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Sega Gives Glimpse at Future of Dreamcast Software

Tons of new titles revealed. Jet Grind Radio 2! Daytona 3! Volleyball from Yu Suzuki? Oh hells yes!

US, January 30, 2001
by IGN Staff

Sega has confirmed many Dreamcast owners' worst nightmares today, stating that they have opted to pull out of the hardware business and will support multiple hardware platforms with titles from the extensive Sega library.

However, as part of the announcement, Sega has confirmed that they will continue to support the Dreamcast through the next 18 months with over 30 titles, and from the looks of things, the system won't be going without a fight. Sega was kind enough to give us a look at the line-up, and we thought we'd share it with you. Hold on, kids, it's an intense ride:

# Jet Grind Radio 2 - A follow-up to Smilebit's innovative action title has finally been confirmed, though details are a bit sketchy at present, we're still keeping our fingers crossed for a little online lovin'.

# Shenmue 2 - Yes, folks, this game is still coming, and it is still coming to Dreamcast. Despite rumors that this thing may move to the side and end up on another platform, Sega says that the game is still on the way.

# Crazy Taxi 2 - Previously announced for the platform, this highly anticipated sequel is still on track, and should be one of the biggest titles of the year for Sega.

# House of the Dead 3 - Finally, another use for that pesky lightgun. Confirmed by SoJ last week, this should be a big title this Fall.

# Toe Jam and Earl III - The return to Funkatron is coming, and should be one hell of an adventure. Online multi-player has been strongly hinted at by the developer, so it should be pretty slick.

# Confidential Mission - Yet another arcade shooter making its way to Dreamcast this fall, CM looks to bring a little Hollywood-style espionage to the light-gun scene.

# Ooga Booga - Visual Concept's online action-strategy effort themed around voodoo wackiness should be one to watch.

# Outtriger - Sega's spin on the 1st person shooter is looking good in demo form, and can only get better with a little online compatibility.

# Beach Spikers - Revealed under strict NDA at Sega's Executive Games Summit a few months prior, the crew at AM2 is ready to bring beach volleyball into the mainstream with this hot Suzuki-born sports title.

# WSB2K2 - Baseball will make a return visit to the Dreamcast, only this time it won't suck. Or so we're told. That, and online play will be in the house, a feature that should put this one out of the park.

# Bomberman Online - Also announced at the Summit, this should be an extremely compelling online title, feature classic online gameplay and a high level of user customization.

# NBA2K2 - Visual Concepts returns to the court with an improved sequel to their pace setting hoops title from last season, only this time, broadband, tournaments and more await you. Ready for the rock?

# NFL2K2 - Can Visual Concepts outdo themselves? They sure as hell plan to try, and tournament play, broadband compatibility, and a redone graphics engine won't hurt their chances.
# Virtua Tennis 2K2 - Featuring the Williams sisters, online play, and more, this super-sequel is sure to smash the competition.

# NHL2K2 - Think NHL2K1 with all the features we should have gotten, as well as all the online functionality you can handle. Should be a hockey fan's dream.

# Sonic Adventure 2 - You've seen the videos, and if you're lucky, played the demo, and it promises to be the be-all and end-all of Sonic excitement.

# K Project - UGA's new project, we're still not to sure what this thing will be about, but Sega assures us it will be one of its most innovative efforts yet.

# Propeller Head Online - As announced by SoJ last week, Yu Suzuki's dog-fighting sim hits the online skies later this year. Think you've got what it takes to be a flying ace?
# Sega Bass Fishing 2 - Couldn't Get enough Bass last year? Well, this sequel promises to offer more lakes, fish, lures, and other objects of redneckian affection for your fishin' pleasure. Rock on.

# Daytona 3 - We're not to sure if this is a new title, or if Sega was referring to Daytona Online, but we asked twice, and both times they said "yes, Daytona 3. Ooh, baby!

# Space Channel 5 2 - Yes, UGA's uber-original dance adventure will be getting the sequel treatment, though it is currently listed as an action game. Wonder what that means...

# Far Nation - Sega's massively multi-player RPG is looking like a serious threat to the Everquest way of life. Whether or not they can pull it off on a console remains to be seen, but here's to hoping.

There are a few more obvious titles, like Daytona Online, Alien Front Online, and 18 Wheeler, as well as a few titles that are currently in the rumor phases, but from where we're sitting, the Dreamcast may have a short time left, but they will be good times indeed.

-- Brandon Justice, IGNDC