Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing

[Shrikeswind]

SHITDAMMIT! I like the GCNC. Easiest controller for me EVER.

[Savage Adam]

First batch of DLC came out in Europe. Contains more Sonic crap. (Don't go looking for it though, as I hear it's been taken down for some reason.)



Aww well, I suppose Metal Sonic isn't the worst character they could've picked. And Death Egg looks pretty dang fun.

Also Sonic the Fighters music. woot.

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Apr 3, 2010 11:33:37 GMT -5 Savage Adam said:

First batch of DLC came out in Europe. Contains more Sonic crap. (Don't go looking for it though, as I hear it's been taken down for some reason.)



Aww well, I suppose Metal Sonic isn't the worst character they could've picked. And Death Egg looks pretty dang fun.

Also Sonic the Fighters music. woot.

fregtr Holy shit, awesome. According to a buddy of mine, it got removed because Sony had posted it too early.

I think the company that makes the All-Stars game outsourced this DLC to somebody else, seeing as how they use Metal's classic design instead of the Metal Overlord one from Heroes, and they made a level based on Sonic & Knuckles. XD

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Oh yeah, the Metal Sonic/Death Egg DLC (as well as "Forklift Ryo") went live a couple weeks ago.

TOO BAD IT CAN'T BE ON THE WII VERSION A-HUH

[kirbychu]

I know I'm very late here, but I enjoy this game. Much more than Mario Kart Wii, since it's actually possible to win through skill rather than luck in this.

Apr 3, 2010 15:29:49 GMT -5 @sgtmajorkururu said:

I think the company that makes the All-Stars game outsourced this DLC to somebody else, seeing as how they use Metal's classic design instead of the Metal Overlord one from Heroes, and they made a level based on Sonic & Knuckles. XD

It was the same people who made the rest of the game. That Metal Sonic actually is the current design, too. He has much more detailed limbs than the classic design.

Did anyone else spot Ristar's cameo in the Death Egg track?

[The Qu]

Yup- I was quite excited about Ristar being in the game, even if it is just a cameo.

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May 21, 2010 8:01:52 GMT -5 kirbychu said:

It was the same people who made the rest of the game. That Metal Sonic actually is the current design, too. He has much more detailed limbs than the classic design.

Sorry, I'll correct myself...they used a Metal Sonic design that wasn't the Metal Overlord design in Heroes. These guys have the biggest Heroes hardon, which is why there are nine levels based on Heroes courses with two or three Sonic Hereos songs per course. I'd understand if there were, like, three Heroes courses, and the other six were from other games, but...

[kirbychu]

Oh, right.

Yeah, I was a bit miffed there wasn't a Green Hill stage (or at least the music). From what I've heard, Sumo wanted to cover a wider range of Sonic history, but Sega insisted on Heroes stuff for whatever reason. I've heard there were a few characters they wanted to include which Sega made them cut in favour of more Sonic characters too, like Vyse. I have no idea how true all that is, though.

[Manspeed]

I'm convinced SEGA just doesn't want the world to remember anything they've done before the Dreamcast.

[Wildcat]

May 21, 2010 13:40:35 GMT -5 kirbychu said:

Oh, right.

Yeah, I was a bit miffed there wasn't a Green Hill stage (or at least the music). From what I've heard, Sumo wanted to cover a wider range of Sonic history, but Sega insisted on Heroes stuff for whatever reason. I've heard there were a few characters they wanted to include which Sega made them cut in favour of more Sonic characters too, like Vyse. I have no idea how true all that is, though.

I hope that isn't true. I really, really do.

[8bitretroshit]

May 21, 2010 8:01:52 GMT -5 kirbychu said:

Did anyone else spot Ristar's cameo in the Death Egg track?

I didn't know that, that's pretty cool actually.

I'm still thinking of getting this when the local price drops. Also hoping there's some more DLC underway, but I have this feeling SEGA's gonna pull a L4D and announce a Sega Allstars Racing 2 not too far in the future that has all those characters people wanted as DLC.

Except Vyse. Because SEGA's run by eeeeeeediots

[kirbychu]

There isn't any more DLC in the works. At least for the moment. Sumo want to do more, but the ball's in Sega's court now, and Sega haven't asked for any more yet.

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May 21, 2010 15:41:57 GMT -5 Wildcat said:

May 21, 2010 13:40:35 GMT -5 kirbychu said:

Oh, right.

Yeah, I was a bit miffed there wasn't a Green Hill stage (or at least the music). From what I've heard, Sumo wanted to cover a wider range of Sonic history, but Sega insisted on Heroes stuff for whatever reason. I've heard there were a few characters they wanted to include which Sega made them cut in favour of more Sonic characters too, like Vyse. I have no idea how true all that is, though.

I hope that isn't true. I really, really do.

Seconded, by God. Thanks Don Tigre for being the appropriate avatar for my rage.

[Wildcat]

SEQUEL NECRO

SONIC & ALL-STARS RACING TRANSFORMED™ CHANGES THE RULES OF RACING

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO – 30th April 2012 – SEGA® Europe and SEGA® of America Inc. are excited to announce Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed™, a thrilling new racing experience featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and a fantastic cast of SEGA All-Stars competing across land, air and water in vehicles that fully transform from cars, to planes to boats. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will speed on to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation® Vita, Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and PC Digital Download late in 2012.

Following on from the huge success of Sonic & SEGA All-Star’s Racing™, the characters now have their own unique transforming vehicles designed to take advantage of the varying terrain. The line up on the Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed grid sees SEGA favourites – including Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr Eggman and AiAi – return to battle against newcomers that include Gilius Thunderhead of Golden Axe and Vyse of Skies of Arcadia. The brand new dynamic environments and tracks in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed are once again inspired by SEGA’s illustrious gaming history. When the road falls away beneath you
in Super Monkey Ball’s Temple Trouble track your car transforms into a boat and speeds down the rivers and rapids, whilst the Panzer Dragoon inspired track, Dragon Canyon, takes you into the sky in complete control of your plane, barrel rolling to out-manoeuvre rivals and obstacles before transforming back in to a car and racing to the finish line.

“Given the fantastic feedback we received from critics and consumers alike for the first game we really wanted to push the boundaries on our follow up game, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed” commented David Corless, Global Sonic Brand Director. "Transforming vehicles allow us to do this – as well as drifting your car around the corners of a track, you get to fly your plane and pilot your boat against others all within one race. Add to this a grid full of star characters, retro IP, fun, fast race modes and cool tracks and racing fans of all ages are sure to love this one!”

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed also sees the popular All-Star moves return with a brand new mechanic allowing your All-Star bar to power up faster if you race daringly and stylishly. An all new fair weapon system ensures that weapons fired at your vehicle can either be blocked or evaded once you have gained the skills to do so, making each race a unique and exhilarating experience whether it’s on water, in the air or on land. Old rivalries can be settled and new track records set in the enhanced online multiplayer mode, whilst the Grand Prix mode and competitive Battle Arenas will prove that Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is certainly set to change the rules of the race.

Vyse?!? Sega, you instantly netted my interest.

[8bitretroshit]

Goldenaxe, Skies of Arcadia and Panzer Dragoon? This is off to a good start already

And now Sonic actually has a reason to drive a vehicle!