Beat is back in ‘Jet Grind Radio’ PSN and XBLA re-release
Sega of America has just posted a short teaser trailer that, while not providing very much information, is pretty explicit in its message: the Dreamcast classic Jet Grind Radio is coming to the Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. Though it’s still just a teaser trailer, the music and loading logo shown at the end make it very clear that the answer to Sega’s question “Guess who’s back?” is the one and only Beat.
Jet Grind Radio has long been requested as the next Dreamcast title to hit the PSN and XBLA, and it seems fans have gotten their wish. Undoubtedly this release will feature HD enhancement and trophy support just like Sega’s other Dreamcast rereleases, making this a true revival of the hip hop classic.
The original 2000 release followed Beat as he skated around a colorful version of Tokyo, spraying their tags and recruiting new members to the GG gang, all while avoiding the police and defending his own turf against rival gangs. With a number of playable characters, catchy soundtrack, unique gameplay, and colorful cel-shaded graphics, Jet Grind Radio remains a favorite to many.
No release date or further details have been announced by Sega, but we expect to hear more in the next few weeks. Hopefully there will be online support – perhaps an enhanced version of the tag-trading system we saw in the Dreamcast version?
Anne will tell you whether or not you’re missing out when it comes to those pesky Japan-only releases. When she isn’t researching gender and sexuality in Japanese popular culture, she’s playing the quirkiest games she can get her hands on. Region locking is the bane of her existence.
Sounds great. Will be picking this one up, once more.