Sega America boss tells Develop about company's aggressive development strategy.

Sega to keep acquiring and opening studios

MCV Staff 11th May 2007 Development News

Simon Jeffery has re-affirmed Sega’s commitment to acquiring the best studios and development talent.

Speaking to Develop and its sister magazine MCV, the Sega of America president and CEO stated that while Sega has already snapped up the likes of Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly and Secret Level, the spending won’t stop there.

"Yes we do plan to acquire more studios in the near future," said Jeffery.

He added: "We will also be opening new studios, but we can’t go into the details at present."

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