Author Topic: Sega to have 7 games out for Wii by March 2007? (Read 10137 times)

Kairon · « **on:** May 22, 2006, 11:32:40 AM »

Aussie-Nintendo.com reports that SegaSammy has reported their worldwide launch plns for Fiscal year 2006, ending March 31st 2007. According to the list, they will have released 7 Wii titles by that time, as well as 17 DS titles in that fiscal year.

For comparison, They are looking at 14 XBox 360 releases, 17 PS3 releases, and 29 PSP releases. But still, SEVEN Wii titles in the Wii's first 5-6 months of existence? Sweet!

The-magicbox is reporting this as wellunder their May 21 news.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

thejeek · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2006, 11:40:28 AM »

Cool - that's a lot of support for Nintendo platforms there from Sega, even if it is spread a bit thin across four platforms. The Wii Sonic actually looked like it might not be total pants and Super Monkey Ball was one of my all time favourite games and I'm looking forward to the Wii version.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2006, 11:41:56 AM »

Ok. Now let the speculation begin.

Definates:
Super Monkey Ball
Sonic

Rumored:
Nights Wii
Virtual On

That is four games...whatelse could they have?

thejeek · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2006, 11:50:39 AM »

Sega kind of passed me by until the Gamecube because I've only ever had Nintendo consoles and a PC - what decent franchises from the Genesis + Dreamcast were actually Sega's as opposed to owned by their 2nd/3rd parties?

stevey · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2006, 11:51:06 AM »

hmmm
Panzer dragoon- would be perfect for the wii
Jet set radio- spray painting fun with wiimote
shadow the heghog 2- the re-milking
They might be counting the download game for the wii though...

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2006, 01:42:30 PM »

Sonic Wild Fire NTSC-J
Sonic Wild Fire NTSC-US
Sonic Wild Fire PAL
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz NTSC-J
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz NTSC-US
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz PAL
Shadow the Hedgehog 2: The Bleeding Rage (PAL exclusive)

Kairon · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2006, 01:45:44 PM »

Ah, I see. I've been pwnt by darn international figures with multiple formats of the same game!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Crimm · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2006, 02:16:15 PM »

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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
Virtual On

I'd cry tears of joy, especially if it were online.

getter77 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2006, 02:41:37 PM »

I'd rather see them abuse the VC concept of "new games for old hat" and release a 2-D Streets of Rage game so hardcore it causes spontaneous restless leg syndrome for the N64 and up in terms of platform.

Or go all out and make a uber spiffy one for the Wii with at least Hokuto No Ken the fighting game graphics throughout...

jasonditz · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2006, 03:04:34 PM »

HotD would be cool

Shinobi, Alex Kidd, Phantasy Star Online, Puyo Pop

Sega's got mad franchises.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2006, 03:15:19 PM »

I'd love to see them bring back the likes of Alex Kidd and Wonderboy again. But they'd probably ruin them the same way they ruined Altered Beast and Shinobi when those got dug up for PS2.

IceCold · « **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2006, 03:42:57 PM »

I expect SEGA to strongly support the Wii; many of their arcadey style games are perfect for it. I think NiGHTS is almost a certainty, and I wouldn't be surprised if they got some light-gun games out. I would also love a Panzer Dragoon game..

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2006, 04:03:05 PM »

whoa, 29 PSP vs 17 DS?

Sega is certanly betting for the wrong portable.....

and I'd love a VO game, so fitting for the remote...
and maybe Shenmue III? no way in hell, but one can hope

Michael8983 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2006, 04:49:06 PM »

"Sega is certanly betting for the wrong portable....."

Sega's not exactly known for making the best decisions.

Mario · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2006, 05:30:18 PM »

This basically confirms Wii gets less support of any current not-dead system or handheld. Thanks Sega!

Crimm · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2006, 05:43:47 PM »

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Originally posted by: Michael8983

Sega's not exactly known for making the best decisions.

"Hey guys, lets make a system that isn't designed for 3D games, then surprise everyone by launching it without telling anyone!"

Michael8983 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2006, 06:05:42 PM »

Here's something to consider.
A lot of those PS3 and 360 titles might just be multi-platform versions of the exact same game.
While most if not all of the Wii titles are likely exclusives built around the new controller.
Sheer number of titles doesn't make a difference as much as exclusiveness and quality does.
We're getting an EXCLUSIVE Sonic title and an EXCLUSIVE Super Monkey Ball title.
Those are two of the few Sega franchises that actually sell.
The majority of those other titles spanning the several consoles and handhelds are likely just going to bomb anyway.

Frozen Atlantic · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2006, 07:01:20 PM »

^ Wow, that's some great Nintendo spin. "We got all the good gamez guyz, LOL"

Anyway, Wii's gonna have to EARN Panzer Dragoon with strong launch sales, I think. Jet Grind Radio seems tuned for Wii, eh?

Arbok · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2006, 07:10:07 PM »

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Originally posted by: Frozen Atlantic
Anyway, Wii's gonna have to EARN Panzer Dragoon with strong launch sales, I think. Jet Grind Radio seems tuned for Wii, eh?

Exactly, look at the GCN: Sega gave us Billy Hatcher, a PSO Card Game, Monkey Ball, and a port of Sonic Adventure 2 as "exclusives"... Sega does not seem to care much for Nintendo, regardless of the fact that their non-sports games sell the best on the system. It would be foolish to assume that stuff like Panzer Dragoon has much of a chance of showing up on the system simply from their mentality in the past.

IceCold · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2006, 07:42:59 PM »

It's true that many of the games that the 360 and PS3 are getting are from 2K Games, and they don't really interest me (except NHL 2K), but I'd like to see SEGA giving more support, regardless of the games. Wait, didn't SEGA recently announce that they were porting a 2K sports game to the 'Cube? If so, then the Wii should be in line for more support, maybe even on par with the other consoles. And I would hope that they can innovate with the control scheme so that even their multiplatform games stand out and are better than the others. But that's wishful thinking..

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Anyway, Wii's gonna have to EARN Panzer Dragoon

Yeah, they'll have to earn the funds for a shiny new moneyhat..

ThePerm · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2006, 07:44:12 PM »

Samba de Amigo?

Michael8983 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2006, 08:07:25 PM »

"Yeah, they'll have to earn the funds for a shiny new moneyhat.."

Let's just be thankful that - unlike Microsoft - Nintendo isn't dumb enough to give them out in exchange for certain Sega titles that don't sell anyway.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2006, 10:58:35 PM »

It reminds me of how some countries pay their farmers not to grow certain unprofitable crops. Kinda defeats the purpose!

KDR_11k · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2006, 01:38:54 AM »

Sega loves pain.

Sega gave us Billy Hatcher, a PSO Card Game, Monkey Ball, and a port of Sonic Adventure 2 as "exclusives"...

Oh, right, Billy Hatcher. They're currently selling the PC version of that for 20 Euros.

Terranigma Freak · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2006, 06:07:57 AM »

Hell, even if those 7 games are exciting, I'll bet at least 3 of them will get cancelled or something. You guys are actually expecting cool games from Sega? They probably have Charolette's Web for Wii or some garbage like that. Their support for PSP over DS should give you a clue.

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Author Topic: Sega to have 7 games out for Wii by March 2007? (Read 10137 times)