Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sega Sammy posts fiscal net profit, Aliens: Colonial Marines shipped 1.3M [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/sega-sammy-posts-fiscal-net-profit-aliens-colonial-marines-shi/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/sega-sammy-posts-fiscal-net-profit-aliens-colonial-marines-shi/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/sega-sammy-posts-fiscal-net-profit-aliens-colonial-marines-shi/#comments Sega Sammy reported financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31 2013 today, noting a net profit of ¥33.5 billion, which converts to $331 million. The figure represents annual growth of 53.3 percent. However, the company's operating profit decreased year-on-year by 67.3 percent, down now to ¥19.1 billion, or $189 million.

While Sega Sammy made significant net profit, largely through gains on the sales of "investment securities" and transfers of employees' pension benefits, the company noted decreased demand for packaged games in light of global economics. Sega Sammy said it must adapt to a market leaning towards games on social networks and smartphones.

That decreased demand was coupled with a year of restructuring at Sega Sammy's US and European divisions. With less games coming out as a result, it's no surprise Sega Sammy saw decline in packaged software shipments, down to 10.8 million overall. They include 1.31 million units of the critically panned Aliens: Colonial Marines, as well as 1.36 million for Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed and 940,000 for Football Manager 2013. Meanwhile, Yakuza 5 shipped 590,000 units since its launch in Japan in December 2012.

Sega Sammy's biggest success gaming-wise looks to be Phantasy Star Online 2. The PC and Vita MMO has a subscription base of over 2.5 million now, and the company said revenue from in-game purchasable items "exceeded forecasted levels."

Sega Sammy forecasts it will ship 11 games on PC, 7 on Wii U, 7 on PS3, 6 on 3DS, 5 on Vita, 4 on Xbox 360, and 2 on PSP in the fiscal year ending March 31 2014 - of course there'll be some crossover there. The company estimates a 41 percent growth in net profit for the next fiscal year, up to ¥47 billion, or $464 million.

Update: Sports Interactive's Miles Jacobson tweets Football Manager 2013 has now passed the 1 million mark for sales, having done so five months earlier than FM2012 did.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aliens-Colonial-Marinesfinancialsfootball-manager-2013phantasy-star-online-2segasega-sammysonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedFri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Every Sonic game on Steam is half off for a few hours starting... Now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/every-sonic-game-on-steam-is-half-off-for-a-few-hours-starting/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/every-sonic-game-on-steam-is-half-off-for-a-few-hours-starting/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/every-sonic-game-on-steam-is-half-off-for-a-few-hours-starting/#comments Every Sonic game on Steam is half off for a few hours starting NowAll Sonic the Hedgehog games on Steam are 50 percent off, from right now through 10 a.m. PT tomorrow, March 21. The sale makes Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed $15, Sonic Adventure 2 $5, Sonic Generations $15, and Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 and Knuckles, and Sonic CD $2.50 each, among other deals.

Check out the entire list of discounted Sonic games below, and catch those crazy hyperlinks on the Sega blog.

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JoystiqEvery Sonic game on Steam is half off for a few hours starting... Now originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pcsaleSegaSonicsonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedsonic-the-hedgehogSTEAMWed, 20 Mar 2013 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed 3DS drives, flies and floats in February]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-3ds-drives-flies-and-flo/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-3ds-drives-flies-and-flo/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-3ds-drives-flies-and-flo/#comments Sonic and AllStars Racing Transformed 3DS hits retail Feb 8Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for 3DS took the "slow and steady" approach in its race to retail, with Sega announcing it'll finally arrive on February 8 and 12 in Europe and North America, respectively.

The racer will get in your face with StreetPass challenges and allows multiplayer up to seven with multi-cart or single-cart play. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed was available late last year on other platforms, with our review calling it "a fun, exceptionally well crafted racing game."

JoystiqSonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed 3DS drives, flies and floats in February originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsnintendorelease-datesegasonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedMon, 04 Feb 2013 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 characters join Sonic & All-Stars on PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/19/team-fortress-2-characters-join-sonic-and-all-stars-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/19/team-fortress-2-characters-join-sonic-and-all-stars-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/19/team-fortress-2-characters-join-sonic-and-all-stars-on-pc/#comments
While the console version has been out for a number of months, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is stuck at the starting line on PC until January 31. Luckily for Sonic and friends, they will be joined by Pyro, Heavy and the Spy from Team Fortress 2 as PC-exclusive racers.

As seen in the video above, the manager from Sports Interactive's Football Manager series and the Shogun from the Total War series are also playable characters in the PC version of the game. Add in the recent 10% off deal when buying the game through Steam, and we're pretty sure Sega wants you to play Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed on PC.

JoystiqTeam Fortress 2 characters join Sonic & All-Stars on PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>creative-assemblyFootball-ManagerpcSegashogunSonicsonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedsports-interactiveTeam-Fortress-2total-warvalveSat, 19 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order Sonic & All-Stars Racing on Steam, get 10% off]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/11/pre-order-sonic-and-all-stars-racing-on-steam-get-10-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/11/pre-order-sonic-and-all-stars-racing-on-steam-get-10-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/11/pre-order-sonic-and-all-stars-racing-on-steam-get-10-off/#comments Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed patiently sits at the PC starting line, waiting for the green light on January 31, 2013. And rather than cough up the full $30 for the PC port, if you pre-order through Steam, you'll receive a 10% discount - that's $3 off, for all you math types out there.

The console version of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed launched on just about every gaming device out there back in November, a game our review says "should not be missed by anyone who truly values a fun, exceptionally well crafted racing game." Also, a working knowledge of Sega mascots doesn't hurt.

JoystiqPre-order Sonic & All-Stars Racing on Steam, get 10% off originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pcsegasonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedsteamFri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Buy Sonic & All-Stars at GameStop to snag the Danica Patrick 'Danicar']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/10/buy-sonic-and-all-stars-at-gamestop-to-snag-the-danica-patrick-da/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/10/buy-sonic-and-all-stars-at-gamestop-to-snag-the-danica-patrick-da/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/10/buy-sonic-and-all-stars-at-gamestop-to-snag-the-danica-patrick-da/#comments Sonic & AllStars GameStop purchases snag the Danica Patrick 'Danicar'You might want to consider trying out Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, and not just because we think it "might be the best racer of its kind to come along in years." GameStop is now offering an exclusive, limited edition Hot Wheels car based on in-game (and real-life) NASCAR racer Danica Patrick for any PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii U purchases.

The diecast "Danicar" is available while supplies last at retail GameStop locations and online.

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JoystiqBuy Sonic & All-Stars at GameStop to snag the Danica Patrick 'Danicar' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Danica-Patrickdiecastgamestopmicrosoftnascarnintendoplaystationps3sonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedwii-uxboxMon, 10 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed review: Morphenomenal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-review/#comments Kart racing games rank perhaps a notch above licensed cartoon platformers in the category of "assumed quality at first glance" - which is to say they don't rank highly at all. The only kart racer that a "serious" gamer will even give the time of day is the stalwart Mario Kart, and even that series has offered up some recent disappointments: Mario Kart Wii was utterly blasé, and Mario Kart 7, as fun as it is, squandered promising chances to deliver some much-needed retooling to the formula.

With such low expectations, it's much too easy to write off Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed as a cynical cash-in featuring a past-his-prime mascot. But I'm here to deliver an important message: if you do that, you will be depriving yourselves of what might be the best racer of its kind to come along in years, and that's no exaggeration.

Gallery: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Gamescom 2012)

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JoystiqSonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed review: Morphenomenal originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftnintendoplaystationps3segasonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedwii-uxboxWed, 28 Nov 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fans request Sonic and All-Stars Racing DLC, Sega plays along]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/fans-request-sonic-and-all-stars-racing-dlc-sega-plays-along/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/fans-request-sonic-and-all-stars-racing-dlc-sega-plays-along/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/fans-request-sonic-and-all-stars-racing-dlc-sega-plays-along/#comments Fans request Sonic and AllStars Racing DLC, Sega plays alongSonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed will have DLC, but the content of some of that post-launch goodness may be in the hands of the fans. As members of the Racing Transformed forum began throwing out ideas for characters to be added as DLC, Sumo Digital executive producer Steve Lycett issued a challenge:

"Without any policing from the Sumo or SEGA crew, if you can all agree on three characters by the 1st of December and prove there is sufficient interest of at least 1,000 unique people per character, I will present the result to SEGA."

And so the fans did. There are now separate pages on Change.org for each of the characters eligible to be included in Racing Transformed, and each signature counts as a vote for that character. The three current leaders are Hatsune Miku, Sega Saturn mascot Segata Sanshiro and Shenmue's Ryo Hazuki, each with more than 2,000 votes.

There is no promise that Lycett will be able to convince Sega that this is a good idea, but there's always a chance this whole thing could work, so feel free to join in. Besides, there's nothing dangerous about randomly attaching your name to things on the internet.

JoystiqFans request Sonic and All-Stars Racing DLC, Sega plays along originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case you missed it among the Wii U launch line-up, Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed raced across land, sea, sky, and space to Nintendo's newest toy. It's also out on plenty of other platforms - just watch out for that fish.

JoystiqSonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed makes a splash with launch trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed may have dropped the "Sega" from the title and added Wreck-It Ralph to the racing roster, but the game's Wii U features are the all-stars of this trailer.

The video above shows off the game's different functions on the Wii U GamePad, with the inclusion of a mini-map, motion control and game pad-only play being the noteworthy additions. One thing the Wii U version will not support is voice chat, however. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will launch with the Wii U system on November 18, also hitting PS3 and Xbox 360 at that time. A 3DS and Vita version will land on December 11.

JoystiqSonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed trailer gets a grip on the Wii U GamePad originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wreck-It Ralph, star of the recent Disney film of the same name, can be seen cruising next to Sonic in this Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed trailer. The game will launch November 18 on Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii U, with Vita and 3DS versions crossing the finish line on December 11.

JoystiqSee Wreck-It Ralph in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3Segasonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedvitawii-uwreck-it-ralphxboxSat, 03 Nov 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed won't have voice support on Wii U]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/22/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-wont-have-voice-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/22/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-wont-have-voice-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/22/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-wont-have-voice-support/#comments Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed limited editionsSonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will not support Wii U's voice chat functionality, developer Sumo Digital told Eurogamer. The game will support voice chat on other platforms.

Voice chat is not a standard feature for the Wii U. Late last week it was revealed that voice chat is only supported through third-party, officially licensed headsets plugged into the headphone jack of the WiiPad. Yes, the WiiPad has a built-in microphone, but don't hurt yourself trying to figure why that won't work. Also, things get really complicated when you realize the Pro Controller doesn't have a headphone jack.

We reached out to Nintendo for a comprehensive list of titles that support voice chat from the Wii U launch line-up. It'd know, right?

"Wii U will have in-game chat functionality for select games, including, but not limited to, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Assassin's Creed 3 and Mass Effect 3," the company responded to our query. "This feature will be supported by licensed stereo headsets that plug directly into the headphone port of the Game Pad. Licensed headsets are available from Turtle Beach and TRITTON."

Apparently the company is playing it close to the chest. The Wii U launches in under a month.

JoystiqSonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed won't have voice support on Wii U originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed trailer above focuses on all the different options you have, including online or split-screen multiplayer, normal races or challenges, etc. But all we saw was that Super Monkey Ball track. That's a great idea for a track!

JoystiqSonic & All-Stars Racing video shows how and where you roll originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsmicrosoftnintendoplaystationplaystation-vitaps3sonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedvitawii-uxboxFri, 05 Oct 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Transformed dev impressed by Wii U graphics power]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/27/sonic-and-sega-all-stars-transformed-dev-impressed-by-wii-u-graphi/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/27/sonic-and-sega-all-stars-transformed-dev-impressed-by-wii-u-graphi/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/27/sonic-and-sega-all-stars-transformed-dev-impressed-by-wii-u-graphi/#comments We didn't have to overhaul graphics for Wii U, says Sumo DigitalSumo Digital didn't need to re-engineer the graphics of its upcoming game for Wii U, the developer disclosed in an interview. Sumo, currently working on Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed, was worried the game's "effects and shaders" would need an overhaul on Wii U. Instead, the British studio was left impressed by the new console. The game's executive producer, Steve Lycett, described the graphics processing unit's capability as a "surprise."

Lycett also praised the Wii U's memory, arguing that its abundance helps make the console's graphics equal to that of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

"The Wii U looks as good any of the HD platforms," Lycett told Official Nintendo Magazine, "The Wii U has way more memory, so we can take advantage of that with less compression on elements and textures, so it will look all lovely and shiny."

JoystiqSonic & Sega All-Stars Transformed dev impressed by Wii U graphics power originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All the way from Cologne, Germany, where Gamescom is taking place this week, here's the newest trailer for Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed, the upcoming kart (and boat and plane) racing game featuring the famous blue hedgehog and his crowd. Oh, and Wreck-It Ralph! And Danica Patrick, too.

The racing looks awfully colorful, which should make Sonic and Sega fans very happy indeed. As the trailer says, the game's due to arrive on November 20. There are a few new screenshots for you to browse through as well; just take a left turn into the gallery below.

Gallery: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Gamescom 2012)

JoystiqSonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed into a new trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsboatsgallerygamescomgamescom-2012microsoftnintendoplanesplaystationps3racingsegasonicsonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedtrailervideowreck-it-ralphxboxThu, 16 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed into 'Bonus Edition' with OutRun track, Metal Sonic]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-into-bonus-edition-with-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-into-bonus-edition-with-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed-into-bonus-edition-with-o/#comments Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed limited editionsA new "Bonus Edition" of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed brings in the most sensible Sega franchise ever for a racing game: OutRun. A level based on Sega's classic racer will be included with the edition, sold to pre-order customers at launch (in other words, it's a bonus for the first printing, more than it is a "special" edition.)

Alongside the OutRun content, the Bonus Edition includes a playable Metal Sonic character and vehicle, and an in-game "Emoticon Sticker Pack." As part of the announcement of this edition, Sega also announced release dates for the PS3, Xbox, and Vita versions: November 20 in North America. The 3DS and PC versions weren't given specific dates, but they're presumably still due in November.

JoystiqSonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed into 'Bonus Edition' with OutRun track, Metal Sonic originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bonus-editionmetal-sonicmicrosoftoutrunplaystationplaystation-vitaps3segasonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedvitaxboxThu, 02 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wreck-it Ralph wanders into Sonic racing game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/16/wreck-it-ralph-wanders-into-sonic-racing-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/16/wreck-it-ralph-wanders-into-sonic-racing-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/16/wreck-it-ralph-wanders-into-sonic-racing-game/#comments Wreckit Ralph added to that Sonic racing gameNow we see why the sequel to Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is called "Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed," minus the "Sega." Joining Danica Patrick in the group of people who have no business in a Sega mascot racer is Wreck-it Ralph, the title character from the new video game-themed Disney movie.

Given his history as someone who wrecks things on a professional level, Ralph players should feel great for just finishing any race with their transforming vehicles intact.

Sega notes that it plans to release Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed on " the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo's Wii U, and Windows PC Digital Download this November." We're not taking that as ironclad evidence of a November release for Wii U, but it is at least suggestive! (Also, of course the Wii U will be out by November.)

JoystiqWreck-it Ralph wanders into Sonic racing game originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3sonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedvitawii-uxboxMon, 16 Jul 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NiGHTS transformed for Sonic and All-Stars Racing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/09/nights-transformed-for-sonic-and-all-stars-racing/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/09/nights-transformed-for-sonic-and-all-stars-racing/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/09/nights-transformed-for-sonic-and-all-stars-racing/#comments NiGHTS transformed for Sonic and AllStars RacingIn what counts as a massive media explosion for such a little franchise, NiGHTS' new HD update will occur alongside the franchise's appearance in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. During a "Summer of Sonic" event over the weekend, Sega showed footage of NiGHTS and Reala (as vehicles) in the upcoming racer.

The dreamy flight game will also be represented in track form, with Spring Valley shown as a prototype, and another track based on Nightmare is in progress at developer Sumo Digital. It's nice to see NiGHTS come back into prominence, even if he has somehow transformed into a car along the way.

JoystiqNiGHTS transformed for Sonic and All-Stars Racing originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sega is returning the favor by sponsoring a special Sonic-themed car for Patrick to drive at the O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge on November 3.

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Sonic and friends are officially heading back to the track later this year with Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. As the title implies, the cast of Sega characters drive transforming vehicles this time around, with screenshots showing off planes, boats and, of course, cars. The roster now includes more favorite Sega characters, including Vyse from Skies of Arcadia and Gilius Thunderhead (A.K.A. "the dwarf") from Golden Axe.

The game also promises dynamic tracks and a "fair weapon system" that allows players to block or evade incoming attacks. One of those tracks is based on Panzer Dragoon, which makes this racing sequel the closest thing to a new Panzer Dragoon game in a long time (well, almost).

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will make its way to Xbox, PS3, Vita, 3DS and PC this holiday.

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