E3 2014 has come to a close, and what a week it was for our blue hedgehog. In case you missed anything, Sum-Up Sunday is here to catch you up on all the big headlines that you might have missed. Tons of new footage from Sonic Boom, plenty of interviews, a trio of new trailers, and even a movie announcement. Check it all out below:
Monday
- Over five minutes of promotional footage provided by SEGA for Sonic Boom was uploaded, giving us full quality and sound. Hear the little snippets of dialogue between the characters as they rush through speedy areas and fight off enemies.
- Take a look at the Sonic Boom banner that was displayed proudly at the E3 convention centre. Hopefully it helped to drum up a little more interest for people to go try out the upcoming title.
Tuesday
- Sonic Jump Fever, a sequel to the original Sonic Jump title, is coming soon to iOS and Android devices. It will feature a more dynamic action and combos, and doesn’t yet have a release date for any region… what? What do you mean it’s already out in Canada?
- A trio of E3 trailers came out for the three areas of Sonic Boom. First is Rise of Lyric with some epic movie style narration, second came Shattered Crystal showing off the gameplay and character’s unique abilities, and finally the TV show which gives us an idea of the type of ham Eggman eats.
- Some new concept art showed up for Sonic Boom for both Rise of Lyric and Shattered Crystal, giving a look at some of the environments – like sprawlingly tall trees in a jungle/forest, and some enemy designs.
- And the big one – Sony Pictures confirmed that they were making a live action/CGI mix Sonic the Hedgehog movie! It won’t just be one though. It’ll be the beginning of an annual release movie franchise.
Wednesday
- TSS begin their coverage of E3 with our hands-on preview of Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, thanks to our own Jason Berry. Give it a read, it’s a good one that goes into plentiful of gameplay details and more.
- Also, get a good look at the giant range of toys launching alongside the Sonic Boom franchise. Plushes, action figures, and Sonic figures with articulated joints to make them look like they’re from The Exorcist.
- Is that Metal Sonic in Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal? Eagle eye viewers brought to our attention that he’s most certainly there, clear as day; is it a random cameo, or is it something more? He’s had no design changes seemingly…
Thursday
- Gamespot had a preview of Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, and re-uploaded their footage clean. You can see a few more of the cutscenes, where you can see Sonic and Knuckles’ rivalry has been re-ignited, and Amy has become quite the confident member for the team.
- Take a look at the Sonic Boom blackboard at E3. The video gives a look at the whole thing which Tails makes notes upon, which also includes the team’s individual little cameos made in their own respective colours.
- We also got a hands on preview of Sonic Jump Fever. It’s definitely looking like a notable improvement on the original and it feels significantly less “empty” than it did before.
Friday
- As E3 draws to close, TSS has another hands on preview – this time, with the 3DS version of Sonic Boom. This one is far more akin to a traditional Sonic experience than it’s big brother on the Wii U, with exploration also being a key element.
Saturday
- Finally, we have an interview with Sonic Boom producer Stephen Frost. Stephen goes into a lot of neat details about the game in our 16 minute interview, so sit down and enjoy it with a nice hot drink. I normally go for tea.
And that’s all for this week – so much stuff happened! Phew. Tell us what you thought was the most exciting development of the week in the comments, and what you’re looking forward to most now you’ve seen more from Sonic Boom – the Wii U version, the 3DS version, or the TV show. Until next year and a new Sonic title, E3!
So Sega is going to stay with Nintendo forever? Then also I’m excited about Sonic Boom & the video game for Sonic Boom 3DS, not Wii U because but is speed after all you beating Robot every time a lot. Well anyway is anybody Excied for Super Smash Bros 4 the last game on Wii U and 3DS of Sonic The Hedgehog is back and some other characthers are back to?
Nope, after boom it’s pretty up in the air
I believe it was confirmed that the next real Sonic game (made by Sonic Team) in 2015 is for Xbox One and PS4. Not sure if that was officially the word, but at least that’s what people are saying.
The agreement with Nintendo was for 3 games; Lost World (undersold on both platforms) Mario & Sonic (undersold, and there was supposed to be a 3DS version), and now Boom (was originally NOT part of the agreement; was supposed to be some other type of game). Between those 3 games, I highly doubt Nintendo would even try to extend the deal; having the Sonic series as an exclusive really didn’t help their case.
Yeah, because they screwed it up by making Lost World a mario game.
…. The olympic one was great, not sure I understand that one..
How about you go play a mario game and then tell me that again
Wii U game and the series. I will look forward to those no matter what other people say!
If Toonzai was ended on end of September on CW channel on finale on Saturday,
will Sonic X will be moved to Cartoon Network while Sonic Boom TV Series will air in this Fall?
I’d have to say I’m equally excited about everything! I’m going to die though, if they don’t get the movie right.
My one big pet peeve,
NO DAMN HUMAN LOVE INTERESTS.
Thank you, that is all. 😛
I really doubt they’d try that again
Pssh, we can only hope.
I mean Elise was such a popular character
I sure hope they don’t.Sara,Elise,Shara…oh gosh,the IMAGES.
Excited for everything except the movie tbh. I think the sonic boom games look awesome, especially rise of the lyric though 🙂
You forgot today….SONIC REVOLUTION BABY! At the Holiday Inn at Buena Park. it was incredible. we had Evan Stanley, Tommy Talarico, Serenity 7, Aaron Webber ans Stephen Frost from Sega and more! A great time was had by all.
Summing up E3 in one and a ½ words – Smash Bros
Hah, I never even paid a lick of attention to Nintendo E3…. XD
And the one thing I hoped they would reveal at E3…Shadow’s new design for Sonic Boom…Shame on you Sega.
Is there anything in stored for 2015 regarding Sonic? Because it seems like the ONLY installments we’ll be getting this year are three crappy installments of Sonic Boom (Wii U, 3DS, and animated show that will air for lord knows how many seasons), stupid character designs and all. I just want to know when we’re getting back to the current Sonic series, so we can blow past this one (like a bad dream). It’s like the Super Genesis Wave world or Lara-Su Chronicles.
I really want to meet stephen frost.