Summary
- Sega's showcase at The Game Awards 2023 revealed new entries in iconic franchises such as Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe.
- Fans have been waiting for over a decade for reboots of these beloved Sega franchises, and the trailer came as a welcome surprise to them.
- Sega's slogan for the trailer, "New Era, New Energy," suggests that the company may be seeking a renaissance.
The Game Awards 2023 has already seen a slew of announcements, including a massive showcase from Sega that gave a look at upcoming new games in the Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe franchises. No official release dates were given, but fans are happy to finally see these classic Sega game franchises getting some highly-desired new entries.
One of the biggest names in gaming, Sega is a Japanese video game company best-known for the Sega Genesis and Dreamcast game consoles and the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. While Sonic may be one of the company's most popular titles, other iconic franchises like Streets of Rage and Jet Set Radio are considered to be long overdue for the remake treatment.
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Just announced at The Game Awards, Sega revealed a showcase trailer that gave glimpses of its upcoming new games in its Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe franchises. The trailer came as a welcome surprise to fans who have been asking for over a decade for reboots of these beloved Sega franchises. Sega's slogan for the trailer is "New Era, New Energy," suggesting that the company may be seeking a renaissance of sorts. Players who enjoy retro-style fighting games and colorful action games are likely to have plenty to look forward to with this new era in Sega's evolution.
Games Showcased in the Sega Game Awards Trailer
- Crazy Taxi
- Jet Set Radio
- Golden Axe
- Streets of Rage
- Shinobi
One of the most popular titles included in the trailer, Crazy Taxi was first released on arcade cabinets in 1999, before being ported to the Dreamcast console in 2000. Also released in 2000 was Jet Set Radio, a colorful and charismatic game that has built a cult following. The oldest games shown, Shinobi, first launched in 1987, and the original Golden Axe was released in 1989. Streets of Rage, one of the most popular beat-em-up fighting games of all time, was published in 1991 for the Genesis. For fans who enjoyed playing the original launches of these titles, their new entries have been decades in the making. Sega fans old and new will have a variety of content to look forward to, including these games shown in the trailer and more.
Audiences have already begun celebrating some of the biggest announcements from The Game Awards 2023, and the Sega New Era trailer has caught the attention of retro gaming and beat-em-up fans everywhere. Those interested will want to stay tuned for more updates on this years The Game Awards and the upcoming projects from Sega.
Crazy Taxi
- Released
- February 12, 1999
WHERE TO PLAY
Crazy Taxi started life in arcades before later being ported to the Sega Dreamcast and various other home consoles. The game has players working as a taxi driver in a San Francisco-inspired city and features heavy product placement, with passengers often asking to be dropped off at places like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Tower Records.
