This Just In…Post on Sega’s Site Affirms
We have this image just coming in courtesy of News Tipster Impish…it is on Sega of America’s Site and it affirms the presence of Banjo and Kazooie and console specific characters in Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing.
The image all but affirms something Steve Lycett had hinted against–Banjo-Kazooie will be specific to the XBOX360 edition of the game. We may have our announcement before it’s formally introduced by Sega.
Wednesday Update: You may notice that all the links to Sega’s side of things are broken–that’s because Sega has removed the box art in question. Something is up.
The image is available–it is small–below. But it does appear legitimate. We thank Impish for sending the information in via our News Tips system. Clearly, this opens up a whole new dimension to who might be in and out for ASR, and we will be sure to keep on top of it all.
2nd Update: We want to let you know that, at least for right now and at least according to some of the other box art that’s been released, Banjo and Kazooie will be the only console specific character. So far, other box art indicates nothing else that’s console specific. So, for those wondering about the possibilities of, for example, Mario in the Wii edition, or Sackboy in the PS3…yes, it’s possible, but don’t hold your breath. This may be an exclusive to drive people to the XBOX360 edition.
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It is a bit of a random slip-up, hmm. SEGA loves them some of that, it seems.
The box art really seems strange though, particularly the Banjo-Kazooie text below the logo. Seems like some kind of weird Photoshop, only it’s from SEGA’s own website so…?
I’d have thought the console-specific character names would appear in the form of a round sticker or something.
@SU: Haha! Segasoft!
I’m so tired of people making these “why are you here” comments. First of all, ever considered he was being sarcastic? Second of all, I think Sonic sucks NOW, but that doesn’t mean I’m not a fan of Sonic. It makes me laugh at how easily people get their panties in a bunch over nothing.
@serpx: It doesn’t sound like he’s being sarcastic to me, and I’m not getting my panties in a bunch cause people already said it. I’m only saying that Sega has other good characters from their other franchises they can use.
… Wierd. 0_o
Werehog@: hehe, Werehog if Microsoft and Sega combine join each other we would have Sony Plastation deing and nintendo would be the only game company besides SegaSoft (or maybe MicroSega xD xD xD ) hehe but the games as consoles those two could make, would be simply AMAZING… just imagne!
sega sucks they have nothing good comming out
in the old days when i see the sega mark on the cover I think that this game is cool
but now I really try to avoid sega games
and since when people excited about sonic games!!! this game will suck alot and I’m sure it will be boring
@SU: Lol! XD
YAY! Bajo Kazooie is awesome! I really like the old games! They’re awesome! I will probably get Banjo Kazooie on Xbox Arcade on my 360. I usally use a emu, but sometimes you get a better experience if you play it on a console on the big screen! And that’s the way I want to play this awesome game! And I’m so gonna get the 360 version! I want Bajo Kazooie! It’s really fun that it’s more than SEGA chracters in the game! What’s next!? Masterchief maybe. ROFL! XD
No, but it’s just awesome!
nicw pic i love sonic he makes people happy
…Seriously?….
Wow…the more things to make me get this GAME!
I think they’ll do Mario for the Wii version and who knows about the PS3 version. Either Sockboy or Rachet would fit.
Somebody should of said “INB4Spider said that the Sega/Sony Confernce said R&C won’t be in the game.” I wouldn’t mind seeing Sackboy though.