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by big_smile
Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:07 pm
Forum: News
Topic: UK Sonic Advance 3 Commercial UPDATE - View it online
Replies: 6
Views: 6203

UK Sonic Advance 3 Commercial UPDATE - View it online

A television advertising campaign has accompanied the UK launch of Sonic Advance 3 . The lack of a television campaign to support the US release makes the appearance of a UK one slightly surprising. Its exclusivity may explain its poor quality – the commercial doesn't rely on any attention at...
by big_smile
Thu Jul 01, 2004 2:33 am
Forum: News
Topic: Sonic Team.com closes
Replies: 8
Views: 7034

Sonic Team.com closes

Despite not having posted any forewarnings, Sonic Team have closed their official website and are now one with Sega. The English language index, which was rarely updated, has gone together with its frequently updated Japanese counterpart. The feature sections, such as Naka-sans diary, interviews wit...
by big_smile
Wed Jun 30, 2004 12:51 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Release Dates: SMC+, Sonic DS and Puyo PSP
Replies: 17
Views: 10467

Segata wrote:Puyo Pop Fever PSP should be 2005, by the way.
Ooops! :oops: Thanks for that. ^_^
by big_smile
Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:47 am
Forum: News
Topic: Release Dates: SMC+, Sonic DS and Puyo PSP
Replies: 17
Views: 10467

Release Dates: SMC+, Sonic DS and Puyo PSP

Gamestop have posted the following US release dates:
Sonic Mega Collection Plus - 1st November 2004
Sonic DS - 7 December 2004
Puyo Pop Fever PSP - 1 May 2005

CD universe, however, list the US release date of Sonic Mega Collection Plus as 10th November 2004
by big_smile
Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:42 am
Forum: News
Topic: The last ever Sonic Team Project
Replies: 27
Views: 21738

To commentate this event the Team-- I think you mean "commemorate". You're the news guy, though, so I'll let it slide. Fixed! Obviously, the tears in my eyes for Sonic Team's demise prevented me from noticing that.... Anyway, this would be sad if it wasn't so good, but what's gonna happen with the ...
by big_smile
Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:19 am
Forum: News
Topic: The last ever Sonic Team Project
Replies: 27
Views: 21738

The last ever Sonic Team Project

On 1st July Sonic Team will be merged back into Sega. To commemorate this event the Team have produced a CD titled Sonic Team unplugged live 2004 , which will feature six songs from their most popular games. The CD, costing 1000, yen will go on sale 26th August Tracks will include: CHANT THIS CHARM ...
by big_smile
Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:34 am
Forum: News
Topic: Shorts: PSOBB -Book store release & New Sonic Café game
Replies: 8
Views: 6396

Light Speed wrote:Why not? I don't see how it would be any different from a PC.
The warning doesn't translate too well, but I think it is to do with the way laptop screens are built.

^_^
by big_smile
Wed Jun 30, 2004 12:29 am
Forum: News
Topic: Shorts: PSOBB -Book store release & New Sonic Café game
Replies: 8
Views: 6396

Spazz wrote:Heheh, good observation, but I doubt it.
Actually, there are a few Sega PC games that can't be displayed on a laptop (The SOJ websites lists some of the Sonic games as being incompatible).

^_^
by big_smile
Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:47 am
Forum: News
Topic: New Kikizo Naka Interview
Replies: 7
Views: 6491

New Kikizo Naka Interview

Kikizo recently conducted an interview with Yuji Naka and Mineko Okamura. The interview isn't as exciting as their E3 one from last year (where, if you remember, they caused a bit of stir with the possibility of a new Sega console). It focuses on Astro Boy, Sonic Team's multi-platform plans and, irr...
by big_smile
Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:15 am
Forum: News
Topic: Shorts: PSOBB -Book store release & New Sonic Café game
Replies: 8
Views: 6396

Shorts: PSOBB -Book store release & New Sonic Café game

PSO: Book Burst Media Kite have announced that they will be distributing Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst in Japanese book stores on July the 8th. According to Watch Impress , the release will be identical to the Sega version, but it is hoped that placing the game in bookstores will open it up to a ...
by big_smile
Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:28 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Happy Birthday Plus (No birthday message, but SMC+ returns)
Replies: 2
Views: 4234

Happy Birthday Plus (No birthday message, but SMC+ returns)

For Sonic’s 12th Birthday, Sonic Team posted a special message on their website thanking fans for their support. Perhaps the success of Sonic Heroes has made the former design masters realise that fans will happily buy their products without any appreciation, as Sonic Team have done absolutel...
by big_smile
Tue Jun 22, 2004 6:16 am
Forum: News
Topic: World Hobby Fair - Makuhari Messe Report and Pictures
Replies: 26
Views: 20988

World Hobby Fair - Makuhari Messe Report and Pictures

The 2004 World Hobby Fair was Sega’s quietest with only four titles on show, three of which are from Sonic Team. Still, that didn’t prevent Sega Japan from producing this picture packed report on the fair that was held in Makuhari Messe. http://www.sega.co.jp/event/report/040621/00.jpg...
by big_smile
Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:08 am
Forum: News
Topic: New Naka Interview: some interesting statements.
Replies: 12
Views: 8987

Nice find! TNL: Rumors have it that you even programmed a Famicom emulator for the Megadrive at one point in time, for your personal amusement. Is this true? Naka: Oh my. [laughs] How do you people know about that one? Well yeah, actually I did. I did it primarily for study purposes. It ran things l...
by big_smile
Thu Jun 17, 2004 1:51 am
Forum: News
Topic: Mega Drive Play TV Pictures
Replies: 30
Views: 20160

Is there a place to put other cartridges or does it only have those 6 games? Cause I got my 13 year old genesis sitting right over there ready to play those 6 games and more. This one does look cool though, assuming you can play other games. From the pictures there appears to be no cartridge port a...
by big_smile
Wed Jun 16, 2004 2:43 am
Forum: News
Topic: Mega Drive Play TV Pictures
Replies: 30
Views: 20160

Mega Drive Play TV Pictures

Watch Impress have posted pictures of Mega Drive Play TV. The new 'plug-and-play' TV console features six Mega Drive games, including Sonic the Hedgehog and Flicky , which can be played without the need for game cartridges. http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040615/toy-s02.jpg ^The packagin...
by big_smile
Tue Jun 15, 2004 2:36 am
Forum: "Weekly" Poll
Topic: Essential Retard
Replies: 170
Views: 143016

Do any decent scans of the Japanese Chaotix manual exist? I have three that were posted a while back, but they're totally illegible. Bulk from Sonic Dimension copied the text from the manual (together with a rough translation): KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA ナックルズ・ザ・エキドゥナ 伝説の浮遊島にある、マスターエメラルド“ピラーâ€ï¿...
by big_smile
Tue Jun 15, 2004 2:21 am
Forum: News
Topic: New Sonic Advance 3 Commercial
Replies: 0
Views: 7990

New Sonic Advance 3 Commercial

A second Japanese commercial has been produced for Sonic's newest GBA title. Whereas the previous advertisement took a light-hearted approach to the game, this new one focuses on its speed and tag-system features. Sonic and Tails are shown zooming through a tube before reaching a room of multiple TV...
by big_smile
Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:06 am
Forum: News
Topic: World Hobby Fair - 3 ST titles to be shown + merchandise
Replies: 0
Views: 7601

World Hobby Fair - 3 ST titles to be shown + merchandise

Sega Japan have announced that Sonic Advance 3 , Puyo Pop Fever and Sega Superstars will be the Sonic Team titles on show at the 20th Next Generation World Hobby Fair . http://www.sega.co.jp/event/topics/hobby20/title.gif Surprisingly, Puyo Pop PSP, Sonic Mega Collection + , Sonic Heroes PC and Soni...
by big_smile
Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:16 am
Forum: News
Topic: Registration Burst - Over 100,000 registrations for PSOBB
Replies: 2
Views: 4042

Registration Burst - Over 100,000 registrations for PSOBB

Sega Japan has announced that over 100,000 people have signed for game IDs for PSO: Blue Burst with 50,000 registrations being achieved in the first week of Beta testing. It must be noted that not all of these will be paying customers, but the high figures suggest the game will be a commercial succe...
by big_smile
Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:22 am
Forum: News
Topic: Sonic Advance 3 Commercial
Replies: 28
Views: 18221

Sonic Advance 3 Commercial

The Japanese release of Sonic Advance 3 will be supported by Television advertising. As with all of Sega's Japanese commercials, the advertisement can be viewed online: <a href='http://sega.jp/asx/gba_sonicad3_cm_500.asx'; target='_new'> High speed version </a> <a href='http://sega.jp/asx/gba_sonica...
by big_smile
Wed Jun 09, 2004 6:57 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Shrine to the Dark one
Replies: 27
Views: 11932

So, what does Chaotix have to say about Metal Sonic? It's in Japanese and doesn't translate properly. Apparently, after being destroyed in Sonic CD , Metal Sonic was rebuilt using the dark ring and some plastic-thing that gives him new powers. ^_^ I'm pretty sure there's one from the Adventure era ...
by big_smile
Tue Jun 08, 2004 12:16 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Shrine to the Dark one
Replies: 27
Views: 11932

Though the item is a bit smudge, should I scan it anyway?
Please do. ^_^
by big_smile
Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:21 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Shrine to the Dark one
Replies: 27
Views: 11932

I have edited the link to make it stand out more.
Japanese is Greek to me.
Metal Sonic's Chaotix profile is the real highlight.
by big_smile
Sun Jun 06, 2004 1:48 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Shrine to the Dark one
Replies: 27
Views: 11932

Shrine to the Dark one

While recent Sonic games don't make full use of Metal Sonic's potential, most fans would agree that the mechanical masterpiece is the epitome of style and slickness in the Sonic series. However, other than the profile from the Japanese Sonic CD manual, little is know about Eggman's greatest creation...
by big_smile
Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:01 am
Forum: News
Topic: PSOBB: pricing clarification, merchandise & JPN manual
Replies: 0
Views: 8064

PSOBB: pricing clarification, merchandise & JPN manual

PSOBB: pricing clarification, merchandise and Japanese manual The most recent updates to Sega Direct and the Official PSOBB website have clarified the pricing situation of the game*. Although, the retail version does not go on sale until the 15th of July, the free download ( reported yesterday ) ap...