Over the past half a decade, SEGA has found a great deal of success outside of video games, having released 3 cinematic Sonic the Hedgehog film adaptations, a spin-off show and a number of animated offerings. Furthering its transmedia efforts, the publisher has announced a deal with Netflix to develop multiple new projects – including Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven film adaptations.

As reported by the publication Variety, SEGA and Netflix are teaming up to adapt some of the publisher’s most relevant IPs. The first project under this partnership is set to be a “feature-film adaptation” of the classic Crazy Taxi; a series which has not seen a new mainline entry since 2002 (although the franchise is finally getting another game next year).

Details on the project remain somewhat light, although it has been confirmed that the film will be a comedy written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand – known best for the well-received 2025 Naked Gun reboot.

Beyond Crazy Taxi, SEGA and Netflix are also working on another animated Sonic the Hedgehog series (following on from the Netflix-exclusive Sonic Prime) as well as a film based on RGG Studio’s upcoming Stranger Than Heaven.

Speaking on all 3 projects, SEGA’s head producer Toru Nakahara told fans to “expect something cute yet cool for ‘Sonic,’ hilariously crazy for ‘Crazy Taxi’ and a badass action drama for ‘Stranger Than Heaven,’ because we’ve got some amazing creative ideas lined up and we are just getting started. The whole team is absolutely thrilled!”

Sonic is of course SEGA’s bread and butter, and so it’s safe to assume that the upcoming animated series will perform well. Regarding the other two, we will have to wait and see.

As mentioned, Crazy Taxi is a classic franchise, albeit one which has not had a major new entry in decades. Stranger Than Heaven on the other hand is a brand new IP currently being propped up by the popularity of RGG Studio and their previous offerings. That said, if done well, all three could have a solid chance at success. We will have to wait and see.

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ViewSonic has added a new 27‑inch QD‑OLED gaming monitor to its lineup, the XG2738‑2K‑OLED, bringing a new QHD option to the market for those not ready to make the jump to 4K and the performance cost that comes with it.

The XG2738‑2K‑OLED runs at 2560×1440 and pushes a 240Hz refresh rate with a 0.03ms GtG response time. It offers 10‑bit colour and 98% DCI‑P3 coverage, with typical brightness rated at 200 nits. The monitor also supports adaptive sync to eliminate screen tear, including G‑Sync for Nvidia GPUs and FreeSync for AMD GPUs.

ViewSonic includes an Esports Mode that lets users scale the active display area down to 24.5 inches or switch between several aspect ratios, including 4:3, 5:4, 16:9 and 16:10.

The monitor also features ViewSonic’s OLED Care suite, with automatic anti‑burn‑in tools such as Screen Movement, Average Picture Level and Static Icon Detection, plus a manual Image Cleaning option. The stand offers full ergonomic adjustment, and connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort and an audio‑out jack.

The XG2738‑2K‑OLED is already available from select retailers, with US pricing starting below $450.

Would you opt for a QHD OLED over a 4K one?

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Back in 2023, amongst the many different mergers and acquisitions seen throughout the video games industry, SEGA announced that it had purchased the studio behind the mobile classic Angry Birds ‘Rovio’. Positioned as a way to get the publisher deeper into the mobile gaming space, this strategy does not seem to be paying off, with the TCG Sonic Blitz being discontinued ahead of its expected global release.

Back during the Summer of 2025, SEGA announced that it was developing a Sonic-themed digital trading card game called Sonic Blitz.

Seemingly inspired by the likes of Marvel Snap, the game was said to be drawing “on the rich roster of characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe to create a diverse pool of cards that players can collect, upgrade, and assemble into strategic decks to take on opponents in fast-paced one-on-one battles that unfold in a matter of minutes.”

Initially, Sonic Blitz saw a limited release, being available in regions such as the Philippines – with SEGA claiming at the time that “the Sonic Blitz developers will be actively looking into the game’s metrics and performance to determine its potential for a future global launch.”

In a somewhat unexpected move, SEGA has indeed opted not to go ahead with its global launch, as the team have now taken to their official Discord server to write:

“After careful consideration, we have decided to discontinue development of Sonic Blitz. This decision is part of broader changes at our studio, and it means that the game will not move forward beyond the soft-launch phase.”

Unfortunately, those who did enjoy the game won’t have much time left to play it, with Sonic Blitz officially being inaccessible from the 24th of August; at which point the team’s social pages will also be closed down.

So far, SEGA’s investment in Rovio has yielded few successes. Hopefully the studio is able to find a comfortable spot within SEGA’s wider structure. The full statement from the Sonic Blitz team can be found HERE.

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Ever since the successful revival of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, SEGA has been working to bring back many of its classic and long-forgotten IPs. One such series is Golden Axe, whose return was confirmed back in 2023. Alongside the upcoming game however, an animated TV show has now been announced for Paramount+.

Releasing an official trailer, SEGA / Paramount announced Golden Axe – an animated show based on the 1989 side-scrolling beat ‘em up. Set to debut on Paramount+ in a few weeks’ time on the 16th of September, Golden Axe appears to be surprisingly competent, featuring solid animation, distinct characters and a clear plot.

The show is being co-created by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler who are known for working on a variety of adult animated series including Star Trek: Lower Decks; American Dad and Solar Opposites, meaning it will likely include plenty of meta and self-deprecating humour.

While what little we saw of the upcoming game itself did not ignite much excitement, this Golden Axe show does show plenty of promise. The synopsis for the series reads as follows:

“Golden Axe follows legendary warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they reunite to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder, who just won't seem to stay dead. Their quest is complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer whose dream of heroism far exceeds his abilities. Forced to work together despite their flaws, they must find a way to stop Death Adder once and for all.”

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Seasonic has become the first manufacturer to achieve 80 Plus Ruby certification for an ATX power supply tested at 115V. The milestone was awarded to the company’s Prime Enterprise RX‑1600, a PSU designed for desktops, workstations and AI systems.

Seasonic CEO Walter Sun noted that the brand has a long history with 80 Plus benchmarks, having certified the first 80 Plus PSU in 2005 with the SS‑400HT and later securing the first 80 Plus Gold rating in 2008. The company doesn’t seem to be resting on its laurels either, with Ruby certification at 115V marking another step forward for its engineering team.

Administered by CLEAResult, Ruby is the newest and most demanding tier in the 80 Plus programme. To pass at 115V, a unit must achieve 85% efficiency at 5% load, 91% at 10% load, 93% at 20% load, 95% at 50% load and 91% at 100% load, alongside a power factor of at least 0.95 at 20% load. The inclusion of 5% and 10% low‑load requirements targets idle system behaviour, where most setups spend the majority of their time.

Efficiency gains at this level may appear small on paper, but they require significant development work. For a global brand like Seasonic, even minor improvements can translate into meaningful savings at scale.

KitGuru says: Seasonic continues to lead the pack when it comes to power supplies. What efficiency rating do you typically go for when picking a new PSU for a build? 

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Seasonic's new power supply reaches the highest efficiency tier in the 80 Plus program at 115W. Seasonic Prime Enterprise RX-1600 PSU Becomes the First to Earn 80 Plus Ruby Certification at 115W Reaching 80 Plus Ruby certification is a major milestone, and Seasonic just did it with its Prime Enterprise RX-1600 1600W power supply unit. The company has announced that this unit has become the first ATX power supply to reach 80 Plus Ruby certification at 115W, positioning it at the top when it comes to the highest efficiency tier. The Prime Enterprise RX-1600 is designed for demanding desktop PCs, […]

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There was once a time when we would see new Sonic the Hedgehog games on nearly an annual basis. While some of these titles proved to be critical and commercial successes, fans were unfortunately treated to an equal number of rushed and disappointing releases. With the arrival of Sonic Frontiers back in 2022 however, the team at SEGA appeared to be putting more time and care into each release – a strategy which seems to be paying off.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, the official Sonic the Hedgehog page wrote: “We've Found Our Flame – and it's you! Thank you for helping Sonic Frontiers surpass 5 MILLION copies sold! To celebrate, the iconic Sonic Adventure 2 Shoes are now available to all players. Enjoy!”

While the classic SA2 shoes were already available in-game, access was previously limited to those who signed up for SEGA’s newsletter back during the game’s promotional period prior to launch. Though a small gesture, it is nice to see all other owners now being given the cosmetic.

While SEGA is rather temperamental when it comes to sharing sales data for its Sonic games, Frontiers appears to be one of the most successful in years, with fan favourites such as Sonic Unleashed, Colours and Mania reportedly landing in the 1-2 million range.

Additionally, Sonic Frontiers was made available as part of PlayStation Plus for a time, meaning the total number of players has likely far exceeded the 5 million sales figure.

Sonic Frontiers was far from perfect. That said, the game did offer a solid foundation with which SEGA could build upon for future titles. It will be interesting to see what’s in store for the next mainline Sonic the Hedgehog game.

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Love it or hate it, Fortnite is pretty much THE crossover game of our time, with the Battle Royale / platform collabing with countless different IPs over the years. Even so, next Season looks to be particularly heavy on the crossover front, with rumoured franchises including Mega Man, Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog and other “Gaming Legends” said to be dropping onto the battlefield.

As reported by multiple leakers, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 could be one of its biggest when it comes to crossovers. This is not only due to the sheer number of supposed collabs said to be happening, but also because Season 4 will reportedly be the first time in which an entire Battle Pass is being dedicated to crossover characters (not including past Disney collabs).

Of course, this should all be taken with a pinch of salt, but according to the leakers, some of the IPs seemingly dropping next Season include:

• Mega Man
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Minecraft
• Persona
• Kingdom Hearts
• Crash Bandicoot

At this point, Fortnite has crossed over with so many characters and IPs that nothing would come as a surprise. Still, it would be interesting to see how Season 4 will be presented assuming this leak proves to be true.

Will we see multiple different changes to the map based on these franchises? We will have to wait and find out.

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NVIDIA’s RTX 50 SUPER lineup has been in the rumor mill for quite a while now, and out of all the SKUs expected to be part of Team Green’s mid-cycle Blackwell refresh, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER might end up being one of the most interesting cards for gamers, creators, and even local AI users. NVIDIA’s RTX 50 SUPER Lineup - A Rocky Launch For NVIDIA Amidst The DRAM Shortage Before we dive deeper into the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER, let’s first talk about the broader RTX 50 SUPER lineup. NVIDIA’s upcoming consumer GPU launch isn’t expected to be […]

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Noctua has released an updated product roadmap outlining launch windows for hardware teased at Computex 2026. The updated roadmap shows that Noctua's new low-profile AM5 CPU cooler will be arriving next year, alongside new ‘Noctua Edition' power supplies from Seasonic. 

According to VideoCardz, the upcoming low-profile AM5 cooler features a 70mm height design based on the NH-L12 series. Noctua utilises six 6mm copper heat pipes, dense aluminium fins, and a 120mm NF-A12x25 G2 fan to dissipate heat. Additionally, the configuration preserves 35mm of RAM height clearance for Mini-ITX motherboard compatibility. According to the company, this cooler is officially slated for a Q2 2027 release window.

Closer releases based on the roadmap include the NT-CP1 carbon nanotube thermal pad for AM4 and AM5 sockets, launching in Q3 of this year alongside the Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition mouse. A Noctua Edition of Thermal Grizzly's WireView Pro II monitoring tool is also scheduled for Q3 2026.

Lastly, the roadmap shows a 140mm desk fan and a USB fan controller for Q1 2027 and slots the Seasonic Prime PX Noctua Edition and the next-generation Seasonic Prime TX Noctua Edition power supplies into Q2 2027. Next-generation workstation CPU coolers share the same Q2 2027 timeline.

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Video game preservation is becoming an increasingly important topic. As the industry ages, so too does its hardware, with many older titles potentially being lost to time (only being saved by the likes of emulation). In an official capacity, SEGA has revealed that the publisher is currently undergoing an ambitious project to make its entire library of 4,500 games “fully playable.”

Taking part in an interview with the Japanese publication Famitsu, SEGA’s Yosuke Okunari – a 30-year veteran at the studio – revealed that he has been working on a rather ambitious project, stating (as translated by TheGamer):

“For the past few years, I've been working on creating an in-house game database. I still have a long way to go to complete it, but a search of the current version reveals that, excluding ports and remakes, there are about 2,800 Sega game titles. Including all of them, there are about 4,500 titles.”

Explaining the long-term goal of this project, Okunari continued, “Once this database is complete, I'd like to make it fully playable. But I'll probably retire before then, so I'll likely have to hand over the work to someone else.”

Long-term game preservation is a tough nut, due to the evolution of technology over time but perhaps even more so as a result of all the legalese surrounding different game developers; publishers; IP holders and any other bits of red tape getting in the way.

Regardless, hopefully more publishers try to make an active effort to preserve their history and legacy for current and future generations.

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ViewSonic has unveiled the VX24G26J-4K, a new 24-inch gaming monitor that delivers 4K native resolution and offers one of the highest DPI gaming displays on the market.

The new VX24G26J-4K display (via TFT Central) features a native resolution of 3840×2160 pixels on a 24-inch panel, which translates to a pixel density of 188DPI. This layout offers a higher pixel density than standard 32-inch 4K options at roughly 140DPI or 27-inch 4K panels at 163DPI. However, it sits below 27-inch 5K monitors, which lead the market at 218DPI.

Viewsonic is marketing the VX24G26J-4K specifically toward gamers. Technical specifications for the panel include a 160Hz refresh rate alongside a 1ms response time. Other display specs include a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 400 nits of brightness (SDR), 8-bit colour depth, DisplayHDR 400 certification, a matte coating and a coverage of 100% of the sRGB and 95% of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB colour spaces.

Like most gaming monitors, it has multiple gaming-oriented features, such as Black Level Stabilisation and Crosshairs. The display is also Nvidia G-Sync compatible and supports AMD FreeSync. Lastly, it features a ViewMode, which automatically adjusts screen settings depending on the content displayed, and Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free technologies. For connectivity, there are DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, and a headphone jack.

KitGuru says: A 4K resolution on a 23.8inch panel results in an impressively sharp pixel density. However, it remains to be seen how practical this form factor is for high-refresh gaming.

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At Computex this year, Seasonic is showcasing a new wave of developments, giving us an idea of where power delivery is heading next. In our video, Leo breaks it all down, from the traditional Focus series, all the way up to massive new 5200W units.

Watch via YouTube below:

Timestamps:
00:00 Concept power supplies
00:42 Seasonic Museum
01:23 New Power Supplies / EDPP
03:25 Prime Enterprise 3200
03:54 Focus GX1000 (Limited Edition)
04:07 5200W and Enterprise Power Supplies
04:55 Seasonic Optiguard

On the consumer front, Seasonic has new Focus SFX-L power supplies, offering modular cables, up to 1300W capacity and 80Plus Gold efficiency, along with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliancy. There are also full-sized ATX versions of the Focus power supply, offering capacities up to 1000W with 80Plus Platinum efficiency.

The Seasonic Core series is where gamers will go for a cheaper full-sized option while keeping 80Plus Gold efficiency. If you need a bit more power than that, then a Seasonic Vertex is your point of call, offering the same efficiency rating, but bumping capacities up to 1200W.

If you want something that looks a bit different, there is a limited edition ‘Sakura' version of the Focus GX-1000, although we don't know exactly how globally available these units will be.

Seasonic Prime has always been the flagship and that continues to be true today. The new Prime Enterprise models promise capacities all the way up to 3200W, intended to power high-end workstations and AI systems, although you will have to deal with only having two native 12V-2×6 connectors on most models.

The Seasonic Prime Enterprise series also stands out for its EDPP protection features. Essentially, in AI-ready multi-GPU systems, there can be sudden and repeated power changes. EDPP creates stricter dynamic load validation to ensure power delivery remains stable during scenarios like this.

Moving further into the enterprise segment, Seasonic also has a 5200W PSU here for AI systems, including an extremely rare 80Plus Ruby efficiency rating.

Following on from a preview last year, Seasonic has also showed the latest improvements to its new OptiGuard technology. These are new ‘smart' cables for 12V-2×6 equipped graphics cards, allowing per-pin monitoring for load and giving warnings if there is an issue, so you can power down the system safely and check that the connector is seated properly to avoid disaster.

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So far, all three Sonic the Hedgehog films have been successes, with the franchise bringing in more than $1 billion in box office sales. Sega and Paramount are keen to keep the ball rolling, with the fourth Sonic movie now wrapping filming, with the director teasing Metal Sonic as the primary adversary. 

In the first Sonic film, our favourite blue hedgehog was primarily fighting Dr. Robotnik by himself, but in Sonic 2, Tails and Knuckles joined the cast. Then in Sonic 3, fan-favourite Sonic counter-part, Shadow, became a main character. Now in Sonic 4, fans can look forward to the introduction of Metal Sonic.

As confirmed by director Jeff Fowler, Sonic 4 has wrapped filming as well, putting the movie on track to hit its March 2027 release date. Sonic 4 will also have the most star-studded cast of the films so far, including the returns of Ben Schwarts as Sonic, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, Idris Elba as Knuckles and Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog. Actors like Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman and Matt Berry also have roles in the new film.

Metal Sonic is an iconic character in the videogame series, having appeared as far back as Sonic CD. He is yet another creation of Dr. Robotnik's, built with the sole purpose of taking down Sonic.

Unfortunately, this likely means that we won't be getting to Sonic Adventure's ‘Chaos' storyline in the movies anytime soon.

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SEGA just published its fiscal year 2026 full-year financials, and while some Japanese publishers like Capcom can't seem to miss lately, that's not the story for SEGA. This past year was not a gangbusters year for SEGA on the commercial side, despite putting out some excellent games like SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and Persona 3 Reload. The company reported a significant $31.6M net loss and saw a live service game based on its flagship franchise, Sonic Rumble Party, perform far weaker than expected. But that's where all of this could be a good thing for players. If you lost over […]

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Sonic the Hedgehog is perhaps more popular than he’s ever been, thanks in large part to the success of the live-action film series. With 3 movies and a TV show spin-off now under their belt, SEGA / Paramount have officially begun to tease the next entry; confirming that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will feature the iconic villain Metal Sonic.

Releasing a title reveal trailer (which serves pretty much as an old-school teaser trailer), Paramount / SEGA have officially kicked off their marketing for the hotly-anticipated 4th entry in the film series.

While it was already known, the trailer also reaffirmed the fact that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will premiere on the 19th of March 2027 – one year from now.

Plot details are being kept light so far, however based on the teaser released it is clear that both Amy Rose and Metal Sonic are set to be prominent additions to the cast. Of course, with the ending to the 3rd film it was already clear that Amy would be joining the roster. Still, it is exciting to see Metal Sonic also set to feature.

Additionally, thanks to certain wording being used during the voiceover present in the teaser, it is possible that Chaos could also appear at some point. We will have to wait a year to find out. Regardless, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 looks set to be another excellent entry in this ever-growing film series.

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While sales may be somewhat lighter than the publisher was hoping for, SEGA’s Sonic Racing Crossworlds is a success in the eyes of many fans, offering a solid blend between fun gameplay, recognisable IPs and the promise of future content. One of the game’s big post-launch DLCs – Mega Man – has now gotten an official launch date; set to race onto the track in less than a week’s time.

Releasing a tongue-in-cheek trailer reminiscent of the classic Mega Man openings, SEGA officially confirmed that Sonic Racing Crossworlds’ Mega Man DLC pack will launch on the 25th of March.

This marks the 4th of 6 total post-launch crossover packs coming to the game, with the previous 3 being Minecraft; SpongeBob Square Pants and Pac-Man. Future DLCs yet to come include a TMNT themed crossover as well as one based on Avatar: The Last Airbender.

No price has been provided yet, however based on the previously-released DLC packs expect it to set you back £4.99 while including two characters (Mega Man and Protoman), a single course; a new vehicle and perhaps a music track or two.

Regardless, with the upcoming addition of Mega Man and co. Sonic Racing Crossworlds is continuing to live up to its name.

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In recent years, SEGA has seen a notable rise, with many of their franchises (Sonic included) receiving both strong sales and high ratings. Unfortunately, it appears as though these numbers have not been strong enough, with the publisher claiming that “high evaluations have yet to translate into a further increase in unit sales.”

As part of the publisher’s latest fiscal earnings Q&A (collated by VGC), SEGA commented on their recent output and how players/fans have responded to these releases, stating that “we recognize that our strength lies in the relatively high acclaim we receive for quality. On the other hand, we also recognize that such high evaluations have yet to translate into a further increase in unit sales.”

Adding greater context, SEGA claimed: “While continuing to hone our development capabilities—the source of our strength—we believe there is still significant room for improvement and earnings upside in our ‘power to sell,’ namely our marketing and sales mechanisms.”

In discussing how they plan to push more units, the publisher continued: “We will strengthen data analysis to optimize digital sales pricing by region and shift our marketing focus from individual new releases to an IP-based approach, aiming to maximize sales over the long term, including repeat sales.”

As mentioned, SEGA has had a number of major and successful releases, with the Persona and Like a Dragon franchises alone contributing greatly. That said, as with most major companies, expectations are set sky high, and so it will be interesting to see what this new ‘IP-based approach’ will look like.

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As a publisher, SEGA had been pretty good when it comes to supporting mobile platforms, with the company releasing both original titles to both Android/iOS as well as bringing ports of their classics to smartphones. That said, last year the publisher began to delist a bunch of games from the iOS/Android app stores – with only a few titles still remaining. Unfortunately, it seems these too are now set to be delisted, with Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 both being updated with ‘End of Service’ messages.

As reported by Wario64 via BlueSky, the mobile ports for both Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 have been updated to include a pop-up message citing the game’s impending delisting, writing: “End of Service: Support for this game will be discontinued, but you can continue playing offline.”

This latest announcement comes as quite the disappointment. Alongside the fact that Sonic 1 and 2 were some of the only mobile ports of Classic SEGA titles still available to download, the ports themselves were excellent, featuring dynamic aspect ratio support; quality-of-life improvements and much more – making their removals extra unfortunate to see.

As mentioned, 2025 saw SEGA remove a ton of classics from the iOS App Store / Google Play Store, including but not limited to:

• Sonic CD
• Sonic 4 Episodes 1 and 2
• Super Monkey Ball
• Virtua Tennis
• Crazy Taxi
• Golden axe
• Streets of Rage

With Sonic 1 and 2 now also being removed, it seems SEGA’s Forever Classics experiment has officially come to an end. Here’s to hoping that the publisher plans to reintroduce these titles in one form or another – though hopefully not as a subscription. We will have to wait and see, but make sure to pick up the few remaining classics while they’re still available.

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