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Sega cancels its "Super Game" project following free-to-play struggles, but new Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio…
Sega has canceled its "Super Game" initiative due to struggles with its free-to-play titles, including Sonic Rumble Party. Despite this cancellation, the company confirmed that new installments of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio are still in development.
Sega reports $31.6m net loss during FY26, cancels 'Super Game' project amid strategic pivot
Sega Sammy reported a net loss of $31.6 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, impacted by significant impairment losses from its acquisitions of Rovio and Stakelogic. The company is pivoting its strategy, reducing the priority of free-to-play games and reassigning over 100 developers to full game development. The ambitious 'Super Game' project has also been cancelled.
Sega Cancels Mysterious 'Super Game' 5 Years After It Was Announced, Amid Pull Back From Underperforming Free-to-Play
Sega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, five years after its initial announcement. This decision is part of a broader strategic shift away from free-to-play titles due to underperformance in that market segment.
Sega Has Officially Cancelled Its "Super Game"
Sega has officially cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which was intended to be a globally scalable title. The decision was made following the weak performance of the company's free-to-play and games-as-a-service titles, such as Sonic Rumble Party. Sega plans to shift its development focus away from free-to-play games, though revivals of classic franchises like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio are still planned.
2024 PS5 Action Game Now Free to Claim on PS Store
Developer Double Eleven has made its 2024 PlayStation 5 action shooter, Blindfire, available as a free download on the PlayStation Store. The company stated this decision was a "gift" to players and a commitment to game preservation, ensuring the title remains playable indefinitely. Blindfire, which initially launched in early access and struggled to gain traction, has received one final update.
Free-to-Play Mobile Card Game 'Digimon Alysion' Launching 2026
Bandai Namco announced that the free-to-play mobile card game Digimon Alysion will launch in 2026. The game adapts the physical Digimon Card Game for digital play, featuring original cards, new Digimon, and characters, and will share a universe with the Digimon Liberator web manga.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8
This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
2K lays off staff working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, while hinting at "new direction and focus"
2K has laid off staff at its studio 31st Union, which was developing the free-to-play shooter Project Ethos. Studio head Ben Brinkman stated the team was scaled back to align with the game's development stage and a renewed direction towards a skill-based PVP roguelike experience. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick previously championed the title as part of a strong upcoming lineup.
How Free-to-Try Gaming Culture Changed What Players Expect from Bonuses - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The gaming industry's normalization of free-to-try models, including demos and free-to-play, has shifted player expectations towards transparency and fairness, influencing other digital entertainment sectors like casino bonuses. This principle of proving value before commitment has led to the rise of no-wagering bonuses in casinos, mirroring gaming's approach to building player loyalty through trust and generosity. The article argues that this gaming-influenced demand for fairness and value is becoming the baseline expectation for consumers across various digital platforms.
Majority of gamers don't buy full price video games anymore reveals survey
A new survey indicates that 62% of dedicated gamers no longer purchase video games at full price, with older demographics showing a stronger tendency to wait for discounts. The report, from IGN Entertainment, also highlights generational differences in game discovery and engagement preferences, including varying trust in AI.
PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
PS5's NTE Makes Back One-Third of Its Budget in Just One Day
The free-to-play gacha game NTE has reportedly recouped one-third of its estimated $44 million development budget within its first day of release. Publisher Perfect World stated that the game generated $14.6 million across all platforms, with 75% of its global revenue coming from PlayStation 5 and PC. The company also noted that players are engaging more with the game's life simulation elements than its combat, and plans to reduce grind and explore direct purchases for virtual goods.
'You Ruined One of My Favourite Games': eFootball's Bizarre Naruto Crossover Attracts a Strong Response
eFootball has launched a new crossover event featuring the anime series Naruto, which includes special stadium decorations and collaboration player cards with unique animations. While some fans have criticized the move, calling it a "ruin" of their favorite game and preferring the return of single-player modes like Master League, others defend Konami's decision, noting the series' history of quirky unlockables. The event aims to attract new players to the free-to-play title.
Free-to-play mobile game The Division Resurgence is launching on PC in August as Ubisoft shares new roadmap details, but…
The free-to-play mobile game The Division Resurgence is set to launch on PC in August with cross-progression support, and an early access build is currently available for technical testing. Ubisoft has also shared the game's roadmap, detailing that new seasons will release every four months, with each season featuring new phases every six weeks that introduce additional content and limited-time events.
The Division Resurgence is now playable on PC – season roadmap revealed
Ubisoft has released The Division: Resurgence on PC in early access, offering cross-progression and cross-platform support with mobile versions. The game's seasonal roadmap was also revealed, with each season lasting four months and featuring three-week phases that refresh content and introduce new battle passes. A significant story expansion is planned for Season 3 in December.
Epic Games Store Drops Hogwarts Legacy Price to Free This Week | HappyGamer
Epic Games Store is offering Hogwarts Legacy for free for a limited time, a significant move for the AAA title. This promotion is part of Epic's strategy to build its user base through aggressive giveaways, funded by Fortnite revenue. While some players appreciate the free games, others express frustration with launcher fatigue and Epic's competition with Steam.
Here Are the Neverness to Everness Codes You Should Redeem Right Now
Neverness to Everness, a free-to-play open-world game developed by Hotta Studio, has released several redeemable codes for players on PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android. These codes offer in-game currency, level-up materials, and other bonuses to aid player progression. Players can redeem these codes after completing the game's combat tutorial.
You Can Get A Free Marvel Rivals Skin Just In Time For The New Avengers Mode
Marvel Rivals is offering a free Loki skin to players who link their Disney Plus account, available until July 30. This promotion coincides with the launch of a new limited-time asymmetrical PvP mode where one player controls Loki and six others attempt to defeat him. This mode is the first in the 'Path to Doomsday' roadmap, which will feature new limited-time modes based on MCU Avengers movies every two months.
Sony's MLB The Show Goes Free-to-Play on Mobile, and It's Gonna Be Huge
Sony's San Diego Studio is releasing MLB The Show Mobile as a free-to-play title, featuring the Diamond Dynasty card collecting mode. Pre-registration is now open on the App Store and Google Play Store, with a potential June release following MLB The Show 26's success. Despite Sony scaling back other mobile projects, this title is expected to be significant.
PS Store Just Dropped Free PS5 Exclusive RPG, Players Loving It
The free-to-play open-world action RPG NTE: Neverness to Everness, developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World Games, has been released on PlayStation 5 and PC. The game has received a positive player response, boasting high ratings on the PlayStation Store. It features cross-platform support and allows players to explore urban mysteries as an Anomaly Hunter.
