Door Still Open for Cameo, “Not Saying Why”
Today, Sumo Digital EP Steve Lycett told members of the Sega forums that Vectorman would not be playable in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. The clarification comes amid a flurry of excitement for the original Genesis orbot that, admittedly, stemmed from a story we published in May concerning likely roster choices as told by one of our inside sources.
But the language Lycett used would appear to open the door that Vectorman may appear in-game for another role.
“You won’t be playing as Vectorman in this game,” Lycett said. “Not saying why 
”
In the past, that kind of language has indicated there could be another place or role for characters Lycett can’t speak much about. On the more cynical end, there could be legal reasons behind the move, in which case not only could Lycett not speak about the circumstances, it takes away any hope of Vectorman being represented in the game at all.
Speaking of cynics, to be fair, our source has correctly explained about three other facets of ASR Transformed weekly before properly confirmed. An increased NiGHTS presence in game, the more balanced level variety, and the inclusion of Joe Musashi from Shinobi–which we doubted–were all spot on. The jury remains out on other matters, including Ristar, though because our source claimed both Ristar and Vectorman to be playable, the chances of the former seem diminished. Still, we remain confident in much of the source’s remaining intel, and it will not be retracted. We will see where this latest development leads.
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Aww. Well, there’s still hope for Ristar.
ChaoticFox is in a corner right now, shedding a single tear and saying to himself “There’s always next time…”
…Just like me. XD
Bring Back Vectorman!!!
Something tells me that Ristar and my favorite Sega female character, Sakura Shinguji won’t make the cut either. I am disappoint.
Awww
So it looks like Vectorman is going to be the new NiGHTS from ASR. :/
@Ricardo: Yeah, I know. This is not so good news. Well, at least NiGHTS is confirmed to be playable in the sequel of ASR.
“Vectorman is not playable” so he will probably appear in the background like ristar did in the DLC
Well we better have a stage after him.
Level 2 anyone?
@Stephan
Actually nerd-raging pretty hard and ALMOST considering a boycott I’m sure probably won’t follow through with… though this makes the idea of waiting for a price drop that much more appealing.
This many non-Sega characters (way more than 2, Ricardo) and no playable Vectorman? His character could not be a more perfect embodiment of the game’s central theme. I take this as an insult, with Lycett’s refusal to comment being a follow up slap in the face. What possible “legal issues” would prevent him from being able to say “we couldn’t secure the rights?”
Let me guess. vectorman is the flagman now?
Well, we have vectorman for sonic racing 3…
SUMO,, did you know what sega fans wanna?..i think not.
Vectorman will be automatically controlled by the computer and will be the best way for Grandma to enjoy a kart racer since the blue shell
Have you ever actually retracted anything that your sources said? The best we get is a “UPDATE:” never a “Oh shit random anonymous emailer made shit up” amended to a headline. I know this isn’t related to sources but you never posted about how that Sonic 1 prototype was revealed as a hoax by it’s own creator, was there any reason for this other than not wanting to give him anymore attention?
Rage over no specific character in a racing game.
Just another day on the SEGA forums…
Ah well, here’s to Ristar.
I’m almost willing to bet that Vectorman will be a vehicle seeing as he can transform himself.
*”as well,” not “himself”
EDIT: Sorry Ricardo. Your name got stuck in my head when I was trying to think of whoever was going around on a previous article saying “why u so mad, there’s only 2″, but now I’m fairly certain that wasn’t you. lol
He sounds like a total douche when he tells them that Vectorman isn’t playable.
Well obviously Vectorman has something to do with the game, other wise that ”
” wouldn’t exist. So these bastards will hold secrets to the end.
The way Lycett insinuate its, it can be just about anything. A cameo appearance. Perhaps maybe will appear as a boss race, similar to Diddy Kong Racing’s bosses. Could possibly be held over for DLC. Something. Otherwise, Lycett wouldn’t be all (:D) when saying something that is inevitably disappointing.
I’m still expecting Toejam and Earl since both fronts wanted to include them in the last game, but their creator was too late to make that decision. He had plenty of time this time.
Though either way, I’m satisfied with Vyse and Reala for now.
They should of left out Reala like what’s the point really!!!! Reala is such a waste of space imo, so why not put Vectorman who is totally unique and fresh. Besides I would love to see a proper 3d model of him.. BTW he better not be flag man lol.
@Chaotic Fox – When you said my name in your first post, I was like “what?? I said that?” Lol xD.
And you’re right. Vectorman couldn’t be a more fitting character for this game! His style and design is magnificent, and it would have been mind-blowing to see him in 3D glory”! *drools*.
Oh well…However, with each game, SUMO is getting better at listening at what characters we want. ASR had some odd characters like those zombies, Big, Crazy Taxi guy (even though I like him, he could’ve easily been replaced by some other SEGA character. ASRT has characters like Gillius, Reala and the other one, the shinobi guy, and possibly others. Anyway, I just hope Vector man will be in a future AS game!
Now, I’m gonna go buy Vector man from the Wii Shop.
I never got past the first boss lol.
I’m serious hoping Ristar is playable
Me Want TF2 Heavy. ME WANT ME WANT ME WA*Gets crushed by anvil*
Well, i kinda knew this would happen, it’s sad to see him not being playable (he fully fit this from the transformation aspect). And remember that Bayonetta, Kiyru, Phantasy Star rep, and VC rep hasn’t even been confirmed yet. So Ristar, and a few others still have at least 50/50 making in. But my bets on a Phantasy Star rep, and Ristar! So Don’t hold it like all won’t appear. Nearly half of the characters could be confirmed.
I see. So Vectorman won’t be competing in the sequel.
I only played Vectorman a few times on Gems Collection and I’m baffled by this decision. Why put in someone as random as Danica Patrick and not use a character whom I’m sure has a decent fan following. And Lycett’s “excuse” for not putting him in… I think he was just joking around, but it comes off as incredibly douchey.
So the uncalled for Danica is in the game.
And the asked for much people Vectorman, doesnt…?
This world sucks.
@Ricardo Zobio & Zobiko and B.D. Joe fitted perfectly for the first game.
@Kori-Maru- I know, but IMO, I wouldn’t really call them Sega All-Stars…
It’s Megaman, I tell ya…
@Ricardo: I’d call any character from Crazy Taxi a Sega All-Star. Crazy Taxi was friggin’ awesome.
@Amuro Aman to that Crazy Taxi will and always be my favorite arcade game to play fight next to Pac-Man & Donkey Kong
Sigh…no Vectorman…smh…
If you want to see Vectorman as DLC, heres your only chance. Go to http://www.change.org/petitions/sumo-digital-sega-include-vectorman-for-sonic-all-stars-racing-transformed-2 to vote for him in the OFFICIAL PETITION that needs to reach over 1000 votes for the chance to have him playable.