SEGA and Microsoft have plans to partner in creating a variety of global games for Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform.
The new partnership would feature a next-generation game development environment and allow SEGA to proceed with its “Super Game” initiative that will develop new titles focusing on global, online, community and IP utilization sectors. Additionally, the partnership enhances development processes while also bringing high-quality experiences to the Azure cloud platform.
“By considering a strategic partnership with Microsoft, we seek to further advance our game development so that our titles can be enjoyed by fans all over the world,” said Yukio Sugino, president and chief operating officer of SEGA in a release. “We aim to build an alliance that utilizes both SEGA’s powerful game development capabilities and Microsoft’s cutting-edge technology and development environment.”
The two tech giants have solidified a foundation for their partnership, which includes building new network infrastructure and communication technologies to benefit global online gaming.
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