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'''Overworks''' (オーバーワークス) was a video game development division within [[Sega]]. It was formed after an internal reorganisation in 2000 and is thought to have been formed mostly by staff of [[Sega Software R&D Dept. 7]] (formerly Sega CS2). | '''Overworks''' (オーバーワークス) was a video game development division within [[Sega]]. It was formed after an internal reorganisation in 2000 and is thought to have been formed mostly by staff of [[Sega Software R&D Dept. 7]] (formerly Sega CS2). | ||
| − | Overworks' main task was to continue the ''[[Sakura Taisen]]'' series. It also created the ''Guru Guru Onsen'' line of games. Both of these brands were aimed at the Japanese market. Internationally, Overworks' became well known for creating a spiritual successor to the classic ''[[Phantasy Star]]'' series with ''[[Skies of Arcadia]], as well as for the PlayStation 2 ''[[Shinobi (2002)|Shinobi]]''. | + | Overworks' main task was to continue the ''[[Sakura Taisen]]'' series. It also created the ''Guru Guru Onsen'' line of games. Both of these brands were aimed at the Japanese market. Internationally, Overworks' became well known for creating a spiritual successor to the classic ''[[Phantasy Star]]'' series with ''[[Skies of Arcadia]]'', as well as for the PlayStation 2 ''[[Shinobi (2002)|Shinobi]]''. |
In 2003 Overworks merged with [[WOW Entertainment]] to become [[Sega WOW]] (briefly "WOW Works"){{fileref|IR EN 2003-07-30.pdf|page=1}}. | In 2003 Overworks merged with [[WOW Entertainment]] to become [[Sega WOW]] (briefly "WOW Works"){{fileref|IR EN 2003-07-30.pdf|page=1}}. | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 12 July 2017
Overworks (オーバーワークス) was a video game development division within Sega. It was formed after an internal reorganisation in 2000 and is thought to have been formed mostly by staff of Sega Software R&D Dept. 7 (formerly Sega CS2).
Overworks' main task was to continue the Sakura Taisen series. It also created the Guru Guru Onsen line of games. Both of these brands were aimed at the Japanese market. Internationally, Overworks' became well known for creating a spiritual successor to the classic Phantasy Star series with Skies of Arcadia, as well as for the PlayStation 2 Shinobi.
In 2003 Overworks merged with WOW Entertainment to become Sega WOW (briefly "WOW Works")[1].
Contents
Members
Softography (consumer)
Dreamcast
- Atsumare! Guru Guru Onsen BB (2000)
- Skies of Arcadia (2000)
- Guru Guru Onsen 2 (2001)
- Guru Guru Onsen 3 (2002)
- Sakura Taisen (2000) (with Red Entertainment)
- Sakura Taisen 2 (2000) (with Red Entertainment)
- Sakura Taisen 3 (2001) (with Red Entertainment)
- Sakura Taisen 4 (2002) (with Red Entertainment)
- Sakura Taisen Online (2001) (with Red Entertainment)
NAOMI
- Dragon Treasure (2003)
PlayStation 2
- Nightshade (2003)
- Online Games: Dai Guru Guru Onsen (2002)
- Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishio Ni (2003) (with Red Entertainment)
- Shinobi (2002) (2002)
Game Boy Advance
- Phantasy Star Collection (2002) (Supervision)
- The Revenge of Shinobi (2002) (Supervision)
GameCube
- Knight'n Knight (cancelled)
- Skies of Arcadia: Legends (2002)
PC
- Guru Guru Onsen 2 (2001)
- Sakura Taisen 2 (2001) (with Red Entertainment)
Magazine articles
- Main article: Overworks/Magazine articles.
External Links
References
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