Creative Assembly is making a first person Alien shooter for Sega. That’s according to Kotaku, which claims to have it on good authority that Aliens: Isolation will be released for both current and next-gen consoles in 2014. It is apparently inspired by games like Dishonored and Bioshock” and uses both …
Read More »Sega gives Steam Machines thumbs up
Last week digital games giant Steam announced plans to launch into the living room. The firm unveiled its own operating system (SteamOS), announced plans for series of ‘Steam Machines’, and even showed off a new controller designed specifically for PC games and genres. Sega went hands-on with the device at …
Read More »Relic Entertainment appoints BigPark studio director as GM
Justin Dowdeswell takes the reigns at Company of Heroes developer
Read More »Sonic to star in CG animated TV series
Sega’s speedy games mascot Sonic the Hedgehog is getting his first ever CG animated TV series. It’s called Sonic Boom and is co-produced by Sega of America and Genao Productions. Kicking off in 2014, the first series features 52 11-minute episodes and will debut on Cartoon Network in the US …
Read More »Layoffs at Sega of America
Publisher confirms small number of redundancies as part of restructure
Read More »Sega of America confirms layoffs
Sega has cut an unspecified number of US jobs as part of ongoing restructuring. Venture Beat received confirmation directly from a Sega representative on the matter, but specifics were largely withheld. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, companies must adapt and adjust in order to compete and succeed in …
Read More »Ella Romanos, Simon Barratt win seats on UKIE board
Nine UK game developers and publishers have won seats on the UKIE board following recent elections. Elected board members include Remode CEO Ella Romanos, Four Door Lemon MD Simon Barratt and Mediatonic’s Geoff Heath. Sega’s John Clark, Microsoft’s Jonathan Grimes, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment’s Spencer Crossley, Mastertronic’s Andy Payne, Activision …
Read More »Atlus CEO upbeat on ‘mutually beneficial’ Sega acquisition
Naoto Hiraoka says Sega is looking to drive awareness of the Atlus brand
Read More »Mike Hayes heads VC’s new games division
Former Sega Europe and America CEO joins Mercia Fund Management
Read More »Sega set to acquire Atlus’ parent company for $141m
Japan publisher acquires Persona, Megami Tensei and others as part of deal
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