Sega Announce Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II Comes Out 15th May, Reveal Episode Metal

Sega have announced Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II is set to come out from 15th May. PS3 PSN gets it first on 15th for $14.99, as well as Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. Xbox Live gets it on 16th May for 1200 MS Points.

Sega have also announced an exclusive feature for people who own both Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I and Episode II. Metal Lock-On unlocks an exclusive story featuring Metal Sonic. this story is set across 4 acts from Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I and tells the story of what happened to him after Sonic CD.


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Sega Announce Sonic 4 Episode 1 Is Out Now On Windows Phone 7

Sega have announced they have brought Sonic 4: Episode 1 to Windows Phone 7 and they've announced its out now. the game costs $6.99, but there is a free trial.

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Sega Announce A Sonic 4 Dynamic Theme Is Coming To The PS3 On 18th January

Sega have announced a new Sonic 4 Dynamic theme is coming to the PS3 from Tuesday 18th January. the theme will be free for a limited time for Playstation Plus Members, whilst it will be $2.99 for other users. It'll come out first in the USA before coming out shortly afterwards across the EU. The picture, which can be seen bigger by clicking on it, shows a section from Splash Hill Zone. Sonic will run and jump across the level and Dr Eggman will occasionally fly past.

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Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1

Sega have released a new trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. this trailer features in-game footage from all the levels in the game and mostly show Sonic running, jumping, and attacking.

Sega Have Released A New Trailer For The iPhone Version Of Sonic 4 Episode 1

Sega have released a new trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. this trailer is specifically for the iPhone version of the game and shows in-game footage from the device. several snippets of music from the game are played throughout the trailer and the trailer also shows what could be a unique iPhone feature. when Sonic goes through a loop, the screen rotates with him. this has not been shown in trailers of the console versions.

Sega Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For The Mad Gear Level In Sonic 4

Sega have released new screenshots and a trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. these focus on the Mad Gear level, both showing in-game footage from the level. the trailer shows the features of the Mad Gear Level, gears, tubes, steam, etc in action and the screenshots also show these level features.



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Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Sonic 4: Episode 1 Showing The Casino Level

Sega have released a new trailer for Sonic 4: Episode 1 showing the Casino Level. the trailer uses in-game footage to show that the Casino level still has some aspects from the original Casino level and also showing the new additions, like the cards.

Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Sonic 4: Episode 1 Showing Lost Labyrinth Level

Sega have released a new trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. this trailer shows in-game action from the Lost labyrinth level in the game.

Sega Reveal Upcoming iPhone Releases, Including Chu Chu Rocket

Sega have revealed their upcoming iPhone releases. out of all their games, Kingdom Conquest and Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 are new games, whilst Altered Beast, Gunstar Heroes, and Chu Chui Rocket are games that have been released on other platforms. The Upcoming Sega games Are:

Kingdom Conquest


Game Features

• Compete or form alliances with other players from around the world.
• Earn new Items and powerful weapons by defeating beasts in the dungeon-crawling Action Mode, and use these spoils to defeat other players in the strategy-focused Simulation Mode.
• Unlock more than 100 types of collectable monsters like Crimson Gargoyles, Ice Golems, and Dark Steam Knights.
• Synthesize new monsters with skills that can turn the tide in a crucial battle.
• Trade weapons and monsters with other players via the integrated auction house.
• Communicate with alliance members by using the in-game forums.
• Improve chances of success by purchasing resource stones Apple’s micro-payment system. These valuable items can help boost progress in a wide variety of ways: increased resource gathering ability, bigger storage capacity in treasuries, increased life points, etc.

Gunstar Heroes


Game Features:

• 360 Degree Shooting – As you run through the explosive side-scrolling levels, point and fire from any angle, even backwards over your head.
• Loads of Enemies – Carrying two to four weapon types, unleash 10 different attacks on enemies and over 25 Boss battles.
• Two-Player Action – Take on the unfriendly fire of Colonel Red’s army with a friend (Bluetooth required – available only for 2nd generation or better iPhone & iPod touch and 3.x OS).
• Close Quarters Combat – Throwing, sliding and jumping attacks with 14 unique weapons.

Chu Chu Rocket


Game Features:

• Wild Puzzles – Help the ChuChus escape the evil KapuKapus in 145 puzzles spread between Normal, Hard, Special, and Mania difficulty levels.
• 1 to 4 Player Multiplayer Battles – Play free-for-all or in team battle as frantic action ensues across 25 intense multiplayer levels as up to 4 players battle it out via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
• Tons of Game Modes – Beginner and expert ChuChus alike can enjoy cheese-erific game modes including Puzzle, Challenge, and Multiplayer Battle.
• Exclusive iPad Feature – If you thought ChuChu multiplayer was insane before, wait until you try it on the iPad featuring 4player on a single iPad. Push, shove, and flick your way to victory!

Altered Beast


Game Features:

• Power Up – Collect three Spirit Balls to power up and transform into a new Altered Beast in each round: Werewolf, Weredragon, Werebear, Weretiger and a Golden Werewolf.
• Fight Evil – Battle five bosses and 17 demon types with kicks and punches while in human form, and special Altered Beast attacks once you shape shift.
• Two-player Mode – Use Bluetooth Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer to team up with a friend to take Neff down (Bluetooth required – available only for 2nd generation or better iPhone & iPod touch and 3.x OS)
• Altered Beast will be available Fall 2010 for iPhone, and supports 1-2 players (multiplayer via Bluetooth).

Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1


Game Features:

• CLASSIC SONIC STAGES! Race through traditional Sonic Zones rendered in full HD visual quality.
• NEW MOVES! All of Sonic’s classic moves are available, including the newer Homing Attack which will add a new level of control and excitement.
• SPECIAL STAGES RETURN! A staple of the Genesis-era games, the special stages return allowing fans to collect the chaos emeralds and turn into Super Sonic.
• REVAMPED CLASSIC BOSS BATTLES Dr. Eggman returns with new and improved mechas and will go berserk when he accumulates damage.

From USA Sega Blog

Sega Have Released New Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Screenshots And Detail Game Changes

Sega have released new screenshots for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. these screenshots are from the Lost Labyrinth zone and they show two new mechanics. the main mechanic is that Sonic now carries a torch to light up dark areas and the other mechanic is that you can use that torch to light fuses to explode dynamite.

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Sega have also detailed many improvements they have made to the game. Act II from Lost Labyrinth, for example, has been entirely revamped. the torch mechanic has been added, and dynamite, and Sega have confirmed the Minecart is no longer motion controlled.

Sega have also announced that they have changed the running animation for Sonic and they have made the transition from normal feet to blurry feet quicker. Sega have also announced that they have been rebalancing the game, tweaking its difficulty. Sega point to a difficult point in the lost Labyrinth Zone thats now been changed.

From Sega USA Blog

Sega Have Released New Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Screenshots

Sega have released new screenshots for Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1. These screenshots are in-game and from the first level in the game, Splash Hill Zone. The screenshots show many familiar elements of Sonic The Hedgehog gameplay.

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Sega Announce Sonic 4 Will Also Come To iPhone/iPod Touch, It Is Set For A late 2010 Release, And Release New Trailer

Sega have announced that as well as coming out on the PSN, WiiWare, And XBLA, Sonic The Hedgehog 4 will now also come out on the iPhone and iPod Touch. As well as this announcement, Sega have announced that Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 has been delayed until late 2010, citing that they are going to focus on balance, interface, and polish for the delay. Sega also released a new gameplay trailer for Sonic 4, focusing on Splash Hill Zone from Episode 1.



Press Release

SEGA is incredibly happy at the overwhelmingly positive response to Sonic The Hedgehog™ 4 Episode I from both press and fans around the world.  SEGA wants to ensure that we’re delivering the best Sonic experience possible.

With this dedication to quality and the Sonic experience in mind, SEGA has decided to extend the development of the game and will now release Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I in the latter half of 2010. The additional time will allow the Development Team to focus on keeping the game high-quality, continuing tuning and balancing of levels and interface and overall maintaining the kind of polish that an important game like this demands, ultimately providing fans with an unrivalled classic Sonic feel.

SEGA is also pleased to confirm that Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I will be coming to the iPhone and iPod Touch via Apple’s iTunes App Store.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I is developed specifically for the download market and will be available via Microsoft XBLA, Sony PSN, Nintendo WiiWare and the iTunes App Store in late 2010.

Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I

Sega have released new screenshots for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I. these screenshots appear to be from either the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 version of the game. these are in-game screenshots from the first level, Splash Hill Zone, in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I.

Several screenshots appear to show a lock-on feature similar to what was introduced in the 3D Sonic games as a way for Sonic to lock onto enemies/items and then attack them.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I

Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Website Update Reveals That A Old Enemy Will Return

Sega have updated the Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Website and revealed some information about the game. The Intro section has just updated and reveals the game is set straight after Sonic & Knuckles. it has also revealed that after Eggman (aka Dr Robotnick) has gone back to one of his creations and improved on it.

Its unlikely that this creation would be the Death Egg as it has featured heavily in previous games. I Speculate that it could be Metal Sonic (Mecha Sonic), From Sonic CD, been though the intro does say that it Metal Sonic was destroyed.

From Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Website

Sega Reveals Project Needlemouse Is Sonic The Hedgehog 4

Sega has revealed that Project Needlemouse is Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1.
Sega have also launched a new website for Sonic The hedgehog 4 that has many countdown timers on it for when new content will be uploaded to the site.
The Début trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog 4 shows the evolution of 2D sonic from Sonic 1 to Sonic 4 as well as a brief bit of gameplay from the first level of the game, as well as some enemies.
The Trailer and website both reveal the game is coming to XBLA, WiiWare, PSN, and another platform that has yet to be revealed.
A Release date of Summer 2010 was revealed at the end of the trailer.



From USA Sega Blog