Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
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Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Sell Below SEGA's Expectations
SEGA's latest financial report indicates that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance have underperformed in sales despite receiving strong review scores. While CrossWorlds has sold at least one million copies, its performance has fallen short of SEGA's expectations, with a goal of another million units by March 2026. Both games have received DLC, including crossovers for CrossWorlds with Godzilla and Evangelion.
Sega Says Sonic Racing And Shinobi Sales Have "Fallen Short" Of Expectations
Sega has acknowledged that sales for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and the recent Shinobi revival have fallen short of expectations, despite positive critical reception. The company plans to update its sales and marketing strategies and continue supporting Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with additional content. New titles for legacy franchises like Crazy Taxi and Virtua Fighter are also planned for 2027.
Sales of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and Shinobi have fallen short of expectation
SEGA has expressed disappointment as sales for both Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance have failed to meet internal expectations. While initial sales were strong, the momentum for both titles has since declined.
SEGA says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance sales haven’t met its expectations
SEGA has expressed disappointment with the sales performance of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, stating both titles have fallen short of expectations. Despite this, SEGA plans to continue supporting Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with new DLC, including Godzilla and Evangelion content, and is releasing a native Nintendo Switch version of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance later this year.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance sarà disponibile su Nintendo Switch 2 il 24 settembre
SEGA and Lizardcube announced that SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. The game will be available digitally and physically, with pre-orders now open. A free update will also be available for existing Nintendo Switch owners, enhancing the game's resolution and detail. The Deluxe Editions will include a DLC featuring SEGA villains like Dr. Eggman, Goro Majima, and Death Adder.
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EA SPORTS UFC 6 has launched worldwide, allowing players to engage in fights. Additionally, the House Flipper Remastered Collection is set to release on consoles on June 24th, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is also on the way.
Shinobi Art of Vengeance comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in September
SEGA has announced that Shinobi Art of Vengeance will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24th. The game will be available for £25, with both digital and physical Deluxe Editions also offered.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 24
SEGA and Lizardcube announced that the 2D action platformer SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. The game follows Joe Musashi on a quest for vengeance and will feature multiple paths and satisfying gameplay. A Deluxe Edition will include the SEGA Villains Stage DLC, pitting Joe against Dr. Eggman, Goro Majima, and Death Adder.
Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Switch 2 Release This September
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026, featuring updated resolution. A Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order, including the Sega Villains Stage DLC and various cosmetic and in-game bonuses. The original Switch version received an 8 out of 10 rating.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance coming to Switch 2 on September 24
SEGA and Lizardcube announced that SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24. The game, which previously launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC in August 2025, will also receive a physical Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. This edition includes the base game, the "SEGA Villains Stage" DLC, character cards, an art book, in-game items, and more.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance coming to Nintendo Switch 2
SEGA has announced that Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. This version will feature improved resolution compared to the original Nintendo Switch release. The game is a 2D action platformer where players control Joe Musashi on a quest for vengeance.
Sega teases new Crazy Taxi game reveal for next month
Sega has released a teaser for an upcoming Crazy Taxi game, suggesting a reveal is imminent. The company previously announced plans to revive several classic franchises, including Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets Of Rage. The new Crazy Taxi is reportedly a massively multiplayer driving game developed by Sega's Sapporo Studio.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Sega Is Cancelling Its ‘Super Game’ While Keeping Its Classic Reboots in Play
Sega Sammy has cancelled its ambitious 'Super Game' initiative, citing underperformance in live service titles like Sonic Rumble Party and the financial impact of recent acquisitions Rovio and Stakelogic. The company will reallocate the Super Game development team to focus on its core intellectual properties. Despite the cancellation, Sega has reaffirmed its commitment to releasing reboots of classic franchises such as Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage.
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 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’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.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Several Nintendo staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including playing demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Call of the Elder Gods. Other titles mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pentiment, Blasphemous II, and Alien: Isolation. The article also notes the ongoing Golden Week holiday in Japan and a Pokémon YouTube channel's closure due to copyright strikes.
Sega bringing back NiGHTS Into Dreams and Guardian Heroes - but not as games
Sega has launched a new initiative called Sega Universe to revive its classic intellectual properties in various media beyond video games, including film, music, and fashion. The project will begin with anniversary celebrations for titles like NiGHTS Into Dreams, Guardian Heroes, and Sakura Wars in 2026, though new game releases are not expected.
