The "SUPER GAME" Strategic Alliance Between Sega and Microsoft

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It's just preliminary but apparently Sega and Microsoft are plotting some sort of "Super Game" collaboration involving a large scale, global series of games based on Microsoft's Azure Cloud Platform and will utilize a wide variety of online game mechanics and IP utilizations.

“This proposed alliance represents Sega looking ahead,” the company’s statement reads, “and by working with Microsoft to anticipate such trends as they accelerate further in future, the goal is to optimise development processes and continue to bring high-quality experiences to players using Azure cloud technologies.”

It added: “Microsoft and SEGA have agreed upon the foundation for this alliance and through mutual cooperation, will look to build further technological evolutions with areas such as the network infrastructure and communication tools required for global online services being a key priority.

“Additionally, by shifting to a next-generation development platform, Sega can effectively adapt to diversifying work styles and potential infrastructural changes.”

Microsoft CVP Sarah Bond commented in a prepared statement: “Sega has played such an iconic role in the gaming industry and has been a tremendous partner over the years. We look forward to working together as they explore new ways to create unique gaming experiences for the future using Microsoft cloud technologies.

“Together we will reimagine how games get built, hosted, and operated, with a goal of adding more value to players and Sega alike.”
Sega is planning to release what it’s calling a “super game” within the next five years, according to a recent presentation.

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