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Next-gen Sonic to be "re-invented" for PS3 and Xbox 360
Sega has been on a roll of sorts over the past few weeks, showing off next-generation arcade games on its new Lindbergh board one day, then revealing a Sonic racing game for the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube (Sonic Riders) that "integrates extreme sports, high-speed racing and head-to-head battles" another. Late Thursday, Sega surprised us again (perhaps not so surprisingly) with the announcement that the next "traditional" Sonic game would be arriving on both the PS3 and the Xbox 360 sometime next year. Yuji Naka will be holding the reins for Sonic's next-gen debut, a "re-invention" of the franchise that will "create the most intense sensation of speed ever experienced in videogames" with "an innovative combination of art, physics and game design." Sega also mentioned when Sonic Riders and Chromehounds-From Software's online-enabled Xbox 360 mech-combat game-would both be released (i.e., winter 2006 and spring 2006, respectively), but I think we all want to know how much more hardcore Sonic's gonna be to show that other, more violent hedgehog Sega's been touting lately who's boss.
Sonic to spin-dash onto the Xbox 360/PS3?
Gamespot has confirmed that Sega has struck a deal with Microsoft and Sony to bring "a classic Sega franchise" to their respective consoles. They've stopped short of announcing that it'll be Sonic, but that's a given since Sonic pretty much defines Sega. I'm glad they've chosen not to tie the deal into one specific console, although the failure to mention Nintendo is worrying. Hopefully other big names in the gaming industry won't forget the Revolution when announcing possible classic game updates. Another thing to think about is whether this could lead to a PSP version of Sonic appearing in the future. If it'll be coming out on Sony's future flagship console, why not it's current handheld? Either way I'll take any chance I can get to kick Doctor Robotnik's ass!
Sonic Rush on the Nintendo DS is two screens of blue
Some people can't get enough of Mario. I can't get enough of Sonic. It's probably the sneer. I've always wanted to sneer like that. Gamespot got their hands on one full level of the upcoming DS title and seem to like it. They note that the 2D look of the game is a lot like the Sonic games of old, with one exception - two screens. While the touch screen isn't utilized in the current build, both windows are used to give the effect of a larger world. Take a look at the screenie to the right for an idea of how that will play out. Good stuff. This one is now on my E3 must-demo list. Stand aside and let the chubby Jewish Scotsman through.
