Finally, that burning question has been well and truly answered. In an interview with IGN Insider, Sonic Adventure 2 director Takashi Iizuka confirmed that Sonic’s pink admirer, Amy Rose, will indeed play a part in the game’s story. But unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your viewpoint) she will not be playable. It’d be interesting to see how she makes an impact on the plot when the game’s released.
Sonic Adventure 2 Demo Pods Appear in London
If you want to get your hands on Sonic Adventure 2 in the UK, you should head on down to London’s famous Oxford Street shopping district. According to Sonic HQ, Sega is showcasing a new demo version of the game in a number of Dreamcast pods near the ‘Miss Selfridges’ store. It’s a more complete demo, featuring more content than you can find in the PSO demo disc; you’ll be able to play the first level of each character’s story. Let us know what you think!
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Voice Actor Reveals Sonic Adventure 2 Story Details
Sonic Adventure 2 sounds like it’s going to have one of the darkest stories ever seen in a Sonic game. In an interview with fansite The Floating Island, voice actor and cast director Lani Minella spoke of some of the minor character roles in the upcoming Dreamcast game, and how challenging it was to record the huge script in a five-day period.
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SA2: ‘Green Forest’ Stage Revealed
Another of Sonic’s stages in Sonic Adventure 2 has been revealed – called Green Forest, the stage sees the blue blur tasked with racing through a treacherous jungle environment within an eight-minute time limit. Once the timer hits zero, the entire level blows up! Extreme. Continue reading SA2: ‘Green Forest’ Stage Revealed
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Sega America Holds SA2 Sweepstakes
Sega of America has unveiled a couple of new promotional events to hype Sonic the Hedgehog’s upcoming tenth anniversary! The “Sonic Adventure 2 T-Shirt Giveaway” will put up for grabs 300 limited-edition commemorative shirts, which show off a new character from the game. Registration will run on the site link below from today through May 18, with winners being announced May 23. Continue reading Sega America Holds SA2 Sweepstakes
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SA2 PREVIEW: Meet the Characters!
Oh my God! Just when you think Sonic Team can’t do any better, they spill more details on the biggest game of the year – Sonic Adventure 2! Get ready to wipe your chins, people, ‘cos you’re gonna be drooling for a long time! Continue reading SA2 PREVIEW: Meet the Characters!
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New Sonic Adventure 2 Screenshots
Check out this gallery of new Sonic Adventure 2 screenshots. They show off a little bit of the story, as well as some two-player gameplay. It also confirms that Tails is a playable character, facing off against Eggman! See the screenshots below! Continue reading New Sonic Adventure 2 Screenshots
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SA2 Will Feature Tails, Rivalries, Three Different Kinds of Play
More Sonic Adventure 2 news is coming in thick and fast! This time around, we’ve learned some juicy gameplay details. It seems that Tails will be playable in the game after all, with the character roster split into ‘Hero’ and ‘Dark’ sides (Sonic, Knuckles and Tails will be Hero, Shadow, Rouge and Eggman will be Dark). Continue reading SA2 Will Feature Tails, Rivalries, Three Different Kinds of Play
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Sonic Adventure 2 Release Date
Sega has put us all out of our misery and finally announced a release date for Sonic Adventure 2. The game will be hitting Japanese store shelves on June 23, which just happens to be Sonic the Hedgehog’s 10th Anniversary! What a fitting launch date. The game will launch in North America a couple of days before, on June 21 – not quite the Anniversary, but close enough (and US fans get to play it earlier, so stop whining). Continue reading Sonic Adventure 2 Release Date
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Sonic Adventure 2 Box Art Revealed
No, this is not an April Fool’s joke! SEGA has indeed released the packshots for Sonic’s Dreamcast swansong, Sonic Adventure 2. You can see both the North American and European box art below. It really captures the theme of good/hero, light/dark doesn’t it? Continue reading Sonic Adventure 2 Box Art Revealed
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Sonic Adventure 2, PSO Demoed at GDC 2001
Not exactly earth-shattering news, but IGN is reporting that SEGA is showcasing demo versions of Sonic Adventure 2, Phantasy Star Online and a number of other Dreamcast titles at the Game Developers Conference 2001. No new information was gleaned from these appearances, but it does show that the House of Sonic is still supporting its final console even as it pushes towards third party publishing. Only a few more months to go until SA2, folks!
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TSS Preview: Sonic Adventure 2 (Demo Version)
Mwahahahahahaaaaaa!!! All you Sonic fanatics prepare yourselves, because Dreadknux has played the SA2 DEMO! Right when Phantasy Star Online was released a week before official release (19th February instead of the 27th or something…) your favourite echidna has found the holy disc at the back of the box. This is the FIRST OFFICIAL UK Review (not including in the magazines, they got theirs early) of the sacred demo, and guess what? You’re all invited to see how it truly plays like! Continue reading TSS Preview: Sonic Adventure 2 (Demo Version)
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SA2: Sonic’s Shadow Has a Name
New images of Sonic Adventure 2 have been revealed, giving a name to Sonic’s mysterious black doppelgänger. His name is Shadow, and he certainly looks similar enough to Sonic to be named as such. The images also introduce a new character called Rouge. These characters look amazing and I can’t wait ’til the game comes out! Who knew that black hedgehog had a name… Screenshots below! Continue reading SA2: Sonic’s Shadow Has a Name
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Sonic 10th Anniversary Celebrated in Electronic Gaming Monthly
If you live in the US, get to your local game store right away to pick up the new Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. This month’s issue features Sonic on the cover – not only that, but characters from Phantasy Star Online are reflected in his eyes! Continue reading Sonic 10th Anniversary Celebrated in Electronic Gaming Monthly
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How Chao Raising Works in Sonic Adventure 2
New Sonic Adventure 2 screenshots from Official Dreamcast Magazine reveal some details on Chao raising. Instead of animals being freed from robots in order to nurture your Chao, you will find odd little rods. Apparently these will be compatible somehow with your virtual pet. Continue reading How Chao Raising Works in Sonic Adventure 2
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UK Sonic Adventure 2 Release Possibly May; Demo to Launch with PSO
Those of you waiting for SA2 to be arriving anytime soon, it ain’t gonna happen. Don’t you just HATE rumours? >_< According to the ODM (Official Dreamcast Magazine), the game is expected to be pushed to May in the UK. That’s a probable mean delay, but hey, hopefully Sonic Shuffle will be released in-between as a fill-gap? Or maybe not… 🙁 Continue reading UK Sonic Adventure 2 Release Possibly May; Demo to Launch with PSO
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Sonic Adventure 2 Demo Released in USA
Hey, we have an UPDATE here, people! The most anticipated Sonic game ever has been released in the USA in the form of a demo. Those lucky Americans able to play a preview version of Sonic Adventure 2. My web buddy Kulock has reviewed it, for any of you desperate to find out how it plays. CLICK HERE to find out from the Moogle man himself! Continue reading Sonic Adventure 2 Demo Released in USA
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The Road to Sonic Adventure 2: What We Know So Far
Sonic Adventure 2, eh? Probably the most anticipated Sonic game to date. And you know why? If you don’t, you’ll find out right about now! Details on the story and the plot itself are rather scarce, but what we do know at the moment is exciting everyone, especially the old ‘Dreadknuxster’ here! Least of all because Sonic’s 10th Anniversary is drawing nigh, and Sonic Team are beavering away to ensure a worldwide release date and to make this the BEST Sonic game to date!!! Continue reading The Road to Sonic Adventure 2: What We Know So Far
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Sonic Merch Up For Grabs at Japanese SA2 Demo Event
Well, colour us green with envy! Sonic Team is planning to host an insanely cool party for Japanese fans in Tokyo’s Akihabara district on the 16th and 21st December, offering a chance to try Sonic Adventure 2, Phantasy Star Online and Samba de Amigo 2000. Attendees will also be able to get a bunch of exclusive goodies! Here’s what’s on offer. Continue reading Sonic Merch Up For Grabs at Japanese SA2 Demo Event
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Yuji Naka Gets Coy About Sonic Adventure 2 Cast
We know that Sonic and Knuckles are in Sonic Adventure 2. We’ve seen them six-thousand times now. But what Sega doesn’t seem to be telling us, is if there are any other playable characters hidden in the game that we don’t know about yet. Well, Sonic Team lead Yuji Naka was asked about this very thing in the latest issue of UK Official Dreamcast Magazine. Specifically: is Tails in the game? Continue reading Yuji Naka Gets Coy About Sonic Adventure 2 Cast