Wow Entertainment Inc.

A Japanese video game development studio, formerly known as Sega AM1, known for developing arcade and console titles for Sega.

Sports

Driving

Racing

Action

Simulation

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Website

Founded

2000

HQ

Tokyo, Japan

Parent

Sega Corporation

Known for

Action / Horror / Arcade

27

Games

1999–2006

Years

12

Platforms

$22.99

Ø CIB

+28.4%

24M change

About

Wow Entertainment Inc. developed the acclaimed light gun shooter The House of the Dead 2, contributing significantly to Sega's horror franchise. The studio also developed sports and simulation titles during this era, including Sega Bass Fishing and World Series Baseball 2K1. Originally known as Sega AM1, the studio was briefly rebranded as Wow Entertainment during Sega's semi-autonomous studio period.

The release of The House of the Dead 2 in 1999, particularly through the specialized The House of the Dead 2 [Gun Bundle], proved pivotal for home console gaming by bringing arcade-accurate light gun mechanics into the living room. This bundle packaged the game with the Dreamcast Gun, establishing a benchmark for the horror franchise's physical media releases. Simultaneously, the developer expanded its peripheral-driven lineup with Sega Bass Fishing in 1999, which famously utilized the Dreamcast Marine Controller to simulate authentic angling mechanics.

Beyond arcade ports, the studio diversified into simulation and sports genres. The launch of World Series Baseball 2K1 in 2000 modernized Sega's long-running baseball franchise with fully 3D graphics and online play capabilities. The studio also established the Sega GT franchise, delivering high-fidelity racing simulations designed to showcase the processing power of contemporary hardware. These projects collectively defined the developer's legacy of bridging the gap between dedicated arcade cabinets and home console innovations during the turn of the millennium.