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[TimmiT]

For the re-release of Sonic CD (which isn't just a quick port and has new features) SEGA released a developer diary of the game with the art director, Kazuyuki Hoshino showing a sketchbook with concept art of the game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEZkrXaBkl0

Also, Major Nelson has confirmed that the game will be out on XBLA tommorow for 400 points: http://majornelson.com/2011/12/13/coming-soon-to-the-xbox-live-marketplace-dec-13/

Launch trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ_esthqnaU

Press release:

SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that fan favourite Sonic CD will be released on multiple platforms from tomorrow. Relive the story of the 1993 original, which sees Dr. Eggman again, attempting to take control of time by stealing the Time Stones from Little Planet. Sonic must speed through levels and travel through time whilst fending off Eggman’s robots to recover the Time Stones and save the smitten young hedgehog, Amy Rose.

The revamped version Sonic CD will include the original Japanese and US soundtracks as requested by the fans, and, for the first time, the ability to play the game as Sonic’s best friend Tails, unlockable by clearing the game for the first time. Sonic CD also features the first appearance of Metal Sonic, one of Sonic’s most enduring nemesis.

“Sonic’s 20th Anniversary has been a banner year for him – as well as for everyone at SEGA,” said Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “Gamers around the world are rediscovering their love of Sonic through his adventures, new and old. Whether you’re a long-time hedgehog aficionado looking to enjoy a favourite moment from Sonic’s past, or a brand-new player who wants to join in on the fun, there’s no better place to start than with one of Sonic’s most celebrated games, Sonic CD.”

Sonic CD will be available tomorrow from Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, priced at 400 Microsoft Points, the PlayStation Network in Europe for $5.00/£3.59/€4.49 /AUD$6.25 and iPhone, iPod touch, iPad for $4.99/AUD$5.49/Euro $3.99/UK £2.99. Sonic CD will be released on the PlayStation Network in America on 20th December and for Android and Windows Phone 7 devices in the New Year. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on Sonic CD.

 

[Rich!]

When is it out on PC? Tomorrow too?

 

[Phonomezer]

Yes!

 

[ShirAhava]

400pt?!? WOW

 

[ShadiWulf]

Launch trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ_esthqnaU

 

[Phonomezer]

400pt?!? WOW

 

[Community Forum]

hot damn!

 

[DrFunk]

YES

YES

WILL BUY SOON

 

[Macca]

Damn. Can't resist at that price.

 

[Lothars]

I am happy it's going to be 400 points but no matter, I will be buying it tomorrow.

 

[ultron87]

5 bucks? That's a hell of a deal.

 

[cws]

Steam ?

 

[Lopson]

FINALLY.

 

[Princess Skittles]

Oh Sega, please get this on Virtual Console so that better Sega CDs games can follow.

 

[Rich!]

Steam ?

Indeed. If it's a timed exclusive for the 360, I'll be fucking pissed off.

PC date? ANYONE?

 

[Xater]

This is a no brainer at this price point.

 

[Blueblur1]

For the re-release of Sonic CD (which isn't just a quick port and has new features) SEGA released a developer diary of the game with the art director, Kazuyuki Hoshino showing a sketchbook with concept art of the game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEZkrXaBkl0

Also, Major Nelson has confirmed that the game will be out on XBLA tommorow for 400 points: http://majornelson.com/2011/12/13/coming-soon-to-the-xbox-live-marketplace-dec-13/

Very cool developer diary video. I'd love to see more of these Sega (and less of Iizuka!) I am downloading Sonic CD first thing tomorrow.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

December 14th? Why not today since today is when shit is usually released?

 

[@MUWANdo]

Press release:

SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that fan favourite Sonic CD will be released on multiple platforms from tomorrow. Relive the story of the 1993 original, which sees Dr. Eggman again, attempting to take control of time by stealing the Time Stones from Little Planet. Sonic must speed through levels and travel through time whilst fending off Eggman’s robots to recover the Time Stones and save the smitten young hedgehog, Amy Rose.

The revamped version Sonic CD will include the original Japanese and US soundtracks as requested by the fans, and, for the first time, the ability to play the game as Sonic’s best friend Tails, unlockable by clearing the game for the first time. Sonic CD also features the first appearance of Metal Sonic, one of Sonic’s most enduring nemesis.

“Sonic’s 20th Anniversary has been a banner year for him – as well as for everyone at SEGA,” said Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “Gamers around the world are rediscovering their love of Sonic through his adventures, new and old. Whether you’re a long-time hedgehog aficionado looking to enjoy a favourite moment from Sonic’s past, or a brand-new player who wants to join in on the fun, there’s no better place to start than with one of Sonic’s most celebrated games, Sonic CD.”

Sonic CD will be available tomorrow from Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, priced at 400 Microsoft Points, the PlayStation Network in Europe for $5.00/£3.59/€4.49 /AUD$6.25 and iPhone, iPod touch, iPad for $4.99/AUD$5.49/Euro $3.99/UK £2.99. Sonic CD will be released on the PlayStation Network in America on 20th December and for Android and Windows Phone 7 devices in the New Year. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on Sonic CD.

 

[Rich!]

Press release:

gahh still no PC date there. at all.

what the fucking fuck

 

[Tomasooie]

Oh Sega, please get this on Virtual Console so that better Sega CDs games can follow.

This isn't emulated so it wouldn't mean anything for new Sega CD games. If anything, they'd put it on Wiiware. But they won't.

 

[Gamecocks625]

This is strange. Something has to be wrong.

 

[Chinner]

December 14th? Why not today since today is when shit is usually released?

you motherfucker

 

[@MUWANdo]

They already ruled out VC/WW due to size constraints.

 

[Xater]

Press release:

Europe 6 day PSN exclusive!

 

[Rain_ng]

Holy crap 400 points?? Bought.

 

[Princess Skittles]

This isn't emulated so it wouldn't mean anything for new Sega CD games. If anything, they'd put it on Wiiware. But they won't.

Doesn't mean that can't just put the pure Sega CD version up. I want my Shining Force CD dammit. And the good versions of Lunar.

They already ruled out VC/WW due to size constraints.

TG16 CD games are on VC. Sonic CD won't be any larger than those.

 

[drizzle]

400 points? Fucking bought.

If it's also 5 bucks on Steam, i'm double dipping the hell out of this.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

you motherfucker

I know something was wrong! :lol

Enjoy the game, Europe. I'll see you in a week!

 

[Aeana]

Doesn't mean that can't just put the pure Sega CD version up. I want my Shining Force CD dammit. And the good versions of Lunar.

Talking about "the good Sega CD games" and neglecting Popful Mail.
Tsk, tsk.

 

[@MUWANdo]

TG16 CD games are on VC. Sonic CD won't be any larger than those.

Don't look at me, I'm just repeating what they said.

This particular release isn't an emulation, anyway - it's a remake running on a completely different engine.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

$5 is awesome, totally was expecting more.

 

[andymcc]

oh yes.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Whoa, with all the work going into it I was hoping it wouldn't be a 1200 point title, but 400 is awesome. Never played through Sonic CD either, so I'm getting this minute 1.

 

[Nabs]

gahh still no PC date there. at all.

what the fucking fuck

Sega likes to keep PC releases hush.

 

[corrosivefrost]

Looks like they fixed the water effects at least; were there any other major issues that people were complaining about before I blindly double dip on this? :lol

 

[sixteen-bit]

$5 as it should be. Bought.

 

[MNC]

BOUGHT. INSTANTLY.

 

[Tambini]

Great deal, bought.

 

[andymcc]

Looks like they fixed the water effects at least; were there any other major issues that people were complaining about before I blindly double dip on this? :lol

i'd imagine the new engine also eliminates the slowdown that plagues the original.

 

[TimmiT]

i'd imagine the new engine also eliminates the slowdown that plagues the original.

It does, which is especially great for the special stages. It also has both soundtracks and the new version is made by someone from the Sonic community.

 

[SnakeSlashRO]

Getting on Steam PSN and Android! Xbox maybe too...

 

[V_Ben]

HOW MUCH? Fucking bought.

 

[OMG Aero]

Wow, totally thought they were going to charge 800 points seeing as how much more work went into this than the other XBLA ports. Day one for sure.

 

[Dark Schala]

Man, I thought seeing the date was a result of being half-asleep, but that's a damn fine price there.

Enjoy the game, Europe; I'll enjoy it when it's out in a week in NA, I guess? Who's making the OT, or is there even going to be an OT?

 

[corporate cheerleader]

I feared this was going to be €10 for some reason. €4,50 sounds really good for all the improvements they made over the original.

 

[Diablohead]

TOMORROW OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

 

[andymcc]

It does, which is especially great for the special stages. It also has both soundtracks and the new version is made by someone from the Sonic community.

the US one isn't DLC?

 

[Nocturnowl]

I'm pleasantly surprised by the cheap price, I think I have enough leftover money from previous PSN purchases, ahhh nothing beats buying a download game with months old leftovers!

 

[Roland Deschain]

Would have paid 800 without thinking twice. Not that I'm complaining!