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Sonic and the Black Knight Confirmed, To Be Released Spring 2009

Akira_EX | July 21, 2008 | Press Release | Wii

In a press release sent out today by Sega, the game publisher has confirmed what was the purported cover story for the September 2008 issue of Nintendo Power. Sonic and the Black Knight, the newest adventure for the blue hedgehog, will be Wii-exclusive, with a release sometime in the Spring of 2009.

Sonic and the Black Knight will be the second game in the "storybook series", with the first game being Sonic and the Secret Rings, which brought the blue blur into the world of Arabian Nights. Sonic and the Black Knight will bring Sonic into presumably King Arthur's tale, questing to become the ultimate knight and save the medieval world. The game will be developed by Sonic Team Japan. The profile for the game on Sega's website can be found here.

SEGA of Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced Sonic™ and the Black Knight, an all-new Wii-exclusive adventure. Part of the storybook series of games that began with Sonic and the Secret Rings, this new title brings Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight. Using the unique Wii control system, this exciting game will take advantage of both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk to offer an interactive experience that any Sonic fans will love.

Created by Sonic Team in Japan, this innovative game takes Sonic into a medieval world and arms him with a sword to aid in his effort to save the day. Sonic and the Black Knight will provide Sonic fans with an irresistible cast of characters and teach them all what it takes to be a true hero and the ultimate knight. With a series of missions taking place in stunning Arthurian-inspired locations, Sonic and the Black Knight promises to offer a fast-paced adventure that gamers of all ages will enjoy.

“After the success of Sonic and the Secret Rings we’re delighted to announce a second title in the Storybook Series,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe, “Following Sonic on his way to knighthood will excite players of all ages.”

Sonic and the Black Knight, exclusively for the Wii, will be out in Spring 2009.

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canderson | July 21, 2008

Damnit, so is this a sequel to Secret Rings? It's the second title in the Storybook Series, but I really hope it's not a sequel. I liked Secret Rings and I believe Sonic Team went on the right track with that game. This game, just screams 'horrible' IMO because of the *bleeping* sword.

Edit: I'll look into this game anyway. lol
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Magimaster | July 21, 2008

Oh god, what's next? Little Red Riding Sonic? Sega should take a page out of Capcom's book and make a retro Sonic game.
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  Jaw Knee | July 21, 2008
  
  I was thinking Sonic and the Seven Dwarfs but that's just me.
  
  And yeah, the retro effect would be awesome.
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black doom | July 21, 2008

The sword could just be like the genie ring with maybe one or two using it, like a bonus strike after a homing attack. It may be a little out of place but it could still be fairly solid.