Sega And Sammy Announce Merger Plans

[OuFtb]

Sega and Sammy - Sega's largest shareholder following its buyout of 22.4 percent of the videogames company last year - have confirmed that the two companies are to merge, consolidating forces.
Both companies have been discussing integration for some time, but initial plans were put on hold following disagreements over terms and conditions.

Now the two parties have obviously come to a mutual merger agreement. The merger will result in the forming of Sammy Sega Holdings, which will exist as of October 1 this year and will bring Sega and Sammy together under one roof.

According to reports, executives at the companies expect the merger to save both parties cash.

It's said that Sammy's current solid financial status will combine with Sega's recognised brands to provide Sammy Sega Holdings with a decent launch and build on its presence in the worldwide entertainment market.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/news/news_story.php?id=104975

[Slowride]

eeerrrr......Who the F*ck is sammy?

[Casper]

Eh, I heard this was coming, but really am not too concerned, no biggie in my eyes.

http://www.sammystudios.com/games/index.htm

[OuFtb]

Sammy= Sammy Studios, I didn't notice they didn't add that in the article, sorry.

There actully making The Shield based of the TV show and it actully looks good to me.

[Slowride]

Darkwatch looks awesome. And it's gonna be live. It's not due to come out until spring 2005.

[Brutus]

Very Interesting. I love the Quality over Quantity when it comes to forking out some money for a new game.
There are too many instances where I wait til' a game goes Platinum before I buy it because it just wasn't quite good enough. Maybe with new budget's and that, these two will be able to make their games even better! I'd so dig that!
Anyone know this:
Is Sammy Studios Japanese based?

[Casper]

Is Sammy Studios Japanese based?

Yes, both companies are Japanese based.

[Brutus]

Yes, both companies are Japanese based.
Maybe we'll get some wierd Japanese games from them. My true love are American War games and twisted games. But I do love the occasional twisted Japanese ones.
DOA series... Ninja Gaiden... Umm... I can't think of any other Japanese games on the Xbox.

[Brutus]

Hahahah! I just thought of something! Maybe Sega Sports will team up with Sammy to make the Japanese Population a Live enabled Sumo Game!
Hahahah!

[lllSmokelll]

yea they look quality, its a azurik ripoff!!!!
http://www.sammystudios.com/games/product/iron_phoenix.html