SEGA Racing Games - You Don't Just Play at Steering, You Live It

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has Sega's "secret sauce" thanks to the devs combining "the essence" of multiple other "legendary" racing games like OutRun and Initial D

Kohayakawa explains that the Initial D arcade series' driving behavior was "controlled by one programmer who's been doing that same job ever since Sega Rally," and "one of their students oversees the behavior programming for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds."
The creative director continues: "Also, when creating the driving behavior for CrossWorlds, they actually used Sega Rally's game design as a base, not the Initial D arcade series."
On top of that, the Sonic Racing devs turned to OutRun as another reference, specifically when it came to the "satisfying feeling" of drifting in the older Sega racer. Kohayakawa says the CrossWorlds team doesn't strictly think of OutRun as part of their "DNA," as it was instead developed by Sega's AM2 team, but there's still a connection since the dev who oversees CrossWorlds' behavior programming worked with a team which branched off the OutRun studio division. It all makes for a melting pot of influences that led Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to become ...

Article: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/sonic-the-hedgehog/sonic-racing-crossworlds-has-segas-secret-sauce-thanks-to-the-devs-combining-the-essence-of-multiple-other-legendary-racing-games-like-outrun-and-initial-d/

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『Sonic Racing CrossWorlds』 Original Soundtrack CD Release Date Set for November 26, 2025 (Wed)!

Featuring the main theme "Sonic Racing - Cross the Worlds -" along with over 200 tracks including in-game BGM, jingles, and more.
Plus, a 56-page booklet containing course introductions and track commentaries is included.

Source: https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1977955061058941381

[Mystic Monkey]

The Rating board cares ... at least for human characters I guess.

Yeah, but people would play the game for racing in awesome vehicles. Not for whenever or not the camera gets to an angle to glimpse at anything.

Hopefully they're playing CrossWorlds too.
It's also the closest they ever get for any official Minecraft racing game, assuming there's any interest of it.

True. Sonic will be netting some Minecraft fans.

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Yeah, but people would play the game for racing in awesome vehicles. Not for whenever or not the camera gets to an angle to glimpse at anything.

That's true, but a rule is still a rule.

[Mystic Monkey]

That's true, but a rule is still a rule.

Not like Miku's racing get-up ain't cool though.

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Not like Miku's racing get-up ain't cool though.

Yes, thanksfully they did justice on her design.

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AirAsia's One and Only ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Aircraft Gets a New Cabin Makeover! 
New Designs Feature Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Rumble!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmqcIGfdiTg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quRAYfKxCQo

SEGA is proud to announce that a recent partnership with AirAsia to bring about the one and only ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ aircraft, has just announced the completely redesigned interiors which feature the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Rumble.
Additionally, decals featuring the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ aircraft will also be available in the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
The cabin design of the AirAsia X Airbus A330 (tail number: 9M XXU) aircraft has been renewed to feature Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Rumble designs. Decorations depicting Sonic and his friends adorn the cabin, allowing passengers to ...

Article: https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/2025/10/16/airasias-one-and-only-sonic-the-hedgehog-aircraft-gets-a-new-cabin-makeover-new-designs-feature-sonic-racing-crossworlds-and-sonic-rumble#gsc.tab=0

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RIP Paul Williams, the former CEO of SEGA Amusements International and arcade games industry pioneer.

It is with deep respect, admiration, and sadness that Sega Amusements International announces the passing of Paul Williams on 14th October 2025, following a period of illness. A globally known and highly respected figure in the amusement industry, he was the driving force behind the company he led for more than two decades.
We are deeply thankful for Paul’s nearly 30 years of service and unwavering dedication. During his tenure, Paul transformed Sega Amusements International from a small team of 12, importing Japanese amusement games, into a leading global player in the Amusement Games industry. He was instrumental in establishing our manufacturing, R&D and software capabilities, and in building key divisions including Spares, Prize and Third-Party Development. His leadership drove the 2015 rebrand to Sega Amusements International Ltd., and in March 2021, he secured the company’s acquisition through a management buyout from SEGA Japan – a decisive step that safeguarded the company’s independent future. Since then, the business has expanded significantly, strengthened its operations, enhanced its product portfolio and delivered strong commercial performance – a testament to Paul’s vision and ...

Article: https://gti-amuse.com/news/details?id=67138

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UK software sales chart for the week ending October 11, 2025

1. Battlefield 6   
2. EA Sports FC 26
3. Ghost of Yotei
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24. SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS
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39. It Takes Two
40. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/uk-software-sales-chart-for-the-week-ending-october-11-2025-mario-kart-world-is-nintendos-top-seller/

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Joker is arriving Wed, Oct 22 in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds!

Free Update #2: Joker!!!
And get ready for some exciting races during the Joker Festival, which will run from Thurs, Oct 23 at 8 PM (ET) through Sun, Oct 26 at 7:59 PM (ET)!
*Please note that World Match will not be available during the Festival.

Source: https://x.com/RaceCrossWorlds/status/1980326032252235903

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SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 4: Arcade meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on October 25, 2025








Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/30/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-4-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-october-25-2025/

"Arcade Adventure 4 at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on October 25, 2025" Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5enoUIUvB74

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Sonic and Tails Join McLaren Racing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1jO-WMCdKY

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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 11, 2025

All Games

1. Pokemon Legends: Z-A
2. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
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22. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
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24. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition
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29. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
30. Pokemon Scarlet

Download-Only Games

1. Super Mario Galaxy 2
2. Hades 2
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29. The House of the Dead: Remake
30. Minecraft Dungeons

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-october-11-2025/

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold!

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has surpassed one million copies sold with tremendous accomplishments since release as players have:

- Raced over 74.5 million times
- Played in over 31.5 million Grands Prix
- Played in over 13 million Ranked Matches

Joker fans will also get to celebrate his arrival with the Joker Festival coming ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/10/22/joker-available-to-play-now-in-sonic-racing-crossworlds-crossworlds-surpasses-1-million-copies-sold/

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Miku and Sage Fan Art by 楠チェリー



Source: https://x.com/tikal_love/status/1974051814715908447