SNK discontinued their Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld a while back and had quite a bit unopened consoles and games in warehouses, so instead of letting them go to waste, they’re re-releasing them in bundles. Below are the bundles, the second one includes Sonic Pocket Adventure.
First Bundle: console and six games (Pac-man, Turf Masters, King of Fighters R2, Samurai Showdown 2, Metal Slug First Mission, and Fatal Fury F-Contact) for $79.99.
Second Bundle: Sonic Pocket Adventure and Puzzle Bobble, SNK vs. Capcom with Last Blade for $39.99.
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Sonic Pinball Party has yet to be released in Europe, Sega of Europe had this to say,“‘Sonic Pinball Party (GBA) is not on our release list for Europe and has not been announced.” Currently the game is on sale everywhere mostly, except Europe. I’ll keep you updated as I can, hope its released soon!
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Below is from Planet Gamecube:
It seems Sega is slowly lifting itself out of the gutter. Thursday Sega announced a profit of 1.89 billion yen, or 15.8 million dollars, and 42.4 billion yen ($353 million) in sales between April and June. Although it is hard for analysts to make projections on the rest of Sega’s year, as this is Sega’s first quarterly earnings report publicly released, it is safe to say any profit is good for the company, whose reports have historically been in the red.
Sega attributes this pleasant surprise to key titles such as Sonic Adventure DX: Director’s Cut, an updated GameCube port of the signature Dreamcast title, and the quirky Let’s Make a J-League Soccer Club 3 for the PS2, both of which sold above Sega’s expectations. Sega reports it is still on track to meet its goal of 7.5 billion yen ($1.6 billion) in profit by the end of March 2004.
Looks like the ports are selling well, makes you think what the sales for Sonic Heroes will be…
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Below is from Animation Insider.
Fans of the FOX BOX do not have to wait until September 1 to see the television block’s new programming offerings. Instead, the network will air special “sneak previews” of their three new series throughout August. Sonic X, Funky Cops and Shaman King will all having special airings during the month before their official debut on September 1.
Sonic X
Episode #101 “Supersonic Hero Appears”
(Saturday, August 23–10:00 a.m. ET/PT)
In this premiere episode, Sonic and Eggman fight over the possession of the seventh Chaos Emerald, the legendary stone that is said to give its possessor the power to rule over the entire world. With the support of his friends, Tails, Amy, Cream and Cheese, Sonic storms into Dr. Eggman’s base. Meanwhile, all seven Chaos Emeralds are brought together, causing a large-scale Chaos Control warp in space, blowing away Sonic and his friends, who land in a world of humanoids setting the stage for a series of exhilarating and elaborate adventures.
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ComiX-Fan recently talked to Karl Bollers about the Sonic Archie comics. Theres previews and more including a #130 preview page.
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Fox Box has stated the specific dates, on August 23rd the Sneak Peek will be shown and on September 6 the Season Premiere will be shown on Fox Box. Below is from the site.
“The video game superstar is now the star of his own cartoon on the Fox Box! Sneak Peek – August 23rd! Season Premiere – September 6!”
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Yes, Sonic News is still here, but in a cleaner form! You’ll notice that most of Sonic News has changed. This is the new, improved version of Sonic News, for we have, like The Sonic Stadium, gone PHP stylee.
What does this mean to you? Well, for a start you’ll be able to get your news fix much quicker and faster than ever before (and considering how fast Sonic News is in the first place…), as well as cool extras such as being able to add your own comments and thoughts on the many Sonic and Sonic Team headlines passing through here.
You can also let a friend know about any of the articles we have, just by clicking on ‘Send to Friend’ and filling in the details. The news prior to this month (August) has been removed temporarily – now that archives will be added automatically, it seems fitting for us to archive the news headlines that we had to manually update.
Soon the ‘Articles’ section in the MEDIA Channel will be moved to Sonic News too, where it will belong most – for it’s great move, you can submit any editorial articles that you have written – be it your theories on the Sonic Universe, a thought about the Online Community, or just general Sonic theory-ness.
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #129, ships 10/15. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US.
“Space Gamble”: Move over, Nascar pros – Sonic is putting the pedal to the metal by entering a racing competition! Not the best thing to do with a damaged ship, but he can always use the prize money to fix it. Winning won’t be that easy of course-he’s only up against fastest beings of the universe! Will Sonic’s ship hold together long enough for him to cross the finish line?
SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. Art: Dawn Best (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks).
“Welcome to Wheelworld”: The new world Sonic finds himself in offers the best opportunity for to get back home to his family and friends. Too bad he’s landed there right in the middle of the trial of the Bem scientist last seen in #118. Why is this trial so important and what does it have to do with Mobius? This must must-read tale features several surprises, including of Tails’ parents!
SCRIPT: Benny Lee. ART: Art Mawhinney (pencils) and Michael Higgins (inks).
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Below is from SHQ News:
In the latest issue of Sonic(#126),it’s revealed by Ken Penders in the letters page that Mobius:Twenty Five Years Later(originally Knuckles:Twenty Years Later)will start in Sonic#131. The arc will start it’s focus on Knuckles and then gradually move on to the other characters in the Sonic universe. More tidbits:
- Sonic returns to Mobius in Sonic #129 and will be explained over the course of this issue and #130.
- Knuckles returns in #130 and begins to get more involved in the affairs of the Kingdom of Acorn.
Note: Unless you are a subscriber, Sonic #126 is not out yet, so don’t go rushing to find it.
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The latest Sonic Team brand video game, Sonic Pinball Party has a short commercial, below is the links to view it.
For the high quality link: Here
For the low quality link: Here
Quick Bits:
- Japanese Sonic Adventure DX guide On Sale for 1500 Yen.
- Yuji Naka has appeared on a Japanese TV channel MXTV on June 12th according to Gamefront.
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Sonic The Hedgehog #124 is in stores and on sale, so head out a buy a copy!
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Fox Box played Sonic X teasers all morning, a short 6 second teaser. 4Kids got dubbing rights and Fox Box gets it starting September 6th, at 9:30 EST and PST. Luckily SonicAnime.net has it on file, click here for the teaser hosted on SonicAnime.Net, the video requires the DivX 5.0.3 codec, availible at DivX.com.
Thanks to Shayne Thames for the information.
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Sega has opened a small official website with info and screens of the 3D Ages version of Phantasy Star which will be released on the Playstation 2 with enhanced graphics and sound, a small remake. I didn’t add no news on this before because well, Sonic Team didn’t have involvement with this project till now. Sonic Team will be supervising the character editorial and package illustrations. So most art will be done by them, official art.
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House of Brussels, who are making the Sonic The Hedgehog chocolates, has released this press release on their website…
House of Brussels Chocolates Provides Follow-Up to Introduction of Sonic The Hedgehog Line at
All Candy Expo
Friday June 6, 9:13 am ET
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 6, 2003–House of Brussels Chocolates (“HBSL”) (OTCBB: – ) is pleased to announce that the official launch of Sonic The Hedgehog® chocolate treats at the 2003 All Candy Expo in Chicago as announced on May 13th appears to be a major success. Thanks to the strong marketing support of our partners, SEGA® of America and Prima Games, coupled with a highly recognizable brand name, our sales and marketing team at the show was inundated by retailers both large and small to get a “taste” of our new Sonic the Hedgehog chocolate line. Over three days, HBSL received several hundred leads, with more than 30 coming from major chain retailers. At the request of several retailers, we are currently registering the Sonic line with several regional and nationwide food distributors, which is a necessary step to initiate our product roll out. HBSL anticipates the signing of several significant contracts in the near future and will release this information to the public as appropriate. “In the 20-year history of Brussels Chocolates, we have never had a more exciting product to present to buyers and anticipate high buyer and retail acceptance,” said Grant Petersen, Managing Director of Brussels.
About House of Brussels Chocolates, Inc. ():
Since 1983, House of Brussels Chocolates has been an established manufacturer of gourmet quality chocolate products distributing gourmet Belgian chocolates through its licensed retail outlets and through a wholesale network in Canada, the United States and overseas. House of Brussels Chocolate’s signature product is its “hedgehog” chocolate — a molded chocolate design that blends the aesthetics of the traditional Belgian symbol of good luck with taste for a strong customer appeal. House of Brussels Chocolates also offers an assortment of fine truffles, maple chocolates made with genuine Canadian maple syrup, ice wine truffles made with Canadian ice wine as well as fine quality chocolate bars made in several distinct flavors. Most recently, Brussels developed a new hedgehog treat – the Sonic The Hedgehog(TM) chocolate bar — that is just being released to the marketplace.
About SEGA:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a $3.5 billion corporation by market capitalization, recognized as a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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Sega has released Director’s commentary for Sonic Adventure DX, click here.
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Information from Sonic Adventurer:
Now, you can enter to be a part of the Sonic Comic Con! Yaaaay! Here’s how:
1) Send in an e-mail with the following info:
-Your name
-Your booth’s name
-Your booth’s URL (You can leave this blank, just make sure you e-mail it to me when ready. OR you can make up a url that you plan to use when it’s done)
-Booth description (No less than 10 words, please)
-Banner (any size banner is acceptable. Just make sure it’s a standard banner, meaning the width is greater than the height.)
Send it to: sonicadventurer2002@yahoo.com
2) Keep in mind that there will be another “Booth Babes” poll running, so if you want another chance at winning an award, give your booth a…babe, lol.
That’s all for now. Remember that SCC begins August 20th, 2003 and you can visit the website at either www.svtcc.cjb.net or www.sonicverseteam.com/comiccon
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #127
Cover and blurb- (Lee/Lim/Tomas & Pepoy)
Sonic’s space odyssey continues as he crash-lands on a strange planet… a planet that evolves faster than Sonic can even run. What can Sonic do while whole civilizations rise and fall around him.? More importantly, what do the inhabitants of the planet think of our trespassing hedgehog? It’s sci-fi with a Sonic spin.
PLUS: Sonicspy vs. Knucklespy (by Michael Gallagher & Dave Manak)
News Source: Westfield Comics
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This comes from Gamesarefun.com:
The Sonic Team plans to start beta testing their current project work of art in Japan on July 24th. Fiends, start packing now.
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Sega of America have put up the ultimate Sonic The Hedgehog Auction ever. Here’s a link to it.
Be the first to get your hands on the ultimate Fun Pack, courtesy of SEGA and McDonald’s!
On June 27, SEGA and McDonald’s will launch the first ever interactive electronic Happy Meal toy and you can own the first set before they are available to the public. In addition, we have created only TWO silver plated SEGA/McDonald’s Happy Meal sets and are including one set as part of this package. You will also receive a copy of SEGA’s new “Sonic Adventure DX Director’s Cut” for Nintendo GameCube, before it launches, and MUCH MORE!
All proceeds of this auction will be matched by SEGA and then given to the Ronald McDonald House charity, so bid well and bid often!
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DiscStation, a Japanese site recently released the high spec and standard box art of Sonic X DVD: Vol. 1. The DVD will be released in Japan shortly by Universal Music & Sega. Below is the High spec and then the standard versions.
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