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SOnic The Hedgehog 2 (plus assorted DLC) is your XBLA game of the week

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“Sonic The Hedgehog 2” and new content for “Bomberman Live” and “Band of Bugs” heads to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!

Happy Monday!



They’re at it again – Sonic and his two-tailed friend Tails team up to fight Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic The Hedgehog 2.” The newest addition to the SEGA Vintage Collection, “Sonic The Hedgehog 2” is available for download this Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).



With his new Super Spin Dash and Tails the Fox at his side, Sonic is back and better than ever in “Sonic The Hedgehog 2!” Defy gravity in hair-raising loop-de-loops, bounce like a pinball and race like lightning. Play against friends at home or against others over Xbox LIVE® in this classic game.

For more details on “Sonic The Hedgehog 2,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/sonic2xboxlivearcade/



Also, don’t forget to check out the new downloadable content for “Bomberman Live” and “Band of Bugs.” For more details please visit www.xbox.com/livearcade.
 
Nice! Sonic 2 is my favorite Sonic ever, and brings back wonderful memories every time I play it. I was even wearing my Sonic 2 shirt when Mom dropped me off at Software Etc to pick up the game on Sonic 2sday! I remember seeing a commercial for the game the night before on TV. The personal hype I had for this game has yet to be matched by anything.

Will be mine!
 
Its kind of sad that there won't be a release of the Master System version, especially as so many of my childhood gaming hours were spent on it. It was a completely different game and deserves a piece of the action, even if it was the gaming equivalent of the the other guy from 'Wham'.
 
CurseoftheGods said:
I will buy both if that happens. :D
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Same. What I wonder about is how they're going to handle Sonic 3 and Knuckles, if they actually consider it that is. The reason I ask is cause I love the shit out of Sonic 3 and Knuckles.
 
On the one hand, I'm happy as hell to see Sega jump on the XBLA bandwagon in a huge way. On the other hand, I already have Sonic Mega Collection Plus, so I'll pass on this. Now, if they offer Sonic CD for download... :D
Chinner said:
Same. What I wonder about is how they're going to handle Sonic 3 and Knuckles, if they actually consider it that is. The reason I ask is cause I love the shit out of Sonic 3 and Knuckles.
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The best case scenario to me is that Sega offers Sonic 3, S&K and the lock-on material in one package. Cross your fingers and hope that's the case.
 
Yes! Yes! Yes! YES!!!

Can't wait for Sonic 3 and Knuckles!!

later said:
How much does this cost compared to on the wii?
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$5, compared to $8 on Wii. Plus it has online multiplayer. The only problem is that it's Digital Eclipse's emulation software. But considering I liked Sonic 1's emulation on XBLA more than VC's...
 
Sounds like the Leaderboards are purely for scores again. Argh. Time Attack please for Sonic 3. In fact, please put up Sonic 3 & Knuckles TOGETHER and makes us pay 800, or something.
 
Smoothing old sprites is HORRENDOUS

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sionyboy said:
Its kind of sad that there won't be a release of the Master System version, especially as so many of my childhood gaming hours were spent on it. It was a completely different game and deserves a piece of the action, even if it was the gaming equivalent of the the other guy from 'Wham'.
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If only. Seems like everyone has forgotten it even exists, usually going just for the GG version [which is harder, particularly the first boss]
 
Rlan said:
Sounds like the Leaderboards are purely for scores again. Argh. Time Attack please for Sonic 3. In fact, please put up Sonic 3 & Knuckles TOGETHER and makes us pay 800, or something.
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QFT. Fake Sonic 3 ftl.
Rlan said:
If only. Seems like everyone has forgotten it even exists, usually going just for the GG version [which is harder, particularly the first boss]
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Wait, I thought that GG Sonic 2 and MS Sonic 2 were the same game.
 
Rlan said:
Sounds like the Leaderboards are purely for scores again. Argh. Time Attack please for Sonic 3. In fact, please put up Sonic 3 & Knuckles TOGETHER and makes us pay 800, or something.
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That's bullshit. There's basically no reason for me to buy this then.
 
Gowans007 said:
2 PLAYER LIVE CO-OP YES!
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FTL. Doesn't SEEM mention it, only mentions the Sonic 2 Multiplayer mode which was the 3 levels + Special Stage. Doesn't look like you'll be getting Sonic & Tails treatment online. Probably just home only.\

Edit: Oh, it DOES say Coop.. Hmm..

Wait, I thought that GG Sonic 2 and MS Sonic 2 were the same game.
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Essentially, except two major differences:

1. The first boss is a pain in the GG version. Smaller area of that ball coming down, and the ball changes height randomly. MS version you have MUCH more room, and the ball height never changes.

2. For some reason the high speed shoes can only be found in the MS version in one specific place :P
 
Why are Sega being so cunty to the PS3?
First no VF5 online, then no Sonic 1/2 or Streets of Rage 2?
Sega=next gen cunts.
 
Niiiiiiice!!! Still own the cart - so many good times with this game, when friends or family came over and we'd just run through the game in co-op or multiplayer... really good times!

I love what Sega has been doing lately on XBLA with this steady stream of games - which can only mean that Sonic 3 (hopefully straight to Sonic and Knuckles, or both) is next!

InsertCredit said:
Smoothing old sprites is HORRENDOUS

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It's a good thing that we can turn that off in every game, huh?

Not to mention that it usually looks better on-screen in HD than in pics...
 
That's strange, I thought to myself, I havn't received this press release.

I wonder if they send them out a little later for UK press, I say as I casually scan down the page.

Microsoft Office Outlook suddenly chirps up, it makes it's excited bell chime, summoning me to the inbox. I smile with a sort of "heh, right on time, Microsoft" half-smirk across my face.

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By the way guys, I've noticed when I downloaded Streets of Rage II that the game won't let me access to the real game menus, opening movie or title screen. Is there a way to change this?
 
InsertCredit said:
Smoothing old sprites is HORRENDOUS

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I hated the smoothing on the original Sonic on XBLA. What really pissed me off was the fact that even with smoothing off the game is still anti-aliased.
 
Chao said:
By the way guys, I've noticed when I downloaded Streets of Rage II that the game won't let me access to the real game menus, opening movie or title screen. Is there a way to change this?
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No, it's so you can't use cheats.
 
Can we get some DLC to add Knuckles to this game?

In fact, can we get DLC to add EVERY Sonic character to this game? I want to play Sonic 2 as Espio...
 
Good to see Sega are keeping to their 400 points strategy - really hits the sweet spot IMO.

I never played through any Sonic game after completing the original back in the day, so I'll probably pick this up.
 
cjelly said:
No, it's so you can't use cheats.
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That's why I think they should always include a mode that's exactly like the original, title screen/cheats and all, and they can make it incompatible with leaderboards and the like.
But since my suggestion makes so much sense and statisfies everybody, it will probably never happen.
 
cjelly said:
No, it's so you can't use cheats.
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So what if I want to use cheats? I've paid teh monies, I want my cheats o_O.
Wait, does this means that if I download Sonic 2, I won't be able to select stage, access to the edit mode or play as Super Sonic without collecting all emeralds?

Wow, sucks big time. Why does Microsoft hate freedom? :(
 
Anyone know how Co-Op works? Does the guy playing as Tails get his character in the centre of the screen, or does it always follow Sonic?
 
Chao said:
By the way guys, I've noticed when I downloaded Streets of Rage II that the game won't let me access to the real game menus, opening movie or title screen. Is there a way to change this?
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It won't allow it, purely because you might try and get the level select cheats.

If they thought it through a bit more, they could allow you to use the Debug mode once you complete Sonic 2 and make it achievementless in this mode. I also hope that in Streets of Rage 3 when that shows up eventually, you could unlock the ability to play as the Kangaroo or Shiva once you complete the game.

Is there any way to contact the area of Foundation 9 that is doing these to let them know what we'd like in these XBLA games? :\

Also, the Sonic 2 Multiplayer will be more viewable on your system, as the way Multiplayer works in the original, you can 'un-squish' it through emulation:

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