Sonic Generations announced for this holiday season
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Not too long ago I saw a video online of two Sonic the Hedgehogs running side-by-side, but had no clue what it was for. My first thought was "wow, are they finally doing Sonic 4 Episode 2?". Turns out I was wrong, but this might be even better. Sega has officially announced Sonic Generations to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 20th Anniversary.
The story according to the press release is as such. Sonic's universe pretty much gets thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power starts to create time holes, pulling Sonic and company through time. As a result he comes across some surprises from his past including the 1991 Sonic. Who can be behind this diabolical deed? Gee, I have no clue *cough*ROBOTNIK*cough*.
No that's not a spoiler, but if you're a Sonic fan like me that's probably your first guess. Mario's anniversary was a tad let-down with nothing more major than a port of Super Mario All-Stars (though still fun, don't get me wrong, I just wish more was done) and we didn't see much from Zelda (a compilation disc for the Wii would have been awesome). This however has me as hyped up as much as Mega Man 9 and 10, and I was ecstatic for those games. I'm personally looking forward to this around the holidays and can pretty much guarantee I'll be picking up Sonic Generations on day one.
The story according to the press release is as such. Sonic's universe pretty much gets thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power starts to create time holes, pulling Sonic and company through time. As a result he comes across some surprises from his past including the 1991 Sonic. Who can be behind this diabolical deed? Gee, I have no clue *cough*ROBOTNIK*cough*.
No that's not a spoiler, but if you're a Sonic fan like me that's probably your first guess. Mario's anniversary was a tad let-down with nothing more major than a port of Super Mario All-Stars (though still fun, don't get me wrong, I just wish more was done) and we didn't see much from Zelda (a compilation disc for the Wii would have been awesome). This however has me as hyped up as much as Mega Man 9 and 10, and I was ecstatic for those games. I'm personally looking forward to this around the holidays and can pretty much guarantee I'll be picking up Sonic Generations on day one.
DOUBLE THE SPEED, DOUBLE THE FUN
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic with Sonic Generations
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (April 18, 2011) –SEGA® America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd., 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 for Holiday 2011.
Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognizable environments of Sonic Generationshave 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 the Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic. An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic’s universe with favorite 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 was 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…
For more information about the game, please visit www.sega.com/sonicgenerations
About SEGA® of America, Inc.:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com
About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic with Sonic Generations
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (April 18, 2011) –SEGA® America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd., 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 for Holiday 2011.
Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognizable environments of Sonic Generationshave 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 the Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic. An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic’s universe with favorite 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 was 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…
For more information about the game, please visit www.sega.com/sonicgenerations
About SEGA® of America, Inc.:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com
About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com
