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Ever since I found out that Sonic Team was little more than a big blue sweatshop, I have come to terms with the fact that anything coming from that studio will just be a disappointment. Sonic games come from a place that has no soul, and expecting any more than mediocrity from people who have been forced to only assemble and not create games is expecting too much.

Nevertheless, here's a trailer from Sega that does what Sega trailers do best -- makes a game look bloody awesome regardless of what the truth might be. Despite the usual reliance on a rather embarrassing theme tune, this video looks pretty cool, with some graphics that are damn good for a Wii game. 

However, it has the Sonic Team logo in it, not the Dimps logo. So forgive me if I don't get too thrilled. I'll dance a little jig if it turns out well, but in the meantime, I shan't be contributing to the Sonic Cycle by getting excited.


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linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:15
linuxguy
it's sad and funny that the best game with sonic in it that was released these last 7 years is a nintendo game(brawl that is)
Zantetsuken's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:16
Zantetsuken
I genuinely thought that this game didn't exist and the box art was a photoshop done by a troll.


;_;
Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:18
Syn
Good call. I haven't even been able to force myself to finish Sonic Unleashed. It's just missing something...and I don't enjoy the werehog sections as much as I did initially.
REMiXXX's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:28
REMiXXX
Pleasebegoodpleasebegoodpleasebegood.
lic05's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:39
lic05
Da5StarRMD it's like the 3rd time I've seen that sequence of unfunny pics...
Timstuff's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:40
Timstuff
IF MY ANGER WAS NOODLES I COULD FEED THE EARTH!

What the CRAP have you done to Sonic, Sega?
Palidi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:40
Palidi
I enjoyed Unleashed, but after hearing your report on how Sega and Sonic Team treat the franchise, I'm less optimistic about this game than I use to be(which was greater hope than Unleashed)...

Also, I like those cheezy theme songs...
The Young Scot's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:41
The Young Scot
I'm sorry Jim, but I honestly can't understand what in this trailer you see as "awesome".

It seems like you just run in a perfectly straight line (then turn perfectly square corners) and spin a bunch at some goons.

I think you're experiencing the "battered wife syndrome", You should leave Sonic, he's no good for you!
diablo8001's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:42
diablo8001
Any1 who still has hope for sonic, slap yourself thrice!
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:49
grafkhun
I actually liked that theme song in the trailer... kind of, oddly infatuating. Oh well, knowing 3d sonic there's only a 5.7% chance this game will be awesome, a 43% chance it'll be decent, and a 51.3% it will suck.
Blind assassin's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:50
Blind assassin
Hmmm, barring some sort of werehog addition this might be interesting. It'll probably come down largely to the controls. Too much or non-responsive waggle will probably doom it to being Secret Rings two.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:55
Corak
But will have a demo? :P
Grimhound's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 17:58
Grimhound
A Numan from Phantasy Star in a Sonic game? How delightfully absurd!
Timstuff's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:01
Timstuff
What have you done to Sonic? I'll never forgive you for this!

- Miles "Tales" Prower
Covertpoet's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:03
Covertpoet
@ Cypher

LOL Awesome pic I want to make that my computer's wallpaper,

on another note, i want to see sonic make an epic comeback as well, still haven;t had a chance to play unleashed, still keeping atleast a little hope for unleash and blackknight
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:06
Professor Pew
It kinda looks like a mix of the sunshine/night levels from Unleashed? Could be fun, or a total disappointment of course :P
Milis's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:10
Milis
I also like the theme song, even if it is 'cheezy'.

The fantasy setting alone makes me want to play this game. It actually makes it kind of appealing.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:13
Monodi
Oh God, another girl?
Trowble's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:14
Trowble
I'll only get it if I get to see a Hedgehog/Magical Elf makeout session, that or if it the game gets good reviews or the demo is goo... oh wait I don't think I'll be getting any of that, fuck.
Clbull's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:15
Clbull
It looks a little bit like Sonic Unleashed minus the Werehog sections and adding sword combat. I hope this game is actually half decent.
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:16
ParaParaKing
Dimps made the Wii and PS2 version of Unleashed, that is actually a whole lot better than the 360 and PS3 version.

Also this Sonic game idea is really stupid, but I'm excited. Although I shouldn't be.
Milis's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:17
Milis
@Monodi

What? Where?

Who, me? No, actually, I'm not.
MultiJoe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:21
MultiJoe
terrible cheesy rock music and an elf loli

sign me up !!!
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:23
pascuz46
Ohhh god, didn't they try the God of War type gameplay (Warehog) and it was shit. I cant stand modern day sonic games, and I really dont know who in there right mind would. Please Sega, Re-make Sonic 1,2 &3 in slick 3D HD graphics but still maintaining that 2D gameplay, why the hell wont they do that!
Milis's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:26
Milis
@Monodi

And upon further speculation I have concluded that you must be referring to the trailer. My mistake...

How did they even come up with this concept of Sonic in the past? It's kind of strange.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:26
covah
I have a friend who tests certain games for a certain company. He told me this certain company's higher ups think every game in a certain franchise is god's gift to earth and "practically jizz" everytime they talk about it. Seems like a certain company is so far off base that they're in their own little world.

Now, on to this game. WTF?
SetoChaos's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:29
SetoChaos
Crush 40 is great, the graphics look great. But I don't know. I was one of the few who didn't hate Sonic 06 so I might like it. By the way when I say didn't hate, I don't mean it was a good game. I just mean I got some enjoyment out of it.
kevinski's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:31
kevinski
Sonic really just needs to be put out of his misery.
Nogarda's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:36
Nogarda
Is it me or ever since sonic went 3D, is the only consistantly good thing about it is the soundtrack? cause despite the cheese, it sounds like a modern equivlent to a hearts of fire from rocky 4 XD.
Aero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:37
Aero
I'll guiltily admit that I like the theme tune :(
Phoenix Gamma's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 18:52
Phoenix Gamma
ANOTHER underage girl?!

Goddamn, not only is Sonic a pedophile, he'll fuck things outside of his own species.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 19:08
Kyousuke Nanbu
Sega is the ultimate troll.

They know exactly what they're doing, they know it will sell and millions of people will be angry.

OH YES, Sega is evil.
peeetah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 19:09
peeetah
Bad music, elf? girl, fuck this shit.
Monco Vega's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 19:10
Monco Vega
Looks shit, uninspired shit... Sonic with a sword, how boring and I mean they could atleast give him some cool armour or something to wear as well so that he could fit in with the "period". They need to take Sonic back into 2D with just HD sprites Ala SF2 HD.
infinity's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 19:15
infinity
blue hedgehog, wears red shoes and runs fast, and carries a sword.

are they or are they not relying solely on gimmicks now?
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 19:39
eternalplayer2345
Sonic has had so many rebirths its almost like sega is just sticking its hand up the old birth canal repeately ;).
Chilly's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 19:50
Chilly
Serious lack of gold rings so far? If this doesnt have 'Secret Rings' controls and annoying vocals, it should be win!

And guys/gals, at least she's an elf and not human, Sega are at least trying to move away from humans in Sonic, lol
Tron's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 19:59
Tron
most likely will suck, but sonic with a sword is better than sonic as a werehog
Mabui's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 20:02
Mabui
Dear Sonic team, I have a great idea for a Sonic game.. oh wait that's right.. you don't want good ideas.. So.. Sonic versus Aliens it is?

The game looks like it would be GREAT!

Without Sonic.
CWal37's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 20:06
CWal37
That doesn't look good. It looks the same as pretty much all the 3D sonic games, except this time he has a sword.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 20:14
Jim Sterling
Some of the speed run stages of Sonic Unleashed were, actually, awesome. That's why I say this trailer looks good.

Looking good and playing good aren't the same though, which is why I won't be fooled this time.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 20:29
pedrovay2003
I loved Secret Rings. I'm in the minority there, but I love it. So therefore, I'm looking forward to this.
dprime's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 20:33
dprime
Jim is like one of the only editors who responds to the flames on his front page posts. That's why his are my favorite to comment on. He reminds me of this girl I know's brother Bill who is 5-7 230 pounds 16 not in school and spends all his time on the Colbert Nation forum flaming people under variations of the name Gerald Ford.
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 20:39
Orionsaint
They ahould just call the next one, Sonic Who cares
Midgetsnowman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 20:53
Midgetsnowman
@Mabui

Didnt Bioware already Do sonic with aliens? or was the Dark Brotherhood not aliens?
Wonder Woody's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 21:01
Wonder Woody
Jesus Christ, the Sonic franchise is looking more and more like Scooby Doo, Oh here's Sonic with knights! There's sonic with werewolves! Maybe next time time we'll get Wild West Sonic, or some sonic in space!? Why I can't I just have a sonic game?
CCGames Mike's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 21:34
CCGames Mike
dear god not more crush 40! I swear they must be part of the sweat shop, being forced to write cheesetastic for each Sonic game so we'll still think he has an edge. Now don't get me wrong; some of the Crush 40 songs have been pretty decent ('Live and Learn' for instance). It's just that it would appear they don't really try anymore either.
Ashley Davis's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2009 21:56
Ashley Davis
Open Your Heart was the only good Crush 40 song, in my opinion. I haven't liked any others, including this one.

As for the game itself, I won't knock it till I try it. I never played Secret Rings, so I have nothing to really go by.
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