel Of Crazy Taxi: World Tour Is Coming Soon
Sega has announced a closed multiplayer network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, scheduled to run from September 11-13 in the US, with sign-ups closing August 31. The test will be available on Xbox Series X, PC, and PlayStation 5. The game has also faced scrutiny for its use of generative AI in development, which Sega states was used as a support tool for background assets.
How to sign up for the Crazy Taxi: World Tour Closed Network Test
Sega is holding a Closed Network Test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour in September on PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Fans can sign up via the game's website by creating or logging into a Sega account and answering a survey. Selected participants will be notified via email in early September, with the test running from September 11 to September 13.
SEGA announces Crazy Taxi: World Tour for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: new trailer]
SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release in 2027. The game features protagonist Axel chasing down masked villains who stole his taxi, with gameplay focused on extreme driving, a globetrotting campaign across five cities, and multiplayer modes. A new trailer was released for the game.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Closed Network Test Announced for September, Includes 2 Multiplayer Modes
Sega has announced a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, which will be available for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC from September 11th to 13th. Participants can register until August 31st for a chance to play two multiplayer modes, Pickup Race and Cops ‘N’ Cabbies, with matchmaking and custom match options. The full game is slated for release next year on the same platforms and the Nintendo Switch.
Sega isn't "abandoning" physical games: president reminds everyone "we used to develop consoles," but says it's eyeing PC gaming in an increasingly digital future
Sega president Shuji Utsumi stated the company is not abandoning physical games but is focusing on improving digital releases due to the increasing global popularity of PC gaming. While acknowledging Japan's preference for physical media, Utsumi emphasized the need to strengthen digital products to reach a wider, global audience. Sega is also considering the important elements of digital media while simultaneously trying to make a shift, rather than completely abandoning physical culture.
SEGA’s new legacy games will “retain the essence of the original while adapting it to modern tastes”
SEGA is reviving classic IPs such as Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, and Jet Set Radio, aiming to preserve their original essence while modernizing them. SEGA president and COO Shuji Utsumi expressed excitement for player reception to these upcoming remakes.
Persona 4 Revival, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, and Stranger Than Heaven Confirmed for Gamescom
Sega has announced its lineup for Gamescom, including Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Persona 4 Revival, Stranger Than Heaven, and Alien: Isolation 2. The event will feature announcements and world premieres starting with Opening Night Live on August 25th, with Gamescom officially beginning on August 26th.
SEGA announces stacked Gamescom 2026 lineup
SEGA has revealed its lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring playable titles such as Alien: Isolation 2, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Stranger Than Heaven, Persona 4 Revival, and Total War: Warhammer 40,000. Metaphor: ReFantazio will also be showcased on the Nintendo Switch 2. The company will have a presence in Hall 7.
SEGA Announces Huge Gamescom 2026 Line-Up
SEGA has announced its Gamescom 2026 line-up, featuring playable demos of Alien: Isolation 2, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Persona 4 Revival, and Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000. The event will also showcase Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch, the Lords of the End Times DLC for Total War: Warhammer III, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and SONIC PICO PARK. Attendees can also meet RGG Studio legends Hiroyuki Sakamoto and Mikinobu Abe.
Sega is seemingly letting AI turn its Dreamcast keychains into slop, but the final product could be safe
Sega appears to be using AI to alter promotional keychains for the Dreamcast, Sonic Adventure, and Crazy Taxi, resulting in garbled text and incorrect glyphs on merchandise sold at the Sega Shop. While most other merchandise seems unaffected, this issue mirrors concerns raised about AI-generated assets in game development, such as in Crazy Taxi: World Tour.
"Sorry to keep you waiting": Crazy Taxi's creator knows World Tour has been a long time coming, but there are plenty of unanswered questions about this revival
Sega is reviving the Crazy Taxi franchise with Crazy Taxi: World Tour, developed by Kenji Kanno, who expresses personal enthusiasm for creating a game that makes players happy. The revival aims to introduce the legacy IP to a new generation, featuring familiar gameplay alongside new modes like a campaign and mini-games, with a planned release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Despite Kanno's infectious excitement, many gameplay details and character specifics remain unconfirmed, leaving questions about the core mechanics and the extent of generative AI usage in development.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 49
This article highlights several underappreciated games, including the solo-developed survival horror Tache Noire, the free roguelite KIBORG: Arena which shaped its full release, a Game Boy Advance port of Crazy Taxi, and the Gothic-inspired adventure The Island of Doctor Morose. It discusses their unique gameplay mechanics, potential bugs, and reasons for their obscurity.
The Adventures of Elliot is here! Pure Nintendo Podcast E167
The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode 167 covers recent announcements and games, including The Adventures of Elliot from Square Enix. Hosts Jemma and Kirk discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, news on Tomb Raider, The Wolf Among Us, Crazy Taxi, and Spyro, and new releases like a Nintendo Switch version of Xenoblade Chronicles. They also touch on an upcoming shooter and personal gaming experiences, including Shovel Knight.
Sonic fans couldn't wait for Sega's new alternate-reality game – until they spotted the AI training…
Sega has faced backlash from fans for using an event promoting Sonic's 35th anniversary to train artificial intelligence models. Participants in the "Chaos Emeralds hunt" event were required to consent to their data being collected and used for AI development by a third-party tool called Community. This follows previous criticism of Sega's use of generative AI in the development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour.
