zeroFiveNine
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Microsoft buys capcom and sega, and becomes the Joe Biden of vídeo games.
Microsoft buys capcom and sega, and becomes the Joe Biden of vídeo games.
I’m curious what kind of device this would be. A revolutionary device? Interesting.
Someone on the Daily Express comments section of all places (if you're in the UK you will know what a fucking shit rag this paper is with numerous others) said Xbox to rebrand as SEGA in Japan.
Not a chance in hell, and gamers aren't stupid, it's still an MS/Xbox system at the end of the day, it's popularity would still pale in comparison over there to the PS5 and Switch.
I honestly don't have any idea what to expect. I don't think Sega is being bought. I don't think it's a new Sega console.
MicroSegaThey did say it's a "technical-related" thing with SEGA to go down next week so...outside of them making their own console (SATURN 2 BABEEEEY!!), IF it's something that guy was saying is on the level of PS5 reveal...what other options does that leave?
You'd be surprised how well rebranded console products for other markets have done in the past. SEGA never manufactured the Master System or MegaDrive in Brazil, for example. That was handled by TecToy. But thanks to that those are still arguably the most popular consoles in that country to this day.
Marketing and brand perception has a great way of making people believe what you want them to. IF SEGA were to get branding and distribution rights to XSX in Japan and other Asian regions (Lockhart/Series S rights as well I'd assume), they've already shown they can cater pretty specifically to that region and vast majority of gamers there would associate the system with SEGA rather than Microsoft.
It's not out of the realm of possibility because again, the other options are: they're making their own console from the ground-up (why?), they are making a new powerful arcade board (possible, and I'd like this option personally), or....that's it. It's not a game announcement-related thing according to the Japanese source, it's a technology-related reveal. So it's either one of those three options or the source is lying.
I've heard some rumors of a Saturn Mini and while I'd personally dig it, that doesn't fit the scope of what the source was implying this to be.
You know, I'd forgotten about how well TecToy had done in Brazil with the Mega Drive. Correct yeah they sort of ran away with it down there along with the PS2 still remaining insanely popular as well. Tehcnical team related does also make me think something has to be hardware related. We're told it's not DC2 (I'd just about weep with joy), but that's not to say it won't be a console either *insert planet or moon name here*. It's apparently a revolution, SEGA Revolution? Good name for a system.They did say it's a "technical-related" thing with SEGA to go down next week so...outside of them making their own console (SATURN 2 BABEEEEY!!), IF it's something that guy was saying is on the level of PS5 reveal...what other options does that leave?
You'd be surprised how well rebranded console products for other markets have done in the past. SEGA never manufactured the Master System or MegaDrive in Brazil, for example. That was handled by TecToy. But thanks to that those are still arguably the most popular consoles in that country to this day.
Marketing and brand perception has a great way of making people believe what you want them to. IF SEGA were to get branding and distribution rights to XSX in Japan and other Asian regions (Lockhart/Series S rights as well I'd assume), they've already shown they can cater pretty specifically to that region and vast majority of gamers there would associate the system with SEGA rather than Microsoft.
It's not out of the realm of possibility because again, the other options are: they're making their own console from the ground-up (why?), they are making a new powerful arcade board (possible, and I'd like this option personally), or....that's it. It's not a game announcement-related thing according to the Japanese source, it's a technology-related reveal. So it's either one of those three options or the source is lying.
I've heard some rumors of a Saturn Mini and while I'd personally dig it, that doesn't fit the scope of what the source was implying this to be.
It should be called SegaSaturnX. And MS should forget about their 1st party games in Japan anyway. SegaSaturn was popular thanks to:Someone on the Daily Express comments section of all places (if you're in the UK you will know what a fucking shit rag this paper is with numerous others) said Xbox to rebrand as SEGA in Japan.
Not a chance in hell, and gamers aren't stupid, it's still an MS/Xbox system at the end of the day, it's popularity would still pale in comparison over there to the PS5 and Switch.
Subscribe to SEGA channel to stream your games everywhere and dowload them on selected hadwares. It makes sense.Maybe it's a service that would run on PC, the 3 consoles and mobile and that would feature both new and classic Sega games, in addition to the annoncement of many games from classic IPs following the Sonic Mania and Dotemu way. Like their EA Origin.
Maybe it's a service that would run on PC, the 3 consoles and mobile and that would feature both new and classic Sega games, in addition to the annoncement of many games from classic IPs following the Sonic Mania and Dotemu way. Like their EA Origin. Download based, but also available on PS Now, xCloud and Stadia.
The announcement also seems to be the same day -in addition to Sega's 60th anniversary- that Sony is rumored to have the PS5 showcase, so maybe if they only partnered with a single console is with Sony and not MS.
Sega hasn't been independent in a decade, they belong to Sega Sammy.Soooo... next issue is next week, right?
I can't wait for anything Sega related (as long as they remain independant).
Saw this from the SSG...maybe there's a connection. I'd be super pumped to have access to the catalogs from the Dreamcast and Saturn on the Xbox!
Saw this from the SSG...maybe there's a connection. I'd be super pumped to have access to the catalogs from the Dreamcast and Saturn on the Xbox!
Well that stinks...guess we will just have to wait till next week and see what is announcedIts a fake thats been going around
Looks fake.. has this been confirmed by a reputable source?I
Thank you for pointing that out mr. Obvious. Any other irrelevant "gotcha" comment?Sega hasn't been independent in a decade, they belong to Sega Sammy.
Yeah, it's some stupid streaming crap that nobody wants.Subscribe to SEGA channel to stream your games everywhere and dowload them on selected hadwares. It makes sense.
They own Atlus, so they own the Persona franchise which is pretty big in terms of reception & sales, even globally. They also own the Total War franchise which I think does well and they make Yakuza. Pretty much it really, and even Yakuza isn't that big outside of Japan despite the hype the games get online on forums.Does anyone really care about Sega anymore?
Perdona and Yakuza sells pretty poorly in a Sonyland like Spain. I doubt they are so big outside of Japan.They own Atlus, so they own the Persona franchise which is pretty big in terms of reception & sales, even globally. They also own the Total War franchise which I think does well and they make Yakuza. Pretty much it really, and even Yakuza isn't that big outside of Japan despite the hype the games get online on forums.
It's really hard to get hyped about anything Sega related these days.
Yakuza doesn't do too well either, I'm more aware of Yakuza, Persona was a bit of a guess on my part. I know Persona tends to chart better than Yakuza in the west but looking it up, I see that P5 apparently made 3.2 million in december 2019... But that was since september 2016 across 2 platforms with a new gen refresh. ...So yeah, not exactly setting the world on fire either.Perdona and Yakuza sells pretty poorly in a Sonyland like Spain. I doubt they are so big outside of Japan.
Maybe Yakuza works better but Atlus franchises make 1K-2K here.
How's this revolutionary though? The guy said it's "really revolutionary".Subscribe to SEGA channel to stream your games everywhere and dowload them on selected hadwares. It makes sense.
3) A commercial agreement with Microsoft to rebrand the Xbox in Japan (the less likely one IMO)
Given the hype journalists want to create over smoke and mirrors, I'd say it's one of these options:
1) A Sega Saturn/Dreamcast mini console with X amount of games. (a la snes mini)
2) A new arcade board/machine (probably VR augmented) releasing exclusively in Japan.
3) A commercial agreement with Microsoft to rebrand the Xbox in Japan (the less likely one IMO).
4) Some "Sega Channel" reboot service that plays on every single platform (yes, even Stadia).
I don't have my hopes up, since the PS5 announcement was just a freaking logo and nothing more., so you can't expect something bigger than that.
Are you sure about that?Well, you can definitely rule out #1. All the mini consoles were in reality weak which could barely "emulate" @ 720p decades old games. So making a Dreamcast/Saturn mini would be a huge time investment which does not come cheap.
Dam. In partnership with Sega. The Galaxy gaming console. Yes. Do it.Samsung console. Believe.
Are you sure about that?