I Heard of a Brand new Sega "Dreacast"2

[contrast]

Hey does any one miss Sega making consoles like the Sega Saturn or the Sega Dreamcast?

I know I do and I also heard a rumor that a new Cosole in in the process somwhere for Sega and itd modeled after the Dreamcast, with the price between the wii and 360. and will launch late 2009 or 2011.:scaried:

So what do you think and/or know?:dancing:


P.s. Go and My thread with see my; Halo! LAN or Tournament? for deatails on the upcoming unoffical AF: HALO LIVE Tournament. I need some more participants! please! thanx!:fruit:

There is a missing "m" in the topic of the thread. Sorry peeps.

[sousuke]

i don't think they'll make 1 its been yrs since last system

[Corwin]

While the Dreamcast did have some fun games, I imagine whatever you saw was a fan based rumor or something like that, Sega said they were getting out of console development after the flop of Dreamcast and so far they seem to be doing well as a 3rd party game designer and I don't think that will change unless one or two of the current gaming giants go bankrupt providing a clear chance for a return, otherwise they aren't going to take the risk again just in order to have a bout w/ bankruptcy

[Dolly]

I'm not expecting much from it.

[Viduus]

I had the pleasure of talking with someone who actually works for Sega (fairly high up on the corporate ladder) at a party a couple of weeks ago, who, after a few drinks revealed some shocking news: There is no new Sega console in the works. They do, however, apparently have a room filled to the top with unopened boxes of every previous Sega consoles.

[Viduus]

Nintendo? Bankrupt? Ahahahahahahahahaha!

Nintendo is worth $1.6 million per employee.

[contrast]

I had the pleasure of talking with someone who actually works for Sega (fairly high up on the corporate ladder) at a party a couple of weeks ago, who, after a few drinks revealed some shocking news: There is no new Sega console in the works. They do, however, apparently have a room filled to the top with unopened boxes of every previous Sega consoles.

I think that is good, but its been surfacing little by little becoming real not fiction. Also pertaining to this fact is what Sega said before "At the current time we are not commenting on weather a new console is in development, however in the future by 4 years later we will see." well and about six to seven years later after the 360 is out for 1 year an 4 months they make a statement Saying that Sega is Stopping all production and pulling out of and making any Console and System Development.
but the fact is some one is making a new console for them unofficial or Top secret? No one knows truly. Other than who ever is making the newly Designed "DC-2" these past years.

So the publishers and editors say otherwise, that its out there some where. ::D:

[AngelKit]

That will be very weird if they made something like that

[Corwin]

I just don't believe it, first Sega Saturn flopped, then the dreamcast got knocked down by the ps2 and later kicked in the head by nintendo and microsofts emergence into the gaming industry, I think they do well as a 3rd party developer, but if they were to go back into gaming they have to have a system out by the end of 1st quarter 2009 that could put the Wii, Xbox360 and the PS3 to shame and a library of 30+ games on the initial release date w/ a minimum of 2 scheduled releases per month to make any kind of headway against the current gaming giants. But let's face it, even if they did, most people aren't going to jump on the bandwagon immediately which means initial sales of a new Sega console wouldn't be close to what they want them to be, and they are going to need more than just a handful of potentially strong titles to convince gamers to purchase a new system after a lot of us beggared ourselves trying to purchase the 3 current next-gen systems. Personally, if you're going to insist on perpetuating this particular rumor, I'd like to see some proof, in the form of some current official statement, not hearsay and gossip or an old interview that said nothing definitive.

[Viduus]

The console market is too dominated by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo to allow another competitor to come in with anything but huge losses. Sega's doing fine as they are, no need to go through another fiasco.

[lemonek]

Never heard of it, but yeah the market is already taken

[contrast]

I just don't believe it, first Sega Saturn flopped, then the dreamcast got knocked down by the ps2 and later kicked in the head by nintendo and microsofts emergence into the gaming industry, I think they do well as a 3rd party developer, but if they were to go back into gaming they have to have a system out by the end of 1st quarter 2009 that could put the Wii, Xbox360 and the PS3 to shame and a library of 30+ games on the initial release date w/ a minimum of 2 scheduled releases per month to make any kind of headway against the current gaming giants. But let's face it, even if they did, most people aren't going to jump on the bandwagon immediately which means initial sales of a new Sega console wouldn't be close to what they want them to be, and they are going to need more than just a handful of potentially strong titles to convince gamers to purchase a new system after a lot of us beggared ourselves trying to purchase the 3 current next-gen systems. Personally, if you're going to insist on perpetuating this particular rumor, I'd like to see some proof, in the form of some current official statement, not hearsay and gossip or an old interview that said nothing definitive.

Well you bring up some defining points, however "rumors" on the net are often true and "the proof is in the pudding" as they say.
I think me and my crack staff here over at UGS are on to a silver thread or lining as it were. I said what they said to us over the years, not much and very vague so then would you be up for buying one? and the fact about the original DC was It got shut down by a crazy staff assigned to Sega which didn't know how to properly PR the console or any other console for the matter. also people were too desperate to get their hands on a ps2 instead of purchase something good and better for Christmas morning. Yes, we as the gamers killed something so magnificent as the DC. But We still show our support to it, the loyal few- rumor or not. It had Block-buster titles under its belt. I don't care if they want to just focus on software only them-selves. Cause if they want to make a new DC they would have somebody do it for them most likely... WE BELIEVE::D:

[Corwin]

I'm still not hearing anything definitive on from you end. Instead it looks like you're trying to promote either Sega or the rumors surrounding it. Do I need to ask if you're being paid to advertise? Because that's the way it seems with the lack of definitive evidence. As for the point about rumors sometimes being true, you have to look at that in context, yes occasionally rumors are true, but with a thousand rumors springing to life on the internet a minute, that statement starts losing credibility. As I could point out any wild, impossible rumor and say that sometimes rumors are true. That's why I requested actual proof in the form of a statement or internal memo from Sega themselves. Until you have some proof I think we can call the time of death for this thread.

[contrast]

I'm still not hearing anything definitive on from you end. Instead it looks like you're trying to promote either Sega or the rumors surrounding it. Do I need to ask if you're being paid to advertise? Because that's the way it seems with the lack of definitive evidence. As for the point about rumors sometimes being true, you have to look at that in context, yes occasionally rumors are true, but with a thousand rumors springing to life on the internet a minute, that statement starts losing credibility. As I could point out any wild, impossible rumor and say that sometimes rumors are true. That's why I requested actual proof in the form of a statement or internal memo from Sega themselves. Until you have some proof I think we can call the time of death for this thread.

Okay, now here is the bit; I stated everything Sega had given us and there is a rumor on it. However I highly doubt they will give us another response on the matter, since they already gave us the information of the matter recently and very vague. I can not say any more other than we true "blue" fans at U.G.S. and If this were paid for why would I post it here? other-wise I would have put it the spam forum. the answer is I was not paid at all. We put it up for anyone who loves Sega and the DC.
and I have to save face for my local weekly news-reel or no one would buy it. and I think some things just never die look at Peter Molynuex he started with Bullfrog and got almost axed, but then came back after selling Bullfrog and Made a name in honor of a pet hamster named Lion, hence; Lion Head studios. And Atari came back from beyond being dead and re-established themselves and now both are successful.They make Millions. and Nintendo nearly died too, the
PlayStation nearly killed them and the SNES, but they came out with the N64 just in time and PR did well, they survived because of the Gamers and their loyalty. the reason main wise of the Dream-Cast dying is the gaming public and Sega's PR group being so screwed up. sending mixed and unreliable signals or messages. I'm not avoiding the thread subject I posted, simply saying its mostly for fans-only and whom ever wants to have a look. There is no promotion other than pure fan base devotion to the DC and Sega.^^


And as a footnote: were legally liable not to divulge any information regarding any sensitive context or subject unless given permission.
Don't ask us do anything we can't do legally. and else wise we won't respond to any further subject of the matter this thread is soon to be out dated and a new thread will be opened For Sega fans and the alike.
and will subject to forum rules.

[Corwin]

It's nice that you're pointing out examples of failing businesses making a return to former glory and new heights but as I stated before it really doesn't explain your fervor in claiming that Sega was coming out w/ a new system. As I said, you have a statement made by your own admission 6 or 7 years ago that talks about the possibility of a new system, but I have seen no proof thus far from the last 2 years for instance. And despite saying that you are legally obligated to not reveal certain information, I'm not asking you to compromise yourself legally, I asking you to provide proof, that if you had, would have been more current and relevant than a statement made over 6 years ago. And you could have just as easily used quotes or documented evidence from anywhere that is more recent, rather than assuming I'm asking you to release proprietary information. If this was just a thread for fans talking about the rumors or possibility of a new Sega console you wouldn't be so vehement in claiming that it was in the works and that any opinion to the contrary was so obviously wrong. As for holding onto information for your newsreel to make it profitable, on the one hand I have to wonder how many if any users on this site actually subscribe to your newsreel, and secondly, if you really wanted people to subscribe you would have teased us with partial information that proved your point but left us with enough questions to want to get your newsreel. The concept being much the same as the one used for magazine covers that entices us to buy them or quotes in the table of contents that make us want to turn to that articles page to read it.

[contrast]

It's nice that you're pointing out examples of failing businesses making a return to former glory and new heights but as I stated before it really doesn't explain your fervor in claiming that Sega was coming out w/ a new system. As I said, you have a statement made by your own admission 6 or 7 years ago that talks about the possibility of a new system, but I have seen no proof thus far from the last 2 years for instance. And despite saying that you are legally obligated to not reveal certain information, I'm not asking you to compromise yourself legally, I asking you to provide proof, that if you had, would have been more current and relevant than a statement made over 6 years ago. And you could have just as easily used quotes or documented evidence from anywhere that is more recent, rather than assuming I'm asking you to release proprietary information. If this was just a thread for fans talking about the rumors or possibility of a new Sega console you wouldn't be so vehement in claiming that it was in the works and that any opinion to the contrary was so obviously wrong. As for holding onto information for your newsreel to make it profitable, on the one hand I have to wonder how many if any users on this site actually subscribe to your newsreel, and secondly, if you really wanted people to subscribe you would have teased us with partial information that proved your point but left us with enough questions to want to get your newsreel. The concept being much the same as the one used for magazine covers that entices us to buy them or quotes in the table of contents that make us want to turn to that articles page to read it.

As I stated earlier I have a "local" news reel and it is weekly however I'm not here to advertise. I said it to make you aware of the fact we are trying to promote the community at AF, its been just recently launched. We do believe some one is out there making it or a prototype, but that is our opinion and we are entitled to our opinion. By the First Amendment of our Civil Rights under the United States Constitution we all have the Freedom of the press, and Freedom of speech and Freedom of religion. So further more you ask as if your demanding that Sega speaks with you immediately, I doubt they would and they won't repsond just on any one's will but thier own. As well they don't talk to just anybody, we and Sega both have very strict guidelines and rules we must follow or chaos will ensue, literally sue.

Subject is Closed.

[Corwin]

It must be nice to just claim the subject is closed and throw around your constitutional rights like I'm trying to deny them. Also you know I'm not demanding that a Sega rep speak with me to confirm or deny this rumor. All I've been saying is that you are going on about a statement that was made 6 or 7 years ago and has no current proof to back up anything that you are saying. I did not claim you were advertising, I simply wondered if I should ask if you were being paid to advertise for Sega or your newsreel, it was a thought I had that I chose to write down. I know you are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine, so trying to make your post look like I'm trying to inhibit your freedom of speech or deny you your opinion is fruitless because anyone who reads this thread would see that I'm simply expressing my opinions in regards to the topic, not infringing on your rights or opinions. All I have done is ask for proof, specifically what proof you have that makes you think Sega is building a new console besides a press release made several years ago that may no longer be relevant to their current business model. So next time you want to try and make it seem like you are taking the high road, reread the posts first that you believe are attacks on your personal opinion or rights and make sure that you aren't going to come across like an ass when you take your "righteous" stand.



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