A lot of really cool stuff is coming out of the Nintendo conference that's going on in Japan right now, but this is the most immediately satisfying: Sonic the Hedgehog will be a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and he'll have his Super Sonic transformation. We've all been expecting this announcement, so it's not a huge surprise, but it's still a big deal.
This brings up so many questions! Like, will Sonic be able to pick up rings to regain health? Will both attack buttons just make Sonic jump? Most importantly, will he be bringing Tails, Knuckles, Rouge the Bat, Amy Rose, Mecha Sonic, Metal Sonic, Cream the Rabbit, Big the Cat, Bean the Dynamite, and all of his other friends along?
In less happy Brawl news, the game has been delayed until January 24th for Japan. No word on whether the release date has changed for other regions, but we doubt it.
Reader Comments (26)
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 2:54AM (Unverified) said
This is really awesome news. I've been a Nintendo fan all my life and never owned any other systems - but as you can probably tell from my name I've always been a huge fan of Sonic.
I would love to play as Tails, but my guess is that other characters would either be reserved as Assist Trophies or simply not in the game at all.
I bet there will be a Sonic level now...
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I would love to play as Tails, but my guess is that other characters would either be reserved as Assist Trophies or simply not in the game at all.
I bet there will be a Sonic level now...
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 3:49AM hvnlysoldr said
Insomnia has cla... ZZZZZZ No must resist little longer to shout excitement.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2007 4:13AM (Unverified) said
Holy crap,wow holy crap. Good news about Mario Kart: Wii
also.
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also.
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 4:20AM (Unverified) said
OMGS! Insomnia pays off yet again! Fresh news of the highest quality.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2007 4:15AM (Unverified) said
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 4:19AM (Unverified) said
oh my God... *wipes tear off of cheek*.... i never thought he'd be so cool... i was never a sonic fan, to be honest, but this... this is just amazing... this game is already going to be the game of the year (halo 3? what's that?), but now... game of the millennia! i truly cannot wait, i want it now.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2007 4:26AM (Unverified) said
"In less happy Brawl news, the game has been delayed until January 24th for Japan. No word on whether the release date has changed for other regions, but we doubt it."
Don't be too sure.. look at the site.
http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/images/cat_menu/info.gif
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Don't be too sure.. look at the site.
http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/images/cat_menu/info.gif
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 8:38AM (Unverified) said
If anyone cares, I've got the video up on YouTube. And I wasn't surprised about this, either... it was only a matter of time before he WAS announced- otherwise Sonic fanboys around the world probably would have went insane. >> http://youtube.com/watch?v=8b-ERZWDKjY (I recorded it directly from the site.. which was a stupid thing to do)
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Posted: Oct 10th 2007 9:12AM (Unverified) said
Anyone wanna place bets on his stage.
I'll go with either Green Hill or ARK (the latter seeming more likely since the video was using the SA2 theme)
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I'll go with either Green Hill or ARK (the latter seeming more likely since the video was using the SA2 theme)
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 10:32AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Hahaha, the "Iwata, Drop the Bomb!" guy. Haven't seen him in ages.
Oh, and seriously awesome SSBB news. Sonic and online co-op. This is just shaping up to be better and better.
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Oh, and seriously awesome SSBB news. Sonic and online co-op. This is just shaping up to be better and better.
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 10:41AM (Unverified) said
Um, that voice for Sonic. That's not the Sonic voice I'm familiar with. I haven't watched 4Kids' dub of Sonic X, but I've heard a lot of bellyaching about SEGA's decision to fire the original voice actors for the games and replace them with the actors that 4K cast.
So, is this the 4Kids voice of Sonic? If so, this would be quite the BAD thing for Sonic fans. There's now an organized boycott over any US version of Sonic games that use the 4Kids voices. Would Smash Bros Brawl be subject to the boycott too?
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So, is this the 4Kids voice of Sonic? If so, this would be quite the BAD thing for Sonic fans. There's now an organized boycott over any US version of Sonic games that use the 4Kids voices. Would Smash Bros Brawl be subject to the boycott too?
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 11:34AM (Unverified) said
I'm pretty sure that Sonic's voice is Ryan Drummond, who was the voice of Sonic in SA1 and 2 (ie: NOT the 4kids VA).
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Posted: Oct 10th 2007 11:34AM (Unverified) said
Oh, grow up and play the damn game, all twelve of you boycotters. You're not going to damage the sales.
Now for Megaman and Simon Belmont (Castlevania), and we're set.
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Now for Megaman and Simon Belmont (Castlevania), and we're set.
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 11:45AM (Unverified) said
Watched the videos 10 times at 6am this morning before work! This news definitley made my month! One thing is definiltey for sure....Sonic has not been this cool in years... I have always been a long time sonic fan, but recently I found myself slipping away mainly due to SEGA's complete overhaul of everything that made sonic so cool and unique... Anywayz... it looks like this game is bringing back the kick @ss sonic with attitude and no girls along to fall in love with... i mean come on.. who needs love in a sonic game....jeez. O yea, and my bet is definitley on Greenhill Zone in the classic stages. Also, I would have to agree that we are prolly not gonna see any other characters from a sonic game playable in this one. I mean look at DK it took him 2 games before he got his buddy Diddy.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2007 11:55AM (Unverified) said
The best part is that we can put this all behind us. Now every discussion of Brawl won't be derailed by WHEN IS SONIC GOING TO SHOW UP
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Posted: Oct 10th 2007 12:13PM (Unverified) said
TBA...is on the north american site.
It's delayed. No doubt about it.
GOD DAMN IT!!!
Oh well, I guess this means i can put my money into some other games like umbrella chronicles and stuff.
Oh well. January 24th, you will be a great day, even though this is about the 3rd time that Brawl has been delayed.
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It's delayed. No doubt about it.
GOD DAMN IT!!!
Oh well, I guess this means i can put my money into some other games like umbrella chronicles and stuff.
Oh well. January 24th, you will be a great day, even though this is about the 3rd time that Brawl has been delayed.
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 1:11PM AwesomeTown said
rather than megaman and simon belmont, i'd be more interested in seeing vectorman and earthworm jim
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Posted: Oct 10th 2007 3:35PM (Unverified) said
I was just going to post something reminding Nintendo to announce Simon Belmont's inclusion. Then I read MC's post.
Seriously, though, all these ideas people have for characters to be included would be awesome.
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Seriously, though, all these ideas people have for characters to be included would be awesome.
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 6:13PM (Unverified) said
Hey guys, it's me Sonic. I'm just stopping by to say OMG I finally get to whoop Mario's ass and stick my SUPERSONIC cock in Peach's mouth, I hope you motherf*ckers are ready for fast easy painful deaths whenever i decide to let MY GAME come out.
Sonic out
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Sonic out
Posted: Oct 10th 2007 9:31PM (Unverified) said
The U.S. Smash Bros. Brawl Webpage Changed It's Realease Date To TBD. Sucks That It's Going To Be Delayed. Oh Well, More Super Mario Galaxy To Play Till Then.
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