Sega Revealed their E3 lineup today. The press release contained the first information on the next generation of Sonic games, “Sonic Battle” and “Sonic Heroes”. In addition to this, “Sonic Adventure DX” and “Sonic Pinball Party” will be there as well. The press release revealed that there will be new content in Sonic Adventure DX.
Source: *Planet Gamecube*Official press release is as follows
“Sonic Heroes” (PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox): SEGA’s legendary mascot Sonic The Hedgehog makes his historic PlayStation 2 and Xbox debut! In “Sonic Heroes,” Sonic embarks on his biggest adventure ever, with his trademark blazing speed and a new gameplay twist. Sonic and his friends have evolved, adopting a configuration feature that allows gamers to control three playable characters simultaneously, using Sonic’s speed, Knuckles’ power, and Tails’ ability to fly, to conquer massive worlds. This team-based gameplay marks the next evolution in Sonic’s gaming career, taking platform gaming to a completely new level. Using the three formations and the powerful moves that each team member has, Sonic and his friends combine forces to battle the ultimate evil.
“Sonic Battle” (Game Boy Advance): “Sonic Battle” brings furious combat action to the Game Boy Advance, as Sonic and his friends set out to determine which one of them is really the best fighter! Choose from eight characters such as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Choose the arena, set the rules, customize your special attacks, and then engage in non-stop battles. Up to four friends can link their systems together using the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable for team battles, and then combine special attacks into devastating combos! If you prefer to battle solo, work through the Story Mode to develop your own AI fighting partner. Either way, “Sonic Battle” is the ultimate showdown between Sonic and his friends.
Sonic Adventure DX Director’s Cut” (Nintendo GameCube): Sonic The Hedgehog returns in one of his most popular blockbusters in a special “Director’s Cut” edition for the Nintendo GameCube! The original “Sonic Adventure” returns with enhanced graphics and more than five hours of new gameplay for the Nintendo GameCube. “Sonic Adventure DX Director’s Cut” includes an all-new Mission Mode featuring more than 50 missions for gamers to discover. Sonic fans will be able to explore new hidden areas throughout the game – adding a whole new twist to the original.
“Sonic Pinball Party” (Game Boy Advance): It’s time to get the party started right with “Sonic Pinball Party” for the Game Boy Advance. Sonic The Hedgehog returns to the Game Boy Advance, with the ultimate handheld pinball experience, delivering fresh pinball boards filled with SONICTEAM characters and a huge assortment of multiplayer party games. With SONICTEAM characters from “Sonic The Hedgehog,” “Samba de Amigo” and “Nights,” “Sonic Pinball Party” challenges players to shoot, tilt, and flip their way through a slew of pinball boards, lightning fast mini-games and party games that promise to give gamers the pinball fix they’ve been craving!