The sequel was developed with input from 4000 fans helping to determine which games should be included. Don't fret if table games aren't your thing, though, as Sega's cross platform Online gaming strategy is just beginning. Also, the Sakura Wars series will apparently fall into this strategy, although we're unsure what Sega means by this considering the series is a primarily single player experience. PS2 and Dreamcast aren't the only systems to fall into Sega's plans. Sega is currently in talks with Microsoft and Nintendo to make games for their machines that are Online compatible with other machines.
Specific titles have yet to be revealed.
In Japan, Sega plans on implementing an Online community center called Open Dice . This service, whose schematic can be seen below, allows gamers across multiple platforms to join in on one server, entering a virtual theme park where they can interact without worrying about system compatibility. See Opendice.net for an early glimpse at Sega's offerings. While none of the plans have much pertinence on American shores, we think you'll be quite happy once you hear what Sega has in store for us. As previously announced, the Sega Sports series will feature competitive play across multiple platforms, although a specific time frame wasn't given at the show.