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Japanese publisher Sega is assessing whether it can make HD remasters of Shenmue 1 and 2. On the firm’sSega Centralchannel, Dan Sheridan – Sega Europe’s community manager – said that the firm is wants to release the aforementioned remasters. He did not, however, that licensing issues may put the brakes …
Read More »Curve, Soedesco, Green Man Gaming and more on the hunt for indie games at next week’s Interface
This year’s Interface line-up has been bolstered by the addition of Green Man Gaming, Curve Digital and Soedesco. The companies join major UK publishing names already confirmed for the event, including Sega, Channel 4, Plug In Digital and KISS, who are all looking to find the next independent hit. Green …
Read More »Persona developer Atlus splits with Western publisher NIS America
‘It was very difficult for NIS America to establish an equal-partnership with Atlus’ following Sega buyout of studio, CEO and president reveals
Read More »Mod support heading to Sega Mega Drive games on Steam
Publishers are typically quite precious about their retro properties, which makes Sega’s latest announcement somewhat of a welcome surprise. The company is releasing a free Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub on Steam on April 28th, and is features include Steam Workshop support. The new-look system is based on a bedroom …
Read More »Sega enables legal modding of console games with Mega Drive emulation hub
Steam Workshop support will allow players to modify retro games such as Ecco the Dolphin, Golden Axe and Streets of Rage
Read More »Sega seeking indie hits at next month’s Interface
Japanese publishing giant Sega is the latest publisher to sign up to our upcoming Interface event, and will be looking for new titles to bring to market. Interface will take place at St Mary’s Church, Marylebone, London on Thursday, May 5th. The event centres around a private one-to-one meeting system …
Read More »Sega signing games at Interface next month
Sonic publisher seeking indie titles in London on May 5th
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Sega merchandise
For the past 30 years, Sega has endured ups and downs, to put it mildly. It may never return to its ‘90s glory days, but it is currently enjoying a new lease of life on PC and mobile. Sega has revitalised its iconic character Sonic, created in 1991, by launching …
Read More »Sega to publish War Child compilation due this summer
The upcoming War Child video game compilation will be published by Sega and could even come to retail. The title is due out this summer and includes games made from Halo developers 343 Industries, Total War firm Creative Assembly, Worms makers Team17, Stealth Inc creators Curve and many more. The …
Read More »Sonic Team head returns to US to establish development ‘hub’ for franchise
Producer Takashi Iizuka originally helped found Sega Studio USA in 1999
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