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by Professor Machenstein
Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:12 am
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

Anyway, Sonic 2K6. Amy is in the game it seems. I hope she is a little more mature this time, not all psychotic like we know her now. I wonder what she'll look like in this game, considering all these "redesigns". No, she's just as psychotic. Almost to the level of pure evil. Not good. At least the...
by Professor Machenstein
Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

It just depends on the game. SEGA's goal with these voice-overs, it seems, is to force as much dialogue on us as possible, as opposed to narrating an actual story with them. The characters simply comment on everything because SEGA wants to showcase these voices, and it gets pretty annoying. It would...
by Professor Machenstein
Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:47 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: The "other" reason Naka joined STI?
Replies: 40
Views: 9248

Green Gibbon! wrote:(plus you never actually see the Death Egg proper)
You do in the level select screen.

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by Professor Machenstein
Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: "Weekly" Poll
Topic: Knowing when to quit
Replies: 58
Views: 61081

I cannot choose a direct answer since there are more solutions than handing the series to other studios, but I'll just go with "other Japanese studio". It is not necessarily a matter of handing the series to another studio, but to other people in general. Sonic Team is not Sonic Team anymore; yes, i...
by Professor Machenstein
Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:57 am
Forum: News
Topic: Sega reflects on Sonic's achievements
Replies: 51
Views: 33703

Do you expect me to interpret that as anything other than a disguised plea from an angry fanboy? I thought you were done with that shit. A plea? Not really. I can see how you interpret that as a plea though. I was a little too elaborate, but I regress. What I meant was boycotting will not get the o...
by Professor Machenstein
Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:52 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Sega reflects on Sonic's achievements
Replies: 51
Views: 33703

Even if there were enough people to boycott the games to have even a remotely considerable decline in sales, do you think SEGA would conclude it is because of the voice actors... Out of the other problems in the Sonic games? "Well, we are losing a 48th of our market. Hmm... I wonder what reason. Is ...
by Professor Machenstein
Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:11 pm
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

So I read the scans. I have just a couple questions. Who's Masahiro Kumono? What involvement does he have in the series, if any?

Off-topic: What's that freaky cat thing next to the "Details Get!" box in the first scan? Did it come from some kind of anime?
by Professor Machenstein
Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:42 am
Forum: "Weekly" Poll
Topic: It's a question of style
Replies: 29
Views: 34392

As for the main Sonic games, I would perfer that they stick to their traditional gameplay style; select a character, run and jump, beat the level. I would not mind if any of the different gameplay styles were mid-level though, for example, that racing segment in Stardust Speedway Zone 3, Sonic CD. S...
by Professor Machenstein
Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:08 am
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

I think that is the whole point. With this art direction they are, in essence, poking fun at how bizarre it would be if the characters looked realistic. I find it acceptable only if this direction does not become the permanent interpretation of Sonic like it did for Sonic Adventure.
by Professor Machenstein
Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:56 pm
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

That cannot be the ending. The plot is suppose to develop "decently" and that was everything but decent. Forget the Elise part, why kill off Knuckles? That would be like killing off Luigi. I say that "ending" is just a bunch of fabricated horse crap. Anyone here to say otherwise?
by Professor Machenstein
Tue May 30, 2006 9:15 am
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

So no surprise old character, just everyone from Sonic Rush, bar Cream, and a new hedgehog? Somewhat disappointing. Hey, at least no Cream. I was getting sick of her; finally, a game after Sonic Advance 2 in which she does not appear. So the surprise character was the fourth hedgehog? Well, I should...
by Professor Machenstein
Mon May 29, 2006 6:01 pm
Forum: "Weekly" Poll
Topic: The Ugliest Hedgehog
Replies: 62
Views: 69538

I think we forgot the US Sonic Heroes box art. Sonic has that stupid toothless smile and Knuckles is aligned in front of Sonic, despite Knuckles being smaller than Sonic. Flawed perspection.
by Professor Machenstein
Mon May 29, 2006 10:40 am
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

The document also had profiles for all the characters to appear in the game. There was one surprise on the character list, which I think I won't tell you, because it is quite cool, and I don't want to get sued. A surprise character? Well, it's probably not a new character, seeing as it is "cool", s...
by Professor Machenstein
Thu May 25, 2006 7:01 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Sonic the Hedgehog: New Interview
Replies: 52
Views: 34602

On previous consoles, we had to choose to enhance graphics or gameplay.
... You mean you did not choose.

HIGH FIVE
by Professor Machenstein
Tue May 23, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Hoo-ray - for - JIIIIIIIIM!
Replies: 15
Views: 3533

Like PaRappa? Well, it looks good. As long as they look like sprites at least. I was going to use Yoshi's Island 2 as an example of a new game that uses 2D sprites, but I thought Super Paper Mario, being on a console, would have made a better example. It would be interesting to see a true 2D game at...
by Professor Machenstein
Tue May 23, 2006 6:31 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Hoo-ray - for - JIIIIIIIIM!
Replies: 15
Views: 3533

LOL USER HYPE Oh my God Jim you're back!!!! I love Earthworm Jim.F*** Mario and that Blue Dog I don't respect enough to label by his actual species. They're nobodies, they should kiss Jims futuristic boot,especially that dog he should kiss it Reeeeeeeaaaaallly fast seeing as that's what he's about r...
by Professor Machenstein
Sun May 21, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: What other series could use a "Mega Collection"?
Replies: 92
Views: 36638

Commander Keen. With sound compatible with newer computers.
by Professor Machenstein
Tue May 16, 2006 6:25 pm
Forum: Site Updates
Topic: Of Hedgehogs and Squid
Replies: 65
Views: 79693

I should add talent also has a hand in competent game development, but we already know that. Repetition and all. You need air to breathe air. Actually, back in the day, you did not need over millions of dollars and a development team of three hundred or so to make an acceptable game at the least. Al...
by Professor Machenstein
Tue May 16, 2006 3:37 pm
Forum: Site Updates
Topic: Of Hedgehogs and Squid
Replies: 65
Views: 79693

I have no doubt that the Sonic franchise is nothing more than a commodity to fund the games Sega really wants to make such as Yakuza while making Sammy happy. =P I always had that thought too, only regarding Sonic games also. I theorize on the possibility that SONICTEAM is half-assing some Sonic ga...
by Professor Machenstein
Mon May 15, 2006 9:17 pm
Forum: "Weekly" Poll
Topic: Can't hold on much longer
Replies: 122
Views: 114362

After reading Frieza's thoughts, I just remembered another element in games which is very fundamental to create a truly enjoyable experience; immersion. The way the world is presented, the interesting cast of characters, the atmosphere, a narrative that creates a bond between you and this grand worl...
by Professor Machenstein
Mon May 15, 2006 11:07 am
Forum: "Weekly" Poll
Topic: Can't hold on much longer
Replies: 122
Views: 114362

I have no idea what I would do if SONIC the Hedgehog fails. I am still deciding whether or not if SONIC the Hedgehog is the "last chance" for the series. Another thing I like about Sonic is that he is persistent. Compare, Bubsy and all the other 16-BIT hasbeens who tried to go 3D and failed. They al...
by Professor Machenstein
Sun May 14, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

2) The people now in charge of the series make the games targeting new gamers ALL THE FUCKING TIME About that, did you watch E3 2006 Live on G4? Adam Sessler interviewed Simon Jeffery and it went something along the lines of this... Adam: "Hey, um, about your classic franchises, namely Sonic, um, y...
by Professor Machenstein
Sun May 14, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes and Shadow the Hedgehog weren't Sequels to the original Sonic games, concerning gameplay. But all of them have their own special features, which makes each of them unique, while still being kind of a Sonic game. Believe me, this is really necessery f...
by Professor Machenstein
Fri May 12, 2006 5:50 pm
Forum: News
Topic: E3 Sonic Next-Gen trailer on XBOX Live Marketplace
Replies: 1171
Views: 376245

I am not willing to dismiss this game just yet. The game is said to be forty percent complete in its development stages. Not even halfway. During the rest of the sixty percent, SONICTEAM should tighten up the controls and reconsider some of their design flaws. Sonic looks rather difficult to control...
by Professor Machenstein
Thu May 11, 2006 2:59 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Sonic 2006
Replies: 16
Views: 5106

Re: Sonic 2006

But Sega has yet to announce something new for the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube and DS. I read that part wrong. I read it as if SEGA is scheduled to reveal something for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, Gamecube and DS. You were just saying SEGA has not announced anything for those consoles yet. Whoops. I doubt the...