Sega has formally announced that the original Jet Set Radio will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC digital distribution this Summer. The game was originally released on the Dreamcast back in 2000.
For those unfamiliar with the original Jet Set Radio, which was called Jet Grind Radio in the West, skaters mark their turf with graffiti while dealing with rival gangs in the futuristic city of Tokyo-to. The game is best known for its soundtrack, featuring techno mixes and mash ups including the music of Hideki Naganuma and David Soul, among others.
Sega has also announced a contest for US and UK gamers, who can submit their own digial graffiti for inclusion in the game. Players will submit three versions of the graffiti that are 512x128 pixels, 256x128 pixels and 128x128 pixels. Eighteen of the submissions will be accepted for inclusion. Winners will get a Rukus from Etón Corporation – the world’s first Bluetooth sound system with solar power - among other prizes.
Players may submit multiple entries, so feel free to get crazy.
