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Rumor: Anarchy Reigns Western Release Canceled?

PixelatedMonster.com has received information from a credible source that Anarchy Reigns may not see a release in Western Markets.

This information comes after Platinum Games let fans know that SEGA had delayed the game in North America and Europe only giving "TBC" as the release on SEGAs official website.

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ThePsychoGamer4355d ago

"There will still be ways for you to get it if you know where to go"

Seems more like they are saying even if Sega doesn't localize it, importing the game is still an option.

Dir_en_grey4355d ago (Edited 4355d ago )

It's most likely delayed to revamp the networking aspect of the game for non optic fiber countries.
There were some online multiplay hiccups even when demoed within Japan.

Recent tweet from the developer saying networking was a pain in the ass to work on for non Japanese regions because of how far apart everybody was to each other.

The Japanese Demo drops next week and supposed to have multiplayer, so it'd be nice to check out how good or bad the net code really is.

Venoxn4g4355d ago

please don't joke like that

Ardorme4355d ago (Edited 4355d ago )

I really wish it was a joke.

Hopefully SEGA is going to take it digital but as of right now it sounds like it won't make it to western markets.

It's really unfortunate but makes sense given Bayonetta 2 was rumored to have been canceled many times in the past and Sega has been clear their focus is on Aliens, Football Manager, Total War and Sonic as far as retail products are concerned.

I'd say that if Anarchy Reigns isn't at E3, the source is correct and that the western release has indeed been canceled.

It's also been indicated that the Yakuza series might go back to being Japan-only and Rhythm Thief might not be released in North America as well.

Again, I hope it isn't true but the information provided to me was deemed credible enough to post and the person in question has been reliable in the past.

Neckbear4355d ago

Yakuza, Rhythm Thief AND Anarchy Reigns?

Please let this be false, those are like the best games SEGA could publish this year.

VileAndVicious4355d ago

I really wish Platinum would get with a better publisher. Its not that SEGA is bad per se, but they are bleeding money because of the last few horrible quarters they have have and they really cant afford to take any risks so you really cant blame them.

But hopefully after Platinums work on REvengeance, they shouldnt have a problem finding a new publisher to work with because they are truly a remarkable company.

Infernostew4355d ago (Edited 4355d ago )

Then license the games out to other companies to localize them then. I don't understand how some high profile games are just left to rot overseas when there's a market for them in the US/EU. If Yakuza 5 doesn't get released in the US, I'm raging.

VileAndVicious4355d ago

They could license them but I know at least with Yakuza for instance Sega said that they actually spent more money localizing it then they did on the actual sales.
I guess the real problem is (if you can call it a problem) is we need more open minded gamers. Because as of right now the market is pretty much ruled by western developers that flood the market with military FPSs and TPS.

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SEGA announces Fearless: Year of Shadow

SEGA has announced Fearless: Year of Shadow, a campaign that celebrates Sonic the Hedgehog and his brooding acquaintance, Shadow.

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Sega sells Relic and will cut 240 jobs across UK studios

GamesIndustry.biz writes: "Relic is best known for the Company of Heroes and Dawn of War games, and recently developed the new Age of Empires for Microsoft. Relic will transition to an independent studio and will no-longer be part of the Sega group of studios.

The majority of the 240 job cuts are across Creative Assembly and Sega Europe, while there will be a ‘small number’ cut from Sega HARDLight. There was no mention of other Sega UK studios, including Two Point Studios and Sports Interactive."

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-Foxtrot30d ago

Shame about Creative Assembly, they should have just been allowed to do an Alien Isolation sequel.

just_looken30d ago

It was that garbage coh 3 that did them in only a special team can make a sequel worse in every way even though it was a 10 year gap and the same era.

gold_drake30d ago

I hope they find new jobs in the industry soon.

Jingsing30d ago

Two Point Studios and Sports Interactive probably run on a shoe string budget so that fits into SEGA better lol

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SEGA’s Switch Predecessor: What Happened to the Nomad?

Sega had such a turbulent existence from the mid-90s to when they dropped out of console manufacturing entirely in 2001, it’s understandable if you’ve never heard of the Genesis Nomad.

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