In some of the strangest news seen of late, today Sega announced details of a deal that will see Michael Crichton, famed author of Jurassic Park, Sphere and others, develop games for Sega Enterprises.
Sega of America president Peter Moore explains. “Unlike traditional licensing agreements in which pre-existing properties are developed into video games, Sega's partnership with Michael Crichton is a unique alliance bringing together brilliant talent from two different entertainment media to create a game concept from scratch,” stated Moore. “Michael Crichton is a creative mastermind, recognised across all traditional entertainment media including print, film and TV. We are thrilled that Mr Crichton has chosen to leverage his talents in the interactive entertainment industry with Sega.”
As you may know, this is not Crichton’s first outing into the world of games. You may remember the now defunct Timeline Studios that published, well, Timeline.
“Partnering with Sega, who has an extraordinary track record in the interactive entertainment industry, is an opportunity to create an amazing video game from the ground up," said Crichton. "I look forward to working with Sega's first-rate creative team."
Look out Yu, it seems Michael might be looking to up the ante in Sega narrative. Perhaps epic tales of revenge will be replaced by stories not used a million times over the past 3,000 years.
As soon as a project is announced, you’ll find out here first.
Sega of America president Peter Moore explains. “Unlike traditional licensing agreements in which pre-existing properties are developed into video games, Sega's partnership with Michael Crichton is a unique alliance bringing together brilliant talent from two different entertainment media to create a game concept from scratch,” stated Moore. “Michael Crichton is a creative mastermind, recognised across all traditional entertainment media including print, film and TV. We are thrilled that Mr Crichton has chosen to leverage his talents in the interactive entertainment industry with Sega.”
As you may know, this is not Crichton’s first outing into the world of games. You may remember the now defunct Timeline Studios that published, well, Timeline.
“Partnering with Sega, who has an extraordinary track record in the interactive entertainment industry, is an opportunity to create an amazing video game from the ground up," said Crichton. "I look forward to working with Sega's first-rate creative team."
Look out Yu, it seems Michael might be looking to up the ante in Sega narrative. Perhaps epic tales of revenge will be replaced by stories not used a million times over the past 3,000 years.
As soon as a project is announced, you’ll find out here first.
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