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New Sonic Adventure DX screenshots - BJ 2/26/03
Sonic #125 Spoilers - True Red 2/24/03
| For some reason spoilers for Sonic #124 weren't released, but if you want to know the story for #125... Click here to read more. |
Mega Man Battle Network Anime comes to the US! - TurbineEddyPrower 2/23/03
According to an article on *Toonzone*, the anime series based on Mega Man Battle Network (Megaman.EXE, Rockman.EXE) is coming to Kids WB! this summer! No news has been given on what the series is about. But, according to *The Megaman Home Page*, the series is very good! I'm looking forward to it!
Sorce: *Toonzone* |
Sonic X Schedule - True Red 2/22/03
From XenGamers:
Sega has reportedly signed a deal with TV Tokyo to develop a new animated series entitled 'Sonic X' in Japan. Scheduled to debut on April 6, the storyline of the series will follow Sega's Sonic Adventure game series, in which Sonic and his pals battle the evil Dr. Eggman for control of the legendary chaos emerald. According to Sega representatives, the half-hour show will be broadcast weekly at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Promotional advertisements for the series including television commercials are scheduled to begin airing early next month. It's currently unknown whether the new animated series will be distributed outside Japan.
Source: XenGamers |
Sonic Team Updates Site with Sonic X Info - Acid Bunny 2/21/03
Sonic #120 Out Today - True Red 2/19/03
Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog #120 is out in comic shops today. The shipping list has a notice for those who live on the East coast that comics may be delayed because of the blizzard earlier this week.
Source: Diamond Comics |
Sonic Happy Meals - Srol 2/18/03
Beggining this summer, SEGA and McDonalds Fast Food are going to release a series of Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Monkey Ball themed toys to go inside McDonalds Happy Meals.
Full Press release is as follows:
SAN FRANCISCO - (February 18, 2003) - SEGA(R) of America, Inc. today announced it has entered into an affiliation with McDonald's(R) Corporation, the world's largest quick service restaurant to create a new line of McDonald's Happy Meal(R) premiums. Based on two top-selling SEGA franchises - Sonic The Hedgehog(R) and Super Monkey Ball(TM), the premiums will come alive this summer at participating McDonald's restaurants throughout North America.
"Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Monkey Ball are two of SEGA's most popular video game franchises," said Mike Fischer, vice president of marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "SEGA's affiliation with McDonald's affords us the opportunity to generate increased exposure for these properties among a growing universe of gamers."
"We believe consumers will have a great reaction to the innovative Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Monkey Ball premiums found only in McDonald's Happy Meals this summer," said Karlin Linhardt, senior director, U.S. marketing, McDonald's Corporation. "SEGA's properties are extremely popular and we look forward to bringing them to McDonald's consumers through this unique Happy Meal offering."
The premiums will be supported by significant marketing campaigns from both companies. Details on the premium items and marketing plans will be announced at a later date.
Source: *Planet Gamecube* |
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THQ opens Sonic Advance 2 Site - True Red 2/13/03
From Swirlvision:
THQ have a page regarding Sonic Advance 2 with these wimpy screens and some info. Click here to check out said page.
Note: Check the article or THQ's site for the screens.
Source: Swirlvision |
Knuckles wallpaper from Nintendo - True Red 2/13/03
From Swirlvision:
Knuckles Wallpaper, Next Right
Nintendo provides the Sega goodness
February 13, 2003
Nintendo have provided everyone with a great Knuckles wallpaper. Click here to check it out.
Source: Swirlvision |
SEGA and Sammy to merge - Srol 2/13/03
Sammy Corporation, makers of games such as Guilty Gear, has announced that they will be merging with SEGA effective October 1st. The resulting company will be led by Sammy president Hajime Satomi. Expect more information shortly, as the two companies will be holding a briefing sometime soon regarding the details of this merger.
Source: *Planet Gamecube* Click here to read more. |
Sonic Team site update - True Red 2/11/03
Sonic Team updated their Japanese Sonic Mega Collection page. You can see screens of all the games and glimpse at the extras in the Japanese version as well as download some wallpaper.
Source: Sonic Team |
Sonic N - Acid Bunny 2/7/03
An excerpt from Computer and Video Games article:
Sonic N
"N" for Nokia, one presumes, Sega's N-Gage launch title seems to be a version of GBA's Sonic Advance. There were frequent framerate issues, but the game certainly looks and feels like a Sonic title, and should make an excellent addition to the launch line-up.
Click here to read more. |
Sega Supports N-Gage - Paresh 2/5/03
| Apparently, Sega and counltess other companies are supporting Nokia's new handheld called N-gage. Sega will be making a sonic game for the handheld called Sonic-N which will enable you to use Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy in the game. The other games that Sega is planning on developing are Virtual Tennis, Puyo Puyo, Super Monkey Ball, and Sega Rally. This obviously shows that Sega is planning to be in the cell phone inustry for a while.
Source: *Gamespot* |
Additional Screens of Sonic X - Squishie 2/4/03
New Sonic Adventure DX screens - Srol 1/31/03
More North American Sonic release dates. - Srol 1/31/03
Sega released the following press release today, announcing that both Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Pinball Party will be on the shelves in North America this summer. The full press release is as follows.
SAN FRANCISCO - Jan. 31, 2003 - SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that two new Sonic The Hedgehog® games are currently in development and will be released in the U.S. this summer. "Sonic AdventureTM DX"(working title) will be released in May exclusively for the Nintendo GameCubeTM, and "Sonic Pinball PartyTM" will ship in June for the Game Boy® Advance.
"Sonic Adventure DX" is Sonic The Hedgehog's third blazing-fast quest on the Nintendo GameCube, and the ultimate version of one of Sonic's biggest SEGA DreamcastTM blockbusters. Featuring enhanced graphics, sound and Game Boy Advance connectivity, "Sonic Adventure DX" pits Sonic and his pals against the dastardly Dr. Eggman and his wicked plans for world domination.
"Sonic Pinball Party" for the Game Boy Advance challenges gamers to shoot, tilt and flip their way through Sonic the Hedgehog, Samba de Amigos and Nights-themed pinball tables and party games. The game supports up to four players with one Game Pak via the Game Boy Advance Game Link® cable. "Sonic Pinball Party" will also connect with "Sonic Adventure DX" via the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable.
"SEGA's Sonic The Hedgehog is back just in time for summer in two new action-packed games for the Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance," said Mike Fischer, vice president, SEGA of America. "To date, Sonic has proved to be phenomenally popular on the Nintendo GameCube and we're excited that Sonic is resonating with a whole new generation of gamers."
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a $3.5 billion corporation by market capitalization, recognized as 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.
Source: *Planet Gamecube*
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Preview covers for #122 & #123 - True Red 1/31/03
Sega Adopts a 5-Tier System - True Red 1/30/03
From Swirlvision:
Sega held a strategy conference last week, outlining their future plans and setting new guidelines to cut costs and to develop new software. Tetsu Kayama, Sega's CEO, emphasized their "5-tier" approach concerning what types of games will be produced. New titles will now fall under one of 5 categories: Standard, Series, Spectacular, Sports, and Arcade.
Kayama-san stressed the importance of their Sports line. He stated that Sega would use new marketing strategies and bold campaigns to bolster their sports division and thoroughly compete with the likes of Electronic Arts by the time the newer generation of consoles are on the market.
The Standard line of games, which include such titles as Sega Rally and Virtua Fighter would see further continuations and support.
The Series line of games, which include such long running staples as Sakura Taisen and Sonic: The Hedgehog will see extensions in the forms of side-stories and spin-offs.
The Spectacular line of games will be reserved and used towards new and original content.
And finally, Sega still believes in the Arcade line of games, and that there is still a market in the Arcade sector for a variety of entertainment.
This new focus will be overseen by key individuals, including Yuji Naka (Sonic Team), Yu Suzuki (Sega-AM2), Hisao Oguchi (Hitmaker), and Toshihiro Nagoshi (Amusement Vision). Collaboration projects between Sega's studios are expected to fuel and expand this new strategy.
In addition to the home software market, Sega will also continue dwelving into mobile phone and Internet-related sectors. Different media, such as movies, animation, television programs, etc. are further ventures Sega will be tapping into as well.
Source: Swirlvision |
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SEGA and THQ officially announce Sonic Advance 2 - Srol 1/30/03
SEGA and THQ Interactive issued an official press release today confiriming that Sonic Advance 2 will be released in North America this Spring. The press release is as follows:
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2003--THQ® Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and SEGA® Corporation today announced "SONIC ADVANCE(TM) 2," the sequel to "SONIC ADVANCE(TM)" -- one of the top-selling Game Boy® Advance games of 2002. "SONIC ADVANCE," released in February 2002, has sold through more than 500,000 units in North America alone according to NPD TRST data. "SONIC ADVANCE 2" is scheduled to ship in spring 2003. "With sales in excess of a half-million units, we are delighted with the success of the original `SONIC ADVANCE' on Game Boy Advance," said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American Publishing, THQ. "SEGA's famous Sonic brand has been a breakout hit on the Game Boy Advance platform and we look forward to the release of `SONIC ADVANCE 2.'"
"`Sonic The Hedgehog' is one of the most widely recognized video game characters of all time," said Shinobu Toyoda, executive vice president of content strategy and business development, SEGA of America, Inc. "Sonic titles have consistently been top-sellers for SEGA, and we expect continued success with `SONIC ADVANCE 2' on the Game Boy Advance platform."
About "SONIC ADVANCE 2"
In "SONIC ADVANCE 2," Dr. Eggman is up to his old tricks again, and the world's fastest hedgehog must put a stop to it. Sonic, Tails and Knuckles are back with new character Cream the Rabbit, racing through new environments and battling new foes. "SONIC ADVANCE 2" features multiplayer fun for up to four Game Boy® Advance systems using the Game Link® Cable. Players can raise their favorite Chaos and play mini games within the Tiny Chao Garden. Players can also play with their Chao in "Sonic Adventure(TM) 2 Battle" on Nintendo GameCube(TM), by connecting their Game Boy Advance to their Nintendo GameCube console.
Source: *Planet Gamecube*
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Amy in Sonic Advance 2! - Issanni 1/28/03
Check out the Sonic Team website. It appears that Amy is an unlockable secret character in Sonic Advance 2.
 
Source: *Sonic Team Japanese Website* |
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