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Solar_Crimson 05/13/19 11:41:36 AM #1:	SEGA Suit: "Is it Sonic?" Dev: "No, it's Ecco-" Suit: "Rejected. Come back when you work whatever idea you have into something we can utilize Sonic in." Dev: "..." --- Be wary of boarding the hype train, lest you end up on the ruse cruise... - nanobuilder (r/nintendo) http://backloggery.com/SolarCrimson <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:921836438] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>SEGA Suit: "Is it Sonic?" Dev: "No, it's Ecco-" Suit: "Rejected. Come back when you work whatever idea you have into something we can utilize Sonic in." Dev: "..."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Scotty_Rogers 05/13/19 11:43:56 AM #2:	Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway --- I NEED a Hot Ghetto Asian Girlfriend in my life, fam. <cite>Scotty_Rogers posted [p:921836524] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lygo 05/13/19 11:44:18 AM #3:	I liked Virtua Fighter <cite>Lygo posted [p:921836536] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>I liked Virtua Fighter</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MeIon Bread 05/13/19 11:44:35 AM #4:	If they release a NiGHTS 3, I will be extremely happy. --- Sunhawk's main alternate account. I'm just a little bit caught in the middle, life is a maze and love is a riddle. <cite>MeIon Bread posted [p:921836546] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>If they release a NiGHTS 3, I will be extremely happy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 11:45:31 AM #5:	makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921836575] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pinky0926 05/13/19 11:46:46 AM #6:	Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20 --- CE's Resident Scotsman. https://imgur.com/ILz2ZbV <cite>pinky0926 posted [p:921836615] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 11:47:38 AM #7:	pinky0926 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20 financial successes other than Yakuza what's a good selling sega IP? --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921836641] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20</quote> financial successes other than Yakuza what's a good selling sega IP?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 05/13/19 11:48:12 AM #8:	Aren't they making a new Streets of Rage? --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:921836659] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Aren't they making a new Streets of Rage?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 05/13/19 11:50:51 AM #9:	Scotty_Rogers posted... Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:921836741] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Scotty_Rogers posted...</cite> <quote>Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway</quote> Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nevershine 05/13/19 11:52:11 AM #10:	I want a new altered beast --- "There are no men like me. There's only me."-Jaime Lannister <cite>nevershine posted [p:921836775] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>I want a new altered beast</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Behaviorism 05/13/19 11:52:27 AM #11:	We need Virtua Fighter 6, Jet Set Radio Past, and Phantasy Star Universe 2. --- Sarah Logan got screwed at Wrestlemania 35. I'm rooting for her <3 <cite>Behaviorism posted [p:921836781] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>We need Virtua Fighter 6, Jet Set Radio Past, and Phantasy Star Universe 2.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 11:53:36 AM #12:	s0nicfan posted... Scotty_Rogers posted... Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either. in their latest annual report that I can find, the most recent IP they list is "chain chronicle" which is apparently some japanese mobile tower defense game... that is no longer active --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921836818] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>s0nicfan posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Scotty_Rogers posted...</cite> <quote>Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway</quote> Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either.</quote> in their latest annual report that I can find, the most recent IP they list is "chain chronicle" which is apparently some japanese mobile tower defense game... that is no longer active</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr_Karate_II 05/13/19 11:54:38 AM #13:	I'd love to see a new House of the Dead but i don't see how that would work on consoles. --- Currently Playing: Resident Evil 4 Mercenaries Mode,Resident Evil 6 Mercenaries Mode & Call of Duty Ghosts <cite>Mr_Karate_II posted [p:921836851] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>I'd love to see a new House of the Dead but i don't see how that would work on consoles.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 11:55:49 AM #14:	Mr_Karate_II posted... I'd love to see a new House of the Dead but i don't see how that would work on consoles. it'd be motion controls and probably VR --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921836898] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr_Karate_II posted...</cite> <quote>I'd love to see a new House of the Dead but i don't see how that would work on consoles.</quote> it'd be motion controls and probably VR</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MarqueeSeries 05/13/19 11:59:11 AM #16:	What we need is a new Super Monkey Ball Luckily Rolled Out! Looks to fill that gap --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.1 <cite>MarqueeSeries posted [p:921836996] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>What we need is a new Super Monkey Ball Luckily Rolled Out! Looks to fill that gap</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr_Karate_II 05/13/19 12:00:05 PM #17:	Balrog0 posted... Mr_Karate_II posted... I'd love to see a new House of the Dead but i don't see how that would work on consoles. it'd be motion controls and probably VR For motion control, I'd still need something physical to hold onto but i can't use VR due to having a lazy eye. I played House of the Dead 2&3 return for the Wii and it sorta felt like i was back in an arcade playing. --- Currently Playing: Resident Evil 4 Mercenaries Mode,Resident Evil 6 Mercenaries Mode & Call of Duty Ghosts <cite>Mr_Karate_II posted [p:921837019] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr_Karate_II posted...</cite> <quote>I'd love to see a new House of the Dead but i don't see how that would work on consoles.</quote> it'd be motion controls and probably VR</quote> For motion control, I'd still need something physical to hold onto but i can't use VR due to having a lazy eye. I played House of the Dead 2&3 return for the Wii and it sorta felt like i was back in an arcade playing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 05/13/19 12:01:48 PM #18:	Mr_Karate_II posted... Balrog0 posted... Mr_Karate_II posted... I'd love to see a new House of the Dead but i don't see how that would work on consoles. it'd be motion controls and probably VR For motion control, I'd still need something physical to hold onto but i can't use VR due to having a lazy eye. I played House of the Dead 2&3 return for the Wii and it sorta felt like i was back in an arcade playing. The clear solution is we need a new Typing of the Dead. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:921837088] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr_Karate_II posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr_Karate_II posted...</cite> <quote>I'd love to see a new House of the Dead but i don't see how that would work on consoles.</quote> it'd be motion controls and probably VR</quote> For motion control, I'd still need something physical to hold onto but i can't use VR due to having a lazy eye. I played House of the Dead 2&3 return for the Wii and it sorta felt like i was back in an arcade playing.</quote> The clear solution is we need a new Typing of the Dead.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 12:10:41 PM #19:	Mr_Karate_II posted... For motion control, I'd still need something physical to hold onto but i can't use VR due to having a lazy eye. I played House of the Dead 2&3 return for the Wii and it sorta felt like i was back in an arcade playing. yeah, I agree on the tactile feel being a huge part of it there are actually a couple of mods that essentially put a Wii motion control into your old light guns so you can play them on modern TVs. I really want to try them out, though tbf it's not quite the same as doing it on an old CRT --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921837353] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr_Karate_II posted...</cite> <quote>For motion control, I'd still need something physical to hold onto but i can't use VR due to having a lazy eye. I played House of the Dead 2&3 return for the Wii and it sorta felt like i was back in an arcade playing. </quote> yeah, I agree on the tactile feel being a huge part of it there are actually a couple of mods that essentially put a Wii motion control into your old light guns so you can play them on modern TVs. I really want to try them out, though tbf it's not quite the same as doing it on an old CRT</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 12:11:06 PM #20:	fenderbender321 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners Sega should focus on making good games with their franchises. A new Ecco game could make them a lot of money as long it's damn good. Just make sure the developers are reputable and have a good plan. Then make sure you market it appropriately. let's be real, though, it makes more sense from a business standpoint to just work on marketing your sonic pachinko machines --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921837370] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> Sega should focus on making good games with their franchises. A new Ecco game could make them a lot of money as long it's damn good. Just make sure the developers are reputable and have a good plan. Then make sure you market it appropriately.</quote> let's be real, though, it makes more sense from a business standpoint to just work on marketing your sonic pachinko machines</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 05/13/19 12:13:41 PM #21:	Kind of a bad example. I liked Ecco well enough but no way would I be interested in a new one in this era. Shonobi maybe. Super Monkey Ball maybe. But not freaking Ecco lol. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:921837441] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Kind of a bad example. I liked Ecco well enough but no way would I be interested in a new one in this era. Shonobi maybe. Super Monkey Ball maybe. But not freaking Ecco lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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s0nicfan 05/13/19 12:16:04 PM #23:	DevsBro posted... I liked Ecco well enough but no way would I be interested in a new one in this era. If they go full cosmic/eldrich horror with it I could see it getting a lot of traction. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:921837523] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>DevsBro posted...</cite> <quote>I liked Ecco well enough but no way would I be interested in a new one in this era.</quote> If they go full cosmic/eldrich horror with it I could see it getting a lot of traction.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 12:17:14 PM #24:	fenderbender321 posted... Balrog0 posted... fenderbender321 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners Sega should focus on making good games with their franchises. A new Ecco game could make them a lot of money as long it's damn good. Just make sure the developers are reputable and have a good plan. Then make sure you market it appropriately. let's be real, though, it makes more sense from a business standpoint to just work on marketing your sonic pachinko machines I suppose. So then why doesn't Sega just sell the rights to Ecco completely? No risk involved there. Just cold hard cash for a franchise they apparently aren't going to use. it's a collective action trap? everyone else in their situation is also just wanting to leverage their existing IPs they'd need to sell it to an indie developer, most likely, which means the money wouldn't be worth it I mean im just talking out of my ass, I dont really know --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921837563] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> Sega should focus on making good games with their franchises. A new Ecco game could make them a lot of money as long it's damn good. Just make sure the developers are reputable and have a good plan. Then make sure you market it appropriately.</quote> let's be real, though, it makes more sense from a business standpoint to just work on marketing your sonic pachinko machines</quote> I suppose. So then why doesn't Sega just sell the rights to Ecco completely? No risk involved there. Just cold hard cash for a franchise they apparently aren't going to use.</quote> it's a collective action trap? everyone else in their situation is also just wanting to leverage their existing IPs they'd need to sell it to an indie developer, most likely, which means the money wouldn't be worth it I mean im just talking out of my ass, I dont really know</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 05/13/19 12:17:44 PM #25:	s0nicfan posted... Scotty_Rogers posted... Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either. Wasn't Vanquish Sega? That was 2010. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:921837581] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>s0nicfan posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Scotty_Rogers posted...</cite> <quote>Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway</quote> Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either.</quote> Wasn't Vanquish Sega? That was 2010.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 05/13/19 12:19:46 PM #26:	DevsBro posted... s0nicfan posted... Scotty_Rogers posted... Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either. Wasn't Vanquish Sega? That was 2010. IIRC Vanquish was just published by SEGA. If you count new IP they are publishers on, Bayonetta is on that list as well. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:921837642] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>DevsBro posted...</cite> <quote><cite>s0nicfan posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Scotty_Rogers posted...</cite> <quote>Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway</quote> Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either.</quote> Wasn't Vanquish Sega? That was 2010.</quote> IIRC Vanquish was just published by SEGA. If you count new IP they are publishers on, Bayonetta is on that list as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DevsBro 05/13/19 12:22:07 PM #29:	s0nicfan posted... DevsBro posted... s0nicfan posted... Scotty_Rogers posted... Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either. Wasn't Vanquish Sega? That was 2010. IIRC Vanquish was just published by SEGA. If you count new IP they are publishers on, Bayonetta is on that list as well. Published by Sega, Developed by Platinum. As I understood it, that makes it a Sega IP. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:921837730] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>s0nicfan posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DevsBro posted...</cite> <quote><cite>s0nicfan posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Scotty_Rogers posted...</cite> <quote>Can't blame them. Sonic is all people recognize anyway</quote> Remember the last time they tried a new franchise? Yea, nobody else does either.</quote> Wasn't Vanquish Sega? That was 2010.</quote> IIRC Vanquish was just published by SEGA. If you count new IP they are publishers on, Bayonetta is on that list as well.</quote> Published by Sega, Developed by Platinum. As I understood it, that makes it a Sega IP.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 12:23:01 PM #30:	Godnorgosh posted... It'd be cool to see Vectorman make a comeback. I tried to get into Vectorman but I couldn't lol. Something about the level design on the first level turned me off --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921837760] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Godnorgosh posted...</cite> <quote>It'd be cool to see Vectorman make a comeback.</quote> I tried to get into Vectorman but I couldn't lol. Something about the level design on the first level turned me off</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 05/13/19 12:23:19 PM #31:	Godnorgosh posted... It'd be cool to see Vectorman make a comeback. Vectorman was great. V2 not so much but that's not to say V3 wouldn't be. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:921837773] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Godnorgosh posted...</cite> <quote>It'd be cool to see Vectorman make a comeback.</quote> Vectorman was great. V2 not so much but that's not to say V3 wouldn't be.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Duncanwii 05/13/19 12:25:28 PM #33:	pinky0926 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20 Sonic Adventure Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic Colors Sonic Generations Sonic Mania Definitely more than 1 in 20 dude. --- Hello, I like video games and comedies. Let's be friends. :) <cite>Duncanwii posted [p:921837844] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20</quote> Sonic Adventure Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic Colors Sonic Generations Sonic Mania Definitely more than 1 in 20 dude.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 05/13/19 12:26:27 PM #34:	Duncanwii posted... pinky0926 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20 Sonic Adventure Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic Colors Sonic Generations Sonic Mania Definitely more than 1 in 20 dude. I dunno there might actually be 100 games in the series. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:921837881] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Duncanwii posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20</quote> Sonic Adventure Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic Colors Sonic Generations Sonic Mania Definitely more than 1 in 20 dude.</quote> I dunno there might actually be 100 games in the series.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkRoast 05/13/19 12:29:52 PM #35:	Skies of Arc- "We need more Hatsune Miku games" --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:921837989] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Skies of Arc- "We need more Hatsune Miku games"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jeff AKA Snoopy 05/13/19 12:31:14 PM #36:	I dont think Sega is in any financial trouble for games side of things. The only reason they posted a disappointing 2018 was that Pachinko had a 20% drop. --- https://i.imgtc.com/oKFWxht.jpg https://imgur.com/GWG5c3r <cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted [p:921838034] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>I dont think Sega is in any financial trouble for games side of things. The only reason they posted a disappointing 2018 was that Pachinko had a 20% drop.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 05/13/19 12:32:27 PM #37:	Skies of Arcadia 4 Lyfe Even a Valkyria Chronicles spinoff off the SoA gang would be great at this point. --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:921838086] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Skies of Arcadia 4 Lyfe Even a Valkyria Chronicles spinoff off the SoA gang would be great at this point.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 05/13/19 12:33:54 PM #38:	Jeff AKA Snoopy posted... I dont think Sega is in any financial trouble for games side of things. The only reason they posted a disappointing 2018 was that Pachinko had a 20% drop. That sounds about right. After the Sega-Sammy merger, Pachinko is all that matters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega#Restructuring_(2015%E2%80%93present) Following a 70% fall in profits for the 2018 fiscal year in comparison to the previous year, despite a 35% increase in the sale of console games and success in its PC game business, Sega announced that it would focus on releases for its existing intellectual property instead of new ones. Sega blamed the loss on miscalculations of the market and having too many games being developed. Projects in development at Sega include a new game in the Yakuza series, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, and the Sega Genesis Mini.[223] In 2019, Sega acquired Two Point Studios, known for its positively reviewed Two Point Hospital.[224][225] --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:921838137] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...</cite> <quote>I dont think Sega is in any financial trouble for games side of things. The only reason they posted a disappointing 2018 was that Pachinko had a 20% drop.</quote> That sounds about right. After the Sega-Sammy merger, Pachinko is all that matters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega#Restructuring_(2015%E2%80%93present) <quote>Following a 70% fall in profits for the 2018 fiscal year in comparison to the previous year, despite a 35% increase in the sale of console games and success in its PC game business, Sega announced that it would focus on releases for its existing intellectual property instead of new ones. Sega blamed the loss on miscalculations of the market and having too many games being developed. Projects in development at Sega include a new game in the Yakuza series, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, and the Sega Genesis Mini.[223] In 2019, Sega acquired Two Point Studios, known for its positively reviewed Two Point Hospital.[224][225]</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kitt 05/13/19 12:37:36 PM #39:	The world deserves a new Jet Set Radio game. --- https://i.imgtc.com/4WH1b6j.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/vmNrCuM.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Ti7m7Ts.gif Dancing is Forbidden <cite>Kitt posted [p:921838260] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>The world deserves a new Jet Set Radio game.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SmidgeIsntBack 05/13/19 12:40:07 PM #40:	pinky0926 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20 Sonic still sells. Remember that Forces came out shortly after Mario Odyssey and, while the sales numbers aren't out there, Sega was reportedly pleased with its performance. https://www.gamereactor.eu/amp/news/632493/Sega+is+pleased+with+Sonic+Forces+sales/ It would take some serious hype to get Sonic a big hit these days, but he's still around and that's in spite of... Well everything people say about modern Sonic. --- Audio Theater: For discussion of podcasts, radio, audiobooks, and the like https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1364- <cite>SmidgeIsntBack posted [p:921838344] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20</quote> Sonic still sells. Remember that Forces came out shortly after Mario Odyssey and, while the sales numbers aren't out there, Sega was reportedly pleased with its performance. https://www.gamereactor.eu/amp/news/632493/Sega+is+pleased+with+Sonic+Forces+sales/ It would take some serious hype to get Sonic a big hit these days, but he's still around and that's in spite of... Well everything people say about modern Sonic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 05/13/19 12:42:11 PM #41:	I don't know some one convinced Sega to allow them to make a new Sakura Wars game so it can happen. --- Sarcasm is my basic function. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:921838413] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>I don't know some one convinced Sega to allow them to make a new Sakura Wars game so it can happen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pikachupwnage 05/13/19 12:43:00 PM #42:	Balrog0 posted... pinky0926 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20 financial successes other than Yakuza what's a good selling sega IP? Persona. --- https://imgur.com/cfZmEFd Even In sigs FOE! http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/665/328/d75.gif <cite>pikachupwnage posted [p:921838437] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20</quote> financial successes other than Yakuza what's a good selling sega IP?</quote> Persona.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/13/19 12:52:28 PM #43:	pikachupwnage posted... Balrog0 posted... pinky0926 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20 financial successes other than Yakuza what's a good selling sega IP? Persona. they're just the distributor for the north american releases, I thought? --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:921838776] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>pikachupwnage posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20</quote> financial successes other than Yakuza what's a good selling sega IP?</quote> Persona.</quote> they're just the distributor for the north american releases, I thought?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 05/13/19 1:01:02 PM #44:	Thing is a lot of people played Ecco but hardly anyone beat it . Everytime you mention the aliens people are like "WTF ALENS WRE IN DAT GAME!?" People just remember the start of the game, swimming around the water and jumping --- ^ Hey now that's completely woke! https://imgtc.com/i/bHqCLJF.png https://i.imgtc.com/YnvkpvU.png <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:921839063] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Thing is a lot of people played Ecco but hardly anyone beat it . Everytime you mention the aliens people are like "WTF ALENS WRE IN DAT GAME!?" People just remember the start of the game, swimming around the water and jumping</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jeff AKA Snoopy 05/13/19 1:03:21 PM #45:	Bayonetta, Puyo-Puyo, and Total War are also related to Sega. --- https://i.imgtc.com/oKFWxht.jpg https://imgur.com/GWG5c3r <cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted [p:921839165] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Bayonetta, Puyo-Puyo, and Total War are also related to Sega.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rexdragon125 05/13/19 1:03:38 PM #46:	Ecco Defender of the Future was way ahead of its time. Give it a bigger budget and a modern engine and it would still fly today. <cite>Rexdragon125 posted [p:921839176] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Ecco Defender of the Future was way ahead of its time. Give it a bigger budget and a modern engine and it would still fly today.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 05/13/19 1:04:31 PM #47:	UnfairRepresent posted... Thing is a lot of people played Ecco but hardly anyone beat it . Everytime you mention the aliens people are like "WTF ALENS WRE IN DAT GAME!?" People just remember the start of the game, swimming around the water and jumping I love how the explanation for this is that they didn't want players to beat it on a rental. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, ASSHOLE. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:921839205] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote>Thing is a lot of people played Ecco but hardly anyone beat it . Everytime you mention the aliens people are like "WTF ALENS WRE IN DAT GAME!?" People just remember the start of the game, swimming around the water and jumping</quote> I love how the explanation for this is that they didn't want players to beat it on a rental. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, ASSHOLE.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jeff AKA Snoopy 05/13/19 1:06:40 PM #48:	Also, a new Streets of Rage game is coming. Dunno what Sega gets from it, but still good for them. --- https://i.imgtc.com/oKFWxht.jpg https://imgur.com/GWG5c3r <cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted [p:921839289] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote>Also, a new Streets of Rage game is coming. Dunno what Sega gets from it, but still good for them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Solar_Crimson 05/13/19 1:08:56 PM #50:	Balrog0 posted... pikachupwnage posted... Balrog0 posted... pinky0926 posted... Balrog0 posted... makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20 financial successes other than Yakuza what's a good selling sega IP? Persona. they're just the distributor for the north american releases, I thought? SEGA Sammy, SEGA's parent company, bought Atlus several years ago. --- Be wary of boarding the hype train, lest you end up on the ruse cruise... - nanobuilder (r/nintendo) http://backloggery.com/SolarCrimson <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:921839357] in SEGA dev: ... [t:77712175]...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pikachupwnage posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense to me, they are having financial trouble and they basically said recently they need to create less stuff at all and especially less new stuff in order to focus on franchises that are guaranteed winners</quote> What...like the sonic franchise? lol That series has had like 1 hit in 20</quote> financial successes other than Yakuza what's a good selling sega IP?</quote> Persona.</quote> they're just the distributor for the north american releases, I thought?</quote> SEGA Sammy, SEGA's parent company, bought Atlus several years ago.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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