SEGA Networks

[Mariano]

I dont know if we have an official topic about SEGA networks, but if not here it is now.
SEGA networks is a very important part of SEGA now, so i think it would be better if their have their own topic.
Today they released an inform, it is VERY interesting:


http://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/pdf/release/sgn_presentation_e_20150220.pdf

[Aki-at]

I read that earlier, thinking of posting it on GAF. Maybe the frontpage but I know a lot of readers don't like mobile SEGA news so I didn't.

From the article we can work at that;

- Chain Chronicle has grossed $130 million since release in 2012.
- Puyo Quest is over $100 million
- One of the developer's they've invested in is known to do online PC/console games... Very interesting
- NOAH pass is doing extremely well, will offer comics soon
- We'll be getting 20 new mobile titles from SEGA (15 inhouse) seems to be a decent number without putting all your eggs in one basket
- The Sonic series has been download 143 million times on mobile

So far, so good for them.

[Trippled]

Console quality titles huh...

[Aki-at]

Console quality titles huh...

I laughed at that bit.

[George]

Chain Chronicles is a great title, I just find the battle system to be too casual (guess the audience they want) and easy. But I find the way they progress the story, unlock hundreds of stories and side characters to be really entertaining. I can see a Persona mobile version working wonders.

Maybe SEGA should help port Persona 3: Portable to mobile, it basically strip the game down to a mobile like title.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZNJfugztjM

[Trippled]

I found some The World End Eclipse footage

https://youtu.be/kk7wEMTjX-E?t=19m27s

@George, there is already plenty of Persona mobile games, I don't think Atlus or SEGA would want to port titles made for controllers.
If Atlus get's ever into mobile development, I feel they would develop unique titles.

[Sharky]

If SEGA can own the mobile space and make high quality titles like Chain Chronicles, Sonic Runners and Puyo Puyo Quest then yeah fucking do it. Total War Battles Kingdoms from CA looks damn awesome too... Like, as good as a PC game. I want them to bring out a genuine Super Monkey Ball game, a few hundred levels and the option to buy lives when you run out. Just do it SEGA I would bite. And as I have said before a tamagotchi style Chao Garden and a new Fantasy Zone...

I wish SEGA would make their own tablet, preload it with their games... I'd buy it.

[Sharky]

I found some The World End Eclipse footage

Is that Rieko Kodama on the right? (Phantasy Star/Skies of Arcadia)

[Aki-at]

Is that Rieko Kodama on the right? (Phantasy Star/Skies of Arcadia)

You're only saying that because of the glasses and she's Japanese, aren't you? Haha.

Finally with a GAF account I can post the news of SEGA IS NOT DOOMEEEEED.

[Mariano]

Finally with a GAF account I can post the news of SEGA IS NOT DOOMEEEEED.

Good luck...we will miss you man...

[George]

Aki has posted a really nice article on SEGA Networks' success:

http://segabits.com/blog/2015/03/19/segas-mobile-division-on-track-for-record-setting-revenue/

Good read.

[Mariano]

very nice 

[Aki-at]

Good luck...we will miss you man...

What? I'm not going anywhere haha.

I prefer this place anyway, smaller and more connected community.

[Mariano]

What? I'm not going anywhere haha.

I prefer this place anyway, smaller and more connected community.

I said that because i doubt you are going to survive in NEOGAF XD

[Sharky]

Is that Rieko Kodama on the right? (Phantasy Star/Skies of Arcadia)

You're only saying that because of the glasses and she's Japanese, aren't you? Haha.

...Perhaps. No, but it looks like her, fits the bill... Plus it's an in-house JRPG and that's what she's about.