The PlayStation 2 versions of Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution and Sonic Heroes have been released to the European Sony Entertainment Network (previously known as the PlayStation Network) for download on the PlayStation 3. Both are 9.99 EUR and are featured under the “PlayStation 2 Classics” section of the store.
Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution is strongly considered one of the best fighting games of all time, whereas the PlayStation 2 port of Sonic Heroes is considered the worst version of the game. It is unknown when or if these will be released to other regions on the PlayStation 3’s online store, but more releases from SEGA’s catalog of PlayStation 2 games should be expected.
A member of the Sonic Retro forums found that several Sonic 4 Episode II screenshots leaked on the Xbox Live Marketplace. These screenshots depict what appears to be cooperative gameplay with Sonic and Tails. Two of the zones are reminiscent of Sonic 2’s Aquatic Ruin – along with Sonic 3‘s Marble Garden motives – and Oil Ocean. The other two are a carnival and a ice/water themed level. Sonic 2’s special stage also makes a return. In some of the screenshots what appears to be Little Planet from Sonic CD can also be seen, which confirms that the story of Episode II will be linked to CD’s plot.
Additionally, the Xbox Live Marketplace revealed that the title will support local and online co-operative gameplay, something the franchise has lacked this entire console generation. All of this information has been pulled from the Xbox Live Marketplace since. It was previously confirmed by SEGA PR Ken Balough that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II will feature a new physics engine.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II has been revealed over a year after the original episode’s release. This upcoming downloadable sequel will be designed with similar methods to the 2D Genesis/Mega Drive games instead of the more modern 2D handheld Sonic games on the Nintendo DS or Sony PlayStation Portable.
Detailed with the reveal of the title is that Metal Sonic and Sonic’s sidekick Tails will both be included in the game. Along with this SEGA has stressed that the gameplay and graphics engine are improved greatly over the original episode, something a large majority of the fans were very vocal on being disappointed with on Sonic the Hedghehog 4: Episode I.
Another major announcement is that it will be arriving sometime in 2012 to the Xbox Live Arcade service on Xbox 360, PlayStation Network on PlayStation 3, iOS, Android and other various mobile platforms. It is notable that this will not have a WiiWare release on the Wii console, although other platforms are likely, nothing is being discussed at this time.
After the break is the teaser trailer that was released exclusively through GameSpot.
Date Released: November 1, 2011 Date Reviewed: November 13, 2011 Genre: 2D and 3D Action Platformer Players: 1 Player Only Length: 4-8 hours for main story, 15+ for extra content Replayability: High
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Introduction
Sonic Generations is the latest major release in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. Developed not just for the 20th anniversary of the character, but also in hopes of bridging the numerous amounts of gaps between the differences of the fandom’s preferences in a continuously changing series. It combines gameplay elements and music from all 20 years of the franchise’s history, successfully creating a game that appeals to fans old and new, while also becoming the most accessible and enjoyable new Sonic game this entire console generation.
The latest game in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has been released today in North America for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The PC digital download-only release will be launched on the 4th, which also happens to be the same day the game is released in PAL regions. The Nintendo 3DS version, which is a largely a different experience has been delayed until later in the month.
Designed as a way to bridge new and old concepts and fans together, the title has been received well so far potentially becoming the highest reviewed new Sonic game since 2001’s Sonic Adventure 2 on the Dreamcast.
A new demo for Sonic Generations, the next major title in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise was announced and will be released tomorrow (October 18th) on the Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox 360 in all regions and only in Europe on the PlayStation Network. The North American demo for the PlayStation 3 will be released the following Tuesday (October 25th).
The download will focus on the Green Hill Zone level and will feature 3DTV video options like the previous demo which was released on June 23rd; The 20th anniversary of the first title in the series. Unlike the original download however, this will not have a time limit that makes the demo unplayable after a certain amount of days have passed and will let the players choose to play as the Classic or Modern styles of gameplay and levels.
It is unknown if there will be a demo for the recently revealed PC version released at this time.
The full retail release of Sonic Generations will be available November 1st in North America and November 4th in PAL televisions regions.
SEGA had the largest lineup or show floor of any publisher at Tokyo Game Show 2011. As such, they have received the most amount of people view their titles and had the longest press and fan events. They also had an extensive library of games by Electronic Arts that they demonstrated as they will be distributing a large amount of their games in Japan in the upcoming years.
We have collected info from hundreds of previews, interviews and presentations then summed it all up in a simple read after the break.
Although SEGA was notably absent from GamesCom 2010 (with the exception of Virtua Tennis 4), their showing at the German event this year was very strong. Mostly focusing on home console releases, not much new info was revealed overall, but each product featured was a better representation of how the finished game will turn out. As such, each title represented had a more positive reception overall when compared to E3 2011.
We have collected info from hundreds of previews, interviews and presentations then summed it all up in a simple read after the break.
SEGA announced today the release of the demo for Sonic Generations, the latest entry in their long-running Sonic the Hedgehog series for June 23rd. This demo will showcase one stage from the newly revamped Green Hill Zone seen in previews of the game, but will only feature the ‘classic’ Sonic style of gameplay. The release of this demo also coincides with Sonic the Hedgehog’s 20th Anniversary, which will surely be a day of great joy for many fans of the series. Additionally, it was revealed that the demo will only be playable for a limited time between June 23rd and July 12th, after which the trial will expire and the demo will be made unavailable for download.
I made this video back in 2007 or so, when I was first learning how to use video editing tools, and that is a little more than obvious. However, I feel my passion for the company and their games is very apparent and overrides most major complaints I have with it. I put a lot of love into this for no real reason other than a thank you to the thousands – Perhaps millions of great games SEGA has made that so much of us all over the world have loved through the years.
The song is “Don’t Stop Me Now” by the band Queen. After the jump is the list of games included in the video, along with the format they were recorded on in their correct order.
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