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Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch
Capcom plans to revive dormant intellectual properties following the successful launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which sold over one million copies on its first day. The publisher aims to maximize corporate value by leveraging its back catalog. Meanwhile, Sega has canceled its ambitious "Super Game" live-service initiative due to high risks and operational challenges, though its president still sees business opportunities in the genre. Tencent, however, remains committed to live-service games, viewing them as a "holy grail."
Sega cancelled its "risky" Super Game project as it "would have to grow enormously to match the scale of the service"
Sega has cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" initiative, citing the project's excessive risk and the enormous scale of investment and operations required to match a live-service model. President and COO Shuji Utsumi stated that while the company still sees a business opportunity in live-service games, the current challenges made the Super Game project too risky to pursue. Sega continues to operate live-service titles and remains committed to the genre, unlike some other companies facing similar difficulties.
PSO2 New Genesis brings new gear, a harvest festival quest, and more big Rappy fights this month
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is receiving several updates throughout September, including a harvest festival quest, new gear, and challenging boss fights. Players can expect limited-time events and new missions starting September 2nd.
Phantasy Star Online 2 NGS preps new main story, more missions, and the Super Phantasy Festival event
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is rolling out August updates including a new main story chapter, limited-time missions, and the Super Phantasy Festival event. Chapter 9 of the main story focuses on NPC Lucia and events in the Alter Realm, while the festival celebrates the PSO series' 14th anniversary with rewards and new quests. Additional content like a summer-themed quest and new items are planned for later in the month.
PSO2 New Genesis celebrates its fifth anniversary with freebies, music, and events as it tests an in-game LLM chatbot
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is celebrating its fifth anniversary throughout June and into the rest of the year with various in-game events, freebies, and new content. Sega is also testing an in-game LLM chatbot called the Conversational Mag, allowing players to interact with their in-game Mag via text.
SEGA cancels billion-dollar “super game” project
SEGA has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" initiative, a large-scale live-service ecosystem intended to compete with titles like Fortnite and Roblox. The project, which involved significant investment and restructuring, was quietly confirmed in SEGA Sammy Holdings' fiscal year 2026 earnings presentation. The cancellation reflects a broader industry shift away from chasing live-service trends due to market saturation and intense competition, with SEGA reportedly refocusing on its successful premium game franchises.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis begins its next story chapter and engages more limited-time quests
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis has begun its next story chapter, Chapter 8, which involves a mission to find a missing team in the Alter Realm. The update also includes new abilities for the Slayer class, UI improvements, and a new 14-star weapon series. The month features limited-time quests, including a boss battle against Malignant Luther, an obstacle course, and anniversary celebrations.
Medabots S Frame Arms Girl Crossover Launched
Imagineer has launched a limited-time crossover event in the mobile game Medabots S, featuring characters from Kotobukiya's Frame Arms Girl model kits. New Medabots inspired by Gourai Kai, Stiletto, Baselard, and Hresvelg are available, named Goutenraizer, Sticoletto, Baselarbunny, and Hresvelgr respectively. This event follows previous crossovers with franchises like Digimon, Evangelion, Mega Man, and Zoids.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis engages two limited-time quests and another mission pass
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis has released the second half of its March content update, featuring two limited-time quests: Scorching Fortress Clean-Up and the return of Shadow of the Fallen Star. A new mission pass season offers cosmetics, with additional lockboxes arriving later in the month. Sega is also encouraging player feedback through a survey, offering 50 star gems as an incentive.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis celebrates 12 million registered fans with boosts and freebies
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is celebrating 12 million registered players with a special in-game event. The celebration includes free tickets, login bonuses, lockbox unlocks, and rare drop boosts. The event runs through March 31st, with specific dates for different bonuses.
MV Issue #01 on sale for only $4.99!
Mega Visions Magazine is offering its first issue, Mega Visions Issue #01, for a limited time at a discounted price of $4.99. The issue features coverage of SEGA and neo-retro games, including reviews of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Streets of Rage 4, and Doom Eternal, as well as an interview with Corey Marshall, the voice actor for Ryo Hazuki in Shenmue.
