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Game news site 'GamesAreFun.com' has reported that (allegedly) Play magazine has an article revealing a 'Sonic Collection 2'. The game is reported to include Sonic CD and Sonic the Fighters among others, and be GameCube exclusive - though the article is hardly 100% certain, and the facts have not been verified.

It does make sense considering the registration of the name 'Sonic Gems Collection' and the upcoming E3 show, as well as the reported development of a GameCube exclusive Sonic title. Again, note that the news is not yet confirmed.

Source: GamesAreFun.com

A second trailer has been released for the upcoming Shadow the Hedgehog game, which can be downloaded here in both .mov and .wmv formats (under the link labled 'Trailer' as opposed to 'Legacy Trailer').

The video shows some more footage of Shadow using guns and chaos-type attacks, as well weilding some sort of sword that has previoulsy been seen being used by some enemy characters, and a bazooka.

**NOTE: At the request of Sega, Gametrailers.com have removed the second Shadow trailor and have asked Sonic fan sites to do the same. While we can't link you to a trailer, you can find it for yourself on plenty of internet sources ;)
-Mukluk

Sonic Team's Sonic Advance 3 website has been updated. It now has information on the first four zones, and Sonic's tag combinations with the other characters.

Source: Sonic Team

A demo simply titled "Sonic E3 Demo" is being shown at the E3 trade show for the Nintendo DS. It isn't an actual game, but it shows Sega's interest in the new handheld. No images of the demo have appeared as yet.

Source: IGN.com

TV series Sonic Underground is to be released over 10 DVDs, each with four episodes each on them. Volumes 1 and 2 are going to be released on the 31st of May.

Source: Play.com, Amazon.co.uk

Sonic Team has finally gotten around to posting some information on Sonic Advance 3. The site has several new screens and information on the 'ultimate fighting robot'. Sega.co.jp's put up a Sonic Advance 3 page too. There doesn't seem to be any new screens there, but there is a better picture of the character art.

Source: Sonic Team.com

Sega.co.jp has released a new demo for the PC version of Sonic Adventure DX Director's Cut.

This demo features one level for each character - Amy in Twinkle Park, Big in Emerald Coast and Gamma in Windy Valley, along with Sonic, Tails and Knuckles' levels from the previously released demo (being Sonic in Emerald Coast, Tails in Windy Valley and Knuckles in Red Mountain).

The demo is about 110 Megs, click on the link called "sadx_trial_a.exe" to download it. The previously released demo (featuring only Sonic, Tails and Knuckles) is under "sadx_trial_b.exe". Bare in mind the demo is in Japanese.

Source: Sega.co.jp

According to THQ UK, Sonic Battle will be released on the 27th February '04.

On a fairly unrelated note, it appears that Sonic the Hedgehog the Movie (the Sonic Anime) will be re-released on DVD on the 15th December '03 (According to Amazon.co.uk, Play.com et al).

Source: THQ UK (Sonic Battle), Various online retailers (Sonic the Movie)

Sonicteam has posted an updated Sonic Battle website.

It seems that Emerl (the new robot character) is related to the plot, and is capable of earning the other character's attacks through experience points.

The website also features information on Sonic's moves. It seems that the ring-toss from the ill-fated Sonic Xtreme has made an appearance.

There are also some icons and wallpapers to download.

Source: Sonicteam.com

Sonicteam has posted some information regarding the PC release of Sonic Adventure DX Director's Cut. The page mentions that the game can be run in 640×480 or 1280×1024 resolutions, and will consist of 2 CDs. The (Japanese) release date has been set at the 18th December 2003, the same day as Sonic Heroes.

Sonicteam has also released the specifications for the game (translation here).

Source: Sonicteam