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Sonic Unleashed delayed in Japan, on track in US?
6:40 PM on 11.10.2008, Jim Sterling 16 comments

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There is word coming from Japan that Sonic Unleashed -- long pegged for a holiday release -- has been pushed significantly back until Spring 2009. The delay is intended to improve the quality of the game, but is only supposed to affect the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, while the Wii version is still in line for a holiday release.

The game is known as Sonic World Adventure in Japan and was due for a December 18 launch on all home consoles.  

Interestingly however, Sonic Unleashed is still due to ship in North America just next week, and no word has come from Sega of America regarding a delay. Does this mean that only the Japanese will get a better version, or will last minute delay be had?

We have contacted Sega of America for comment, so hope to hear back soon.


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Justice's Avatar
Justice at 11/10/2008 18:52
Also, shame on SEGA for trying to capitalise on the sucess of Sonic Adventure by calling this one Sonic World Adventure in Japan. That reminds me, Sonic Adventure is almost a decade old in Japan!
Monodi's Avatar
Monodi at 11/10/2008 19:18
Irs still awkward about getting stuff before Japan. Whatever happened to waiting because you couldn't read the new titles?
atastysammich's Avatar
atastysammich at 11/10/2008 19:20
Maybe Japan's trying to return the favor for when we got the Gamecube version of Sonic Heroes first for no reason?

Y'know, except they actually want to play Unleashed. (Presumably.)
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Rider Kick at 11/10/2008 19:21
@Justice
when you make a sonic game you can name it whatever the hell you want.

I wouldnt mind a delay if its to make the game as good as possible, wouldnt want another rushed piece of crap like a certain you know what.
Infininja's Avatar
Infininja at 11/10/2008 19:42
Sonic, you've burned me so much!

I really have low expectations for this game. :(
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Necros at 11/10/2008 20:16
I look forward to the US release of Sonic Unleashed: Final Mix, the inevitable international release of Japan's version.
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ArrestedDeveloper at 11/10/2008 20:44
There are 2 people in the world just had a meltdown and will only be comforted by Amy and Cream fan erotica.
catsithx's Avatar
catsithx at 11/10/2008 21:43
I just had a meltdown and no I won't be comforted by the amy and Cream fan erotica. Now Rouge the bat erotica thats a different story. MUYAHAHAHA!!!! Yeah I need to go take my meds now.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 11/10/2008 21:52
Someone just said Rouge the Bat erotica! I came as soon as I heard.













































Innuendo intended.
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar
michiyoyoshiku at 11/10/2008 22:16
maybe it takes 6 months to change a title screen?
Jinxed Havoc's Avatar
Jinxed Havoc at 11/10/2008 23:02
@ Jim Sterling
I'm not surprised...
crazymonito's Avatar
crazymonito at 11/11/2008 00:57
It's been pushed back until the Nov. 24th on the 360 and until Dec. 12 on the PS3. That's what Amazon shows anyway.
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Phoenix Gamma at 11/11/2008 08:24
The Wii version is FUCKED.
GohanGVO's Avatar
GohanGVO at 11/11/2008 16:16
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=291126

"Some fans living [outside of Japan] have become concerned that there will be a difference in quality between the version of the game released in Japan and the version released outside of Japan. This is not the case and we apologise for this misunderstanding," a spokesperson for SEGA told us.

"The difference in the international release dates is based on the sales strategy and the manufacturing schedule. There will be no quality difference between the North American/European/Asia release and the Japanese version. Please be assured we are doing our best to deliver a top quality experience to people all over the globe."
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