Closers – SEGA shuts down Japan server due to third party attacks

Recently, the servers for Closers Japan got attacked by what was a “third party attack”, which led publisher SEGA to shut down the game until early next month. Closers, developed by Naddic Games, launched in Japan in August. The game…

Chain Chronicle – Pre-register now for upcoming Version 2 update

[Pre-register] Today, publisher gumi launched the pre-registration page for Chain Chronicle Version 2. Also known as Brave New Continent, players will be introduced to new high level allies, new weapon types, and of course, the new continent to explore known…

Phantasy Star Online 2 – PlayStation 4 version in 2016 announced

A quick update for Phantasy Star Online 2, SEGA will be launching the online game on PlayStation 4 in Japan in 2016. The PC Windows version will be getting a major update, Reborn: Episode 4, after winter next year, along with a brand…

Soul Worker – Korea publisher confirmed and aims for service soon

First announced for Taiwan and Japan, the domestic deal for Soul Worker has finally been confirmed. Developer Lion Games today announced a publishing contract with SEGA Publishing Korea, with the aim of opening the game later this year. I can’t…

Sonic Runners – SEGA launches new mobile game worldwide

After a soft launch in selected countries, Sonic Runners has officially launched worldwide. The 2D side-scrolling infinite runner is the first free Sonic title created exclusively for mobile by Sonic Team. Featuring Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, players race through an endless…

Closers – Classy action online game heading to Japan next month

The first title of South Korean developer Naddic Games, Closers will arrive in Japan next month, with SEGA being the publisher. This certainly comes as a surprise, since Nexon was expected to publish both in South Korea and Japan. Nevertheless, SEGA…

SEGA – Studio donating revenues to aid Nepal earthquake recovery

SEGA recently announced that it will donate all the revenue from a collection of in-game purchases to recovery efforts stemming from the recent earthquake in Nepal. Four games will be involved, including Phantasy Star Online 2, Puyo Puyo!! Quest, Chain…

Chain Chronicle – New PVP gauntlet mode now available worldwide

SEGA Networks and gumi have announced a new asynchronous multiplayer mode for Chain Chronicle, Sage’s Gauntlet, available fore free right now on both iOS and Android platforms. The Sage’s Gauntlet, a new player versus player mode, enables line defense role-playing…

Phantasy Star Online 2 – Episode 2 arrives for Southeast Asia server

[Game website] The next chapter in the space-spanning world of Phantasy Star Online 2 is arriving soon! Phantasy Star Online 2 gears up for Episode 2, the new chapter where exciting new features and gameplay content will be introduced to the gamers.…

Chain Chronicle – Update brings HD Retina option and new content

Developer SEGA Networks and global publisher gumi have announced the February updates for Chain Chronicle, with the highlights including a new HD Retina display option, as well as story and gameplay content updates. The new features are already live on…

Sonic Runners – Debut game trailer for upcoming mobile game

Scheduled to launch this Spring in Japan for the iOS and Android mobile platforms, the debut game trailer for Sonic Runners was recently revealed. I can’t remember if there was any mobile game based on Sonic the Hedgehog previously, but…

Chain Chronicle – New chapters and characters arrive in latest expansion

Chain Chronicle, developed by SEGA Networks and published by gumi, have announced the latest expansion for the line defense role-playing game Chain Chronicle. The expansion introduces chapters 7 and 8 which are set in the Nine Territories, and also recruit…

Phantasy Star Online 2 – Stage play to celebrate 15th anniversary

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Phantasy Star Online game series, SEGA has prepared a stage play based on the latest game, Phantasy Star Online 2, which was released in Japan in 2012 for the PC and 2013 for…

Chain Chronicle – gumi launching English version starting next month

[Early registration] SEGA Networks, a renowned games company from Japan, has joined forces with gumi Asia, a leading global game studio, to bring the hit mobile line defense role playing game Chain Chronicle to North America, Europe and other markets…