Source: Sega to Announce New Game Before E3
Tristan Oliver | May 27, 2009
Friday Announcement Purportedly Coming
Sega won’t utilize the E3 show floor to make any new announcements, but it appears an attempt will be made to steal some thunder just before the show with a currently unknown game.
That’s according to the French Site JV24/7, who spoke to representatives at Sega’s French division. The source at Sega of France told the website that the game will be announced on May 29th, this Friday, and that, in their words, it won’t be a “huge surprise.” When asked for specifics, the representative ruled out any announcement for Shenmue III–a big blow to fans of that franchise–but would not comment further.
The news just broke within the past couple of hours, and already speculation is rampant as to what the new game could be. It could be a completely new IP, or it could be something already in development that could fall under Sega’s publishing hands, such as High Voltage’s Gladiator A.D. for the Wii, planned for unveiling at E3. High Voltage is the development studio behind The Conduit, another Wii title being published by Sega. There is, of course, always the possibility the announcement could relate to the next Sonic game; ample amounts of Sonic titles have been released in recent years, so announcing another one, though enough to get the fan base excited, would not be a “huge surprise” to most other gamers.
We’ll treat this as rumor and follow up on the story this Friday. You can start your own speculation in the comments section.
Filed Under E3 2009, Gaming News, Hot Topics, Rumor Alert, Sega
Please let it be a Sonic game or a Sega Superstars game.
I’m hoping it hints to the newest Sonic game. Either that, or…..heck with it, I want to know more about the next big Sonic game.
Sonic Rush 3 please let it be Sonic Rush 3 ! *crosses fingers*
Yea, I want a new Sonic game. Unleashed with more 2.5D.
Well it’s probably going to be a new Sonic game. Because we’re in the rare period right now where there are no real Sonic games being made (Mario and Sonic at the Olympics is hardly a Sonic game).
sonic unleeashed 2 baby!!!! all sonic, no werehog!
Can it be Grinder? I mean, the second game from HVS!
I want a Sonic Rush 3, but I’m doubting that what this is. I don’t understand why Sonic Rush 3 hasn’t been announced yet, though. We should have one this year, but they might be breaking their awesome streak here.
Personally I want them to take a break with Sonic. The longer the better. Then the idiots who bash Sonic whenever they get the chance will stop and Sega can essentially start over again with the series… And by start over I mean go back to the ideals of 1994
Please don’t be Sonic. Really, the franchise needs a break and their recent big game was released just half a year ago.
If they do announce another Sonic game, I’m guessing it might be either a third Sonic Rush game, or maybe some new details on the second Sonic Chronicles. Or it could be something else entirely.
@Venom: I agree. it may be hard for some people, but Sonic really needs a break.
I don’t care when they realease a Sonic game. If they talk about the next big Sonic games, it will probably be realeased in the bigining of 2010. It’s not something wrong with that.
And I don’t care about it. I’m just excited about it. If they have some new ideas or something, I don’t know. But I really want even more hardcore games for the Wii, can’t wait for The Conduit.
Hhhhmmm, nah. If they’re going to make Rush 3, they really have to give us something new. Rush Adventure had scooter and more. Rush was just a big dissapointment, but Rush Adventure was awsome.
I want a portable Sonic game for PSP. My PSP is begging for a new Sonic game right now….and LBP aaand Motorstorm.XD
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Hopes for PC version of Sonic Unleashed
I hear it… JET SET RADIO!!!
Shenmue 3 please.
Oh wait, I didn’t read the whole post.
Please be Virtua Fighter 5: Revolution home port.
I’m guessing its gonna be a new Sonic game. Probably Rush 3 or Riders 3.
PLEASE be sonic unleashed 2 and i have new idea for unleashed 2 come on sonic unleashed 2 cross fingers.PLEASE be it.
and only want sonic unleashed be xbox360 wii and ps3 all engine
Prooobably Rush 3.
hmm what could it me no big suprise has to be sonic maybe rivals 3 rush 3 riders 3 unleashed 2 or something brand new we will see
wait no it can’t be unleashed 2 just came out dang
10 bucks it’s a new Sonic game.
@ all ones who want Unleashed 2 : I hope for an Unleashed 2 with Sonic & Knuckles playable at the night stages
if new sonic game, please have multiple player characters and GOOD multiplayer mode.
I don’t want to see the next big Sonic game come out until June 23 2011. Not a day sooner.
I don’t want to see another Sonic game…please.
cough*jet set radio*cough
Hmm… It could be another installment in the Sonic Storybook series, too. Don’t forget about that poll that suggested that the next game could be set around Greek mythology, westerns, or space… Sonic and the Greek Pantheon, anyone?
It’s not “Unleashed 2″. Unleashed isn’t even a year old (or even half a year in Japan) and they’re still not done releasing download content for it.
PLEASE BE TRUE!
Either Jet set radio…Sonic rush 3…or something Big for sonic….(Hopefully not big the cat, the game..)
I personally don’t want a new Sonic.
Sonic Rush 3 doesn’t seem like a surprise. I’m hoping for a new NiGHTS or Yakuza 3 in the USA.
Stormrise 2!!! No, wait…
It might just be another Sonic Riders sequel.
maybe it’s not sonic maybe it is…….just wait
SONIC ADVENTURE 3……….well if the dont ruin it
If it`s not Sonic I hope for NiGHTS 3 or a Billy Hatcher 2 for Wii or DS
Hmp! As far as it may look, I will place my bets on the game being a Sonic Rush 3.
SEGA & Sonic Team take a break with Sonic ;D
is a good decision
If it’s a Sonic game, I doubt it will be mainstream following Unleashed, because they’ll be at least halfway through development until they do mention it which probably won’t be until November at the earliest.
And no they shouldn’t take a break on Sonic. Sonic Rush/Rivals/Riders 3 will be fine to keep the fans at bay even the next Chronicles would suffice. But I don’t think they should be taking a break on Sonic.
I think what they mean by “not a big surprise” if it’s in case of Sonic fans is that it might be a big deal for some but if it’s going to be a handheld, then it’s probably not something worth going through the “Sonic cycle” for.
Trust me, if it was mainstream Sonic, we wouldn’t be told this early. If they’re taking a break on Sonic, who’s working on that new game to boot the franchise back up to form? I like the idea that they’re being quiet about it rather taking a break, at least that way we know there’s work being done.
I’m not sure if SEGA will show another Rivals. There hasn’t been much of a demand for a sequel since the second. I’m still think Sonic Rush 3.
I guess Sonic’s all I care about because I know there won’t be a new Jet Grind Radio.
:’(
pleas let it be an sonic adventure 3 BUT NOT JUST LIKE SONIC UNLEASHED THAT THE XBOX 360 GETS BETTER THAN THE WII and please put scourge the hedgehog in it that would make a perfect sonic adventure 3 because he is a awesome character
As much as I’d love to see a new Sonic game … please wait a year. Hard to say it, but … seriously. Make a good game. Go above Unleashed, not below it.
@serpx
Just as I was saying. Work on that, but don’t reveal anything about it yet, unless handheld or spinoff.
“I’d like to throw a bucket of water over the community to prevent from overheating with speculation”
LOL.
Anyway, they said it wasn’t gonna be anything huge, so I wouldn’t say it’s a new Sonic game or anything. Maybe that Puyo Pop 7 or something…
I really, REALLY want a Sonic Rush 3, and I think it’s a bit early to make an Unleashed sequel. I’m not getting my hopes up, just in case.
@Kits: nice metaphor. But I can’t help fanning the flames anyway! Please be a sonic game!! As said a million times above a new and improved Riders or even a rush 3. Please!
lol.
I just got my hands on Super Stars Tennis, and then subsequently a Dream Cast. I REALLY hope it’s a game in the Jet Grind universe.
Nah, if it is a new Sonic game then it can’t be a mainstream one, too early for that plus they say it won’t be a huge suprise.
Really doubt its a new Storybook game or the second Chronicles game too.
So yeah I bet it is either a new Sonic Rush/Riders/Rivals game or simply a new non-Sonic game.
I for one would really like if it is a new game from any of the other Sega series then Sonic for a change.
It’s already announced. sonic all star racing
Meh, no big surprise indeed, just a racing game with the Sega characters in cars.
Would rather have Sega Superstar tennis 2 indeed.
Oh well.
SEGA Superstars Racing? Well, I enjoyed Tennis, so I guess I’ll check this one out.
Eggman in a Monster Truck and Sonic in a Jaguar/Ferrari is awesome.
After racing, all i need right now is my Sega Superstar fighting game. Please tell me im not the only one who wants to see shadow get beaten to death by AiAi.
Well as I thought ,this game is made by Sumo Digital so I do expect this game to end up good.
Doesn’t bother me that Sonic is in a car once again, though I can’t say I like it.
I hope the gameplay ends up something like Diddy Kong Racing(thats how the game looks to me), always liked DKR more then Mario Kart or the Crash racing games.
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as much as i would like to see another sonic game sega should really take a break with the franchise and come up with something completly awsome for sonic if anything its probably a rush 3 like so many people said or another sega super star game
Mrrph. It’s probably just another Sonic game spin-off.
PLZ let it be a new Jet Set Radio Game or something
hmmmm… sonic rush 3?… but that doesn’t sound like a “big surprise” and neither does a sonic riders 3… and i think it may be a bit too soon for a sonic unleashed 2… but yes it is rare to not hear anything about a new sonic game besides the winter olympic games but like PJman said its not exactly a full sonic game soooo sonic team may be taking a tiny break ! personally i think it may be a jet grind radio 3 !