SEGA Signs Silicon Knights

Gamesindustry has the scoop on Sega's intentions to aquire developer Silicon Knights for publishing next generation games.

“The companies will collaborate on a new franchise for next-generation consoles, they said this afternoon, although details have not been discussed. “Next-generation consoles” could include any of Xbox 2, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Revolution.

“The partnership brings SEGA more Western-developed content in preparation for high-growth opportunities presented by next-generation hardware platforms,” SEGA said in a statement.”

Silicon Knights is responsible for games like Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem and Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes.

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