Sega Opens Sega Sapporo Studio, 2nd Development Base in Japan - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 11 January 2022 / 1,385 Views
Sega announced it opened up a new studio called Sega Sapporo Studio on December 1, 2021. It is the second Japanese development base for the company and is based in Sapporo.
Sega Sapporo Studio was formed to secure a high-quality and stable development line in response to the globalization of the video game market. Staff will be hired locally and will design, program, and debug games.
"Sega has accumulated diverse know-how for over 60 years under the policy of creating innovative content and creating new and moving experiences," said Sega president and CEO Takaya Segawa.
"At Sega Sapporo Studio, which will be opened this time, we will utilize these know-how to work on creating works with people who wish to work in the same area, and will play a part in the development of entertainment that can be transmitted from Japan to the world and enjoyed."
The mayor of Sapporo Katsuhiro Akimoto added, "We are delighted to open the Sega Sapporo Studio. We are very reassured to welcome everyone who is active at the forefront of the game industry to Sapporo City, which is working to promote the creative industries."
Thanks, Gematsu.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Good thing, I do appreciate Sega as developers.
It's shorthand for were there because the city of Sapporo is subsidising this
Hey, if we get some good or even just adequate games out of it, I will thank the good people of Sapporo.
Same here I'm just commenting on how in these situations they make out like it's all about the wonderful people and tapping into a skilled workforce at these places when the truth is it usually boils down to who offers the best deal.
That is true. I was just happy about having more Sega studios, but the choice of location yes is because of tax benefits (but in the end it also helps the local community with more qualified jobs).
I 'm currently playing Persona 5 strikers and the phantom thieves have arrived in Sapporo and met the Mayor so now it's becoming clear. this news shows that they had a secret second mission and the impact of the change of hearts has been revealed.
I finished it past month, good game even though the P5 and P5R are much better. Nice plat.
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