Sega boss speaks on Sonic in Melee and Nintendo RPG link

In a recent interview, Peter Moore, COO of Sega of America, made some interesting comments on how he sees the relationship between Sega and Nintendo developing.

“I think that's just wishful thinking,” he said when quizzed over the rumour that Sega and Nintendo are to team up on an RPG game. “But if I got a phone call at four o'clock this afternoon from Japan that said they were doing it, it wouldn't surprise me in the least. We have a great relationship with Nintendo all the way to Yamauchi-san, who has great regard for Sega and what we've done over the years. There is also an incredible mutual respect, particularly between Naka and Miyamoto. So, yeah -- have we done anything? No. Are they talking about it? I'm sure. Have we announced anything? No. Might we? I bet you that we do.”

When questioned over the possibility of Sonic showing up in Super Smash Bros: Melee Moore said, “Wouldn't surprise me at all if Sonic were to show up in Super Smash Bros. Melee." Moore noted. " It wouldn't surprise me at all if two of the greatest videogame development talents in the world sat down and said, 'Hey, we've got to do something together.'" But it's just a rumour at this point. There is nothing definitive. And I'm not holding anything back. But with that said, I've got to believe that conversations are being had.”