Given the history of portable Sonic titles, the 3DS listing certainly makes sense. Joystiq has contacted Sega for comment.
Sonic Generations listed for 3DS, PC in earnings report
by Richard Mitchell 
on May 17th 2011 11:30AM
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Given the history of portable Sonic titles, the 3DS listing certainly makes sense. Joystiq has contacted Sega for comment.
Reader Comments (27)
Posted: May 17th 2011 11:34AM Perfidious Sinn said
inb4 Sonic Cycle image
Posted: May 17th 2011 11:53AM Perfidious Sinn said
@Mr Esc is the namesarcasm is my Hey, I wasn't gonna post it. I'm just getting in before someone else does.
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Posted: May 17th 2011 12:22PM Mrguy you know that guy said
@Perfidious Sinn. Ever heard of something called Sonic Colors? From the looks of it, no.
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Posted: May 17th 2011 12:31PM The Only Girl said
@Perfidious Sinn
Now I haven't played Sonic games since the Sega Genesis, (and please fill me in if he has, indeed, changed) but isn't new Sonic the same Sonic despite his uh body anatomy? I'd rather have his image change than his personality.
I look back upon the many faces of Link with love, why not Sonic?
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Now I haven't played Sonic games since the Sega Genesis, (and please fill me in if he has, indeed, changed) but isn't new Sonic the same Sonic despite his uh body anatomy? I'd rather have his image change than his personality.
I look back upon the many faces of Link with love, why not Sonic?
Posted: May 17th 2011 2:39PM Its The Rocketeer said
@The Only Girl
I agree wholeheartedly. Especially when you take into account that Sonic is a runner. It makes sense for his body to be thin and lithe.
Chubby people tend to not run quickly unless chased by bears.
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I agree wholeheartedly. Especially when you take into account that Sonic is a runner. It makes sense for his body to be thin and lithe.
Chubby people tend to not run quickly unless chased by bears.
Posted: May 17th 2011 11:37AM bxgt said
A new sonic game, it's about time.
Posted: May 17th 2011 11:43AM Ryguy226 said
Well I wonder what kind of approach they will take with a 3DS version. Sonic Colors, when it was released for the DS alongside the console version, was a pretty solid 2D plaformer along the lines of the Sonic Rush titles, which were excellent.
With the 3DS having enough power to do Gamecube/Wii graphics, I wonder if they'll try to do a visual downgrade port of the console versions, or do a similar approach as noted above.
With the 3DS having enough power to do Gamecube/Wii graphics, I wonder if they'll try to do a visual downgrade port of the console versions, or do a similar approach as noted above.
Posted: May 17th 2011 11:49AM Uncle Jesse said
@Ryguy226
I'm wondering this as well since Sonic has actually fared pretty well on the DS. It's on the home consoles that his reputation has lost all of his rings. I hope they don't just port it and put in a decent effort to make it it's own game. They've treated the DS differently before so I hope they keep it up with the 3DS.
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I'm wondering this as well since Sonic has actually fared pretty well on the DS. It's on the home consoles that his reputation has lost all of his rings. I hope they don't just port it and put in a decent effort to make it it's own game. They've treated the DS differently before so I hope they keep it up with the 3DS.
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:18PM Ikki said
@Ryguy226
Keep in mind this is a crossover between classic and modern Sonic. Character and gameplay wise. Having the same gameplay style and just let you pick which Sonic to play as would be a significant letdown. And Sega probably knows that.
Let's just hope for the best.
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Keep in mind this is a crossover between classic and modern Sonic. Character and gameplay wise. Having the same gameplay style and just let you pick which Sonic to play as would be a significant letdown. And Sega probably knows that.
Let's just hope for the best.
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:42PM Ryguy226 said
@Ikki You have a good point, this may very well be a more "down graded" graphical approach rather than a different game like the DS games have typically been due to the two different gameplay styles they're presenting.
I will try to remain optimistic, but since they did a good job with Sonic Colors on the console, I do have some faith.
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I will try to remain optimistic, but since they did a good job with Sonic Colors on the console, I do have some faith.
Posted: May 17th 2011 11:57AM Maximo said
Another sonic game! No way!
Posted: May 17th 2011 11:57AM Timjoy said
Thank you steam for bringing back as a profitable platform.
I'll admit before steam I pira.....received my games through alternative means.
I'll admit before steam I pira.....received my games through alternative means.
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:34PM The Only Girl said
@Timjoy
What is wrong you you downvote-happy Joystiqers? Can you not see this man was clearly apart of the Provisional Irish Republican Army?
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What is wrong you you downvote-happy Joystiqers? Can you not see this man was clearly apart of the Provisional Irish Republican Army?
Posted: May 17th 2011 1:13PM Banksyliveraa said
@The Only Girl
... I don't know if you know much, but being a member of the IRA would deserve *more* downvotes.
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... I don't know if you know much, but being a member of the IRA would deserve *more* downvotes.
Posted: May 17th 2011 3:58PM killerjuice said
@Timjoy
I know exactly what you mean! Steam makes games so cheap that I end up just buying games for the heck of it even if I end up not playing it. For example, Crysis warhead for $2.50 and Crysis for $5, of course I bought it. ... and don't even get me started about their Summer, Christmas, and Black Friday deals...
As for DLC, I haven't bought a single piece of DLC on my console systems. I've bought a bunch through steam sales though.
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I know exactly what you mean! Steam makes games so cheap that I end up just buying games for the heck of it even if I end up not playing it. For example, Crysis warhead for $2.50 and Crysis for $5, of course I bought it. ... and don't even get me started about their Summer, Christmas, and Black Friday deals...
As for DLC, I haven't bought a single piece of DLC on my console systems. I've bought a bunch through steam sales though.
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:07PM MatthewBlackwell said
This brings joy to me. The Sonic Rush games were pretty terrific, so hopefully this doesn't muddy up that untouched green pasture.
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:08PM Playace said
Surprise.
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:17PM Zertoss said
PC, you say? I could go for that, especially if talented modders figure out how to add their own content. Even better if it is mod-friendly.
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:26PM Mrguy you know that guy said
I'll take 20 copies of each, no, 30. Nah, you know what? Go ahead and give 50 me of each.
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:33PM DarkSonata said
I'm planning to get a 3DS on summer and this is certainly a game I'd pick up, if it's good enough as Colours was
Posted: May 17th 2011 12:56PM djnforce9 said
I have both a gaming PC and a 3DS but if it does come out for PC, I'll probably settle with that version instead. Otherwise, 3DS it is :).
Posted: May 17th 2011 1:15PM Banksyliveraa said
Oh now I don't know! I was going to get this for my Xbox but since my mac is way better than my Xbox I might buy it for that instead. And by mac I mean bootcamp and Windows 7 of course.
But then there's the 3DS... soooo tempting.
Or it could be a typical new Sonic game and suck inwhich case I will get neither version.
But then there's the 3DS... soooo tempting.
Or it could be a typical new Sonic game and suck inwhich case I will get neither version.
Posted: May 17th 2011 1:42PM GameboyHippo said
I sure hope that the 3DS version is the same as the console versions (think SSFIV3D). If so, that's the version I'll be getting.
Posted: May 17th 2011 3:56PM Timjoy said
Yes this was the case...even MICROSOFT moved to consoles because they were more closed.
Posted: May 17th 2011 4:16PM Admiral White said
@nerdydesi
Except that it's not dying. A dying platform doesn't receive the highest amount of third party support from developers.
Also, this isn't the first Sonic game they released on PC, so it's nothing really new on Sega's end. They released games prior to this and prior to their Steam releases.
Except that it's not dying. A dying platform doesn't receive the highest amount of third party support from developers.
Also, this isn't the first Sonic game they released on PC, so it's nothing really new on Sega's end. They released games prior to this and prior to their Steam releases.
