Dead Prince
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and Nintendo can fix Sonic for them.
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Nintendo snags publishing and distribution duties for the next 3 Sonic titles
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and Nintendo can fix Sonic for them.
From what I hear, the sales (or lack thereof) of Generations PC were enough to kill future PC prospects regardless of this news.
Basileus777
Member
It means no PC Sonic unless the exclusivity only applies to consoles.
Sigh...it's a glorious dream.
Hero of Legend
Member
Give me THIS
Stop giving me stupid ass racing games and fucking olympic bullshit
Hey, I know that box, the person who made that did a really good job.
and kirby saves the day...after unleashing evil into the world
The last two were damn fun and there's nothing else like it on the market.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
? Sonic Generations was awesome and the engine the Sonic games run on right now seems ridiculously good.
Palette Swap
Member
It had an amazing relative performance and a great absolute one but it still looks like a hell of a gamble. I don't imagine Sega not releasing games on PC and PS360 in favor of an ailing console out of the goodness of their heart.
RobbieNick
Junior Member
Colors and Generations. Both great Sonic titles.
Just_myles
Member
Ken Masters said:
and that's so
llllllaaaaaaaaaammmee
haha nice reference.
I'm excited. I have a wii U.
Karsticles
Member
"Nintendo doesn't do anything to work with third parties"
"Ugh, we didn't mean you should work with Sega!"
"Ugh, we didn't mean you should work with Sega!"
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
I hate the attitude some of you have regarding Sonic. :|
"Do Sonic games even sell well?"
Yes. Each game sells a million minimum. Sonic is in the Top 20 Best Selling franchises this generation
"Has there even been a good Sonic game lately?"
Yes. Sonic had a rouge few years from 2002-2008 and we act like he's awful. Since 2008, we had Unleashed (considered decent, amazing day time levels), Sonic 4 Episode 1 (considered good, good reviews), Sonic Colors (considered great, great reviews), Generation (Considered great, good reviews), Sonic and All Stars Racing (considered good, great reviews), Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed (considered great, great reviews), and Sonic 4 Episode 2 (considered decent, decent reviews)
Sonic hasn't had a bad game in a long time, stop acting like he's a dead franchise. He still sells millions and makes great games.
I kind of fear that when Lost Worlds continues the trend of good Sonic games, we'll see all the praise go to Nintendo "FINALLY A GOOD SONIC GAME, NINTENDO MUST HAVE BEEN INVOLVED! NINTENDO SAVED SONIC!". We're already seeing some comments like that in this thread, hoping Nintendo influences the game and someone saying "Nintendo will fix Sonic for them." Sega can make good games themselves, and Sega already fixed Sonic themselves.
"Do Sonic games even sell well?"
Yes. Each game sells a million minimum. Sonic is in the Top 20 Best Selling franchises this generation
"Has there even been a good Sonic game lately?"
Yes. Sonic had a rouge few years from 2002-2008 and we act like he's awful. Since 2008, we had Unleashed (considered decent, amazing day time levels), Sonic 4 Episode 1 (considered good, good reviews), Sonic Colors (considered great, great reviews), Generation (Considered great, good reviews), Sonic and All Stars Racing (considered good, great reviews), Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed (considered great, great reviews), and Sonic 4 Episode 2 (considered decent, decent reviews)
Sonic hasn't had a bad game in a long time, stop acting like he's a dead franchise. He still sells millions and makes great games.
I kind of fear that when Lost Worlds continues the trend of good Sonic games, we'll see all the praise go to Nintendo "FINALLY A GOOD SONIC GAME, NINTENDO MUST HAVE BEEN INVOLVED! NINTENDO SAVED SONIC!". We're already seeing some comments like that in this thread, hoping Nintendo influences the game and someone saying "Nintendo will fix Sonic for them." Sega can make good games themselves, and Sega already fixed Sonic themselves.
dragonflys545
Member
Guess Sega can't afford to make games for next gen.
Sonic Generations was fantastic. It's up there with Trine 2 and the Mario games as the best platformers available right now, IMO.
lol, "namco-bandai doesn't count nintendo is paying for that". i bet soon it'll be "capcom doesn't count either". the only one that counts is EA to people apparently.
It's easy to be excited, the last two games, Colors and Generations, both were excellent games.
Whatever, I'm okay with this and all hype!
Completely agree. And even then I wouldn't consider this a megaton. The series is nowhere near as relevant as it was years ago.
Harsh bro, but they must be pushing their priorities on something else given that they didn't fund Bayonetta 2 and are working on an exclusive contract for Sonic.
I was never too big a fan of sonic since I never enjoyed the first 2 games, and I typically detest third party exclusives, but I honestly don't care if Sonic is exclusive to the wiiU.
Its not going to be its saving grace or anything but it seems like Nintendo is atleast taking the proper actions by moneyhatting Sega, because I don't think their first party output would have been enough to save the wiiU.
I think you might be partially right, they are probably transitioning into becoming a Pc-centric dev doing some contract work on the side and offering console exclusives.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Has the Op ever been so wrong?
Senor Kami
Banned
This is about as exciting as hearing news about Barbie or Cartoon Network based titles.
TreasureHunterG
Banned
It should have been like this ever since the GameCube.
David Lo Pan
Banned
How ironic. Sega was once Nintendo's worst nightmare. Now Sega is Nintendo's messiah. Back in the NES days Nintendo had its foot on Sega's neck, now Nintendo has a slobbering love affair with Sega. Interesting times ahead folks. Sega stands to profit from this more that Nintendo. The most this will do for Nintendo is sell more WiiU systems. If Sonic the Lost World turns out to be a pristine Sonic title then I'll buy a WiiU along with Bayonetta 2.
This strategy will jump start the WiiU's slump, but will can Nintendo sustain the momentum after November 2013? The Xbox 360 is still the best selling console in the U.S. and the rumored $99 Xbox 360 releasing later this year makes a steep hill for Ninty to climb. I find it difficult to believe that Nintendo will substantially sway U.S. and EU gamers away permanently with some Sonic games, Luigi, Pikmin and HD remakes. In Japan yes, everywhere else, nope.
This strategy will jump start the WiiU's slump, but will can Nintendo sustain the momentum after November 2013? The Xbox 360 is still the best selling console in the U.S. and the rumored $99 Xbox 360 releasing later this year makes a steep hill for Ninty to climb. I find it difficult to believe that Nintendo will substantially sway U.S. and EU gamers away permanently with some Sonic games, Luigi, Pikmin and HD remakes. In Japan yes, everywhere else, nope.
I agree to a point. I think they are trying to build up a huge group of unique titles, to help sell you on the console. Alright we have Zelda, Mario etc, but that not enough, how bout Bayo 2? oh that not good, how about the next three Sonic games? ooh STILL not enough? well I know you guys like SMT, and you like Fire Emblem, how about a game with BOTH? and throw in brawl.
I think they are trying to supplement their lack of a huge crazy platform pusher with enough good games to tip you into wanting to pick it up. That is to say if Mario 3D and Mario Kart won't be.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Nintendo could still buy their console studios and franchises. PC development is quite separate anyways and doesn't even use the Sega franchises. Or the Sega name, the studios are put forefront there.
friskykillface
Banned
Sonic Generations 2 and/or Sonic Adventure 3 would be huge, i want it
do it Nintendo + Sega, Nintenda or Segtendo
do it Nintendo + Sega, Nintenda or Segtendo
MisterHero
Super Member
This a fresh direction to go in. However, the risk is greater now that Nintendo's putting their label on a new Sonic. I really really hope this pays off through the games' quality.
crooked spin
Member
How is this a great deal for Nintendo? Marketing and publishing a game is a huge expense... committing to 3 of them might be a bad business decision. Congrats to Sega, though.
Lightning Lord
Banned
Isn't that the point?
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
As said in the N-Direct thread, would love to see Mario Kart U development colaborated with Sumo Digital and make a Transformed. Doubt it'll happen, but Nintendo needs to step it up with Mario Kart.
Had no idea wrestling games sold a lot.From that ubisoft thread
Winterfang
Banned
Give me THIS
Stop giving me stupid ass racing games and fucking olympic bullshit
It wouldn't be an adventure game without the stupid ass racing games and Olympic bullshit. Mini games, versus, Chao raising etc...
The Adventure games where about variety.
their latest games were Yakuza 5 & Binary Domain.
nephilimdj
Member
Actually isnt it about the same, 1.8million generations march last year for ps3 and 360. Sure sold a bit more since then.
Compared to 1million colors.
Still weird, after generations would think Sega would go multiplatform again.
shaowebb
Member
You are apparently Blind. Since Sonic Colors all of the full physical release games have done well and been good. Sonic Colors, Sonic Generations, Sonic All Star Racing, Sonic All Star Racing Transformed, and every Mario/Sonic game has been well received and were all fun. Colors, Generations and the racing games were especially great games honestly.
Sorry guy, but you're out of the loop and the old "sonic is terrible" meme died a few years back. Most you can do is complain about Sonic 4 at this point. Other than it Sonic has been back for awhile. Deal with it.
Yep
That's what I'm most sad about...no 1080p 60fps Sonic.
Curious for details on the new game.
Winterfang
Banned
Sega has a Treyarct/IW deal with Sonic. Generation was done with Unleashed Team, this one is probably by the Colors team.
I'm fucking Jealous. Maybe there's space for a Wii U as a secondary console.
I'm pretty excited! Colors, Generations and All Stars Racing Transformed were all great games.
Colors sold 1.85 million units within the first 2 months of release, it's no doubt at even more now. Sonic All Stars Racing sold the best on the Wii U too. So no, it's not about the same.
Colors sold 1.85 million units within the first 2 months of release, it's no doubt at even more now. Sonic All Stars Racing sold the best on the Wii U too. So no, it's not about the same.