SEGA's "Guess Who's Back" t-shirts helps spread word of the Dreamcast revival

SEGA's E3 booth also gave away some of the coolest swag for Dreamcast fans with "Guess Who's Back" t-shirts, referring to the revival of downloadable Dreamcast games coming to consoles very soon.

[TruthBTold]

If Sega makes another console, which games will support it? Their current games arent big sellers so how can they support the system. They shoudl work first on improving their games and studios, if that goes well than they should try to bring in a new console. I just think its too early for them.

[Agent Smith]

That's "if" they make another console. Since they've been denying about making another console, might as well cash in now.

[crapgamer]

Sonic is still viable, they need to do something with motion controls and or go back to the Side scrolling device. A Sonic Adventure 1 type game or this new Sonic 4 sequel would do well.

Bayonetta is a solid franchise to build on, Virtua Fighter, Jet Set Radio, Panzer Dragoon, Crazy Taxi, Shenmue, Daytona USA, Ecco the Dolphin, Sea man, Space Channel, Choo Choo Rocket, Out trigger, Crazy Taxi. Their is a need for a new Dreamcast or Sega console. I would instantly support it.

[ryuzu]

This article is only about bringing Dreamcast games to PSN/XBL, not a new console. Good for us - I hope that the HD updates are more than jsut resolution changes and lead to better textures and the possibility of extra content and multiplayer. I'd still like to play F355 Challenge!

To think about the console rumor for a moment - firstly I think Sega are nowhere near strong enough at the moment to really push their way into the current market, particularly during a recession.

However, in terms of their publishable games, their big hitters are, on console, Yakuza right now and on PC, Total War and Football Manager.

Most of the other stuff they have isn't really shifting well but is clearly keeping them ticking over. If they were able to develop a console which could a) meaningfully run those big name games, b) revive some old names (Shenmue anyone?) with AAA status and c) produce something which can outsmart the 3 existing names, then maybe Sega could be successful.

I don't think they can achieve those things right now. Ironically, Sega might do best shooting for the handheld space (RIP GameGear). While DS vs PSP rumbles on, the PSP is relatively weak sales-wise and the DS is about to undergo a major transformation while the old DS hardware is well past it's best days. Sega were one of the pioneers of handheld gaming but the market and technology wasn't ready - the market is much bigger and well established now, and a fresh competitor might do well...

If Sega had something to beat the 3DS within the next year or two they might manage to oust the DS from its ubiquitous position.

r.

[EvilBlackCat]

"Well, SEGA may not be making the Dreamcast console anymore, but they certainly know the way to our hearts - with these awesome Dreamcast "Guess Who's Back?" t-shirts.

This awesome fashion/gaming statement is part of SEGA's E3 Dreamcast advertising, to help show off the upcoming (re)releases of Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi on Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network. The console may not be on store shelves anymore, but SEGA is bringing the Dreamcast back via the main download services"

[pippoppow]

Sega coming out with a handheld may be more plausible and if successful maybe come out with a full fledged console later. Sega has a big enough catalog of IPs they can revive and they have made or published some really good games this gen.

I would love for Sega to make a new console. How great would it be for a revived Sega going at Sony like they did against Nintendo gens ago. Both going at each other exclusives for exclusives. They would have to pull an MS and release a year or more earlier than the competition with a $300-$400 price point with 1-2 highly wanted games. I would definitely support Sega if they do release a new console but only if they go all out.

[Agent Smith]

Hell yeah.

[TheColbertinator]

*whips out credit card*

[Kick-Ass]

I havent played anything sega since the Genesis.

[Mista T]

me neither, but then of course I had a snes and a genesis :) good times

[TheAwesomessMan]

Indeed.

[Nathaniel_Drake]

Could this be the Dreamcast games coming onto the PSN and XBLA?

[spunnups]

they are going to bomb. they are better off doing what they do best, make (lately) quality software. BUT, there software cannot carry their console by themselves.

sorry, but there front office is DUMB. fool yourself once, learn from it. fool yourself twice, you are an idiot.

yes i know that's not how it goes and i made it up, sue me

[SpLinT]

maybe you should read the fucking article before commenting on it.

[DigitalHorror81]

I don't think there are truly any plans for new hardware. It's software on Xbox Live and the Playstation Store. SEGA has nowhere near the capital it would take to not only develop the hardware, but to offer it on a worldwide level. I'm a HUGE SEGA fan, and I'll be purchasing quite a few Dreamcast games for the PSN, but as far as new hardware, I'll have to see it to believe it. Personally, they've said that if the Dreamcast died, it would be over.

Software is all they've got now, and software is where the money is.

Horror

[BX81]

I never got into the dreamcast growing up. Did they have any good games?

[UnSelf]

test drive 6

dead or alive 2

indispensable

equaled hrs upon hrs of fun at the time

[john master lee]

Phantasy Star Online
Jet Grind Radio
Skies of Arcadia (The one game I would KILL to have brought back!)
Space Channel Five
Samba De Amigo (x10 better than the new Wii version)

[SKUD]

Its just another SONIC game.

[Claudinho69]

i think the best thing they could is if they get apple to back them up, they cant do it by them self...atleast team wit onlive or sumthin...

[Eklohmyn]

Not a FOURTH console! >=[

[skip2mylou]

give me the NBA 2k and NFL 2k and im a happy man and Power Stone :)

[Ripyealip]

imagine next gen 5 consoles
- PS4
- Xbox 720
- Mega Wii
- Sega Universe
- Apple Iplay

[SpLinT]

i didnt know so many people didnt actually read the articles (or even the preview) before commenting on them

[Ripyealip]

i think people did read the article but talking about the next sega console is more important.

[SKUD]

You must be new to N4G.

[Ripyealip]

nope. what about you?

[Tony-A]

On the front: Guess Who's Back

On the back: Dreamcast September 2010?

Could it be the Dreamcast games from PSN/XBLA? Or am I just seeing two different shirts.

If it were true, I don't think now would be the time.

[ReBurn]

I'm looking forward to the Dreamcast games coming to XBLA/PSN. I'll be buying some Crazy Taxi for sure!

[Fatal Blow]

I think its the downloadable games for psn/xbla

if sega does come out with there console then am definitely buying one as i did back in those days

[Shmotz]

Both Sonic Adventures, Vigilante 8 2nd Offense, Sonic Shuffle, Jet Grind Radio and Crazy Taxi and I'm sold.

Edit: and how could I forget Power Stone!?!

[Spenok]

Nice, looks like ill have some classics to play pretty soon. Heres hopeing they bring powerstone!

[CRAIG667]

To everyone thinking sega are preping a new console i ask,why would they be licensing their top games to xbla and psn if that was the case?

sorry,i loved my dreamcast more than i can tell you but sega are not re entering the console race-fact.