SEGA and Microsoft agree to develop games with Azure
Both companies announced a strategic alliance to be able to use the company's cloud tool created by Bill Gates
Japanese video game studio SEGA and Microsoft announced a strategic alliance to explore new ways to develop large-scale titles using the tools of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
The alliance between both companies, announced this week as part of SEGA’s Super Games strategy, contemplates the creation of a “new generation development environment” for video games with online functions that use the franchises of the Japanese studio, as assured the entertainment company through a statement.
Using the Azure cloud platform, SEGA’s goal is to “streamline development processes and continue to deliver high-quality experiences to gamers” using Microsoft technologies.
The agreement between both companies contemplates “building new technological evolutions” focused on areas such as network infrastructure and communication tools for online services.
In addition, the use of “a next generation development platform”, as described by SEGA, will allow the studio to adapt to remote work and possible infrastructure changes in the future.
“Together we will reimagine how games are created, hosted and operated, with the goal of adding more value to players and SEGA in equal measure,” said Sarah Bond, corporate vice president of Microsoft Corporation.
K. Tovar
Source: Reform
