Ah, do you remember the nights when you would stay up late chugging Coca-Cola just to stay awake and finish the epic hack-and-slash Golden Axe on your Sega Master System? Okay, maybe you don’t have memories like that, but I do, and I’m happy to hear that Sega have announced the upcoming remake for Golden Axe that will hit the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in 2007.

Sega’s newest studio acquisition, the team at Secret Level in California, will handle the next-gen ‘re-imagining’ of the classic series. I can go on and explain the premise for the remake, however I’ll let this excerpt from the press release do the talking as it can explain it like no other.

Golden Axe delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed. Delivering an intense and unique combat experience, players charge into battle on the backs of ferocious beasts or take their chances with the enemy while on foot. Fighting skill, wits and even magic are all called into action as players immerse themselves in the struggle to defeat an evil intent on enslaving the remains of civilization.

“Golden Axe is one of our most treasured brands and is a complete re-imagining of the story that will take gamers on an unforgettable journey,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. “The vision we have for the remake of Golden Axe is nothing short of remarkable and it can only be realized on the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360.”

As of right now we have no screenshots to go with this announcement, however when Sega does begin releasing them you can expect to find them here on Xboxic. Until then, enjoy this retro logo: