![Ristar? Vectorman? And Which Console Gets the Big Push? A source who was not authorized to officially speak about the upcoming Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed contacted TSSZ Sunday evening […]](http://www.tssznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/the_next_sonic_header.jpg "Source Reveals Additional ASR Transformed Details")
Ristar? Vectorman? And Which Console Gets the Big Push?
A source who was not authorized to officially speak about the upcoming Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed contacted TSSZ Sunday evening about some significant details on what to expect in-game. This has been a reliable source of ours in the past, and for that reason we are not filing this story as rumor. You may feel different.
In addition to Vyse from Skies of Arcadia and Gillius from Golden Axe being revealed this morning, TSSZ has learned from this source that Ristar and Vectorman were also playable characters based on a build received. We are also told this game may be very Dreamcast centric, with Ryo Hazuki making a return to the game and perhaps gracing the cover when sold in stores. The source also tells TSSZ that the NiGHTS franchise should be included in some form, and while we’re not certain to what extent, it should be more than a flagman role. We also know characters like Bayonetta, Kazuma from Yakuza, Joe Mushashi from Shinobi, and some classic Phantasy Star and Valkyria Chronicles representation were also considered, but we do not know what of that, if any, made the cut. We are leaning toward unlikely, as the source made clear that Sega of Europe wants to market this toward kids. We also know there was a push to include Kirby in the Nintendo versions, which Nintendo would not sign off on.
In terms of levels, our source assures there will be more variety this time around, with a more balanced representation of the franchises represented. That said, there are tracks that recall the style seen in Sonic Generations, as well as Super Monkey Ball with what was seen in the asset release today.
ASR Transformed will cater to the XBOX 360 audience above all else, the source said. Several exclusives, including content and a possible console bundle, are being planned by Microsoft. The source said Microsoft was pushing for Kinect support, but we cannot confirm that will be a part of the 360 edition. On the contrary, our source indicates Sony is rather uninterested with this game, and actually may be concerned it will compete with some of its own upcoming fare, like Playstation All-Stars: Battle Royale. Still, we are told Sony wants some exclusives enabled via PS3-Vita connectivity.
We are told this will be Sega’s big holiday title for the year, so if you’re expecting anything beyond this for Fall, don’t bet the bank. In addition to the 360, PS3, and Playstation Vita, we are told a 3DS version is coming, and our source indicates a Wii U edition is likely, possibly as a launch title. In addition, there are confirmations this game will be coming to the PC via Steam.
That is what we know for now. Again, we are confident in what was stated above–at least confident enough that will not be treating it as rumor. We will be sure to update you as new information comes in.
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Ecco the Dolphin pleeeease =<
I cant wait for this game to kick Mario karts ass
I hope the possibility of cutting Bayonetta isn’t related to her outfit. Ulala wears less than her and she’s fine so please make my vision of racing /w Bayonetta on her motorcycle come true.
Regardless though, I’m actually the most hype about some true NiGHTS representation, ESPECIALLY of the stage variety, or finally being playable and flying around the track like Opa-Opa(!).
for once I’m more interested in stages then characters
I’m pretty certain I’ll be Sonic every single time anyway
Phew, Joe’s confirmation has hopefully given these others rumors more of a chance of being true.
If there’s a visually beautiful NiGHTS level to race around with the main theme going-my gosh will it make my year.
I think the source can (somewhat) be true, not entirely. But you’ll see my point though as far as we know, I am going to give my judgement to these point at the “reliable source” is stating.
Ristar and Vectorman (playable because of build received): Ristar I can apparently see (as he was highly demanded alongside NiGHTS, Vectorman however… may not (even if he really fits the mechanic to this game) due to the rights could be hard from the creators and they do keep it mostly at times.
Game being Dreamcast-centric: Well since the game has mostly Dreamcast characters, and tracks, but I do feel like it’s a mix feeling since it’s not just Dreamcast they could be focusing on, and also… I do see Ryo being confirmed anytime soon (as in the Fall)
NiGHTS will have more of a representation: True (hence it’s campaign, and demand), but all I can see for it is NiGHTS playable, and a track (with a NiGHTS character taking over the flagman role), That’s It!
The Considered characters: Well since Joe is in it, I majorly believe a half/half of the choices are the ones we will see. So it could be a Phantasy Star character, and Joe Musashi. Not Bayonetta, and Kazuma Kiyru, and maybe not Valkyria Chronicles though.
The Levels: Well it could happen by a chance if they are trying to keep the spirit to Generations Morley by SEGA’s choice for fans, and the Super Monkey Ball track is already confirmed as far as we know.
Kirby being Exclusive: Well, I don’t think it’s possible though, but S0L did say he would love to though, but it’s still in consideration from him, and SUMO.
Xbox 360/PS3 to add in more content for this game: Well, Xbox could apparently, but i don’t wanna say yet on how, or why. But I could see it likely, and PS3 is another thing to say on, but all I can say is maybe it could be likely for them if they want their game to sell perfectly, even if the Wii beat it’s time in the last game.
Kinect to get the boot: Possibly, there is not way driving with just you turning is not a well idea to do it, and it’s the step for motion badly a bit for the game.
Wii-U is confirmed, but I do believe it could be a launch title, or a week ahead of it’s release.
And those are my thoughts on what I can believe so far about it.