Even if just for a moment, I though it was the mid-90‘s this morning. That is because when I look at the list of new titles available on this week’s digital release lists I saw Sonic Adventure 2 and NiGHTS into Dreams (now I know that sonic Adventure 2 isn’t that old, but Sonic himself is). I, for one, am excited to see these two franchises back as they bring back fond memories of some of my favorite years in gaming. Both games hold a special plane in Sega’s storied history and have received the full high definition treatment for their modern releases.
The games hit the PlayStation Network today and the Xbox Live Marketplace later this week (and the PC at a later date). It is worth noting that NiGHTS into Dreams even includes the popular Christmas NiGHTS expansion that launched back on Sega’s Saturn at no additional charge. Sonic Adventure 2 will also have some additional content, but it will be offered as DLC. The “Battle Mode” is being added later this week for $3.00 / 240 Microsoft points and will add in maps and characters that were added in the Gamecube update of the game.
You can expect our full reviews of both games soon and the official press release regarding their release on the next page!
NiGHTS into dreams... and Sonic Adventure 2 Now Available for Digital Download
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON - October 2, 2012 - SEGA®of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that the HD remakes of SEGA classics NiGHTS into dreams…™ and Sonic Adventure 2™ will be available for digital download today on the PlayStation®Network (PSN) in North America, and will be available tomorrow, October 3, on PSN in Europe for $9.99/£6.49/€7.99. Both titles will also be available on October 5 for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
“Both of these titles represent something special in SEGA’s history, and that made them natural choices for the SEGA Heritage Collection” said Chris Olson, Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA Networks Co., Ltd. “NiGHTS offered 3D gameplay that had never been seen before on a home console, and Sonic Adventure 2 introduced rival character Shadow the Hedgehog to the Sonic the Hedgehog series. I hope players enjoy the opportunity to play these classic SEGA titles in their finest form to date.”
Both NiGHTS and Sonic Adventure 2 have been remastered in high definition and upgraded for current consoles, now featuring full support for achievements and trophies.
Sonic Adventure 2 also offers players the ability to grab the “Battle Mode” downloadable content for an additional $3.00/£1.99/€2.49/AU$4.25/240 Microsoft Points this Friday, adding in maps and characters from the the Gamecube re-release of the game. Players who buy a copy of NiGHTS into dreams…, meanwhile, will receive free access to the Christmas NiGHTS bonus content, containing levels previously only available through special promotions and SEGA Saturn holiday bundles.
As a further bonus, anyone who buys a copy of either game on the PlayStation Network will receive a free, exclusive NiGHTS or Sonic Adventure 2 theme for their PlayStation 3!
For more information on NiGHTS into dreams… and Sonic Adventure 2, both of which will also be coming to PC digital download in the coming months, please visit http://www.sega.com/.
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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. SEGA®’s global website 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®’s global website is located at www.sega.com.
