SEGAGAGA @ EDGE online

[Christuserloeser]

lordnikon of OnlineConsoles.com posted about an interesting article published by edge-online.com a few days ago:

I would call this the most complete synopsis of SGGG's development cycle available. This is a must read for any sega fan.

I particularly love this translated part from the game:

“Games are nothing more than mere products!” exclaims a member of Sega’s management team. “You examine popular market trends, churn out nearly identical titles, and then you rake in the dough! Imitate our competitor’s top-sellers: that’s the golden rule! Throw away your emotions and become a mindless machine. This is how you make successful games.”

“But I want to make totally innovative games that nobody has ever seen before,” your character pleads.

“Innovation? How foolish! Who will take responsibility if the game flops?”

Also, I find it fascinating that they had a limited budget of 30,000 yen to promote the game (roughly $300 dollars). He invested $200.00 into a wrestling mask, made by a real professional wrestler and wore that around to promote SGGG.


Source: OnlineConsoles.com and edge-online.com

[Darksaviour69]

Nice find Christuserloeser, I have the issue which has the article in it, but hadn't had time to read it

[Mr.Denny]

I also bought this issue when it came out. It's really what made me drag out my Dreamcast again. It's a superb article but I felt somewhat depressed to learn it was never fan translated completely.

It looks like a great game. Thanks for the link.

[Darksaviour69]

well there is this translation project, but its doesn't look like its going to be ready any time soon

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=...72603#comments

[Elven6]

A Sega employee said this? Well that explains everything!

[Blandco]

I was always disappointed that they never finished the translation for this or Seventh Mansion.

Still they are still working on the translation!

Maybe someday they can release it.