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business1 month ago•3 min saved

Sega Expands Classics Beyond Consoles with Sega Universe

Sega unveiled Sega Universe, a transmedia initiative to revive and expand its classic IP beyond video games into film, music, fashion, and more. The first phase centers on 2026 anniversary celebrations for nine titles, with no specific projects announced yet. The effort is part of a broader strategy to keep older IP alive across generations, led by a dedicated transmedia head, and follows prior hints of new Streets of Rage and other classic properties.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#business #gaming #ip-revival

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

SEGA Admits Sonic Superstars Fell Short of Expectations

SEGA president Shuji Utsumi expressed disappointment with Sonic Superstars, citing it did not meet expectations despite being generally well-received by players. The game's release coincided with other major titles, impacting its performance. SEGA is focusing on integrating games and movies, with upcoming projects like Sonic X Shadow Generations and a new Sonic movie aiming to enhance the franchise's transmedia presence.

via Nintendo Everything|

#gaming #sega #sonic-superstars

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Dan Houser's New Studio Unveils Exciting Projects: Graphic Novel and Audio Drama

Absurd Ventures, the new transmedia company founded by Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser, has announced its first two projects. "American Caper" will begin as a graphic novel and follows two dysfunctional American families in a world of corruption and crime. "A Better Paradise" is an audio fiction series, described as an existential suspense thriller set in the near future. Houser, known for his work on successful titles like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, left Rockstar in 2020 to establish Absurd Ventures, which aims to create new universes and tell great stories across various mediums.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#a-better-paradise #absurd-ventures #american-caper