Here's the email I recieved, when I asked them about what would be happening to SegaNet:
To: kurgan@obi-wankenobi.net
From: seganet@sega-support.com
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2001 10:56:13 -0600
Subject: RE:Other [#420815]
Thank you for e-mailing Sega Technical Support.
Sega is committed to Dreamcast and still has plans to develop for the platform. In fact, we have more than 30 DC games worldwide that will come out this year, many which are exclusive content. We will also have top games such as ShenMue 2, Sonic Adventure 2, and Crazy Taxi 2, for the Dreamcast. Exclusive content is key for gamers and we are also looking at additional content to bring the platform on an exclusive status. We are committed to the Dreamcast, as long as there is still consumer demand for the games. We also have a number of third party publishers who are committed to the Dreamcast platform, including Capcom, Crave, UbiSoft, and others.
As you know, Sega.com is a separate company. They will be unveiling their plans for SegaNet at a later date. However, at this point we can tell you that Sega of America still believes in online console gaming, and we have a number of online games shipping this year such as the recent release of Phantasy Star Online. We will still continue to develop online games not only for Dreamcast, but also for other systems as other hardware company's online plans become apparent. If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail us back.
To get the maximum gaming experience, we strongly recommend only using Sega licensed products, such as controllers.
To get hooked up with one of our online games, or to preorder upcoming releases, visit our online store at
www.sega.com/sega/segastore!) (
http://www.sega.com/sega/segastore!)
-Heather
Sega of America Technical Support
The official press was that official production of Dreamcast Units would cease as of March 31st, 2001. However that doesn't mean that Dreamcast technology, or games will cease.
Kurgan