Sega enlists Infected developer to revive classic IP on PSP

by James Ransom-Wiley { Aug 15th 2006 at 8:25PM }

Sega has announced that Planet Moon Studios (Infected, Armed & Dangerous) is developing a PSP title based on a classic Sega franchise, which has yet to be revealed. The partnership is part of Sega's new strategic plan to recycle its renowned brands of yesteryear.

At least two other studios are currently working to re-imagine several vintage Sega IPs, namely Totally Games and Seret Level, which is developing a Golden Axe update for PS3 and Xbox 360. There are plenty of Sega franchises deserving of comebacks, but which do you think is best suited for Planet Moon's talents and more importantly, the PSP? (Considering all the fun we've had with the homebrew knockoff, Beats of Rage, our pick is easy to make; and pictured right.)

Tags: Infected, Planet Moon, PlanetMoon, Sega

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

bv @ Aug 15th 2006 8:41PM

space harrier
alex kidd
afterburner
hang on
astro warrior
aztec adventure

KiySeph @ Aug 15th 2006 8:53PM

Please please please please please be Streets of Rage.

rootincarnate @ Aug 15th 2006 8:55PM

Well.... I don't particularly agree with resurrecting a classic franchise, because many times the new version become a rushed cash in that noone wants to play. However, since this task has been left in the very capable hands of Planet Moon, I can sleep well at night.

Because of Planet Moon's previous games (A&D in particular), I would think third person action game would be in order. I don't quite know what game it would be a remake of though...

Bad Day LA demo is OUT!!!! DOWNLOAD IT!!!!

Paul @ Aug 15th 2006 8:56PM

Streets of Rage: best SEGA franchise ever!
I'd kill to have the second game on a portable.

rootincarnate @ Aug 15th 2006 8:59PM

becomes*

Ian @ Aug 15th 2006 9:07PM

Streets of Rage FTW! I'd be so freaking happy, or at least Streets of Rage for Live arcade with co-op over live :)

Dr. A @ Aug 15th 2006 9:18PM

There is an indie SOR remake for the PC currently in progress.

http://www.bombergames.se32.com/sorr_e.htm

The demo is an old build but still fun. Check the forums for the latest news.

Ramza24 @ Aug 15th 2006 9:58PM

But first... have someone redo that travesty that was the Final Fight sequel.

samfish @ Aug 16th 2006 12:23AM

I'm rootin' for a new Altered Beast.
I have good memories of that game.

rudimentalist @ Aug 16th 2006 12:52AM

Well's here's hoping Altered Beast will WISE FWOM YO GWAVE

Deadpool @ Aug 16th 2006 6:51AM

Streets of Rage using a modified VF engine would be great. I just hope they don't attempt the FPS game that the Dreamcast game was going to be. That was an abortion just waiting to happen.