[TimmiT]

Supposedly the Spanish Sonic fansite went through the files of an early copy of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (I can confirm that copies of the game are being sold early as I got it myself today), and among the files was a folder with textures for the Team Fortress 2 characters Pyro, Spy and Heavy:

assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_heavyboat_parts_spec.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_heavyboat_parts_norm.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_cp_green_diff.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_heavyboat_parts_diff.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_litsphere-chrome_diff.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_heavyboat_diff.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_heavyboat_spec.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_pyrocar_spec.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_wheel_norm.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_wheel_spec.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_wheel_diff.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_pyrocar_diff.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_cp_orange_diff.tga.texture ssets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_spyplane_spec.tga.texture assets/default/characters/teamfortress/sourceimages/tf2_spyplane_diff.tga.texture

http://www.sonicparadise.net/2012/11...all-stars.html

They're not playable in the Xbox 360 version, so it looks like they'll be exclusive to the PC version of the game. They also found out that Segata Sanshiro makes a cameo(s?) in the game and that the final unlockable character is called Segabot. Also files for Alex Kidd (who isn't playable), Football Manager and Shogun: Total War were found.

There is currently no release date for the PC version, so hopefully it won't be like with Renegade Ops and Sonic CD where SEGA where there is a lot of confusion about when it will actually get released. This also wouldn't be the first time that a Valve character is playable in a SEGA game, as Gordon Freeman was playable in the PC version of Renegade Ops: http://store.steampowered.com/app/99300/

Here is a trailer for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for those who don't know what it's like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tjeDF-_nPE

[Takao]

So the only platforms that won't get some form of exclusive content are the Sony ones. Hirai am crai.

[Snacks the sober sea lion]

Hat promo tie-in code.

Now that we have the obligatory hat joke out of the way:

Why spy? Heavy is a no-brainer though, he's in everything.

[Weenerz]

If this is true, and the game has online multiplayer, I might want it.

[Lyphen]

Sure, I'll buy a PS3, Vita and PC copy. :(

[Rhomega Beta]

Definitely getting the PC version.

[TimmiT]

If this is true, and the game has online multiplayer, I might want it.

Steve Lycett said that the PC version will have online multiplayer. The game is also really good IMO.

[Brofield]

I...honestly don't know what to make of this. Am I to be this incredibly surprised? This seem so out of left field...

[Papytendo]

So, steamworks I presume?

[SalsaShark]

oh my god this would be amazing

[TucoBenedictoPacifico]

I know that's not what the topic is about but I have to ask... Is this game any good?
I never heard of it before and I have a vague memory of someone talking poorly of what I think was the previous title in this series.

[The Grim Heaper]

I guess this makes up for no Kiryu... Heavy is definitely a favorite character of mine.

Very interested to see if this is true now!

[B-Dex]

So Pyro is in the car, Heavy is in the Boat, and when you turn into a plane you become the Spy. Pretty awesome exclusive if it pans out.

[KojiKnight]

Now if only the game is good, I might purchase it.

[DMPrince]

Hats you say

[Rhomega Beta]

I know that's not what the topic is about but I have to ask... Is this game any good? I never heard of it before and I have a vague memory of someone talking poorly of what I think was the previous title in this series.

It's not even out yet, but the first game was a great kart racer.

[TimmiT]

So, steamworks I presume?

SEGA's PC games have always been Steamworks in the past few years, so yes.

I know that's not what the topic is about but I have to ask... Is this game any good? I never heard of it before and I have a vague memory of someone talking poorly of what I think was the previous title in this series.

The previous title of the game was pretty good, though I do think this sequel is a lot better.

[nintendoman58]

Ok, I was thinking about getting the Wii U version but this...

This just seals the deal.

[PJX]

It's not even out yet, but the first game was a great kart racer.

Best racing game this gen.

[Metalic]

That would kick ass !

[Takao]

Sure, I'll buy a PS3, Vita and PC copy. :(

I was thinking about getting the Vita version, but absolutely no footage of that SKU is putting me off getting it. Exclusive content everywhere else isn't helping either.

[sn00zer]

FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK yeah!
loved the first, one of those games with great mechanics in unpolished wrapping paper

[IceDoesntHelp]

So the only platforms that won't get some form of exclusive content are the Sony ones. Hirai am crai.

What about Nintendo...oh wait Mii's right?

[L00P]

no hats no buy

[Dusk Golem]

This isn't a rumor, it is real as all the data was found on the disc, among other things.

[Lulubop]

If this is true, and the game has online multiplayer, I might want it.

It does.

Edit: I'm pretty sold on this, though I do worry about the PC community.

[Professor Beef]

My laptop can't run this. :(

[Thoraxes]

Will buy if there is a Sonic hat for the Scout and Tails tail+ears for the Engy.

[Ridley327]

What about Nintendo...oh wait Mii's right?

Wii U version has a couple of extra modes, centering around Super Monkey Ball and Shinobi.

[Madrugador]

The first game was a shitty port on PC (at least with AMD hardware).

I'm sorry Sega but I won't buy this for more than $10.

[Zomba13]

Hat promo tie-in code. Now that we have the obligatory hat joke out of the way: Why spy? Heavy is a no-brainer though, he's in everything.

If we don't get Sonic TF2 items and this ends up being true I will be very mad and/or cry myself to sleep.

If true I'll get the PC version (if it has online multi this time around). If not I'll get the WiiU one.

[Dusk Golem]

The first game was a shitty port on PC (at least with AMD hardware). I'm sorry Sega but I won't buy this for more than $10.

They have put a lot more effort into the PC version this time.

[akilshohen]

And that's how you get bought on pc!

[Rush2thestart]

Wii U version offers more content so I'm getting that. I'll buy this on a Steam sale.

[Dog Problems]

I might actually get this if it ends up being true.

[PaulLFC]

What could the Football Manager stuff be? It has no characters to speak of, unless it's a football car or something.

[Piers]

As long as we get the announcement "MISSION BEGINS IN 3, 2, 1..." at the start of the race.

Edit: I'm going to assume that the 'all-star' move will predictably be the Medic uber-charging the current member.
It's also a nice touch that they borrow a class from each role - i.e., attack (pyro), defend (heavy) and support (spy), assuming this does turn out to be true.

[1-D_FTW]

The first game was a shitty port on PC (at least with AMD hardware). I'm sorry Sega but I won't buy this for more than $10.

Maybe it was. But from a graphical POV, if you had an Nvidia/Intel combo, you could run 1080P 3D @ 60fps with not much more than a calculator for a GPU/CPU combo.

[Shadow Hog]

Will buy if there is a Sonic hat for the Scout and Tails tail+ears for the Engy.

Please, there's only one thing the Engineer needs, and that's Eggman's glorious mustache.