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Sonic has been the star in 60 games and he's had cameos in over 150 games. Everything from racing to adventure games the mascot of Sega has done it all. The big question is what are the top 5 Sonic games and where does Sonic 3D Blast fall on the list?
Gamefly is having an under $20 used game blowout. The big question is what games should gamers pick up now? Some of the better games include Duke Nukem Forever for $10, Brink for $10, Epic Mickey for $12.99, and Red Faction Armageddon for $12.99. La Noire for $19.99 and Shadows of the Damned for $17.99 are too good to pass up on. The biggest question is when will gamers have time to play all these games?
Fun Wii games are often ignored on account of their colorful box art or status as a downloadable title. Plenty of games on Nintendo's current console would make stellar additions to any gamer's library, you just have to give them a chance.
Sega just released their 2010 financial report,showing that they did fairly well last year. The reports also gave us sales details for Sonic Colors and Vanquish.
BrightHub writer David Sanchez tackles the final zone in Sonic Colors in this exclusive progress journal. What's the final verdict on the blue hedgehog's latest 3D title as a whole?
"A lot of people were disappointed with the way Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 turned out. Sure, there were a few gamers that appreciated Sega’s attempt to take the blue hedgehog back to his speedy sidescrolling glory days, but others were not as amused. If you were looking forward to playing a retro Sonic title and didn’t get what you wanted with Sonic 4, then there’s a major solution to your blues: Sonic Colors on the Nintendo DS. This fast-paced sidescrolling platformer is a great addition..."
BrightHub's David Sanchez invites you to come along for the ride as he plays through Sonic Colors in this gaming travelogue. Check out his impressions of the Aquarium Park and Asteroid Coaster stages of the game.
Late 2010 saw Sonic the Hedgehog going back to his sidescrolling roots in both Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 and Sonic Colors for the Nintendo DS. Meanwhile, the Wii version of Sonic Colors provided the most satisfying 3D outing for the blue blur in years. Was 2010 the year of the hedgehog?
BrightHub gives you five more gift ideas for the holiday season with the conclusion to the Nintendo Wii gift buyer's guide for the 2010 holiday season.
BrightHub's adventure with Sonic Colors continues as writer David Sanchez explores the ethereal Starlight Carnival and beautiful Planet Wisp zones in the third entry of this exclusive gaming travelogue.
"Sonic Colors for DS is basically the latest entry in the Sonic Rush franchise, meaning it's a straight-up 2D Sonic platformer. This iteration adds a Super Mario Galaxy-esque vibe and cool new power-ups, but it still has the same conflicting gameplay that litters the franchise."
BrightHub's David Sanchez runs loops around donuts, speeds over gingerbread men, and enjoys a scenic view full of candy canes, lollipops, and frosting as he plays through Sweet Mountain in Sonic Colors in this latest entry of Road Journal.
"Sonic the Hedgehog is currently undergoing something of a renaissance. After several attempts, Sega has finally started listening to the fans. Just a few months back, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 put the blue blur back into a 2D game. And now we have Sonic Colors. Though the DS version of the game is a side-scrolling platformer akin to the speedy hedgehog’s Genesis outings, Sonic Colors on the Wii is a 3D title that features gameplay that can really only be compared to the daytime aspect o..."
BrightHub's David Sanchez plays through the first world in Sonic Colors and offers his impressions of the game. He also discusses the game's challenge, the storytelling aspect of the game, and the new voice of Sonic.
"As fans know, Sega’s posterchild Sonic went through an identity crisis earlier this year when he tried to find his lineage in the return-to-roots 2D adventure Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. However, some fans feel that this didn’t redeem the series' sullied track record. Who would have thought the modern trappings of the Wii 2D/3D mashup Sonic Colors would manage to stay closer to what made the series so great?"
"There was a time when the word “sonic” was instantly synonymous with Sega’s famous blue hedgehog. Now, whenever I hear that word I either cringe at the thought of playing Sonic and the Black Knight, or I wonder how long it would take to reach the nearest Sonic Drive-In."
"One lament accompanied 2008’s lacklustre Sonic Unleashed more loudly than others – "why can’t Sega ditch the werehog and make the daytime stages into a complete game?" A few years later and in rushes Sonic Colours with all the usual fanfare and expectation around a new 3D Sonic game, except this time – hold on to your spiky hats – it’s true."
"Sonic Colors is the first good game starring Sonic the Hedgehog in 15 years.
A few months ago, long-suffering Sonic fans were pinning their hopes on Sonic the Hedgehog 4, a downloadable game that turned out to be a mess. No one could have guessed that Sonic Colors, which Sega released Tuesday for Wii, would turn out to be the game that saved Sonic’s blue bacon."
"I'm sure you're all aware of that unfortunate day where Sonic went off the rails and landed in a garbage bin. Incorrect footwear for grinding is a serious issue. Instantly hit with the toxic combination of foul odors found within, Sonic somehow became addicted. Addicted to smelling bad.
So let's just ditch the modern history lesson and get straight to the quill-like point of this review - SEGA has figured it out. Sonic Colours isn't just a good game, it's a great game! Italics and everythi..."
"Sonic Colors suffers from some serious bi-polar disorder – when it’s in a good mood, it really loves you, but when it’s in a bad mood, it hates your damn guts. In its happier moments, which outnumber the unhappy moments, the level design is a wonder of flowing ramps and corkscrews, of sprawling multi-tiered stages offering numerous avenues to explore. When it’s feeling cranky, it’s full of cruelly-placed enemies designed to interrupt your blissful speedy trajectory and horrifically cheap deat..."
While we have a Wii review of the latest game in the blue hedgehog series by IGN, Anthony Gallegos gets stuck into the DS version of Sonic Colors. Also scoring it an 8.5/10, it looks like a title which might pave the way to a better future for Sonic.
"Sonic Colors is a dizzying combination of the distantly familiar memories of the first few Sonic titles combined with thoughtful new abilities and mostly well executed level design. There are a few issues that mar an otherwise awesome experience, but those shouldn't stop Sonic fans and Wii owners from grabbing the best Sonic game in 18 years. As a blueprint for the future of SEGA's star, Sonic Colors delivers, and then some."
SEGA is throwing a party and you're all invited! NYC is the place to be for a bash including hands-on time with Sonic Colors and much more of course. Senior Brand Manager of Sonic Colors looks forward to seeing you there.
Nintendo's current home console had quite a showing at this year's E3. With games like Goldeneye 007, Kirby's Epic Yarn, and more launching before the end of 2010, Wii owners are in store for some good gaming within the coming months. These are the top 5 Nintendo Wii games worthy of your preorder deposit right now.
"Since there are literally hundreds of thousands of games out there, it’s no easy task for lead characters to make a lasting impression on the player. Once in a while however, you'll come across a leader that's different. Somehow, that character manages to set himself apart from the others."
The staff of TV and Lust collaborate to bring together a list of some of the great games coming in the fourth quarter this year, and discuss the games they are most anticipating, including Fable III, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Super Scribblenauts.
With Sonic 4 and Sonic Colors both slated for releases later this year, it's hard not to compare the two titles. Which of these Sonic games shows the most promise? And which one looks more fun? Will the retro design of Sonic 4 impress gamers? Or will Sonic Colors provide a true 3D gameplay experience?
At last, some of Japan's biggest publishers have released some of the games that are going to feature at this years annual Tokyo Gameshow. Companies such as Level-5, Sega, Konami, and Tecmo Koei have detailed only some of the games featured this year. Games such as: Dynasty Warriors Online, Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity, and Tongari Boushi to Mahou to Omise (More commonly known as Magician's Quest DS) are only some of the announcees. Check out the source for a full list of confirmations.
"Created by YouTube user MajorDump and using models from artist Dobukera, "Doomsday Zone Part One" shows a fully-animated version of the Doomsday Zone battle back when fights in space were still cool. Not only are the models extremely detailed, they also stay true to the feel of the original Genesis title."
Featuring the fast-paced gameplay that made Sonic Unleashed great and stripping out that title's slow-paced werehog levels, Sonic Colors looks to be a step in the right direction for the Sonic franchise. Will it deliver when it launches this November on the Wii and DS?
The Nintendo DS is easily the most popular handheld on the market right now. With 2010 more than halfway over, gamers are looking at the last few titles set for release before the end of the year. Here are the top 5 Nintendo DS games worth preordering ASAP.
"The fellas and ladies at First 4 Figures are set to release a lovely pack of collectable Sonic figurines. These two inch statues are based on the original Sonic character models and can come seperately, or as a pack of six - containing; Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Metal Sonic and Super Sonic."
The mascot feud between Mario and Sonic has ended, as is apparent by Sega's poor representation of the Blue Blur in recent years. Luckily, the future looks bright for both gaming icons.
Most young male characters are voiced by females in the voice acting industry. This trend has proved true for the newest voice of SEGA's Tails from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Even better is the fact that the voice actress is also very attractive.
"This comfy and warm-looking novelty hat has a chinstrap to keep it stuck on your cranium. No details about its size are known but you might want to put down your pre-order ASAP seeing as Sonic's got quite the fan following nowadays."
"So far we've only heard bits and pieces about the upcoming Wii and DS title, Sonic Colours, but one thing that we do know about is that the game revolves around Sonic using the powers of magical 'wisps.'"
During E3, we spent some time in SEGA's booth with Sonic 4 and Sonic Colors. The games bring two alternate views on how to advance the Sonic series, and both do an excellent job of it. Sonic 4 Episode 1 fiercely adheres to the Sonic side-scrolling DNA, whereas Sonic Colors includes 3D sequences and layered platforming. Our full impressions.
GameZone's James Pikover played Sonic's latest console entry, Sonic Colors for the Wii at E3 2010. With the more kid-friendly art direction, the use of colored Wisps to enhance Sonic's abilities, and varied 3D and 2D levels, will Sega give hope back to it's loyal fan base?
Sonic Colors is speeding to the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS later this year, but playable demos for both versions were available at this year's E3. Check out GamerSyndrome's impressions of the Blue Blur's upcoming games.
The newest upcoming Sonic title for Wii finally has some new gameplay details thanks to Nintendo Power. The key feature of the upcoming game is a Wisp ability system, which will turn Sonic into things like a drill or pure energy to blaze through a stage. Something also interesting to note is the background of the game's creative director.
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