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Sega Forever Launches
SAN FRANCISCO, LONDON – June 21, in the year of our
Lord 2017 - In celebration of a simpler time - an era
that came before cool kale, hyper-connectedness, DIY artisanal
beer-making, and social media mayhem - SEGA Networks Inc. is
bringing a growing collection of classic video games from every
console era to your mobile device for free. The collection,
called SEGA Forever, is a re-awakening of archetypal gaming, an
ode to the deep and diverse SEGA catalogue, and the beginning of
a retro revolution that will transport players back through two
decades of console gaming.
Each game in the SEGA Forever lineup is free-to-play,
ad-supported, playable offline, and includes added features like
cloud saves, controller support, and leaderboards. For players
who prefer a pristinely ad-free mobile gaming experience - folks
who want to play SEGA just like they remember playing in their
basement, without interruptions from parents, siblings, or
homework - we’ve rolled back the price so each game can be
purchased without ads for $1.99. As the SEGA Forever collection
expands through months and years, it will include both official
emulations and ported games that pan all SEGA console eras, each
adapted specifically for mobile devices while remaining faithful
to the original games.
“Above all else SEGA Forever is a celebration of nostalgia. It’s
about allowing fans to reconnect with past experiences and share
them with family and friends in an accessible and convenient
way,” explains Mike Evans, CMO of SEGA’s Mobile Division in the
West. “Join us on a journey of rediscovery as we roll out two
decades of classic games free on mobile. Create your own ‘SEGA
Forever folder’ and collect your favorite classics. Enjoy
moments of nostalgia on the go, or sync a Bluetooth controller
to enjoy a console-like experience in your living room. SEGA
Forever democratizes retro gaming, and seeks to change how the
world plays, rediscovers, and shares in classic game
experiences.”
The first batch of SEGA Forever games has been carefully
curated, boasting both blockbusters and core fan favorites; The
collection will officially kick off tomorrow with five Mega
Drive / Genesis titles, all of which will be available to
download for free on the Google Play Store for Android devices
and on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, where they will be
accompanied by iMessage sticker packs:
Sonic The Hedgehog, the 1991 household classic that has remained
at the forefront of hearts and minds since inception
Phantasy Star II, the longtime fan-favourite RPG from 1989
Comix Zone and Kid Chameleon, two American titles developed by
SEGA’s in-house studio STI
Altered Beast, the original Genesis pack-in title, a beat-em-up
set in Ancient Greece that represents a weird and wonderful
segment of the SEGA catalogue that is ripe for rediscovery
Following tomorrow’s launch, the SEGA Forever collection will
continue to grow with additional releases coming every two
weeks.
*Please note that playing games from the SEGA Forever collection
does not technically count as “time travel,” although intense
feelings of nostalgia have been linked to exposure and extended
play.