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SEGA has officially announced Sonic Generations and promess to please every fans, whether in 2D or 3D. Expected to release before the end of the year. Screens and PR inside.



DOUBLE SONIC SPEED, DOUBLE FUN

Celebrate 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with Sonic Generations™

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (April 18th, 2011) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. & SEGA® America, Inc., today announced details of Sonic Generations™, the highly anticipated video game title in development to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 20th Anniversary. Delivering the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans old and new, Sonic Generations™ sees Sonic the Hedgehog playable as both the much loved classic 1991 character, and the modern day video game hero he has become in this exciting new fast paced adventure. Sonic Generations™ will speed into stores for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system later this year.

Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognisable environments of Sonic Generations™ have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic’s most recent adventures. Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations™ comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic. An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic’s universe with favourite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game.

“Sonic Generations will certainly be a fitting celebration for Sonic’s 20th Anniversary” commented David Corless, Global Brand Director for Sonic. “By having the classic 1991 Sonic that many fans know and love team up with his modern day incarnation, we are bringing back the nostalgia of the early days of Sonic and combining it with the innovation and stunning HD technology of the modern gaming era. Sonic Generations will bring to life the last twenty years of Sonic’s universe in a truly unique and imaginative way”

Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power creates ‘time holes’ which pull him and his friends back through time. As a result he encounters some surprises from his past history including Classic Sonic, Sonic as he appeared in 1991. Modern Sonic and Classic Sonic must defeat this strange new enemy, save their friends, and find out who really is behind this diabolical deed...

10 screens

  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - 10 screens

Logo & Artwork

  • Sonic Generations formally announced - Logo & Artwork
  • Sonic Generations formally announced - Logo & Artwork
UkHardcore23
UkHardcore23
Commented on 2011-04-18 18:44:04
Looks promising!
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pythxvii
pythxvii
Commented on 2011-04-18 18:45:38
Picture 8.... Ugh.... They really need to work on the bridges and ESPECIALLY those... splinters? They look terrible, especially because they look like they are just barkless logs someone took a picture of from afar and then slapped on the models.
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MK_Red
MK_Red
Commented on 2011-04-18 19:18:41
And thus the Sonic developement cycle begins again:
First screens and info are promising and excite the bruised fans.
Then the game gets some stupid gimmicks.
Finally, the game comes out and is a piece of shit on par or worse than previous Sonic game.
Repeat
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digi_matrix
digi_matrix
Commented on 2011-04-18 19:20:28 In reply to pythxvii
Posted by pythxvii
Picture 8.... Ugh.... They really need to work on the bridges and ESPECIALLY those... splinters? They look terrible, especially because they look like they are just barkless logs someone took a picture of from afar and then slapped on the models.
It's like they have totally different textures!

Obligatory Sonic Cycle
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blackbell
blackbell
Commented on 2011-04-18 20:14:38
Nothing like the classic from 1991. Repeat...nothing.
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Shabran
Shabran
Commented on 2011-04-18 20:55:18
This looks fun
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johnc
johnc
Commented on 2011-04-18 21:34:11 In reply to digi_matrix
Posted by digi_matrix
Obligatory Sonic Cycle
Wohooo, Sonic Cycle 5!!! I loved the last one.
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bleachedsmiles
bleachedsmiles
Commented on 2011-04-18 23:10:00
cant believe they can still afford to make sonic games tbh. They surely cant be selling well.
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Fayte
Fayte
Commented on 2011-04-19 00:00:13 In reply to bleachedsmiles
Posted by bleachedsmiles
cant believe they can still afford to make sonic games tbh. They surely cant be selling well.
Actually Sonic Unleashed has sold over 3 million copies and Sonic Colours is close to 2 Million copies
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Swordancer
Swordancer
Commented on 2011-04-19 00:22:59
Early impressions say that "new sonic" gameplay is like a giant QTE. And "old sonic"... well, after sonic 4 i don't know what to think.
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KahL
KahL
Commented on 2011-04-19 00:40:36 In reply to bleachedsmiles
It looks like Sonic Unleashed because of the 2D and 3D view. I like the older Sonic though lol. I'm still waiting for Sonic CD to be released on XBLA,, IF they ever do it...
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johnc
johnc
Commented on 2011-04-19 01:24:57
really important... 60 fps?
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Saltymilk
Saltymilk
Commented on 2011-04-19 02:14:04
Video of gameplay/interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz8P5DDToEQ
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KahL
KahL
Commented on 2011-04-19 03:39:55
Nice find. The 3D gameplay looks like a copy and paste of Sonic Unleashed. I was kinda hoping it to be more like Sonic Adventure... I wonder what they'll do with the other characters since sonic has two versions himself now.
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shazui
shazui
Commented on 2011-04-19 04:01:50
Wow. This looks... promising? Will inevitably be a let-down, though. So I won't get too excited.
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andrewsqual
andrewsqual
Commented on 2011-04-19 05:21:41
Love the classic Sonic on the right. Now just head shot the other one and we have got ourselves a memorable great game.
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moroboshi
moroboshi
Commented on 2011-04-19 09:31:46
Graphics look nice but I bet it a) splutters along at 30fps, and b) is full of instant death blind jumps.

Even the much hyped Sonic 4 wasn't up to much. My confidence in Sega is at an all time low.
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Shabran
Shabran
Commented on 2011-04-19 10:00:20
I actually can't wait to play this. This should be a really fun game....Hopefully
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digi_matrix
digi_matrix
Commented on 2011-04-19 13:24:21 In reply to Shabran
Posted by Shabran
I actually can't wait to play this. This should be a really fun game....Hopefully
Don't fall for it!
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Jin187
Jin187
Commented on 2011-04-19 14:55:59 In reply to digi_matrix
Posted by digi_matrix
Don't fall for it!
I think i've already fallen for it, that gameplay video was amazing and the sense of speed is mind blowing! Far beyond anything i've ever seen, this is how fast sonic should be!
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Saltymilk
Saltymilk
Commented on 2011-04-19 16:56:59
Have none of you played Sonic Colors? It was really well received.
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