The NZA Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 SEGA® America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd., today announced details of Sonic Generations™, the highly anticipated video game title in development to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 20th Anniversary. Delivering the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans old and new, Sonic Generations™ sees Sonic the Hedgehog playable as both the much loved classic 1991 character, and the modern day video game hero he has become in this exciting new fast paced adventure. Sonic Generations™ will speed into stores for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for Holiday 2011. Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognizable environments of Sonic Generations have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic’s most recent adventures. Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and the Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic. An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic’s universe with favorite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game. “Sonic Generations will certainly be a fitting celebration for Sonic’s 20th Anniversary,” commented David Corless, Global Brand Director for Sonic. “By having the classic 1991 Sonic that many fans know and love team up with his modern day incarnation, we are bringing back the nostalgia of the early days of Sonic and combining it with the innovation and stunning HD technology of the modern gaming era. Sonic Generations will bring to life the last twenty years of Sonic’s universe in a truly unique and imaginative way.” Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power creates ‘time holes’ which pull him and his friends back through time. As a result, he encounters some surprises from his past history including Classic Sonic, Sonic as he was in 1991. Modern Sonic and Classic Sonic must defeat this strange new enemy, save their friends, and find out who really is behind this diabolical deed... and it's happening this holiday season (PS3/360). i cannot wait. bring on your sonic cycle images, but seriously, tell me what looks wrong here, cause everything i'm seeing is right. ps still havent played Soinc 4 ep 1 yet, baytors. waiting on a sale, but you should really play Sonic Colors if you get a chance, they finally nailed 3D sonic down into a great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 So instead of making the next Sonic Adventure DX, or... Fuck, I don't know, Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 2? They're making a game with two disparate playstyles with a single game's budget and praying it pleases everybody? Fat fucking chance. No Knuckles = No Buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 well, they're actually working on Sonic 4 ep 2 (already saw the retro cover), and it does say "friends". couple that with the cool promo art at sega's 20th anniversary site for Sonic having Knuckles on it, and i'm wagering he's in it as well. again, i played Sonic Adventure the other day on the Dreamcast Collection disc...it's aged awfully. I hope 2 fares better without the hub world, but i fear going back to ruin my fun perception of it. anyway, bring more complaints! since it's just us here for now, i will now posit that Sega has been one of the top 5 3rd party developers this gen, and that's even with Team Sonic in shambles and the legendary Yu Suzuki down at the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Hurrrh, let's pretend you meant Publisher and count it out. EA Ubisoft Activision Sega Capcom FUCKING NOBODY ELSE. Seriously, who else does third party other than these fuckers? It's a short list. You know what? How about I give you the benefit of the doubt until we see stuff that comes after world 1-3. 1-1 to 1-3 is usually pretty baller, and then things get real. Edited April 19, 2011 by Maldron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 yeah, if they're saying holiday 2011, i'm definitely expecting a media blowout by E3. it's easy to get everyone on board with Green Hill Zone 5.0, i wanna see where we go from here too. SINCE I WENT AND LOOKED IT UP ANTICIPATING YOUR REPLY ANYWAY: Published: House of the Dead Overkill Sonic All-Stars Racing Sonic Superstar Tennis Virtua Tennis 2009 all the awesome stuff by Platinum Games (Bayonetta, Vanquish etc) Developed: Phantasy Star Online 2.0 OutRun Online Yakuza 3 Kensan! Yakuza 4 (GOTY by popular internet accounts) Yakuza of the Dead Valkyria Chronicles Virtua Fighter 5 After Burner Climax Virtua Tennis 3/4 Sonic Generations Sonic Colors Sega Rally Revo shit like golden axe beast riders, new nights, iron man etc aside, id put that up there in the top 5. pains me to say this, but id put that up against Konami this gen, and normally they were a lock for my # 1. your list lacks Capcom, possibly Square (TWEWY, plus they published some good titles like Nier). *edit: here they are, they might be unrelated to the game itself though, who knows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Does anyone dig the "new" (and by new I mean like 14 years old, longer than 2D sonic was around) Sonic playstyle anymore? I don't see a reason to shoehorn that in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 based on the millions of sales, a shit-ton of kids dig him. it's humbling when you realize there's lots of younger players that are gonna look at our smaller, pudgier classic Sonic and think he's new-Sonic's kid. that said: i dont wanna speak too much on this till i get more time with it, but what ive seen/played of Sonic Colors has been awesome. i dug Adventure 1 & 2 in the day (and even bits of Unleashed), but that might be the best 3D sonic yet, by far. ps on topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 ps still havent played Soinc 4 ep 1 yet, baytors. waiting on a sale, but you should really play Sonic Colors if you get a chance, they finally nailed 3D sonic down into a great game. Well, I haven't played it either, but seeing as it hasn't exactly taken the world by storm (and lets be honest, in this day and age if a good Sonic came out, we would be aware) I'm pretty much gonna go ahead and declare an early victory. Make your subtitle something about dickwolves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 see, i dont know that that's true; Sonic Colors doesn't get talked about either, and it's good. still gotta play it first. physics seem borked, which is heavily not in my favor. did we wager a member title change? balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 in case anyone missed it: demo is up on hong kong and EU PSN, as well as XBL accounts (presumably gold?). it's the first stage, and clearly a bit early, but jump on it if you're gonna; i'm assuming it's tied to the 20th Anniversary thing currently going on, cause it expires in a few weeks (20 days from release). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sexy Hat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Classic Sonic... Well played Sega you managed to get another $100 out of me. But Modern Sonic can go drown in a sea of dicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 again though, ive not dug modern sonic since SA2, but...do play Sonic Colors if you get a chance, it really is a good 3D sonic title, lotta fun. if modern sonic plays closer to that, i think ill be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sexy Hat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Played demo, he still runs too fast, fuck you Sonic Team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 haha...really? i didnt think so, but he does spin dash way too fast compared to his run. my concerns: 1) hoping they sharpen up the IQ/AA cause especially when moving, telling rings/springs/enemies etc apart was tricky sometimes. 2) sonic sometimes felt stuck to the ground. 3) at least once, id be rolling/gaining speed and come out of a loop or something and just sort've stop. really hope they nip that one; sonic 4 should've stressed the importance of the physics. otherwise a fun demo, and given the amount of work they're doing with the community, im hoping they tie this up in the 4-5 months or so they have left. music was a nice remix too, wish i couldve played as modern sonic to see how that went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 looks so good. i can't wait for november. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 looks so good. i can't wait for november. FUCK YOU SEGA! You really want your game to bomb that bad. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Nov 8 Saints Row: The Third Nov 15 Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Nov 11 Uncharted 3 Nov 1 Sonic Generations Nov 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 damn, looking at that list...that's close to murderer's row of '04. im guessing they either really just want that holiday sale, or figure the same fans & kids who they always sell millions of copies to won't care. better for me, because that means it'll be closer to $30/40 by black friday, christmas at the latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 You act like your going to buy it. :p So is the gameplay going to go from 3D to 2D and then back to 3D or can I just pick one style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 ill have you know ive been buying again since gamefly is selling cheap! it looks like you can play a level either way, im guessing at some point you're gonna have to do either both or switch up. again though if 3D sonic is done like he was in Colors, i'll be down for both. if he somehow ends up more tragically like say '06, 2D all day. ps DS one looks good to me so far, too! better vid: double PS - your list is even worse than i thought it was. shit. Silent Hill Downpour (and House of the Dead: Overkill Ex Cut) Oct 25 Uncharted 3 Nov 1 Sonic Generations Nov 1 MGS Collection Nov 8 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Nov 8 Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Nov 11 Saints Row: The Third Nov 15 Zelda: SS Nov 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Why did you bring up Sonic '06 P.S You also have Marvel vs capcom 3 and Battlefield 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 3DS version looks sweet! I'm no longer ignoring this game entirely, just the console release. Imma play that handheld one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 lookin' good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 http://blogs.sega.com/2011/09/07/celebrate-sonic%E2%80%99s-20th-anniversary-with-the-sonic-generations-collector%E2%80%99s-edition/ That's right, Nick. You could own your very own Sonic the Hedgehog GOLD RING. If Sen gets you that ring you agree to marry her. That is how this works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 statue's cool and i so want that artbook, but EU exclusive (why?!) peg this thing at north of $150...gonna have to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 but you get a gold sonic cock ring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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