Is anyone else here left a little cold by the fact that Sonic Gems Collection isn't being released on the PS2 here in North America? I'd really like to have these games immortalized (at least for a little while) once I get my PS3, and I don't see why cutting out the PS2 version is necessary.
Not particularly, seeing as I have all three current generation consoles, and a DC. I do feel for those stuck with one or the other when these things happen.
A letter writing campaign would probably be the most influential way to go. Most would reccommend online petitions because they hardly require any commitment AT ALL (no stamps to stick, no envelopes to lick), but except for maybe one or two instances (Buzz Bunny, Viz comics) they aren't taken very seriously.
Email would be best. Just a massive flood of emails asking Sega to please reconsider releasing the game on PS2 here in North America. They seem convinced that it won't sell many copies due to past sales of the other compilation on the system, but if we were to show that quite a huge number of people are interested in the title (I mean, LOTS) they might reconsider. And it wouldn't be much work on their part, seeing as they already have a version running on PS2 hardware, just not in this particular territory.
Make sure to mention that they lose out on sales because you only have the one system the game's not available on, and that you REALLY REALLY want to buy it. If Sega gets plenty of emails as such, they'll eventually get a clue.
But, you know... I'm the optimistic type.
Or just buy a Cube' for dirt cheap...
That's what I opted to do but that's only because I have the monetary power to do so...but why would Sega choose to release it just on the Gamecube when they know they could make more money by releasing it on all 3 systems...?
Trust me..i'll email Sega if you need me too. I've done it in the past. We shall go on strike! *picks up poster* Wait...strike? .____.
