Publisher's revenues see 51 percent spike as it posts first-quarter profits on strength of pachinko business; Armored Avenger's latest tops 1.1 million sold. In May, Sega Sammy posted a full-year profit for the first time in four years. The parent company of game publisher Sega continued its turnaround today, posting a net profit for the first financial quarter amid soaring revenues. ... more.

The game's most explicit boot knockin’ is also the trickiest to come by... (Not-Safe-For-Church!) ... View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.

Sega and Obsidian have chopped together another quick video for Alpha Protocol. This one has super agent Michael ‘say my name b*tch‘ Thorton infiltrating a mansion without even breaking much of a sweat. The oft-delayed espionage RPG is out this/next week; this Friday, May 28, in Europe and next Tuesday, June 1, in North America. View full post on That VideoGame Blog... more.

Sega’s putting some of those crucial spy skills to be obtained in Obsidian’s recently completed Alpha Protocol on display in another trailer marking the title’s approaching release. The oft-delayed espionage RPG’s out in less than a month now; May 28 in Europe and June 1 in North America. View full post on That VideoGame Blog... more.

Russ tells RPG lovers what to look forward to in May as part of his monthly look at what's coming to the shops. View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.

SideQuesting - Alpha Protocol developers Obsidian speak explain why there is a lack of a female lead and homosexual relations in their upcoming game. View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.

In a recent interview with CVG, Sega West president Mike Hayes spoke briefly on the future of the company's portfolio of intellectual properties. Hayes explained, "If you think about it, we can sequel-ise Bayonetta, AvP, Alpha Protocol and we can make a hit of something like Vanquish." Those are some mighty bold plans, considering only two of those games have actually been released. We're fairly... more.

Emerging from "deep cover" (a euphemism for plastic surgery in Eastern Europe), where it received "tweaks," Alpha Protocol is ready to shake its money maker and get everyone interested in it again with a new trailer and screenshots. Not only that, but the game's box art has also received a facelift, adding several more guns to what was only a two pistol cover before. Alpha Protocol is set to pr... more.

SEGA and Obsidian have sent word to IGN that Alpha Protocol, originally slated to come out in 2009, will be releasing in the first half of this year. Depending upon where you live, you'll have the chance to snag the upcoming RPG from the maker's of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 at different dates. View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.

Mark Langshaw, Digital Spy: "Sega's action RPG Alpha Protocol has been postponed for a second time, MTV reports. The game was originally slated for release last October before being delayed until the spring. According to the publisher, it will now arrive in summer 2010." View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.