The Stinger Report

The Stinger Report

SEGA Changes - Start to take Effect!
Major upheavals at two prominent software developers marked the end of July. SEGA saw the total redesign of their AM structure, seeing the previously reported downscaling of the nine studios into five, actually is revealed to be seven, and the departure of Yu Suzuki from AM2 to a new position in a new SEGA sub-studio called Cinematic Online.

NeoGeo Roll-Out Continues (Part 1)
While speculation continues apace towards a Sammy – SNK Playmore relationship (if not the recommencement of Sammy and SEGA negotiations), TSR has been given information of new NeoGeo MVS titles entering test facilities with the release of Metal Slug 5, and the new weapons fighter Samurai Spirit Zero.

Full Speed Ahead for NASCAR
Perfect Line, and Interactive Motorsports and Entertainment have been rewarded with a five year extension to the use of the NASCAR brand for their LBE operation. The move provides fresh impetus to wider adoption of the brand, along with unique application of the interactive driving concept.

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