IceDoesntHelp said:

so now we have an "insider"

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Dang0 said:

There's a better version of the trailer on IGN's site.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/05/28/sonic-lost-world-debut-trailer

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Yoshi said:

It could also be part of the Mario & Sonic agreement or because of a favourable publishing agreement, but it's quite obvious Sega didn't do this because they thought "Let's make Sonic exclusive for a while". Even when the super-successful Wii was available and the shitty SD version of Unleashed outsold the PS360 versions, Sega still decided to release Generations only for PS360. If there ever was a point in time where it would have been an obvious decision to make Sonic Nintendo exclusive it was the Wii-generation. Still, Nintendo might have gotten this cheap, if Sonic & All-Stars Racing transformed manages to outsell the PS3 and 360 versions on an abysmally low install base.

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Honestly if Yasuhara is working on this, this would highly likely debunk the claims of the game being mutiplatform previously, at least not if it started after April 2012 when he joined NST. I would think our "insider" would've seen this multiplatform build later than that, so yeah, likely not.

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Hero of Legend said:

Honestly if Yasuhara is working on this, this would highly likely debunk the claims of the game being mutiplatform previously, at least not if it started after April 2012 when he joined NST. I would think our "insider" would've seen this multiplatform build later than that, so yeah, likely not.

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Yoshi said:

But there's no indication that Yasuhara is working on this, is there?

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EatChildren said:

Was going to cut together all the gameplay into a gif, but that would be stupid huge. So here's a pure gameplay gif sample.

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Hero of Legend said:

Officially no, but I feel there is evidence in the footage and timing. It's also too coincidental that this is so X-Treme like when that was Yasuhara's only 3D Sonic involvement prior to leaving (not counting Sonic R). He officially did level concepts for the game:

http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_X-treme_concept_art#Hirokazu_Yasuhara_Concept_Art

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DaBoss said:

I don't believe that BeardyChan guy because he kept on mentioning gimmicky controls and stuff when it is confirmed that is only relegated to Wisps.

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Yoshi said:

It could also be part of the Mario & Sonic agreement or because of a favourable publishing agreement, but it's quite obvious Sega didn't do this because they thought "Let's make Sonic exclusive for a while". Even when the super-successful Wii was available and the shitty SD version of Unleashed outsold the PS360 versions, Sega still decided to release Generations only for PS360. If there ever was a point in time where it would have been an obvious decision to make Sonic Nintendo exclusive it was the Wii-generation. Still, Nintendo might have gotten this cheap, if Sonic & All-Stars Racing transformed manages to outsell the PS3 and 360 versions on an abysmally low install base.

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fabricated backlash said:

I have to say, this is the first Sonic game that has me genuinely interested. It seems they finally got rid of all the useless lipstick they put on the corpse that were the 3D sonic games.
Cut the fat, focus on gameplay, know your audience.

Shame it's exclusive. Will probably limit it's sale potential severely.

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Maztorre said:

The reason for the exclusives is because Sega does not do non-PC boxed retail without a distributor anymore (in Europe at least). Sega Europe have transitioned completely out of boxed console games (Sonic Transformed, similar to Anarchy Reigns, would have been one of the last games in development back when Sega restructured around digital+PC+Sonic as their future). Therefore, Sega need a partner for future boxed console releases. This is primarily why Sega cancelled Bayonetta 2 until Nintendo stepped in, and why Sega have a 3-game agreement with Nintendo for Sonic from the outset. They are capable of developing titles but obviously don't want to sink massive costs into advertising the way AAA publishers do without a partner.

I don't think these are pure moneyhats, and I don't think Nintendo are co-developing, rather that Sega aren't willing to fund any non-digital or non-PC retail titles without a distribution partner to assist. Similarly, I think Tecmo-Koei or Bamco will partner up with Sega for distribution of any retail releases of Virtua Fighter.

On-topic: this game is fucking gorgeous, and really encouraging that we are getting actual platforming instead of another game where any 3D sections are centred around boosting.

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Yoshi said:

So does she even like Sonic 06 or Black Knight? Because this is my bar for blind, non-trustworthy Sonic-Fan.

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Dusk Golem said:

Three quick things about the insider stuff.

Firstly, I don't believe Beardy, but call it skepticism of the attitude, junior status, vagueness, etc.

Secondly, TRiPPY postings a while ago is legit. She was a SEGA community manager until last January for several years and a known SEGA diehard and NiGHTS fans, who runs the biggest NiGHTS fan site on the internet.

Thirdly, no reason to jump the gun about anything yet. The game will be playable at E3 confirmed, so you can expect a lot more impressions and gameplay videos there. Hell, I'll try my best to take a video and leave some in-depth impressions around then.

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Hero of Legend said:

Officially no, but I feel there is evidence in the footage and timing. It's also too coincidental that this is so X-Treme like when that was Yasuhara's only 3D Sonic involvement prior to leaving (not counting Sonic R). He officially did level concepts for the game:

http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_X-treme_concept_art#Hirokazu_Yasuhara_Concept_Art

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Azure J said:

Literally the first image on this page screams that Lost World is some form of spiritual revival of this concept. The interconnected shapes being used to visually display zones was clearly a big deal there.

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Hero of Legend said:

What did TRiPPY say?

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Poltergust said:

Wait, would this game be playable at select Best Buys during E3? =O

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Eric C said:

Also, the Lost World villains REALLY remind me of Pac Man Party villains, another game Hirokazu Yasuhara was involved with.

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Shadow Hog said:

Oh my God it's Sonic Xtreme finally

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Aostia said:

trailer analysis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcJtnqFt7U0&feature=player_embedded

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"The Sonic Xtreme comparisons are more then just coincidence. Look at this footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yUbMqe8qYr0#t=98s

the effect here is identical to the one in the trailer talked about at 3:19 of this video. Not saying that the success of Galaxy did not help this idea come to be, but Sega is defiantly making a call back. There are also screens of Xtreme that show fully rounded pipe areas, and even the special stages in Kuckles Chaotix act like this. Sega had done gamplay like this before Galaxy."

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I Wanna Be The Guy said:

Are there not any new previews other than the IGN one yet? If not are more expected later today?

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Sacul64 said:

Posted this cause I think the sonic Xtreme connections were shrugged off to easily in lue of Galaxy ones.

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Sega Blog said:

“We are proud of the strong relationship between Nintendo and SEGA and look forward to continuing success with Sonic Lost World on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS,” commented Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Chief Content Officer, SEGA of America. “The game marks an evolution of the Sonic series and fans –both old and new — will be excited by a story which sees two of video games biggest adversaries, Sonic and Dr. Eggman, joining forces for the first time to help defeat a new deadly threat.”

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PR said:

29th May 2013 – Following on from last week’s Nintendo Direct video announcement in which details of a worldwide partnership between SEGA & Nintendo were announced, Nintendo of Europe today reveals additional details of the second title to be published exclusively on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS as part of the three title deal. Sonic Lost World sees Sonic face his most powerful enemy to date – and this time there are six of them. Sonic Lost World will be available exclusively for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS later this year.

Dr. Eggman has harnessed the power of six menacing creatures known as the Deadly Six, but when the Deadly Six rise up against their master, Sonic has to unite with his arch nemesis in order to take on the new enemies head-to-head. Using his dynamic new parkour moves and improved Colour Powers, Sonic must run, jump and race through a variety of ever changing terrains in order to defeat the Deadly Six.

Alongside a single player adventure, the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of Sonic Lost World will feature a range of competitive multiplayer modes. In addition each platform will also contain unique features that take advantage of the consoles capabilities. Exclusive Wii U Colour Powers can be controlled with the Wii U GamePad by tilting, touching, aiming and more. The full game can also be played using only the Wii U GamePad screen and will feature a two player support mode. Sonic Lost World for the Nintendo 3DS is the first handheld Sonic game ever to feature fully realised 3D levels which include exclusive Special Stages and Colour Powers unique to the Nintendo 3DS system.

Sonic the Hedgehog first appeared as a videogame character in June 1991 and instantly became an icon for a generation of gamers. Defined by his super-fast speed and cool attitude, in the years since he first raced on to videogame consoles. Sonic Lost World will be distributed by Nintendo of Europe throughout Europe and Australia when it launches later this year.

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“The game marks an evolution of the Sonic series and fans –both old and new — will be excited by a story which sees two of video games biggest adversaries, Sonic and Dr. Eggman, joining forces for the first time to help defeat a new deadly threat.”

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Dusk Golem said:

Three quick things about the insider stuff.

Firstly, I don't believe Beardy, but call it skepticism of the attitude, junior status, vagueness, etc.

Secondly, TRiPPY postings a while ago is legit. She was a SEGA community manager until last January for several years and a known SEGA diehard and NiGHTS fans, who runs the biggest NiGHTS fan site on the internet.

Thirdly, no reason to jump the gun about anything yet. The game will be playable at E3 confirmed, so you can expect a lot more impressions and gameplay videos there. Hell, I'll try my best to take a video and leave some in-depth impressions around then.

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Dr. Eggman has harnessed the power of six menacing creatures known as the Deadly Six, but when the Deadly Six rise up against their master, Sonic has to unite with his arch nemesis in order to take on the new enemies head-to-head. Using his dynamic new parkour moves and improved Colour Powers, Sonic must run, jump and race through a variety of ever changing terrains in order to defeat the Deadly Six.

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