Due to increasing schedule conflicts, the fact that I'm focusing on other content like the SA2 page, and increasing SA2 news, I've put in moderation features on the news pahge earlier than I planned to. So now you can post all the news you want, even wild rumors and just links to information on the net. Articles only show up once they've been edited. Note to staff: this includes articles you post too, so be sure to edit them.
The insane depth of SA2 keeps getting more impressive. This is sort of a spoiler, so if you want to know about them, read the full news item.
While this isn't news in the strictest sense, I thought this might be of interest to fans.
Clicking here, you can check out a history of Sonic the Hedgehog preapred by Gamespot. It may be of interest to fans, so check it out.
IGNPocket brings us some new Sonic Advance movies. Check them out by clicking here.
Sonic fans, now hear this:
Q: What could possibly be better than a brand new copy of Sonic Adventure 2 for Dreamcast?
A: A copy of the game signed by legendary designer Yuji Naka, the man responsible for the creation of all things Sonic.
Yuji Naka will be at Software Etc. in San Jose form 11AM on June 30 to sign copies of the recently shipped game. The first 100 people at the store will receive a free gift, and Sega personnel will be on hand to help everyone celebrate Sonic's 10th Anniversary by serving up slices of a big Sonic Birthday cake at noon.
The Store Address is as follows:
Software Etc.
3600 A-Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117
Hello, hello... I thought you might be interested. :)
Source: FGN Online
Today is officially Sonic the Hedgehog's 10th birthday. Be sure to give all your Sonic toys a great big hug and wish him Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday everyone's favorite hedgehog! You rule!
Now would you look at this...
IGNDC has reported the existance of a soccer team called F.C. Sonic in the arcade version of Virtua Striker 3. You can get more details and screens by clicking here.
Some VERY good news to pass along from GameSpot:
Sega of America has announced that it will release the new maps from the Dreamcast version of Quake III: Arena to PC players. The so-called Dreamcast Map Pack includes a collection of 23 maps from the Dreamcast version of the game, and it can be downloaded from Sega of America's official Web site. The pack also includes slightly altered versions of existing maps.
Additionally, the Dreamcast Map Pack will allow PC players to play in the new maps against Dreamcast players. The only criteria are that PC players must have a 1.16n or lower version of Quake III: Arena available and use the GameSpy 3D or PingTool utilities to browse the Sega Dreamcast servers.
Quake Arena players will certainly be pleased...
Source: GameSpot
From SegaWeb...
Sony will be publishing Sega's first seven PlayStation 2 titles in Europe, the two companies announced jointly today. Sega will turn over the publishing, advertising, and distribution reigns over to Sony in the territory, who will distribute the titles in five languages. The titles include the previously announced Virtua Fighter 4, K-Project, and Space Channel 5 games; the four new games are Ecco the Dolphin, F-355, Head Hunter, and a second Space Channel 5 title.
At least two of the seven titles will be released this year, though which ones were not specified. It is unknown if the confirmation of Head Hunter coming to the PS2 will impact the Dreamcast version of the title.
The partnership was made for a number of reasons, not the least of which being logistics. "Since we do not have our own marketing network in Europe, we decided to have SCE to handle distribution of our games for PlayStation 2," a Sega spokesman said. While Sega will continue to distribute their own Dreamcast titles in Europe, the additional titles will not put a strain on the company, which is currently undergoing a major reorganization. Whether the partnership will be renewed after these seven games are released was not addressed.
This is the third major partnership between Sega and Sony this year. In February they announced plans to co-develop a network of arcades using Sony's PS2-based arcade technology, and earlier this month announced plans to create cross-platform online titles for consoles and PC. The latest announcement was made after the stock market had closed in Tokyo, though Sega's share price rose nearly 2 percent prior the announcement, following weeks of declines.
For those keeping track, Sega has also announced a Sakura Wars title, two 'Let's Make a Sports Team' games, an online horse derby title, Guru Guru Onsen 2, and two Sega Sports games (NBA and NFL) for the PS2, bringing the total number of announced Sega games coming to PS2 up to 14.
Source: SegaWeb
IGNDC has released new SA2 media. Check it out by clicking here, and prepare to see the word 'grind' a lot.
