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Sega announces PC RPG deal with Gas Powered Games

Posted by Chris. Filed under Chris, PC. Tagged with Sega Gamer's Day.

If you’re aching for a new, original RPG from Sega, then you’re gonna get it … kind of. Sega announced today it’s partnering with Gas Powered Games to co-develop an original PC RPG.

“Sega is continuing its march forward in building a strong western developed portfolio of games,” said Simon Jeffery, President and COO, Sega of America, Inc. “Partnering with well established and visionary game creators such as Chris Taylor and his talented group of at Gas Powered Games aligns perfectly with our strategy.”

As you may already know, Sega’s been making a habit of partnering with smaller Western development companies already partnering with developers Obsidian Entertainment Inc. (Alien franchise), and Petroglyph Studios (Universe at War: Earth Assault). SEGA also acquired development powerhouse The Creative Assembly (Total War series) in 2005, and Secret Level (Golden Axe) and Sports Interactive (Soccer Manager series) in 2006.

“We are excited to be part of Sega’s western development strategy,” said Chris Taylor, Creative Director and CEO of Gas Powered Games. “Our focus at Gas Powered Games is to create exciting and visually stunning new worlds coupled with revolutionary game play experiences and we see Sega as the perfect partner in achieving that goal for our next original RPG.”

Gas Powered games is probably best known for developing the Dungeon Siege series and released Supreme Commander on the PC earlier this year.