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Three classic SEGA titles could be getting new games. According to Insider Gaming, the Japanese company, who has produced instant classics like ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’, is in the early stages of development for new installments in the ‘Panzer Dragoon’, ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’, and ‘Sakura Taisen’ franchises. These iconic ‘90s titles have received sequels and reboots, with the latest being ‘Panzer Dragoon: Remake’, which released in 2020. The news outlet also reported that two other classic titles were in the works at SEGA, though it remains unconfirmed as to what those are. It had had also been...
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Three classic SEGA titles could be getting new games. According to Insider Gaming, the Japanese company, who has produced instant classics like ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’, is in the early stages of development for new installments in the ‘Panzer Dragoon’, ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’, and ‘Sakura Taisen’ franchises. These iconic ‘90s titles have received sequels and reboots, with the latest being ‘Panzer Dragoon: Remake’, which released in 2020. The news outlet also reported that two other classic titles were in the works at SEGA, though it remains unconfirmed as to what those are. It had had also been...
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Sega have plans to revive some of their classic franchises to give fans more mature titles. The tech conglomerate appeared at The Gaming Awards last week (07.12.23) where they confirmed that their adult titles 'Jet Set Radio', 'Streets of Rage’, ‘Golden Axe’, ‘Shinobi' and ‘Crazy Taxi’ would be receiving reboots. In an interview with The Washington Post, Sega co-chief operating officer and Sega of America CEO Shuji Utsumi explained that the company wanted to cater to all audiences with their titles. He said: “We really want to show edginess and a rebellious mindset. “The concept of games like ...
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Sega executive Shuji Utsumi wants to revive the company's other major franchises following the success of the 'Sonic the hedgehog' films. The Japanese video game developed has enjoyed two box office hits with the 2020 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film and the 2022 sequel - both of which starred Jim Carrey as villain Dr. Robotnik with Ben Schwartz voicing the titular speedster - with a third movie set for release in December 2024. The popularity of the movies has led to new games 'Sonic Frontiers' and 'Sonic Superstars', and now Utsumi has teased that Sega will be re-launching other IPs. In an intervie...
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SEGA doubts Microsoft's Xbox will ever acquire the company. During the FTC's legal battle with Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it was claimed that the firm was eyeing buying the Japanese video game and entertainment company. However, SEGA's chief operating officer Shuji Utsumi has said it's unlikely. Speaking to CNBC, he said: "Many companies are interested. We feel honoured. We have attractive IPs and potentials. Companies owned by the owner. A strong owner. I don't think that kind of transaction is going to happen." However, Sega Sammy is looking at other ways to expan...
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Sega is licensing an "exciting" IP for a new web3 game. The Japanese gaming developer behind iconic titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog has teamed up with LineNext to bring about a space created on Web3 - which is built on top of blockchain technologies and developments in the Semantic Web - for "anyone" to enjoy. Youngsu Ko, CEO of Line Next, is quoted by VideoGames Chronicle as saying: "Line Next is pleased to be teaming up with Sega to bring some exciting gaming to the Web3 space for gamers around the world. Through this partnership, Game Dosi will provide Web3 content that anyone can easily ...
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Sega is licensing an "exciting" IP for a new web3 game. The Japanese gaming developer behind iconic titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog has teamed up with LineNext to bring about a space created on Web3 - which is built on top of blockchain technologies and developments in the Semantic Web - for "anyone" to enjoy. Youngsu Ko, CEO of Line Next, is quoted by VideoGames Chronicle as saying: "Line Next is pleased to be teaming up with Sega to bring some exciting gaming to the Web3 space for gamers around the world. Through this partnership, Game Dosi will provide Web3 content that anyone can easily ...
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Sega bosses have slammed blockchain games as "boring." The Japanese games developer behind titles such as 'Sonic the Hedgehog' but now Bloomberg has reported that they have shelved plans to develop its own blockchain games for the time being and operating officer Shuji Utsumi told the outlet that the premise can be "pointless" if the games are no fun. He said: "The action in play-to-earn games is boring. What’s the point if games are no fun? We’re looking into whether this technology is really going to take off in this industry, after all. For the majority of people in the video game industry,...
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