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Sega, CSK Growing Apart? - True Red 11/26/02
From IGNCube:
Sega and its parent company may be distancing themselves.
Sega plans to sell the majority of its stake in parent company CSK by the end of the fiscal year, signaling the beginning of a possible separation between the two companies, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported Saturday. The 5.9% stake to be sold would amount to around 10 billion yen (around US$83 million) at current prices, and would be purchased entirely by CSK.
Such a move would end cross-shareholding between the two companies. Though CSK officials have said that the company plans to hold on to its 22.8% stake in Sega for time being, it is believed that the motivation behind CSK's maintenance of its Sega holdings is due to the company's slumping stock price. CSK has recently announced plans to narrow the focus of its business, and many analysts have predicted that it will sell its Sega stock when the market price increases.
Relations between the two companies have been distant since the death of Sega Chairman and CSK founder Isao Okawa, who was a strong supporter of Sega's business. Where Sega would go in the future without CSK's support is an interesting point to ponder, but when or even if CSK might let go of its holdings remains an entirely open question.
Source: IGNCube |
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The Sonic and Tails Spinner - True Red 11/25/02
A note on Lara-Su from Ken Penders - True Red 11/24/02
In response to a post on his message board, Ken Penders had this to say about Lara-Su:
Also regarding the character of Lara-Su, while that may have been an alternate version of her[in Sonic #106-109], she is now an established character and will return sometime after issue #125.
Those of you hoping to see the ''real'' Lara-Su will seemingly get your wish.
Source: Ken's Comic Book Stories & Art |
SatAM & Archie Items on Ebay - True Red 11/24/02
SA2B in Gamecube Top Ten Sellers - True Red 11/24/02
From IGNCube, these are sales results starting from the release of the Gamecube last year:
Source: IGNCube |
Roller Roller scans. - Puck 11/21/02
EXE commercials - Puck 11/21/02
Well, Capcom of Japan now has two new EXE3 commercials up on their site. Its MPEG format, but its worth it.
Movies
Source:Megaman Outpost
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Capcom of Japan renovates again. - Puck 11/21/02
| Along with the other renovations Capcom of Japan has done to their site, as posted earlier, they have renovated their Megaman Battle Network/Rockman EXE site. Check it out!
Capcom of Japan EXE site |
Sega of Japan Rethinks Strategy - True Red 11/21/02
From Gamers.com:
Sega recently held a press conference at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the results of the first half of the fiscal year are a little less than stellar.
Tetsu Kayama, COO for Sega Japan, commented on several points, including the performance of the Sega Sports brand. Kayama explained that Sega Sports lost 6 billion yen this half as a result of Sega's overconfidence. For example, only about 400,000 copies of NFL2K3 have been sold from the original shipment of 1 million copies. NBA 2K3, however, showed stronger sales of about 500,000 to 600,000 units.
Counting all ten of Sega's development studios, the company made a net loss of 1.5 billion yen this half. Sega is currently considering a business plan for the next fiscal year that will include fewer titles and genres to hopefully break even at 11 million yen. Projected sales say that 3 of those million will come from the homeland, with 6 million coming from North America and an extra 2 million from Europe.
To cut costs, Sega is considering withdrawing from the NCAA franchise and concentrating on only four major sports. Additionally, sports titles for the GameCube may be cut entirely as a result of lower sales and increased production costs. To increase potential sales, Sega is also considering expanding "Entertainment Titles" (such as Sonic or VF4) to all consoles instead of just one.
Of course, these decisions are pending as Sega debates them internally. Kayama says to expect announcements next month.
Source: Gamers.com |
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New Cell Phone Game - True Red 11/19/02
There's a new Sonic cell phone game out in Japan. You can see pics of it at Sonic Team's site right here.
Source: Sonic Team |
Sega offering games via RealNetworks - True Red 11/19/02
From XenGamers:
Sega has signed an agreement with RealNetworks to begin offering classic games for the PC through a broadband service entitled RealOne Arcade. For the first time gamers may now download the official versions of four classic titles to their PC with the debut of the Sega Channel on RealOne Arcade (www.realonearcade.com/sega/). Additional Genesis games are scheduled to be offered on a regular basis. Gamers may try free demo versions of each game and may purchase the full version, which will include complete game features and functionality, for $14.99 each to permanently add it to their RealOne Arcade library. The Sega Channel will debut with four titles including Sonic the Hedgehog and Ecco the Dolphin. Sega Classics software lineup will also include: Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Columns III, Phantasy Star II, Shinobi III Return of Ninja Master, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Toejam and Earl, Vectorman, and Virtua Fighter 2.
"RealOne Arcade provides new opportunities for the gaming industry to unlock their archives as well as a simple and compelling platform for Sega enthusiasts to play their all-time favorite games," said Ted Woolsey, Business Development Director, Games Division, RealNetworks, Inc. "We look forward to working with Sega.com to launch additional games for the PC and provide a seamless experience for an entire new generation of gamers."
Source: XenGamers |
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Sonic Mega Collection Review - True Red 11/16/02
Megaman Battle Network to go on Bandai Wonderswan - Puck 11/14/02
| The popular Megaman Battle Network series, or Megaman EXE, if some prefer, is supposedly coming to the Bandai wonderswan.
While this is good news, Bandai Wonderswan is not currently out in America. So it makes it all the harder for US fans to get this game.
Source: The Magic Box
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Capcom of Japan Site Renovated - Puck 11/14/02
| Capcom of Japan recently renovated their site. It now has a page devoted to MMEXE3. Check it out!
http://www.capcom.co.jp/ |
Sonic Mega Collection Review, Movie, and Screens - Neon Chaos 11/14/02
Sonic Mega Collection Ships for GameCube - True Red 11/12/02
From SwirlVision
SAN FRANCISCO - (November 12, 2002) - SEGA(R) of America, Inc. today announced the release of "Sonic Mega Collection(TM)" for the Nintendo GameCube(TM). "Sonic Mega Collection" is a "must have" for long time fanatics and newcomers to the series alike, featuring seven classic Sonic The Hedgehog(R) games from the SEGA Genesis(R), five additional unlockable games and a Sonic museum filled with art, comics and more.
"Sonic Mega Collection" includes seven of the most-loved Sonic games of all time, including: "Sonic The Hedgehog(R)," "Sonic The Hedgehog(R) 2," "Sonic The Hedgehog(R) 3," "Sonic & Knuckles(TM)," "Sonic 3D Blast(TM)," "Sonic The Hedgehog(R) Spinball (TM)" and "Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine."
"A new generation of fans have recently discovered what us older gamers have know forever - that Sonic rules!" said Mike Fischer, vice president of entertainment marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Now old-school gamers like me can relive some of the most influential games of all time, and new fans of the series can experience all the classic games that made Sonic a superstar!"
Loaded with hyper-speed ring collecting fun, "Sonic Mega Collection" features SEGA's mascot and all his friends in some of their greatest adventures ever. The game also includes a collection of comic, concept and cover art and many more surprises.
"Sonic Mega Collection" is rated "E" for Everyone and is available at retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $39.95.
Source: SwirlVision |
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Sega Signs Sweet Deal - ChibiBecca 11/4/02
From XenGamers:
Sega has signed a two and one-half year contract that will allow House of Brussels Chocolates to manufacture a special Sonic the Hedgehog candy bar. Brussels plans to launch the candy bar in early 2003 with initial distribution to retailers like convenience stores and video outlets.
"The development of a Sonic the Hedgehog candy bar marks an important new focus for House of Brussels Chocolates," said Grant Petersen, Chairman of House of Brussels' parent company Green Fusion. "While we will continue to produce the high quality, premium chocolates that has gained a high reputation in Canada and the United States, we now will be making a chocolate aimed at the untapped dynamic youth market. This market is significantly larger than our current adult focus and with a product that all the youth recognize, it is assured of becoming a major marketing success. All of the taste tests that we have conducted on our new Sonic the Hedgehog candy bar have been overwhelmingly positive."
Source: XenGamers |
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Sonic #120 Spoilers - True Red 11/4/02
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #120
Written by Karl Bollers, Romy Chacon and Ken Penders, art by Steven Butler, Art Mawhinney, Jim Amash, Pam Eklund, Dawn Best and Penders.
"She's Gotta Have Him." How far will a woman go to get a man's attention? Sonic finds out when love struck Mina the Mongoose joins the Freedom Fighters. "The Royal Signet." Princess Sally remembers Julayla, her late mentor, in this heartwarming tale. "In the Beginning." Julie-Su and Mighty reflect upon the good old days with Knuckles, and how they met.
32 pages, $2.19, in stores on Feb. 5.
Source: Comics Continuum |
Sonic Mega Collection US Release Date - True Red 11/2/02
TWO New Animated S&K Productions On The Horizon!? - Psxphile 11/1/02
Posted by the venerable Ken Penders on his messageboard, which it would seem quite a few people missed:
I was approached by one of the producers who had been involved with a Dreamworks animated project about the possibility of an animated Knuckles film based on the comics series. Some initial discussions took place, but because there were was some question as to the availability of the rights, the project went nowhere.
Currently, Sega's contention is that if such a project were to be done, they would want both Sonic and Knuckles involved. This, in fact, is the approach they're taking with the latest animated series currently in production, as well as another animated project currently in development with my involvement.
The only thing I can say at this point is that if the second project does come to pass, besides Sonic, Knuckles, Tails and Doctor Robotnik - which is a given - there's a better than even chance that Sally, Bunnie, Antoine, Rotor, Julie-Su, Lara-Le, Locke, Snively, Crabmeat, Jules, Bernie, Rouge and Shadow will also be featured. And if they can't play a main part in the story, it's also possible Vector, Mighty, Espio, Geoffrey and Hershey will be featured in quick cameo appearances.
I'll release more details when the time is right. Stay tuned.
Those of us who follow SegaSonic know the first production to be the recently announced new Sonic anime project Sega let out of the bag a while back.
There's no guarantee anything will come of it, but it's nice to envision, yes?
Source: Ken's Comic Book Stories & Art |
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