Nintendo has announced that European gamers will soon be able to get their hands on a new limited edition blue Wii. This new colour variation of the console will come bundled with a copy of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games when the game hits store shelves November 18th. It will also come with blue Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controllers and a sticker sheet featuring characters from the game.
It’s worth noting that this Wii console is the new model Nintendo announced a short while back. This newly configured hardware isn’t compatible with GameCube games and accessories. Details such as the price of this bundle and where it will be available to pre-order and purchase are currently unknown. We’ll pass that information along when we get it.
Sources: Eurogamer and Nintendo UK
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You may have seen a report late last month from Japanese website Inside Games that many other sources roughly translated to suggest that Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 might include support for 3D TV’s. Well, SEGA’s Sonic 4 Brand Manager has informed the community via the SEGA Forums that Episode 2 will NOT feature support for 3D displays.
Let me clear this up; Episode II is not in 3-D. SEGA has made many 3-D games, THOR, Captain America, Generations, all can be viewed in 3-D if you own a 3-D TV. Episode II however, will not be offered in this format.
Cheers everyone,
Ken
Balough also revealed that Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 will contain all-new music and won’t feature any covers of tracks from past games like Sonic CD’s Sonic Boom.
Hahahah, no – that was just used for SOnic Boom – Episode II will have brand new music 🙂
Source: SEGA Forums Link 1, Link 2
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UPDATE: SEGA’s now removed the listing.
SEGA might just have finally confirmed the much rumoured PC version of Sonic Generations in a new entry on their blog about the new Modern era trailer for the game. The end of the blog entry lists the 3 known platforms along with the PC platform, all for a November release. We’ve screen-capped the listing just in case SEGA removes it.
We’ll let you know if any more information about this version is released.
Source: SEGA Blog
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The ESRB has rated the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations and has given a possible hint as to what one of the game’s currently unknown bosses may be. When referring to bosses in its rating description, the US ratings board gives an example that sounds like the Death Egg Zone boss from Mega Drive title Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a boss that is also present in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. This could also be the already revealed Big Arm boss from Sonic the Hedgehog 3‘s Launch Base Zone, though. The game description also hints at user-generated content among the game’s online features
You can read the full rating description below.
Sonic Generations
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Rating: Everyone
Content descriptors: Mild Cartoon Violence
Rating summary: This is an action-adventure game in which players assume the role of Sonic the Hedgehog as he attempts to stop a mysterious force from altering his universe’s timeline. As players zoom across fantastical landscapes, they collect gold rings and power-ups while using spin attacks to knock over enemies (e.g., insect and animal-like robots); enemies disappear amid smoke puffs, and Sonic blinks and loses rings when hit. A handful of boss-battles depict close-up spin attacks and brief explosions (e.g., defeating a giant robot by crashing into its torso).
Online Notice: Includes online features that may expose players to unrated user-generated content (Nintendo 3DS)
Source: ESRB
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Well this is a surprise – continuing the trend for Sonic the Hedgehog soundtrack re-releases in Japan, it has been confirmed that Sonic CD will also be getting the 20th Anniversary OST treatment.
It follows the re-release of Sonic Adventure Digi-Log Conversation, multi-dimensional: Sonic Adventure 2 Original Soundtrack and the Sonic Heroes Complete Trinity soundtrack earlier this year.
The difference here is that Sonic CD was never officially graced with an OST release. The closest anyone came was Alfa Music’s Sonic the Hedgehog REMIX in 1994. Which isn’t really an original soundtrack at all. And also, super rare.
Naturally, the reason for the OST is the incoming launch of Sonic CD on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. It will be released in Japanese music stores on the 23rd November for ¥2,400 (about £20), and will feature brand new artwork and the Crush 40 cover of Sonic Boom first heard at SEGA of America’s anniversary celebration in Los Angeles. HMV Japan has more information on the CD… in Japanese.
CDJapan are offering preorders at the same price of ¥2,400, and ship internationally. You will, however, have to deal with shipping costs and potential import duties.
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IGN has released SEGA’s Modern era trailer for Sonic Generations. Within it, we get some gameplay clips of Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)‘s Crisis City stage, Sonic Unleashed‘s Rooftop Run and Sonic Colours‘ Planet Wisp in both Classic and Modern flavours. An old boss you may recognise also pops up at the end.
Source: IGN (via Sonic Retro)
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UPDATE: Gareth from Grainger Games has confirmed in our comment section that the retailer is unable to ship this item outside of the UK due to its high weight. It appears the price has increased to £98.99 now too.
UK video game specialist Grainger Games is now taking pre-orders for both versions of the Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition. The retailer is charging £88.99 and offers free delivery within the UK. We’ve checked their terms and conditions, but there is no indication of them shipping to other countries, so if you live outside of the UK, we suggest you try to order and see if they accept or not.
You can get your pre-order in at the links below.
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (PS3): £98.99
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (Xbox 360): £98.99
We don’t know whether Grainger Games is taking pre-orders for Sonic Generations’ Collector’s Edition in-store or not. If you would like to enquire about it with your local store, you can find their phone number at their website here.
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SEGA has revealed that Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 on Windows Phone 7 is this week’s Xbox Live Deal of the Week in all territories. For one week only, you can grab the game for just £2.29, down from £5.49. Oddly, SEGA says the game has dropped from $6.99 to $4.99 in the US, while the Marketplace lists it at $2.99.
You can buy the game from the UK Marketplace here or the US Marketplace here.
Source: SEGA Blog
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It appears SEGA’s embargo that IGN mentioned before has now lifted, as gaming websites SPOnG, CVG, Videogamer.com and GamesRadar have all just unleashed new previews of a near-final build of Sonic Generations, which give us some new nuggets of information. CVG has also provided new gameplay footage of Classic Sonic’s Sky Sanctuary Zone stage.
SPOnG’s preview is written by this website’s very own Svend Joscelyne/Dreadknux and tells us more about the game’s missions. Two new Speed Highway screenshots are also included.
Inbetween these stages, you’ll get the opportunity to play optional missions. There are five missions for both Classic and Modern Sonic in each zone, and will mix up the core stage in some form. Other characters will take an active role in helping you out, but for now we only know of Tails’ involvement in these levels. A mission called ‘Way Past Fast’ sees you race against the Tornado plane, piloted by the two-tailed fox
Other missions include Doppelganger races, against another Sonic, and a mission called ‘Look Out Below’ which challenges you to complete a remixed Green Hill Zone stage with breakable platforms. In each of these, the main elements of the core stage remains the same, but enemy placements will change and you may even explore completely different looking areas than you would in the main level
In Videogamer.com’s preview, there is an example of what part Sonic’s friends play in gameplay:
You don’t actually play as, say, Knuckles, but in one mission you can take advantage of the red echidna’s fists, where a tap of the button sends him burrowing into the ground for rings. As well as this there are time attacks, high speed challenges and doppelgänger races, which has you racing against the ‘other’ Sonic. Considering modern Sonic has homing attacks and the such, the odds are always stacked against his older, squatter counterpart – which is half the fun.
GamesRadar gives a bit more information about the opening of the game’s story:
The game’s plot is told through deliciously self-referential cut-scenes. Sonic eats chilli dogs while holding Amy at arms length literally with his whole hand over her face as she runs on the spot trying to get to him. But just as it’s getting all cosy, a vortex opens up in the space/time continuum and all of Sonic’s buddies (which include some Chaotix members) get sucked into it. Some cynics would likely be happy to leave the game there, having solved the most irksome problem of the past 19 years, but they’d be missing out on some gorgeous gameplay, so let’s carry on.
GamesRadar also previews the 3DS version and praises the 3D effect:
The 3DS version of Sonic Generations is very different compared to the ‘big’ game, but at the same time very similar in that the more platform-centric Classic Sonic levels are countered by faster, more dazzling Modern Sonic levels. But they all look great in 3D. I played for a long while with the 3D slider up full and it didn’t feel strained on my eyes, which was good. It can look a little simplistic in the over-the-shoulder Modern sections, but that’s to keep the speed and fluidity up, which is obviously vitally important.
All four previews are extremely positive, which is very good to see this close to release when reviews will soon be due. Will Sonic Generations be critically acclaimed? We’ll have to wait and see…
To read the full previews, head over to the links below.
Sources: SPOnG, CVG, Videogamer.com and GamesRadar [PS3/Xbox 360 & 3DS]
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UPDATE: ShopTo.net has now sold out of the Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition on both platforms.
Two more UK retailers are now listing the Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition on their websites. ShopTo.net is now taking pre-orders for both versions at £97.85 each, while 365Games.co.uk is listing it, but hasn’t opened pre-orders just yet. If you leave your e-mail address with the latter, they’ll let you know when pre-orders open up.
ShopTo.net
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (Xbox 360): £97.85
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (PS3): £97.85
ShopTo.net ships worldwide.
365Games.co.uk
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (Xbox 360)
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (PS3)
365Games.co.uk ships worldwide, with free delivery offered to the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Thanks to jennytablina at the SSMB for the heads up on ShopTo!
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In other news, we have some more brief gameplay footage from Sonic Generations‘ UK sponsorship campaign with The Simpsons and Sky, including clips of Modern Sonic’s Seaside Hill stage and Classic Sonic’s Rooftop Run stage.
Thanks to KrazyBean14 at the SSMB for recording the footage!
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UPDATE: UK fans can now get the tin as a bonus with the game at Amazon. Thanks to Thomas for the heads up!
It appears the Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Collector’s Edition revealed for Spain last month actually contains a lot more than just the steel tin shown on the box image SEGA Spain released. EB Games Australia is now listing it, except under the name ‘Limited Edition’ instead of ‘Collector’s Edition’.
The retailer has shared the above image of all of the item’s you get with this edition of the game, which include a steel tin, a poster, a t-shirt, a notebook and a carry bag. All of this is available to pre-order and purchase for $88 AU, which is just $10 AU more than the standard game on its own. It’s also worth noting that this set of goodies is exclusive to EB Games in Australia. It will also be made available in Spain, but we’ve not seen it up for pre-order yet.
Source: EB Games Australia (via Esperino)
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Eurogamer Italy reports that SEGA has apparently confirmed a November 25th release for the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations in Europe, which is 21 days later than when the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions launch. The date matches the one European retailers have been listing for the past month or two, but SEGA still list nothing clearer than November 2011 on their website.
We’ve queried the report with SEGA, but have heard nothing back. We’ll let you know when we hear something more official, but right now, November 25th is looking pretty likely.
Source: Eurogamer Italy
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It seems SEGA, like Sonic, is getting a little impatient to get the blue hedgehog’s new title Sonic Generations into stores, as Andriasang reports that the game will now launch in Japan December 1st, instead of the previously scheduled date December 8th. Great news for our fellow fans in Japan!
Source: Andriasang
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SEGA has launched a new sponsorship deal with UK TV network Sky and popular animated comedy The Simpsons to promote Sonic’s big 20th Anniversary game Sonic Generations over the next 3 months. This new marketing push started two days ago and will end December 31st 2011.
The first episodes of The Simpsons featuring the Sonic Generations sponsorship aired yesterday and courtesy of YouTube user poppitzman, we have two video clips of the coinciding Sonic Generations ads. The first video (above) contains some new gameplay footage, including a portion of Modern Sonic’s Rooftop Run stage that sees him running up the clock tower from the original level in Sonic Unleashed.
The second clip (below) just shows Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic posing.
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Source: Sonic Wrecks
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UK collectible specialist retailer Forbidden Planet is now taking pre-orders for Jazwares’ set of Sonic 20th Anniversary action figures. The figures will be released this coming Thursday October 6th and are priced between £7.99 and £22.99, depending on the size of the figure.
To view the collection and/or get your pre-order(s) in, head over to Forbidden Planet’s website.
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UPDATE: The Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition has now sold out on both platforms across the group.
Following yesterday’s report, the Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition has been found available at four other UK online retailers, who all make up retailer group Online Commerce. Those who missed out on the Collector’s Edition at Amazon UK can now pre-order a copy at Base.com, DVD.co.uk, 101CD.com and BlahDVD.com. The down side is that the retail group is charging the full £99.99 RRP for it, which is £24.05 more than Amazon’s £75.94 price.
Fans from the US and other parts of the world will be happy to hear that the group ships to most countries.
Q. Where do you deliver to?
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We also ship to the following countries – Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, USA, Vatican City
Get your pre-order in now at the below links:
Base.com
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (Xbox 360)
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (PS3)
DVD.co.uk
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (Xbox 360)
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (PS3)
101CD.com
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (Xbox 360)
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (PS3)
BlahDVD.com
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (Xbox 360)
Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition (PS3)
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The Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition will be made more widely available in the UK according to an e-mail that reader Matt received from SEGA yesterday following a query about the item’s availability. Currently, the Collector’s Edition is only available at Amazon in the UK and it’s now sold out, so for more stock to be available anywhere would be a very welcome move for fans who missed out.
SEGA says in the e-mail (below) that a list of retailers that will be stocking the Collector’s Edition will be revealed on their website by the end of this week. This means we could find out as soon as tomorrow.
After consulting our Sales Department, I can confirm that the Collector’s Edition of Sonic Generations will soon become available from other retailers apart from Amazon.co.uk.
The list of retailers offering this Collector’s Edition will be revealed on our website by the end of the week.
Please keep an eye on our website:
http://www.sega.co.uk/news/
As of the time of this article, no other UK retailers are offering the Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition, but when/if it’s made available elsewhere, we’ll let you know.
If you live outside of the UK and are interested in the Collector’s Edition, check out our worldwide list of retailers that are stocking it and the prices they’re offering it for here.
Thanks to Matt for sending this information in to us!
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We get to see Shadow, we get to see Speed Highway, we get to hear the remixes, SO EXCITING!
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Coming from IGN is the latest trailer for Sonic Generations. This one covers the Dreamcast era. This time, we get a very tiny bit of Speed Highway to check out in both classic and modern. Now this kind of video I can handle. Not a spoiler-filled half-hour playthrough. Just a teeny taste of what’s to come.
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SEGA has today finally launched an official Sonic Generations website for Europe and the US. Unfortunately, right now there is nothing new to be found apart from three new screenshots of City Escape, Rooftop Run and Seaside Hill in the home console version of the game. There is plenty of content locked out to look forward to until the game’s release, though.
We’ll keep tabs on the website and update you when new content is revealed.
You can check out the new screenshots below.
Thanks to Woun and frokenok3 at the SSMB for the heads up!
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UPDATE: The original video has been removed by the user. I have provided another link, but if that goes down then I’m guessing SoA is possibly having them taken down. I’m not sure.
German site GIGA has a video preview of Sonic Generations that goes way beyond the other previews as it has a half-hour of gameplay footage! Spoilers aplenty here so you’ve been warned.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibuHW981wCE[/youtube]
BTW, does this mean the German version is in English? Special Edition, here I come!
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SEGA has revealed via their Twitter feed that Sonic Generations will be playable at this year’s New York Comic Con, which is set to take place from October 13th-16th at the Javits Center. SEGA says attendees will find the game located at the Archie Comics booth, but it’s currently unclear which versions of the game will be there and what stages will be playable. We’d expect at least the console version to be there with Green Hill Zone and City Escape playable like at other recent events.
If you’re interested in attending, tickets start at $35. You can buy them from the event’s official website here.
Source: SEGA’s Twitter
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Following today’s price drop, Amazon, the UK exclusive carrier of the Sonic Generations Special Edition, has now sold out of the item on both platforms, thus rendering it sold out in the UK. But don’t worry if you missed out, you can still get it imported from one of many retailers worldwide. Check out our list of retailers and price here.
Thanks to Blue Blood at the SSMB and Rogodre in our comments section for the heads up!
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So far we have seen both Sonic Adventure titles as well as the Sonic Heroes soundtracks re-released this year in abridged formats, along with the two upcoming Sonic Generations soundtracks which are already on the way…not to mention the Masato Nakamura release of the Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 original music and demos! To add to that, the soundtrack to Sonic the Hedgehog CD will now be seeing a release later this year! Unlike the other soundtracks, this will be the first time this soundtrack has made it to an official release, with select tracks only appearing on other compilations.
The release date is scheduled for the 23rd of November this year, with a RRP of ¥2400 (about £21 / $32). To date no track listing is available.
So, SEGA…when will we be seeing a US soundtrack re-release? Oh really? Thought not.
To pre-order the CD, head over to CD-Japan.
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UPDATE: Both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions have now sold out.
Amazon UK has today dropped the price of the Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition by £9.56 from £85.52 to just £75.94. The Xbox 360 version remains sold out, but you can still place an order for the PS3 version. Those who have already pre-ordered either version will notice their orders haven’t been updated and no e-mails have been sent out about the price cut. But rest assured that with Amazon’s ‘Pre-order Price Guarantee, you’ll pay the lowest price when your item is despatched.
Pre-order Price Guarantee: order now and if the Amazon.co.uk price decreases between the time you place your order and the release date, you’ll be charged the lowest price. Here’s how (terms and conditions apply)
Don’t forget that you can still order the Sonic Generations Collector’s Edition from many other retailers around the world. Check out our list of retailers and prices here.
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French SEGA fansite SEGA Mag reports that Sonic Generations will be one of the games showcased in next week’s Micromania Games Tour. The tour is run by retailer Micromania and will be held in four cinemas across France. The event operates like an E3 presentation for the public, with about three hours worth of game demonstrations and videos showcased on the big cinema screen.
Other games being shown include Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Forza Motorsport 4, Battlefield 3, Need For Speed The Run, Mass Effect 3, Street Fighter X Tekken, Saints Row: The Third, Batman Arkham City, RAGE, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, NBA 2K12, Dance Star Party and Dance Central 2.
LYON, October 4 at CGR Brignais / 19h
MARSEILLE, October 5 at Pathé Plan de Campagne / 19h
LILLE, October 6 at Kinepolis Lomme / 19h
PARIS, October 7 at the Grand Rex / 19h
Tickets cost €5 and are already sold out for the October 4th-6th shows, but you can still grab one at Micromania’s website for the October 7th show in Paris.
Source: SEGA Mag
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GamePro Germany has posted up a new preview of the Xbox 360/PS3 version of Sonic Generations. From what we can make out in the Google translation, the website appears to be positive about the game, from the physics to the level design. In this preview, we also finally find out how the ‘hubs’ work. By a simple button press, players can switch between Classic and Modern versions of the stages.
Whether the levels in 2D or 3D, plays depends on what you choose for Sonic: Sonic the chubby little retro (for the 2-D version) or the large, hip Sonic for the three-dimensional interpretation (hence the “Generations” in the title). By pressing a button, we switch to the upper world between the two generations, and thus also between the dimensions back and forth. An exchange in the level itself is not possible because the sections are fundamentally different.
There is also a video version of the preview, which shows us more of Classic Sonic’s Sky Sanctuary stage, where there’s even a nod to the beginning of the original Mega Drive/Genesis level.
You can read the full preview over at GamePro Germany. (Google Translate)
Thanks to ForgeCircuit at the SSMB and Thomas Jones in the TSS comments for the heads up, and thank to Dusk Golem at the SSMB for the YouTube conversion!
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Sonic action figure maker Jazwares has revealed in reply to a fan query on their Facebook page that work is underway on a Classic Knuckles action figure.
Well folks he is in the works. And he looks AWESOME!
No pictures or details about the figures have been released, but we would assume it will be part of the 20th Anniversary line and be out before Christmas.
We’ll keep an eye out for more details.
Source: Jazwares Facebook page
Thanks to Rooftrees Spindash at the SSMB for the heads up!
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“Spoilers”
Xbox360Achievements.org has revealed some slightly spoiler-ish achievements for Sonic Generations. This includes getting achievement points for talking to all of Sonic’s friends and completing their challenges. Many of the achievements still remain in secret. Apparently, there is also a hard mode in the game, as it is the only way to get a Classic Eggman avatar costume seen below.
With just over a month before the game’s release, we are getting into spoiler territory now. For those who don’t want spoilers, it might be prudent to start passing over any more Sonic Generations news so you can be somewhat spoiler-free before the game’s release.
Bet’cha didn’t think a yank could make a Dr. Who reference eh?
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German gaming website PlayFront.de has released seven new screenshots from the Seaside Hill stage in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Sonic Generations. In this batch, we get another peek at Classic Sonic in the new underwater section. We can also see a new section where Modern Sonic will have to dodge past rolling rocks through a narrow path.
Check out all seven of the new screenshots below:
Source: Play Front
Thanks to Neon at the SSMB for the heads up!
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IGN has been hands-on with Sonic Generations today and the game has got the website’s staff pretty excited. The staff are so excited, they’ve shared the above video showcasing their excitement. Unfortunately, the contents of their preview are currently embargo’d, so they can’t share any details until their preview goes live on Monday when the embargo lifts. With an embargo in place, this suggests that they may have played a level that is yet to be officially revealed, so we just might get to see or read about a new stage on Monday.
We’ll share any new details from IGN’s preview once it’s released on Monday.
Source: IGN (via SegaShiro)
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Today, SEGA has announced that Sonic the Hedgehog himself will be raising money for charity by running in the Rebel Sport Run4Fun 2011 event. The charity run will take place November 6th and Sonic hopes to raise $5,000 AU for the Sydney Children’s Foundation, which is the main source of fundraising for the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick, Sydney.
If you would like to donate money to Sonic’s cause, you can do so at Sonic’s fundraising page. As of the time of this post, Sonic has raised $80 AU.
Source: MCV
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Although news on it’s release has been pretty sketchy, it now finally looks like the Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 soundtrack will be seeing the light of day this October.
With distribution through the Universal Music (the record label of Japanese super group Dreams Come True to which the original composer Masato Nakamura belongs), the soundtrack is set to contain the full workings from the Megadrive / Genesis titles, along with unheard demo material all reworked.
You can preorder this soundtrack now through Play-Asia for $36.49 (about £27) and CDJapan for ¥3000 (about £26), and you will be pleased to know they will ship to most countries worldwide. The soundtrack is set to be released on 19th of October 2011.
Although no announcement of track listings or box art has been confirmed, the price would indicate that this may be a double-CD soundtrack [EDIT – Sonic Retro claim it comes on a massive 3 CDs with 88 tracks -T] , although again this is speculative; we will keep you informed as always through the Sonic Stadium as more information comes to light.
PREORDER: Play-Asia, CDJapan
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