Post by: Pryopizm on February 21, 2006, 02:07:03 PM
SEGA SHIPS SONIC RIDERS TO NORTH AMERICAN RETAILERS
Sonic Masters Air Board Riding in Pursuit of Racing Glory on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube
SAN FRANCISCO (February 21, 2006) -- SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the release of Sonic Riders for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Nintendo GameCube™. In Sonic’s debut performance as an air board racer, Sonic Riders takes gamers on an electrifying ride on air boards at break-neck speeds through a wide variety of tracks. Catching massive air and pulling off insane aerial tricks will power up players against their opponents in a race to the finish line.
In Sonic Riders, Sonic and his friends are on a mission to foil the evil Dr. Eggman and his new henchmen the Babylon Rouges. Dr.Eggman has created the Ex World Grand Prix; a no-holds barred racing series where the fastest “riders" in the world pay one Chaos Emerald to participate in this tournament. Never one to turn down a challenge to prove his speed, Sonic and his friends join the tournament and uncover what Dr. Eggman’s true intentions are. In Sonic Riders, players race on air boards through amazingly detailed and challenging courses. The tracks are innovatively designed; filled with gold rings and power-ups to collect; jump-ramps for high-flying acrobatic tricks; and long rails for grinding action. Riders will also ride “Turbulence" – waves generated from other riders – to boost their own speed. “Turbulence" can also be used as a moving half-pipe so riders can perform aerial tricks while racing past fellow competitors.
“Sonic Riders is adding a new dimension to 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 both hardcore Sonic fans and entire families are sure to enjoy."
Sonic Riders features multiple game modes including a unique story mode and both cooperative and competitive split-screen multiplayer modes for up to four riders. The game also features numerous equipment upgrades, bonus unlockables from the SEGA universe, and the introduction of the innovative “Turbulence" gameplay mechanic. Fans will also enjoy playing as several other Sonic universe characters, including Knuckles, Tails, the evil Dr. Eggman and the all-new Babylon Rouges: Jet, Storm, and Wave.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 21, 2006, 03:03:22 PM
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Sonic Riders takes gamers on an electrifying ride on air boards at break-neck speeds through a wide variety of tracks.
Because air boards were required for Sonic to travel at high speeds!
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on February 21, 2006, 07:12:32 PM
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Post by: couchmonkey on February 22, 2006, 10:30:01 AM
Sonic Furry Porn is the key to Sega's future.
P.S., it sounds like this game is actually pretty good. Sure it's illogical, but so is pretty much everything about the Mario series. I'm interested.
Post by: Renny on February 23, 2006, 05:26:58 AM
Post by: Shin Gallon on February 23, 2006, 06:43:23 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on February 23, 2006, 07:54:10 AM
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Post by: TMW on February 23, 2006, 06:14:59 PM
Like...better than Sonic Adventure good? Interesting concept executed well good?
Cause...Good and Sonic Team just don't seem to go together anymore.
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 23, 2006, 06:21:55 PM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Naah, we've got an entire Monkey and Bill to make fun of before we reach you
Post by: IceCold on February 23, 2006, 07:54:27 PM
QuoteSonic Rush is crying..
Originally posted by: TMW
So...yeah. I am so confused about this game. Its actually good?
Like...better than Sonic Adventure good? Interesting concept executed well good?
Cause...Good and Sonic Team just don't seem to go together anymore.
Post by: Bloodworth on February 23, 2006, 07:57:01 PM
Post by: IceCold on February 23, 2006, 08:09:06 PM
EDIT: I just looked it up, and even all the Sonic Advance games were made by Dimps.. how the hell could I have been under such a false impression all this time?
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on February 23, 2006, 08:15:45 PM
Post by: Mario on February 23, 2006, 08:29:30 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 23, 2006, 09:13:19 PM
"WE'LL TAKE ALL CREDIT ANYWAY"
"But sir"
"HAHA NEW SONIC GAME TIME"
"Oh God what now"
"THEME PARK SIMULATOR, THAT HASN'T BEEN DONE BEFORE"
"Actually it has"
"BUT WITH SONIC?"
"Uh, no"
*Yuji Naka rubs his hands together and licks his lips*
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on February 23, 2006, 09:29:55 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on February 24, 2006, 12:18:14 AM
