Sonic and Sega All Star Racing (with Banjo-Kazooie) / Transformed

[GreenKirby]

EVERYBODY’S Super Sonic Racing… or they soon will be. We’ve just announced a new title coming to PS3, 360, Wii and DS in 2010 - Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing. Check out the trailer:

In a frantic battle to the chequered flag, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing sees Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA. Fan favourites such as Dr. Eggman, Tails, AiAi, Amigo and many more will join Sonic in their custom built vehicles, revving their engines and jostling to stay ahead of the pack. Each character will race around the track in cars, planes, motorbikes, and in AiAi’s case - a banana mobile! Secret short cuts, swift handling and avoiding strategically placed obstacles are certainly the best way to get to the top of the podium.

“Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing is no ordinary racing game. Its huge variety of characters and vehicles, plus the ability to play both online and off set it apart from other games of this type” commented Gary Knight European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe Ltd. “The team have pushed the boundaries on what you would normally expect and created a different and unique party racing title whereby you really can’t take anything for granted!”

And winning is only part of the fun in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing! Each character has a specific All Star move such as Super Sonic, Banana Blitz and Tails Tornado, allowing a quick way for competitors to get back into the race! Power ups and weapons can also be collected around the tracks and used against the opposition to ensure they don’t become a threat to that number one position… Players can battle it out in single or multiplayer mode, allowing up to four friends to race in frantic split-screen action, or up to eight players to compete online in the ultimate racing showdown.

I like this so far. I like how it's coming to be like a mixture of Diddy Kong Racing and Sonic Riders. And odds are it'll take more skill to win in this game than any Mario Kart game. And hoefully, this won't be crushed by reviewers as a Mario Kart ripoff.

Oh boy I already have a wish list of cast for this game:
Knuckles
Shadow
MeeMee
Ristar
Gongon
Vectorman
NiGHTS
Reala
Alex Kidd

EDIT: And if anybody cries about Sonic racing in a car: The Sonic Drift series anyone?

 

[The Halloween Captain]

I like this so far. I like how it's coming to be like a mixture of Diddy Kong Racing and Sonic Riders. And odds are it'll take more skill to win in this game than any Mario Kart game. And hoefully, this won't be crushed by reviewers as a Mario Kart ripoff.

Oh boy I already have a wish list of cast for this game:
Knuckles
Shadow
MeeMee
Ristar
Gongon
Vectorman
NiGHTS
Reala
Alex Kidd

EDIT: And if anybody cries about Sonic racing in a car: The Sonic Drift series anyone?

You do realize that Sonic would probably be faster and more useful if he just did the race on foot, right?

That's why everyone complains whenever Shadow gets on a motorcycle - all the missions tend to be easier on foot, and he always runs faster than the vehicle.

Racing games don't make sense when one of the racers is supposed to be the Flash.

 

[GreenKirby]

Of course I know Sonic is faster on foot.

But seriously, how broken would it be if Sonic ran at top speed (which is the speed of sound) A speed no other character can reach

It wouldn't be fun as everyone would wind up playing only as Sonic.

 

[Lovely]

Where the heck is Arle at Arle Nadja? She's a great Sega character from Puyo Puyo. D;

I wounder if this game would be better than Super Star Tennis? Next spinoff I want to see some Sega characters fighting like Smashbros wise. ^_^;

 

[Darkslash]

I wounder if this game would be better than Super Star Tennis? Next spinoff I want to see some Sega characters fighting like Smashbros wise. ^_^;

Then we would have Smashbros Vs. *insert Sega fighting game here*

Then Capcom comes and then we have one of the greatest video games ever.

 

[The Halloween Captain]

Of course I know Sonic is faster on foot.

But seriously, how broken would it be if Sonic ran at top speed (which is the speed of sound) A speed no other character can reach

It wouldn't be fun as everyone would wind up playing only as Sonic.

It wouldn't be at all broken if all the characters had mechs that could reach the speed of sound. In fact, it would be both ideal and awesome.

Sonic would just be the in the lightest weight class, with the highest acceleration and speed.

 

[tirkaro]

Since this is a racing game, I demand Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Virta Racing rep.

And hell, put in that guy from OutRun as well.

 

[LLDL]

I'll play sonic r any day over this

 

[kr3wman]

Sonic R was the shiiit.

literally.

 

[tirkaro]

Here's the trailer, for those who still can't find it.

Just for the complete hell of it, here's my wishlist:

Sonic (Sonic)
Tails (Sonic)
Knuckles (Sonic)
Eggman (Sonic)
Shadow (Sonic)
Amy (Sonic)
Amigo (Samba de Amigo)
Aiai (Super Monkey Ball)
Vectorman (Vectorman)
NiGHTS (NiGHTS into dreams)
Reala (NiGHTS into dreams)
Alex Kidd (Alex Kidd)
Beat (Jet Set Radio)
Gum (Jet Set Radio)
Ryo Hazuki (Shenmue)
Akira Yuki (Virtua Fighter)
Hornet (Daytona USA)
Ferrari guy (OutRun)
Ulala (Space Channel 5)
Jack Cayman (MadWorld)
Zombie(House of the dead)
Arle Nadja (Puyo Puyo)
Centurion (Altered beast)
Taro (Rent-a-hero)
Grace (Fighting Vipers)
Gillius Thunderhead (Golden Axe)


Anyway, Sega makes badass racing games, so you can tell I'm pretty hyped for this.

 

[Knyaguy]

All I want is Ray the flying squirrel. He was my favourite when I played SegaSonic the Hedgehog.

 

[ZMan]

segata sanshiro better be in this ****. i would be ill as **** if segata jumped out of his car just to judo flip someone in the car next to him

and the guy who composed sonic r's sountrack better be writing music for this ish.

"can you feel the sunshine, again!"

 

[SpongeBathBill]

Here's the trailer, for those who still can't find it.

Just for the complete hell of it, here's my wishlist:

Sonic (Sonic)
Tails (Sonic)
Knuckles (Sonic)
Eggman (Sonic)
Shadow (Sonic)
Amy (Sonic)
Amigo (Samba de Amigo)
Aiai (Super Monkey Ball)
Vectorman (Vectorman)
NiGHTS (NiGHTS into dreams)
Reala (NiGHTS into dreams)
Alex Kidd (Alex Kidd)
Beat (Jet Set Radio)
Gum (Jet Set Radio)
Ryo Hazuki (Shenmue)
Akira Yuki (Virtua Fighter)
Hornet (Daytona USA)
Ferrari guy (OutRun)
Ulala (Space Channel 5)
Jack Cayman (MadWorld)
Zombie(House of the dead)
Arle Nadja (Puyo Puyo)
Centurion (Altered beast)
Taro (Rent-a-hero)
Grace (Fighting Vipers)
Gillius Thunderhead (Golden Axe)


Anyway, Sega makes badass racing games, so you can tell I'm pretty hyped for this.

Huh, b&w Jack in a colour game eh? That could be kind of interesting. Or ugly

 

[Jimnymebob]

I first thought this was a joke thread when I read the title.
I then realised it was a thread for a new Sonic game, and it dawned on me that it was real XD.

However, if it uses the Wii Wheel, and doesn't have ridiculous waggle mechanics that most SEGA games have then it'd be cool.

And I'd be happy if Alex Kidd got in, but would cry if any reference to the Werehog (not that I don't like him, he's just run his course).

 

[GreenKirby]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/driving/sonicandsegaallstarsracing/images/0/1/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TscjFq37x3Q

Say hello to Knuckles, Beat, Billy Hatcher, and Alex Kidd.

 

[KROE]

Lmao! now this is some pretty interesting stuff, If this does have any chance of coming out. I hope it's tight. It'd be a nice Hott new touch =3

 

[justaway12]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/driving/sonicandsegaallstarsracing/images/0/1/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TscjFq37x3Q

Say hello to Knuckles, Beat, Billy Hatcher, and Alex Kidd.

Ai Ai and Samba da Amigo too.

I'm so excited for Alex Kidd :o

 

[GreenKirby]

NiGHTS "accidentally" confirmed for this game. WOOT!

-One guy apparently reads forums and is in charge of bugging the developers to put in as many SEGA fanboy stuff in as they can. They think about the main characters, the characters who would be cool or awesome to play as and fan requests. Ristar a shoe-in?
-Characters not put into Tennis they wished were in: Huge list; Originally planned 108 characters into Superstar Tennis. (XD) Knuckles only example though.
- Design and art style Go for newer and old Sonic, they like them to clash a little with the originals and newer ones. They said the last one they used Green Hill, and they can't do the same thing again, so they thought what was the next remembered stage like that; Seaside Hill.
-They approached the game with their "Sunshine" Engine, and build the game from the ground-up and think what they want from the game and what the fans want and build.
-Talk about it being compared to Mario Kart. They said they didn't try to, they tried to make it like Outrun, so it's more like Outrun than Mario Kart.
-Weapons weren't initially planned and put in later for more varied matches.
-Based it more on Sonic R than Riders or Drift.
-Accidentally confirmed NiGHTS, and apparently they went to the biggest NiGHTS fansite and asked what they wanted from the game, and tried to please them, they like to put in characters to please all the fans, but they can't put in everyone.
-Chose Big on a tiny bike because it was kinda' cool.
-Say they try to balance type of characters, like have enough females or recent characters or retro characters or famous characters or cult characters; and make a varied and awesome cast.
-For the Vehicles, they made most of them, but sometimes Sonic Team or SEGA or sometimes the original designers of the characters even made the vehicles for the game!
-ONLINE CONFIRMED FOR WII!!!
-Richard Jacques working on the soundtrack for Superstar Racing, original music in along with some surprises...
-Apparently in October they are going to reveal some character that the developer wishes he had that characters vehicle. Also someone drives a tractor...? o.o
-They apparently are planning to make more Superstar Games after this, some game decisions they choose but sometimes SEGA asks them to make a game. Also some characters they have to talk with the developers because some developers like to put them, "In-Character" so they have to make sure they don't displease the makers.
-SEGA Superstar Brawl confirmed...? XD Nah, they are interested in making a fighting game.
-Fan Requests: Ristar (asked twice), Opa-Opa, Vectorman, Reala, Jackal, Phantasy Star Online racing course, Metal Sonic, Mario (XD), Outrun Girlfriend (the developers rip on this guy that she would be useless and ***** slap people), Kintobor, Axel from Street of Rage in a SWAT Car (freaking awesome the developer says), Mephiles, Landee from Sehnmue, Ryu in a Forklift Truck (they both seem to laugh at this... hmn?), and they hint at the end of this list some of these series and suggestions may already be in (8D). (Of course as we learned from Brawl, not all of them will obviously be in

Listen to it from the live recording with some lag here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NQQYY58X

 

[Ninja Kirby Nick!]

YES.

I played Sonic Racing on the Gamecube, and I thought of how awesome it was...

To have another one coming!? total epicness :D!

 

[freeman123]

I hope you can play as the dwarf from Golden Axe, a zombie from House of the Dead, and Ecco the Dolphin.

YES.

I played Sonic Racing on the Gamecube, and I thought of how awesome it was...

To have another one coming!? total epicness :D!

What is Sonic Racing? Are you talking about Sonic R or Sonic Riders?

 

[★Malik★™]

sonic riders was sweet.

 

[GreenKirby]

Sega is literaily making a game out of the speculation

I’ve seen lots of speculation on the forums about what yet-to-be-revealed characters could be in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing. Rather than just come out and say it, I thought it would be fun to make a game out of it!

Here’s how it works. I’ve got a phrase that will give you a hint as to who the next character is. Every day (Monday - Friday), we’ll re-post the phrase with 2 of the letter blanks filled in. Figure out the phrase, then figure out what it means!

I’ll be posting the phrase updates on our SEGA and Sonic Facebook pages, as well as the SEGA Twitter feed and the Sonic & SEGA All-Star Racing forums. Become a fan/follower there to keep up with the latest letters!

Here is the phrase with the first two letters filled in:

O _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _
_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
C _ _ _ _ _
_ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ __

http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2009/08/31/sonic-sega-all-stars-racing-hint-countdown/#more-2612

Well I'm stumped.

 

[Corka Cola]

Mario Kart Wii will still own this because it's a more recognizable series, and has characters everyone can enjoy!!

 

[Lovely]

Mario Kart Wii will still own this because it's a more recognizable series, and has characters everyone can enjoy!!

Didn't anyone tell you that bashing get's you no where, only make more problems? We wouldn't know if this series would be better because this game isn't out yet. My thought's, Sega has failed nearly every spinoff games that's out, I have my worries for this game because of that. And Arle's not in this game. T_T

 

[freeman123]

Mario Kart Wii will still own this because it's a more recognizable series, and has characters everyone can enjoy!!

Yeah, but if this game ends up not sucking, it could potentially be better than Mario Kart Wii. Imagine being able to play a kart racer without friend codes and voice chat.

 

[GreenKirby]

And that the items probably won't be as cheap. And it'll probably take more skill than any MK game.

 

[Jimnymebob]

Hmmm..... Alex Kidd seems to be driving the Sukopako Motorbike (or however the heck you say the thing).

Knuckles and Alex Kidd are enough for me to buy it- just throw in Axel Stone or/and Blaze Fielding and everythings golden.

 

[GreenKirby]

Here's an update to the hint:

O-----S
I-
R---
V---
D-----
M-----
M--
A----R
C-----
--
R-----Y

Best guess I've seen so far is "Objects In Rear View Dragon Mirror May Appear Closer in Reality", implying Ryo from Shenmue.

http://www.tssznews.com/2009/09/08/rumor-alert-is-ryo-the-next-asr-character/

 

[freeman123]

That would be unexpected if they added Ryo as a playable character.

They should add Seaman as a playable character. That would be hilarious.

 

[freeman123]

There are rumors that there are going to be console exclusive characters for this game. PS3 is supposed to get Ratchet and Clank and 360 may have someone from Rare or Fable. I haven't heard anything about Wii. Mario maybe?

 

[smash brawl player 99021]

Woulda been better if AiAi was in a Monkey Ball thingy :/

 

[GreenKirby]

That's his 'invincibility' in this game. :O

Ryo CONFIRMED!

 

[GreenFox]

I'd just rather play MKWii sonic ripoffs in my opinion are never very good.

 

[tirkaro]

That's his 'invincibility' in this game. :O

Ryo CONFIRMED!

>Ryo being awesome

Also, Wii's exclusive character should be Captain Falcon

I'd just rather play MKWii sonic ripoffs in my opinion are never very good.

Enjoy your cheap AI and broken items then.

 

[Dai Tian]

Holy jeebus it's Ryo. Wonder who else will make the cut. We need Vectorman... we need someone from Gunstar Heroes and Streets of Rage... I don't care how funny it'd be, we need Joe Musashi.

 

[Thrillhouse-vh.]

SEGA hasn't forgotten about Shenmue!

They haven't forgotten about Toejam & Earl either....
http://www.seganerds.com/2009/10/06/toejam-earl-were-planned-for-sonic-sega-all-stars-racing/
.... but unfortunately, they couldn't get the rights. Lame.

 

[Mic_128]

-Apparently in October they are going to reveal some character that the developer wishes he had that characters vehicle. Also someone drives a tractor...? o.o

Sounds spot on.

 

[CodeBlack]

They haven't forgotten about Toejam & Earl either....
http://www.seganerds.com/2009/10/06/toejam-earl-were-planned-for-sonic-sega-all-stars-racing/
.... but unfortunately, they couldn't get the rights. Lame.

Nooooooo!

Crud.

 

[freeman123]

Apparently the console exclusive characters are going to be DLC. That makes me worried that Wii is going to get screwed and not have an exclusive character, since few Wii games have DLC and there was no mention of Wii getting an exclusive character in Sega's leaked press conference notes.

 

[Lord Viper]

☆ Nintendo better get someone from Puyo Puyo. )=< ☆