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[You gotta go fast on the new treadmill-based Sonic arcade game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/you-gotta-go-fast-on-the-new-treadmill-based-sonic-arcade-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/you-gotta-go-fast-on-the-new-treadmill-based-sonic-arcade-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/you-gotta-go-fast-on-the-new-treadmill-based-sonic-arcade-game/#comments You gotta go fast on the new treadmillbased Sonic arcade gameSonic Athletics is a new arcade game at Sega's Joypolis park that uses a control scheme that seems obvious, even natural for a Sonic game: running. The giant machine uses eight side-by-side treadmills to compete in 100 meter dash, long jump, and 110 meter hurdles. You won't have to make yourself ill trying to do spin jumps, as that's handled by a button.

The ¥500 ($5.11) attraction seems a lot more sensible than Sonic's last attempt at motion controls. Even if playing it results in spending the rest of your day at the Tokyo amusement park covered in sweat.

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

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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.

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Eddie Lebron, best known for his full-length Mega Man fan film, has released a new short film representing a more realistic take on Sonic the Hedgehog. Lebron brought back Sonic cartoon voice actor (and, yes, Urkel) Jaleel White for the role, and combines a CG Sonic with live actors, including a live-action Dr. Robotnik who is even more evil than usual.

There is a torture scene.

The 18-minute movie is meant as "a spec film, with the primary purpose being to show how a Sonic the Hedgehog film, in a live action environment, can be executed." We think it has a very interesting take on Sonic's quills.

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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.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsgame-padmicrosoftnintendoplaystationplaystation-vitaps3RacingSegaSonicsonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedvitawii-uWiiPadxboxSat, 10 Nov 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Where's Sonic?' is a real children's book, exactly what it sounds like]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/wheres-sonic-is-a-real-childrens-book-exactly-what-it-soun/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/wheres-sonic-is-a-real-childrens-book-exactly-what-it-soun/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/wheres-sonic-is-a-real-childrens-book-exactly-what-it-soun/#comments'Where's Sonic' is a real children's book, exactly what it sounds likeAs we're sure you're well aware, being able to track and locate hedgehogs is an important life skill, one that should be learned early and thoroughly by the youth of today. Everyone knows this. The only contentious factor in childhood hedgehog training lies in determining what curriculum to use: Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen's Guide to Woodland Spikes, perhaps? Trilliby Wimbletoe's Pointing Out Pointy Things?

That already difficult decision maybe have just become even more complicated, as Sega and UK publishing house Pan Macmillan have announced the release of Where's Sonic? A Search-and-Find Adventure, hitting British book shops and Sonic Merchandise next Friday, October 19. The book contains artwork inspired by classic Sonic zones and can also be used to train children in the art of spotting wisps, badniks and gold rings.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>childrens-literaturekids-bookspan-macmillansegasonicwheres-sonicSat, 13 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mysterious 'Sonic Jump' coming to mobile devices]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/05/mysterious-sonic-jump-coming-to-mobile-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/05/mysterious-sonic-jump-coming-to-mobile-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/05/mysterious-sonic-jump-coming-to-mobile-devices/#comments Sonic JumpThere is a game called Sonic Jump, and it will be released on mobile platforms soon. That's pretty much all the info Sega released about this new project today, along with this image, illustrating what it looks like when Sonic jumps.

We'll have more detail when there is any.

Update: As it happens, Sonic Jump was the name of a game developed by Sega Mobile for the T-Mobile Sidekick, way back in 2007. Players guided an automatically jumping Sonic through vertical stages in an attempt to nab a Chaos Emerald before Dr. Eggman had the opportunity. Here's hoping this new Sonic Jump is the rebirth of the franchise, rather than a port of the original.

[Thanks, Joshua!]

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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)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsboatsgallerygamescomgamescom-2012microsoftnintendoplanesplaystationps3racingsegasonicsonic-and-allstars-racing-transformedtrailervideowreck-it-ralphxboxThu, 16 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ezio Auditore/Chris Redfield to play Sonic the Hedgehog in Wreck-it Ralph]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/21/ezio-auditore-chris-redfield-to-play-sonic-the-hedgehog-in-wreck/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/21/ezio-auditore-chris-redfield-to-play-sonic-the-hedgehog-in-wreck/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/21/ezio-auditore-chris-redfield-to-play-sonic-the-hedgehog-in-wreck/#commentsEzio AuditoreChris Redfield to play Sonic the Hedgehog in Wreckit RalphNo, Ezio Auditore da Firenze and Chris Redfield won't be trading in their various killing implements for pointy red shoes, nor will they be playing a grotesque two-headed version of Sega's iconic mascot, but the man who voices both those characters will be.

Okay, maybe not the grotesque two-headed monster thing, but Roger Craig Smith (who voices both Ezio and Chris) will be playing the role of Sonic the Hedgehog in Disney's forthcoming reference vehicle Wreck-it Ralph. As it happens, Smith has become the blue blur in days past, having voiced the character in Mario & Sonic at the London Olympic Games, Sonic Generations and Sonic Free Riders. Let's just hope that any dialogue they give him will be better than what we're used to.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chris-redfielddisneyezioEzio-Auditore-da-FirenzeRoger-Craig-Smithsegasonicsonic-the-hedgehogwreck-it-ralphSat, 21 Jul 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hello Kitty Sonic is first character collaboration from Sanrio and Sega]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/hello-kitty-sonic-is-first-character-collaboration-from-sanrio-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/hello-kitty-sonic-is-first-character-collaboration-from-sanrio-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/hello-kitty-sonic-is-first-character-collaboration-from-sanrio-a/#commentsSonic Sanrio Jess' dream postThis is a picture of Hello Kitty as Sonic the Hedgehog. Please, take a minute from your hectic, stressful day and really let the majesty of that concept sink in. Enjoy the contrast of bright blue against fluffy white and red; pay attention to the detail of the gloves, the golden buckles and traction lines decorating her shoes, the adorable button nose.

Disregard all thoughts of how exactly Hello Kitty got a hold of Sonic the Hedgehog's skin. Don't question the amount of fanatical cutting and sewing it would have taken to make a hedgehog pelt fit over a cat's ears. Pay no attention to the determination in those black eyes. We're sure Sega made sure Sonic was treated with all the respect owed him.

Sega and Sanrio are joining forces to create a series of character collaborations, the first of which is the adorable Hello Kitty Sonic we've dissected (too soon?) above. The Sonic x Hello Kitty Jumbo Plushy will be available at Sega amusement parks in Japan starting in late July, made to commemorate the re-opening of Sega's Tokyo Joyopolis on June 14.

The Sega/Sanrio crossover project will strike worldwide in summer 2013. Until then, enjoy the Hello Kitty Chun Li plush that will be available at Capcom's booth at San Diego Comic-Con for $40. Enjoy it, lest we end up with a line of Hello Kitty "You" toys in the immediate future.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Hello-KittyJapanplushysanrioSegaSonicsonic-the-hedgehogsonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-2Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man to meet Sonic in upcoming comics]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/mega-man-to-meet-sonic-in-upcoming-comics/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/mega-man-to-meet-sonic-in-upcoming-comics/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/mega-man-to-meet-sonic-in-upcoming-comics/#comments Mega Man and Sonic come together for Archie comicsSonic's ever-expanding circle of friends is about to get even bigger, as a teaser image reveals plans to have Sonic meet Mega Man ... at least, in the world of comics.

USA Today comics reporter Brian Truitt tweeted the above teaser image, which he received from Archie Comics. In addition to its slate of digest-sized books about indecisive time-lost teens, Archie has published Sonic the Hedgehog comics since 1993 (allowing plenty of time to build a unique and insane Sonic universe), and it began publishing Mega Man comics last year.

Having this historic meeting take place in the world of comic books rather than video games doesn't make it any less bizarre, and we can't wait to see what happens. Will Mega Man destroy Sonic and steal his speed?

Update: According to USA Today, the crossover will take place in twelve installments across Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, and Sonic Universe series.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>archie-comicscomicsmega-mansonicTue, 10 Jul 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The History of Sonic the Hedgehog available for pre-order on Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/07/the-history-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-available-for-pre-order-on-ama/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/07/the-history-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-available-for-pre-order-on-ama/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/07/the-history-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-available-for-pre-order-on-ama/#comments The History of Sonic the Hedgehog available for preorder on AmazonA forthcoming book will document the history of Sega's mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega announced today. The 300-page book, The History of Sonic the Hedgehog, covers the Blue Blur in exhaustive detail, including "every 2D and 3D Sonic game" and "every spin-off game, every crossover, and even rare cameo appearances by Sonic across the gaming universe." You can see some preview pages over on the Sega Blog.

The History of Sonic the Hedgehog is now available for pre-order on Amazon. We're guessing it gets pretty dark after the first 30 pages or so.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>historysegasonicsonic-the-hedgehogSat, 07 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Old-school Sega dev Hirokazu Yasuhara starts work at Nintendo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/06/old-school-sega-dev-hirokazu-yasuhara-starts-work-at-nintendo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/06/old-school-sega-dev-hirokazu-yasuhara-starts-work-at-nintendo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/06/old-school-sega-dev-hirokazu-yasuhara-starts-work-at-nintendo/#commentsImageHirokazu Yasuhara, co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, has begun working at Nintendo Software Technology in Redmond, Washington, Gamasutra reports. Yasuhara worked at Sega from 1988 until switching to 2K Sports in 2000, Naughty Dog in 2002 (senior game designer for the Jak & Daxter and Uncharted franchises) and finally Namco Bandai, which he left last month.

Nintendo Software Technology generally develops DS and DSiWare titles, having worked on Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem and Metroid Prime Hunters.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdshirokazu-yasuharamario-vs-donkey-kong-mini-land-mayhemnintendonintendo-software-technologySegaSonicwiiwii-uFri, 06 Apr 2012 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Prepare yourself for Sonic Boom 2012 at SDCC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/prepare-yourself-for-sonic-boom-2012-at-sdcc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/prepare-yourself-for-sonic-boom-2012-at-sdcc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/prepare-yourself-for-sonic-boom-2012-at-sdcc/#comments The House of Blues in San Diego will play host to Sonic Boom 2012 on Friday, July 13, during the San Diego Comic Con. Comic Con badges will not be required to enter the event, although what the event actually is still remains completely unknown, save for the fact that Sega's ultimate goal is to "make it a great time for Sonic fans of all ages." Last year's Sonic Boom centered mostly on Sonic Generations, prize giveaways and a musical performance by Crush 40, the greatest band in the world.

If we had to guess, we'd figure that this year's Sonic Boom will focus mostly on Sonic 4: Episode 2, since that's the only pressing Sonic release on our immediate horizon. We'll be keeping our collective ear to the ground for more Crush 40 live show Sonic Boom 2012 news as it develops.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crush-40san-diego-comic-conSDCCSDCC-2012SEGASonicSonic-BoomSonic-Boom-2012sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-2Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Adorable Valentine's Day card templates from PaperRockScisorz]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/28/adorable-valentines-day-card-templates-from-paperrockscisorz/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/28/adorable-valentines-day-card-templates-from-paperrockscisorz/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/28/adorable-valentines-day-card-templates-from-paperrockscisorz/#comments Despite previous indications to the contrary, the Joystiq Qrew is actually pretty keen on Valentine's Day. We're all hopeless romantics, but you don't need to be as in love with being in love as we are to recognize how precious, touching and clever these gaming themed Valentine's Day card templates are.

Made by Etsy user PaperRockScisorz and available at her shop, these print-your-own card templates feature Pokemon, Dr. Mario, Sonic, Zelda and Portal motifs with cutesy sayings and pixel hearts at $2.75 a pop. It's an easy and inexpensive way to show your significant other that you care, assuming you're lucky enough to share your life with a person that loves games as much as you do. If you're not that lucky, well, maybe get them a gift card or something. Single people are advised to dress up like a member of their preferred gender and have a romantic candle-lit dinner with themselves in a mirror. Ain't love grand?

JoystiqAdorable Valentine's Day card templates from PaperRockScisorz originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dr-marioduck-huntetsymariopaperrockscisorzpokemonportalsonictemplatevalentines-dayzeldaSat, 28 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dimps expanding into original IPs for mobile and social platforms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/17/dimps-expanding-into-original-ips-for-mobile-and-social-platform/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/17/dimps-expanding-into-original-ips-for-mobile-and-social-platform/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/17/dimps-expanding-into-original-ips-for-mobile-and-social-platform/#comments Takashi Nishiyama has been in the game for about as long as "the game" has existed. Responsible for Moon Patrol, Street Fighter, Fatal Fury, the Neo Geo and more Sonic games than you can shake a stick at, Nishiyama's design portfolio spans 30 years and includes some of the most fundamental design philosophies that still serve as a foundation for many genres to this day.

His company, Dimps, has made a name for itself developing titles for other publishers' IPs; Dragon Ball Z, Sonic the Hedgehog, Street Fighter, etc. After nearly twelve years of development-for-hire work, however, Dimps is looking to branch out and create its own original IPs, according to statements made by Nishiyama during an interview with 1UP.

"I feel that it's time that we need to create our own social and browser IPs," Nishiyama said. "We're going to start with things that have more manageable budgets, like social and browser games. I believe that's more realistic."

Nishiyama sees mobile platforms as a lower-risk entry platform for a new IP, as compared with the astronomical costs associated with console game development. His company must be cautious, however, because creating original IPs will position Dimps as competition to publishers, rather than a developmental ally: "As soon as we announce that we're creating original IP, we become their competitor. So we need to approach it carefully and be sensitive to the politics involved."

JoystiqDimps expanding into original IPs for mobile and social platforms originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dimpsfatal-furyIPmacmobilemoon-patrolneo-geooriginal-IPpcsonicsonic-the-hedgehogstreet-fighterTakashi-NishiyamaSat, 17 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic Generations Casino Nights Pinball DLC on Steam Dec. 26]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/sonic-generations-casino-nights-pinball-dlc-on-steam-dec-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/sonic-generations-casino-nights-pinball-dlc-on-steam-dec-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/sonic-generations-casino-nights-pinball-dlc-on-steam-dec-26/#comments Remember Sonic Spinball? Remember its infuriatingly addictive levels and flat-out fantastic music? Well don't get your hopes up, this is probably not going to be anything like that. Industrious hedgehog lovers who purchased Sonic Generations through Steam will have the opportunity to purchase the pinball-mini-game-packing Casino Night Pinball DLC pack on December 26 for $1.59 USD, just in time for the day after Christmas.

JoystiqSonic Generations Casino Nights Pinball DLC on Steam Dec. 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casino-nightcasino-night-pinballcasino-night-zoneDLCpcsegasonicsonic-generationsspinballsteamSat, 10 Dec 2011 23:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Spin-dash to iTunes for downloadable Sonic soundtracks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/spin-dash-to-itunes-for-downloadable-sonic-soundtracks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/spin-dash-to-itunes-for-downloadable-sonic-soundtracks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/spin-dash-to-itunes-for-downloadable-sonic-soundtracks/#comments Sega has released a bunch of Sonic the Hedgehog game soundtracks to iTunes, allowing you to speed up your workday with appropriate background music.

The available albums include the Japanese soundtrack to Sonic CD, featuring a couple of new arrangements by Crush 40; Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 collections for rainbow followers; Heroes; and a collection of "greatest hits" called Super Sonic Songs - The Best of Crush 40. Sega even announced two non-Sonic-related projects from series musicians: "Song of Hope," a charity single by Crush 40, and an album of performances by composer Jun Senoue. Ever wanted to hear a Sega musician from Japan play "The Star-Spangled Banner" on guitar? You do now!

Because we wanted a nice image for the header of this post, and because we haven't had an excuse to talk about this yet, the image above is Good Smile Company's Nendoroid Sonic the Hedgehog figure, coming out in Japan next April. It's amazing.

JoystiqSpin-dash to iTunes for downloadable Sonic soundtracks originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crush-40itunesjun-senouemusicsegasonicsonic-the-hedgehogtoysThu, 01 Dec 2011 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order Sonic Generations on Steam, receive classic Sonic games free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/23/pre-order-sonic-generations-on-steam-receive-classic-sonic-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/23/pre-order-sonic-generations-on-steam-receive-classic-sonic-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/23/pre-order-sonic-generations-on-steam-receive-classic-sonic-game/#comments Today has been a pretty good news day for the dusty old codgers here at Joystiq; not only will the original Sonic the Hedgehog be included in Sonic Generations as an unlockable, but Steam has gone and sweetened the nostalgia pot by giving away Sonic 3D Blast and Sonic 3 and Knuckles with every Generations pre-order.

Sonic Generations hits Steam November 4, but the pre-order bonuses become instantly available at check-out. And look at it this way, even if Generations ends up being a flop, you can tell yourself you spent 30 dollars on two Genesis ports, which is a much more palatable sense of disappointment.

[Thanks, Prezten!]

JoystiqPre-order Sonic Generations on Steam, receive classic Sonic games free originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pcpre-orderpre-purchasesegasonicsonic-3-and-knucklessonic-3d-blastsonic-generationsSonic-TeamsteamSun, 23 Oct 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic CD coming to XBLA, playable at PAX [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/sonic-cd-coming-to-xbla-playable-at-pax/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/sonic-cd-coming-to-xbla-playable-at-pax/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/sonic-cd-coming-to-xbla-playable-at-pax/#comments Major Nelson, majordomo of all things Xbox, took to his blog this afternoon and posted a detailed list of all the games and events that will be spread out across Microsoft's five booths at this week's Penny Arcade Expo. It's about what you'd expect; Gears of War 3 Horde mode, Forza 4, Mass Effect 3, etc, until you get to the list of Booth 432's XBLA titles. Right near the end, snuggled squarely between Retro City Rampage and War of the Worlds, is an unannounced XBLA port of Sonic CD.

We've reached out to Major Nelson and Sega for comment, but as of yet no additional confirmation has been provided by either party. We suspect they're too enthralled by Sonic CD's masterful theme song to even move, let alone respond to our e mails.

Update: A communique has hit our inbox from Sega PR: "We don't have any details at this time, but we'll be sharing some more information soon."

JoystiqSonic CD coming to XBLA, playable at PAX [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftPAXpax-primepax-prime-2011PAX2011SegaSega-CDSonicSonic-CDXBLAxboxMon, 22 Aug 2011 18:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic Generations 3DS has exclusive levels, StreetPass bonuses]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/01/sonic-generations-3ds-has-exclusive-levels-streetpass-bonuses/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/01/sonic-generations-3ds-has-exclusive-levels-streetpass-bonuses/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/01/sonic-generations-3ds-has-exclusive-levels-streetpass-bonuses/#comments Sonic Generations is coming to the 3DS, as revealed in the last issue of Nintendo Power. A press release issued by Sega reveals that the handheld version won't be exactly the same as its PS3/Xbox counterpart -- a concept that should be comfortable to people anticipating a game about two different versions of the same character.

According to the announcement, the 3DS game has new levels designed specifically for that version, along with an unlockable 3DS-exclusive 'special stage.' Generations also uses the 3DS's StreetPass communication feature to unlock "bonus material" when two players' 3DSes come within communication range.

Both the console and 3DS Sonic Generations won't be out until November. Following standard Sonic protocol, we're not going to get our hopes up for either yet.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsnintendoq4-2011release-datesegasonicsonic-generationsWed, 01 Jun 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Try out Sonic Generations at E3 'Sonic Boom' party]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/try-out-sonic-generations-at-e3-sonic-boom-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/try-out-sonic-generations-at-e3-sonic-boom-party/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/try-out-sonic-generations-at-e3-sonic-boom-party/#comments Sega's throwing a Sonic party during E3, offering perhaps the best possible situation in which to try out Sonic Generations. If you go to Club Nokia on June 8, play the game, and find, to your delight, that it really does bridge the gap between "classic" and "modern" Sonic, that its physics simulation is above reproach, and that it's truly fun -- you can then immediately celebrate Sega's triumphant return to form with a gathering of other euphoric Sonic fans.

If the game turns out to be disappointing, there'll probably be free food! As well as " exclusive Generations collector's merchandise!" If you want to go, keep an eye on the Sega blog for your chance to reserve a pass. The first 500 passes have already been snapped up by appropriately speedy people!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011microsoftplaystationps3segasonicsonic-generationsxboxFri, 13 May 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega puts entire XBLA catalog on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sega-puts-entire-xbla-catalog-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sega-puts-entire-xbla-catalog-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sega-puts-entire-xbla-catalog-on-sale/#comments Frugal, Xbox-owning Sega fans, this is your week! Sega's entire Xbox Live Arcade catalog is currently heavily discounted. Again, that's the entire XBLA catalog, from Altered Beast to Virtual On. See all the discounts after the break. The sale ends April 25.

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JoystiqSega puts entire XBLA catalog on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comix-zonegolden-axemicrosoftoutrun-online-arcadephantasy-star-2segasonicsonic-the-hedgehogstreets-of-rage-2virtual-on-oratorio-tangramxblaxboxTue, 19 Apr 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic Generations trailer takes a second look at Green Hill Zone]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sonic-generations-trailer-takes-a-second-look-at-green-hill-zone/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sonic-generations-trailer-takes-a-second-look-at-green-hill-zone/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sonic-generations-trailer-takes-a-second-look-at-green-hill-zone/#comments Are you having a hard time wrapping your noodle around the perspective-shifting gameplay we outlined in our recent preview of Sonic Generations? Sounds like a visual aid is just what the doctor ordered -- check out the gameplay video below to see Generations' two distinct angles.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftplaystationps3segasonicsonic-generationssonic-teamxboxTue, 19 Apr 2011 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic Adventure and sequel get 20th anniversary soundtracks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sonic-adventure-and-sequel-get-20th-anniversary-soundtracks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sonic-adventure-and-sequel-get-20th-anniversary-soundtracks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/sonic-adventure-and-sequel-get-20th-anniversary-soundtracks/#comments The soundtracks to the Dreamcast's Sonic Adventure games are being re-released in Japan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first game's arrival back in 1991. The track listing isn't the full version of the soundtrack, evidently, but the first disc will have the classics, including the "It Doesn't Matter" theme as well as "Open Your Heart." The Sonic Adventure CD is due out on May 18, with Sonic Adventure 2 following on June 22.

CDJapan will be selling both for about $27, and Amazon Japan also has preorders available. Ah, the memories -- we can almost feel that giant killer whale smashing up the pier behind us.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20th-anniversarydreamcastsegasonicsonic-adventuresonic-adventure-2sonic-the-hedgehogsoundtrackTue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[WRUP: 'Chubby' or 'eating disorder' Sonic? Fight!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/08/wrup-chubby-or-eating-disorder-sonic-fight/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/08/wrup-chubby-or-eating-disorder-sonic-fight/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/08/wrup-chubby-or-eating-disorder-sonic-fight/#comments There is no "both" or "either" when it comes to Sonic size preference. This week's teaser trailer of the blue mascot's upcoming game brought the question to the forefront again (now more than ever): Do you prefer Sonic with a belly or his slender modern interpretation?

What's everyone playing?

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JoystiqWRUP: 'Chubby' or 'eating disorder' Sonic? Fight! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unlike the previously-released Sonic Fan Remix, Sonic 2 HD isn't trying to stray too far from the simplistic visuals of the 16-bit original. While we think it's a rather impressive fan endeavor, many Sonic fans disagree. One outspoken commenter noted on the game's official site: "I thought you guys were gonna show us something that would blow away a project like Sonic Fan Remix. Guess not guys ... I'm not following this sh-t anymore."

Sonic fans really are hard to please, huh? Check out the trailer after the break.

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JoystiqFan-made Sonic the Hedgehog 2 HD remake trailer runs loose originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to Andriasang, Sega teased multiple "projects" for both series' anniversaries, though the nature of those projects is unannounced. The last Puyo Puyo game was 2009's Puyo Puyo 7 for PSP, Wii, and DS, so that series is ripe for another sequel. As for Sonic, it seems safe to assume we'll see a few Sonic games in 2011 -- not because it's a big anniversary, but because it's a year.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anniversaryjapanpuyo-puyopuyo-puyo-20th-anniversarysegasonicsonic-20th-anniversarysonic-the-hedgehogMon, 03 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LEGO art pays homage to some of gaming's best]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/03/lego-art-pays-homage-to-some-of-gamings-best/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/03/lego-art-pays-homage-to-some-of-gamings-best/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/03/lego-art-pays-homage-to-some-of-gamings-best/#comments You don't know flickr user Encaja en Camon, but rest assured that the account in question has some pretty awesome and simple LEGO adaptations of famous games and their characters. Above, you can check out Sonic's blocky noggin, while just past the break we've included a couple of our other favorites.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artarts-and-craftscraftsculturedsduck-huntlegolego-artmariomicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3pspsonicsonic-the-hedgehogsonysuper-mario-brosSuper-Mario-Bros-NESwiixboxFri, 03 Dec 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Two more colors for Sonic Colors DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/two-more-colors-for-sonic-colors-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/two-more-colors-for-sonic-colors-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/two-more-colors-for-sonic-colors-ds/#commentsSonic Colors on DS is more than a hat delivery vector. It's also a Sonic Rush-style platformer with new powerups, like the DS-exclusive "Burst" and "Void," which turn Sonic into a bomb and a black hole, respectively. The new footage is worth enduring the erratically moving DS screens in the trailer.

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JoystiqTwo more colors for Sonic Colors DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Believe me, I'm as surprised about this as you are.

Sega has shoved its mascot character into so many wretched games over the past dozen or so years that the phrase "good Sonic game" may as well be akin to saying "don't touch that fire; it'll freeze your hand." Yet here I am, trying to make the muscles in my hands type the words, "Sonic ... Colors ... is ... is ... good." Not just good for Sonic, but good good.

Gallery: Sonic Colors (E3 2010)

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JoystiqSonic Colors review: A bolt from the blue originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendoplatformersegaSonicsonic-colorssonic-teamwiiWed, 10 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Give Sonic Fan Remix a spin]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/give-sonic-fan-remix-a-spin/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/give-sonic-fan-remix-a-spin/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/give-sonic-fan-remix-a-spin/#commentsWe're so glad someone finally hit upon the idea of taking classic side-scrolling Sonic the Hedgehog gameplay and updating it with HD graphics. We're talking, of course, about Pelikan13, who has released a demo for Sonic Fan Remix, an unofficial Sonic game for PC.

The demo contains three stages inspired by Sonic 2's Emerald Hill Zone, and seems to have struck a nerve among Sonic fans. At least, it's generated enough interest to overwhelm the original site. You can check out the demo for yourself at this mirror site. Grab it quickly -- both to stay in keeping with Sonic's style and to make sure you have it in case it's taken down.

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JoystiqGive Sonic Fan Remix a spin originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demopcpelikan13segasonicsonic-fan-remixsonic-the-hedgehogThu, 21 Oct 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic Free Riders trailer requires extreme flexibility]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/sonic-free-riders-trailer-requires-extreme-flexibility/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/sonic-free-riders-trailer-requires-extreme-flexibility/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/sonic-free-riders-trailer-requires-extreme-flexibility/#comments Okay, we think we understand most of the motion-sensing controls demoed in the Sonic Free Riders trailer posted below, but -- man, are we going to have to bend our backs that far in order to adequately hover-race? We're not sure we ... hold on, we'll try. (oh god doctor call a doctor)

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There are stories emanating from the mysterious coalition known simply as "Europe" that Sega -- responsible for some of your dearest childhood memories and, maybe, your first heartbreak -- is busy "delisting" less-than-stellar Sonic the Hedgehog titles from European retailers. Jurgen Post, Sega SVP of EMEA (that's Europe, the Middle East and Africa), told MCV, "Any Sonic game with an average Metacritic has been de-listed," continuing, "We have to do this and increase the value of the brand. This will be very important when more big Sonic releases arrive in the future."

While that certainly sounds ominous, we asked Alan Pritchard - newly instated veep of sales and marketing for Sega US and the man who held Mr. Post's spot until just a couple month's ago - to clarify what it means for Europe, for Sonic and (jingoism be damned!) for North America.

"I think perhaps Jurgen's comments have somewhat been taken out of context," Pritchard told Joystiq. "It's not quite as drastic as what Disney do for example. They bring out Lion King and all of a sudden there's a cut-off date, and you can't buy Lion King for another six months. It's not quite as drastic as turning the tap off completely. We want consumers and retailers to defocus from the back catalog, the older titles and focus more on the new-release titles."

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JoystiqSega 'looking to improve Sonic strategy,' reducing supply of older Sonic games originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-PritcharddelistingdsEuropeMetacriticmicrosoftmobilenintendoNorth-Americaplaystationps3retailSegaSonicSonic-and-the-Secret-Ringssonic-colorssonic-free-ridersSonic-the-HedgehogSonic-the-Hedgehog-2006sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1Sonic-UnleashedwiixboxTue, 12 Oct 2010 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic 4 iPhone trailer spin-dashes into view]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/06/sonic-4-iphone-trailer-spin-dashes-into-view/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/06/sonic-4-iphone-trailer-spin-dashes-into-view/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/06/sonic-4-iphone-trailer-spin-dashes-into-view/#comments It's odd: even though the iPhone version of Sonic 4: Episode 1 is due to launch tomorrow, we've yet to see any footage of the game in action -- well, until now.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mobilesegasonicsonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic 4's 'Mad Gear Zone' isn't what we thought]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/01/sonic-4s-mad-gear-zone-isnt-what-we-thought/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/01/sonic-4s-mad-gear-zone-isnt-what-we-thought/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/01/sonic-4s-mad-gear-zone-isnt-what-we-thought/#commentsWe're not going to lie. We were disappointed to find out that Sonic the Hedgehog 4's "Mad Gear Zone" didn't take place in Final Fight's Metro City, with Mike Haggar teaming up with Sonic to eliminate the Mad Gear Gang.

Instead, we get an industrial-type level with pistons and gears and such, kind of like Sonic 2's Chemical Plant Zone. That's pretty neat, too. We guess. Check it out for yourself after the break. We're sorry we mentioned our Final Fight idea, because now you're as doomed to disappointment with the real thing as we are.

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Sega announced the release date for its Kinect-exclusive animal snowboarding game Sonic Free Riders: November 4, the same day that the Kinect device launches in North America. That's right, you'll be able to use your body as a controller to make Sonic fall down a mountain on day one.

"Kinect's unique motion sensor means Sonic Free Riders will see family and friends controlling their favorite Sonic characters and their fully customizable hover boards or bikes," Sega's announcement notes, "by twisting, turning and jumping in an exhilarating race to be the first to cross the finish line!" It will see you, and it will judge you.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kinectmicrosoftq3-2010release-datesegasonicsonic-free-ridersxboxThu, 30 Sep 2010 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonic Colors preview: Wisp you were here]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/05/sonic-colors-preview-wisp-you-were-here/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/05/sonic-colors-preview-wisp-you-were-here/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/05/sonic-colors-preview-wisp-you-were-here/#comments We can all agree that Sonic Unleashed had some pretty deep lows -- specifically, the Werehog. But the daytime segments in the game showed promise; almost a return to form. These areas of the game, for the unaware, combined Sonic Adventure-like 3D free-running elements alongside more classical, 2D elements from the series' past. It was easily the highlight of that game.

And Sega knows it, which explains why Sonic Colors is pretty much nothing but those portions of gameplay. That alone would make for a pretty serviceable Sonic game, but Sega has also added Wisps: small alien creatures who imbue Sonic with one-time-use powers.

Gallery: Sonic Colors (E3 2010)

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JoystiqSonic Colors preview: Wisp you were here originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dimpsnintendopaxpax-2010pax-primepax-prime-2010segasonicsonic-colorssonic-teamsonic-the-hedgehogwiiSun, 05 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminisce about classic Sonic over this six-pack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/07/reminisce-about-classic-sonic-over-this-six-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/07/reminisce-about-classic-sonic-over-this-six-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/07/reminisce-about-classic-sonic-over-this-six-pack/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If you demand tiny figures of Sonic and his pals, and you demand them to be in their "correct" Genesis-era forms, you're going to be pleased with this set of six from First 4 Figures. Sonic fans can be quite demanding.

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Your next opportunity to feel pleasantly surprised or expectedly disappointed by Sega's azure mascot will come November 16, the recently announced release date for Sonic Colors on Wii and DS. We know you've been hurt so many times in the past, but we suggest watching the new trailer posted after the jump before deciding how you really feel about the Hedgehog's upcoming outing.

Hey, at the very least, this one comes with a special hat for pre-orderers. That's gotta count for something, doesn't it?

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