Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 15, 2005, 04:00:54 AM
I wonder what it is...
TGS report
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Lastly, walking around booths you tend to see things you probably shouldn’t see as of yet. I’m not going to spoil the surprise but…Sega will have something EXTRA special at this year’s TGS..and it’s not arcade or software related…
Post by: wandering on September 15, 2005, 04:44:03 AM
Post by: UncleBob on September 15, 2005, 04:46:32 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 15, 2005, 05:02:11 AM
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SEGA PARTNERS WITH BIZARRE CREATIONS TO CREATE NEXT-GENERATION FRANCHISE
Developer of Project Gotham Racing to Drive SEGA Growth
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (September 16th, 2005) - SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced a partnership to create a next-generation franchise with Bizarre Creations, the renowned UK-based developer responsible for such hugely recognizable titles as Project Gotham Racing 1&2 (Xbox), Project Gotham Racing 3 (Xbox 360), Formula 1 (PlayStation), and Metropolis Street Racer (Dreamcast). The partnership adds more next-generation content to SEGA’s expanding lineup of titles developed specifically for Western audiences.
Under the terms of the worldwide exclusive deal, SEGA will manage all marketing and distribution activities and work with Bizarre in the ongoing production of the Developer’s latest innovative design. This agreement further underscores SEGA's emphasis on Western markets as evidenced by recent SEGA deals with external developers Silicon Knights, Petroglyph, Secret Level, Pseudo Interactive, Sports Interactive, and Monolith.
“We are actively seeking partnerships with the world’s best developers to create brand new franchises and re-create new games from existing SEGA IP,” said Naoya Tsurumi, CEO of SEGA America and SEGA Europe. “We could not be happier that Bizarre Creations, a world-leader in successfully combining gameplay and technology, chose SEGA as their publishing partner to create a multi-platform blockbuster for the next-generation.”
“We are privileged to be working with SEGA again,” said Martyn Chudley, Managing Director of Bizarre Creations. “With their passion for games and forward-thinking approach, they are the ideal partner to make the most of our new concept.”
SEGA and Bizarre Creations have decided not to release product, platform, or release details at this time.
Post by: UncleBob on September 15, 2005, 05:04:57 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 15, 2005, 05:08:41 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 15, 2005, 05:18:08 AM
Post by: Toruresu on September 15, 2005, 06:47:19 AM
A new Sega console? Seems unlikely. I mean, come on, Sega's games didn't sell that much on this generation. Maybe Sammy sold Sega and somebody else bought it?
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 15, 2005, 07:41:58 AM
Perhaps its that Sega is allowing downloads to the Nintendo Revolution...it isn't exactly software related.
Or I think Sega would be a great partner with Nintendo. Under Nintendo's guidance and direction Sega's creative teams could make amazingly fun games that have that Nintendo polish.
Also Sega could enter into the toy business and self produce and publish those TV games that are becoming popular.
Post by: Ian Sane on September 15, 2005, 07:44:30 AM
When you're talking about the past of course.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 15, 2005, 07:50:22 AM
Post by: stevey on September 15, 2005, 09:57:35 AM
SEGA dose make good game the dreamcast had not 1 crappy game. SEGA is making bad game for xbox a sony to make people smash there ps2 and xbox and when tgs strat they tell the world the kill all of sammy in a bloody koo for power.
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 15, 2005, 10:30:37 AM
Instead Dreamcast was the console of the experimental games. Some turned out great. But none of them was flawless.
One of the most hyped games Jet Grind Radio had horrible camera issues that made the game very difficult to play when the police started after you.
I think several people look at the Dreamcast with rose colored glasses, and revisionist ideas about the console.
Post by: KnowsNothing on September 15, 2005, 10:37:21 AM
If Sega were to release a new console, wouldn't they want Sonic exclusivity? This isn't a new console, because even Sega knows that new console = flop.
Post by: KDR_11k on September 15, 2005, 11:06:37 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 15, 2005, 11:18:38 AM
rmember when MS talked about liscensing out the X360, and the rumors about new hardware from Sega...
what if the Sega news is that they have liscensed X360 for release in Japan under the Sega name for better branding in Japan?
I know its kinda crazy, but I thought I would just throw it out there as a possibility before the actual news was revealed.
think its possible? nevermind that is just stupid, forget I brought it up...
Post by: Toruresu on September 15, 2005, 11:20:46 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 15, 2005, 11:33:38 AM
Post by: King of Twitch on September 15, 2005, 11:39:15 AM
sega beanie babies, new sega cartoons, sega cereal, sonic MOVIE
Post by: BigJim on September 15, 2005, 12:23:34 PM
What about being service related? Online network?
Post by: Arbok on September 15, 2005, 12:47:28 PM
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Originally posted by: KnowsNothing
Indeed, I recently bought a Dreamcast because I was like "Yeah it was awesome back then too bad it tanked" and now I realize why....There just aren't many good gamess for it. The Dreamcast was really a mediocre system.
I'd say there were some good games from it, although hardly any of them came from Sega itself. It was mostly Capcom, although if one doesn't like fighters then it was mostly a dead system. However, it was fully worth the purchase for Marvel vs. Capcom (1 & 2) in my eyes.
Anyway, Sega trying to make another console would be a horrible choice, as they have lost tons of fans, but it would be interesting to see the effect it had on the other three systems.
Post by: wandering on September 15, 2005, 12:49:45 PM
I know the market is already oversaturated, but....a $200 Sega handheld with PSP-quality graphics and touch screen [edit: and true 3D] might work.
Post by: stevey on September 15, 2005, 04:33:56 PM
screw you JGR rock!!! just play it a month ago with no camera issues and JSRF rocks too.
edit: ok
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 15, 2005, 04:44:58 PM
Post by: Toruresu on September 16, 2005, 08:37:46 AM
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on September 16, 2005, 11:22:12 AM
what about the children?
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 16, 2005, 02:02:51 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 16, 2005, 02:15:33 PM
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on September 16, 2005, 02:36:23 PM
*Imagines PSO with free online play and no camera issues.* Ah... Bliss.
Post by: UncleBob on September 16, 2005, 06:05:41 PM
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on September 16, 2005, 09:47:57 PM
Post by: Toruresu on September 19, 2005, 11:32:33 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 19, 2005, 11:40:40 AM
