Entries in 'sega' (433)

Dreamcast pack not heading to PS3

Dreamcast pack not heading to PS3

A boxed compilation of classic Dreamcast games will not arrive on PS3 when it hits shelves on February 25th.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 14th 2011 at 11:09AM in News
Sega launches urinal console

Sega launches urinal console

It's new hardware, but possibly not as you expected it. Former platform holder Sega has launched a new range of machines in Japan… that attach to male urinals.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 6th 2011 at 3:27PM in News
Sega downplays Steam fears

Sega downplays Steam fears

The UK MD of publisher Sega has downplayed fears expressed by retail last month concerning the rising power of Valve’s digital distribution network Steam.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 20th 2010 at 9:00AM in News
Sega extends Platinum partnership

Sega extends Platinum partnership

It looks as if publisher Sega and developer Platinum Games have successfully agreed terms on a deal to extend the partnership between the two.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 15th 2010 at 8:23AM in News

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Sega confirms Dreamcast Collection

Sega confirms Dreamcast Collection

Sega's executive vice president of sales and marketing Alan Pritchard has confirmed that the publisher will release a Dreamcast Collection for current-gen machines.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 14th 2010 at 11:50AM in News
Clark widens remit to include digital

Clark widens remit to include digital

John Clark has been appointed as Sega West’s digital distribution director for PC games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 7th 2010 at 8:41AM in News
Sega reveals Binary Domain

Sega reveals Binary Domain

As was rumoured earlier in the week, Sega has announced a brand new squad-based shooter from the creator of the Yakuza series Toshihiro Nagoshi.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 1st 2010 at 9:01AM in News
Dreamcast Collection tipped for Xbox 360

Dreamcast Collection tipped for Xbox 360

A compilation of Sega Dreamcast titles could be coming to the Xbox 360 next year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 18th 2010 at 11:07AM in News

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OPINION: The problem with new IP

OPINION: The problem with new IP

It’s been a great year for new games franchises. In fact, last month was one of the most promising with the release of both Enslaved and Vanquish. But both failed ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 10th 2010 at 3:53PM in News
FM 2011 outsells PES 2011

FM 2011 outsells PES 2011

Having shot to the top of the top of the UKIE GfK Chart-Trak UK All Formats Top 40 this week, Sega’s Football Manager 2011 has also succeeded in claiming another ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2010 at 12:01PM in News
Sega Sammy reduces games losses

Sega Sammy reduces games losses

Japanese publisher Sega Sammy has reduced its gaming losses for the first half of its financial year on the back of strong video games software sales which helped propel the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 29th 2010 at 11:16AM in News
Sega ‘encouraged’ by Vanquish sales

Sega ‘encouraged’ by Vanquish sales

Publisher Sega has issued cautious optimism regarding the success or otherwise of its recently released new IP Vanquish.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2010 at 9:32AM in News

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Platinum Games wants Sega deal

Platinum Games wants Sega deal

The deal is over. Sega signed a four-project contract with Osaka-based studio Platinum Games back in 2008, and today’s release of Vanquish marks the end of that process.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Oct 22nd 2010 at 1:50PM in News
Space Channel 5 gets re-release

Space Channel 5 gets re-release

Sega has confirmed two more titles that will be released as part of its revisiting of the Dreamcast back-catalogue on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 20th 2010 at 5:37PM in News
Vanquish price slashed ahead of release

Vanquish price slashed ahead of release

It’s not even out until Friday, and already retailers are moving to drastically undercut the RRP of Sega’s upcoming console shooter Vanquish.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 18th 2010 at 10:31AM in News

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Crazy Taxi remake dated

Crazy Taxi remake dated

Sega has confirmed that its HD remake of cult arcade racer Crazy Taxi will be released in the UK on November 24th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2010 at 10:31AM in News
OutRun times out on PSN

OutRun times out on PSN

After just 18 months on the market, Sega has confirmed that OutRun Online Arcade has been pulled from Sony's PlayStation Network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2010 at 4:53PM in News
Busting the Q4 new IP myth

Busting the Q4 new IP myth

Christmas can be a dark time for games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2010 at 4:27PM in News
Hi. I’m Mario the Hedgehog

Hi. I’m Mario the Hedgehog

Oh how times change. The rivalry between the immaculately designed and delicately paced Mario and the cooler, speedier Sonic was once the defining relationship of an entire generation of games ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2010 at 9:32AM in News
Sega raised expectations too high

Sega raised expectations too high

Publisher Sega has admitted that it has in the past been over-enthusiastic with its forecasting, resulting the perception that its titles have failed to deliver as expected.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2010 at 5:06PM in News
New Shenmue announced

New Shenmue announced

Sega has fulfilled the dreams of a legion of hardcore gamers by announcing that a third Shenmue game is in development.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 7th 2010 at 10:55AM in News
Sub-standard Sonics de-listed

Sub-standard Sonics de-listed

Poor or average Sonic The Hedgehog games can no longer be bought new at retail.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 7th 2010 at 9:41AM in News
Sonic ‘has to consider’ younger fans

Sonic ‘has to consider’ younger fans

Speaking to MCV, Sega’s Sonic’s brand director David Corless has countered claims that Sonic fans “are hard to please”, adding that the publisher is now obligated to tailor modern Sonic ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 6th 2010 at 4:22PM in News
Sega reveals Captain America

Sega reveals Captain America

Publisher Sega has lifted the lid on its official game based on one of next summer’s biggest Hollywood releases Captain America: Super Soldier.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 6th 2010 at 10:09AM in News