New Sonic the Hedgehog games are arriving (seemingly worldwide) in the Summer, but Japanese fans are the first to know when exactly those games will drop. Sonic Adventure DX on Gamecube will hit stores in June 2003, with the GBA’s Sonic Pinball Party arriving the month after.
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When we were wondering what kind of improvements Sonic Adventure DX would have over the original Dreamcast release, we couldn’t have guessed this! According to Sonic Team’s Yuji Naka, the upcoming Gamecube port will contain a ‘Sonic Mega Collection 2’ of every single Sonic game that released on the SEGA Game Gear in the 1990s.
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Sonic Adventure DX’s Box Art Has Been Revealed
We now have the official cover art for Sonic Adventure DX on Gamecube, and to our surprise the name of the game doesn’t end with ‘DX’. Behold its full name – Sonic Adventure DX: Director’s Cut!
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New Sonic Adventure DX Screenshots Show More Character Detail
A new batch of screenshots for Sonic Adventure DX on Gamecube have been seen in the wild, and they properly showcase just how much extra shine Sonic Team were able to give the blue blur and friends on Nintendo’s home console.
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North America Release Dates for Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Pinball Party Revealed
Shortly after confirming a Spring release for Sonic Advance 2, SEGA of America has issued a new press release announcing that Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Pinball Party are set for a Summer 2003 launch in North America.
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Special Chao Downloads and Exclusive Sonic Merch Available at World Hobby Fair 2003
Sonic X might be the headlining event at this week’s World Hobby Fair, but Sonic Team will also be showing off Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Pinball Party at the Japanese expo – along with some fantastic looking goodies and exclusive Chao downloads.
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Sonic Adventure DX Preview: The Problem With Ports
There usually comes a problem within the video game industry. Those little things called ‘ports’ that the Nintendo Gamecube seems to have too many of these days. It wouldn’t be half as bad if the developers actually made any decent overhauls – take an example like 007 NightFire. Now, the Gamecube version seemed to have the same graphics as the PS2 version, when in reality the GC could have easily had the same performance as Xbox. A shame, that.
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First Screenshots of Sonic Pinball Party and Sonic Adventure DX Emerge
The first Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Pinball Party screens have been released, courtesy of Sega Japan! Take a look at the selection of images in this post, as well as some detail on these recently-announced titles.
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‘Sonic Adventure DX’ for Gamecube Officially Announced; Sonic Pinball Party for GBA
SEGA has officially revealed the name for its previously-announced Sonic Adventure remake for the Nintendo Gamecube. ‘Sonic Adventure DX’ will release on the console later this year. But the company also announced that a new Game Boy Advance spinoff, Sonic Pinball Party, will also release in 2003.
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‘Sonic Adventure 3’ Listed For Reveal at Tokyo Game Show, For ‘Multiple Platforms’
Here we go again – another rumour about Sonic Adventure 3. We’ve had a couple of these now, but this time we’ve caught wind of a listing for the game at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2002. Interestingly, the game is listed for ‘multiple platforms’ as well. So not Gamecube exclusive, if this rumour is to be believed…
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Rumour: Sonic Adventure Gamecube Will Feature More Improvements Than SA2 Battle
We know now that Sonic Team intends to port the original Sonic Adventure to Nintendo’s Gamecube console, following the success of Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. But according to a new report, the developer intends to put a lot more effort into adding new features than they did with SA2.
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Yuji Naka: We’re Stopping The ‘Sonic Adventure’ Series
Sonic Team leader and co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, Yuji Naka, has revealed that the Sonic Adventure series is currently on hold as the studio looks to “do something different” for the next mainline game in the Sonic franchise. Continue reading Yuji Naka: We’re Stopping The ‘Sonic Adventure’ Series
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Sonic Adventure 1 Coming to Gamecube, SA2 Battle & Sonic Advance Ship 1 Million
SEGA keeps coming out with the hits this month, and it’s only the 2nd of July! The company has revealed that Sonic Adventure 2 Battle and Sonic Advance have shipped over one million units. Because of the two games’ success, a version of the original Sonic Adventure will now also be released for Gamecube. Continue reading Sonic Adventure 1 Coming to Gamecube, SA2 Battle & Sonic Advance Ship 1 Million
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Sonic Mega Collection and Sonic Advance 2 Announced!
Hold on to your butts – SEGA has announced not only a sequel to Sonic Advance on the Game Boy Advance, but also a special compilation of classic Sonic games on Gamecube called ‘Sonic Mega Collection’! Continue reading Sonic Mega Collection and Sonic Advance 2 Announced!
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E-102 Gamma Voice Actor, Steve Sheppard-Broadie, Passes Away
RyanDrummond.com has stated that Steve Sheppard-Broadie, the voice of E-102 Gamma in Sonic Adventure 1 and the President in Sonic Adventure 2, has passed away on Friday of August 10th, we’ll miss you. Here’s what Ryan Drummond (SA/SA2’s Sonic voice) had to say:
“Before I go for this month, I have to pay respects to a fallen talent here in San Diego. Steve Broadie was a very talented Voice-Over actor here and I always enjoyed seeing him at auditions and working with him on projects. He passed away at 2pm on Friday the 10th. He will be missed. Hope he’s doing V.O.s in heaven! :)”
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Sonic Dreamcast Bundle Pack is Official, Only $120
You know the Sonic Dreamcast bundle that was rumoured to include Sonic Adventure, Sonic Shuffle, a Sonic Adventure 2 demo and a blue VMU? Well SEGA has finally said that it’s official and in stores now. Continue reading Sonic Dreamcast Bundle Pack is Official, Only $120
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Five New Stages in Sonic Adventure 2 Revealed!
Sonic Team just updated the Sonic Adventure 2 official homepage in a big way! Details on a whole heap of new levels were revealed, as well as a stack of screenshots to show how awesome they looked too! Continue reading Five New Stages in Sonic Adventure 2 Revealed!
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Rumour: Sonic Dreamcast Bundle Coming Soon?
The Sega Dreamcast will be getting a special Sonic-themed bundle soon, according to a listing on US retailer EBGames. You can see the pack here, which comes with a special packaging and will apparently include a blue VMU memory card and copies of Sonic Adventure and Sonic Shuffle, along with a demo for Sonic Adventure 2. Continue reading Rumour: Sonic Dreamcast Bundle Coming Soon?
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Sonic Adventure #1 in UK DC Chart
The ELSPA numbers for the week ending April 7th have been revealed, and Sonic Adventure is the top seller in the UK Dreamcast Chart. How cool is that? Hit the jump for the full top ten list, which includes Phantasy Star Online, Power Stone 2 and Shenmue. Continue reading Sonic Adventure #1 in UK DC Chart
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Sonic Adventure Still in Dreamcast US Top 5 Chart
Even after 18 months on store shelves, Sonic Adventure remains one of the biggest-selling Dreamcast games ever! Below is the latest Top 10 Chart for Dreamcast games, and as you can see the launch title is still riding high in the top 5. Full list below – keep running, Sonic!
- Phantasy Star Online, Sega, $51
- Crazy Taxi, Sega, $20
- NBA 2K1, Sega, $49
- Sonic Adventure, Sega, $20
- NFL 2K1, Sega, $50
- NBA 2K, Sega, $20
- NFL 2K, Sega, $20
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, Activision, $46
- NHL 2K, Sega, $20
- Metropolis Street Racer, Sega, $41
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Sonic Adventure ‘Behind the Scenes’ Video Unearthed
Now THIS is cool! If you’ve ever wanted to see some Behind-the-Scenes footage of Dreamcast launch title Sonic Adventure, this video will sort you right out. It’s a 30-minute long promotional video called ‘Sonic Adventure at Tokyo International Forum’ and features stage playthroughs, character bios and a funny story where Sonic Team goes on location to research the game. Continue reading Sonic Adventure ‘Behind the Scenes’ Video Unearthed
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Sonic Adventure Online Service Posts Its Final Update
Pour one out for Sonic Adventure, it’s time is finally up. It seems that Sonic Team are winding down the online updates for the game, which makes sense given that Sonic Adventure 2 is around the corner. Accessing the Sonic Adventure Online site (via the Dreamcast) presents a ‘FINAL UPDATE’, which states that World Rankings are closing. New times can still be uploaded, but no more contests or prizes. RIP, Sonic Adventure Online.
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TSS REVIEW: Sonic Adventure
Well, Sonic Adventure sees Sonic and Tails once again journeying to defeat Eggman, only the plot is much more epic this time. Sonic is seen chilling out in Station Square when a commotion in the street invites him to face off against a strange enemy made of water. When the creature is defeated, Sonic runs into Tails, who discovered a Chaos Emerald on his travels. The duo go to the Mystic Ruins. On the way they meet Eggman, who introduces the two to ‘Chaos’, the water monster Sonic fought earlier. Continue reading TSS REVIEW: Sonic Adventure