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Sega Says The Sega Ages Games Are Doing Better Than Expected Outside Of Japan
There are two logical responses to this information:
1. Since the games are selling better in the West, please hurry up with the Western ports instead of making everyone wait
2. Maybe start releasing games more attractive to Japanese audiences, for example games from Sega platforms that were actually popular in Japan (hint Saturn hint)
“the excitement of everyone abroad was higher than expected.” In particular, Sega Ages Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega Ages Out Run, and Sega Ages Alex Kidd in Miracle World were cited as being especially popular in Europe. Kodama went on to confirm this, saying people in western countries seemed to really appreciate them. Again, she noted, “… Out Run and Alex Kidd in Miracle World are so popular in Europe! I was surprised by that.”
However, the situation in Japan is a bit different. When it came to discussing the Japanese sales figures, Shimomura noted that the “sales in Japan have been more frustrating.” He acknowledged that these games are part of a niche market. In his response, he also noted these titles were selling half as well as the Nintendo 3DS Sega 3D Classics line of games M2 had created for Sega.
There are two logical responses to this information:
1. Since the games are selling better in the West, please hurry up with the Western ports instead of making everyone wait
2. Maybe start releasing games more attractive to Japanese audiences, for example games from Sega platforms that were actually popular in Japan (hint Saturn hint)