namco merging with Sega?

DefMATRIXense · 04-16-2003, 04:51 PM

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The two arcade giants are apparently in talks over a possible merger.

According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Namco has reportedly engaged in talks with Sega over a possible merger. A merger between Sega and Namco would result in the largest video game company in Japan, with sales totaling 350 billion yen ($3 billion), topping Konami's sales figures, which are currently at 250 billion yen ($2 billion). Namco said that the merger would be necessary in order for the company to remain competitive and that a merger would let Namco consolidate many of its current facilities as well as improve its business in international markets. In addition, Namco believes that combining the intellectual properties and development teams of the two companies would also be highly beneficial.

Sega is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss mergers with three of its current suitors, including Sammy and Electronic Arts, which are reportedly interested in investing in Sega or at least doing some sort of tie-in with the company. Sega's board members are reportedly less interested in merging with Sammy due to its focus on pachinko machines, which has delayed talks with that particular company. Sega is expected to make an announcement as soon as the end of this month.

We'll have more as it develops.

I will be damned... if namco merge with Sega/Sammy/EA company lol.. it should be the next new console or the best third party license....

Steel X · 04-16-2003, 05:49 PM

well I heard that Nintendo and Namco are developing on a new Star Fox game for GC...

Banjo · 04-16-2003, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by Steel
well I heard that Nintendo and Namco are developing on a new Star Fox game for GC...

and Sega is currently developing F-Zero for Gamecube.

Steel X · 04-16-2003, 06:05 PM

yeah i heard that too...it will be on arcade and gamecube right?

Banjo · 04-16-2003, 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by Steel
yeah i heard that too...it will be on arcade and gamecube right?

Yup, both.

Nintendo is working closely with Sega on the game.

Steel X · 04-16-2003, 08:22 PM

well what about the relationship between sega and mircosoft? Mircosoft borrowed afew ideas from Sega in development of making the Xbox and Sega has made afew Xbox exclusive games...so what's REALLY gonna happen to Sega in the future? be SHUT DOWN or be owned by some company? i wouldn't be surprised if Mircosoft bought Sega since they ALREADY bought Rare...nothing can beat Mircosoft

illustrator · 04-17-2003, 10:36 AM

don't be suprise - nobody can beat Nintendo's game.

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DefMATRIXense Am I a legendary Link? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami, Florida & Union City, New Jersey Posts: 1,404	namco merging with Sega? News The two arcade giants are apparently in talks over a possible merger. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Namco has reportedly engaged in talks with Sega over a possible merger. A merger between Sega and Namco would result in the largest video game company in Japan, with sales totaling 350 billion yen ($3 billion), topping Konami's sales figures, which are currently at 250 billion yen ($2 billion). Namco said that the merger would be necessary in order for the company to remain competitive and that a merger would let Namco consolidate many of its current facilities as well as improve its business in international markets. In addition, Namco believes that combining the intellectual properties and development teams of the two companies would also be highly beneficial. Sega is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss mergers with three of its current suitors, including Sammy and Electronic Arts, which are reportedly interested in investing in Sega or at least doing some sort of tie-in with the company. Sega's board members are reportedly less interested in merging with Sammy due to its focus on pachinko machines, which has delayed talks with that particular company. Sega is expected to make an announcement as soon as the end of this month. We'll have more as it develops. I will be damned... if namco merge with Sega/Sammy/EA company lol.. it should be the next new console or the best third party license.... __________________ Get smart or you are stupid!

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Steel X Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10,611	well I heard that Nintendo and Namco are developing on a new Star Fox game for GC... __________________

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Steel X Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10,611	yeah i heard that too...it will be on arcade and gamecube right? __________________

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Steel X Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10,611	well what about the relationship between sega and mircosoft? Mircosoft borrowed afew ideas from Sega in development of making the Xbox and Sega has made afew Xbox exclusive games...so what's REALLY gonna happen to Sega in the future? be SHUT DOWN or be owned by some company? i wouldn't be surprised if Mircosoft bought Sega since they ALREADY bought Rare...nothing can beat Mircosoft __________________

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04-17-2003, 10:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
illustrator Love in Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Benbrook Posts: 4,594	don't be suprise - nobody can beat Nintendo's game.