E3 is cranking out some good stuff. Here is a video of Sonic Advance in action. Thanks goes to Cyclone for finding it. :-) http://pocketmovies.ign.com/media/e32001/movies/sonicgba.mov
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E3 is cranking out some good stuff. Here is a video of Sonic Advance in action. Thanks goes to Cyclone for finding it. :-) http://pocketmovies.ign.com/media/e32001/movies/sonicgba.mov
NCSX is now taking pre-orders for the Sonic Adventure 2 Birthday Pack for $65, which was earlier reported:
Sonic the Hedgehog's 10th anniversary lands on June 23, 2001 and Sega celebrates the decade-long run by releasing a commemorative edition of Sonic Adventure 2. In addition to the SA2 game GD, the special edition includes a gold Sonic engraved coin, a bonus music CD, a Sonic series history booklet, and nifty blue gatefold packaging. The product will only be sold in Japanese stores from June 23 (Saturday) to June 24 (Sunday) but NCS has an inside track on quantity. Pre-orders are open starting today online but will close once our allocation is exhausted. Core Magazine posted a feature on this product yesterday. Pricing is set at US$65
Megaman of the SegaTech Forums has posted these pictures of Sonic Advance he has found on a website. Problem is, we don't know which one! But they do look quite nice. The sprites look a little bland compared to other Game Boy Advance games. It also shows that Amy and Tails are avaliable for play.
The pictures were originally found on this page, beware though, the page is full of pictures, so it may take a while to load (includes pictures of Shenme 2, Bomberman DC, Jet Set Radio Future etc)
The Answer to many peoples questions have been answered, as a follow-up to the successful Mega Man X5 comes (targeted date)November 2001!
Description: Mega Man X and his trusty companion Zero were involved in a catastrophe. Now Zero is nowhere to be found! It’s up to Mega Man X to get to the bottom of the mystery and locate his faithful companion. But it’s not going to be easy. Mega Man X must battle through a maze of levels to find his cyborg pal and rescue reploids along the way. Return to battle with the new Nightmare System, which randomizes level maps, enemies and endings based on how you play the game. Mega Man X is back and now it’s personal!
As a bonus X can use Zero's sabre, from the beginning.
Source:Capcom E3 2001
Straight from IGN:
As I finally arrived at the LA Convention through the nifty subway that no one really knows about, I found it somewhat heartwarming that the main entrance - that was decorated last year with the SEGA Dreamcast “It’s Thinking” Eye – is still held by SEGA, this time it displays a large banner of Sonic’s new nemesis, Shadow.
Source: IGNDC
Sega announced today that in recognition of the 10th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, they plan to release 2 versions of their upcoming Dreamcast platformer; Sonic Adventure 2. Specifically, a limited edition version dubbed the 'Sonic Birthday Pack' will come with a bonus music disc, series history booklet and commemorative coin. The limited edition version will only be available in stores on June 23rd and 24th, and will retail for the same price as the normal version, 5800 Yen. Below are pictures of the limited edition version, expect updated media and impressions from Sonic Adventure 2 at E3 later this week
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Those lucky Japanese, they get everything. Still, this will be a hot item, and a must have for any Sonic fan.
Source: Core Magazine
Public posting is off until I add the screening upgrade, due to insane amounts of lamers this week. Post news in Station Square, please.
I'm starting the WHO'S WHO pages in SONIC #101 with Princess Sally and the Floating Island, followed up by Robotropolis and Dimitri in SONIC #102. After that, I figure you guys will really be rolling in with the suggestions. So far, Mina seems to be the heavy favorite
Sonic is at least 16 pages in SONIC #100, while Knuckles is 10.
I can't say regarding Tails and Robotnik, because of what happens in SONIC #97.
I'm going to be dealing in some capacity regarding K20YL during the next year.
Archie has pretty much most issues available for order.
You'll have to ask Karl why (Mina is) a mongoose, as I was not in that.
I'm not sure yet at this juncture when and how the K20YL storyline will be incorporated just yet. All I can say is that it will be.
I did the first drawings of Lara-Su at last year's San Diego comic convention.
I think there's a lot we haven't learned yet about Tails, so you'll have to wait and see.
Sonic is an only child, just like Knuckles.
SA2 comes out in June, just not sure when, (JUNE 19TH) and SONIC #98 is supposed to come out a week later.
Whether or not Lara-Le and Wynmacher have a bundle of joy is another matter, one I haven't decided upon yet.
Knuckles won't be in SONIC #102 and 103 at this point, as Justin is going to be using an inventory story.
Basically, as I am writing and drawing the Knuckles stories, Justin wanted to give me a break in order to allow me to get ahead of schedule, and he didn't want anyone else doing Knuckles at this point.
I'm also considering doing a talent search, looking for an assistant who can either help me update this website or one who might be able to help me out with the pencilling or inking. The old artists are working on other things, and I'd rather work with new talent I can train. Anyone interested please e-mail me basic info about yourself and what you're interested in doing, and what your talents are. Anyone wishing to e-mail me can do so at Sonic@kenpenders.com or KenPenders@kenpenders.com. Before anyone thinks this is a full time job, it's far from it.
I described the new requirements for submitting fan art in the editorial for SONIC #98.
We didn't wish to create a new character, and always felt it made more sense for Robo-Robotnik to become the new Robotnik than any other solution.
I've been working on SONIC since #11, and I've been enjoying it for the most part.
The original Robotnik is dead. We have no plans, NONE, to ever bring that version back.
I haven't read karl's script for SONIC #101, but the Knuckles story definitely affects Sonic and friends without Knuckles being anywhere near them.
Spaz is a real big fan of anime, and Justin has asked me to incorporate more anime style elements into my Knuckles work as well.
Spaz worked on the Sonic story for #98, and he may yet do that Sonic project him and I were planning for the Super Specials.
I'd like to hear what direction you guys think we should go in regarding the comic
You'll find out about Tobor and Kragok within the next few issues.
In addition:
Speaking of conventions, I'll be at San Diego in July, Toronto in August and Boston in October. I may be in NYC in June, but I haven't confirmed that one yet. If i do NYC, it'll be the one in Madison Square garden.
I was referring to Tails' uncles in SONIC #95 [seems that Tails has a larger family than we know about]
The characters from SA2 are up in the air as far as future use goes.
Source: Ken's Comic Book Stories and Art
The webmaster of the Offical Mega Man Homepage (also her novel series simply titled "Mega Man the Series Homepage" ) has written a novel-length epic called "Of Flesh and of Steel". I hate to disappoint you Knuckles fans but the only Sonic characters appearing are Sonic, Tails and Eggman.
Here's a little the link/cover
The webmaster of the Offical Mega Man Homepage (also her novel series simply titled "Mega Man the Series Homepage" ) has written a novel-length epic called "Of Flesh and of Steel". I hate to disappoint you Knuckles fans but the only Sonic characters appearing are Sonic, Tails and Eggman.
Here's a little the link/cover