Sonic RPG

SEGA has announced a new title in the Sonic-series: Sonic RPG for the Nintendo DS.

SEGA and BioWare today announced a partnership to create a new video game based on the classic SEGA flagship icon, Sonic The Hedgehog. The exact name of the game is still undetermined, but this new title, currently referred to as Sonic RPG, developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS will ship in 2008.

"BioWare is one of the hottest names in RPG development in the world," said Simon Jeffery, President and COO at SEGA of America. "Everyone at SEGA has huge confidence that Sonic is in the safest of hands, and that BioWare can create the ultimate handheld RPG experience for gamers of all ages."

BioWare is the award-winning independent developer that has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights series, the 2003 Game of the Year, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the 2005 RPG of the Year, Jade Empire. BioWare is currently developing one of the most anticipated next-generation titles of 2007, Mass Effect.

"We're thrilled to be working with SEGA on Sonic, one of the industry's most enduring and compelling icons," said Greg Zeschuk, president of BioWare. "As huge fans of Sonic ourselves, we're committed to delivering a truly amazing story-driven experience within the Sonic universe, focusing on capturing the character's broad appeal and placing him in a completely original adventure," added Ray Muzyka, chief executive officer of BioWare.

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  This sounds awesome. I can't wait to see the first screens.

  NPC, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  :D It's not being developed by Sonic Team!

  ctkxtreme, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  It would be great if this was good, but for some reason I don't have very high hopes... Then again, the Mario RPGs have been some of my favorite games... We'll have to see. :)

  Nintendude, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  I'll definitely getting it, being a Sonic fan. I hope they'll let you choose your character at least.

  Exotic-Clown, 30-11--0001 at 00:00