Mike Hayes Assumes Jeffery’s SoA Duties
Tristan Oliver | June 16, 2009
Consolidation of Power in Wake of Departure
Mike Hayes, already Sega’s European head, will now add to his duties the oversight of Sega’s American division. That’s according to a report in MCV this morning.
Previous Sega of America head Simon Jeffery announced yesterday he would be joining iPod Touch and iPhone game developer NGmoco. Officially, Sega has made no such announcement, but it is expected later this morning and if true, the move means Sega’s American and European divisions may, in effect, combine to form a giant “Western” division.
Hayes would be responsible for strengthening the American division, which is still lagging along somewhat compared to their European counterpart, with less in development domestically. Hayes, considered one of Britain’s most influential industry leaders, could bring that creative spark to America.
We will keep on top of the story and attempt to sort out for you what it means for the future of the company.
Filed Under Business & Industry, Gaming News, Sega
I was extremely depressed when I found out about simon jeffery but I guess there could be some good to come out of this… If sega europe and America combine, americans could get the SEGA vision PMP…
is it good if SoA and SoE form together? if so cool
@ Blueblur
Was is good when Goku and Vegeta formed together?!?!
This man is very, very good at his job.
That man has a serious face. This change is going to be super serious. Get serious guys.
@serpx: You can tell how serious he is. Seriously.
Now I’m serious!
…..Why does he look like Vince McMahon?
Maybe now we’ll get the awesome M&S commercials that you guys got, lol.
by the way… that comment up at the top. The one that said I was depressed about simon jeffery leaving… I lied.
Ermm… hopefully, this is … good? I don’t really know anything about either of the chaps, but if Mr. Hayes is as good at his job as some say and is capable of managing two divisions separated by an ocean, then more power to him. I just hope SEGA will clean up it’s act and develop more competent Sonic games.
i want sega have a one good idea of new sonic unleashed 2 by talking tell if its going to be a good game and i have writen about sonic unleashed 2 and i have to give tips to sega about sonic unleashed 2 if you pepole have any quetions about sonic u 2 or write one to sega they might make the game make it good not boring don’t stell any idea pepole write.
@Phillip: Please, don’t ever mention the possibility or any idea of a Sonic Unleashed 2. The world doesn’t need anymore Werehog. Let’s get Sonic on a fixed road, not a broken one — it’s getting old.
phillip : Yes I disliked the werehog idea real dumb but if they make an other (which they might since they don`t listen to us) I rather see Knuckles in the werehog spot so the game will be like a Sonic & Knuckles 2
John Taylor on June 16th, 2009 10.56 am
This man is very, very good at his job.
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I hope your very,very right X).
@Mike: O.O who the hell was those names you meationed?!?!?!!?