Sonic The Hedgehog.

[harryoscop]

Holy crap, I loooovvved Generations! I can't wait for this game. And i'm glad Sega finally understood Classic, too bad they wasted Sonic 4 title

 

[Lily Adler]

Meh... They've attempted this with Sonic 4, so I'm not as optimistic here. Nice they chose to use 3d rendered? sprites.

 

[spiderman2]

Holy crap, I loooovvved Generations! I can't wait for this game. And i'm glad Sega finally understood Classic, too bad they wasted Sonic 4 title

One of the things that has hurt Sonic game is lack of speed in some games. Sonic 4 was ok but the levels and music where good but sonic didn't move fast enough. Sonic lost word was even worse when it comes to that. In that game he moved way way to slow to the point where it didn't fell like a Sonic game at all and more like a Mario game or something.

 

[zenith16]

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Footage Shows Gameplay As Sonic, Amy, And Tails. July 29, 2016 . 8:00am

During a recent Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice livestream,
Sega showed off more from the upcoming Nintendo 3DS game,
including gameplay as Sonic, Amy, and Tails.

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During a recent Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice livestream, Sega showed off more gameplay from the upcoming Nintendo 3DS game. You can check it out in the video below, which includes Sonic, Amy, and Tails progressing through various stages.
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Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice follows Sonic and his friends as they try to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and a robot named D-Fekt from destroying the environment. The game will feature the ability to switch between Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Sticks, and Amy to use their different abilities to progress through levels.

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will release for the Nintendo 3DS on September 27th in North America, September 30th in Europe, October 1st in Australia, and later this year in Japan.

Read more stories about Nintendo 3DS & Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice on Siliconera.

source: Siliconera

 

[DaddlerTheDalek]

Sonic Mania & the teaser of Project Sonic 2017 look fantastic!

 

[Lily Adler]

But dat Fire and Ice though.

 

[SonicWarrior]

Meh... They've attempted this with Sonic 4, so I'm not as optimistic here. Nice they chose to use 3d rendered? sprites.

Sonic 4 was made by completely different guys. The guy who is doing this game, Christian Whitehead, made the awesome Mobile Remakes of Sonic 1, 2 and CD.

 

[zenith16]

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Footage Focuses On Dashes. August 26, 2016 . 10:30am

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice’s latest Japanese trailer shows how Sonic’s fire and ice-infused Air and Spin Dashes can help him get through levels.

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In Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, characters will need to use fire and ice powers to proceed through levels. Japan’s latest trailer shows how Sonic will combine his Air Dash and Spin Dash skills with these abilities to swiftly make it through areas while altering the environment.

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In the first portion of the Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice video, we see how Sonic can Air Dash upward, freezing possible platforms around him as he does. As he Air Dashes back down, the fire ability lets him melt the platforms he had just created to return to the previous area. In the Spin Dash segment, we see him use a fiery Spin Dash to take out obstacles while he goes, while an icy Spin Dash forms a platform below him to protect him from spikes.

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will come to the Nintendo 3DS in North America on September 27, 2016. It will arrive in Europe on September 30, 2016, Australia on October 1, 2016, and Japan on October 27, 2016.

Read more stories about Nintendo 3DS & Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice on Siliconera.​

source: Siliconera

 

[zenith16]

Industry
[FONT=&quot]Sega announces TGS 2016 lineup[/FONT]
Published 4 hours ago. 22 comments.

Yakuza 6, Valkyria: Azure Revolution, Persona 5, and Puyo Puyo Chronicle.

Sega has opened its official Tokyo Game Show 2016 website and announced its lineup for the expo.
Get the lineup below.

Sega Games

• Puyo Puyo Chronicle (3DS) – Playable, Trailer, Stage, Goods
• Valkyria: Azure Revolution (PS4, PS Vita) – Playable, Trailer, Stage, Goods
• Yakuza 6 (PS4) – Playable, Trailer, Theater, Stage, Goods

Atlus Games

• Persona 5 (PS4, PS3) – Playable, Trailer, Studio, Stage, Goods

While the above are the only titles Sega’s website currently lists, the official Tokyo Game Show 2016 list of exhibiting titles also mentions the following:

Sega Games

• Phantasy Star Online 2 (PS4, PS Vita, PC)
• Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (3DS)

Mobile Games

• Ange-Vierge Girls Battle (iOS, Android)
• Hero Warz (iOS
• Monster Gear Burst (iOS, Android)
• Puyo Puyo Quest (iOS, Android)
• Sega Net Mahjong MJ (PC, iOS, Android)
• Yakyuu Tsuku (PC, iOS, Android)
• Yumeiro Cast (iOS, Android)

5pb. Games

• Anonymous;Code (PS4, PS Vita)
• YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World. (PS4, PS Vita)

Nippon Ichi Software Games

• The Princess is Money-Hungry (PS Vita)

Warner Bros. Games

• LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (3DS, Wii U, PS4, PS3, PS Vita)

Tokyo Game Show 2016 runs from September 15 to 18.


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source: Gematsu


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[zenith16]

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice’s Director Discusses The Challenges Of Level Design, Fan Feedback, And More . September 12, 2016 . 9:30am

Creative director Matt Kraemer spoke about the challenge of making Fire & Ice’s level designs “more streamlined,”
as well as what it was like to work on a series as popular as Sonic.

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In a recent interview with GameSpot, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice’s creative director Matt Kraemer sat down to discuss what changes were made to the upcoming game based on what fans disliked in Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal, the entry preceding Fire & Ice. Additionally, Kraemer also spoke about the challenge of making Fire & Ice’s level designs “more streamlined,” what it was like to work on a series as popular as Sonic, as well as the struggles of making the game accessible for everyone.
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GameSpot: Could you speak a little about what you changed from the first Sonic Boom?

Matt Kraemer: One of the biggest changes is the level design. It’s a lot more streamlined, it’s a lot more made for speed. A lot of the stages that you see here are built for combo-ing. You can literally combo stages from the start all the way to the end. It was something that we didn’t have in the first game, it was more maze-like where you had progression where you would get to a dead-end and then you would have to go back and go at a different pace.
And there’s no progression blockers in the game. In the original game, you would play a stage, and then you couldn’t move forward because you had to collect these badges. We removed those gates so you can freely move forward at your will.

What were some other main points of feedback you got from the last game that you really took to heart?

The backtracking people really didn’t like; and just generally the sense of speed, the sense of combo-ing. The last game–I would [compare] it more to a Sonic game that has more of a maze-style layout. Like a labyrinth, you get to a dead-end and then you turn back. [in Fire and Ice], the path from A to B is a lot more straightforward.

What was it like working on a series as storied and popular as Sonic?

It’s been fantastic… To get the opportunity to work on Sonic, I mean, we grew up with Sonic, and it’s really an honor.
The first game kind of fell onto our lap. We’re not going to pass it up, it’s Sonic. I don’t care what time frame or situation we have, it’s Sonic, we have to do it. But I wish we had a lot more time to give that game the love that it needed. But I feel that we did that here with this [new game], and the team is really proud of it.

You mentioned that you wanted to make this accessible to everyone. Were there instances that you ran into where you were developing something and you had to tone it back?

Oh yeah. The original races when you’re racing against bots were way too hard. We toned those back a lot and did a lot of rubber-banding.
And the boss fights–some of those we had to tone back. And it’s surprising when you go into those playlists because you always try to get a really wide [demographic]. And you know who’s the better players? The younger kids. And the old dudes over there are saying, “Man, this is too hard for me!”
I think that a lot of the really difficult things are best left as optional. You don’t have to do them, but for the players that like the challenge, that’s there for them.
I think making it easier is better.
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To read the entire interview from GameSpot, you can go here.

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will release for the Nintendo 3DS on September 27th in North America, September 30th in Europe, October 1st in Australia, and October 27th in Japan.

Read more stories about Nintendo 3DS & Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice on Siliconera.​

source: Siliconera

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, Xbox One
[FONT=&quot]Sonic Mania collector’s edition announced for North America[/FONT]
Published 12 hours ago. 59 comments.

Includes 12-inch Sonic statue.



Sega has announced a Sonic Mania collector’s edition for North America.
Available for a limited time, the $70 collector’s edition includes:

• Deluxe collector’s box
• 12-inch statue with Sega startup audio
• Metallic collector’s card with Sonic Mania download key
• Sega cartridge cast with golden ring

The collector’s edition is only available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Pre-orders are now available on Amazon.
Sonic Mania is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in spring 2017.






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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Dashes Through A Few Levels And A Boss Fight . September 18, 2016 . 1:30pm

During this year’s Tokyo Game Show, Sega showed off more of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice during a livestream event. A couple of stages from the game were showcased, including a boss fight with a totem pole-like enemy.

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During this year’s Tokyo Game Show, Sega showed off more of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice during a recent livestream event. A couple of stages from the 3DS game were showcased, as well as a boss fight with a totem pole-like enemy. [Thanks, Nintendo Everything.]

You can watch it all in the video below.
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Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will release for the Nintendo 3DS on September 27th in North America, September 30th in Europe, and October 27th in Japan.

Read more stories about Nintendo 3DS & Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice on Siliconera.
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source: Siliconera

 

[zenith16]

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  Even Sonic Mania's Collector's Edition Video Is A Throwback To Classic Sonic
  
  gamer cultureon Sep 20, 2016 at 03:41 PM
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  Last week Sega revealed a nostalgia-laden collector's edition for its upcoming Sonic Mania reboot, but the company isn't done appealing to the fond childhood memories of Sonic fans. A new mock commercial for the special edition hearkens back to a classic Sega ad.
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source: GI

 

[zenith16]

Amy Shows Off Her Skills In New Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Gameplay . September 21, 2016 . 9:30am

Sega has recently shared new footage from Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. This time, the gameplay features Amy and what kind of skills she’s capable of.

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Sega has recently shared new footage from Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. This time, the gameplay features Amy and what kind of skills she’s capable of. You can watch it all in the following video.

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Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will release for Nintendo 3DS on September 27th in North America, September 30th in Europe, and October 27th in Japan.

Read more stories about Nintendo 3DS & Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice on Siliconera.
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source: Siliconera

 

[zenith16]

Sticks, Tails, And Knuckles Put Their Skills On Display In Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Gameplay. September 23, 2016 . 9:30am

A few new videos have surfaced, featuring gameplay of Sticks the Badger, Tails, and Knuckles and the unique skills at their disposal.

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A couple days ago, we got a look at Amy’s capabilities in Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. A few new videos have surfaced, featuring gameplay of Sticks the Badger, Tails, and Knuckles and the unique skills at their disposal. You can watch the videos below.

Sticks:
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Knuckles:

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Tails:
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Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will release for Nintendo 3DS on September 27th in North America, September 30th in Europe, and October 27th in Japan.

Read more stories about Nintendo 3DS & Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice on Siliconera.​

source: Siliconera

 

[TheVileOne]

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[zenith16]

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  GI Rating 7
  
  
  Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Review – Getting Warmer
  
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  on Sep 27, 2016 at 08:00 AM
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  This latest installment combines more seamless level design and a bigger emphasis on speed to help Sonic take steps toward redemption.
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source: GI

 

[zenith16]

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  How Sonic 3 Became Two Separate Games
  
  Featureon Oct 10, 2016 at 04:45 PM
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  Sonic Team's Takashi Iizuka gives the story of how Sonic & Knuckles' famous lock-on technology came into existence.
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source: GI

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, Xbox One
[FONT=&quot]Sonic Mania collector’s edition announced for Europe[/FONT]
Published 6 mins ago. 0 comments.

Now available for pre-order exclusively at Amazon.



Sega is bringing the Sonic Mania collector’s edition first announced for North America in September to Europe as well, the company announced.


The collector’s edition is available to pre-odrer exclusively through Amazon in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain.
The collector’s edition will include:

• Deluxe collector’s box
• 12-inch statue with Sega startup audio
• Metallic collector’s card with Sonic Mania download key
• Sega cartridge cast with golden ring

Sonic Mania is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in spring 2017.


Watch an infomercial for the collector’s edition below.


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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

Valve and Sega are working to reinstate wrongfully pulled Steam Workshop mods



1 day ago
A bunch of Steam Workshop mods have been taken down from the Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Hub,
without any explanation. Some were clear...Read more



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Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailer Makes The Game Into A Romantic Comedy. October 28, 2016 . 10:30am

A month after Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice’s release,
Sega has released an official trailer edited to make the game appear to be a romantic comedy.

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Sega has released an unexpected trailer for Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. In the almost two minute video, scenes from the Nintendo 3DS game are edited and arranged in such a way that it turns an action game into what appears to be a romantic comedy. Story scenes are interrupted by brief quotes that say things like, “11/10 – Tons of water – NGI” and “This fall, master the element… of love.”

In actuality, Dr. Eggman wants to collect Ragnium and creates a robot to attempt to accumulate it. This robot, named D-Fekt, initially seems broken, but soon becomes capable of altering environments drastically. Sonic, Tails, Amy Rose, Knuckles, and Sticks must use the power of fire and ice, as well as their own innate abilities, to defeat Eggman and D-Fekt and save the day.
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Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is immediately available for the Nintendo 3DS.

Read more stories about Nintendo 3DS & Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice on Siliconera.
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source: Siliconera & PCGamesN​

 

[CJ]

http://twinfinite.net/2016/10/sega-new-character-in-sonic-2017/

"We have plans to introduce a completely new character in Project 2017."

Ohhhh dear..

 

[Slade W]

One of the big problems with Sonic has been the introduction of too many new characters, with most of them being poor. They should focus on doing things with the characters that already exist. Knuckles is a character that has not been used to his potential IMO. He is much better in the comics than he is in the games.

 

[zenith16]

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  The Director Of Deadpool Is Developing Sony's Sonic The Hedgehog Movie
  
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  The film will be CGI-animated/live-action and family-oriented.
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source: GI

 

[CJ]

I hope Sonic does some Deadpool-style 4th wall breaking