Sega has renewed its trademarks on several Nextech classics, according to Gematsu and Chiza-Watch.com's watchful eye. All three had their trademarks published today after being submitted earlier this month. As with most trademarks, Sega listed things like toys, cell phone covers, and many more seemingly unrelated objects in its application, but computer and video games are the real sources of all three trademarks.
First up is Ranger X, or Ex-Ranza in Japan. This 1993 shoot 'em up has you take control of Ranger X, the pilot of a jet-propelled mecha suit as you fight to take back your home planet from the invading Rahuna forces. Your jet pack allows for limited flight while a mech-sized motorcycle allows for quick all-terrain travel.
Second is Crusader of Centy (Shin Souseiki Ragnacenty), Sega's answer to Nintendo's Legend of Zelda. This action-adventure game has you take control of Corona, a 14-year-old boy named Corona who lost the ability to speak to humans but gained the ability to speak to animals–the perfect explanation for the silent protagonist trope.
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But what really set Crusader of Centy apart was its animal companion system, which unlocked various powers based on the animal. Befriend the penguin to gain an ice attack, or befriend the cheetah to gain super speed. Use these powers along with Corona's magic sword to defeat evil monsters that threaten humanity with extinction.
Last comes Linkle Liver Story, a bizarrely-named game that never made it out of Japan. Released on the Sega Saturn in 1996, Linkle Liver Story has better graphics than Crusader of Centy and even has some early 3D cutscenes, but it didn’t get nearly as good reviews as Centy.
All three games come from Nextech, a now-defunct developer that Sega purchased way back in 1997. This trademark renewal likely doesn't signify an impending remaster or release and is probably just a routine filing to ensure Sega retains the IP.
However, Sega might actually be rereleasing .hack//G.U.: Last Recode, considering Bandai Namco has just updated its trademark following the ESRB rating leak.
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