Sega enthusiasts and gaming aficionados, rejoice! The long-awaited revival of some of Sega's classic series was announced during The Game Awards. Brace yourselves for the return of Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. Sega teased that these beloved franchises are getting a fresh lease of life, along with hints about more unrevealed games in development.

For devoted fans, this news comes as a thrill, especially considering the prolonged dormancy of some of these iconic series. Jet Set Radio Future last graced screens back in 2002 on the original Xbox. Golden Axe had its most recent game in 2008, while Shinobi's last appearance dates back to 2011. Crazy Taxi enthusiasts haven't had a console release since 2002, also on the original Xbox.

The only series among the list that saw a modern release is Streets of Rage, with Streets of Rage 4 hitting screens as recently as 2020. While specific launch dates or platforms remain undisclosed for these upcoming games, a teaser trailer unveiled tantalizingly brief gameplay snippets, fueling excitement among eager fans awaiting the return of these iconic Sega titles.