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How The Offspring Inspired Crazy Taxi And Became Inseparable From The Franchise
Ever since Crazy Taxi burst onto the scene in 1999, it has been associated with American rock band, The Offspring, in particular, the band's fast-paced 1997 track, "All I Want." The music became such a key part of the package that when the original entry in the series was brought to PS3, Xbox 360,...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour producer explains how the team is using AI
After years of silence, the Crazy Taxi franchise is finally making a comeback. During the Xbox Showcase, SEGA officially revealed Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a brand-new entry in the iconic arcade racing series that is also confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. However, the announcement wasn’t met...
Following generative AI controversy, Crazy Taxi: World Tour lead clarifies how the tech is being used
Crazy Taxi: World Tour's reveal during the Xbox Games Showcase was a highlight, finally offering a look at the modern incarnation of the classic series. The excitement was quickly soured, however, when its Steam page revealed Sega has used generative AI in the game's development. Read more
SEGA’s Crazy Taxi gets first official trailer; mired by GenAI controversy
Following its showing during the Xbox Games Showcase, SEGA has confirmed that their upcoming Crazy Taxi: World Tour is being developed with the aid of GenAI. SEGA’s Crazy Taxi gets first official trailer; mired by GenAI controversy first appeared on KitGuru.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Producer Clarifies AI Use
The announcement of a new Crazy Taxi game during the Xbox Summer Showcase made waves for how excited longtime fans were to not only see an updated version of the iconic arcade passenger-delivery game. But following the announcement, a Steam page listing that disclosed generative AI use stirred up...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour looks like a modern refresh of a beloved classic
I saw a behind-closed-doors demonstration of Crazy Taxi: World Tour at Summer Game Fest 2026.
SEGA says Crazy Taxi: World Tour only uses genAI-produced assets as reference
There was a lot of excitement when SEGA finally revealed the rebooted Crazy Taxi: World Tour at the Xbox Game Showcase, but that excitement soon turned sour as it emerged that the game would utilise generative AI. Kotaku chatted with original series creator Kenji Kanno about the game and its use of...
Crazy Taxi creator explains use of ‘generative AI support tools’ in response to criticism
Stop me if you've heard this one. The post Crazy Taxi creator explains use of ‘generative AI support tools’ in response to criticism appeared first on Destructoid.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Dev Defends GenAI Use
Sega's newly announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour game is among those made in part with generative AI, and now the franchise's original creator, Kenji Kanno, has defended his studio's use of the controversial technology. He told Kotaku, via a translator, that the game's artists would use generative AI...
Goodbye Pizza Hut, hello Five Guys? Here’s some of the new real-life shops we’ve spotted in Crazy Taxi World Tour
After nearly two and a half decades, a brand new Crazy Taxi game is finally coming next year. A trailer for Sega’s reboot was revealed during Sunday’s Xbox Games Showcase, confirming that it will be called Crazy Taxi: World Tour and will be released in 2027. While the trailer also hinted that the...
Goodbye Pizza Hut, hello Five Guys? Here’s some of the new real-life shops we’ve spotted in Crazy Taxi World Tour
The first game was famous for featuring real brands, and the reboot has more
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Lead Says Generative AI Will Continue To Be A ‘Hot Topic,’ But They’re Using It Anyway
Series creator Kenji Kanno elaborates on the game’s use of AI-generated assets
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is a major evolution of the arcade game
Sega's new Crazy Taxi game isn't just an arcade experience. World Tour adds online multiplayer, a story mode, and unique new challenges.
Crazy Taxi Is Back And It’s Coming With… Lore?
DISCLAIMER: After the recording of this preview, Crazy Taxi's Steam page went live with a disclosure revealing the developer's usage of generative AI 'support tools.' No specifics were shared regarding the exact usage, except to say, 'No AI was used in reference to the performers in the game.'...
Crazy Taxi Is Back And It’s Coming With… Lore?
Disclaimer: Before the writing of this preview, Crazy Taxi's Steam page went live with a disclosure revealing the developer's usage of generative AI 'support tools.' No specifics were shared regarding the exact usage, except to say, 'No AI was used in reference to the performers in the game.' We...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Developers Used Generative AI for Background Assets, Says Sega
In its statement, Sega clarified that none of the assets generated with AI were used without being reviewed by the development team.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Reveal Tainted By AI Development Disclaimer
The air was immediately sucked out of the Crazy Taxi: World Tour reveal after an AI disclaimer was discovered on the game's Steam page.
Not even Crazy Taxi: World Tour is safe from generative AI, as Sega admit they used it to make background assets
Ah cool, that reboot of 90s arcade classic Crazy Taxi Sega have been teasing for a little while, I thought during an otherwise rather meh Xbox showcase yesterday. Ah bollocks, I subsequently thought upon logging on this morning and seeing that Sega have disclosed their use of generative AI as part...
"How Embarrassing" - Sega's Getting Some Serious Blowback For Using GenAI In Crazy Taxi: World Tour
"Everyone has suddenly forgotten how to develop background assets". Sega finally lifted the lid on its long-awaited Crazy Taxi reboot last weekend, but there's one aspect of the reveal that hasn't found favour with everyone. Soon after the game's Steam page went live, fans spotted a Generative AI...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Uses Generative AI Tools - SEGA Responds
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK! With the official announcement of SEGA's new Crazy Taxi game, comes not only a huge wave of excitement, but also a huge wave of doubt
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced and it's using generative AI
SEGA recently revealed the new Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a game many were excited about but it's another that was instantly hit with controversy thanks to AI. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/crazy-taxi-world-tour-announced-and-its-using-generative-ai/
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced and it's using generative AI
SEGA recently revealed the new Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a game many were excited about but it's another that was instantly hit with controversy thanks to AI. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour has an AI-generated content disclosure on Steam
Sega claims AI is used to support development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, but will not be used to replace performers or creative tasks.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour marks the revival of the franchise at Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Sega unveiled the return of Crazy Taxi with a new game directed by original creator Kenji Kanno, coming to PC and consoles in 2027.
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