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Amidst the circulating rumors, Sega has announced that Sonic Unleashed is in development for the PS2, Wii, Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. The title will utilize a unique "Hedgehog Engine" and is set for release later this year.

"By combining rich and vibrant scenery with dynamic viewpoints Sonic Unleashed will provide an immersive 3D experience whilst keeping alive the 2D gameplay elements and fantastic worlds that Sonic fans know and love" says Gary Knight, European Marketing Director for Sega Europe.

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Simply because the staff can't help but giggle like small school-children when they glimpse this tv, here's some interesting CES 2008 news straight from Panasonic. The company showcased its 150-inch ultra-large screen plasma HDTV during its keynote, and my-oh-my the mind does wonder at its possibilities for providing stellar gaming.

The company claims that its technological advancements in the realm of PDPs (plasma display panels) will allow for "thinner profiles, larger screens, brighter images, higher definition and lower power consumption."

The 150-inch godly HDTV features "overwhelming image quality with an 8.84 million pixel resolution (2,160 x 4,096) - more than four times the 1080p HD specification (1,080 x 1,920)" and "provides stable and uniform images across the vast expanse of the screen... Featuring true-to-life color reproduction capability and quick response to moving images, the ultra-large PDP renders clear, crisp, spectacular images unrivaled by any other."

I want this tv.

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Sonic Rivals 2 is mixed bag. On one hand it can be quite a frustrating experience due to the heavy focus on battle throughout the races, but on the other hand elements of it are enjoyable. It’s a real pity, as the game would actually be rather good if you were just judging by visuals and racing mechanics.



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You can almost set it like clockwork: another Sonic game at least every year. This fall Sonic returns to racing in Sonic Rivals 2 for the PlayStation Portable. Is the Hedgehog racer worth a run?

First off, let me break it down as to what this game features: a story mode and racing mode. In race mode, all you do is pick one of eight characters and battle it out through a bunch of different levels. This is essentially what the game is all about - you racing against opponents. It’s a fun and engaging experience.

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Sega has published new screenshots of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for the DS. The game will also be released for the Wii and is scheduled for 2008 release.

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Sega has released new images of its Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for the Wii. It's good to see that the gaming industry is capitalizing on the Olympics like everyone else. You can look forward to your own Olympic events starring the usual Nintendo and Sega cast on November 6. Hit the link to view the shots.

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Sega has announced that it is developing Sonic Rush Adventure for the Nintendo DS handheld. The game will "seamlessly utilize both screens of the Nintendo DS to navigate the high seas in search of pirate treasure, delivering Sonic's classic high-speed 2D gameplay in the ultimate Sonic handheld experience." Here are the details, straight from Sega:

Sonic returns to the Nintendo DS in an all-new frantic adventure complete with dizzying dives, near vertical curves and brain twisting loops. Sonic Rush Adventure will retain the DS action that fans loved so much from Sonic Rush, as well as providing a new high seas adventure where Sonic clashes with ruthless pirates. Players will set off from Windmill Village as Sonic and blast their way through seven action-packed and widely diverse levels. Sonic Rush Adventure will make full use of the DS Download Play feature and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which enables gamers to compete with friends in wireless racing and mission-based battles.

Guide Sonic through numerous action stages in the fast and furious single player mode, whilst collecting valuable items and materials that enable Sonic and Tails to track down the villainous pirates. With a fleet of up to five ships, including a submarine, water bike and hovercraft, Sonic Rush Adventure uses the Touch Screen technology in exciting new ways. Use the Nintendo DS Stylus to help control vessels as they race across the ocean gathering rings, performing tricks, and torching pirate boats, whilst engaging in fierce ship-to-ship battles. At the end of each level, epic 3D boss battles spanning both screens will test gamers skills to result in an ultimate showdown with the evil boss character, Captain Whisker.

Sonic Rush Adventure allows players to bounce, fly, swing, ride and run through grand environments of lush forests, an ominous ghost ship, snow covered mountains, pirate villages and a vast underwater sea cave. Along the way there will be a variety of enemy characters to battle against including robots, skeleton warriors, pterodactyls, and a robotic triceratops.

First screenshots are available below. The game is slated to launch early this fall.

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Originally written by Shiva Stella

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During a presentation held at the Tokyo Game Show, SEGA's designer Yuji Naka announced that Sonic will be coming to the PlayStation 3 and also revealed the name. The name, Sonic the Hedgehog, will be used in honor of the 15th anniversary of the original SEGA Genesis game.

The game is also scheduled to hit the Xbox 360 at some point. Expect further details later down the road.

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This article was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Certain formatting, imaged, and embedded content may have been lost in the transition process.The original author is Evan Lahti.

We've added screenshots from Sega's Wii variant of the upcoming Sonic platformer, Sonic and the Secret Rings. The game is currently scheduled for a March release on the console, while the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions (simply titled "Sonic The Hedgehog") should be in stores by year's end.

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This article was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Certain formatting, imaged, and embedded content may have been lost in the transition process.

SEGA of America today announced Sonic Riders is being developed for the PC and will ship this holiday season.

"Sonic Riders adds a new and exciting dimension to PC racing games," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "The blending of the action-racing genre and the Sonic franchise has created a racing game that is appealing and accessible to both Sonic fans and casual gamers alike."

Sonic Riders is rated "E" for ‘Everyone' by the ESRB, and is available at retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $19.95. Look for the PC version later this year.

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SEGA has announced that they are working on an exclusive Sonic title for the upcoming Nintendo Wii console called Sonic Wild Fire.

The game was shown a bit today at Nintendo's press conference and stars Sonic in his first solo adventure since the original Sonic the Hedgehog. The title looks to take advantage of the unique Wii controller as you'll take Sonic through an adventure of the class tale, Arabian Nights. In the game, the last few pages of the book have gone missing and it is up to Sonic to re-create the story.

Sonic Wild Fire will take our blue hero through a variety of stunning environments that he can even interact with. Besides the single-player game, Wild Fire will feature some unique mini-games geared towards the new controller which can be played alone or in multiplayer.

Sonic Wild Fire is set to race to the Wii in 2007.

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