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Sega Launches “Universe” to Celebrate Classics Through 2026

4/25/2026

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Sega announced the Sega Universe initiative to celebrate classic franchises through 2026.
The program will honor nine titles, including Fantasy Zone (40th) and Out Run (40th).
It will expand the IPs into film, music, fashion and media, led by Justin Scarpone, appointed head of transmedia in 2024.
New titles like Streets of Rage, Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi and Golden Axe target fans in their 40s-50s and younger audiences.

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Sega announced the Sega Universe initiative to celebrate classic franchises through 2026.
The program will honor nine titles, including Fantasy Zone (40th) and Out Run (40th).
It will expand the IPs into film, music, fashion and media, led by Justin Scarpone, appointed head of transmedia in 2024.
New titles like Streets of Rage, Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi and Golden Axe target fans in their 40s-50s and younger audiences.