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Legend11 on 14 June 2007
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naznatips said:
Legend11 said:

Speaking of Unreal Engine 3, Sega just licensed it on May 16, 2007 and gave out this press release (keep in mind that UE3 isn't avaliable for Wii) (Hmm to me this sounds like *gasp* new games for the 360 and PS3):

http://www.sega.com/corporate/corporate.php?item=pr_20070516a

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (May 16, 2007) - SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced a licensing agreement with Epic Games to adopt the Unreal® Engine 3 for use in several upcoming projects being developed in North America.

"SEGA is pleased to arm our developers with the sophisticated tools contained in Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3," said Simon Jeffery, President and COO, SEGA of America, Inc. "Its versatility and power will help SEGA create incredible gaming experiences."

"Epic is extremely excited to be working with SEGA," said Mark Rein, Vice President, Epic Games, Inc. "SEGA has a long history of innovation and leadership in our industry and we're honored that they've chosen to use Unreal Engine 3."

Details of the projects currently being worked on will be announced later in the year.


Sega also anounced NiGHTS for Wii, a huge budget title and revival of a major franchise.  I agree though that it likely shows them beginning development on something (though it could just be another godawful 3D sonic, again the old IPs deal.  We don't really know enough to discuss that).  I'm pretty bored of this, as it will end in the same way these always do... we agree to disaree.  In my opinion there will be a dryup of PS3 and 360 games in 09 and a boost of Wii games in late 08 by 3rd parties.  Keep in mind I have never said the PS3 or 360 are bad, I like both systems and intend to own both when finances allow, I just don't see the majority of games, or even big budget games, resting on the 2 systems this generation.


Ok I'm a little confused...  Sonic is an old IP but NiGHTS is the revival of a major franchise...  Exactly what is your definition of an old IP and what is a revival of a major franchise?  That one is on the Wii and the other on the 360 and/or PS3?