Releasing September 30, 2025
There are different pre-order options depending on where you are in the world. Obviously, you can use whichever you want, just be aware if you are not in the same country shipping costs will apply.
Digital Edition (E-book):
Directly from the publisher - You'll see a green box asking which edition you would like. You can choose "eBook" here.
United Kingdom:
Directly from the publisher - Ordering it via here you’ll save £6 while the book is still in pre-doer. Goes to full price on release date.
Australia:
United States:
As the book moves closer to release, more options will become available.
From the press release -
Highlights
Provides an in-depth, detailed history of SEGA
The stories behind the creation of SEGA's classic consoles and most famous titles
Investigation of how SEGA helped shape the video games market as we know it today
The first time SEGA has been explored from a truly global perspective
A world-wide history looking at SEGA's impact in Japan, America, Europe and beyond
Blurb
They said it could never be done, that it was impossible; no one could break the stranglehold on the video games market of the 1990s. Then, in sauntered SEGA and did the unthinkable!
From their humble beginnings as a small American company to the entertainment juggernaut they would become, witness the devastating lows and celestial highs of one of the true legends of video games. Covering SEGA’s world wide history and all of their greatest hits from Sonic the Hedgehog to Shenmue and more, explore the stories behind some of the most celebrated consoles, games and creators of the last 50-plus years.
See how SEGA’s brazen approach to video games marketing helped them become the top player in the field!
Feel the excitement as SEGA explores the bleeding edge of gaming technology, for both good and ill!
Experience the ramifications of decisions SEGA would make that would change gaming forever.
If you’re a fan of SEGA and their games, or are interested in video game and pop culture history in general, The History of SEGA is the blast processing powered chronicle worthy of a place on your shelf!
About the Author
Joe’s first experience of video games was via SEGA’s Master System, and from that day he was enamoured. A lifelong SEGA and Sonic the Hedgehog fan, Joe has spent an unhealthy amount of time not only playing SEGA’s games, but also reading and devouring their history.
Originally from Australia, he now lives in England with his cute dog and very understanding wife. If you’d like to see more of his work you can do so at jmdworks.org.