Sega has announced that it will be closing some of their game studio’s. So far the studio’s which were named are France, Germany, Spain, Australia and Benelux.
Jurgen Post, COO of Sega Europe said in its statement:
“Sega is entering a new and exciting phase that will position the company as a content led organisation maximising sales with strong and balanced IP such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Total War, Football Manager and the Aliens franchise”
Koch Media will take over sales and distribution duties in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France and Spain for there packaged goods, and Level03 Distribution and 5 Star Games, will take over the distribution across Benelux and Australia. This will come into effect on July 1st 2012.
Also said was:
“The company will benefit from a clear focus and realigned strategy for our digital business and packaged goods and we are confident that this will lead to a successful future.”
What do you think viewers? Do you think this is a good move by the company? Or is it on the way out? Let us know in the comment section below.
(Via ShopToNews)