Sonic has now become a successful live-action movie star, and just last week, Sega teased its plans for the blue blur's 30th-anniversary celebrations with the return of Sonic Colors, Sonic Origins and the announcement of a completely new game.
So, how can Sega go even bigger? According to a report by CA Technology Group (as discovered by Sonic YouTuber Badnik Mechanic), Sega may have plans to revive its theme park business in several western locations around the world. If you're old enough, you might remember Sonic World.
The group has apparently entered into an MOU (a non-legally binding agreement) with another partner to select a location for a UK launch "within approximately half a year" and then explore the possibility of more theme parks in places like Europe and North America.
A story about the report from the news site The Standard provides some more information:
"CA SEGA JOYPOLIS is an indoor amusement park operated by CA SEGA JOYPOLIS, which opened in Yokohama. Japan There are hit rides such as the Gekion Live Coaster, the giant halfpipe swing, the Wild River The Treasure Hunt, and the state-of-the-art simulator that offers a fun 3D, 4D and VR experience. Another kind of fun.
"Currently, CA SEGA JOYPOLIS has been dominating the hearts of Japanese people for over 27 years, with branches in Japan, China and plans to expand to Europe, America and Australia. in the near future"
As noted by the same YouTuber, these reported plans for theme park expansion may have already been teased a number of years ago by Sega of America's CEO and Sega's company president.
Would you be interested in Sega theme parks returning to the west? Leave a comment down below.
[source youtu.be, via press-start.com.au, thestandard.co]
Comments (16)
who will be the first to ride da sonic coaster though
KILL me, no wait don't, Bc It might still be dreaming.
I guess this will work out better than their arcade business. And their console business. And--
Been lucky enough to visit Joypolis in Tokyo a few times now and itβs great - having one in the UK would be amazing! And yes, Iβm old enough to remember Sega World. As a big Sega fanboy of the 90s it was just about the coolest thing Iβd ever seen!
They should bring back Sega World instead.
I really miss SEGA World/Fun Land in London. It's sad times that we no longer have a massive arcade in Leicester Square but that ridiculous 4 floor M&M store next to where it was is seemingly a feasible business model. π
I was lucky enough to have gone to Sega Park in Bournemouth and Sega World in London. The child in me recalls them to be some of the most exciting places ever and has me waking up with a huge smile this morning πππ
They are supposedly opening a Paramount Park in the UK, and they have the rights for Sonic through the Film, so......
Alton Towers had Sonic Spinball for a few seasons before changing the name and theme.
@Clyde_Radcliffe I still remember going to sega world in central before it shut down, some good memories ππ
Would be a dream if it would return in some shape of form
I had no idea Sega had an indoor theme park, until recently. And Iβm old enough to have been around for Sonic World! π I watched a video about it and looked it pics. Very interesting vibe. I imagined this new place would have 3D (before I read the article). I see they have that and more. Putting on 3D glasses, at a theme park, is not a fun experience. Itβs like the Mario Kart ride. Why not do something similar to the Cars ride?
Sorry I thought the headline read that sega was trying to resolve their whole business!
Please do.
I think both Sega and Nintendo should continue to open dedicated amusement arcades and theme parks across the world.
In my opinion they both need to think of themselves as the equivalent of Disney but with a stronger focus on games over everything else, yet still really getting into films and animation and arcades and theme parks and so on.
Best of luck with this.
It is amazing they had so much crime and poorly run arcades in Japan and the UK.
@HotGoomba I can imagine Max saying this.
Yes, I am interested in Sega Parks returning to the west. If Sega Parks will be returning to the west, I wish that Sega Joypolis/Sega Republic would also come back to Dubai Mall in Dubai, UAE.
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