SEGA Hit by Financial Losses, Cancelling Games and Focusing Only on Popular IP's

[Tanassy]

http://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/pdf/release/20120330sega_kaikaku_e_final.pdf

Thanks to some recent Financial losses, SEGA Japan has announced that it plans to reorganise it's western operations, and plans on cancelling several games currently in development, those of which are currently unclear. Instead, it will concentrate on more popular IP's, such as the Sonic franchise.

I'm not sure exactly what this means for the future of SEGA, but it's an interesting development. For one, it could mean higher quality work being put into the "less" amount of titles it releases for here on.  Any thoughts?

[Gilly]

I think SEGA would be crazy to not do something like this. People realize their games haven't been that great, and they really need to start caring more. I would love to see them release a fantastic Sonic game (though I do love Generations, they don't plan to do another game like it). I don't want to see them go down, they really just need to start producing quality games!

Long live the blue hedgehog!

[Tanassy]

While I agree with that, I also think that companies need to get a little more creative and bring out some NEW franchises. They're hit and miss in the industry these days but when they work the result is always amazing.

However, I do think that a lot of effort needs to go into these IP's too, like Sonic. Sonic Generations was a sign of things looking up, so we can hope if SEGA's making decisions like this it's for the better as well.

[Supersonic196]

Rodea Sky soldier :C

However if it means they'll put more resources towards Sonic, sacrifices have to made. :I

[Tanassy]

Rodea Sky soldier :C

However if it means they'll put more resources towards Sonic, sacrifices have to made. :I

Right, because we're totally not used to companies cancelling 3DS games. xD

[jkid101094]

SEGA was really starting to shape up in my mind. This is kinda disappointing to me. If any well known company needs to shape it's act up it's Capcom.

[Tanassy]

SEGA was really starting to shape up in my mind. This is kinda disappointing to me. If any well known company needs to shape it's act up it's Capcom.

When it comes to money, a company HAS to start making choices. Cancelling these games would indeed be an inconvenience, but they could be picked up later.

[Supersonic196]

I hope Crush3D is still going, I tried the demo last week, it was fantastic.

Also I didn't know Rodea was slated for 3DS. Now I'm even more dissapointed. :C

[Tanassy]

I hope Crush3D is still going, I tried the demo last week, it was fantastic.

Wha? That game is out. '-'

[Supersonic196]

Wha? That game is out. '-'

I need to get out more.

[Tanassy]

I agree.

it came out in like.. January..

[jkid101094]

I need to get out more.

Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of checking release dates on your computer?

[Tanassy]

Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of checking release dates on your computer?

"Getting out" doesn't necessarily mean getting outside.

He's just getting out of his little bubble. :3

[Supersonic196]

"Getting out" doesn't necessarily mean getting outside.

He's just getting out of his little bubble. :3

Indeed, the only gaming news I keep up with is Sonic and general Nintendo stuff.

[Hakudamashi]

I wonder if this has anything to do with Generations selling like sh*t...

Also, this would be a pretty good time to revive some old favourites, like f*cking Jet Set Radio? Remember them?

[Tanassy]

I wonder if this has anything to do with Generations selling like sh*t...

Also, this would be a pretty good time to revive some old favourites, like f*cking Jet Set Radio? Remember them?

Jet Set Radio is already getting a re-release at this point... if it sells well, then..
Well.

[shadowDOESrock]

SEGA's popular IP's...

Aliens, Sonic, Yakuza, Super Monkey Ball, Total War, Phantasy Star, Virtua Fighter, Virtua Tennis, House of the Dead and Football Manager?
Conduit and After Burner maybe?
oh, and Hatsune Miku ofcourse.


well, atleast there wont be any more of Alpha Protocol.

[Tanassy]

http://mynintendonews.com/2012/03/31/sega-issue-press-release-regarding-its-devastating-7-1-billion-yen-loss/

[shadowDOESrock]

http://mynintendonews.com/2012/03/31/sega-issue-press-release-regarding-its-devastating-7-1-billion-yen-loss/

...just those four? D:
but ya'know, i blame the marketing department.

[Hakudamashi]

So like, what is Nintendo bought SEGA?

[jkid101094]

Instead, it will concentrate on more popular IP's, such as the Sonic franchise.

If this is true then why is this still alive and well?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1nE4Crq6Q0&feature=g-all-u

[shadowDOESrock]

'Cause this is a popular IP. SEGA's Sports Games are far from bad. People actually buy these.
And SEGA wouldnt cancel something that late in development anyway, it would only cause even more losses.
The only game which i know of that has been victim of this is Bayonetta 2.

[Tanassy]

The only game which i know of that has been victim of this is Bayonetta 2.

For which SEGA is going to get absolutely raped for.
By me.

[Chimmy Chonga]

SEGA should make a Bill Cosby game. Nothing more, nothing less.

[Hakudamashi]

'Cause this is a popular IP. SEGA's Sports Games are far from bad. People actually buy these.
And SEGA wouldnt cancel something that late in development anyway, it would only cause even more losses.
The only game which i know of that has been victim of this is Bayonetta 2.

Huh, I thought Bayonetta sold well enough to get a sequel...

Then again, I thought KoAR sold well enough to make 38 Studios not disband...

[shadowDOESrock]

Then again, I thought KoAR sold well enough to make 38 Studios not disband...

Question is, how much of the money went to EA.
On the other hand, they had two games in production w/o a publisher backing it - their own fault, really.

[CreeperGang310]

i can tell they are putting better work into their games.

and Sonic Adventure 2 HD is coming out october 

[Tanassy]

i can tell they are putting better work into their games.

and Sonic Adventure 2 HD is coming out october 

>Says they are putting work into games
>Specifically mentions a remake re-release

...lol

[billyhatcher312]

i can tell they are putting better work into their games.

and Sonic Adventure 2 HD is coming out october 

so is it going to be on the Plsystation store and xbox live?