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[Azure Dream]

I bumped an old thread initially because we just had a placeholder packshot, but now that it's been formally announced, we're supposed to put E3 announcements in new threads. So...



http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/06/14/announcing-sonic-free-riders/

To kick off E3 in style, we’re announcing our first Kinect game for Xbox 360 — Sonic Free Riders.

Sonic Free Riders brings full body motion controlled fast-paced boarding action, developed to take full advantage of Kinect for the Xbox 360. You’ll be twisting and turning your way through a range of visually stunning courses in an action-packed Sonic experience unlike any other! Kinect’s unique motion sensor means Sonic Free Riders will see family and friends controlling their fully customizable hover board or bike by twisting, turning, and jumping in an exhilarating race to be first to cross the finish line.

Choosing from one of your favorite Sonic characters or your own avatar, you can reach out and grab a variety of pickups along the course. By throwing, shaking, or swinging your arms to launch your items, you can gain the competitive edge over your rivals in high octane single or multiplayer races.

Sonic Free Riders™

Sonic is speeding onto Kinect™ for Xbox 360® in an action-packed experience unlike any other!

Become your favorite character as you jump on your board and get ready to compete in exhilarating, adrenaline-fueled races against tough competition.

For the first time use full-motion body control to twist and turn your way through a range of visually stunning courses. Hi–octane fun for ‘riders’ of all ages, Sonic Free Riders brings extreme fast-paced boarding action in a main event you won’t want to miss!

Key Features:

• Kinect for Xbox 360 controls – Turn, twist and jump, as you speed your way to the finish line! Use your whole body to take full control of a variety of hoverboards and bikes.
  
• Easy to pick up and play – Fun for all ages! Compete with family and friends in single and multiplayer modes, each with their own unique race rules.
  
• Customization - Customize your board and bike with unlockable gear and unlock upgrades to increase your speed, skills, and special abilities.
  
• Unforgettable Characters – Race as Sonic, Tails, Dr. Eggman and more, including your personal Avatar!
  
• Pick-ups & Weapons – Add even more excitement to each race with item pick-ups! Reach out and grab a variety of rockets, bowling balls, traps and more to knock your rivals off-course. Throw, shake, or swing to launch and give yourself the competitive edge.
  
• Over-the-top Environments – Race through epic settings including sun-drenched resorts, deep winding canyons, glimmering waterfalls and majestic ancient ruins, each with their own unique traps and surprises around every corner.

Listed as part of the Kinect launch line-up during Microsoft's conference:

 

[disappeared]

E3 vindicated.

 

[Azure Dream]

I just realized...

Hi–octane fun for ‘riders’ of all ages,

They did not think this line through.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I just realized...



They did not think this line through.

i don't get it

 

[Monty Mole]

Casuals know who Sonic is. This'll work.

We just need Lara Croft: Tomb Diving next.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Third installment in a terrible franchise that's a spinoff of a terrible franchise, launch title for new peripheral. Colour me skeptical.

 

[lordfroakie]

Yay! We arent force to use Sonic's shitty friends

 

[Azure Dream]

i don't get it

Chris_Hansen_Peeking.gif

 

[Ninja Moomin]

Third installment in a terrible franchise that's a spinoff of a terrible franchise, launch title for new peripheral. Colour me skeptical.

shush.... the lie we have to tell ourselves is that every kinect game is unique and amazing and new

 

[I AM JOHN!]

Where is my gun?

 

[wRATH2x]

Already shit.

 

[samus i am]

I have crow prepared ready to eat if this is a good game.

 

[AranhaHunter]

Third installment in a terrible franchise that's a spinoff of a terrible franchise, launch title for new peripheral. Colour me skeptical.

Sonic is NOT a terrible franchise, well at least not the old school Genesis games.

 

[Azure Dream]

The Japanese website has opened. The first shots aren't flattering.

 

[Azure Dream]

It's at E3, but not for public play apparently. Sega's demonstrated in a glassed-off area.
Gameplay video with dolphin trampoline action

Reminds me of the first game more than Zero Gravity. Somebody will probably gif the swimming parts. No real character surprises in the end-of-race tally.

 

[Azure Dream]

Odd, I can't even find my own thread via Google. Anyway,

2 Player Splitscreen Video

A detailed demo and explanation

Besides the holding the bomb in your hand and throwing it manually, one touch I did like is that as he rode by flowerboxes you can't really travel over, he reached out his hand and snagged rings floating over them. But the way he's talking, and the way the game looks, this is really early, and it's either not going to make Natal launch like they said, or it's not going to get the polish it needs.

 

[KamenSenshi]

I could see this game turning out to be a pretty fun party game ifthey can get the motions right, wont WOW anyone graphically though. With some of the Wiigames going multi im surprised there hasn't been more eye toy stuff going Kinect, like that Sega All Stars game where you can fly as Nights or fight VF characters.

 

[Lan_97]

I actually like the first two games in the series, but I have no desire to control the game with my body, nor does it seem fun.

 

[Diablohead]

I keep thinking those things to the side of sonic's hoverboard are MAGs :lol

 

[Rekubot]

It's at E3, but not for public play apparently. Sega's demonstrated in a glassed-off area.
Gameplay video with dolphin trampoline action

Reminds me of the first game more than Zero Gravity. Somebody will probably gif the swimming parts. No real character surprises in the end-of-race tally.

Oh god, the swimming section :lol

 

[lightless_shado]

I don't understand why they keep making these(sonic riders games) how well do they sell? I played the first one on PS2, was good at it but I hated it.

 

[I AM JOHN!]

Remember, guys: this is what they killed United Game Artists for. They killed UGA and buried Space Channel 5 with them, and gave us Sonic Riders in return. >:|

 

[kyo_daikun]

Remember, guys: this is what they killed United Game Artists for. They killed UGA and buried Space Channel 5 with them, and gave us Sonic Riders in return. >:|

Oh my god, poor morolians

 

[gerg]

I apologise in advance for this terrible pun, but...

It looks like we've got a big free rider problem on our hands.