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Monday Aug 03, 2009
Calling all SEGA JRPG Fans – we’ve got a question for you!
There are some games in SEGA’s history that resonate with the feel of what SEGA was in the early 90′s – and, as we’ve seen recently, still holds onto in some ways today. What started with great RPG’s like the original Phantasy Star and Shining Force only continued through the years (and hardware changes) – leading into games like the much-loved Skies of Arcadia and the recent, critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles. Today, we’d like to get your thoughts. SEGA is potentially going to be grouping together fans of our JRPG’s (like the games listed above), and we’d like to give said group a bit of identity. What’s in a name? Well – just about everything! If you had to pick something fairly short and sweet to speak to what SEGA’s best RPG’s are all about, what would it be? Right now, we’d like to get feedback on this name:
Does the term “Heroes” fit the bill and speak to all of our best Japanese RPG’s? We’re looking for a name that is short and sweet, general enough that it can apply to all our RPG’s, and still sounds about as awesome as a plate of hotcakes in the morning. So, what do you guys think? Drop us your comments here – let us know first what you think of SEGA Heroes, and afterwards feel free to swing by your own thoughts on potential names. Please make sure to get all your comments in by this Wednesday, so post away! Update 8/7/09: Feedback has been collected and sent on! Thanks very much for all the responses everyone!
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Comment # 1
I don’t think Sega Heroes works, it’s sounds to me like it’s more suited to the characters everyone associates with Sega like Sonic etc. I can’t think of any better ideas right now though.
Posted by NJ on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Comment # 2
Sega heroes is a pretty cool name. it works as a name for re-releases too
Posted by V_Ben on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Comment # 3
I think the Sega Heroes title works just fine for me.
Posted by Alexander Case on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Comment # 4
SEGA Heroes is not too bad, but I kind of like “SEGA Stars” because I always think of the Phantasy Star series when I think of SEGA and jRPGs. Though I know that may be a bit too series-specific.
Posted by Kush on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Comment # 5
How about Sega Legends?
Posted by Gameflavor on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Comment # 6
I do like Sega Stars as Kush suggested
Posted by Sheentaku on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Comment # 7
I don’t think “Sega Heroes” works as well, particularly b/c there’s already a game called “Sonic Heroes”. If you want to evoke JRPS, maybe “Sega Knights” would work better or “Sega Blades”.
Posted by John Z on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Comment # 8
I agree with NJ that Sega Heroes sounds too much like Sonic Heroes.
Maybe something more like Sega Quest or Sega Epics? I think it needs to be something that makes obvious allusions to RPGs.
Posted by Nick on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Comment # 9
Sega Heroes makes me think of Superstars/Sonic Heroes so I dont think it would quite work
How about Sega Phantasy? Sega Adventurers? Sega Warriors?
Posted by jennytablina on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Comment # 10
Sega Heroes sounds like more of a Sonic thing, thanks in part of the Sonic Heroes game. “Sagas of Sega”, “Sega Adventures” or even “Sega Pioneers” feel more appropriate to the more upbeat, adventurous spirit that tends to be present in the Sega RPGs.
Posted by Mike S on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Comment # 11
Sega Heroes sounds like a name that caters to the people who are already die-hards.
Plus many of those die-hards would be turned off to the name, because it conjures up Sonic Heroes. Dang, I knew I missed a Sega blunder in a recent twitter post (cramming them all into 140 characters was hard).
Anyways, it doesn’t really convey what an RPG is or does to the average consumer. I don’t see it drawing in new people.
Sega Adventures, Sega Quests, something other than Heroes. But, really, Sega should leverage their own brand in reminding people, like American Car Companies, that they make good products (especially in markets where, like RPGs, they don’t get recognized as much as they should).
Posted by Christopher Price on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Comment # 12
I know this has been used for a game already, but I really like “SEGA AGES”.
Posted by Ron on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Comment # 13
“Sega Epics” gets my vote.
Posted by Miketakon on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Comment # 14
Sega Heroes makes me think someone got the name Sonic Heroes wrong. I don’t think I can suggest a better name though…
Posted by Kazaum on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Comment # 15
if you “win”, what would you get other than the satisfaction that you named a sega property?
Posted by Dean on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Comment # 16
How about Sega Seekers. Seeker as in adventurer ^_^
Posted by neomix on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Comment # 17
SEGA Heroes is a great name, but what about “CELESTIALS” ?
Posted by Tom on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Comment # 18
I like the Idea to have the term Retro in the groupname so: How about Sega Retroneers?
Posted by Sebastian on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Comment # 19
Sega Heroes is a pretty cool name. ti is geneirc and doesn’t afraid of bland
Posted by psuguy on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Comment # 20
Sega Vanguards
That is my suggestion.
Posted by Scejntjynahl on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Comment # 21
I’m ok with Heroes. but as NJ said it could be better suited to all around Sega characters. Finding a name that fits just the RPG guys is kinda hard. I was thinking about taking a page from the Marvel guys and calling it Sega Ultimates, but as I’m typing that out it doesn’t work as well outisde my head as I thought it would.
I really think so far Sega Heroes might be your best bets.
Sega Adventurers might be more appropriate but that name is longer and less palatable. If you do go with retro how about Retronauts. Heck you could go with something like Sega and the Retronauts.
Maybe I’m the only one who doesn’t associate the name Sega Heroes with Sonic Heroes but I’m just gonna throw that out there.
Posted by Wolfkin on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Comment # 22
Sega Heroes = Sonic Heroes, as has been said before.
My choice would be SEGA Senshi, or something related to JRPGs, such as SEGA Tales. SEGA Guild, or even SEGA Level Up
Posted by Adam Reese on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Comment # 23
Why Heroes? That is so generic it can mean possibly any genre. Why not come up with a name that will make you think of an RPG and not a Sonic game that many people do not like.
For example:
Tales of Sega
Sega Legends
Phans of Phantasy
Posted by TrekkiesUnite118 on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Comment # 24
Sega Superstars
Posted by Rhythmroo on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Comment # 25
Heroes.. no. overused and if I had to pick a “Sega Hero” it’d be sonic or nights long before we reached a jrpg character. Hero is a term way too lightly tossed around to be associated with games the like of Valkyria Chronicles, Phantasy Star or Resonance of Fate.
Rpgs, and Jrpgs in particular, are a unique experience to every player; granting them with the ability to experience another life. Many such games seem to have the goal of forcing the player to look at a scenario with new eyes, often utilizing a different perspective to challenge the player’s accepted world view. Rpgs are becoming as well written as classical literature and the emotional impact that some such games have has become legendary.
Regardless of the game remaining imaginary, emotions are very much real. Good games realize this, so that for the briefest of moments you’re making decisions that you would never make in a real life situation and you feel the weight of them. you get lost in a vision.
SEGA Visions, ftw.
-d
Posted by dagii on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Comment # 26
RPG’s are all about the storyline, at least IMHO, so I’d prefer “Sega Chronicles” or even “Sega Saga”.
As a second choice, Sega Heroes is not bad.
Posted by DrNoir on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Comment # 27
As a fan of all the old and new Sega RPG’s from Phantasy Star, Shining Force, Sakura Wars all the way to Valkyria Chronicles. I believe the name “Sega Legends” fits best. I don’t like Sega Heroes, it sounds much too close to Sonic Heroes.
Posted by Truesonic on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Comment # 28
I agree with everyone else, Sega Heroes sounds a little too similar to Sonic Heroes.
Sega Legends has a nice ring to it, though.
Posted by Gene on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Comment # 29
I think that Sega Heroes sounds pretty sweet! I can’t really think of anything better myself.
Posted by Jordan on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Comment # 30
Sega Saga is awesome, if only because it reminds me of the Siren: Blood Curse character Seigo Saga, eheh.
Seriously now, I think Sega Legends is good, it evokes memories of Skies of Arcadia to me. Heroes makes it sound as if it’s about Sonic and Tails, which is bad.
Posted by Solivagant on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Comment # 31
Heroes is terrible, sorry. legends too. These are generic-tastic no-thought marketing at it’s prime. May as well be “Sega Blast” if you’re not going to put any effort into it at all.
If you want something to invoke concepts relating to RPGs, there are better things to pick from. I sort of like “Sega Party” but it doesn’t really give the proper indications to outsiders. Squad might be better. Letsee if I can rattle off a few more:
Sega Arms
Sega Worlds (similar to the Stars mentioned above, only maybe a bit more broad)
Sega History (see also Vault, Stories, etc. That’s more of a site name than group name however. And I think that’s already a site anyway)
Sega Empire, Kingdom, etc
The ones mentioned so far that aren’t as obnoxiously effortless as Heroes would be Blades (maybe Swords for illiteration, see also Spears, Staves, etc), Quest (perhaps Journey?), and DEFINITELY Sega Ages, since that’s a classic Sega line that would trigger many things. Pioneers isn’t too bad either.
Ultimately if you just provide a decent place for this sort of community the users will name themselves.
Posted by someone who isn't 12 on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Comment # 32
Any 7th Dragon in America’s future…? 8D Sorry, haha, this post just reminded me of how much I still want to play that game. But yeah, I think Sega Heroes is a fine name, but uh, I’m no good at picking names. =P
Posted by Ana on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Comment # 33
I am reposting just to clarify my previous suggestion. My apologies.
“Sega Vanguards” is my suggestion.
Sega Heroes is too close to Sonic Heroes.
Just in case why people wonder why I chose “vanguard”:
“Definitions of vanguard on the Web:
the leading units moving at the head of an army
avant-garde: any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)”
Since we are dealing with the protagonists of older classical rpgs I believe that term fits the bill, since they where in fact… the first ones to heed the call of adventure for many of us.
Posted by Scejntjynahl on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Comment # 34
I have to agree with the eother s that Sega Heroes sounds too much like Sonic Heroes. Knights doesn’t work well either (Remember the game NiGHTS?”). But we definitely want to convey a sense of adventure and classic jRPG. How about SEGA Arcadia?
Posted by ShoeUnited on August 3rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Comment # 35
Sega Sanshiro.
Posted by Italo on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Comment # 36
Hang on, wait. Please, SEGA, read this.
In my opinion “Sega Pioneers” “Sega Heroes”or “Sega Saga” will not work as an exclusive name for JRPG gamers. As those names imply that it’s fitted for Sega veterans, Sega long time gamers, and newer Sega gamers as well.
If I were to name and group all of the JRPG gamers together, it would be something along the lines of “Phantasy Gamers”. Something creative, and that calls out to the Sega JRPG fanbase together.
Posted by sidescroller on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Comment # 37
I loved Segata Sanshiro. lol
Posted by ShoeUnited on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Comment # 38
I would either go with Sega Sanshiro (the man rocked with those ads in Japan back in the day) or Shining SEGA, a tribute to the long forgotten and awesome days of Shining Force
And, for the record, Sega Heroes seems more like a Sonic related thing (as many have said, and Heroes is overly used already) then a real, catchy name for the fans.
PS: SEGA Arcadia doesn´t sound too bad aswell, (Arcade fans and Skies of Arcadia in one
)
Posted by Butler on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Comment # 39
I think Shining phantasye would ilustrate perfectly carring the names of 2 from the better rpgs that exist
Posted by Dante on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Comment # 40
I think SEGA Heroes is fine, but as backups, I also like SEGA Vanguards and SEGA Legends.
I miss Skies of Arcadia. Just wanted to throw that out there.
Posted by Yamishi on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Comment # 41
Phantasy Gamers
Most of these name suggested above imply that the Sega JRPG fanbase in the only Sega fanbase leaving out the other types of sega gamers.
Posted by sidescroller on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Comment # 42
I agree that Heroes is a bit too close to Sonic Heroes and Heroes doesn’t exactly “fit the Bill”
Legends popped at me when I saw it and seems to work quite well
Keep in mind guys that it’s the group of SEGA JRPG Fans that they’re trying to give a name.
Posted by Danphiroth on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Comment # 43
“Phantasy Gamers” seems a bit too Phantasy Star-ish to me personally; I like that name and the SEGA Arcadia, but both seem more focused on a specific game or series than a more general focus.
Really appreciate all the feedback on SEGA Heroes and the other suggestions so far, keep it coming!
Posted by RubyEclipse on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Comment # 44
“SEGA Ages” is already proven in Nippon and would no doubt be welcomed stateside, “SEGA Chronicles” sounds great but might be too soon due to Valkyria? “SEGA Epochs” has a “SEGA Ages” feel while still being distinctive. “SEGA Epics” is just awesome.
Posted by Fullpedal.Autochemist on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Comment # 45
I’d fully support Sega Adventurers or Sega Legends over Heroes. I’m almost inclined to call it The Missing Links, as there are so many Sega JRPGs that never will see the light of day here from Sega of America. Bring over Valkyria Chronicles 2 and Shining Force Feather and I might forgive the lack of Shining Force III Scenario 2 & 3 back in the day. Oh and how could you forget the classic Sega RPG Panzer Dragoon Saga?
Posted by Macstorm on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Comment # 46
SEGA HEROES sounds too original and young. SEGA LEGENDS or even SEGA RPGS sounds better. No offense…
Posted by R. Myles on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Comment # 47
Segagaga 2? But seriously…
It seems like you’re about to take a number of well liked properties and roll them up into a production that was once left only to imaginations greater than those of their creators: their respective fanbases.
In that respect, I believe you have a ‘SEGA: Cast of Dreams’ on your hands.
Posted by S-T-H on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Comment # 48
I’m still not quite sure what to make of this topic.
The term “Sega Heroes” sounds great from a comic book perspective.
But when you look at it, Ethan Weber is a hero and so is Vyse, so is Welkin Gunther. All of them something young men aspiring to become legends. So maybe Sega Legends would be a little too much, since Valkyria Chronicles, Sands of Destruction, Phantasy Star Universe and Resonance of Fate are still newcomers.
So Sega Stars is a great one…
But I can’t think of something a little more complete… Sega Universe.
It fits into everything: games, comic book and novel tie-ins.
It’s the broadest term I can think of…
If nothing else, Sega Heroes is fine too.
Posted by Carlos on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Comment # 49
As it has been said before, I don’t think Heroes really says ‘RPG fans’ and is more something you would call a Sega character. Not so much for a fan.
I like the suggestions ‘Sega Legends’ however my suggestion would be ‘Sega Sages’ It’s short, sweet and has a good meaning. It’s also a play on the word Sega in the same way ‘Ages’ is.
Posted by Ryan/Sharky on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Comment # 50
I have a few:
Sega Warriors
Segamaniacs
Segamania
Seganites
Sega Knights
Sega World(Like the old Japanese commercials)
Segafest
Fiesta Sega
Posted by John Silva on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Comment # 51
I’m going to use my literary degree here and suggest a few ideas…Sega Sagas is too much of a tongue twister – it is messy and slippery due to the alliteration. This is quite the opposite from Sega Ages…which was a brilliant moment of word play.
Sega Heroes….comes across very much like Sonic Heroes…a brand that has been much maligned by the hardcore community who want a 2D Sonic…so I’d stay away from that.
Here are some ideas:
1. Sega Legends or Legends of Sega- To the point, they are legendary titles
2. Sega Chronicles – Sweet and clean, detailing the adventures and highlights Valkyria and the storybook aspect of the titles mentioned.
3. Sega Myths – This one works for the older titles…but I prefer the two up above.
4. Sega Taisaku – Go Japanese…afterall, they are JRPGS. Show it off proud and strong.
5. Sega Arcadia – It sounds nice but the meaning is unclear
7. Sega Fables – It comes to close to the recently released Fable games and the Vertigo Comic series
8. Sega Tales – though it seems to close to the “tales” series by Namco
9. Sega Stories – nicer alliteration but doesn’t seem not epic enough
10. Sega Lore – Cool, but awkward
11. Sega Muses – The stories inspire creativity
Other ideas I had included words like Valor, Reverie, and Dream.
Posted by DJ FOB FRESH on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Comment # 52
I see a few people saying that legends is a good idea, which it is. Why not put it in front of the Sega name though and give the idea more of an RPG label:
The Legends of Sega
You could also try a play on one of your own franchises, like Phantasy Segastars
Posted by Big B on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Comment # 53
I agree with the masses that Heroes just invokes thoughts of Sonic. So far Sega Legends has been the one to jump out and grab me the most. Sega: Cast of Dreams is certainly unique and doesn’t feel as generic as Legends, but it is a bit more of a mouthful. Those are my two suggestions, and I would say definitely not Heroes.
Posted by Rein on August 3rd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Comment # 54
Sega Saga. Or ageS Saga, with a mirror image effect under “Ages” so it reads “Sega” and the name is not lost. Or you could use the classis sega font on the whole thing. any sega fan would recognize it
Posted by Aaron on August 3rd, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Comment # 55
Sega Hero reminds me of Sonic Heroes and I don’t think a lot of fans will like the name. Anyways, Sega Legends, Sega Knights, or Sega Legion sound pretty good to me
Posted by victor on August 3rd, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Comment # 56
I don’t think Sega Heroes is a very good name as far as JRPG association goes. Heroes are kind of relevant to all genres, and I think it’s not very indicative of what JRPGs are all about.
I think the name should reflect an interesting and unique aspect of the genre. I propose the name is something like :
SEGA S-Moves
SEGA Roles
SEGA Epics
or something like that.
Posted by James on August 3rd, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Comment # 57
Dreamteam
Posted by Jake on August 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Comment # 58
As much as I now hate DJ FOB FRESH for saying ‘Sega Sages’ is messy I like ‘Sega Arcadia’ and ‘Sega Stories’ allot.
Posted by Ryan/Sharky on August 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Comment # 59
Double post, Actually my friend on Seganerds suggested ‘Blue Rogues’ Which I think is now my number one choice!
Blue is Segas colour!
Not to mention it relates to Skies of Arcadia!
Posted by Ryan/Sharky on August 3rd, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Comment # 60
SEGA Heroes sounds too comic book-y.
SEGA Sagas might be better.
Posted by Josh on August 3rd, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Comment # 61
Not everyone is a fan of those games, though. I’ve got some more suggestions, and I’d like to have some feedback on it, if I may. Keep in mind that they’re looking for the name of a group of people, not just a brand name or a column or anything like that. Most of the names so far, I guess including a couple of mine, don’t really fit what they’re looking for, so I’ll give another one that might fit. I’m going to try to combine everything I know of the SEGA RPGs.
SEGA Crusaders
SEGA LFG
I still like SEGA Guild, since there was a Hunter’s Guild in PS, the Sailor’s Guild in SoA, the Adventurers’ Society (a type of guild) in Grandia I, and I hear there’s a guild in Sands of Destruction. There are probably other instances of guilds in SEGA RPGs, but those are the ones that come to mind.
Posted by Adam Reese on August 3rd, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Comment # 62
Sega Adventurers
PS: Skies of Arcadia is the greatest ever….. *sigh* those were good days….
Posted by Dan on August 3rd, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Comment # 63
My vote is for:
SegaMageS
Note that like Sega Ages it can be read backwards the same way, the capital letters evoke the Sega Master System, and, well, MAGES…it’s what every proper fantasy RPG has to have, right?
Posted by Akari House on August 3rd, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Comment # 64
The word I directly relate for JRPS is Fantasy, maybe because Final Fantasy and Phantasy Star, but still I think the word fits all of them, only some western RPGs scape that definition. So Sega Fantasy, or maybe Sega Quest (yeah.. both sound like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest -.-)
I don’t like Sega Heores.
Sega Legends, Sega Epic, Sega Kingdom, I liked those.
Posted by landman on August 3rd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Comment # 65
Sega’s Magical Heroes. To tired to write a longer comment:-)
Posted by Wickedbreeze on August 3rd, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Comment # 66
I like Sega Heroes but as has been stated a thousand times, it resonates more with Sonic Heroes than Vyse and company. Sega Legends works well and I also like Sega Chronicles (too close to the recent Sonic Chronicles though?) and a lot of the other names suggested, but I’m most surprised nobody has suggested Sega Force!
Posted by DaddyNewts on August 4th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Comment # 67
|Sega Heroes is a lil to un thoughtful.. Sega lantern productions sounds nice.
Posted by Burningranger01 on August 4th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Comment # 68
I’ll echo what’s been said before and say that Sega Heroes sounds a little too close to Sonic Heroes for comfort. Not that SH was necessarily good or bad, but it certainly wasn’t an RPG. Too many of these other suggestions sound more like odd FPS clan names than an RPG group.
Sega Guardians? While there is the PSU element, the term seems to fit most of Sega’s RPG catalog nicely without being too broad. Sega Protectors is another from the Phantasy Star lot, this time going back to IV, but that word, but out of context it might be a little too… overprotective-sounding, ironically. “Vanguard” is a bit too… militaristic. Which is fine for Valkyria Chronicles, I guess, but not so much Sega’s RPGs as a whole.
Sega Chronicles was suggested several times now, but we’re after the name of a group and not some odd books or anything, so how about Sega Chroniclers? I rather like that one. Let’s make that might top choice.
You know, it might or might not help to stick “RPG” in there somewhere too, just to make it extra clear what the group is all about. For example, “Sega RPG Heroes” sounds a lot better than just plain old “Sega Heroes”.
Posted by Angelo on August 4th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Comment # 69
“Hereos” seems more action oriented somehow.
“Legends” and “Knights” were suggestions I like aswell.
Mine would be “SEGA Lore” – since RPG are always about the story and history of the game world. Variation: “Tales”.
Posted by Sabine Dinis Blochberger on August 4th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Comment # 70
SEGA LEGENDS is great but also SEGA Saga is a good one and have a mirror reflection underneath SEGA to make it AGES
thanks Aaron for that!
Posted by Sybnios on August 4th, 2009 at 2:03 am
Comment # 71
SKIES OF ARCADIA 2. So simple, no?
Posted by Schiff on August 4th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Comment # 72
Sega Classics
Posted by Justin Stricker on August 4th, 2009 at 4:19 am
Comment # 73
Sega R Us =D
Posted by tsinkit on August 4th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Comment # 74
Ryan/Sharky where is the love? It was just an idea…imagine trying to say Sega Saga during an interview: “This is a part of the “Sega Saga Series….”
It just makes me think of spaghetti…and now I’m hungry.
Sega Quest was a neat idea.
Sega Guild is rather elegant.
Posted by DJ FOB FRESH on August 4th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Comment # 75
I don’t think SEGA Heroes works. What about “SEGA Majestics”?
Posted by SEGA Fan on August 4th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Comment # 76
I like SEGA Phantasy’s. Though that tends to focus more toward Phantasy Star and not give much toward the other RPG’s. But in a way, any sega fan probably knows Phantasy Star whether they be young or old. The instance they see the reference it does instantly direct toward the RPG/Strategy worlds.
I think PHANTASY is a true SEGA term that screams RPG and the adventures and stories that have been told (and played). Besides, Phantasy Star and ALIS started it all !
HEROINES FOREVER !!!!!!
Posted by Laura on August 4th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Comment # 77
Since we’re spitballing, here’s a couple more names I fancy:
Sega Knights
Sega Stories
Sega Warriors
Sega Paladins
Sega Superstars
Sega Kings
But I still stand by my choice: Sega Universe
Posted by Carlos on August 4th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Comment # 78
Quit doing stupid things like this and learn to update the games you have running. At this rate you won’t HAVE any SEGA fans left.
Posted by Old Player on August 4th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Comment # 79
It sounds too much like “Sonic Heroes”.
Besides, why does everything have to have Sega in front of it? I mean, that limits the potential names down a lot compared to just about anything else.
Give it another name, and just slap the Sega title somewhere else.
Posted by Knux7654 on August 4th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Comment # 80
Sega Heroes sounds too much like Sonic Heroes, which is best left forgotten. How about “Sega Chronicles”? Or how about just calling it “Shining Force 4″ (a proper tactical RPG) or “Skies of Arcadia 2″ and make the games instead of marketing ploys.
Posted by duckols on August 4th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Comment # 81
Knux, I think it’s because when people talk about the SEGA group (I’d go with Guild or RPG Guild), they are able to specify what it is. When you just say “Guild” or “Legends”, then you don’t know what they’re referencing.
Posted by Adam Reese on August 4th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Comment # 82
Sega Heroes!
Posted by Kazuha seiji on August 4th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Comment # 83
If Sega cared so much about RPGs and their fans they wouldn’t be skimping on english voice tracks for a certain upcoming game.
As for a good group name would Virtua Adventures? I always loved the Virtua “game” series. Its so very Sega-ish.
Posted by megamixer on August 4th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Comment # 84
megamixer, that sounds more like the name of a fighter group, not a jRPG group specifically. Virtua Fighter has nothing to do with RPGs outside of Virtua Quest, and it’d be better if we all forgot about that one…
Posted by Adam Reese on August 4th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Comment # 85
“SEGA Legends” is the best one that I think I’ve heard so far…
Posted by Ryan D. on August 4th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Comment # 86
Since “Sega Vanguard” isnt appealing to some people, how about “Sega Masters”?
It should have a nostalgic effect to the older gamers that began their quest to gamedon with the Sega Master System, if Im not mistaken it is the same system where many of us began our Phantasy Star trek.
Posted by Scejntjynahl on August 4th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Comment # 87
Whoops, little typo there. I meant to put “Virtua Adventurers”.
@Adam Reese
Virtua Cop, Fighter, Quest, Racing, Golf, Striker, etc. The Virtua moniker applied to all kinds of Sega games in the past… there’s no reason it couldn’t get in some RPG action imo.
Posted by megamixer on August 4th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Comment # 88
I suggest:
Sega Icons
Posted by Dreg on August 4th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Comment # 89
Sega budokai Tenkashi 3…kkkk…i’m Super Sonailckles!
Sega heroes sounds too simple…try Sega World’s Master Quest
Posted by Saberyoko on August 4th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Comment # 90
I like “Blue Rogues”… It’s a reference to Skies of Arcadia (one of Sega’s best RPGs ever)… But also, Blue is… Sega’s color? and Rogue is a typical “class” or “type” in any RPG.
Posted by Colaya on August 4th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Comment # 91
The name can be anything because I only want a new “classic” Phantasy Star and Shining Force, one time that there are two generations since I don’t see any new games of the two (no Sega, Phantasy Star Online/Universe and Shining XYZ for PS2 aren’t true games of the series).
Posted by maxi on August 4th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Comment # 92
i think it should be Sega Legends just as it was suggested before
Posted by Da-Shaun Murray on August 4th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Comment # 93
Blue Rogues is the only option here.
Posted by Luke on August 4th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Comment # 94
lol My website is segaroleplaying.com, yay. Umm, Sega Heroes is ok. What do Sega’s RPG characters all have in common, though? Are they all heroes? Sega Sages?
Posted by Emerald on August 4th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Comment # 95
My experience with Sega RPGs is limited to the “Phantasy Star” series and the classic “Shining Force” series. (I wish “Shenmue” counted. Does it?
) Both felt unique and special compared to its contemporaries. There was nothing else like them.
I’m not that great with making names, but I’d like to contribute some suggestions, too. But Sega, not “Heroes,” PLEASE! That’s WAAAAAY too generic, bland, uninteresting, clichéd, ordinary, and humdrum. What I’ve got aren’t much, but here they are:
Sega Legends
This is the first name I thought of. I recalled the stories of the “Phantasy Stars” and the “Shining Forces,” and the word “legend” came to mind.
Sega Pioneers
Before Square popularized science-fantasy RPG settings with “Final Fantasy VII,” Sega did it first—and better—with “Phantasy Star II.” (Also, Aeris totally ripped off Nei.) And when RPGs predominantly featured a male protagonist, Sega dared to star a girl, Alis Landale (Alisa Landeel), as the protagonist of the first “Phantasy Star.”
Sega Astrals
Granted, not all Sega RPGs involved stars or space. Interestingly, however, the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines “astral” as (4a) “visionary” and (4b) “elevated in station or position: exalted.”
Sega Visionaries
We Sega RPG fans are men and women of exceptional taste and discernment. The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines the noun “visionary” as (3) “one having unusual foresight and imagination.” Logically, Sega Visionaries play visionary Sega RPGs.
Sega Chimeras
Normally, a chimera is a mythical beast and a staple RPG monster. However, according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, “chimera” can also mean (2) “an illusion or fabrication of the mind; especially: an unrealizable dream.” Furthermore, the related word “chimerical” means (1) “existing only as the product of unchecked imagination: fantastically visionary or improbable.”
Goodness, these are starting to sound like sports-team names! XD
Posted by Deco Bryl on August 4th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Comment # 96
SEGA should make a crossover game of Shining Force and Phantasy Star
Shining Phantasy
The new king of Palmecia, Waizz Landale, raises an army with the goal of uniting all lands under one ruler. In the end the whole world would be united under the Palmecia name (shortened to Palma) while the Palmecia continent itself would then be referred to as Baya Malay.
There have already been interesting similarities between the two series. Dark Dragon having the same origins as Dark Falz, The dimensional seal of Dark Dragon/Profound Darkness, The map of Palma in Phantasy Star is very similar to the map of Palmecia in Shining Force 2. These games are asking for a crossover.
Posted by Arawen on August 4th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Comment # 97
Heroes sounds corny, but since you seem intent on using it try a variation of the word Heroes,
SEGA Saviour’s perhaps, IDK, good luck with whatever you do use!
Posted by gonzoXBL on August 4th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Comment # 98
SEGA Vanguard. Shows how titles like Panzer Dragoon Saga, Skies of Arcadia, Valkyria Chronicles, Phantasy Star, Shining Force, Blazing Heroes
, and the like are solidified as iconic titles, and they are sort of the caretakers of SEGA’s legacy, the ones people will remember because of how great and epic they were.
Posted by Supa on August 4th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Comment # 99
I want to know why there’s people suggesting names for games or whatever? This is about the name of a group of people that like playing SEGA brand jRPGs, not the name of a new brand or what people want to see next come from SEGA.
Posted by Adam Reese on August 4th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Comment # 100
I want to see a Phantsy Star like the classics, with Motavia, Palm and Dezoris,,, Its the real Phantasy Star serie…
Posted by Gabriel on August 4th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Comment # 101
Sega Sagas
Sega Tales
Sega Epics
Sega Legends
Sega Vanguard
Those are my votes.
Posted by cruel cynic on August 4th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Comment # 102
SEGA Survivors
Posted by lonewolf on August 4th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Comment # 103
Sega Heros makes me think immediately of Sonic Heros, which pretty well ties it to Sonic in general, and not RPGs at all. Coming up with names like this is hard, though, so good luck!
Posted by Xyton on August 5th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Comment # 104
I really believe that “HEROS` is kinda too simple and most people would probably look at that and think Sonic related I think you should use something like
SEGA ARC
SEGA Chronicles
Just something that would have to do with a storyish type of name if you know what I mean and it needs to sound flashy ^_^!
Posted by Miriah Takahashi on August 5th, 2009 at 5:40 am
Comment # 105
Too say it short and simple, I vote for Sega Megadrive.
And just to throw this in because I’m a crazy Phantasy Star Fan, I say bring Phantasy Star I, II, III and IV to 360. Please.
Whatever the name may be I still stick to your games.
- Ucchan Yamato from PSU.
Posted by Ucchan Yamato on August 5th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Comment # 106
Too say it short and simple, I vote for Phantasy Star Classic.
And just to throw this in because I’m a crazy Phantasy Star Fan, I say bring Phantasy Star I, II, III and IV of the Sega Genesis.
Posted by Thiago Borba da Silva on August 5th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Comment # 107
To say it short and simple, you’re not fooling anyone by posting twice, not to mention both of your names have nothing to do with the topic at hand.
Posted by Adam Reese on August 5th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Comment # 108
@ DJ FOB FRESH theres lots of love I was only kidding! =)
Anyway I see allot of good names, I think Sega Legends is the most requested I’ve seen, which is fine by me too…
Blue Rouges would have been awesome though…
Posted by Ryan on August 5th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Comment # 109
Sega Phantasy
Posted by Tyez Baylorum on August 6th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Comment # 110
Sega Sages
Posted by pbroy on August 6th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Comment # 111
Phantasy Star Classic!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Yoz on August 6th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Comment # 112
Sega Kodu (Legend)
Sega Senpai (Elder)
Sega Waizu (Wise)
Posted by pbroy on August 6th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Comment # 113
Personally I don’t like how Sega Heroes works either. I think Sega Battalion sounds better
Posted by Vondu on August 6th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Comment # 114
I do like Sega Heroes if only because they already made a theme song for it. (Ok, it’s Sonic Heroes, but it does fit.) It still does describe the nature of what we play as when taking quests, in a typical Sega RPG. I could go with that.
Still, I think something appropriate would be something that pretty much says what we are. There’s quite a few of us who are big time Panzer Dragon Saga fans as well. So there’s a diverse amount of worlds in the Sega RPGs we’ve already played.
Something like: Sega RPG Force
Sega Knights also works, since one can associate that with folks ready to answer the call, instead of just insisting Knights in armor or something.
We could also have “The Sega Party” which sounds inclusive to even those of casual interest in RPGs with this “Why don’t you join?” style of name, and yet still attaches that long-termed “Party” association with RPGs.
“Sega Champions” could also work, and is generally an accepted synonym for Heroes. It also distances itself from “Sonic Heroes” by not looking the same.
Posted by akaimizu on August 6th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Comment # 115
Eternal Phantasies gets my vote
Which could be spelled “Fantasies” I suppose.
The name not only incorporates some of the more known sega JRPG titles, but it also works as a reminder that these games will always be remembered by the fans.
Posted by Josh on August 6th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Comment # 116
I like the names Sega Legends or Phantasy Legends. A new non-online Phantasy Star or just a deeper solo story tacked onto an online version would be awesome!!! Keep the “roguelike” random design though. I can’t wait till the English version of Phantasy Star Zero hits the States. I have been playing the Japanese version for months now and I love it! I will be buying a copy of that one too. Phantasy Star II still brings me to tears.
Posted by Electrofreq on August 6th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Comment # 117
I forgot “Sega Phantasies”.
Posted by Electrofreq on August 6th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Comment # 118
I will go with any name you give it, if you swear that you will finaly find a way to publish a GOOD remake of Shining Force I and II and finally bring ALL 3 parts of Shining Force III. Stop with the neo and exa stuff and give me back my SRPG! All in all a name like Heroes would work if you were doing a re-release of most of the classic RPG’s that we all love
Posted by Michelle on August 6th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Comment # 119
I seriously dont think Sega Heroes can work from a jrpg perspective.It gives a more action /adventure feeling.
How about Sega Chronicles?Or Sega phantasies as people said before me?
Posted by Nick Zachariadis on August 7th, 2009 at 3:22 am
Comment # 120
I think “SEGA Legends” is just fine.
Posted by Flamel666 on August 7th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Comment # 121
how about sega ‘s Eternal Gaurdian Allies or Epic Gaurdians this way the first letters spell sega anyway good luck
Posted by jaba on August 8th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Comment # 122
instead of sega heroes, it should be called Sega Beasties…. cuz u gotta admit it, all of sega’s chars are pretty beastie.
Posted by jay dee on August 8th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Comment # 123
In my opinion I think somepeople I thinking too hard. It should be something simpe.
I would go with SEGA Knights or SEGA Superstars like many others had said.
Posted by Moonlight on August 10th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Comment # 124
one word right? “Journey”u
first thing that popped into my head
Posted by superespeo on August 10th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Comment # 125
lol… superespeo, you should really think about taking the midnight train goin’ anywhere.
Posted by Adam Reese on August 10th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Comment # 126
SEGA Heroes sounds somewhat conflicting for a group that defines the fanbase of SEGA’s RPG franchises D: . Being a hardcore Phantasy Star fan (and fond of Skies of Arcadia), I wouldn’t really call myself a hero more than a proud witness of some of the greatest and most memorable experiences in video games SEGA has offered us to play.
However, taking back PSO’s (Phantasy Star Online) motto, “You are not the only hero”, I do understand the way the term is meant to take us to: a more convincing term is simply possible and recommended, however ^^; .
By my standards of a name that would describe their games as legends that stood out in their time and through time, that shaped the course of SEGA’s history and that of long-time players, that would differenciate gaming’s embassadors from today’s own, younger generation of heroes…uh…I’ll eventually end up thinking of a name >.> …
Posted by Gamer TB on August 10th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Comment # 127
SEGA Classics
SEGA Mega Hits
SEGA All Stars
SEGA Masters
SEGA Guardians
SEGA Yakuza 3…
Posted by DeVeAn on August 10th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Comment # 128
i know it’s over and stuff, but i really like Sega Roles. all inclusive. doesnt specify or relate to one of the Sega RPGs.
Posted by sco on September 7th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Comment # 129
Sega Saga force ?
Posted by Edmar on October 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 am
Comment # 130
sega heros is ok but i like sega legends better.I want to know if sega is planning a skies of arcadia 2
Posted by donald miller on October 23rd, 2009 at 8:55 am
Comment # 131
skies of arcadia 2 would be a nice game
thanks
Posted by john on January 13th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Comment # 132
How about ‘Brainless Stat Grinders Anonymous’
Posted by rpglol on February 28th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Comment # 133
Sega Legends,for sure.
I’d love for Skies of Arcadia to get some love~
Posted by Essie on June 29th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Comment # 134
Hello i From portugal, my comment is not related to the question but is related with Shining force series, and would like to know if the shining force scenarios will ever be released again… because i love the first one and the other two never came out.
Posted by Pedro Fonseca on September 24th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Comment # 135
Hello, I am Belsheber Rusape, I am 14 years old, and I want to ask if you can create a new sonic the hedgehog game featuring the archie comics’ storyline featuring Scourge the Hedgehog, Fiona Fox, the Destructix, the Babylon Rogues(Jet is playable), and the new character named Nazo from Sonic X, and the fan cartoon Nazo Unleashed and the Return of Nazo like it was the same as Sonic Generations, and all new features. Also characters like Nights, Alex Kidd, and the other Sega characters can be in a Party mode with one of the multi-player and the story had 2 player is it. I hope you guys can make a copy from Christmas to the end of December.
Posted by Belsheber Rusape on November 20th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Comment # 136
Hello, I am Belsheber Rusape, I am 14 years old, and I suggest that in the upcoming game called Sonic Dimensions should have 2-player feature in the story, all of the friends from Sonic Colors, including Omega and Big, should be playable in party games, and part of the story, and do their roles in Sonic Generations. Also, the multi-colored personality sonics should have the following techniques and traits; Red,rage and courage, should have fire, explosions, and super strength in his boosts and physical power; orange, pride and enthusiasm, should have power ups and strength from his stomps and homing attacks; Yellow, energetic, should activate electric shields and other electric powers; Green, Encouragement, should have the power of wood and winds; Blue sonic, the real one, has everything he already has; Purple, arrogant and funny, should have shrinking powers and flying. Also there should be the whole cast from Sonic&Sega Allstars Racing, including NIGHTS, Aiai, and Banjo with Kazooie. Sonic Dimensions is a perfect game if these features are added with the colorful sonics colorful auras and if the game is being sold in the US by November 7th 2012
Posted by Belsheber Rusape on December 4th, 2011 at 1:19 pm