by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios, Inc.today announced the upcoming release of Lethal Skies II for Sony PlayStation® 2. The new sequel, announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, is the most explosive title yet in the action-driven Lethal Skies jet combat series. Developed by Asmik Ace, Lethal Skies II is an arcade-style flight shooter that puts the most powerful real-world and classified “black ops” fighter jets at the command of players taking on an army of futuristic enemies and advanced combat vehicles. The title, slated for release exclusively on PS2 in September 2003, has debuted as a playable game at
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios, Inc. today unveiled Seven Samurai 20XX, the video game inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s classic film The Seven Samurai. The debut of the title, a collaborative effort involving world-renowned artists, took place at a press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. The event was attended by luminaries involved in the creation of the game, among them Hisao Kurosawa, son of the late director of the classic film, and Moebius, the legendary French comic artist who designed character concepts for the title. Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Academy Award® winning composer who created the game’s opening and ending
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios, Inc. today announced that it has completed a management buyout from parent company Sammy Corporation of Tokyo, Japan. The private investment group led by John Rowe, president and chief operating officer of Sammy Studios, purchased all shares of the company as well as the rights to original video game properties being developed at the studio, including the upcoming console title Darkwatch.
by Judy on Sept. 25, 2004 @ 6:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we have more screens for Sammy Studios' 2004 Tokyo Game Show lineup. Check the following new screens for :
- Sword of the Berserk (PS2)
- Victory Wings Zero Pilot Series (PS2)
by Rainier on May 18, 2004 @ 6:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we have more screens for Sammy Studios' 2004 E3 lineup. Check the following new screens for :
by Rainier on April 19, 2004 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sammy Studios, Inc today announced the lineup of videogames it is showcasing at the 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). This year's show marks several milestones for Sammy Studios, with the company showing its biggest-ever portfolio of games, and its products representing the first US-based internal development and licensing efforts for parent company Sammy Corporation of Tokyo, Japan.
by Rainier on March 3, 2004 @ 5:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios has been busy today with several announcements and now we have a buttload of new screens delivered to your doorstep directly from their 2004 Gamers Day. Read more to check out new material for :
- DarkWatch
- Iron Phoenix
- Seven Samurai 20XX
- Spyfiction
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2003 @ 11:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sammy Europe, Ltd. today unveiled the games it will have on display at ECTS 2003. Amongst their titles are the eagerly anticipated Lethal Skies 2, as well as Seven Samurai 20XX. The company is exhibiting at booth #1950 at the show, held August 27th – 29th at Earls Court in London, UK.
by Rainier on May 23, 2003 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nearing the end of my E3 Screens Gallery list is one of the smaller developer/publishers but big in quality. Sammy Studios is a fairly new addition to the battlefield but with last year's Guilty Gear X2 and Galerians Ash they proved to have what it takes! This year they have 2 equally impressive titles (and a few more not yet announced in house developments coming) such as:
by Thomas on March 7, 2003 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios Inc. today announced that it has expanded its U.S.-based video game development operations. The company unveiled a team based in Los Angeles that is currently working on its second internally developed title, a flight combat game for home consoles, along with plans to launch a state-of-the-art studio located in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley before the end of Q2 2003. Sammy Studios' founding team has been working on the company's first-ever U.S.-developed title, a console-based first person shooter, since launching its San Diego studio last year. Sammy Studios also revealed that it will begin development on two additional titles and will be looking at applicants for all projects in both studios at the Game Developers' Conference (GDC) in San Jose, California, on March 5th - 8th, 2003.
by Rainier on March 5, 2003 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios Inc. today announced that Rick Olafsson has been appointed to the position of chief financial officer. Rick comes to Sammy Studios after having served financial management positions in high-tech and interactive entertainment at such companies as Mattel Inc., eParties.com, and most recently TheBrain Technologies Corporation.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2002 @ 6:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios Inc. today announced the addition of Clinton Keith. Clinton comes to the company from Rockstar San Diego, the developer formerly known as Angel Studios, Inc., where he served as director/lead programmer. He joins Sammy Studios as lead tools programmer, working with teams currently creating the company’s first internally-developed video games in North America.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2002 @ 7:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sammy Studios today announced that Galerians: ASH, the sequel to the “survival horror” classic Galerians, is coming to PS2 in Q1 2003. Galerians redefined quest-driven thriller games, with innovative play and psychic-induced weaponry, and a textured storyline that masterfully blended horror and science fiction genres. Galerians: ASH continues the tradition, using the power of the PS2 to fully immerse players into a frightening future-world, where an epic struggle between artificial and organic intelligence is being waged. With incredible 3D graphics, dynamic cinematic sequences and intense, heart-thumping gameplay, this title takes the Galerians series into the next chapter, with new story twists and heavy concepts from a world where mind and matter have melded.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2002 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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John Rowe, president of the global entertainment company Sammy Studios, announced today the expansion of its Hollywood presence by establishing a new facility to focus on video game development, animation and all licensing activities, both acquisitions and placement. He also announced the appointment of well-respected industry veteran Michael Haller as Executive Vice President and former DreamWorks Interactive and Walt Disney Imagineering executive Tami Hathaway as Director of Licensing.
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