Yearsoflurking
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how about release a powerstone collection?
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Sega Forever: The nostalgia trip that could change the company's future
- Thread starter LordOfLore
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I don't disagree, they should definitely release these games on modern systems, but I don't think that precludes mobile. And it sounds like they have been thinking about controls and creating an experience that's better than emulation.
Plus nothing on this precludes an ad-free paid console release down the line. Given the chance, I'd take the entire Sega Forever lineup on Switch, because that's my portable system of choice, but I think getting upset because it's on mobile is counterproductive. It's a perfectly valid platform to release these games on.
always crazy bacon
Banned
Of course, give away the games for "free" because they know thier core fans already own them in one format or another. They hope to draw in new fans, that's what this is, a Sega social media network. They think it's smart, but it's so transparent.
lensoftruth
Member
ask Capcom?
Toadthemushroom
Member
On the first page alone I counted about four posts complaining about mobile and more than four posts complaining about the people complaining about mobile...but it's still a shame that half the debate on this thread is over that topic, instead of the service itself.
If ads bother you you can pay for the game for $1.99 to remove them and the ability for local saves. Seems like a fair tradeoff.
http://segabits.com/blog/2017/06/21/sega-forever-officially-revealed-and-detailed/
Personally well excited for this, I tend to be out and about a lot and my mobile is the only device on me. Really looking forward to some Saturn and Dreamcast games.
PS. THotD2 on mobile would be pretty amazing.
http://segabits.com/blog/2017/06/21/sega-forever-officially-revealed-and-detailed/
Personally well excited for this, I tend to be out and about a lot and my mobile is the only device on me. Really looking forward to some Saturn and Dreamcast games.
PS. THotD2 on mobile would be pretty amazing.
Yearsoflurking
Member
whoops 😂
This pleases both me and my Shield TV. I never did finish Golden Axe warrior. Been about a quarter century since I stopped playing.
I am old and loving it.
7DollarHagane
Banned
Can publishers release ad supported content on consoles? I actually wouldn't even mind that. Video ads and such.
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
Oh, so that's what this initiative was all about? Great...
Looks like the original.
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
Phones. More bloody phone games that either require a bluetooth controller or touch screen controls. Phone games are for sitting on the toilet.
Not like this Sega.
Brian_FETO
Banned
You say that like it's a bad thing
Wow SEGA, trying to make consumers aware of your products by giving them away for free, very ANTICONSUMER
Toadthemushroom
Member
Interesting read on the service from EG's Donlan: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...talogue-is-headed-to-mobile-with-sega-forever
Games are also getting native apps for Apple TV and Android TV. Does make the Switch, as a portable device, stand out, though I'd honestly prefer M2-developed versions of the games like what the 3DS got.
Games are also getting native apps for Apple TV and Android TV. Does make the Switch, as a portable device, stand out, though I'd honestly prefer M2-developed versions of the games like what the 3DS got.
Because who does it benefit?
At this stage in Sega's career, they're a nostalgia act. No one gaming on phones cares about Sega games, let alone controlling games that require a pad on a touchscreen.
It's not about mobile gaming that is the issue, it's that they continue to ignore the market that wants to give Sega money.
Except Sega has been pretty successful on mobile.
Hoping for Dreamcast stuff.
From the press release :
Who says they're ignoring the console or PC market? Everything this year has shown strong support from SEGA across the board.
If anything mobile is playing catch up with the other two platforms. It's a wise decision considering mobile is SEGA's strongest market.
I'll be interested if we actually end up getting more then the usual Mega Drive games I've bought many times over already.
Hope it comes to all formats eventually as well. I never feel comfortable using mobile for old console games even with a Bluetooth pad as it feels cumbersome to set up when I just want a quick game. Though if they gave us rare titles that are hard to find these days I'd probably try and suffer through it. Would love to see some Saturn games.
Hope it comes to all formats eventually as well. I never feel comfortable using mobile for old console games even with a Bluetooth pad as it feels cumbersome to set up when I just want a quick game. Though if they gave us rare titles that are hard to find these days I'd probably try and suffer through it. Would love to see some Saturn games.
The trailer shows an icon for Crazy Taxi, and the website has an icon for Virtua Tennis. So those two are coming at least.
And Sonic Adventure is in the pile of games Doc Brown puts through the machine.
Klappdrachen
Member
Weird, none of the games, (except Sonic) seem to be compatible with my Xperia XZ.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
This is news to me. Where is mine hiding exactly? I'd like to get rid of it.
i thought we were above mobile shitposting by now? it's free and has controller support. why are you upset about this?
Games are all being rolled out, all of them say not available on my country. Check back tomorrow
Get_craycray
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@ShenmueGuru
Member
I'm slightly confused, so is Sega Forever a downloadable app hub to then download these games from, or are they all just standalone individual apps?
I only ask because these games are already downloadable standalone for quite some time now, no?
I only ask because these games are already downloadable standalone for quite some time now, no?
Sega 1 and Sega CD have been out for a while, but the rest of games are new.
Diablohead
Member
Was there not a mobile game made years back, could be that and not a port of VT
They are separate apps. Games that already exist are going to be relaunched (with slight modifications?) as forever branded apps.
digita1alchemy
Member
Same for my X Compact. Strange.
I find it really hard to believe you can't understand why people are disappointed.
@ShenmueGuru
Member
Ah ok. Thanks guys!
Klappdrachen
Member
I guess as someone mentioned earlier it's because the service hasn't fully launched yet everywhere.
Diablohead
Member
I wanted to install Phantasy Star II but it's not compatible with my nexus 6p yet, the google app store can be so annoying.
7DollarHagane
Banned
Hopefully this means they are taking notice of the king, HAMSTER CORP and their business model for consoles.
Spaced Harrier
Member
I'd like to believe this is corporate synergy to rebuild the brand, use the nostalgia and ubiquitous nature of smartphones to remind people of SEGA, and of those games.
While at the same time reviving IP on Console as well as building new IP with the core DNA of SEGA games.
While at the same time reviving IP on Console as well as building new IP with the core DNA of SEGA games.
we've literally known this was a mobile initiative since the day it was announced so if you couldn't be assed to read about sega forever how disappointed could you possibly be?
Get_craycray
Banned
I like how ironic is the "We're listening" in the Twitter bio of Sega Forever.
Shenmue HD Collection? Yeah? No? Fuck me?!
Maybe they could have been a bit more clear on their social media pages, but outside of that they were pretty clear about this thing being for mobile: https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/art...ga-forever-retro-games-on-your-phone-probably
@ShenmueGuru
Member
I fully believe this is what it is. It's the beginning of something. I personally believe Shenmue HD will be coming and it seems it may be part of this service, but if they released that on mobile only? Man the outcry would be insane among the Shenmue community alone, as well as further than that.
Gorilla Shark
Member
This! I'd pay $5-$10 for a TON of older Sega games.
This is from Sega's mobile division, unless you want Shenmue on mobile phones they're probably not gonna be able to give you what you want.