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    [RUMOR] SEGA Stopping Game Console Development

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    Post by Winters Thief Zero Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:06 pm

    While SEGA has already stated they will be focusing more on mobile and PC, according to Japan Today, they may be dropping console development altogether.

    TOKYO — Sega Sammy Holdings, the parent company that now controls one-time video gaming pioneer Sega, is looking to seriously overhaul its structure and business operations. Statements from the conglomerate have stressed that this is an ongoing process, but one of the first steps seems to be Sega ditching the console video game business to focus on what it considers the areas of biggest growth, mobile and online PC games.

    It’s a bittersweet day for the Sega faithful who over the last two decades watched the company’s fortunes take a downturn along with the arcade game market. Perhaps Sega’s new focus will finally help it rebound to the heights of its glory days. For the time being, though, Internet commenters have taken to their keyboards to voice their sorrow over how much they’ll miss its wares (both hard and soft), and also to ponder the hidden nonsensicalness of its new name, Sega Games.

    I hope not, but it seems that's the direction they're going. Oh well, it's not like they really use most of their franchises that people actually want to play on consoles anyway. >_>
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    Post by King Atem Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:17 pm

    Sad days ahead for SEGA fans I fear. /:
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    Post by Gameguy1996 Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:43 pm

    Maybe they will sell off some of there IP's now since some just can't work on mobile. It's just sad how Sega droped down to mobile games since they will also take other studios that they own with them.
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    Post by Luma Party Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:14 pm

    It sucks...
    I mean Sonic Team, they could do wonders on consoles, but Sega's in charge...
    Really disappointing.
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    Post by Winters Thief Zero Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:46 pm

    ^ I love how you mention Sonic Team making "wonders." Razz

    I do wonder though, does this mean Atlus and other subsidiaries of SEGA will also be stopping console development if SEGA as a whole does?
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    Post by queenzelda Fri Feb 27, 2015 10:03 pm

    Winters Thief Zero wrote:...does this mean Atlus and other subsidiaries of SEGA will also be stopping console development if SEGA as a whole does?
    I sure hope not.. D: Worst case scenario is that Atlus just gets bought out by another company if SEGA decides to put it up for sale down the road.. Which wouldn't surprise me any really.
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    Post by Luma Party Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:46 am

    See, SEGA is creating a mess.
    Atlus is meant for consoles, so, if SEGA is shifting, sell Atlus to someone who cares.
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    Post by King Atem Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:23 pm

    Uh... According to something I found: Sonic may continue to be made on consoles.

    [RUMOR] SEGA Stopping Game Console Development Sonic-lost-world-656x369
    There’s been a lot of talk over the past few weeks about SEGA’s shift in development. The company now intends to focus on PC and mobile as opposed to traditional gaming systems. However, that doesn't mean SEGA is stopping console development entirely – especially when it comes to Sonic.

    Japanese outlet 4Gamer recently interviewed Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team. In one question, 4Gamer asks if SEGA is transitioning Sonic into a smartphone franchise.
    Iizuka confirms that this isn't the case. With the recently released Sonic Runners, SEGA simply felt that mobile was the most suitable platform for the game. Iizuka added, “Personally, I don’t plan to stop Sonic for home-video game consoles.”

    So there you have it! We should eventually hear about another Sonic game for consoles. Let’s just hope it isn't as disappointing as Sonic Boom.     sauce: 1 & 2
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    Post by Winters Thief Zero Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:58 pm

    ^ Right, I thought I posted that actually. XD

    That gives me hope that they'll also keep Atlus working on consoles...but it's still only hope for now. Razz I'm glad they're not going to completely abandon consoles.
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