Sega Sammy’s games business loses $20 million

By: Connor Sheridan Sega Sammy’s consumer business is still losing Yen, but the rate of hemorrhage has slowed, according to the company’s second quarter 2012 financial statement. Its consumer segment (which includes video games as well as toys) posted lower sales but also lower losses compared to the same period ended June 30 of last year, in a statement indicative of overall improving health for … Continue reading Sega Sammy’s games business loses $20 million

Total War: Rome II coming in 2013

By: Jane Douglas Total War publisher Sega has announced Total War: Rome II for launch next year. The PC game, sequel to the lauded 2004 strategy title Rome: Total War, remains in the hands of The Creative Assembly. Sega’s announcement promises the series’ signature mix of real-time and turn-based action in Ancient Rome, with “tens of thousands” of troops clashing in “bone-splintering detail” as you … Continue reading Total War: Rome II coming in 2013

Platinum’s Anarchy Reigns Gets Delayed

By: Lauren Alessandra   (@fozzness) For those of you hoping to get your ‘Anarchy’ on in July, you might have to wait a bit longer as Platinum Games has just listed Anarchy Reigns’ Western release date as ‘To Be Confirmed’, although it’s not quite as bad as you might think. Apparently the work on the actual title is finished, Sega has decided to delay the game … Continue reading Platinum’s Anarchy Reigns Gets Delayed

Aliens: Colonial Marines Delayed, Ships Early 2013

By: Colin Tan (@unartifex) Aliens: Colonial Marines has slipped into 2013. Elusive little thing isn’t it? Much like those slimy xenomorphs the sci-fi horror series is known for. Colonial Marines was set for release this Spring, which has now come and gone, and was then pushed back for a Fall 2012 release. Publisher Sega have announced today that it is once again pushing the release … Continue reading Aliens: Colonial Marines Delayed, Ships Early 2013

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 Japanese Release Date Revealed

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2’s official Japanese release date was revealed in a trailer, with the game releasing mid-May on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. This Episode is the sequel to Episode 1 which was released nearly 2 years ago and was met with relatively mixed reviews. The release of the iOS and Android versions will hopefully be within a few months of … Continue reading Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 Japanese Release Date Revealed