PROPE

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PROPE (pronounced: pro-pe) is an independent game development studio founded by former Sega designer Yuji Naka. The company is partially funded by Sega as part of a "support program for Independent Game Creators".

Ten members of Sega's Sonic Team joined Naka at PROPE, which has a starting capital of 10 million yen (10% of which comes from Sega). [1] Sega can exercise a "first dibs" option for publishing games made at PROPE, though if Sega rejects a title produced by the new studio, Naka would then be free to approach other publishers. [2]

The new company was announced on May 8, 2006, and has yet to release details on any current projects in production.

"Prope", in Latin, means "beside" and "near".