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?