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'Sonic Generations' Breaks Preorder Records for the Franchise
Thu Oct 27, 2011 at 08:30 AM ETTags: Sonic Generations, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega (all tags)
Looks like Sega's storied franchise is back on the rise again.
Even the most stalwart 'Sonic' fan has to admit that it hasn't been all good for our furry friend. Somewhere in the 2000s, things started to get weird or strayed too far from the gameplay that fans were looking for and sales changed accordingly.
Things are looking good for Sega when it comes to 'Sonic Generations' though. The company has reported that the latest installment of the game has record high preorders for the franchise. That's a huge step forward and one that will hopefully keep things on the right track for the 'Sonic' games moving forward.
"This year is a milestone for Sonic," says Sega VP Alan Pritchard, adding that "we want to make sure this is the best title that Sonic fans, old and new, have been waiting for."
Source: Sonic Stadium
'Sonic Generations' Includes Unlockable Version of the Original Game
Wed Oct 26, 2011 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Sonic Generations, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (all tags)
If you want to get old-school with your 'Sonic' experience, you'll have to earn it.
As easy as it is to rag on Sega for their continued failure with the 'Sonic' games, 'Sonic Generations' actually looks like 'Sonic' done right. You get to relive some classic levels with a full HD and, best of all, you can choose between 2D and 3D versions, depending on whether you want the classic experience or prefer the newer games.
If going back to 2D 'Sonic' games in high definition isn't old school enough for you, Sega has packed in a way to take the game way back to its roots. The entirety of the very first title in the series, 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' is playable in the same classic sprite based style as on the Genesis way back in the day.
In order to play it though, you'll have to do some work. Going through the game will earn you points that you can redeem for goodies in the Skill Shop. Collect enough and you can unlock a Sega Genesis Controller that will give you access to the option to play through the original game.
Source: Sega
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