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Interview with head of SEGA
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Netrunner2k2
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loosus said:
Yeah. Tough interviews are hard to come by these days.
Haha, awesome. So clear to see the guy didnt have an answer to "soooo what else you doing thats not just Sonic updates?"
New franchises my foot. I also especially like the scaling back of ambition from "we want to be biggest third party!" to "3rd maybe?" then "but probably 5th I guess." and "yeah we're 8th currently ;___;"
New franchises my foot. I also especially like the scaling back of ambition from "we want to be biggest third party!" to "3rd maybe?" then "but probably 5th I guess." and "yeah we're 8th currently ;___;"
Systems_id
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As if we needef further proof that Sega is worthless. Hard to believe this is the same company this is the same company responosible for Panzer Dragoon, Sonic, Shining Force, Jet Set Radio, Skies of Arcadia and other awesome titles. The DC really took it out of them I suppose (of with years of losses
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A Black Falcon
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It's definitely interesting to see such a critical interview, for sure... but yeah, with Sega's recent performance (since the DC failed), it probably deserves it... there have been a few good games, but nowhere near as many as there used to be.
I hate to say it, but I think Sega needs to start laying off people who are consistently unproductive. Sure, Sega might lose some big names, but what difference does it make if they aren't producing anything worth a shit, anyway? You shouldn't keep people on who made a smash hit back in the day if they haven't done it in 5 to 10 years and there's little hope of them doing it again anytime soon.
This is opposite of Nintendo. While I believe that Nintendo would be very reluctant to let go of someone like Shigeru Miyamoto, I do think they'd do it if the circumstances were ripe for it. Rare made a shitload of big, highly selling, system-selling games for Nintendo, but after a few years of unacceptably low productivity (or, negative productivity), they were let go.
This is opposite of Nintendo. While I believe that Nintendo would be very reluctant to let go of someone like Shigeru Miyamoto, I do think they'd do it if the circumstances were ripe for it. Rare made a shitload of big, highly selling, system-selling games for Nintendo, but after a few years of unacceptably low productivity (or, negative productivity), they were let go.
Stoney Mason
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MegaTen said:
Yeah man, why did he have to be all journalistic and shit! He should have just kissed his ass cuz Sega rocked the house like 10 years ago.
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MaddenNFL64
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Yeah, I could see Nintendo letting go Miyamoto, if he came up with a few ideas that tanked. I think they run a strong business, but they're also assholes in that arena. Glad they make some good games I enjoy, or i'd probably hate their guts :\.
Angelcurio
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Someone needs to be harsh and directly ask them why they dont delay Sonic next gen until it becomes a proper next gen title.
Now, if they announce an Afterburner port for PS3 with SIXAXIS funtionality i would shut up my mouth
Now, if they announce an Afterburner port for PS3 with SIXAXIS funtionality i would shut up my mouth
Seriously what the **** is up with all of the Sega hate? Are you people not paying attention to Ryu ga Gotoku, Sega Rally Revo, Virtua Fighter 5, Sonic and the Secret Rings, Seaman 2, Aftur Burner Climax, Psy Phi, etc? Ah, but I forgot that GAF likes to constantly bitch about things over and over just for the sake of it.
Stoney Mason
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It's almost impossible to envision Sega in one of the top tiers spots as a game maker in the future so in that respect its fun and sad at the same time to read their delusions.
They simply aren't funded the same way they use to be which is part of the issue. They are no longer a pet project and given tons of money (which was a great thing for us gamers because they made great games)
They are pretty much a nostalgia company at this point, relying almost exclusively on brands like Sonic, Monkey Ball, VF 5, and that's not what Sega use to be in the good old days. Even up to the Dreamcast Era.
When the market changes you have to adapt with it and Sega is now one of the slowest companies around when it comes to adapting to changing market conditions. Capcom is the new Sega as its often been posted.
I'm still buying Phantasy Star Universe.
They simply aren't funded the same way they use to be which is part of the issue. They are no longer a pet project and given tons of money (which was a great thing for us gamers because they made great games)
They are pretty much a nostalgia company at this point, relying almost exclusively on brands like Sonic, Monkey Ball, VF 5, and that's not what Sega use to be in the good old days. Even up to the Dreamcast Era.
When the market changes you have to adapt with it and Sega is now one of the slowest companies around when it comes to adapting to changing market conditions. Capcom is the new Sega as its often been posted.
I'm still buying Phantasy Star Universe.
PistolGrip
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Stoney Mason
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MegaTen said:
PistolGrip
sex vacation in Guam
You guys are being a bit harsh. Sega is trying to adapt. Last I heard they had crazy amount of of titles in the works for 2007 (117 link ).
Of course they have been on a extreme downhill since DC's demise but give them some time. For example, VF5 should be a huge hit worldwide and titles like PSO and Sonic will not be far behind on branding alone. Along with the new IPs in the works, they should have a pretty healthy future.
PSP: 29 Titles
PlayStation2: 28 Titles
PlayStation3: 17 Titles
Nintendo DS: 17 Titles
Xbox 360: 14 Titles
Wii: 7 Titles
Gamecube: 2 Titles
Game Boy Advance: 2 Titles
Xbox: 1 Titles
Of course they have been on a extreme downhill since DC's demise but give them some time. For example, VF5 should be a huge hit worldwide and titles like PSO and Sonic will not be far behind on branding alone. Along with the new IPs in the works, they should have a pretty healthy future.
PSP: 29 Titles
PlayStation2: 28 Titles
PlayStation3: 17 Titles
Nintendo DS: 17 Titles
Xbox 360: 14 Titles
Wii: 7 Titles
Gamecube: 2 Titles
Game Boy Advance: 2 Titles
Xbox: 1 Titles
Community Forum
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Well I have a list too...
Virtua Quest, Shadow the Hedgehog, Super Monkey Ball Adventure, Shining Tears, Amazing Island, etc.
Sega just publishes more and more shit in between the actual GOOD games. That's what I complain about. The Sega label should mean something more than branded outsourced shovelware.
Virtua Quest, Shadow the Hedgehog, Super Monkey Ball Adventure, Shining Tears, Amazing Island, etc.
Sega just publishes more and more shit in between the actual GOOD games. That's what I complain about. The Sega label should mean something more than branded outsourced shovelware.
PistolGrip
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elostyle said:
Can you finish translating? Please...
Stoney Mason
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MegaTen said:If you honestly think those games I listed arent going to reflect what Sega is still capable of, then I guess you'll be the one missing out.
I like the old Sega but keep living in that fantasy world in your head where everyone is playing Genesis games and Dreamcast games and Sega rules the roost with innovative and unique titles. I'm sure it's cozy and comforting in that space.
Stoney Mason
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Tieno said:
That.....was.......quite.......a.......burn......
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Stoney Mason said:It's almost impossible to envision Sega in one of the top tiers spots as a game maker in the future so in that respect its fun and sad at the same time to read their delusions.
They simply aren't funded the same way they use to be which is part of the issue. They are no longer a pet project and given tons of money (which was a great thing for us gamers because they made great games)
They are pretty much a nostalgia company at this point, relying almost exclusively on brands like Sonic, Monkey Ball, VF 5, and that's not what Sega use to be in the good old days. Even up to the Dreamcast Era.
When the market changes you have to adapt with it and Sega is now one of the slowest companies around when it comes to adapting to changing market conditions. Capcom is the new Sega as its often been posted.
I'm still buying Phantasy Star Universe.
You really can't make it much clearer than that. They've lost touch with what current gamers want. The Sonic games that they put out aren't doing anything to help their floundering image (shadow the hedgehog? Guns? Really?) Very few of their new IPs have garnished any interest (even though I'd play through a sequel to Condemmed). Monkeyball isn't a large seller. Virtua Fighter, while very competent, isn't a large seller. They've tried to revive a couple IPs like Shinobi and Outrun, but those didn't work too well for them.
I really wouldn't know what to do If I was in a CEO position for Sega. I'd want to make a big push with their RPG properties like Shining Force and Panzer Dragoon RPG, maybe throw out something from left field like a sequel to Sword of Vermillion. Maybe work with a really nice followup to Jet Set Radio, or one of their arcade properties like Sega Rally or Daytona. SOMETHING that would get them back in the black so they can create new, original games.
Sega is quickly approaching the point that SNK was at back in the late 90s. I think that Phantasy Star is going to be one of their last major attempts to bring a title that can generate revenue. If that flops, or becomes a game that is so broken by hackers that no one plays, we could see a Sega that needs to be purchased by someone like EA, Activision, Capcom, or Microsoft to stay alive...
sugarhigh4242
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i still like Sega's approach to game design.
some new franchises would be welcome from them.
some new franchises would be welcome from them.
Stoney Mason
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GhaleonEB said:
Where did he ask about profits? He referenced their declining position as a software publisher on the video game charts. And the Sega response was "somehow magically" they would reverse trend and leap from #8 to #3. What Sega hits are tearing up the charts constantly in this country? Or discounting sales what innovative titles are Sega bringing into this market currently that people should look to them as an innovation leader?
jarrod said:
...but SNK was able to be bought from the Pachinko mafia, before they put all of SNKs IPs into hentai games for cellphones.
You watch. Next thing you know, you're gonna see Sonic cotton candy machines, Sarah and Pai in a hardcore "virtual callgirl" sim, and Super Monkey Pachinko.
ferrarimanf355
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I honestly think Virtua Fighter 5 would do good on the X360, but that's just me.
I always love it when a gaming company head is revealed as not playing games much at all either. When Miyamoto says the same things it angers me. Sometimes a Game Designer can learn a lot from other successful products.
Whats the point in you being the company head if you don't really play games much? You obviously have absolutely no idea where the market is going. This is revealed by nonsense like the mobile phone gaming market exceeding revenue of console games?! Hahaha what a joke. The only reason theyre seeing profits is because theyve just ported over Sonic 1 to Mobiles, and god knows how much money they make off of Sonic ports. I give the mobile phone games market only a few years before it disappears, with mobile phones being more like pocket pc's than relying on specialised mobile game code. If he'd said DS, that would make sense in relation to Japan, but surprise surprise, it seems Sega has shit all in development for the DS!
Stoney Mason
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Luckett_X said:
To be fair when your the head of a company its more about the business aspects of running a company. You assume he has underlings he trusts to actually be playing the games and such and reporting back.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
it's a reminder of the sad state of games journalism when i actually bristled at reading these hard questions, then caught myself and realised that they should have been asked. i'm too used to press release interviews and softballs.
so, the only game i can recall besides yakuza is condemned. which studios were responsible for those two? or is the old sega studio system evaporated into a more monolithic 'sega' now?
so, the only game i can recall besides yakuza is condemned. which studios were responsible for those two? or is the old sega studio system evaporated into a more monolithic 'sega' now?
Stoney Mason
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mattiewheels said:
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