Streets of Rage
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PS5 Getting Surprise Action Game in Fan Favorite TV FranchiseThe Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a new side-scrolling beat 'em up action game, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Odaclick Game Studio and published by Trailmark Games, players will control iconic survivors like Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon against walkers and the Saviors. A PC demo is currently available, but a release date for the full game has not yet been announced.
Streets of Rage movie moves forward with Sonic writers and the director behind one of Netflix's most…The adaptation of SEGA's classic beat-'em-up game Streets of Rage is moving forward with Sonic the Hedgehog writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller penning the script. Jeymes Samuel, director of The Harder They Fall, has been tapped to direct the film. Lionsgate film boss Erin Westerman expressed excitement for Samuel's "visceral and explosive style" to bring the beloved IP to life.
Streets of Rage movie gains momentum as Sonic the Hedgehog writers and The Harder They Fall director board the adaptationA live-action movie adaptation of the Streets of Rage franchise is moving forward at Lionsgate, with Jeymes Samuel directing and Pat Casey and Josh Miller writing. The film is described as leaning heavily into the cult classic beat 'em up action, iconic characters, and electronic soundtracks. The project is still in early development, with a rewrite expected.- Streets of Rage movie hires Sonic screenwritersJeymes Samuel has been tapped to direct the upcoming film adaptation of the classic video game series, Streets of Rage. The screenwriters behind the Sonic the Hedgehog movies have been hired for the project.
- The Streets of Rage movie has new writers and a directorPat Casey and Josh Miller, known for writing the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, have been hired as the new writers for the upcoming Streets of Rage film adaptation. The movie is also set to have a new director attached.
Streets Of Rage Movie Brings On Writers Of Some Of The Most Popular Video Game Movies EverThe upcoming Streets of Rage movie has new writers attached, with Pat Casey and Josh Miller, known for the Sonic the Hedgehog films, taking over script duties. Jeymes Samuel is set to direct the adaptation of Sega's beat-'em-up series. While John Wick creator Derek Kolstad was previously involved, Casey and Miller will now bring their video game movie experience to the project.
Sega teases new Crazy Taxi game reveal for next monthSega 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.
Sega's Crazy Taxi Revival Shows Signs Of Life In New Five-Second TeaserSega has provided a brief teaser for its Crazy Taxi revival, showing a taxi sign lighting up. The company confirmed plans to revive legacy franchises, including Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, and Streets of Rage, with Crazy Taxi described as a "triple AAA" massive multiplayer driving experience.
Sega GaaS, Online Super Game CanceledSega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, a games as a service (GaaS) initiative that was initially planned for a March 2026 release. The cancellation was confirmed in Sega Sammy's fiscal results presentation, with no specific reason provided beyond halting further investment. The report also noted underperformance from Rovio titles and Sonic Rumble, alongside delays for other upcoming games.
Sega Is Cancelling Its ‘Super Game’ While Keeping Its Classic Reboots in PlaySega 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's "Super Game" has been cancelled, but revivals of classics like Crazy Taxi and Golden Axe are still moving forwardSega has officially cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" project, shifting focus away from live-service titles due to underperformance. However, revivals of classic franchises like Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage are still in production. Separately, a three-week crossover event is underway for Phasmophobia, featuring content from Alan Wake 2, including recreated locations and character skins, available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Sega Cancels Super Game And Shifts Focus From Live Service GamesSega has canceled its ambitious "Super Game" initiative and shifted focus away from live service and free-to-play development towards full game development. This decision follows underperformance of several mobile titles and the earlier cancellation of the live service shooter Hyenas. The company aims to increase profitability by prioritizing established IPs for new releases.
SEGA Cancels Its Super Game ProjectSEGA has announced the cancellation of its ambitious "Super Game" project, which aimed to create new titles based on dormant franchises and push conventional game boundaries. While the specific reasons for the cancellation were not disclosed, the company reaffirmed its commitment to reviving classic series like Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe. Several other titles have also been internally delayed.- Sega Cancels Super Game Initiative as It Shifts Away From Live-Service FocusSega Sammy Holdings has canceled its Super Game initiative and is shifting away from live-service games due to underperforming free-to-play titles. The company will now focus on premium releases based on its established intellectual properties, reassigning some developers to work on core franchises. Upcoming titles include Persona 4 Revival, Stranger Than Heaven, Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and the new Virtua Fighter.
Sega kills ‘super game’ initiative and abandons live service plansSega 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 ServiceSEGA 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 Cancels Super Game, But New Crazy Taxi And Jet Set Radio Are Still ComingSega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which was intended to incorporate NFTs and cloud streaming. However, the company confirmed that new installments in the Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage franchises are still in development.
Don't Worry, Sega Is Still Reviving Multiple Legacy FranchisesSega Sammy has confirmed plans to revive multiple legacy franchises, including Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, and Streets of Rage, despite the cancellation of its 'Super Game' initiative. New titles for Virtua Fighter, Persona 4, Alien: Isolation, Total War, and Stranger Than Heaven are also in development, alongside movie and animation projects for IPs like Sonic the Hedgehog and Shinobi.
Sega’s Super Game Project Has Been CancelledSega 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.