>>853 I think making several different threads when we are so few is a bad idea. Anyway, I noticed that when they wanted to show Project 2017, they only showed a few parts of the trailer, but there's still nothing conclusive. I still hope the Switch version is just a portable version and separate from the console game.

Sonic Mania will be showcased in a NicoNico and FRESH! Live livestream on Tuesday, January 24. Please find out your time zone and refer to the schedule below. Schedule: Mountain Standard Time: 4:55-6:30 PM Central Standard Time: 5:55-7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time: 6:55-8:30 PM

The Puyo Puyo!! Quest app will collaborate with Sonic the Hedgehog starting Monday, January 23. This will include a mini story with Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. You can also unlock the main 4 along with alternate costumes.

>>858 More images

>>858 >>859 More images

Now that I've finished all my personal business and gotten back to "newswork", as it were; assuming I update this in real time, would you like to see solely Sonic news, or Sonic & Sega news. How would you feel about Nintendo news as well.

>>858 Cuties. >>861 Mostly Sonic, some Sega, no Nintendo.

>>861 I would like to primarily see Sonic news as a top priority. Maybe some sprinkles of Sega news if it involves Virtua Fighter.

>>863 I'm just wondering who or what this new character from Project Sonic 2017 will be.

>>863 Why Virtua Fighter?

>>865 I like fightans and that's the only other Sega IP that I care about besides Sonic.

>>864 I'm placing my bets on a single use character much like Chip, Mephiles, or others like that. Maybe on the villain's side.

Sega has created Yakuza and Puyo Puyo social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter in commeration of Yakuza 0 and Puyo Puyo Tetris releasing in North America; Tuesday, January 24 and later in spring, respectively. Coincidentally, Puyo Puyo Tetris will be the first Puyo Puyo game released internationally since Puyo Puyo Fever in 2004. Since Tetris will be a part of this game, it's possible that Sega now owns the license for console/handheld Tetris games instead of Ubisoft. Also, Puyo Puyo and Yakuza having a social media account might mean more engagement with Western fans, along with more international support and closer release dates in Japan and the US. https://www.facebook.com/segayakuza/ https://twitter.com/segayakuza https://www.facebook.com/PuyoOfficial https://twitter.com/PuyoOfficial

>>857 Shit, forgot to include links. live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv285485880 freshlive.tv/sega/72261

>>869 >>857 Are you sure those times are correct? I keep seeing that this is happening at 08:55 PM Japan time on Tuesday, so either I'm seeing wrong or the posted times are the ones wrong.

>>870 Actually, you're right. It should be AM instead of PM. And I forgot to put in Greenwich Mean Time, which is 11:55 AM-1:30 PM.

>>871 Where is my summary of whatever happened in the stream with pretty pictures n' shiz?

>>872 Nothing happened. Green Hill and Studiopolis were the only things shown. Nothing new was said or shown. As for Yakuza 0, it's already been released, so the showcase has no point, really.

Valkyria Revolution is the worst selling title in the entire franchise at 56,416 units combined; 38,197 units on PlayStation 4 and only 18,219 on the PlayStation Vita. At best, the title will only barely meet expected sales, meaning that the entire franchise could remain dormant, forever; or at least for a very long time. http://www.siliconera.com/2017/01/26/week-sales-gravity-rush-2-jumps-valkyria-revolution-battles-behind/

Popular Dreamcast bullet-hell shoot 'em up Ghost Blade is making its way digitally to Steam, PS4, XB1, and, in a surprising twist, the Wii U.

>>877 Forgot to mention that it's remastered, but the "HD" part should have given it away.

>>874 Not entirely surprising, but a bit disappointing. When was the last time we had any kind of Sonic news? Things have slowed down a bit too much. >>876 Pic related.

The London Toy Fair has ended and some new toys and other goodies have been revealed for 2017. First up, a series of Sonic Boom figures which look to be based off of an upcoming episode in space. Next, a series of figures based on Sonic's, Tails', and Knuckles' 16-bit sprites. Keep an eye out, because the New York and Germany Toy Fairs will probably reveal even more new toys.

>>882 Also, in the last image, some comic book packs can be made out. For those of you who don't buy toys, these are basically packs of one or more figures, with a comic inside. This isn't the first time Sonic has done this. From the looks of it, one of the packs will include issue #1 of the Tails miniseries.

>>882 These… don't sound like a good idea? While I think we still haven't seen that episode, I really doubt it's gonna be as big as to guarantee a line of figures. Are they really that desperate to get new content to make figures of? Remember the merch Burnbot got? It just sounds ridiculous. The classic figures at least look more normal, but I don't feel them having some pixelated details really contribute anything good to the figures. The aesthetic just doesn't work like that. Again, it just feels like they've run out of ideas. It's also pretty peeving that there's still pretty much no Modern merch.

>>867 You sure about that? Because I see a lot of people speculating that it'll be a new main cast character. Has Sega always hyped up new characters before revealing them only fpor them to be one note characters?

>>886 No, I'm not sure, but it's what makes the most sense, to me anyway. Unless they did a full 180°, they'd probably want to take it on the easy side for characters, so it's logical for the them to want the new character to only be available for this game. Also, if it's a main character, it'd add to the clusterfuck of characters the franchise already has, and would probably make more than one person pissed because Sega decided to create some new character instead of using their favorite one which was actually a perfect fit for the role. >Has Sega always hyped up new characters before revealing them only fpor them to be one note characters? That, I don't know. I wouldn't really call what they're doing "hyping up a new character", it was just something they mentioned once. I can't picture them adding a new main cast character going well at all.

Yakuza 0 has sold an unprecedented amount in the UK. So much so that Amazon has had constant restocking and the game is the 8th best-selling game in Britain so far. https://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p/software/uk/latest/index_test.jsp&ct=110015 https://www.amazon.co.uk/SEGA-SEG163-UK-RB-Yakuza-0-PS4/dp/B01N8U2939

>>888 >sold an unprecedented amount >the game is the 8th best-selling I am not familiar with game rankings. Is that really a lot, or enough to call it an "unprecedented amount"? It just sounds weird to say "oh, this has performed really well. It's ranked 8th"

>>889 Considering Amazon UK can't even keep it in stock for more than a day or two, I'd say it's unprecedented. Especially considering that Sega has little faith in Western sales for the franchise, considering the delay between JP and NA releases.

BULLETIN: More news on the games will be coming up next month.

>>890 Oh well, great then. I hope they mention it in the next financial report.

>>891 So… in March? >tfw still have more than a month for news

Well, the games might need to wait one more month, but at least we still have toys, right? First up, we have the Sonic Boom "Sonic Blue Force One" pack which includes an articulated Sonic figure along with the Blue Force One, first shown in the tenth episode of season 2. You can move the wheels around to use it as either a motorcycle or a hoverbike. Next, we have some Classic figures, this time un-pixelated. We also have some rather strange designs in the single-character packs. One gives Sonic and Tails a transparent design matching their color; the other features them in black and white. There's also another new comic pack confirmed, this time of Sonic Universe #75.

Some Sonic keychains have also been revealed, and aren't they just the cutest things?

>>909 There's also some new Classic, Modern, and Sonic Boom plushies.

That's all the toys for this fair, but maybe we'll get to see some more at the New York Toy Fair.

>>907 I wonder if any of these seemingly random and strange designs have something to do with the games. It'd be funny if they do end up being related and they were in our faces all this time. >>910 What do the dates on the tags mean? Could they have been showcased at some other fair? Also, I don't know why they made Shadow so different to Sonic, specially his muzzle. The specular reflection on his eyes is also weird. >>911 This was the Germany Toy Fair, right?

>>912 Yep. These toy fairs are actually pretty popular. I'd go if I could.

>>913 Don't you need to be in the industry to be allowed entry?

Sega-Sammy report for the 3rd quarter of 2016. http://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/ir/library/pdf/settlement/2017/170206_3q_siryo_e_final_.pdf >their vidya business division seems to be doing really well. >they mention Sonic's mobile games are doing well. They mention Sonic Dash by name. >they mention ads a bit. They mention what they did about placing ads on existing titles (e.g.: what happened with mobile Sonic CD, I think), and they mention they want to "promote efforts to improve monetization thorugh an advertisement profit business model" >they explicitly mention no launch of any large titles for the remainder of the year (ends in March) >they say they aim to "continue to reinforce measures for new style stores such as those targeting families and collaboration cafe", which immediately brings to mind the Sonic Cafe, so I'm guessing we'll see more of that >they already sold part of the shares of Joypolis Not sure why they mention taking a (big) loss over that last bit. I would have expected a gain. They also mention another even bigger loss because of something else they're discontinuing.

>>914 Don't know. Haven't looked into it.

Gotta Go Fast: The Official Panel of Sonic the Hedgehog A Sonic panel at SXSW has been announced for March 16, which promises some new info on both Sonic Mania and the enigmatic Project Sonic 2017. Said panel will star Aaron Webber, Mike Pollock, Roger Craig Smith, and Takashi Iizuka. The panel will contain an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at both Sonic Mania and Project Sonic 2017 and answer questions about both games, along with showcasing a new reveal for each title, and discussing Sonic’s resurgence in the world of gaming since both games' reveals. There's even a little teaser that some "other surprises" might be in store as well. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2017/events/PP96507

Speaking of actual game news, a new issue of Nintendo's Nintendo Dream has revealed more info on both Sonic Mania and Project Sonic 2017. For starters, Sonic Mania will have multiplayer features, as Sonic 2 and 3 & Knuckles did, while Project Sonic 2017 will not, as is the norm since Unleashed. The game will also be "action/adventure", which could mean the return of Adventure-era gameplay and maybe even story. Find out on March 16th at SXSW.

>>918 >>919 Is this panel going to be streamed anywhere like Twitch for example? If so, I wanna know where to catch a stream like this.

>>920 Well, fuck. I was happy before because I was going to be home before the panel started, but from the get go I assumed it was going to be streamed somewhere. After all, the last panel was streamed. >>919 You forgot to mention that Eggman will be the villan. We still don't know the specifics, but it appears that the theory that the new character would be related to the villans is over. Oh god…

>>921 That doesn't answer my question of whether it'll be streamed or not. But on the subject of the new character, as long as it's not another super saiyan hedgehog then I'll be good to go. Three super saiyan hedgehogs is enough as is. Adding in a fourth one would screw up the three member team dynamic that they have. inb4 pic related is revealed to be the new character

>>921 >You forgot to mention that Eggman will be the villain Eggman is always the main villain. Even in games where he got betrayed (06, Rivals 2, RoL), he was still the main villain. The only game where Eggman was not the main villain was shadow the Hedgehog, when Black Doom was the main villain and Eggman was just kind of there, I guess.

>>922 >That doesn't answer my question Nigga your question doesn't have an actual answer for now. It would be a great question for tomorrow's stream, though. I'll try asking it and see what we get, though the panel is still a month away so they could be unable to answer even that for now. The only thing we know is that the previous SXSW panel, which didn't have any sort of reveal or anything, indeed was livestreamed. I also hope it's not a hedgehog. I already have enough of them to fawn over, plus there are already a lot of characters that barely get any attention and I'd rather see them get some use instead of introducing a literally who. >inb4 pic related is revealed to be the new character pic related >>923 >Eggman is always the main villain More like >Eggman has always been the main villain They've done plenty of crazy things already, they could one day decide to change that. And judging from some of the games introducing other villains they've probably thought about it a few times.

>>920 There you go, he addressed the livestream of the SXSW panel specifically. The answer is inconclusive.

>>924 >pic related Whose the purple guy and green girl? Other joke OCs?

>>928 Shitpost the Scarab and Lil' Bait. They were two one-off OCs in /sthg/.

Silver F4F statue finally announced! https://youtu.be/6IIkLUE1nnI Holy fuck those light effects are great, they've kind of really bought me over They should have used a stronger battery though

Bad news, guys, SXSW isn't streaming this year. Aaron is currently looking for a solution, so hang tight.

>>941 Sources: https://twitter.com/RubyEclipse/status/842175301685776384 https://twitter.com/gene_hf/status/842179011073654784

>>942 >>941 God damn it.

>>943 So who here saw the stream? I'm kinda hyped about Forces, so long as the other characters actually play a role in the game.

Here's the footage of Sonic Forces they showed! Original resolution and audio. Is the music we hear old? I can't make it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zm0FvEn5CU >>950 Here's the direct feed, it's not old music.

Subscribers already probably know this, but apparently they aren't getting their money back from their Archie Sonic subscriptions. Instead, they're getting other Archie comics at random. http://www.tssznews.com/2018/01/09/archie-sonic-subscribers-apparently-seeing-remaining-subbed-issues-redirected-to-other-archie-series/

>>1038 Not even surprised. Fuck Archie.

>dat art pls no playing with my heart like that. I think this is the first art piece in this style we got since forever.

>>1040 Yes. YEES

So Sega has apparently been teasing a video game reveal for tomorrow, January 16th. https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/951846702155272194 https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/952933868495163392 https://twitter.com/TwoPointStudios/status/935814126122749953 Apparently it's some sort of simulation game.

News on the comic front from IDW's Sonic comics Facebook page. >Yardley confirmed for IDW Sonic >IDW released one of the (multiple) covers for #1, pic related www.tssznews.com/2018/01/16/tracy-yardley-confirmed-for-idw-sonic-team-one-of-multiple-covers-for-issue-1-released/ https://twitter.com/yardleyart/status/953425101625745408 www.tssznews.com/2018/01/16/tracy-yardley-confirmed-for-idw-sonic-team-one-of-multiple-covers-for-issue-1-released/

The fuck is that? I have a feeling this ain't gonna end well.

Oh, wow. OP here. Shocked to see this is still continuing. Gonna get back in the news game this year.

Starting off, Android users better beware, because your private data's being leaked. Sonic the Hedgehog Classic (the recent remake of Sonic the Hedgehog 1 for smartphones), Sonic Dash, and Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom all leak sensitive data to advertisers, including your current location, contacts, text messages, and browser history. Not only will advertisers get their hands on this data, but anyone hacking your phone can access this data, as well, due to the weak encryption present in the data-transferring library. To prevent anymore data leakage, you can either perform a full system scan with Norton Security and Antivirus, or simply uninstall the app(s) in Settings.

>>1048 Hey fag, long time no see. Missed you. >>1050 Jesus fuck, no way. Do you have a source for that? >Sonic Dash That's a lot of people, damn.

>>1051 Glad to be back. And yeah, this does have a source: http://blog.pradeo.com/sega-apps-data-leakage.

Next up, Loot Crate. Specifically, Loot Gaming and Loot Anime. Both crates for this month, "Boss Battle" and "Game On!", respectively, feature exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog collectibles and gear, including 5" figures of Dr. Eggman and Shadow the Hedgehog and can be purchased for $24-27 plus shipping and handling. https://www.lootcrate.com/crates/gaming https://www.lootcrate.com/crates/anime

Sega's hosting the Puyo Puyo Anniversary TV Show 2018 in YouTube, NicoNico, FRESH! LIVE, and Periscope on Sunday, February 4, where news about Puyo Puyo!! Quest, as well as the series as whole, is to be revealed. Guests include MC Hisayoshi Suganuma (the VA for Suketodara), as well as Mie Sonozaki (Arle, Klug), Kaoru Sakura (Witch, Sylph), Honoka Inoue (Ally, Fei), Mizuki Hosoyamada (Puyo Puyo series manager) and Skeleton Harigane (Puyo Puyo!! Quest admin planner). Please find your time zone and refer to the schedule below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbX0UMEzOvU http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv310346384 https://freshlive.tv/sega/184842 https://www.periscope.tv/puyoquest/

>>1055 Forgot the schedule: Mountain Standard Time: 4 AM Central Standard Time: 5 AM Eastern Standard Time: 6 AM Greenwich Mean Time: 11 AM

A new Hatsune Miku game is coming out for SteamVR this year. Hatsune Miku VR (not to be confused with Hatsune Miku VR: Future Live) has you using the controllers of your Oculus Rift or HTC Vive to dance with Miku. There are 8 songs and 2 difficulties planned for launch, though more will be added sometime afterwards. http://promo.degicagames.com/vr/

>>1052 Well, it's not as bad you made it out to be, but yeah, still. >>1054 I want that Shadow figure.

OH SHIT NIGGA

>>1047 COME OON

NO WAY they sort of went back to the old style?

>>1063 Not sure if I completely dig the new color style with those dots. It looks like old newspapers. But still, a huge improvement, damn am I glad.

>Sonic the Hedgehog made his original, blue-colored, superspeed debut in the video game format, but he has long been at home in the comic book genre as well. However, the rights to Sonic comics recently changed publishers (from Archie Comics to IDW Publishing), and as a result, there’s been a drought in Sonic books for more than a year. Now, IDW is bringing Sonic back to the page in a big way. >IDW’s first ongoing Sonic the Hedgehog comic will debut in April. To celebrate the big kickoff, four whole issues will come out that month, one per week. The series will be written by Ian Flynn, and the first issue will be illustrated by fan-favorite artist Tracy Yardley; check out Yardley’s cover for the issue exclusively above. Each of the next three issues will feature a different artist, and then rotating art teams will take over once the book goes monthly. Each of the first four issues also will feature one of Sonic’s classic allies — first up is Miles “Tails” Prower. But this won’t just be a nostalgia trip; the series is introducing new characters to the Sonic canon. >The first issue of Sonic the Hedgehog hits stores on April 4. http://ew.com/books/2018/01/22/sonic-hedgehog-comics-idw/

>>1066 So this is a bonus cover for the first issue, by Nathalie Fourdraine. Thoughts? I think it's okay for a bonus cover. I thought it was going to be the main cover and had written something much harsher. Having said that, I'm not feeling very strongly for Yardley's cover either. >the series is introducing new characters to the Sonic canon It sort of makes it sound like they want to imply the Archie (and Satam) characters are dead. But at the same time it says it's gonna introduce new characters to the "Sonic canon", which is really doubtful.

>>1068 Good for him, hopefully he doesn't get fucked over as much as he has been in previous roles.

>>1067 What's your issue with this cover, exactly? It's fucking great.

>>1067 >It sort of makes it sound like they want to imply the Archie (and Satam) characters are dead Probably, but I have my reservations considering the fact that they promoted "old, new & surprising characters" for the comic. Ian's post-252 characters are confirmed to be dead & buried, but I wouldn't be too surprised if we get an expy of the FFs, or if the FFs somehow survived into IDW regardless.

>>1084 >post-252 What if…

Whoever's been updating this thread, thanks.

>>1070 It looks a bit alien, specially the colors. I would have liked something with brighter colors and with more going on, and with more familiar proportions. Since it's the very first issue and it carries some hype with it, I would have expected something more outstanding.

>>1195 Ah, to each their own. I like it a lot, but I'll admit I didn't like Yardley's cover much at all so seeing this kind of made me go "ah much better"

Oh look, drawloverlala may have finally made it https://twitter.com/rubyeclipse/status/955594415803744256

>>1203 Good for her I guess, though I can't help but wonder how well she'd do in a professional environment. She never struck me as very consistent or disciplined, though I remember a comic of hers which was okay. We'll see I guess. Though I also wonder now what Rafa's been up to. In theory she also works for SoA but I can't remember when was the last time we saw something from her that was made for Sega.

Hirokazu Yasuhara (game designer for Classic Sonic games) and Naoto Oshima (character designer) have booked an event for the 2018 Game Developer's Conference, which goes from March 19 to March 23. >In this unique talk, the original designer, Hirokazu Yasuhara, and character designer, Naoto Oshima, for Sega's 1991 action platform classic 'Sonic the Hedgehog' will discuss their perspective on the creation of the seminal game franchise, including detailed recollections of the game's original design process and art direction. >Hirokazu and Naoto will explain the process by which they created the original Sonic, and will share with the audience their experience creating a character to be a company IP, IP strategies for going up against powerful rival companies, and for Sonic fans, frank anecdotes from the development days. >The target audience for this session includes people who want to learn about creating a character-based game or want to create a character IP for their own company, those who are interested in the planning and design that goes into a character-based game, and fans of Sonic or Sega. http://schedule.gdconf.com/session/classic-game-postmortem-span-classhighlightsonicspan-the-hedgehog/856574

>>1225 Is it going to get streamed?

>>1225 Nice

The Sonic Panel is apparently happening once again at SXSW, tentatively on March 16th, 4:30PM ET. https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/events/PP99104 Apparently, we are getting >the world-exclusive first look at what comes next for the fastest blue hedgehog Which makes me anxious as hell. What do you think it will be? Finally a sneak peak at the movie? Announcement of another 1-year-devtime game? Something else?

>>1229 It'll be the announcement of the new director for the Sonic film: Our lord & savior, Ken Penders! Seriously tho, I'm expecting something related to the movie. It's supposed to come out next year, after all.

>>1052 Looks like there was actually something. https://twitter.com/tssznews/status/955898750165291014

Full solicitations for the comics tomorrow We got part of them for issue #2 today https://www.cbr.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-idw-covers/ http://www.tssznews.com/2018/01/23/more-details-about-idw-sonic-2-posted-full-solicitations-coming-tomorrow/ >Sonic’s new adventure continues, and when he comes across another town in need of saving, his old pal Amy arrives just in time to join the fight! The banter is fun, and the stakes are high, but things get really serious when Amy presents Sonic with a big request: rejoin the Resistance! Jesus fuck, more Forces shit. Kill me.

And more character teasing.

Sonic the Hedgehog is coming soon to Sony's brand-new Totaku figurines. Totaku is a series of figures based on video game properties. https://www.mytotaku.com/en

>>1233 >>1235 Nice >>1234 Loving the Sonic & Amy variant cover & holy shit, the shitstorm that'll take place tomorrow is gonna be great.

>>1239 Tomorrow's gonna suck.

>>1240 Probably. But hey, it'll be nice to watch the trainwreck unfold if you find it funny when people get mad over a kids comic.

That's fuckin Sally Acorn isn't it.

>>1243 Maaaybe

>>1243 No one knows and IDW is playing dumb. We'll find out in about 4 hours. But given the similarity they will disappoint if it's not. Then again if it is, some other group of people will probably feel disappointed too.

Mystery character revealed not to be Sally Solicitations for Sonic #1 through #4 are out https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/24/idw-publishing-april-2018-solicitations/ >http://www.tssznews.com/2018/01/24/the-teased-idw-sonic-character-is-tangle-the-lemur-sonic-4-cover-revealed/ Also new covers. What's your favorite one out of all we got? >>1233 >>1067 >>1045 The one with Blaze from this post is my favorite so far by far.

>>1248 Also, confirmed artists so far: >ABT >Yardley >Hesse >Herms >JenHen >Peppers >evan >Gray >Rafa >Nathalie Fourdraine >Kieran Gates

>>1248 >>1249 >Evan, ABT, Yardley! Sweet. Also digging that Tangle design & those covers. My favorite right now is probably the Amy & Sonic variant

Breaking News: Due to fan feedback, the Super Sonic DLC for Sonic Forces will be free forever. https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/956292949641281536

>>1252 I'm guessing they realized the PR hit was bigger than the profit of the DLC in a game not many people bought to begin with.

>>1252 Good. It was a retarded idea to begin with & it got the backlash it deserved.

>>1254 It should have gotten more backlash.

As of today, the official international Sonic Twitter profile has 5 million followers.

>>1257 Nice news!

>>1258 Post more cute.

Shinobi 7 have just announced their brand-new board game, Sonic the Hedgehog: Battle Racers. >Shinobi 7 is thrilled to announce Sonic the Hedgehog: Battle Racers, an all-new board game based on Sega’s beloved video game franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog. The fun-filled, strategic game, meant for 2-5 players, will allow you to take on the role of Sonic or one of his many friends and rivals in an obstacle-laden race to the finish. >Shinobi 7 will launch a Kickstarter for Sonic the Hedgehog: Battle Racers in early February. The Kickstarter version will include exclusives and Limited Edition items. >A retail version of Sonic the Hedgehog: Battle Racers will also be available in the back-half of 2018, distributed exclusively to all channels by Diamond/Alliance. >About Sonic the Hedgehog: Battle Racers: >Burst into action with Sonic the Hedgehog: Battle Racers! Select your racer, choose your route, and fight your way to the finish while avoiding opposing racers and a variety of dangerous obstacles. Control your speed, use your abilities, and activate your special powers to collect as many rings as you can in an amazing race. The course changes with every race, so no two games are alike! >The base game will feature five highly-detailed full color miniatures of the following characters: Sonic, Knuckles, Amy, Tails, and Dr. Eggman. Also included are a variety of colorful cards, tokens and race tracks. Every expansion set will contain one pre-painted character miniature and their racer profile, while larger expansions will also be available and will include additional track sections. All miniatures will be 40mm scale. https://www.shinobi7.com

>>1272 >Shinobi 7 will launch a Kickstarter for Sonic the Hedgehog: Battle Racers in early February

>>1273 The Kickstarter version has exclusive items not found in the retail version.

Would you buy? Which one?

>>1288 The one on the right is looking nice

Sega has recently announced their agreement to publish a narrative-driven IP by Interior Night, a studio made up of Heavy Rain designers. >This "brand-new narrative-driven IP" will be Interior Night's first game. CEO Caroline Marchal believes the partnership will help "deliver a great narrative experience to existing gamers and to a broader audience". >"We are very excited to work with Sega on our first narrative game. Sega have demonstrated a strong desire to take risks, innovate, and work collaboratively with studios". >Sega's executive vice president of publishing, John Clarke, noted that the deal was part of Sega's desire to "launch new franchises and experiences". >"We’re really looking forward to working with Interior Night as their combined talents and imaginations evolve into a really strong narrative-driven gaming experience". http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/29/sega-publishing-brand-new-narrative-ip-from-heavy-rain-designers

>>1292 >IGN Don't link, archive. http://archive.is/Medsp >"brand-new narrative-driven IP" What does that even mean? Sounds oddly close to walking simulator. >The publisher will be working with new studio Interior Night, founded in October 2017 by developers whose previous credits include Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and Wonderbook: Book of Spells. Literally who. >Despite being a video game, Beyond: Two Souls premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, marking only the second time the film festival recognised a video game. David Cage, writer and director of the game, explained that game development studios should provide "interactive storytelling" that can be played by everyone, including non-gamers >This "brand-new narrative driven IP" will be Interior Night's first game Yeah, there's no way this can go wrong. It's not like it's written on the wall or anything.

>>1294 Heavy Rain made bank and was very well-received, so Sega trying to cash-in on this isn't such a bad idea.

>>1295 Isn't it a bit late to do that when that "game" was released 8 years ago? It'll probably be a decade before they can put something else out. That's not how cashing-in usually works.

>>1296 >Isn't it a bit late to do that So apparently Sega is releasing a Sonic fidget spinner. This was the first thing that came to mind. http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/goods/20180129_001539/

>>1299 >fidget spinner Nice to see that SEGA is staying up to date with what kids like.

So apparently there was a rumor from some "leaked" slides that Sumo was working on a kart game, which hints at another Sonic kart. http://archive.is/mXNJv Though, Aaron came forward to say that's not the case. What's your pick? Fake leak, cancelled game, or the game actually exists but it's based on some other IP? Maybe Nintendo caught up with SASRT success and decided to take once again an opportunity Sonic missed?

>>1302 Calling a fake leak. Given how the Heroes remake was proven to be false, it wouldn't surprise me if the same could be said for this.

SEGA Forums is closing down TOMORROW Oh, fuck. http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?1717267-SEGA-Forum-Shutdown-Feb-2nd

>>1305 Should I redirect these fine autists here?

>>1307 Well the site's officially shut down & everyone apparently moved to a Discord, so eh.

>>1229 They keep hyping the panel up. >mfw >>1308 RIP in pieces.

>>1309 It better be something worthwhile, unlike last year.

>>1310 >implying

>>1312 Fair enough

One of the previous writers for the movie dropped some info he's heard on the movie. http://www.tssznews.com/2018/02/04/more-details-on-the-sonic-movie-surface/ >I’ve heard it’s become more “action focused” since Tim Miller joined. >Photography starts this summer but they are deep into character tests so I would not be shocked if they showed something. >I have no first hand info though. >June or July I think. One of the J months. So maybe >>1230 was right. The schedule sounds rather awkward, though, if they haven't even started with photography and they're still fiddling with the script the year before the movie is supposed to premiere, but then again I know jack shit about movie producing.

There's also this. https://twitter.com/Ruki185/status/960226278648541184 >According to an employee from @ZappiesToys there is a new Sonic Racing game coming out in 2018. The information comes from the German Toy Fair 2018. Thanks to Yellow from @SpinDash_de who was there and talked to the people showcasing Sonic merchandise! https://www.spindash.de/bericht-zur-spielwarenmesse-2018/24180/2 … Which comes after >>1302 happened so it really makes you think. /r/ing a pic of one of the mascots preferably Bump because she's clearly best mascot doing the thinking face, pic #2 related.

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life has been delayed to April 17. To make up for this, the demo goes live on February 27, saving your progress for when the actual game comes out. New plans for the Yakuza series will be revealed over the coming weeks, so stay tuned. https://twitter.com/yakuzagame/status/959469419964653568

>>1320 When was it supposed to come out?

>>1321 March 20.

So apparently, the same person that leaked out Sonic Wars in 2016 (that would later become Sonic Forces) has now leaked that the announcement SEGA's gonna make at SXSW will be a new Sonic Kart Racing game. I wish we got another SASR, but this is pretty cool nonetheless.

>>1325 Where did that happen? >leaked out Sonic Wars in 2016 Was that the same leak that also predicted the OC creator? Anyway, the little pieces of info we've gotten lately have the racing topic in common, so it wouldn't be strange if we did actually get some sort of racing game, and because of the same reasons it wouldn't be strange if someone took those clues and made a rumor out of them.

>>1326 >Was that the same leak that also predicted the OC creator? Yeah, seems like it also happened on the same site too. I'll believe it when I see it, but it seems like it could be happening.

New toys from the Diamond Select line that was announced a while back. Pictures are from the New York Toy Fair. Not a fan of the blocky designs, but god damn the dioramas look great.

The Sonic the Hedgehog movie has finally received a hard release date. The movie hits theaters November 15, 2019. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/sonic-hedgehog-movie-sets-2019-release-date-1086760 I'm thinking of stopping with the toy news. People can report them if they want to, but I'm not sure if it's really something that's wanted. Let me know if you still want toy news, though.

>>1329 Oh… fuck. So it's finally happening, huh? Given how things have been going lately I think this is going to be awful and I think I'm gonna be done with the franchise after this. Actually, I'll probably be done with it before that, given the announcements that will inevitably happen before the premiere once again writing the obvious on the walls. I already hate this. This is supposed to be awesome and huge news, specially given how much I love Sonic animations, but I'm really apprehensive. It's frustrating as hell. I hope it can at least set me free from this curse of a franchise and help me close a chapter of my life. >I'm thinking of stopping with the toy news. People can report them if they want to, but I'm not sure if it's really something that's wanted. Let me know if you still want toy news, though. I think the board could benefit from more movement, so I don't think it would hurt to keep posting merch news. I also kind of like merch very much so I'll still post whatever I find and comment on it too.

>>1330 Same. The board is pretty dead, so the more news for stuff like merch is good. Besides, I like seeing discussions about Sonic merchandise.

>>1331 Is /sthg/ still fast? I haven't been to the other side in months.

Sonic the Hedgehog hits Loot Crate once again. This time, you can get the "Playback" crate, which features exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise, for $16-20 plus shipping and handling. https://www.lootcrate.com/crates/lootcrate

>>1333 I can't find anywhere what the fuck it is. Is that intended? Because it sounds like some retarded shit when you're trying to sell something.

>>1334 >>1334 That's Loot Crate's whole thing. They sell merchandise, but you don't know what the merchandise is until you get it.

>>1332 It changes at times. Sometimes it's 2 threads a day, sometimes it's 20+hour threads. Last couple of days, it's been more of the latter.

>>1336 Seems like not much has changed. >>1335 >They sell merchandise, but you don't know what the merchandise is until you get it

>>1337 That's just how the business model works. Never said I bought into it.

>>1328 A couple more pics of these. Tail's smile looks awkward, but other than that I still like them. >>1338 Never said you did either, man.

>>1064 >>1063 New wallpaper, this time it's Shadow's time.

>>1320 So, as a follow up to this… remember when Sega accidentally uploaded to a public site the full Daytona arcade game that ran on Windows a couple of weeks ago? … Yeah… https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/968629662027952129

Oh no, I'm not falling for that again you little shit.

>>1350 I can't wait for this, tbh.

>>1350 The future of Sonic, with probably little to no Modern Sonic.

>>1352 I imagine we'll get something Modern Sonic related at SXSW. Also, f for /sthg/.

>>1352 >with probably little to no Modern Sonic. I doubt that. >>1353 >Also, f for /sthg/. What?

>>1354 >What? /vg/ (among some other boards) have been frozen since the afternoon, meaning no one can post in /sthg/. Also, IIRC, there's gonna be some Sonic Kart thing being announced at SXSW.

>>1356 Oh. Well, that's better than what I had in mind. The kart thing is just a rumor, as far as I know.

>>1356 It'd be kind of funny if it didn't come back in time for the panel.

>>1358 True. /sthg/ has been pretty shit lately, so I'm not exactly missing it right now

>>1358 Oh that would be great. But I bet it'll be back sometime in the morning.

Sonic SXSW on now at cytu.be/r/sthg

Sonic Mania is getting a physical release at last in Summer 2018! Sonic Mania Plus features Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel as playable characters in the first time for over 20 years. Mania Plus also features an all-new Encore Mode, a 4-player Competition mode, holographic packaging, a reversible Sega Genesis cover (Mega Drive cover for European fans), a 32-page art book, and more. And speaking of Sonic Mania…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2uyIBURMjs A brand-new series of animated shorts based on Sonic Mania and the world of Classic Sonic, Sonic Mania Adventures, has just been announced! The series takes place after the events of Sonic Forces, covering the adventures of Classic Sonic, Classic Tails, Classic Knuckles, and Classic Eggman after Classic Sonic returns. The animation is being done by the same team as Mania's intro, with Tyson Hesse as head animator, while Tee Lopes composes the score. There are 5 episodes in total being released monthly, and the first episode is coming to YouTube for free in the next 30 days.

Sega is partnering with Puma to release the Puma x Sega RS-0 Sonic in June for a limited time in limited numbers, so make sure to pick them up while you can. The final design will be revealed soon. https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/974755094569697280

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD3_JVuCHd8 Sega is teasing a new Sonic Racing game.

>>1368 >>1367 >>1364 >>1365 All good news!

>>1350 So what is the future of Sonic exactly? >>1364 Sega you're supposed to do the physical release first for God's sake. >>1366 I'd like to hear what anons thought of the animation and art quality they showed.

>>1368 So the rumors were true, huh.

>>1370 Oh, it looks damn good. >what is the future of Sonic exactly? Modern & Classic are now two separate branches?

>>1372 Yep. Modern Sonic will get more focus in the future, but for now, you can catch his adventures in the monthly IDW comic starting in April, as well as the movie next year.

I really like the Sonic in this picture. It's Classic but kinda modernized. Really cute porcupine. >>1373 I hope they come up with something actually significant for Modern. It feels like we've been fed mediocre fillers ever since 2011. After such a long wait it's so disappointing, specially since they promised so much better. There are some thing going on, but I feel it's really lacking the big central thing, not to mention how little cohesion there is, in stark contrast to the Classic side.

>>1374 To be fair, Classic Sega Sonic only really has the 16-bit platformers, plus Generations, Mania, Forces, and now Mania Adventures. Meanwhile, Modern Sega Sonic has nearly 20 years of games, so of course Classic has more cohesion.

>>1375 But nothing they create for Modern has any relation to anything in those 20 years of games. They seem to really love to shout "not a sequer, brand new experience" every time they announce something. If they managed Classic like they manage Modern we'd be stuck with Sonic 4 stuff, and as a follow up instead of them expanding on the features that were better received like the animation and music or more requested like a physical edition, we'd get something completely unrelated that nobody asked for.

The first episode of Sonic Mania Adventures comes out tomorrow. https://twitter.com/RubyEclipse/status/979522104881065986

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDYbwdEn7rs The first episode of Sonic Mania Adventures has just been released!

>>1422 Eh, that was okay, but way too tiny a thing to make a fuss about. When was the last time we got a traditional animation, though?

>>1423 Sonic X.

>>1424 >First episode date: April 6, 2003 Jesus fuck it's been long.

More information on Sonic Mania Plus has just come out! According to the Amazon Germany listing, you can record and playback speedruns on Time Attack, and it looks like you might be able to switch the bosses' difficulty. https://twitter.com/SonicWindBlue/status/980112540972781569

>>1429 Nice!

>>1429 Are the same devs behind this expansion of sorts? I wouldn't have thought otherwise but I read some post saying it was a 3rd party.

>>1431 I think it is, but I'm not too sure. One of the Mania crew is looking for new work, but this is probably something that was set up beforehand.

The Sonic the Hedgehog movie starts filming in Vancouver on July 30. https://omegaunderground.com/2018/04/01/update-sonic-the-hedgehog-moves-filming-to-vancouver-lands-start-date/

Sega is hosting a special panel in Sega Fes 2018 on Saturday, April 14, where news about Sonic Forces and its development are to be revealed, starring Shun Nakamura (Sonic Forces director) and Tomoya Otani (Sonic Forces composer and sound director). Please refer to the starting times below. Starting times: Pacific Standard Time: April 13, 10:45 PM Mountain Standard Time: April 13, 11:45 PM Central Standard Time: April 14, 12:45 AM Eastern Standard Time: April 14, 1:45 AM British Summer Time: April 14, 6:45 AM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMW9TXEvrf8 https://www.pscp.tv/SEGA_OFFICIAL/1OdKrZNZMmpKX

>>1444 Why can't people post at least one timezone in UTC/GMT? I have no idea what time it actually is otherwise and I have to google one of the timezones and do the conversion. Anyway, apparently 5:45AM UTC. Anyway, think we'll get sanic racer info? >news about Sonic Forces and its development are to be revealed Guaranteed shitstorm.

>>1445 GMT is BST near/during the summertime.

Sonic Generations is now backward compatible with the Xbox One and Xbox One X-enhanced, featuring greater visuals and performance on the Xbox One X. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/04/10/backward-compatibility-april-update/

New images of the Sonic RS-0 have just come out.

>>1453 These look like actual shit.

>>1453 Do we know how much do they cost, or do we at least have an idea of how much they could? How much do a pair of sneakers more or less like these go for in the US?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPtlofIccAk Shenmue and Shenmue II are being remastered in HD for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam, featuring higher resolutions, improved textures, optional modern controls, and both the English and Japanese dubs. It releases in 2018 for $29.99.

>>1477 Speaking of Shenmue, Data Discs is restocking their Shenmue vinyl this summer. https://twitter.com/datadiscs/status/985076856025206785

>>1477 >>1478 And speaking of vinyls, Sega has announced a Sonic Forces vinyl in the making. https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/985036056687919104

>>1479 Nice. I hope SEGA does more vinyl albums for Sonic titles going forward.

>>1480 Do people actually play these?

I don't get the appeal of having a vinyl of the soundtrack. I guess it's a collector's item for some but it seems like the worst possible way to listen to the kind of music present in Forces especially.

So apparently Sega did their thing again and leaked an update for Mania.

Shenmue I & II's Steam achievements have just been revealed. Shenmue I >Brawl >Break And Enter >Call Police >Collect Capsule Toy >Dojo Flashback >Find Kitten >Find Phoenix Mirror >Get A Job >Help Lady Find House >Kitchen Flashback >Learn 5 Moves >Learn From Tom >Learn New Move >Meet Charlie >Play An Arcade Game >Reach Harbor >Rescue Nozomi >Take Mirror To Antiques >Teach Fuku San >Translate Letter >Tree Flashback >Visit Fortune Teller >Win Forklift Race >Win Game Shenmue II >Catch Leaves >Catch Wong >Catch Yuan >Complete Game >Defeat Dou Niu >Fall Off Building >Find Shenmue >Find Yhunda Zhu >Give Money To Musicians >Impress Yellow Gang >Learn 5 Skills >Learn 10 Skills >Learn 15 Skills >Learn New Skill >Learn Wild Throw >Leave Hong Kong >Low Money Bag Steal

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>Meet Lishao Tao >Place Marker >Recover Bag >See Flowers >Straighten Sign >Visit Fortune Teller >Win Arm Wrestle https://completionist.me/steam/app/758330

>>1484 That doesn't look like a lot of achievements. Also, is Shenmue worth playing? I've seen people say it was just a tech demo, and its development kind of back that up. I don't think it sold that well either. So why are people so excited for this?

>>1485 The world and characters are immersive, and the presentation is charming.

Sonic Mania Plus trailer and physical edition (UK gets a Mega Drive case) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUhuOwwD4n8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUhuOwwD4n8 Sonic Mania Plus comes out on July 27 for $30. $5 digitally if you already have the base game.

>>1498 I think I read that next week we are going to get the next Sonic Mania Adventures episode, but I'm having trouble finding where I saw it. Also, according to a Famitsu article, Mania has sold a million copies. Was that according to your expectations or did you think it was higher or lower?

>>1498 dem beats though.

>>1500 https://twitter.com/RubyEclipse/status/988842513699037184 Personally, I think it should have sold more. It got people hooked on Sonic so fast, and was way more liked than even the best Sonic games.

>>1503 Sneaky meme man. Yeah, I also was under the impression it had sold much more given people's reactions and how even Sega reacted to both its reception and its sales (the mention on their financial report come to mind). I have to wonder how well Forces sold given how much milder Sega's reaction was to its performance.

>>1499 Mighty's special ability is Hammer Drop. By pressing jump twice, Mighty pulls an Aqua Shield and can shake item boxes out of trees and even make holes through certain terrain. Ray's special ability is Air Glide. By pressing jump twice, Ray pulls a Cape Mario and starts gliding. In addition to featuring different stage gimmicks and palettes, Encore also allows you to switch between Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Mighty, and Ray at the press of a button.

>>1499 >>1505 In addition to all of this, along with remade level transitions and revamped boss battles in the base game, Encore features a unique story. Pictured are some cutscenes and stages along with the brand-new 4-player Competition mode.

>>1499 *17, not 27

We've finally gotten a look at the logo and our first screenshot of Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog film at CinemaCon 2018.

>>1508 Well fucking finally. Now, what am I looking at?

>>1509 A desert road opening shot with the film's logo.

>>1508 I forgot to mention this, but that's actually the placeholder logo. This is done in CinemaCon all the time, so don't be surprised when the logo looks different in upcoming promotional material.

>>1512 I was going to comment that it looked too… lacking. But then what was the point of that image? The rest is just a photo of some regular landscape, it yields no information.

Okay, so we got some sales info for the IDW comic. http://www.tssznews.com/2018/05/07/first-4-sonic-idw-issues-sell-a-combined-total-of-63050-copies/ >Sonic ended up being IDW’s highest selling comics for the month First two columns are rankings in terms of units sold and in terms of money made. Last number is absolute number of sales. 111 85 Sonic The Hedgehog 1 $3.99 04/04/18 IDW 21,362 144 130 Sonic The Hedgehog 2 $3.99 04/11/18 IDW 14,684 148 134 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 $3.99 04/18/18 IDW 13,779 152 140 Sonic The Hedgehog 4 $3.99 04/25/18 IDW 13,225 That's over 63k sales combined. Well, shit.

>>1841 Compared to what Archie was doing towards the end, that's pretty good. Good on Ian & co.

>>1842 It's definitely a good start, but we'll see if it will be able to keep those numbers over time.

>>1845 The next few months should be a good indicator probably.

>>1846 >tfw slow 1 month release cycle again This is not Sonic.

>>1847 It's okay. IDW will probably make another Sonic book at some point and we'll get two books a month like we used to.

>>1849 I seriously hope we get an IDW Sonic Universe soon. That was one of the best parts of the Archie era.

>>1853 That would be awesome, but it won't happen any time soon, both because the book needs to get estabilished and it needs more characters first. I hate how everything seems to take so long in comics, with only 12 books coming out a year normally. And then when things start to get interesting everything falls apart and the comic gets cancelled/rebooted.

Apparently, the new Sonic movie working title is "Casino Night". Huh. Is this going to be for kids? I have no idea what they are planning. https://www.productionweekly.com/production-weekly-issue-1092-thursday-may-10-2018-152-listings-34-pages/

More importantly though, the Sonic Twitter posted a new piece of Sonic Channel style artwork for Mother's day. Cute.

>>1871 That could just be a working name.

SegaSammy has just released their financial results and forecasts for Fiscal Year 2018. First off, pachinko and pachislot games are still going to be a thing. Sega already has plenty of outcome from them, so they're not going to disappear anytime soon. Sega's resorts and casinos are also doing well. Secondly, as for the video game and arcade market. it's performing strongly, as well, garnering more buyers across all regions with all platforms. Sega's Road to 2020 strategy, including the improvement of development efficiency with more personnel attached to each title and machine with more production time given, has really paid off, expanding their video game sales for 3 consecutive years. As for Sega's series themselves, Persona 5 has sold 2.2 million units around the world. The Sonic series is still performing strongly with games like Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces, and is currently preparing new titles, such as Sonic Mania Plus, the new Sonic Racing game, and maybe even more. Yakuza Online, a free-to-play online title set after Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, is coming out in 2018 for PC and smartphones. Yakuza is also getting a crossover with Fist of the North Star. Sega's Yakuza studio also has a new, unannounced IP in the works. Sega's IP revival has started, as well, with a new Sakura Wars game after 14 years, and the Shenmue I & II HD remasters. https://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/ir/library/pdf/settlement/2018/20180514_siryo_e_final.pdf https://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/ir/library/pdf/settlement/2018/20180514_rt2020_e_final.pdf

>>1877 Are they going to release the quarterly presentation too? I was wanting to see if we could find sales numbers for Forces/Mania and the yearly one is too general and doesn't go into that kind of detail.

New Eggman shoes announced in sonic stream

>>1927 Fucking nice.

>>1928 IKR

Have a bunch of new covers. Very cute hedgehogs. Sonic's smile in the Peppers cover looks like the smile people make in dental products ads, it just looks too perfect, if that makes sense, lol. >>1927 Like, I think it's pretty neat what they're trying to do with the shoe line, but I really wish they could come up with better designs, man.

>>1935 The 2nd cover looks like Eggman's gonna fall on him. I like the covers, tho,

>>1938 maybe eggman was wondering what Sonic smells like haha

Have the clean art of Rafa's IDW Sonic cover. Also have a car that's gonna be used to promote Sonic Dash which is pretty cool. Would you drive it? >Implying you drive >>1927 >>1453 >>1367 Apparently these cost $130 a pair. Not sure if that's a lot for shoes in the US or not.

New Sonic channel wallpaper!

>>1938 >>1957 Like it

I'm rather surprised that we have gotten pretty much nothing at all about Sonic in the licensing expo.

>>1957 >>1340

Sega and Paramount Pictures are considering Paul Rudd (Ant-Man) for a leading role in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Paul, if chosen, will be playing Tom, a cop who befriends Sonic and will likely team up with him to take down the evil Robotnik. The film is being produced with a $90 million budget and starts filming this summer in Vancouver. http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/05/exclusive-paul-rudd-being-eyed-for-sonic-the-hedgehog-film/

>>2005 This is gonna be awful isn't it?

>>2009 Most likely, although would you prefer it to be mediocre and bland or laughably bad. we all know it's going to be either one

THE BRAND NEW SONIC RACING GAME HAS JUST BEEN LEAKED Team Sonic Racing has just been leaked at Walmart's North American sites, and is coming out on all consoles later this year for $40. The description and features are as follows: >Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing as you face-off with friends in intense multiplayer racing. Race together and work together as a team by sharing power-ups and speed boosts. Take control of your racing style – Choose from 3 distinct character types and unlock game changing vehicle customization options to suit your racing style. Speed up. Gear Up Team Racing at Sonic Speed! >Online Multiplayer & Local Co-Op Modes >12 players per race, 4 player split-screen, and various offline/online race modes including Grand Prix Mode, Exhibition Mode, Time-Trial and Team Adventure Mode. >Team Racing >Race as a team, win as a team. Use various team moves to assist your teammates, knock out opponents and unleash your Team Ultimate. >Performance & Skin Customization >Alter the appearance and handling of your vehicle. >Wisps >14 spectacular offensive and defensive items to help overcome rival teams and get ahead! >Adventure Mode >Unique story experience where players are introduced to basic game features and characters. >Various Characters and Classes >15 playable characters from across the Sonic Universe and 3 distinct character types including Speed, Technique, and Power classes. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Team-Sonic-Racing-Sega-Nintendo-Switch-010086770070/481595318

>>2019 New screenshots

>>2019 Damn, that new render of Sonic is gorgeous. >Wisps If I wasn't at work I'd fill the thread with reaction images.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZMkv8_w1yI

Sega and Paramount Pictures have chosen cinematographer Stephen Windon (Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, Star Trek: Beyond) for the Sonic the Hedgehog film. https://omegaunderground.com/2018/05/29/sonic-movie-lands-star-trek-beyond-and-fate-of-the-furious-cinematographer-paul-rudd-in-talks/

>>2019 >>2020 >>2022 >>2023 Looks pretty cool, though I'm not super hyped for it yet.

Paramount Pictures has stated that Paul Rudd is no longer being considered for the role of Tom. More on this coming soon. http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/05/exclusive-paul-rudd-being-eyed-for-sonic-the-hedgehog-film/

>>2021 >the role of Tom Please discard the role altogether.

Paul Rudd is out and Jason Segel (Forgetting Sarah Marshall; I Love You, Man; Get Him to the Greek; The Muppets; The Five-Year Engagement; The End of the Tour), Jack Black (School of Rock; King Kong; Be Kind Rewind; Tropic Thunder; Bernie; Goosebumps; Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle; Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot), Owen Wilson (Bottle Rocket, The Minus Man, Shanghai Noon, Zoolander, Shangai Knights, Starsky & Hutch, Wedding Crashers, The Darjeeling Limited, Marley & Me, Midnight in Paris, Wonder), and Ed Helms (The Hangover, Cedar Rapids, Chappaquiddick) are running in for the leading role of Tom, a sarcastic highway cop who befriends the hyperactive, off-the-walls Sonic the Hedgehog and may team up with him to defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik. http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/05/exclusive-brand-new-details-regarding-sonic-the-hedgehog-film/

Team Sonic Racing will be playable at E3 2018 and comes out this winter.

>>2023 I'm really annoyed that the trailer had no gameplay to show at all. Makes it seem like they aren't confident in the game. Trailer animation is really bad too, but that might just be my inherent dislike of the Modern models

>>2035 Are there any models you do like?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKZ-18wQI0I >>2036

>>2037 Are there any official models you like?

>>2038 SADX's models

>>2043 You can't be serious.

>>2023 >>2022 That was so god damn shooort! >>2035 >Trailer animation is really bad too There was barely any animation but it wasn't that bad. >that might just be my inherent dislike of the Modern models

>>1302 >>2023 >>Team Sonic Racing is being developed by Sumo Digital The leaks were completely true after all. Huh. >Though, Aaron came forward to say that's not the case. What a fag. >>2020 I just realized, this is going to be another asset reuse fest isn't it?

James Marsden (X-Men, X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand, Hairspray, Enchanted, Robot & Frank, 2 Guns, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Welcome to Me) is starring in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. https://variety.com/2018/film/news/james-marsden-sonic-the-hedgehog-movie-1202825952/

What was originally only purchasable at a Game Stop is now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sonic-Classic-1991-Ultimate-Figure/dp/B07BBLBYDQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527801449&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=classic+sonic+figure&dpPl=1&dpID=414Cakjz25L&ref=plSrch

Now available at your local target, Walmart, or online for 19 - 23 USD plus shipping

>>2059 Did they actually come through with the god damn toaster or did they just do that manually to fuck with people?

>>2060 I doubt they'd mess w/ us like that, but there's always a chance that it will be a cancelled product. BTW near the end of the stream they just put it up to the screen saying nothing

>>2061 I'm starting to feel a bit of contempt for them. There's a lot of stuff fans want and they fuck around with sanic and toasters? Seriously?

>>2062 Yeah, IKR. why can't they make the most important thing first, a Big the Cat Body Pillow

>>2066 Come now anon, you can't tell me you wouldn't like to hug Big the Cat.

In this recent update they have added Seasons- a new ranking system that can only be entered if you are at tier 4/have 1,000 or more trophies 3 new tiers- these tiers do not add any new tracks, but they are for hardcore competitors of the season Tracks edited- these edits are to get rid of any unfair advantages Slam!- you are now able to slam on rakld Menu edit- pics related

>>2084 *Rails

New information on Team Sonic Racing will be covered in this week's Famitsu issue on June 7. From this preview, Rouge the Bat and E-123 Omega have been confirmed as playable characters, while the Black, Blue, and Crimson Wisps have been confirmed as powerups. For racers we have so far, there's: >Sonic >Tails >Knuckles >Shadow >Rouge >Omega >Egg Pawn That leaves 8 unrevealed characters.

>>2091 So we got Team Dark and Team Sonic. If we're following the standard Heroes team formula, then the rest should be Team Rose (Amy, Cream, Big) and Team Chaotix (Espio, Vector, Charmy) with likely Metal Sonic and Eggman joining the Eggpawn as Team Eggman. That does leave out Silver and Blaze, so that would be unfortunate unless they replace someone on Team Rose or Team Chaotix gets dropped.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMT3_32oRLY New information and gameplay footage for Team Sonic Racing have just come out. A Kotaku UK article states that the game has you race with the team of the character you pick. Items can be requested by any teammates who have fallen behind and transferred to the first fallen-behind teammate who accepts it. You can perform Team Ultimates, powerful speed boosts, by slipstreaming (trailing behind a teammate for a certain amount of time), passing items to your teammates, or using your items to hit other racers. The E3 build, sent to a small group of journalists, features Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Rouge, and Omega as playable characters, while blue and orange Egg Pawns take up the remaining racers as CPUs. The gameplay footage features Orange and Red Wisps in addition to the already-confirmed Black, Blue, and Crimson Wisps, as well as brand-new voice clips recorded, a first for Sumo Digital's racing games. http://archive.is/aAqbz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtwYEGZt3lQ Here's a developer interview.

A Hollywood Reporter article has revealed that Amy and Eggman are playable in Team Sonic Racing. This makes the four teams in the base game Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, and "Team Egg" (Eggman, Blue Egg Pawn, and Orange Egg Pawn) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/sonic-hedgehog-returns-new-racing-game-1117154

Also, Tails' car is called the Tailgator.

>>2096 wat

https://www.footlocker.co.uk/en/p/puma-x-sega-rs-0-men-shoes-64552?v=314213470504 https://www.footlocker.co.uk/en/p/puma-x-sega-rs-0-men-shoes-64552?v=314213471304

>>2094 Keynotes: >Sonic racing game made Sonic-only as there hasn't been one in a long time >lots of fanservice in music, Team Ultimates (Tails' plays Believe in Myself from Adventure) and etc. >no cross-platform play >Sumo's All-Stars engine being used again >Iizuka looking at cooperative multiplayer games like Splatoon and Overwatch to understand how they design around teamwork and incorporate into Team Racing >other course and character reveals in the future >story explains why everyone's in cars

>>2098 Hey, those models are different from what we were shown before. I-is that a Shadow shoe?

>>2100 It's an alternative material and color palette for the Eggman shoe.

>>2093 Why the fuck would you post something from that user. God damn I'm pretty sure I got eye cancer from the suggestions. Other than that, this looks like a clusterfuck. I swear I get Rise of Lyric vibes from the chat and some of the graphics.

Is Omega driving himself?

The Famitsu article on Team Sonic Racing has been released. While it hasn't been translated yet, we can see the new renders more closely.

Jun Senoue is the main composer for Team Sonic Racing.

>>2105 Great news. Jun is the fucking best

A new interview between Iizuka and Gameblog has just come out. >In Team Sonic Racing, why did you decide to remove all the other characters from Sega (from licenses like Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Shenmue, Super Monkey Ball, etc.) and focus on the characters of the Sonic universe? <Team Sonic Racing is a brand new racing game taking place in the world of Sonic. This is not a continuation of previous All-Stars games. Our plan from the beginning was therefore to focus on the characters in the Sonic universe. >Do you not think the previous All-Stars Racing offered a satisfying balance between Sonic characters (there were 7 in All-Stars Racing Transformed) and Sega characters? <Yes, in fact, I have never asked that so many characters from the Sonic universe be integrated into Sega All-Stars Racing. Personally, I would have preferred that there were a greater variety of Sega characters in these games. >Will there be guest characters from other Sega or outside licenses? <There is currently no plan for adding additional characters. >In All-Stars Racing Transformed, you could fly planes and boats, the circuits were transformed and were rather spectacular. The Team Sonic Racing demo that I tried only offered a circuit, itself quite classic, featuring only "normal" cars. Why did you decide to go back to more classic races? <The interest of an All-Stars Racing game is much wider, similar to that of a party game. We wanted to offer a variety of characters and gameplay so that there is something for all players. Team Sonic Racing, on the other hand, is more focused on the driving technique and the elements related to the competition. >How did the idea of ​​using a team system of three characters come to you? <The objective in racing games has always been to finish first in the race, which has the effect of making stoic games. Being Number 1 is ecstatic, but all the other participants in the race are disappointed with their result. The winner did not really have anyone to share the joy of victory. We wanted to change this style of gameplay and create a racing game in which you can share this joy with others. This led to the integration of the teams. >How can a human player cooperate with characters controlled by artificial intelligence? <Your artificial intelligence-led partners offer you their items and communicate with you during the races. Even if you're the only human player playing, we want your artificial intelligence-led partners to interact with you in a way that makes you feel part of a team. >I was told that there were certain elements scripted in the single-player. Can you tell us more about this? <Even though we did not create an epic adventure, we created the Team Adventure mode that tells a story as you go along. So you have a motivation to continue until the end, even if you play alone. All characters in the game will be introduced to you in Team Adventure mode, making it a good starting point. >On Switch, will the local multiplayer game allow twelve players to play in the same room (with 12 consoles or less in the case of split screen games)? <We are still under development. So I can not go into too much detail about the final configurations. >What are the resolutions and framerates on the different machines? <We are still under development. So I can not go into too much detail about the final configurations. But we are working to get the best resolution and framerate possible on all machines. >Since this is a racing game with only Sonic game characters, can we deduce that the license "All-Stars" is dead? <No. As I said before, this game is not connected to the All-Stars games. This is a brand new Sonic racing game. >How has the success of Sonic Mania impacted Sega and Sonic Team's strategy for future Sonic games? <We are very grateful that hardcore fans have really welcomed Sonic Mania, and that new and young players have been introduced to Sonic via Sonic Mania. As such, it is a very good game for the Sonic brand. Sonic Mania Plus will be released next month and we hope that more people will discover the classic Sonic experience and that it will make them want to be interested in Sonic Forces, Team Sonic Racing and other great games we have and cannot wait to show to everyone in the future. http://www.gameblog.fr/dossier_1145_team-sonic-racing-le-patron-de-la-sonic-team-repond-a-nos-qu https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=fr&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://www.gameblog.fr/dossier_1145_team-sonic-racing-le-patron-de-la-sonic-team-repond-a-nos-qu&xid=17259,15700022,15700124,15700149,15700168,15700173,15700186,15700191,15700201&usg=ALkJrhji_aYKRJAWh8B6PqLiHy2pcfscfA

>>2105 Good. I'm so tired of Ohtani.

>>2105 Hope he does a good job and composes some new tunes. The series needs some new rock tunes at this point. >>2112 Will read when I get home. Also we need a new bread.

>>2130 Should I make the new thread?

>>2130 Why? What's the bump limit here?

>>2137 Maybe let news anon do it. >>2139 300 if I remember correctly.

>>2141 I wouldn't worry. /fast/ doesn't really have enough activity for this thread to actually go down the pages any more.

>>2130 am very excited for what Jun has for us. as long as he's working with a guitar, i can dig his tracks