Sega Developing for GBA?
December 28, 2000

For the past month or two various rumors have surfaced indicating that Sega planned on developing for the Game Boy Advance.  Thus far these rumors have been totally unsubstantiated (which is why we haven't printed them)...until now.

Reuters is reporting that an unnamed source within Nintendo has indicated that Sega will develop for the Game Boy Advance.  As a business move this would make sense for Sega: the GBA really isn't a competitor to Sega's Dreamcast, and GBA development would be a natural progression from the other platforms (such as wireless phones) Sega has already begun development on.  In addition to that, Sega has past experience in handheld development with their Game Gear.  Sega is facing very tough times, and developing for the GBA would be an easy way to help offset their ever-increasing debt.

Even if this ultimately proves to be false, something is definitely happening between Sega and Nintendo.  In addition to the GBA rumors, a report in the NY Times this week indicated that Nintendo is considering purchasing Sega for $2 billion.  

Could it be that Sega will be developing for the GBA...but only after Nintendo have purchased the company?  Whatever happens, we'll keep you informed.