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edge-online.com - 1/14/2009
Sega in Different Ages
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Early in 2001, Sega made one of the smartest decisions in its 19-year console enterprise. It decided to leave. In ending production of the Dreamcast, Sega left the game business to the three platform holders you see today. Yet at the same time, Sega announced to investors that it will become ...

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Sega in Different Ages - consumers have never had it so good
GoNintendo — ... company ever made. They now turn a profit, and it’s a healthy one at that. In the full article, you can read a lot more from Mr. Hayes. You can see SEGA’s plans for 2009, and learn more about what all this industry growth is doing for the house that Sonic built.“…Despite the huge growth in the market, the amount of available quality games has outstripped that growth. In other words, consumers have never had it so good – the question is whether this relentless supply is sustainable.” Full article here This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 at 8:26 am and is ...

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