5 Reasons Why SEGA's Takeover of Atlus is Good News for Gamers

COG writes - SEGA has just finalized its takeover of Atlus's North American operations - here are 5 reasons gamers should be happy about this acquisition.

[DynoMiteLaserCat]

Just keep Persona coming and everything is gonna be ok....

[Kurisu]

Personic.

[rainslacker]

Shooting Sonic in the head sounds like fun.

[TheCommentator]

Here's one big reason why it might be bad though:

What if Sega does make a Dreamcast 2? If that rumor is true, all of the Atlus library would become exclusive to their new console. That's good for Sega, but bad for gamers who would have to buy a new system to play Atlus games like Persona.

[zeee]

What rumors?

[MercilessDMercer]

Man, the 90's must have been very generous to Sega. How do they still afford stuff like this?

[donwel]

They still make ridiculous bank from the Sonic games even though they've been shit for the last decade or so.

[_-EDMIX-_]

lol, they stated they are talking a break from Sonic until they can get better quality.

[TheColbertinator]

Sega is a brand name still influential in Japan. Toys,accesories,phone games and pachinko slots are still big money makers for Sega over there.

[Segata]

They went bankrupt in the 90s and early 2000's had Sammy buy them. Sammy is a huge Pachinko company in Japan. Also Sonic and Yakuza and that Diva series.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Because they did smart moves last gen and the gen before. Being a software company also means they spend no money on hardware anymore.

They only ship titles to the west that actually can make them money, ie why some Yakuzas didn't come to the west. Fans may not like that, but Sega makes money by also not wasting it.

They bought Relic, Creative Assembly and Atlus. Look at Sega's history and you'll see they've been doing some smart moves for some time now, as to why unlike Capcom..they are not seeking to be bought out or anything of the sort.

They are very conservative and because of that, it allowed them to make greater moves in the future.

Capcom going full blown YOLO with their titles didn't leave them banking...

Consider SFV got low sales, they needed Sony to fund, they need Sony to fund parts of Deep Down, MS to market Dead Rising...

That doesn't sound like a publisher doing great ,that sounds like a publisher that over spent last gen and now they are paying for it dearly.

Look up the moves Sega has been doing, Alien Isolation's success, Altus's purchase, Valkrie Chronicles coming to PC and moving like 700k plus units etc.

They've been doing great things and staying Conservative and banking on those Sonic, Yakuza, RTS games lol

They just got a MASSIVE contract with MS to make Halo Wars 2, really ,really look at how well Sega has been doing. Sure, they are not out their like Capcom, but they are also not bleeding money and desperately seeking outside sources to fund their work.

[bokharij]

I hope they continue to create English dubs.

[Playable_Gamez]

This a good by for sega. Atlus are quality devs

[TheColbertinator]

Worried for Atlus. Sega has the resources to localize but either takes too long or is afraid to localize their properties like Phantasy Star

[FamilyGuy]

Atlus is just better at it, point blank. They're definitely beneficial for Sega to had added to their team.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Well that is why Sega is still in business. Its likely localizing Phantasy Star 2 wouldn't give them a huge return. Remember, its not just about getting it here in the states, its about it selling in the states in the first place.

That is like saying they are um "afraid" to bring Japanese dance rhythm games in the US or EU...

You mean they are worried the market won't give them a return? I mean...consider this same company bought Atlus, Relic and Creative Assembly.

Sega is making the smart choice to not OVER spend on risk that don't give them solid returns. I like the Phantasy Star series and I can't just fault Sega for looking out for Sega, they still need to run a real business you know.

Altus was a good buy for them and I personally would not have wanted another publisher other then Sega buying them. That is an ace team and Sega is a sound publisher.

They don't go out talking YOLO risk like Capcom did last gen. That legit almost cost them their WHOLE COMPANY!

I mean....or did you guys forget that such things can happen when you are over spending and sending every damn game to the west regardless of risk..

http://www.ign.com/articles...

[slappy508]

I just want games to get localised quicker. Hope it helps

[SatanicEyeJesus]

Sega is just a shadow of its golden years, i hope they dont disturb the localisation of atlus stuff for the west.

[tulholdren]

Just keep those Sony exclusives Coming and in a timely manner would be nice.

[About30Ninjas]

Sega taking over a company is like a child molester baby sitting this is a disaster ready to happen

[PhoenixUp]

It'd be nice to see a type of SEGA and Atlus crossover game.

[FamilyGuy]

I feel like all 5 reason were essentially the same reason, that they compliment each other. I fully agree with the article but this five points thing was pointless.

[DivineAssault]

I just hope we continue getting the same amount or more games.