The new Jet Set Radio video game isn’t a remake… but that’s good news because it looks like it’s more ambitious

Game news The new Jet Set Radio video game isn’t a remake… but that’s good news because it looks like it’s more ambitious

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If you grew up in the 80s/90s, you surely remember the ubiquity of SEGA in the video game landscape. The former manufacturer, now a third-party publisher, promised to bring back its biggest licenses during the 2023 Games Awards that have been sidelined for far too long. In a single video, the Shinagawa firm announced the return of five unforgettable franchises: Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Ax and Streets of Rage!

Not all projects progress to the same level in their production, but this proves that the Japanese giant is listening to fans who have been asking for new episodes for a long, long time, especially for Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi. The CEO of Sega of America said in an interview that the strategy aims to “The boldness and rebellious spirit of the brand“

An X/Twitter user who calls himself Midori, who leaked SEGA-related information that turned out to be true, is involved in some trust.. According to him, the new jet set radio should arrive in 2026. Midori adds that the SEGA title is planned to come to Nintendo’s Switch 2, which according to some rumors could be officially revealed next month. Still according to Midori, the upcoming Jet Set Radio will be more of a reboot than a remake. In a comment echoed by GamingboltIt states that “Jet Set Radio will tell a completely new story, featuring both new and old characters” For the moment, SEGA has officially given few details about Jet Set Radio. We only know that the title will be open world. The leaker also says that Crazy Taxi should be released in 2027, will have online elements and will be unreal. will be developed under the engine.

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Radio Gaga

“Hey out there! This is Tokyo’s own number one, pirate power station, Jet Set Radio!“. These few words uttered by DJ Professor K during the first moments of Jet Set Radio are ingrained in fans’ minds like graffiti on an old subway train. The visual gem, musically stunning, was tacky when it was released in the early 2000s. , is fun, diverse in its environments and even its opponents, SEGA software is a game that has made its contribution to the creation of video games. We’re crossing our fingers that this upcoming episode will turn our heads then.