Sega backs Disney, Marvel merger

Sega president Mike Hayes has pledged his support to Disney's acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, reports Newsarama.

The gaming giant currently holds the publishing rights to release titles based on Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America. According to Hayes, this licensing agreement is to remain in place.

"We congratulate Disney on its acquisition of Marvel and look forward to working with both companies on future ventures," he said. At this time, there are no changes to Sega's existing licensing agreement for the Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America video game titles.

"We're hard at work on the Iron Man 2 game and committed to making all three of these titles hugely successful working right alongside the combined forces at Disney and Marvel."

It was previously reported that the development of video games based on Marvel properties could move in-house to Disney Interactive.

The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment earlier this week in a deal worth $4bn (£2.45bn).