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Netflix and SEGA announce Crazy Taxi and STRANGER THAN HEAVEN films, Sonic the Hedgehog animated series
Netflix will develop film adaptations of SEGA‘s Crazy Taxi franchise and STRANGER THAN HEAVEN game, and a new animated Sonic the Hedgehog kids’ series, the companies announced. The Crazy Taxi film will be written by Dan Gregor and Doug Man, who were behind the 2025 reboot of The Naked Gun, with Original Film’s Neal H. Moritz and Toby Ascher and SEGA’s Toru Nakahara set to produce. The STANGER THAN HEAVEN film will be produced by Toru Nakahara.
Sega's President Says There's Been an Increase in Fans Who Don't Play Its Games
Sega president and COO Shuji Utsumi says the company has experienced an uptick in fans who don’t actually play the games it develops and publishes. In a September 7 interview with Nikkei Gaming, Utsumi discussed the company’s current “transmedia” strategy, which has seen some of its biggest franchises — such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona, Yakuza, etc. — cross over into the worlds of film and television to expand their brands across multiple different mediums.
Ubisoft CEO suggests there are pros and cons to Sony's plan to end the production of discs, 'but I think it will not disturb the industry too much'
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot doesn't think Sony's decision to retire the production of physical game discs will have a considerable impact on the industry. Guillemot's comment comes from an earnings call following the release of its first-quarter 2026-27 sales (via VGC), during which the CEO was asked if Sony's plan to end disc production starting January 2028 could have a positive or negative effect on the future of the games industry.
'A Digital Shift Is Crucial': SEGA to Prioritise Digital Sales, But Won't 'Completely Abandon' Physical | Push Square
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi has commented on the company's view on how it'll be distributing its games moving forward. In an interview with Famitsu (translated via Google), Utsumi expresses a desire to make the publisher a more global entity, and cites digital games and the PC platform as growth areas to help it achieve that. "When it comes to titles we call 'full games' for consoles and PCs, we believe that a digital shift is crucial," Utsumi says.
Sega president says 'we still value the culture of physical media' but 'believe that a digital shift is crucial'
Sega president Shuji Utsumi has addressed the controversy surrounding Sony's decision to end the production of game discs in 2028, acknowledging the importance of physical media but that the digital shift is «crucial.» In a recent interview with Japanese publication Famitsu (via Eurogamer), Utsumi explained that the digital market needs to be cultivated and Sega believes in bolstering digitalisation.
Sega Europe vet Jurgen Post steps down as West Studios COO, Rovio's Alex Pelletier-Normand taking his place
The COO of Sega Europe's West Studios, Jurgen Post, is stepping down and being replaced by Rovio's Alex Pelletier-Normand (pictured). In a press release – following GamesIndustry.biz spotting signs of Post's departure via Companies House – the publisher said that Pelletier-Norman would be taking on this new role in addition to his current position as CEO of the Angry Birds maker. Post will be remaining at Sega Europe in an advisory position.
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