Okay, I finally found the address for Disney. Disney now holds the rights to AoStH so they probably own the right for SatAM as well. Write KIND letters to Disney requesting SatAM to return to the air. Remember, be nice or they won't read it.
Buena Vista,
500 S. Buena Vista Street,
Burbank, California 91521-7690
Stay cool!
I didnt seem to have caught this before - but it seems that longtime Sonic artist Steven Butler will be leaving the book. Found on KP's messageboard:
Right now, things have gone into overdrive, as Steven Butler has let it be known that the KNUCKLES story in SONIC #91 will be his last, resulting in Justin and I trying to figure out what's what. There's quite a bit of stuff going on behind the scenes and I should have some news to report later this week, most likely for the first time at my online chat this coming Wednesday.
Steven Butler - for those who don't know, started his run on the book on the Naugus Trilogy, the end of the "Mobius World Tour" saga. An excellent artist, his talents will be missed to Sonic.
I suppose I should explain why I've been gone for two weeks...basically, I took some time off to enjoy what's left of my Summer, and that didn't go so well. So, I used up what was left of the time to focus on my own site. That said, you're probably wondering where the new RA News is. I can tell you it's coming September 10th, when we're right in the middle of the Sonic Amateur Games Expo.
But, for now, here's all the Sonic and Sega news that's happening now.
I was recently in a Canadian Tire store that carried Sonic Underground stickers as well as Sonic Adventure stickers, roughly costing $1. So keep your eyes peeled!
Now, for over here.....
The Sega All-Stars games are now in effect. They are Sega Bass Fishing, NBA2K, NFL2K and, of course, Sonic Adventure. You can get either of these four for just $20 now.
Credit: TSF Newsboard
Looks like European gamers are in for a pleasant surprise....
Could European Dreamcasters be set to get cheaper games too? It would appear a program similar to Sega of America's "Sega All Stars" is currently in the works for our friends across the pond. Rather than shelling out big bucks (big pounds?) for games like Sonic Adventure and Sega Bass Fishing, European gamers may soon find their costs cut in half for Sega's modern classics. Expect more on this story as it develops.
Credit: SegaWeb News Bytes
Gamers will be able to play upcoming Dreamcast games! But you'll have to go to London to do it. This comes from SegaWeb....
Every time a big video game show rolls around, gamers get psyched about the impending news blitz and, at the same time, pissed off because schmucks like me and the other folks at SegaWeb get to wander around playing all the cool games long before anyone else. The inevitable complaints about the stupidity of shows like ECTS and E3 being closed to the public run rampant. Sega feels your pain, people, and they're doing something about it.
This year at ECTS, Sega will be giving gamers the chance to sample its upcoming library of Dreamcast goodness. The playtest will be held at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square, London, and from 6:00pm - 8:30pm on September 3, the doors will be opened to Sega fans everywhere. While no mention of specific titles has been made yet, you can bet some very cool stuff will be on display and playable. Hey! It's just like a gaming version of that room in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Only without Oompa Loompas.
Sound good? We don't know what Sega has up its sleeve, but one has to wonder if this is purely an altruistic venture. Giving fans a sneak peek is certainly a way to generate some interest in upcoming titles, and good word-of-mouth advertising is always helpful. Or maybe the company just wants to say thanks to its loyal supporters. Maybe if you American Dreamcasters are good children for the rest of the year and make sure to wash behind your ears and clean up your rooms, Sega will do something similar at next year's E3.
Some interesting news for y'all....
Credit: SegaWeb News
Some new info on a Dreamcast peripheral....
The new Dreamcast camera is on the way! I'm scared. Note toself: Catch up on beauty sleep ASAP. The Dreameye may sound like a cheesy 1950's horror flick ("It came from outer space to... err... look at things strangely! And... other stuff! Bad stuff!"), but any savvy gamer knows it just might be the coolest thing since Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon took over Marvel's "The Punisher" (okay, so that's cool to me anyway). It's the Dreamcast peripheral that will eventually allow obscene gestures to be shared among fragging multiplayers and your face to be scanned onto your favorite video game hero's head. And it's coming our way.
Well, technically it's heading to Japan first, as with nearly all peripherals and most games. After numerous delays, Dreameye is scheduled to finally hit store shelves September 14. The complete Dreameye package is expected to contain the camera itself, a new version of the microphone peripheral, and other goodies like special software that allows real-time chat, sending pictures taken with the camera via e-mail, and other cool stuff.
So when can Europe and the United States expect to see the Dreameye? We can't tell you. No dates have been hinted at, and the peripheral has yet to be officially announced for release anywhere outside of Japan. It's a safe bet to say we'll see it eventually, however, as its potential uses could mean a new level of interactivity for console games, and we know Sega is all about pushing the envelope when it comes to the Dreamcast. Keep your eyes on SegaWeb for any and all new developments.
Credit: SegaWeb News
Some news for you on-line Dreamcast Freaks....
In an attempt to drum up some more business for the Dreamcast hardware, Sega is planning to release an Internet Starter Kit for the console in order to draw attention to its online capabilities. Targeting older users and housewives who aren't necessarily gamers, but who are looking for a cheap way to get online. The kit will include the DC keyboard and recently-released mouse (both in that snazzy see-through "skeleton" design), a mouse pad, Internet software, and the Japanese equivalent of the "Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Online and Finding Porn." Or something like that anyway.
Credit: SegaWeb News Bytes
This just in! There are several new Sonic mini games for cellular mobile phones. They include Sonic Logic, Sonic J. and many more! Go to Tyro's news page for more information including screenshots.