Extract from ‘Computer And Video Games’.Sega Europe’s 2003 release list has been leaked, according to various reports on the Internet. If accurate, a broad range of hitherto unannounced titles is on its way to all next-gen formats by the end of the year, including some big-name sequels. With Sega Europe having just effectively re-opened for business as a European publishing force, the leaked information, if true, is likely to cause rather painful internal headaches. Here’s the ostensible list of Sega Europe’s forthcoming titles in full:
Phantasy Star Online – Xbox (May 16) Virtua Fighter 4 – Evolutino – PS2 (July) Otogi – Xbox (August) Puyo Pop – PS2, Xbox, GC (August) Phantasy Star Online Card Battle – Xbox, GC (October) Altered Beast – PS2 (October) Initial D – PS2 (October) Headhunter 2 – PS2 (October) Giant Egg – GC (October/November) Sonic Hero – GC (November) Sega Rally 3 – PS2 (Q1 2004) Mister Golf – PS2 (Q1 2004) Management Soccer – PS2 (Q1 2004)
We contacted Sega Europe for confirmation, but a spokesperson would only tell us: “This is a rumour and we don’t comment on rumours.” But sources are already insisting upon the verity of several of these titles.
The prospect of a new Headhunter title, Sega Rally 3 and more Sonic fun has certainly got our juices flowing. Expect more to be revealed in the run up to E3 – as ever, we’ll keep our ears firmly to the ground.
